Binu Pappu is an Indian actor and assistant director who works in Malayalam films. He is known for his roles in films such as Helen, One, Operation Java and Bheemante Vazhi.[1] In addition to acting, he has worked as an assistant director, assisting Aashiq Abu in his films Virus (2019), Naradan (2019), and Thallumaala (2022), in addition to working in other film such as Ambili (2019), Halal Love Story (2020), One (2021), and Saudi Vellakka (2022).

Early life and education

Binu Pappu was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is the son of veteran actor Kuthiravattam Pappu, who passed away in 2000.[2][3] He pursued a Bachelor of Arts in History at the Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College. He is married to Ashita Alex.[4]

Career

Before working in the film industry, he had worked as an animator in Bengalaru for 13 years.[5] Pappu made his acting debut in the film Gunda, directed by Salim Baba, where he was worked alongside Kalabhavan Mani and Tini Tom. He then worked with director Aashiq Abu in two of his films, Gangster (2014) and Rani Padmini (2015). His role as Joy Pulimoottil in the crime-thriller Operation Java (2021) was appreciated by critics.[1][6]

In addition to working as an actor, he has assisted Aashiq Abu for his films Mayaandi, Virus (2019), Naradan (2022), and Thallumaala (2022), in addition to working as an assistant director in Ambili (2019), Halal Love Story (2020) and One (2021).

Filmography

As actor

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
  • All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.
Year Title Role Notes
2014 Gunda Christy
Gangster Sourav
2015 Rani Padmini Kareem
2016 Puthan Panam Ajayan
2017 Sakhavu Prabhakaran Eeraali
2018 Kala Viplavam Pranayam Cirlce Inspector
Parole Forest Officer
2019 Lucifer Jail Warden Mathew
Virus Dr. Sudevan
Ambili Ganapathy
Roudram 2018 Taxi Driver
Helen Ravi Prakash
2020 Halal Love Story Abukka's Friend at tile factory
2021 Operation Java Joy Pulimoottil [6]
Ice Orathi Madhu
One CM's Gunman Ashokan
Kachi Criyac
Ennivar Nishad
Kaanekkaane C I Of Police
Bheemante Vazhi Krishna Das [7]
2022 Salute S.I. Pramod Peter
Thallumaala Kalappurakkal David Also playback singer
Antakshari Jayachandran
Solamante Theneechakal Public Prosecutor Stephen Philip
Sundari Gardens Dr.Mahi Mohan
Chattambi Baby
Saudi Vellakka Britto Vincent Also associate director[5]
2023 Jackson Bazaar Youth SP George Simon IPS
Higuita Raghu [8]
Ayalvaashi Benny [9]
Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham Rashid [10]
Nalla Nilavulla Rathri Joshi [11]
Journey of Love 18+ Rajesh [12]
Kunjamminis Hospital Fabi Manjooran
2024 Hunt [13]
Nunakkuzhi Producer Sajan Chamakala [14]
2025 Bromance SI Tony Francis [15]
Thudarum † TBA [16]
Musasi † TBA [17]

Other crew positions

Year Title Position Notes
2016 Guppy Assistant director
2017 Mayanadi Assistant director
2019 Ambili Assistant director
Virus Assistant director
2020 Halal Love Story Assistant director
2021 One Associate director
2022 Naaradan Associate director
Thallumaala Associate director
Puzhu Associate director
Saudi Vellakka Associate director [18]

References

  1. ^ a b M, Athira (26 May 2021). "How 'Operation Java' helped Binu Pappu make his mark in Malayalam cinema". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Binu Pappu shares father Kuthiravattam Pappu's character poster for 'Manichitrathazhu' re-release". The Times of India. 7 August 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  3. ^ "Binu Pappu pens heart touching note about father on his death anniversary". English.Mathrubhumi. 27 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  4. ^ "Binu Pappu pens a romantic note for his wife on their wedding anniversary". The Times of India. 9 February 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Binu Pappu was not supposed to be Britto in 'Saudi Vellakka'". Binu Pappu was not supposed to be Britto in ‘Saudi Vellakka’. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Operation Java: An engaging cybercrime thriller". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  7. ^ Shrijith, Sajin (4 December 2021). "Bheemante Vazhi movie review: Lighthearted drama elevated by some clever moments". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  8. ^ "Months after controversy over title, Malayalam film Higuita gets release date". The News Minute. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Soubin Shahir's Ayalvaashi gets a release date". Cinema Express. 21 February 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  10. ^ "Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham trailer is out". Cinema Express. 19 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  11. ^ "'Nalla Nilavulla Rathri' movie review: Murphy Devassy's directorial debut fails to live up to its interesting premise". The Hindu. 30 June 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  12. ^ Ramachandran, Arjun (7 July 2023). "18 Plus review: Director Arun D Jose's rom-com criticises casteism in Kerala". The South First. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  13. ^ Features, C. E. (15 July 2024). "Bhavana-Shaji Kailas film Hunt gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  14. ^ Praveen, S. R. (15 August 2024). "'Nunakuzhi' movie review: Jeethu Joseph's comic caper is a briskly paced fun ride". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  15. ^ "Mathew Thomas - Arjun Ashokan Starrer 'Bromance' Starts Rolling". The Times Of India. 24 July 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  16. ^ Santhosh, Vivek (8 November 2024). "Mohanlal and Tharun Moorthy's film titled Thudarum, first look out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  17. ^ Features, C. E. (29 March 2024). "Prabhudeva's Musasi prevue is here". Cinema Express. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  18. ^ Features, C. E. (14 September 2021). "Tharun Moorthy's next titled Saudi Vellakka". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
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