Actor
Jayaram
- Born: 10 December 1965, Perumbavoor, Kerala, India
- Estimated net worth: 10 million USD
Jayaram is an Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema, with a career spanning over three decades. He is recognized for his versatile roles in films such as 'Kilukkam' and 'Manichitrathazhu.' Jayaram's distinctive voice and comedic timing have…
Jayaram: best films and shows
About Jayaram
Jayaram is an Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema, with a career spanning over three decades. He is recognized for his versatile roles in films such as 'Kilukkam' and 'Manichitrathazhu.' Jayaram's distinctive voice and comedic timing have earned him a reputation as a beloved figure in the industry.
- Born
- 10 December 1965, Perumbavoor, Kerala, India
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
- Spouses
- Parvathy (1992-present)
- Children
- 2, Malavika and Vidya
- Parents
- K. R. G. Menon and Sreelatha
- Estimated net worth
- 10 million USD
Fun facts about Jayaram
- Jayaram is also a trained classical dancer and has performed in various dance shows.
- He has hosted several television shows, showcasing his charm and wit beyond acting.
Famous Jayaram quotes
“Nammal onnum parayilla, paranjalum manassilakkilla.”
“Nee nadakumbol enikkanu jeevitham.”
“Ennalum ithu enna parayunnathum onnum alla.”
Jayaram: coming up
- Train (Movie)4 December 2026
- Vrushakarma (Movie, Professor Ranganath)4 December 2026
- Dharman (Movie)14 April 2027
Credits and dates: TMDB.
Jayaram filmography
Cast (245)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Train Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | Vrushakarma Movie | Professor Ranganath | |
| 2026 | Bail Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | G.D.N Movie | Ambalapara Krishnan | 6.3 |
| 2026 | Parimala and Co Movie | Parimala | 5.6 |
| 2026 | Kara Movie | Muthu Selvan | 5.9 |
| 2026 | Ashakal Aayiram Movie | Hariharan | 4.6 |
| 2026 | Kadhal Kadhai Sollava Movie | Marconi Micheal | |
| 2025 | Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1 Movie | King Rajashekara | 7.2 |
| 2025 | Mirai Movie | Agasthya Muni | 5.9 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Retro Movie | 'Chaplin' Lolly | 6.3 |
| 2025 | Game Changer Movie | Bobbili Magadheera Munimanikyam | 5.0 |
| 2024 | The Greatest of All Time Movie | Nazeer | 4.6 |
| 2024 | Guntur Kaaram Movie | Satyam | 5.2 |
| 2024 | Abraham Ozler Movie | Abraham Ozler | 6.2 |
| 2023 | Hi Nanna Movie | Mahi's Grandfather | 7.9 |
| 2023 | Ghost Movie | ACP Chengappa | 3.0 |
| 2023 | Kushi Movie | Thomas | 4.8 |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: Part II Movie | Alwarkkadiyan Nambi | 6.2 |
| 2023 | Ravanasura Movie | ACP Hanumanth Rao | 4.8 |
| 2022 | Dhamaka Movie | JP | 4.2 |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: Part I Movie | Alwarkkadiyan Nambi | 7.1 |
| 2022 | Makal Movie | Nandan | 6.3 |
| 2022 | Pearle Maaney Show TV | Self | 8.0 |
| 2022 | Radhe Shyam Movie | Ship Captain | 5.2 |
| 2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai Movie | Rajiv Padmanabhan (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho") | 6.3 |
| 2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Movie | Ramachandra | 6.6 |
| 2019 | Pattabhiraman Movie | Pattabhiraman | 6.0 |
| 2019 | Marconi Mathai Movie | Mathai | 4.3 |
| 2019 | My Great Grandfather Movie | Michael | 3.2 |
| 2019 | Lonappante Mammodisa Movie | Lonappan | 4.8 |
| 2018 | Panchavarnathatha Movie | Vijayan Joseph Muhammed | 6.1 |
| 2018 | Bhaagamathie Movie | Eshwar Prasad | 6.1 |
| 2018 | Daivame Kaithozham K.Kumar Akanam Movie | Krishna Kumar | 2.8 |
| 2017 | Aakasha Mittayee Movie | Jayashankar | 5.5 |
| 2017 | Achayans Movie | Roy Thottathil | 4.9 |
| 2017 | Sathya Movie | Sathya | 2.0 |
| 2016 | Aadupuliyattam Movie | Sathyajith | 4.0 |
| 2015 | Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare Movie | Jayadevan Chunkathara | 1.5 |
| 2015 | Sir C.P. Movie | Chethimattah Philip (Sir C.P) | 2.2 |
| 2015 | Uttama Villain Movie | Jacob Zachariah | 6.8 |
| 2015 | Thunai Mudhalvar Movie | Unknown character | 1.5 |
| 2014 | Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu Movie | Dr. Madhavankutty / Dr.Mammootty | 4.7 |
| 2014 | Njangalude Veettile Athidhikal Movie | Manoj | 4.0 |
| 2014 | Ulsaha Committee Movie | Apoorvan | 3.5 |
| 2014 | Onnum Mindathe Movie | Sachithanandaan | 1.5 |
| 2014 | Salaam Kashmier Movie | Major Sreekumar | 3.1 |
| 2014 | Swapaanam Movie | Unnikrishnan | |
| 2013 | Nadan Movie | Devadas Sargavedi | 6.0 |
| 2013 | Ginger Movie | Vivekanandan | 6.5 |
| 2013 | Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty Movie | Himself | 5.5 |
| 2013 | Bharya Athra Pora Movie | Satyanathen | 2.9 |
| 2013 | Lucky Star Movie | Ranjith | 4.2 |
| 2012 | Madirasi Movie | Chandran Pillai | 3.2 |
| 2012 | Thuppakki Movie | Major V. Ravichandran | 7.3 |
| 2012 | Manthrikan Movie | Mukundan Unni | 3.0 |
| 2012 | Thiruvambadi Thamban Movie | Thiruvambady Thampan Tharakan | 4.5 |
| 2012 | Pakarnnattam Movie | Thomas | |
| 2012 | Njanum Ente Familyum Movie | Dr. Dinanathan | |
| 2011 | Swapna Sanchari Movie | Ajayachandran | 5.5 |
| 2011 | Naayika Movie | Anand | 3.5 |
| 2011 | Ulakam Chuttum Valiban Movie | Jayashankar | 4.4 |
| 2011 | Sabash Sariyana Potti Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2011 | Seniors Movie | Padmanabhan (Pappu) | 6.2 |
| 2011 | Ponnar Shankar Movie | Nellian Kodan | 4.8 |
| 2011 | China Town Movie | Zackaria | 4.3 |
| 2011 | Makeup Man Movie | Balachandran | 5.2 |
| 2011 | Kudumbasree Travels Movie | Aravindan | 2.1 |
| 2010 | Four Friends Movie | Roy Mathew | 4.1 |
| 2010 | Vaada Movie | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 2010 | Kola Kolaya Mundhirika Movie | Mathrubhootham | |
| 2010 | Kadha Thudarunnu... Movie | Preman | 6.5 |
| 2010 | Happy Husbands Movie | Mukundan Menon | 5.6 |
| 2009 | My Big Father Movie | Alby | 3.4 |
| 2009 | Seetha Kalyanam Movie | Sreeni | 1.0 |
| 2009 | Kana Kanmani Movie | Roy | 3.7 |
| 2009 | Rahasya Police Movie | Rajan / Rajamani | 1.0 |
| 2009 | Winter Movie | Dr.Ramdas | 4.2 |
| 2009 | Samastha Keralam PO Movie | Prabhakaran | 3.0 |
| 2009 | Bhagyadevatha Movie | Benny Chacko | 6.0 |
| 2008 | Panchamirtham Movie | Mareesan | 3.0 |
| 2008 | Aegan Movie | Albert Adiya Patham | 4.4 |
| 2008 | Parthan Kanda Paralokam Movie | Partha Sarathy | 3.0 |
| 2008 | Saroja Movie | V. Ravichandran | 6.8 |
| 2008 | Dhaam Dhoom Movie | Raghavan Nambiar | 4.2 |
| 2008 | Veruthe Oru Bharya Movie | Sugunan Raman | 6.7 |
| 2008 | Magic Lamp Movie | Sunny Kuruvilla / Dr Nandakumar / Chandrasenan | 2.0 |
| 2008 | Twenty 20 Movie | Dr. Vinod Bhaskar | 6.1 |
| 2008 | Novel Movie | P.V. Sethunath | 2.0 |
| 2008 | Pirivom Santhippom Movie | Doctor | 6.2 |
| 2007 | Sooryan Movie | 'Sooryan' Sooryanarayanan | |
| 2007 | Anchil Oral Arjunan Movie | Sudheendran | 3.0 |
| 2006 | Kanaka Simhasanam Movie | Kasargode Kanakambaran | 3.6 |
| 2006 | Moonnamathoral Movie | Jeevan | 4.0 |
| 2006 | Aanachandam Movie | Krishnaprasad | 4.2 |
| 2006 | Madhuchandralekha Movie | Madhu | 4.2 |
| 2006 | Paramasivan Movie | CBI Nair | 4.5 |
| 2005 | Sarkar Dada Movie | Srimangalatthu Mukundan Menon (Sarkar Dada) / Srimangalatthu Gopinatha Menon | 2.5 |
| 2005 | Pauran Movie | Divakaran | 6.0 |
| 2005 | Alice in Wonderland Movie | Alby | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Finger Print Movie | A.S.P Vivek Shankar IPS | 5.8 |
| 2005 | Pillayar Pettaiyum Kandhu Vattiyum Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2004 | Amrutham Movie | Gopinathan Nair | 8.0 |
| 2004 | Vettam Movie | Taxi Driver (Uncredited) | 7.1 |
| 2004 | Mayilattam Movie | Devan/ Singanallur Pazhani | 5.2 |
| 2004 | Njaan Salperu Raman Kutty Movie | Ramankutty | 5.2 |
| 2003 | Manassinakkare Movie | Reji | 7.3 |
| 2003 | Ivar Movie | Ragahva Menon IPS | 6.0 |
| 2003 | Ente Veedu... Appuvinteyum Movie | Viswanathan | 6.1 |
| 2003 | Nala Damayanthi Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 2003 | Paarai Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 2003 | Julie Ganapathi Movie | Tenkasi Balakumaran | 7.3 |
| 2002 | Yathrakarude Sradhakku Movie | Ramanujan | 6.8 |
| 2002 | Sesham Movie | Lonappan | 8.0 |
| 2002 | Naina Movie | Annamalai/Pasupathy | |
| 2002 | Panchatanthiram Movie | Ayyappan Nair | 7.0 |
| 2002 | Malayali Mamanu Vanakkam Movie | Anandakuttan | 5.2 |
| 2001 | Sharjah to Sharjah Movie | Nandagopalan Vishwanathan | 5.4 |
| 2001 | One Man Show Movie | Adv. Jayakrishnan | 6.4 |
| 2001 | Uthaman Movie | Uththaman | 5.8 |
| 2001 | Naranathu Thamburan Movie | Ananthan Varma | 5.5 |
| 2001 | Vakkalathu Narayanankutty Movie | Vakkalathu Narayanankutty | 6.3 |
| 2001 | Theerthadanam Movie | Karunan Mash | 7.0 |
| 2000 | Thenali Movie | Dr. Kailash | 7.0 |
| 2000 | Swayamvarapanthal Movie | Deepu | 5.7 |
| 2000 | Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal Movie | Gopan | 7.1 |
| 2000 | Nadan Pennum Natupramaniyum Movie | Govindan | 5.3 |
| 2000 | Daivathinte Makan Movie | Royichen | 6.3 |
| 2000 | Millennium Stars Movie | Shankar | 5.9 |
| 1999 | Njangal Santhushtaranu Movie | G. Sanjeevan Pillai IPS | 4.9 |
| 1999 | Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal Movie | Roy Thomas | 7.3 |
| 1999 | Pattabhishekam Movie | Vishnunarayanan | 7.0 |
| 1999 | Friends Movie | Aravindan | 7.6 |
| 1998 | Kottaram Veettile Apputtan Movie | Appukuttan | 5.5 |
| 1998 | Sneham Movie | Padmanabhan Nair | 8.5 |
| 1998 | Ayushman Bhava Movie | Unknown character | 5.9 |
| 1998 | Summer in Bethlehem Movie | Ravi Shankar | 7.6 |
| 1998 | Sooryaputhran Movie | Jeevan | 4.5 |
| 1998 | Kaikkudanna Nilavu Movie | Mahendran | 8.0 |
| 1998 | Kusruthi Kuruppu Movie | Narendranatha Kurup | 9.0 |
| 1998 | Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar Movie | Pooja's uncle | 6.8 |
| 1998 | Chitrashalabham Movie | Devan | 7.5 |
| 1997 | Superman Movie | Hareendran | 5.9 |
| 1997 | Paththini Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1997 | Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu Movie | Giri Menon | 7.0 |
| 1997 | Periya Idathu Mappillai Movie | Gopalakrishnan | 0.5 |
| 1997 | Karunyam Movie | Satheeshan | 10.0 |
| 1997 | Kilukil Pambaram Movie | Ananthapadmanabhan | 6.8 |
| 1997 | Kadhanayakan Movie | Ramanathan | 5.4 |
| 1997 | Irattakuttikalude Achan Movie | Rajeevan | 7.0 |
| 1997 | The Car Movie | Mahadevan | 5.5 |
| 1996 | Dilliwala Rajakumaran Movie | Appu | 5.7 |
| 1996 | Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1996 | Kaliveedu Movie | Mahesh Sivan | 6.7 |
| 1996 | Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran Movie | Balabhaskaran | 4.8 |
| 1996 | Thooval Kottaram Movie | Mohanachandran Pothuval | 6.4 |
| 1995 | Minnaminuginum Minnukettu Movie | Jayan Menon | 6.0 |
| 1995 | Sreeragam Movie | Venkiteswaran | 9.0 |
| 1995 | Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava Movie | Premachandran | 6.5 |
| 1995 | Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka Movie | SP Vijay Krishnan | 4.9 |
| 1995 | Kolangal Movie | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 1995 | Puthukkottayile Puthumanavalan Movie | Ganabhooshanam Girish Cochin | 6.5 |
| 1995 | Mangalam Veettil Manaseswari Gupta Movie | Jayadevan | 7.0 |
| 1995 | Aadyathe Kanmani Movie | Balachandran Unnithan | 6.3 |
| 1995 | Murai Maaman Movie | Sirusu | 7.5 |
| 1995 | Kusruthikaatu Movie | Nandagopalan | 7.0 |
| 1994 | Nila Movie | Ayyanar | |
| 1994 | Vadhu Doctoranu Movie | Sidharthan | 6.1 |
| 1994 | Priyanka Movie | Shekar | 10.0 |
| 1994 | C.I.D. Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed Movie | Unnikrishnan | 7.1 |
| 1993 | Purusha Lakshanam Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1993 | Aagneyam Movie | Madhavan | 7.0 |
| 1993 | Oru Kadankatha Pole Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1993 | Gokulam Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1993 | Journalist Movie | Jayachandran | 8.0 |
| 1993 | Vakkeel Vasudev Movie | Vishnu | 6.5 |
| 1993 | Meleparambil Aanveedu Movie | Harikrishnan | 7.6 |
| 1993 | Customs Diary Movie | Ananthakrishnan | 6.4 |
| 1993 | Dhruvam Movie | Veerasimha Mannadiyar | 6.9 |
| 1993 | Kavadiyattam Movie | Unni | 4.2 |
| 1993 | Samagamam Movie | Johnson | 10.0 |
| 1993 | Bandhukkal Sathrukkal Movie | Aanamala Haridas | 7.5 |
| 1992 | Paithrukam Movie | Chithrabhanu | 7.3 |
| 1992 | Ayalathe Adheham Movie | Premachandran | 7.1 |
| 1992 | My Dear Muthachan Movie | Parthasarathi | 6.2 |
| 1992 | Ezhara Ponnana Movie | Balan / Vikraman | 6.3 |
| 1992 | First Bell Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1992 | Aayushkalam Movie | Aby Mathew | 6.8 |
| 1992 | Ootty Pattanam Movie | Pavithran | 5.8 |
| 1991 | Kadinjool Kalyanam Movie | Sudhakaran | 6.1 |
| 1991 | Bhoomika Movie | Unnikrishnan | 10.0 |
| 1991 | Kilukkampetti Movie | Prakash Menon / Vasudevan | 7.3 |
| 1991 | Adwaytham Movie | Vasu | 7.4 |
| 1991 | Chanchattam Movie | Mohan | 6.5 |
| 1991 | Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty Movie | George Kutty | 7.1 |
| 1991 | Mukhachithram Movie | Mathukutty / Sethumadhavan | 5.5 |
| 1991 | Kanalkkattu Movie | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 1991 | Koodikazhcha Movie | Sunny | 8.0 |
| 1991 | Pookkalam Varavayi Movie | Nandan | 7.0 |
| 1991 | Ezhunnallathu Movie | Josutty | 7.0 |
| 1991 | Keli Movie | Narayanankutty | 7.0 |
| 1991 | Ennum Nanmakal Movie | Sivan | 8.0 |
| 1991 | Sandhesam Movie | K.P. Prakashan | 7.9 |
| 1991 | Kankettu Movie | Raju | 7.0 |
| 1990 | Malayogam Movie | Rameshan | 7.0 |
| 1990 | Raadha Madhavam Movie | Hari | |
| 1990 | Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom Movie | Shanthan | 7.3 |
| 1990 | Pavakkoothu Movie | Prakash | 8.0 |
| 1990 | Thoovalsparsham Movie | Unni Krishnan | 6.5 |
| 1990 | Randam Varavu Movie | Jayakumar | 9.0 |
| 1990 | Shubhayathra Movie | Vishnu | 6.5 |
| 1990 | Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan Movie | Unknown character | 7.3 |
| 1990 | Paavam Paavam Rajakumaran Movie | Ashok | 7.3 |
| 1990 | Malootty Movie | Unnikrishnan | 7.7 |
| 1990 | Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam Movie | Ramachandran | 6.5 |
| 1990 | Marupuram Movie | Unknown character | 6.3 |
| 1990 | Thalayana Manthram Movie | Mohanan | 7.7 |
| 1989 | Mazhavilkavadi Movie | Velayudhankutty | 7.4 |
| 1989 | Ulsavapittennu Movie | Rajan | 6.5 |
| 1989 | Vachanam Movie | Gopan | 7.7 |
| 1989 | Chanakyan Movie | Jayaram | 6.7 |
| 1989 | Chakkikotha Chankaran Movie | Pradeep Thampi | 7.6 |
| 1989 | Kaalal Pada Movie | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 1989 | Innale Movie | Sharath Menon | 6.7 |
| 1989 | Artham Movie | Janardanan | 6.1 |
| 1989 | Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal Movie | Sivasankaran | 7.3 |
| 1989 | Puthiya Karukkal Movie | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 1989 | Varnam Movie | Haridas | 8.5 |
| 1989 | New Year Movie | Lt. Ajith Kumar | 7.0 |
| 1989 | Swagatham Movie | Ramaswamy Krishnamoorthy | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Pradeshika Vaarthakal Movie | Kesavanunni | 6.8 |
| 1989 | Jaathakam Movie | Unni | 7.3 |
| 1988 | Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu Movie | Pavithran | 7.9 |
| 1988 | Dhwani Movie | Shabari | 10.0 |
| 1988 | Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas Movie | Unknown character | 4.0 |
| 1988 | Moonnam Pakkam Movie | Bhasker aka Bhasi aka Pachu | 7.2 |
| 1988 | Witness Movie | Balagopalan | 6.0 |
| 1988 | Aparan Movie | Vishwanathan/ Uthaman | 8.0 |
| TBA | Good News Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | 7G Rainbow Colony 2 Movie | Sunitha's Father | |
| TBA | Dharman Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Abraham Ozler 2 Movie | Abraham Ozler | |
| TBA | Namo Movie | Kuchela | |
| TBA | Mirai Jaithraya Movie | Agasthya Muni | |
| TBA | Party Movie | Rajasekara 'RSP' Pandian |
Crew (1)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Mayilattam Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.2 |
Latest releases
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Questions about Jayaram
What are some of Jayaram's most successful films?
Jayaram has starred in numerous successful films, including 'Kilukkam,' 'Manichitrathazhu,' and 'Ramji Rao Speaking.' These movies are considered classics in Malayalam cinema and showcase his range as an actor.
Has Jayaram won any awards?
Yes, Jayaram has received several awards for his performances, including Kerala State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards South, recognizing his contributions to Malayalam cinema over the years.
When did Jayaram start his acting career?
Jayaram began his acting career in the late 1980s, with his first significant role in the film 'Kaalal Pada' in 1989, which marked the start of his successful journey in the film industry.
What is Jayaram's estimated net worth?
Jayaram's estimated net worth is around 10 million USD, accumulated through his extensive work in films and television as a prominent actor in the Malayalam film industry.
What is Jayaram's acting style known for?
Jayaram's acting style is characterized by his exceptional comedic timing and ability to portray a wide range of emotions, making him a versatile actor in both comedic and serious roles.
Does Jayaram have any notable collaborations with directors?
Yes, Jayaram has collaborated with several renowned directors, including Priyadarshan and Fazil, resulting in many hit films that have been well-received by audiences.
What are some of Jayaram's defining characteristics as an actor?
Jayaram is known for his distinctive voice, expressive performances, and ability to connect with audiences, which have made him a beloved figure in the Malayalam film industry.
Is Jayaram involved in any other entertainment fields?
In addition to acting, Jayaram has hosted various television shows and participated in stage performances, showcasing his versatility and talent beyond the film industry.