Ganapathi S. Poduval

Ganapathi S. Poduval (born March 15, 1995) is an Indian actor who works in the Malayalam film industry. He is well-known for his roles as child artist in the films Vinodayathra (2007) and Pranchiyettan & The Saint (2010). He also played a major role in the film Chithrasalabhangalude Veedu (2008).[1]

Ganapathi S. Poduval
Ganapathi in 2017
Born (1995-03-15) 15 March 1995
Payyanur, Kerala, India
Alma materPayyannur College
OccupationActor
Years active2007–present
RelativesChidambaram S. Poduval (brother)

Film career

Ganapathi started his film career by doing dubbing for Santhosh Sivan’s movie Anandabhadram.[2] Later, Santosh Sivan introduced him as a child actor through the Bilingual film Before The Rains.[3] He got a breakthrough in his acting career after appearing in the film Vinodayathra, written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad.[4]

He also got the starring role in the children's film Chithrashalabhangalude Veedu, directed by Krishnakumar and branched out into Hindi with The Waiting Room, directed by Maneej Premnath.[5]

He essayed roles as child artist in various movies like Pranchiyettan & The Saint, Mallu Singh and Alibhai. After doing various character roles in movies like Kamattipaadam, Puthan Panam and Chunkzz, he went on to do the lead role in the Malayalam movie titled Vallikudilile Vellakkaran.[6][7]

He was later seen in Mr. & Ms. Rowdy, directed by Jeethu Joseph.[8] In COVID pandemic situation he directed a shortfilm titled "Onnu Chirikku" He acted in Mridul Nair’s Malayalam web series titled Instagraamam along with Deepak Parambol.[9] He also starred and co-wrote Jan.E.Man (2021) directed and written by his elder brother Chidambaram.[10][11]

Filmography
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
  • All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.
Year Title Role Notes
2007Before the RainsGanapathiEnglish
Malayalam
VinodayathraGanapathi
Ali BhaiGanapathi
Ayur RekhaJacob's son
2008Chithrasalabhangalude VeeduMuththu
Innathe Chintha VishayamKamala's brother
LollipopYoung Franko
Pakal NakshatrangalYoung Aadi Sidharthan
2009SamayamAppu
2010Pranchiyettan & the SaintPauly
The Waiting RoomTea stall boyHindi film
2011AchanAppuShort film
2012SpiritMolester
Mallu SinghHari
2013Black ButterflySameer
August ClubBenny
2015Tharakangale SaakshiFreddy
2016Kammati PaadamCharlie
Kavi Uddheshichathu..?Shukkoor
2017Munthirivallikal ThalirkkumbolJithin
Honey Bee 2: CelebrationsFreddy
Honey Bee 2.5Himself
Georgettan's PooramKichu
Puthan PanamShine
ChunkzzRiyas
2018UncleSam
PadayottamSalaman
Govinda MadhavaSoothradharanDance drama
Vallikudilile VellakkaranSam Joseph
2019Mr & Mrs RowdyAsif
Under WorldFrog watcherCameo
2020Onnu ChirikkuHimselfShort film as Director
InstagramamSociety DuttWeb Series
2021Jan.E.ManDr. FaizalAlso the co-writer[12]
Keshu Ee Veedinte NadhanVivek
2022SaluteThampi's son
GoldJaffar
Thattassery KoottamAbbas[13]
2023Oh My DarlingJosemonCameo appearance
Sulaikha ManzilAdhil[14]
Nalla Nilavulla RathriAneesh[15]
PadminiRahul[16]
2024Manjummel BoysKrishnakumar aka "Kannan"[17]
NadikarDavid's friendcameo appearance [18]
MandakiniSujith Vasu[19]

Awards
Year Award Category Film Result
2007 Asianet Film Awards Best Child Artist (Male) Vinodayathra Won

References
  1. Sathyendran, Nita (22 September 2010). "Learning curve". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  2. "ഇമ്മിണി ബല്യ നായകൻ! അന്യഭാഷയിൽ അരങ്ങേറ്റം കുറിക്കുന്ന ഗണപതിയുടെ വിശേഷങ്ങൾ | Actor Ganapathy Interview in Vanitha". vanitha.in. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  3. sreekumar, priya (8 February 2017). "Each movie, a learning process". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  4. newsdesk (23 February 2018). "Ganapathi to make his debut as a hero with Vallikudilile Vellakkaran!". metromatinee.com Lifestyle Entertainment & Sports. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  5. Sathyendran, Nita (22 September 2010). "Learning curve". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  6. "Ganapathi to debut as hero in upcoming family entertainer". OnManorama. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  7. S, Gautham (13 November 2018). "Enjoying the new phase". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  8. "'Mr & Ms Rowdy': A comic drama on quotation teams". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  9. "Instagraamam will have high production value: BTech fame Mridul Nair". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 3 January 2019. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  10. "'Jan-E-Man' Malayalam movie review: Hits all the right notes with its inventive script". The Hindu.
  11. "'Jan-E-Man' Malayalam movie review: Hits all the right notes with its inventive script". The News Minute.
  12. "Lal, Arjun Ashokan to star in Chidambaram SP-directed Jan-e-Man". The New Indian Express. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  13. "Thattassery Koottam OTT Release Date: When And Where To Watch Arjun Ashokan And Dileep's Malayalam Comedy". English Jagran. 9 January 2023. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  14. "The second look of Sulaikha Manzil out, makers confirm Eid release". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  15. Ramachandran, Arjun (30 June 2023). "Nalla Nilavulla Raathri review: This thriller is high on technical quality, but lacks a good script". The South First. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  16. "Kunchacko Boban's Padmini gets a new release date". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  17. "Manjummel Boys gets a release date". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
  18. "Tovino's Nadikar Thilakam shoot completed". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  19. Features, C. E. (6 April 2024). "Althaf Salim-Anarkali Marikar starrer Mandakini gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
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