Actor
Jayaram
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Origin
Perumbavoor, Kerala, India
Years Active
1988 – Present
Jayaram Biography
Jayaram – Full Information
- Full Name: Jayaram Subramaniam
- Stage Name: Jayaram
- Date of Birth: December 10, 1965
- Age: 60 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Perumbavoor, Kerala, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actor, Mimicry Artist, Producer
- Years Active: 1988 – Present
Family Background
- Father: Subramaniam
- Mother: Thankam
- Spouse: Parvathy (Actress)
Children:
- Kalidas Jayaram (Actor)
- Malavika Jayaram
Education
- Completed schooling in Kerala
- Graduated from Sree Sankara College, Kalady
Career Highlight
| Year | Film Name |
|---|---|
| 1988 | Aparan |
| 1988 | Moonnam Pakkam |
| 1989 | Mazhavil Kavadi |
| 1990 | Thalayanamanthram |
| 1991 | Sandesham |
| 1991 | Kilukkampetti |
| 1992 | My Dear Muthachan |
| 1993 | Meleparambil Aanveedu |
| 1993 | Dhruvam |
| 1994 | CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. |
| 1995 | Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava |
| 1996 | Thooval Kottaram |
| 1997 | Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu |
| 1997 | Superman |
| 1998 | Summer in Bethlehem |
| 1999 | Friends |
| 1999 | Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal |
| 2000 | Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal |
| 2001 | One Man Show |
| 2003 | Manassinakkare |
| 2004 | Njan Salperu Ramankutty |
| 2005 | Sarkar Dada |
| 2008 | Veruthe Oru Bharya |
| 2009 | Bhagyadevatha |
| 2010 | Kadha Thudarunnu |
| 2011 | Seniors |
| 2013 | Nadan |
| 2014 | Salaam Kashmir |
| 2016 | Aadupuliyattam |
| 2018 | Panchavarnathatha |
| 2019 | Marconi Mathai |
| 2022 | Makal |
| 2024 | Abraham Ozler |
| 2026 | Ashakal Aayiram |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Cinema Express Award | Best New Face Actor | Cinema Express Award | Gokulam | Won |
| 1996 | Kerala State Film Awards | Special Jury Award | Kerala State Film Award | Thooval Kottaram | Won |
| 1996 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor | Filmfare Award | Thooval Kottaram | Won |
| 1996 | Sini Award | Best Actor | Sini Award | Thooval Kottaram | Won |
| 1996 | Rotary Club Award | Best Actor | Rotary Club Award | Thooval Kottaram | Won |
| 1998 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Actor | Asianet Award | Sneham | Won |
| 2000 | Kerala State Film Awards | Second Best Actor | Kerala State Film Award | Swayamvara Panthal | Won |
| 2000 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Special Prize | Tamil Nadu State Award | Thenali | Won |
| 2001 | Kerala State Film Awards | Special Jury Award | Kerala State Film Award | Sesham | Won |
| 2001 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor | Filmfare Award | Theerthadanam | Won |
| 2001 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Actor | Asianet Award | Theerthadanam, Uthaman | Won |
| 2002 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor (Tamil) | Filmfare Award | Panchathantiram | Won |
| 2002 | Mathrubhumi Medimix Award | Best Actor | Film Award | Theerthadanam | Won |
| 2002 | V. Shantaram Award | Special Award | V. Shantaram Award | Sesham | Won |
| 2002 | Cinema Express Award | Best Actor | Cinema Express Award | Sesham | Won |
| 2003 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor | Filmfare Award | Manassinakkare | Won |
| 2005 | Department of Agriculture Kerala | Best Dairy Farmer | State Farm Award | – | Won |
| 2008 | Asianet Film Awards | Most Popular Actor | Asianet Award | Veruthe Oru Bharya | Won |
| 2008 | J. C. Daniel Foundation | Best Actor | J. C. Daniel Award | Veruthe Oru Bharya | Won |
| 2011 | Government of India | Civilian Honour | Padma Shri | – | Won |
| 2011 | Asianet Film Awards | Most Popular Actor | Asianet Award | Swapna Sanchari | Won |
| 2011 | Sathyan Award | Lifetime Achievement | Sathyan Award | – | Won |
| 2011 | Jaihind TV Film Awards | Best Actor | Jaihind Award | Kadha Thudarunnu | Won |
| 2012 | Asianet Film Awards | Special Commemoration | Asianet Award | – | Won |
| 2012 | SIIMA Awards | Best Comedian (Tamil) | SIIMA Award | Thuppakki | Nominated |
| 2012 | Department of Agriculture Kerala | Best Dairy Farmer | State Farm Award | – | Won |
| 2014 | Asianet Film Awards | Golden Star of the Year | Asianet Award | – | Won |
| 2014 | Vayalar Film Awards | Best Actor | Vayalar Award | Nadan, Swapaanam | Won |
| 2014 | Kerala Kalamandalam | Cultural Honour | M. K. K. Nair Puraskaram | – | Won |
| 2014 | Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi | Pravasi Kalashri | Akademi Award | – | Won |
| 2015 | Asianet Comedy Awards | Best Actor | Comedy Award | Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare | Won |
| 2017 | Asianet Comedy Awards | Best Actor | Comedy Award | Achayans | Won |
| 2018 | Asianet Film Awards | Golden Star of the Year | Asianet Award | – | Won |
| 2019 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor in Negative Role (Telugu) | SIIMA Award | Bhaagamathie | Nominated |
| 2021 | SIIMA Awards | Special Appreciation | SIIMA Award | Namo | Won |
| 2021 | Kerala Agriculture Dept | Special Mention | State Farm Award | – | Won |
| 2022 | Kerala Agriculture Dept | Best Farmer | State Farm Award | – | Won |
| 2023 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor in Negative Role (Telugu) | SIIMA Award | Dhamaka | Nominated |
About Jayaram
Jayaram is a popular Indian film actor known mainly for Malayalam cinema and also works in Tamil and Telugu films.
His debut film was Aparan (1988).
Yes, he is married to actress Parvathy.
His son is Kalidas Jayaram, a well-known actor.
He received the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honors.