G. Suresh Kumar is an Indian film producer and actor known for Poochakkoru Mookuthi and Araam Thamburan.[1] He produces films under the banner Revathy Kalamandhir an Indian film production company based in Thiruvananthapuram which is founded in 1993 by him and he produced more than 32 Malayalam films under this banner.[2][3][4]
G.Suresh Kumar | |
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 Suresh Kumar at the 2022 International Film Festival of Kerala | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Bachelor of Commerce, University of Kerala |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 (incl. Keerthy Suresh) |
Early and personal life edit
Kumar completed his bachelor's in commerce from Kerala University in Trivandrum. He married Menaka Suresh, an Indian actress who appeared in more than 125 films. The pair have two daughters named Keerthy Suresh, an actress, and Revathy Suresh who is an associate director to Priyadarsan.[5]
Career edit
Kumar started his career in film as an assistant director with the Malayalam feature film named Thiranottam in 1978. By 1982, he started producing feature films under the banner Sooryodaya Creations. Then he produced about 32 Malayalam-language films under his current banner Revathy Kalaamandhir. Besides producing films, Suresh started his career in acting in 2015 and as of the year 2021[6] he appeared in 21 films as an actor.[7][8] He is the President of Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce.[9][10][11][12][13][14][15] He made an embarking role in the film Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea as Kochi Raja.[16]
Filmography edit
Producer edit
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Coolie | Malayalam | |
| 1984 | Poochakkoru Mookuthi | ||
| Odaruthammava Aalariyam | |||
| 1985 | Akkare Ninnoru Maran | ||
| 1986 | Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi | ||
| Aram + Aram = Kinnaram | |||
| Rakuyilin Ragasadasil | |||
| 1987 | Viswasichalum Illenkilum | ||
| 1989 | Charithram | ||
| 1990 | Vishnulokam | ||
| 1993 | Butterflies | ||
| 1994 | Kashmeeram | ||
| 1995 | Thakshashila | ||
| 1997 | Aaraam Thampuran | ||
| 1999 | Kanezhuthi Pottum Thottu | ||
| 2000 | Pilots (film) | ||
| Cover Story (2000 film) | |||
| 2001 | Achaneyanenikkishtam | ||
| 2002 | Shivam | ||
| Kadha | |||
| Kuberan (2002 film) | |||
| 2004 | Vettam | ||
| 2006 | Mahasamudram | ||
| 2008 | Pachamarathanalil | ||
| 2009 | Seetha Kalyanam (2009 film) | ||
| Neelathamara (2009 film) | |||
| 2011 | Rathinirvedam | ||
| 2012 | Chattakkari (2012 film) | ||
| 2017 | Match Box | ||
| 2022 | Vaashi |
Actor edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | No.20 Madras Mail | ||
| 2015 | Njan Samvidhanam Cheyyum | ||
| 2017 | Ramaleela | [17] | |
| 2018 | Pacha | ||
| Aanakkallan | C.M. C.P Ramachandran | ||
| Oru Kuprasidha Payyan | Judge Jayadevan | ||
| 2019 | Irupathonnaam Noottaandu | Zaya's father | |
| Kolaambi | |||
| Naan Petta Makan | |||
| Mera Naam Shaji | Thomas Parangadi Moran | ||
| Jack & Daniel | DGP | ||
| Madhura Raja | Minister Koshy | ||
| Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo | Geetha's father | ||
| Mamangam | Mamangam announcer | ||
| 2403 ft. | Anoto Joseph | ||
| 2021 | Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea | Kochi Raja | |
| Divorce | |||
| Meri Aawaz Suno | Dr. Venugopal | [18] | |
| Thi.Mi.Ram | |||
| Bermuda | |||
| Ellam Shariyakum | Sukumaran Nair | ||
| 2022 | CBI 5: The Brain | Home Minister Abdul Samad | |
| 2023 | Kolaambi † | Varghese | [19] |
| Veekam † | TBA | ||
| Hunt † | TBA | [20] | |
| TBA | Ram † | TBA |
References edit
- ^ "A new home for the film producers of Kerala". The Times of India. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "Is Keerthy Suresh planning to turn a producer? Read here - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ "All you want to know about #GSureshkumar". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "It's a bid to destroy Dileep: producer Suresh Kumar". OnManorama. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ nirmal. "'രാജഭരണകാലത്ത് രാജാവ് പോലും ചെയ്യില്ല ഇത്'; ചലച്ചിത്ര അവാര്ഡ് വിതരണ രീതിയെ വിമര്ശിച്ച് സുരേഷ് കുമാര്". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ sreekumar, priya (15 January 2017). "Producer Suresh Kumar turns actor". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "Tovino Thomas' next to have G Suresh Kumar in a pivotal role - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "ഫിലിം ചേമ്പറിന്റെ പുതിയ ഭാരവാഹികളെ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു; പ്രസിഡന്റ് ജി. സുരേഷ് കുമാര്". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "Malayalam film industry to face next bout of crisis in the New Year". Deccan Chronicle. 30 December 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ "'Star power still drives Mollywood' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ M. K. Sunil Kumar (27 September 2021). "Cinemas prepare for reopening in Kerala | Kochi News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ "Big budget Malayalam movies unlikely to release soon after theatre reopening". OnManorama. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ M. K. Sunil Kumar (27 September 2021). "Cinemas prepare for reopening in Kerala | Kochi News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ CUE, THE. "തുറന്ന സമരത്തിന് സിനിമാ മേഖല, ഡ്രാക്കോണിയൻ നിയമം അനുവദിക്കില്ലെന്ന് ജി.സുരേഷ് കുമാർ". The Cue (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "'രാജഭരണ കാലത്തു പോലും നടക്കാത്ത സംഭവം': ചലച്ചിത്ര പുരസ്കാര ജേതാക്കളെ സർക്കാർ അപമാനിച്ചെന്ന് ജി.സുരേഷ് കുമാർ". News18 Malayalam (in Malayalam). 30 January 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ Hymavathi, Ravali (6 March 2020). "The Outstanding Trailer Of 'Marakkar - The Lion Of Arabian Sea' Movie Is Out". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ "Suresh Kumar debuts as actor - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ "Manju Warrier plays a doctor in Prajesh Sen's Meri Awaz Suno". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ "Nithya Menen-starrer Kolaambi's trailer is here". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ "Bhavana Menon teams up with Kaapa director Shaji Kailas for a thriller titled Hunt". India Today. Retrieved 1 February 2023.