Ganapathi S. Poduval (born 15 March 1995), known mononymously as Ganapathi, is an Indian actor who works in the Malayalam film industry. He is well-known for his roles as child artist in the films Vinodayathra (2007) and Pranchiyettan & The Saint (2010). He also played a major role in the film Chithrasalabhangalude Veedu (2008).
Film career
Ganapathi started his film career by doing dubbing for Santhosh Sivan’s movie Anandabhadram. Later, Santosh introduced him as a child actor through the Bilingual film Before The Rains. He got a breakthrough in his acting career after appearing in the film Vinodayathra, written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad.
He also got the starring role in the children's film Chithrashalabhangalude Veedu, directed by Krishnakumar and branched out into Hindi with The Waiting Room, directed by Maneej Premnath.
He essayed roles as child artist in various movies like Pranchiyettan & The Saint, Mallu Singh and Alibhai. After doing various character roles in movies like Kamattipaadam, Puthan Panam and Chunkzz, he went on to do the lead role in the Malayalam movie titled Vallikudilile Vellakkaran.
He was later seen in Mr. & Ms. Rowdy, directed by Jeethu Joseph. In COVID pandemic situation he directed a shortfilm titled "Onnu Chirikoo". He then acted in Mridul Nair’s Malayalam web series titled Instagraamam, along with Deepak Parambol. He starred in and co-wrote Jan.E.Man (2021), directed and written by his elder brother Chidambaram.
Additionally, Ganapathi was part of the third highest grossing Malayalam film, Manjummel Boys, directed by his brother Chidambaram.
Filmography
Note: All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted. Year Title RoleNotes Ref. 2007 Before the Rains Boy #2English-Malayalam filmVinodayathra Ganapathi Ali Bhai Ganapathi Ayur Rekha Jacob's son 2008Chithrasalabhangalude VeeduMuththu Innathe Chintha VishayamKamala's brother Lollipop Young Franko Pakal NakshatrangalYoung Aadi Sidharthan 2009 SamayamAppu 2010 Pranchiyettan & the SaintPauly The Waiting RoomTea stall boyHindi film 2011 Achan AppuShort film2012 Spirit Molester Mallu SinghHari 2013 Black ButterflySameer August ClubBenny 2015Tharakangale Saakshi Freddy 2016 Kammati PaadamCharlie Kavi Uddheshichathu..? Shukkoor 2017 Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol Jithin Honey Bee 2: Celebrations Freddy Honey Bee 2.5 Himself Georgettan's Pooram Kichu Puthan Panam Shine Chunkzz Riyas 2018UncleSam Padayottam Salaman Vallikudilile VellakkaranSam Joseph 2019Mr & Mrs RowdyAsif Under WorldFrog watcherCameo appearance 2020Onnu Chirikku Himself Short film as directorInstagramamSociety DuttWeb series2021 Jan.E.Man Dr. Faizal Also co-writer Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan Vivek 2022 Salute Thampi's son Gold Jaffar Thattassery Koottam Abbas 2023 Oh My Darling Josemon Cameo appearance Sulaikha Manzil Adhil Nalla Nilavulla Rathri Aneesh Padmini Rahul 2024 Manjummel Boys Krishnakumar aka "Kannan" Nadikar David's friend Cameo appearance Mandakini Sujith Vasu Adios Amigo Bintopi Oru Kattil Oru Muri 2025 Alappuzha Gymkhana Deepak Panikkar Ambalamukkile Visheshangal 2026 Prakambanam Sidharth Dhoomakethu Avaraachan & Sons
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