Actor
Kalidas Jayaram
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Origin
Perumbavoor, Kerala, India
Years Active
2000 – Present
Kalidas Jayaram Biography
Kalidas Jayaram Basic Information
- Full Name: Kalidas Jayaram
- Nickname: Kannan
- Profession: Actor
- Date of Birth: 16 December 1993
- Age: 32 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Perumbavoor, Kerala, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 70 kg
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
Family Background
- Father: Jayaram (Actor)
- Mother: Parvathy Jayaram (Former Actress)
- Sister: Malavika Jayaram
Education
- Schooling: Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan School, Chennai
- College: Loyola College, Chennai
- Qualification: Degree in Visual Communication
Career Highlight
| Year | Highlight |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Debut as child artist in Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal |
| 2003 | Won National Film Award (Best Child Artist) for Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum |
| 2016 | Tamil debut as lead actor in Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum |
| 2018 | Breakthrough lead role in Poomaram |
| 2019 | Multiple film releases including Mr. & Ms. Rowdy and Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu |
| 2020 | Appeared in Tamil anthology films Putham Pudhu Kaalai and Paava Kadhaigal |
| 2021 | Starred in Malayalam film Backpackers |
| 2022 | Featured in major Tamil film Vikram and web series Paper Rocket |
| 2023 | Lead role in bilingual film Rajni / Aval Peyar Rajni |
| 2024 | Appeared in big projects including Indian 2 (cameo) and Raayan |
| 2026 | Upcoming Malayalam film Ashakal Aayiram |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Child Artist (Male) | Asianet Film Awards | Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal | Won |
| 2003 | National Film Awards | Best Child Artist | National Film Awards | Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum | Won |
| 2003 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Child Artist | Kerala State Film Awards | Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum | Won |
| 2003 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Child Artist | Asianet Film Awards | Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum | Won |
| 2017 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Debut Actor (Tamil) | SIIMA Awards | Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum | Nominated |
| 2019 | Asianet Film Awards | Best New Face Actor | Asianet Film Awards | Poomaram | Won |
| 2019 | Vanitha Film Awards | Best New Face Actor | Vanitha Film Awards | Poomaram | Won |
| 2021 | Blacksheep Digital Awards | Best Actor OTT | Blacksheep Digital Awards | Paava Kadhaigal | Won |
| 2021 | Behindwoods Gold Icon | Best Actor (Critics) | Behindwoods Awards | Paava Kadhaigal | Won |
| 2021 | JFW Movie Awards | Special Recognition OTT | JFW Awards | Paava Kadhaigal | Won |
| 2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actor (Male) – Tamil | SIIMA Awards | Paava Kadhaigal | Nominated |
About Kalidas Jayaram
Kalidas Jayaram is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam and Tamil cinema.
Yes, he is the son of actor Jayaram and actress Parvathy.
He debuted as a child artist in Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000).
Yes, he won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist.
Poomaram (2018) is one of his most recognized lead roles.