Jayasurya

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Jayasurya (Actor) – Biography

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

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.

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

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Who is Jayasurya?

Jayasurya is an Indian actor, producer, playback singer, and television presenter who primarily works in the Malayalam film industry.

When was Jayasurya born?

He was born on 31 August 1978.

Who is Jayasurya's wife?

His wife is Saritha, and the couple has two children.

Which are Jayasurya's most popular movies?

Some of his best-known films include Classmates, Beautiful, Punyalan Agarbattis, Aadu, Captain, Njan Marykutty, and Vellam.

Has Jayasurya won a National Film Award?

Yes. He received the National Film Award (Special Mention) for his performance in Su.. Su... Sudhi Vathmeekam.

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