Saiju Govinda Kurup (born 12 March 1979) is an Indian film actor who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut in a leading role with the period drama Mayookham (2005), directed by Hariharan, and has since appeared in over 150 films in both lead and supporting capacities.
| Full name | Saiju Govinda Kurup |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 March 1979 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Industry | Malayalam cinema |
| Debut film | Mayookham (2005) |
| Debut director | Hariharan |
Kurup belongs to the Malayalam film industry based in Kerala, India, and has built his career largely within Malayalam-language productions.
Kurup entered Malayalam cinema in 2005 with Mayookham, a film directed by the veteran filmmaker Hariharan, in which he played a leading role. Over the subsequent years, he transitioned across leading and supporting parts, accumulating credits in more than 150 films across genres in Malayalam cinema.
With a prolific filmography spanning leading and character roles, Saiju Kurup is among the busy character actors of contemporary Malayalam cinema, having worked with a range of directors since his debut under Hariharan.
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