Merin Philip

Abu Dhabi is where Merin Philip grew up and, at 14, first acted in theatre. Born Merin Mary Philip on 21 June 1997 in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, she holds a master's degree in journalism. A move to Kochi for acting workshops led to her film debut, a supporting part in Poomaram (2018). Her work since has been mostly in Malayalam. Happy Sardar (2019) gave her a first lead, as Mary, opposite Kalidas Jayaram. In 2023 she played Kamala in Vaathil and took the lead as Gauthami in Rahel Makan Kora. Supporting roles in Anchakkallakokkan and Sookshmadarshini came the following year, along with her Tamil debut as Kani in Bloody Beggar. She led the 2025 horror film Vadakkan as Anna Joseph, and the film was selected for the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival and the Salerno Film Festival. She also played Chothi in Nellikkampoyil Night Riders. Next for her is the ensemble of Bouma, the mystery thriller written and directed by Rejin S. Babu with Vineeth, Dileesh Pothan and Sagar Surya, which is planned in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada.