Abhiram Radhakrishnan

Before cinema, Abhiram Radhakrishnan was an art curator and critic, organising exhibitions in different parts of India. Born in Payannur in Kannur district, he holds a master's degree in Art History and Criticism from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Film came in 2015 with Chandrettan Evideya, where he was an assistant director and also took a small role, his acting debut. He has kept working behind the camera, as associate director on films including Anjam Pathira, Halal Love Story, Jan.E.Man and Kooman. As an actor in Malayalam cinema, he drew attention as Manaaf in Parava (2017) and as Kunjippa in Sudani from Nigeria (2018), and played a policeman in Unda (2019). Iratta (2023) cast him as CPO Bineesh, a suspect in a murder case, and the performance was well received. That year also brought sizeable supporting parts in Enkilum Chandrike and Jackson Bazaar Youth. He is listed in the cast of Manjummel Boys (2024). Two of his Malayalam films reached theatres within days of each other in 2026: Udumbanchola Vision, and Orijinal, the Sreenath Bhasi-led time-travel thriller that opened on 23 October with a U/A 13+ certificate and a Gulf release set for 29 October.