Lukman Avaran (born 22 May 1990) is an Indian actor who primarily works in

Malayalam cinema Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam' ...

. ''

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'' (2013) was the first theatre-released movie in his career. Lukman acted the lead role in the 2021 movie ''

Operation Java ''Operation Java'' is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film produced by V Cinemas International, written and directed by Tharun Moorthy (in his feature film debut). It stars an ensemble cast including Balu Varghese, Lukman Avar ...

'' directed by Tharun Moorthy. He was mainly noted for his performances in the movies ''Operation Java'', Shibu, ''

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'', ''

Thallumaala ''Thallumaala'' () is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by Khalid Rahman and produced by Ashiq Usman. It is written by Muhsin Parari and Ashraf Hamza. The film stars Tovino Thomas, Kalyani Priyadarshan and Shine Tom Chacko. ...

'', ''

Saudi Vellakka ''Saudi Vellakka CC.225/2009'' is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language drama film, written and directed by Tharun Moorthy starring Lukman Avaran, Devi Varma, Binu Pappu, Sujith Shankar and Gokulan are in major roles. The film is produced by Sandip Se ...

''.

Early and personal life

Lukman Avaran hails from

Changaramkulam Changaramkulam (IAST: Caṅṅaraṅkuḷaṁ) is a town in Ponnani taluk of Malappuram district in the Indian state of Kerala. It falls on, and is shared across two panchayats—Nannammukku and Alamcode. Changaramkulam is under Ponnani Lokhsab ...

, in Alamkode panchayat,

Malappuram District Malappuram (), is one of the List of districts of Kerala, 14 districts in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Kerala, with a coastline of . It is the most populous district of Kerala, which is home to around 13% of the to ...

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, as the son of Koladikkal Avaran and Haleema. He is a

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graduate from Royal College of Engineering & Technology, Chermanangad,

Thrissur Thrissur (), formerly Trichur, also known by its historical name Thrissivaperur, is a city and the headquarters of the Thrissur district in Kerala, India. It is the third largest urban agglomeration in Kerala after Kochi and Kozhikode, and t ...

. He married Jumaima on 20 February 2022.

Career

His acting career was started by a short film Kittuo (2013). His first silver appearance was ''

'' (2013) Written by Harshad PK and

Muhsin Parari Muhsin Parari is an Indian film director, writer and lyricist, who works in Malayalam films. Career He started his career by directing the music album ''Native Bapa'' (2012), in which actor Mamukkoya played the lead. He worked as assistant di ...

, Directed by Harshad PK and this movie wasn't released in theatres. His first notable performance was in the movie '' KL10 Patthu'' (2015) Written & Directed by

. In 2019, his role in ''

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'' of a police officer from an Adivasi community, Biju Kumar was noticed by the audience. In 2021, ''

'' Written & Directed by Tharun Moorthy, Lukman had a major role as Vinaya Dasan along with

Balu Varghese Balu Varghese is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. He began his acting career as a child actor in Chanthupottu (2005). Early life and Career Balu Varghese was born in Kochi . He is the son of E. ...

. In the following years, he performed many supporting characters in many films. He played pivotal roles in ''

'' (2022) along with

Tovino Thomas Tovino Thomas (born 21 January 1989) is an Indian actor and film producer who prominently works in Malayalam films. He made his debut in 2012 with the film ''Prabhuvinte Makkal''. His breakthrough roles were in the films ''ABCD'' (2013), '' 7t ...

Khalid Rahman Khalid Rahman is an Indian film director who works in the Malayalam film Industry. He made his debut with the film ''Anuraga Karikkin Vellam''. His other works include '' Unda'', ''Love'' and ''Thallumaala''. Family Noted director-cinematograp ...

and also in the Tharun Moorthy's second film ''

'' (2022) along with

Binu Pappu ''Binu Pappu'' (born December 13, 1982), is an Indian actor and assistant director primarily working in the Malayalam movie industry. He is the son of legendary actor Kuthiravattam Pappu. He is mainly noted for his performances in the movies Hel ...

. The film ''Saudi Vellakka'' was screened under Indian Panorama segment of IFFI 53.

Filmography

Awards

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Avaran, Lukman 1990 births Living people 21st-century Indian male actors People from Malappuram district Male actors in Malayalam cinema