Vijilesh Karayad
Vijilesh Karayad | |
|---|---|
| Born | Karayad,Perambra,Kozhikode district |
| Alma mater | Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Mahatma Gandhi University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Spouse | Swathi Haridas[1] |
Vijilesh Karayad is an Indian actor works in malayalam cinema, known for his performances in Maheshinte Prathikaaram, Varathan, kothth and Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi.[1][2]
Early life and career
[edit]Vijilesh grew up in Karayad,Perambra in the Kozhikode district of Kerala and attended Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady,[3] and he also studied in School of letters Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam where he received his Master of Philosophy degree in theatre studies.[4] He married Swathi Haridas, a trained high school teacher in sociology.[1] His first noteworthy role was in Dileesh Pothan’s Maheshinte Prathikaaram, as a timid man who learns kung fu to protect his sister from eve-teasers. He played a notable supporting role in the 2021 rape and revenge horror film Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi.
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Martial Arts Guy | [1][5] |
| Kali | Moped Guy | ||
| Guppy | Pappoy | ||
| 2017 | Alamara | Photographer | |
| Varnyathil Aashanka | Parthan | ||
| Vimaanam | Venkidi's Friend | ||
| Aabhaasam | |||
| Nalpathiyonnu (41) | Lijo | ||
| Thrissivaperoor Kliptham | |||
| 2018 | Kallai FM | ||
| Sukhamano Daveede | |||
| Premasoothram | Pandan Paramu | ||
| Theevandi | Libash | ||
| Varathan | Jithin | [1][3] | |
| 2019 | Panthu | ||
| Happy Sardar | Eldho | ||
| 2020 | Kappela | Riyas | |
| 2021 | Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi | ||
| Peace | Jomon | ||
| Ajagajantharam | Eden | ||
| 2022 | Salute | ||
| State Bus | |||
| Kotthu | Moeen | ||
| Appan | Boban | ||
| 2023 | Laika | [6] | |
| Corona Papers | [7] | ||
| Corona Dhavan | Manu | [8] | |
| Ramachandra Boss & Co | [9] | ||
| 2024 | Perumani | [10] | |
| 2024 | Bougainvillea |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Mathews, Anna (30 Mar 2021). "Vijilesh Karayad ties the knot: We might miss salkaram because of shoots". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Vijilesh Karayad - Biography". veethi.com. 24 November 2020.
- ^ a b "'As Jithin, I'm easy to hate': Vijilesh Karayad". The Hindu. 11 October 2018.
- ^ "The unconventional antagonist". Deccan Chronicle. 24 Sep 2018.
- ^ "Mollywood actor Vijilesh finds his soulmate!". The Times of India. 17 July 2020.
- ^ "Laika to release this Friday". Cinema Express. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ "New trailer of Shane Nigam's 'Corona Papers' released". English.Mathrubhumi. 2023-04-05. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2023-10-14). "Corona Dhavan OTT release date out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
- ^ "Ramachandra Boss and Co trailer promises a wacky heist". Cinema Express. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2024-04-08). "First look poster of Perumani out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-04-21.