Balu Varghese
Balu Varghese | |
|---|---|
 Balu Varghese in 2024 | |
| Born | 26 October 1991 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse |
Aileena Catherin (m. 2020) |
| Relatives | |
Balu Varghese is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. He began his acting career as a child actor in Chanthupottu (2005).
Early life and career
[edit]Balu Varghese was born in Kochi. He is the son of E. J. Varghese and Neena Varghese. He is also the nephew of Malayalam actor Lal and music director Alex Paul. He made his acting debut in 2005, by playing a child artist in Chanthupottu.[1] He later starred in Lal Jr.’s directorial debut film Honey Bee.
Personal life
[edit]He married Aileena Catherin Amon on 2 February 2020.[2] They have a son named Ezekiel Amy Varghese, who was born on March 31, 2021[3][4]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
- All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Chanthupottu | Younger Kumaran | Child artist | |
| 2006 | Oruvan | Young Shivan | ||
| 2007 | Arabikkatha | Young Cuba Mukundan | ||
| 2008 | Thalappavu | Young S. Raveendran Pillai | ||
| 2010 | Kanmazha Peyyum Munpe | Ijas | ||
| Paappi Appacha | Vijeesh | |||
| 2011 | Manikiakkallu | Basheer | ||
| Arjunan Saakshi | Selvam | |||
| 2012 | Cobra | Young Kari | [5] | |
| 2013 | Maad Dad | Young Eesho | ||
| Honey Bee | Ambrose Perera | [6] | ||
| Bicycle Thieves | Sabu | Cameo Role | ||
| 2014 | Happy Journey | Freddy | ||
| Hi I'm Tony | Sameer | Cameo Role | ||
| Ithihasa | Vikki | [7] | ||
| Money Ratnam | Joppa's son | |||
| 2015 | Namasthe Bali | Freakan Fakrudeen | ||
| Onnam Loka Mahayudham | Bijesh | |||
| Oru Second Class Yathra | Kumar | |||
| Aana Mayil Ottakam | Ram | Lead role | ||
| Appavum Veenjum | Jithu | |||
| 2016 | Style | Prayagan a.k.a. Di Caprio | ||
| King Liar | Antappan | [8] | ||
| Darvinte Parinamam | Ravi | |||
| Inspector Dawood Ibrahim | unknown | Cameo role | ||
| Marubhoomiyile Aana | Martin | |||
| Kavi Uddheshichathu..? | Karal | |||
| 2017 | Honey Bee 2 | Ambrose Perera | [9] | |
| Ezra | Unknown | Cameo role | ||
| Sarvopari Palakkaran | Joymon | |||
| Honey Bee 2.5 | Himself | Cameo role | ||
| Chunkz | Romario | Lead role | [10] | |
| Tharangam | Joy C | [11] | ||
| 2018 | Vallikkudilile Vellakkaran | Tom Joseph | ||
| Premasoothram | Prakashan | Lead Role | [12] | |
| Ladoo | Rahul | [13] | ||
| 2019 | Vijay Superum Pournamiyum | Roshan | Also playback singer | [14] |
| Oru Kuprasidha Payyan | Jinesh | [15] | ||
| Muhabathin Kunjabdulla | [16] | |||
| Janamaithri | Jack Daniels | Cameo Role | ||
| Under World | Frog catcher | Cameo Role | ||
| Happy Sardar | Iqbaal Moos | |||
| Puzhikkadakan | Sebastian / Seban | |||
| 2021 | Operation Java | Anthony | Lead Role | [17] |
| Tsunami | Boby Francis | Lead Role Also playback singer |
[18] | |
| Ellam Sheriyakum | [19] | |||
| Jan.E.Man | Monichchan | Lead Role | [20] | |
| Sumesh and Ramesh | Ramesh | Lead Role | [21] | |
| 2022 | Vichithram | Joyner | ||
| 2023 | Charles Enterprises | Ravi | [22] | |
| Maharani | [23] | |||
| 2024 | Manjummel Boys | Sixen | [24] | |
| Nadikar | Lenin | [25] | ||
| TBA | 1 Princess Street † | TBA | [26] | |
| Alankam † | TBA | [27] | ||
| Al Karama † | TBA | [28] | ||
| Aanaparambile World Cup † | TBA | [29] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Child actor comes of age". 15 April 2014.
- ^ "Balu Varghese Engagement with Aileena Catherin held at Kochi today". 25 January 2020.
- ^ "Actor Balu Varghese and model Aileena Amon blessed with baby boy". The News Minute. 1 April 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Star couple Balu Varghese-Aileena name son Ezekiel Amy Varghese". English Mathrubhumi News. 29 June 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ K. S., Aravind (17 March 2016). "Lal fulfills nephew's wish". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Honey Bee gave me a break: Balu Varghese". The Times Of India. 9 November 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Ithihasa : News about the Malayalam Movie Ithihasa". The Times Of India. 9 October 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Balu Varghese acts with Dileep after a decade". The Times Of India. 27 October 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Honey Bee 2 is on: Balu Varghese". The Times Of India. 8 November 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Balu Varghese, Vishak Nair turn engineering students in Chunkzz". The Times Of India. 26 February 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Tharangam: A laudable experiment". New Indian Express. 1 October 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Premasoothram' movie review: Amusing escapades of a love guru". The New Indian Express. 12 May 2018. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Ladoo 'bursting' idea". The Deccan Chronicle. 27 September 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "I prefer making feel-good films: Director Jis Joy". The New Indian Express. 7 January 2017. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "'Oru Kuprasidha Payyan' will be an emotionally engaging film, says Tovino Thomas". The News Minute. 23 October 2018. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Balu Varghese: Mohabathin Kunjabdulla is all about Kunjabdulla finding his childhood lover". The Times Of India. 6 November 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Operation Java: An engaging cybercrime thriller". Deccan Herald. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Lal and Lal Jr team up for comedy entertainer 'Tsunami'". The News Minute. 8 February 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Ellam Sheriyakum Movie Review: A thought-provoking political drama". The Times Of India. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "First Jan-e-Man poster reveals complete cast". The New Indian Express. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "സഹോദരന്റെ പ്രണയം വരുത്തിയ വിന; ചിരിപ്പിച്ച് സുമേഷും രമേഷും : Review". Mathrubhumi News. 11 December 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Charles Enterprises gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Shine Tom Chacko, Roshan Mathew's Maharani, gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ^ "Manjummel Boys gets a release date". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Tovino's Nadikar Thilakam shoot completed". Cinema Express. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Malayalam Actress Archana Kavi To Make A Comeback With 1 Princess Street". News18. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Balu Varghese and Lukman in 'Aalankam'". Sify.com. 28 October 2021. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese and Sudhhy Koppa in Al Karama". The Times Of India. 8 November 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Aanaparambile World Cup gearing up for release". The New Indian Express. 29 September 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.[dead link]