Appani Sarath

Sarath Kumar, better known by his stage name Appani Sarath (born 28 December 1992), is an Indian film actor who appears in Malayalam and Tamil films.[1]

Appani Sarath
Born
Sarath Kumar

(1992-12-28) 28 December 1992
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Dancer
  • Producer
  • Scriptwriter
Years active2017 – present
Notable work
Spouse(s)
Reshma
​
(m. 2017)​
ChildrenTheyamma

Biography

Sarath came into limelight through portraying the character of Appani Ravi in Angamaly Diaries[2] directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, which gave him instant popularity. He later acted in Velipadinte Pusthakam directed by Lal Jose[3] and portrayed the role of Franklin, who appears in the famous Jimikki Kammal song.[4] He had important roles in Pokkiri Simon and Sachin.

Sarath has also done few Tamil films, with a brief role in the 2018 Mani Ratnam movie; Chekka Chivantha Vaanam and Sandakozhi 2 with Vishal-a sequel to the 2005 movie Sandakozhi.[5]

He played the famous notorious serial killer and criminal Auto Shankar in ZEE5 series Auto Shankar.

Filmography
YearTitleRoleDirectorNotesLanguage
2017Angamaly DiariesAppani RaviLijo Jose Pellissery
Velipadinte PusthakamFranklinLal Jose
Pokkiri SimonLove today GaneshJijo Antony
Paipin Chuvattile PranayamKeedamDomin D'silva
2018 Chekka Chivantha VaanamChinnappadasan's son-in-lawMani RatnamTamil
Sandakozhi 2Pechi's brother-in-lawN. LingusamyTamil
ContessachanduSudeep E S
2019 Sachiin Kudiyan Jose Santhosh Nair
Ikkayude Sakadam Auto driver Prince Avarachan
2020 Love FMSreedev Kappur
Ponniyin SelvanTBAMani RatnamFilming
Professor DinkanTBARamachandra BabuFilming
Chunkkam Kittiya Aatin KuttyTBAArunFilming
ChaaramTBASajith JaganathanAnnounced
BernardTBAAkhilAnnounced

Television
YearTitleRoleDirectorNotesLanguage
2019–2020 Auto Shankar Auto Shankar Ranga ZEE5 series Tamil

Awards
Year Award Category Film Result
2017 South Indian International Movie Awards Best actor in a Negative role - Malayalam Angamaly Diaries Won
Vanitha Film Awards Best Newcomer Actor Velipadinte Pusthakam
Asianet Film Awards Best New Face Male
Asiavision Awards New Sensation in acting
Filmfare Awards South Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam Nominated

References
  1. "He loves the stage". Deccan Chronicle. August 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  2. "Sarath Kumar marriage: Angamaly Diaries fame Sarath Kumar gets married | Malayalam Movie News". The Times of India. 25 April 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  3. "I am blown away by the response to Jimikkikammal." The New Indian Express. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  4. Menon, Anasuya (21 September 2017). "The 'Jimmi Kammal' man: Appani Sarath". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  5. "Appani Sarath to enter Kollywood!". Indianmovierating.in. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
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