Amith Chakalakkal

Amith Chakalakkal Saju, known as Amith Chakalakkal, is an Indian film actor in Malayalam Cinema. He lives in Kochi, Kerala. He is known for his roles in the movie Honey Bee and Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam

Amith Chakalakkal
Amith Saju
Born13 August 1985 (1985-08-13) (age 38)
Nationality India
Occupation(s)Film actor, Model
Years active2013–present

Early life and education

Chakalakkal was born on 13 August 1985. He studied in Rajagiri High School, Kalamassery, Kochi (class of 2002). He has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He paved his way into modeling through the TV reality show "Mammootty The Best Actor Award", in Asianet.

Career

Chakalakkal was first featured in an album, Atma,[1] in the song "Mounam Melle" along with Pushpa Mathew. He broke into films after his stint on the reality show Mammootty, the best actor award.

He first appeared in ABCD as a junior artist. His first character role in Jean Paul Lal's directorial debut, Honey Bee. He played the role of Nizam Rowther in the 2014 Indian Malayalam-language period thriller film, Iyobinte Pusthakam. The following year, he acted in Lal Bahadur Shastri and Sapthamashree Thaskaraha.[2] He was well received and appreciated for his portrayal of Prince Chakkalakkal in the movie C/O Saira Banu.[3] He made his first lead role in the movie Melle. In 2018, he performed a key role in Jayasurya-starrer Pretham 2. In 2019, he starred in the lead role in the thriller movie Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapaathakam, with his portrayal of a young hotheaded priest earning him praise.

Filmography
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Honey BeeMartinDebut Film
ABCD: American-Born Confused DesiPolice OfficerCameo Appearance
2014Masala RepublicAgs Officer Firoz
Hi I'm TonyCI Narasimhan
Sapthamashree ThaskarahaNobel's Son
Iyobinte PusthakamNizam Rawthar
Lal Bahadur ShastriArjun
KranthiStalinUnreleased
2016King LiarHost of Max Asian Beauty ContestCameo Appearance
KolumittayiVipin
2017Honey Bee 2: CelebrationsMartin
C/O Saira BanuPrince Chakkalakkal
Honeybee 2.5As Himself
MelleDr.RejiLead role[4]
2018Kayamkulam KochunniMammad
Pretham 2Tapas Menon
2019Vaarikkuzhiyile KolapathakamFr. Vincent KombanaLead role[5]
2021YuvamAdv. AbyLead role[6]
DjiboutiLouieLead Role[7][8]
AahaAni[9]
2022Theru[10]
2023Santhosham[11]
TBATwo Stroke †TBAFilming[12]
Passport †TBAFilming[13]

References
  1. Saregama South (18 November 2014), Atma | Mounam Melle Video song | Malayalam Music Album, retrieved 12 June 2018
  2. "I could relate to the struggles of a newcomer in Lal Bahadur Shastri: Amith - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
  3. "New found Princehood: Amith Chakalakkal". Deccan Chronicle. 21 March 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
  4. "'Honey Bee' fame Amith Chakalakkal to be the lead in 'Melle'". OnManorama. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
  5. "Varikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam' movie review: Amit Chakkalakkal shines in this riveting mystery". New Indian Express. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  6. "Yuvam starring Amit Chakkalakal in theaters on February 12". Mathrubhumi News. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  7. "'Djibouti' with the beauty of Africa; The trailer has been released". Mathrubhumi News. 29 August 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  8. Sidhardhan, Sanjith (2 February 2020). "Amith Chakalakkal begins shooting for Djibouti". Times of India. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  9. The News Minute. "Indrajith Sukumaran's 'Aaha' wrapped up". The News Minute. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  10. "Djibouti director SJ Sinu combines family drama & cop thriller for Theru". The Times Of India. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  11. "'Santhosham' trailer: Anu Sithara starrer promises an emotional family entertainer". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  12. "Amith Chakalakkal, Sreenath Bhasi in Roshni Dinaker's 2 Stroke". The Times Of India. 19 October 2019. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  13. "Passport' starring Amit Chakkalakal; The title look poster is out". Mathrubhumi News. 9 July 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
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