Actor
Jayasurya
Based In
Kochi, Kerala, India
Origin
Tripunithura, Kochi, Kerala, India
Years Active
1995–Present
Jayasurya (Actor) – Biography
Jayasurya (Actor) – Full Information
- Full Name: Jayasurya Maradu
- Stage Name: Jayasurya
- Profession: Actor, Film Producer, Playback Singer, Television Presenter, Impressionist
- Industry: Malayalam Film Industry (Mollywood)
- Nationality: Indian
- Date of Birth: 31 August 1978
- Age: 47 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Tripunithura, Kochi, Kerala, India
- Hometown: Kochi, Kerala, India
- Current Residence: Kochi, Kerala, India
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Religion: Hindu
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce
- College: All Saints College, Ernakulam
- Languages Known: Malayalam, English, Tamil
- Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 70 kg
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
- Years Active: 1995–Present
- Debut Film (Junior Artist): Three Men Army (1995)
- Lead Actor Debut: Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan (2002)
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife: Saritha
- Marriage Date: 25 January 2004
- Children: 2 (Advaith Jayasurya and Veda)
- Father: Mani
- Mother: Thankam
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1995 | Made his film debut as a junior artist in Three Men Army. |
| 2002 | Debuted as a lead actor with Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan. |
| 2003 | Gained popularity with the commercial success of Pulival Kalyanam. |
| 2004 | Established himself as a leading actor with Chathikkatha Chanthu. |
| 2006 | Starred in the blockbuster Classmates, one of Malayalam cinema’s biggest hits. |
| 2007 | Earned critical acclaim for Arabikkatha and commercial success with Chocolate. |
| 2010 | Received praise for his performance in Cocktail. |
| 2011 | Delivered an award-winning performance in Beautiful. |
| 2012 | Acclaimed for his role in Trivandrum Lodge. |
| 2013 | Played the lead in the hit comedy Punyalan Agarbattis. |
| 2014 | Received widespread appreciation for Apothecary and Iyobinte Pusthakam. |
| 2015 | Starred in Su.. Su… Sudhi Vathmeekam, Lukka Chuppi, and Aadu. |
| 2017 | Reprised the iconic role of Shaji Pappan in the blockbuster sequel Aadu 2. |
| 2018 | Portrayed football legend V. P. Sathyan in the biographical film Captain and received acclaim for Njan Marykutty. |
| 2021 | Won widespread praise for his performance in Vellam. |
| 2026 | Starred in the fantasy adventure film Kathanar – The Wild Sorcerer. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Asianet Film Award | Arabikkatha | Won |
| 2011 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Actor | Kerala State Film Award | Beautiful | Won |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor (Malayalam) | Filmfare Award South | Trivandrum Lodge | Nominated |
| 2015 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Actor | Kerala State Film Award | Lukka Chuppi | Won |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor (Malayalam) | Filmfare Award South | Su.. Su… Sudhi Vathmeekam | Nominated |
| 2016 | National Film Awards | Special Mention (Actor) | National Film Award | Su.. Su… Sudhi Vathmeekam | Won |
| 2016 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Actor | Kerala State Film Award | Su.. Su… Sudhi Vathmeekam | Won |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor (Malayalam) | Filmfare Award South | Captain | Won |
| 2018 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Actor | Kerala State Film Award | Captain | Nominated |
| 2018 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor (Malayalam) | South Indian International Movie Award | Captain | Nominated |
| 2021 | Kerala Film Critics Awards | Best Actor | Kerala Film Critics Award | Vellam | Won |
| 2022 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor (Malayalam) | South Indian International Movie Award | Sunny | Nominated |
About Jayasurya
Jayasurya is an Indian actor, producer, playback singer, and television presenter who primarily works in the Malayalam film industry.
He was born on 31 August 1978.
His wife is Saritha, and the couple has two children.
Some of his best-known films include Classmates, Beautiful, Punyalan Agarbattis, Aadu, Captain, Njan Marykutty, and Vellam.
Yes. He received the National Film Award (Special Mention) for his performance in Su.. Su... Sudhi Vathmeekam.