Actor
Vishnu Unnikrishnan
Based In
Kochi, Kerala, India
Origin
Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Years Active
2003–Present
Vishnu Unnikrishnan – Biography
Vishnu Unnikrishnan – Full Information
- Full Name: Vishnu Unnikrishnan
- Profession: Actor, Screenwriter, Director
- Industry: Malayalam Film Industry (Mollywood)
- Nationality: Indian
- Date of Birth: 11 March 1987
- Age: 39 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Ernakulam, Kerala, India
- Hometown: Ernakulam, Kerala
- Current Residence: Kochi, Kerala, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hindu
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Languages Known: Malayalam, English
- Years Active: 2003–Present
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 70 kg
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Black
Family
- Father: Unnikrishnan
- Mother: Leela Unnikrishnan
- Sisters: Lakshmi Priya, Reshmi
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife: Aiswarya
- Children: Three sons (Madhavan, and twins Vinayak & Karthikeya)
Education
- Completed his schooling in Kerala.
- Developed an interest in acting from a young age.
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum – Made his acting debut as a child artist. |
| 2015 | Amar Akbar Anthony – Debuted as a screenwriter alongside Bibin George; the film became a commercial success. |
| 2016 | Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan – Breakthrough as a lead actor and screenwriter; gained widespread recognition. |
| 2018 | Shikkari Shambhu – Starred in one of the year’s successful comedy films. |
| 2018 | Vikadakumaran – Played the lead role in a comedy-drama. |
| 2019 | Children’s Park – Featured as the lead actor in the family comedy film. |
| 2019 | Oru Yamandan Premakadha – Co-wrote the screenplay for the hit comedy film. |
| 2021 | Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi – Played the lead role in the mystery comedy thriller. |
| 2023 | Vedikettu – Made his directorial debut while also acting in the film. |
| 2023 | Kallanum Bhagavathiyum – Starred in the fantasy comedy film. |
| 2024 | Idiyan Chandhu – Appeared in the action-comedy film as the lead actor. |
| 2025 | Thaanara – Played the lead role in the comedy-drama film. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Script | Asianet Film Award | Amar Akbar Anthony | Won |
| 2017 | Vanitha Film Awards | Best Debut (Male) | Vanitha Film Award | Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan | Won |
| 2017 | SIIMA Awards | Best Debut Actor (Malayalam) | South Indian International Movie Award | Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan | Nominated |
| 2017 | Asianet Comedy Awards | Best Actor (Comedy) | Asianet Comedy Award | Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan | Won |
About Vishnu Unnikrishnan
Vishnu Unnikrishnan is an Indian actor, screenwriter, and director who primarily works in Malayalam cinema.
He is best known for Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan, Amar Akbar Anthony, and Oru Yamandan Premakadha.
He began his acting career as a child artist in 2003 with Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum.
Yes, he is married to Aiswarya, and they have three sons.
Yes, he is a successful screenwriter and has co-written several hit Malayalam films with Bibin George.