Vijilesh Karayad is an Indian actor works in

malayalam cinema Malayalam cinema, also referred to as Mollywood, is a segment of Cinema of India, Indian cinema dedicated to producing films in the Malayalam, Malayalam language, primarily spoken in Kerala and the Lakshadweep islands. It encompasses both th ...

, known for his performances in ''

Maheshinte Prathikaaram ''Maheshinte Prathikaaram'' () is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Dileesh Pothan, in his directorial debut and produced by Aashiq Abu. The film stars Fahadh Faasil in the title role alongside a supporting cast ...

'', '' Varathan'', '' kothth'' and Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi.

Early life and career

Vijilesh grew up in Karayad,

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in the

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district of Kerala and attended

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, and he also studied in School of letters

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where he received his

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degree in theatre studies. He married Swathi Haridas, a trained high school teacher in sociology. His first noteworthy role was in

Dileesh Pothan Dileesh Philip (born 19 February 1980), also known as Dileesh Pothan is an Indian film director, actor and producer, who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his directorial debut with the 2016 comedy drama film '' Maheshinte Prathikaaram'', sta ...

’s ''

'', as a timid man who learns

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to protect his sister from eve-teasers. He played a notable supporting role in the 2021 rape and revenge horror film Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi.

Filmography

References

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