Appani Sarath

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

Appani Sarath
Sarath
Born
Sarath Kumar

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

Career

Sarath came into limelight after portraying the character of Appani Ravi in Angamaly Diaries[2] directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, which gained him instant popularity. He later acted in Velipadinte Pusthakam directed by Lal Jose[3] playing 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 the ZEE5 series Auto Shankar.

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes
2017Angamaly DiariesAppani RaviMalayalam
Velipadinte PusthakamFranklinMalayalam
Pokkiri SimonLove today GaneshMalayalam
Paipin Chuvattile PranayamKeedamMalayalam
2018Chekka Chivantha VaanamChinnappadasan's son-in-lawTamil
Sandakozhi 2Pechi's brotherTamil
ContessaChanduMalayalam
2019SachinKudiyan JoseMalayalam
Ikkayude SakadamAuto driverMalayalam
2020Love FMGhazalMalayalam
2021MalikShibuMalayalam
Naan Mirugamaai MaaraDuraiTamil
2022KakkipadaAmeerMalayalam[6]
2023Lovefully Yours VedaKanimangalam StepfenMalayalam[7]
ThugsTamil
KirkkanSharonMalayalam[8]
ReginaTamil[9]

Web series
YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes
2019Auto ShankarAuto ShankarTamilZEE5[10]
Television
YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes
2023 Mizhirandilum (TV series) HimselfMalayalamZee Keralam series

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.
  6. "People with petty minds on Censor Board is destroying Malayalam cinema: 'Kakkipada' director". OnManorama. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  7. "Celebration of 90's campus; Lovefully Yours Veda trailer is here". Cinema Express. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  8. "പ്രേക്ഷകരെ ത്രില്ലടിപ്പിച്ചും ചിന്തിപ്പിച്ചും 'കിർക്കൻ'; റിവ്യൂ". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  9. "Sunainaa's Regina gets an OTT release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  10. "Auto Shankar will reveal some surprising facts: Appani Sarath". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
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