Jayasurya – Full Biography, Year-wise Movie List, and Awards
Early Life and Background
Jayasurya was born on August 31, 1978, in Thrippunithura, Kerala. Before entering the film industry, he worked as a mimicry artist and television host. His journey in Malayalam cinema began in the late 1990s, and over the years, he has become one of the most versatile actors, excelling in comedy, villain, character, and lead roles.
Film Career
Early Career in Comedy and Supporting Roles (1999-2009)
Jayasurya made his debut with Dosth (2001) in a supporting role. Initially, he was known for his comic and romantic roles, appearing in films like:
- Swapnakkoodu (2003) – Youthful romantic film
- Pulival Kalyanam (2003) – Popular comedy film
- Classmates (2006) – One of the biggest blockbusters in Malayalam cinema
- Chocolate (2007) – Campus entertainer
- Gulumal: The Escape (2009) – Crime-comedy
Transformation into a Versatile Actor (2010-2019)
Jayasurya started taking up more challenging roles, experimenting with character-driven performances.
Key films from this period:
- Cocktail (2010) – Psychological thriller
- Beautiful (2011) – Critically acclaimed performance
- Trivandrum Lodge (2012) – Bold and experimental role
- Mumbai Police (2013) – Supporting role in a psychological thriller
- Apothecary (2014) – Intense doctor role
- Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam (2015) – Critically acclaimed film on speech disability
- Captain (2018) – Biopic of footballer V.P. Sathyan
Recent Films and Future Projects (2020-Present)
Jayasurya continues to be one of Mollywood’s most bankable actors, balancing content-driven films and commercial hits.
Recent hits:
- Vellam (2021) – Award-winning performance as an alcoholic
- Sunny (2021) – One-man show, received critical acclaim
- John Luther (2022) – Investigative thriller
Upcoming Films (2024-2025)
- Aposthalan (2024) – High-budget action film
- Kathanar (2025) – Fantasy-thriller
Year-Wise Filmography
2000s
- 2001 – Dosth
- 2003 – Swapnakkoodu, Pulival Kalyanam
- 2006 – Classmates
- 2007 – Chocolate
- 2009 – Gulumal: The Escape
2010s
- 2010 – Cocktail
- 2011 – Beautiful
- 2012 – Trivandrum Lodge
- 2013 – Mumbai Police
- 2014 – Apothecary
- 2015 – Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam
- 2018 – Captain
2020s
- 2021 – Vellam, Sunny
- 2022 – John Luther
- 2024 – Aposthalan
- 2025 – Kathanar
Awards and Recognitions
Kerala State Film Awards
- Best Actor – Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam (2015)
- Best Actor – Vellam (2021)
Other Honors
- National Film Award – Special Jury Mention for Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam (2015)
- Filmfare Award – Best Actor for Vellam (2021)
Personal Life
Jayasurya is married to Saritha Jayasurya, and they have two children. He is known for his humble personality, fitness regime, and dedication to every role, making him one of Malayalam cinema’s most respected actors.
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