Appani Sarath

{{Short description|Indian actor}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}

{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}

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| name = Appani Sarath

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| birth_name = Sarath Kumar

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|12|28|df=yes}}

| birth_place = Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

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| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|dancer|producer|scriptwriter}}

| years_active = 2017–present

| spouse = {{Marriage|Reshma|2017}}

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| children = 2

| notable_works = {{Unbulleted_list|Angamaly Diaries|Auto Shankar}}

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Sarath Kumar, popularly known by his stage name Appani Sarath, was born on April 15, 1992, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. He came into the limelight after portraying the character of Appani Ravi in "Angamaly Diaries," directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, which gained him instant popularity. He also appears in the famous "Jimikki Kammal" song from the movie "Velipadinte Pusthakam."

Career

His journey into the world of art and entertainment commenced at the age of 5 when he began his acting career as a child artist in professional dramas, participating in numerous festivals and dramas in Kerala, and also as a part of the Thiruvananthapuram Kalamandiram Nataka Sangham. He showcased his talent across various domains of performing arts, including monoact, drama, music, and dance.

After completing his higher secondary studies, Sarath became actively involved in Kerala's theatrical landscape, collaborating with renowned cultural organizations like Thiruvananthapuram Abhinaya and Kavalam Narayana Panicker's Sopanam. After graduation from Indira Gandhi University, He also served as a mime and drama teacher in schools and colleges, nurturing budding talents in the realm of performing arts. Sarath's dedication and passion for drama led him to become a founder of the Thiruvananthapuram Comedians troupe, where he honed his skills further.

He became famous for his involvement in left-wing politics and Shastra Sahitya Parishad's street dramas, and later made his mark in the art and culture scene by performing various street plays in Kerala through the street drama group

Venturing into Cinema.

The play "Cyclist," performed at Kaladi Sri Shankaracharya Sanskrit University, became a hit and was later performed at many venues in Kerala. After that, he joined the same university for his post-graduation in drama. On this occasion, he acted in many plays and directed in his style, taking inspiration from Narendra Prasad's play "Friday." During his PG studies, he participated in a film audition held in college as one of the groups and was selected. That was the great movie "Angamaly Diaries," where he started his film career from drama, as Appani Ravi in "Angamaly Diaries."

Notable Works and Recognition

Sarath's portrayal of Appani Ravi in "Angamaly Diaries" brought him instant fame, paving the way for further opportunities in both Malayalam and Tamil cinema. He went on to deliver notable performances in films like "Velipadinte Pusthakam," "Pokkiri Simon," and "Sachin." His versatility as an actor was showcased in Tamil films such as "Chekka Chivantha Vaanam" and "Sandakozhi 2."

In addition to his success in films, Sarath made waves in the digital space with his portrayal of the infamous serial killer Auto Shankar in the ZEE5 series "Auto Shankar," and he played the role of Kannan in the Pan-Indian Sundari series for HR OTT.

Filmography

= Film =

class="wikitable sortable"
YearTitleRoleLanguageclass="unsortable" | Notes
rowspan=4 | 2017Angamaly DiariesAppani Ravirowspan="4" | Malayalam
Velipadinte PusthakamFranklin
Pokkiri SimonLove today Ganesh
Paipin Chuvattile PranayamKeedam
rowspan=3 | 2018Chekka Chivantha VaanamChinnappadasan's son-in-lawTamil
Sandakozhi 2Pechi's brotherTamil
ContessaChandurowspan="5" | Malayalam
rowspan=2 | 2019SachinKudiyan Jose
Ikkayude SakadamAuto driver
2020Love FMGhazal
rowspan=2 | 2021MalikShibu
| Naan Mirugamaai MaaraDuraiTamil
2022KakkipadaAmeerrowspan="2" | Malayalam{{Cite web |title=People with petty minds on Censor Board is destroying Malayalam cinema: 'Kakkipada' director |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2023/01/17/kakkipada-shebi-chowghat-censor-board-decision-malayalam-cinema.html |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=OnManorama}}
rowspan=6 | 2023Lovefully Yours VedaKanimangalam Stephen{{Cite web |title=Celebration of 90's campus; Lovefully Yours Veda trailer is here |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/feb/23/celebration-of-90s-campuslovefully-yours-veda-trailer-is-here-40277.html |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}
ThugsTamil
AmalaBasilrowspan="2" | Malayalam{{Cite news |date=2023-05-09 |title=Anarkali Marikar starrer 'Amala' movie teaser released; promises an intriguing plot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/anarkali-marikar-starrer-amala-movie-teaser-released-promises-an-intriguing-plot/articleshow/100070961.cms |access-date=2024-02-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
KirkkanSharon{{Cite web |last= |title=പ്രേക്ഷകരെ ത്രില്ലടിപ്പിച്ചും ചിന്തിപ്പിച്ചും 'കിർക്കൻ'; റിവ്യൂ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-reviews/2023/07/21/kirkkan-movie-review.html |access-date=2023-07-30 |website=ManoramaOnline |language=ml}}
ReginaRajeshTamil{{Cite web |title=Sunainaa's Regina gets an OTT release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jul/23/sunainaas-regina-gets-an-ott-release-date-45889.html |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}
AntonyKeecheri Simonrowspan=2 | Malayalam{{Cite web |title=Antony teaser has both Joju George and Kalyani Priyadarshan flexing muscles |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/oct/18/antony-teaser-has-both-joju-george-and-kalyani-priyadarshan-flexing-muscles-48739.html |access-date=2023-11-25 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}
rowspan="2" | 2024Swargathile Katturumbu{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-06-16 |title=Dhyan Sreenivasan's Swargathile Katturumbu gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Jun/16/dhyan-sreenivasans-swargathile-katturumbu-gets-a-release-date |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}
Alangu

|Philip

|Tamil

|{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2024-12-11 |title=Alangu Trailer: Story of labourers caught in inter-state strife |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Dec/11/alangu-trailer-story-of-labourers-caught-in-inter-state-strife |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}

=Web series=

class="wikitable sortable"
YearTitleRoleLanguageclass="unsortable" | Notes
2019Auto ShankarAuto ShankarTamilZEE5{{Cite web |title=Auto Shankar will reveal some surprising facts: Appani Sarath |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/dec/21/auto-shankar-will-reveal-some-surprising-facts-1914426.html |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=The New Indian Express}}

; Television

class="wikitable sortable"
YearTitleRoleLanguageclass="unsortable" | Notes
2023

|Mizhirandilum (TV series)

|Himself

MalayalamZee Keralam series

Awards

class="wikitable"
Year

! Award

! Category

! Film

! Result

rowspan=5| 2017

| South Indian International Movie Awards

| Best actor in a Negative role - Malayalam

| Angamaly Diaries

| rowspan=4 {{won}}

Vanitha Film Awards

| Best Newcomer Actor

| rowspan=4| Velipadinte Pusthakam

Asianet Film Awards

| Best New Face Male

Asiavision Awards

| New Sensation in acting

Filmfare Awards South

| Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam

| {{nom}}

References

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