The award was given for his role in the Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu' [Abu, son of Adam.] The film also won the award for the best feature film.
Tamil Actor Dhanush also got the best actor award for another film.
The actor, a resident of Kochi, has primarily acted in comedy roles, but has done a few 'character roles' as well. One of his memorable performances was in the film 'Achan urangatha veedu' (the House of Sleepless Father) in which he portrayed the father of a victim of child abuse in Kerala.
The role had won him the Kerala State Film Award for the Second Best Actor in 2005.
In 2010, he acted in films such as Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Policum, Pokkiri Raja and Kaaryasthan.
He is a Malayalam film actor and mimicry artist. He is one of the prominent comedy actors in the current generation on Malayalam movie, but has shown his acting versatility in films such as Achanurangatha Veedu, Gramophone,Adaminte Makan Abu, and Perumazhakkalam.
He won the National Award for the best actor for Adaminte Makan Abu in 2011 and Kerala State Film Award for the Second Best Actor in 2005 for his role as Samuel in Lal Jose's Achanurangatha Veedu.
Born-June 10, 1968
Chittatukara, North Paravur, Kerala, India
Occupation-Actor
Years active-1997 - present
Spouse-Sunitha
Children-Chandu, Aromal
Awards-National Film Awards
2010 - Best Actor
(Adaminte Makan Abu)
Kerala State Film Award
2005 - Best Second Actor (Achanurangatha Veedu)
Sathyan Award
2005 - (Achanurangatha Veedu)
Bharathan Award
2005 - (Achanurangatha Veedu)
He attended the Govt LP School, N Paravoor and later enrolled into the Govt. Boys High School, North Paravoor. Later he graduated with a BA from Maharajas College, Ernakulam. He won the University title in Mimicry three times. He chose Cochin Kalabhavan, and later moved on to Cochin Sagar to further cultivate his skills in mimicry. He was also a performer in Comicola, a hit comedy program on Asianet. | adaminte makan abu trailer |
He is a National Award winning Indian film actor and playback singer. His filmography includes the critically acclaimed blockbusters Thulluvadho Ilamai, Kadhal Kondein, Pudhupettai and Aadukalam, as well as the commercially successful films Thiruda Thirudi, Thiruvilayadal Arambam, Polladhavan, Yaaradi Nee Mohini and Padikathavan.
Born-Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja
July 28, 1983 (age 28)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation-Film actor
Years active-2000–present
Spouse-Aishwarya Rajinikanth
He is the son of film director Kasthuri Raja. He won the National Film Award for the Best Actor for the movie Aadukalam in 2011.
Aadukalam trailer HQ Video
58th National Awards 2011 Winners:
Best film: Malayalam film Adaminte Makan Abu
Best direction – Arunima Sharma
Special jury award – Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein
Best educational film – Advaitam
Best Art & culture film – Leaving Home
Dabangg wins award for wholesome entertainment
Malayalam actor wins best actor
Best non-feature film: The Germ
Best actor award to Salim Kumar and Dhanush
Best actress award shared by Mitalee Jagtap and Saranya
Best male singer – Suresh Wadkar
Best Female Singer – Rekha Bhardwaj for Ishqiya
Best music director (songs) – Vishal Bhardwaj for Ishqiya
Ishqiya gets Best Audiography Award
Best English film – Memories in March
Best Hindi film – Do Dooni Chaar
Best special effects – Enthiran, Robot
BEST FEATURE FILM:
Adaminte Makan Abu