Siju Sunny
Siju Sunny | |
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| Citizenship | Indian |
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| Years active | 2023 - present |
Siju Sunny is an Indian actor and writer who primarily works in the Malayalam film industry. He is best known for his role in Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil, Romancham and Vaazha.[1]
Career
Siju Sunny began his career during the COVID-19 lockdown by creating comedic content on Instagram Reels, which brought him online recognition.[2] A mechanical engineer by qualification and a former Gulf expatriate, Siju was actively involved in school and college-level dramatics.[3]
He made his film debut with a small role in Visudha Mejo (2022), followed by a brief appearance in Vellari Pattanam (2023). His breakthrough came with the horror-comedy film Romancham (2023), where he played the eccentric character Mukesh. The film was a commercial success, and Siju’s performance received widespread acclaim, earning him the SIIMA Award for Best Debutant Actor in Malayalam.[2] [3]
In 2024, Siju appeared in notable films such as Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil, Vaazha – Biopic of a Billion Boys, and Parakramam. In 2025, he co-wrote and starred in Maranamass, a dark comedy directed by Sivaprasad and produced by Tovino Thomas. He portrayed Aravindan, a bus conductor, and the story was based on a real-life incident that he had personally witnessed.[4]
He is also part of the ensemble cast in the upcoming film Vysanasametham Bandhumithradhikal, produced by Vipin Das.[5]
Filmography
As Actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Visudha Mejo | James | ||
| 2023 | Vellari Pattanam | Moscow Sunny | ||
| Romancham | Mukesh | Won SIIMA Awards for Best Debutant Actor | [6] | |
| 2024 | Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil | Shamsudheen (Shamsu) | [7] | |
| Vaazha – Biopic of a Billion Boys | Ajo Thomas | [8] | ||
| Parakramam | Balu | [9] | ||
| 2025 | Maranamass | Aravindan K alias Aruvi | Also writer | [10] |
| Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal | [11][12] |
As Writer
| Year | Title | Co-writers | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Just Married Things | Princy Denny, Visakh Nandu, Shyam Sasidhar | Behindwoods Ice YouTube series | |
| 2025 | Maranamass | Sivaprasad | Debut film as a script writer | [13] |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SIIMA Awards | Best Debutant Actor | Romancham | Won | [14] |
References
- ^ Madhu, Vignesh (2025-04-10). "Siju Sunny Interview: It is exhilarating to see the characters one created on screen". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ a b Ramachandran, Mythily (2023-02-20). "'Romancham' is the break Malayalam actor Siju Sunny was looking for". The Hindu. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ a b "Wasn't allowed to clip my nails or shave: Siju Sunny on his latest film Romancham". The New Indian Express. 2023-03-10. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ "It is exhilarating to see the characters one created on screen: Siju Sunny". The New Indian Express. 2025-04-02. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ "Anaswara, Siju Sunny and others in 'Vysanasametham Bandhumithradhikal'". The New Indian Express. 2024-11-16. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ "Malayalam film 'Vaazha' faces criticism after OTT release; Amith Mohan and Siju Sunny respond". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ "ബേസിൽ എന്ന ഫാമിലി സ്റ്റാർ, രാജുവേട്ടൻ പറഞ്ഞു, 'എടാ മോനേ ഇങ്ങനെ ചെയ്യ്': സിജു സണ്ണി അഭിമുഖം". Manorama Online. 2024-05-22. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ Athira M (2024-08-31). "Director Anand Menen: 'Vaazha' worked for the audience because of its relatability". The Hindu. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ "ദേവ് മോഹന്റെ 'പരാക്രമം' കഴിഞ്ഞു; റൊമാന്റിക് ആക്ഷൻ എന്റർടൈനർ ഷൂട്ടിംഗ് പൂർത്തിയായി". News18. 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ "It is exhilarating to see the characters one created on screen: Siju Sunny". The New Indian Express. 2025-04-02. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ Service, Express News (2024-11-16). "Anaswara, Siju Sunny and others in 'Vysanasametham Bandhumithradhikal'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ "Anaswara Rajan-Siju Sunny Starrer Vysanasametham Bandhumithradhikal Starts Rolling!". Times Now. 2024-11-17. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ "Maranamass trailer out: Basil Joseph, Rajesh Madhavan and Siju Sunny join hands for a 'mass' entertainer". www.ottplay.com. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ "SIIMA Awards 2024: Malayalam Full Winners List; Tovino Is Best Actor; Check Best Film, Best Actress & More". www.filmibeat.com. 2024-09-16. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
External links
- Siju Sunny at IMDb