Suraj Vasudevan (born 30 June 1976), known professionally as Suraj Venjaramoodu, is an Indian actor, comedian, impressionist and television presenter who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema, television and stage. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in more than 250 films and is the recipient of a National Film Award and four Kerala State Film Awards.
| Full name | Suraj Vasudevan |
|---|---|
| Stage name | Suraj Venjaramoodu |
| Born | 30 June 1976 |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, impressionist, television presenter |
| Industry | Malayalam cinema, television, stage |
| Notable awards | National Film Award for Best Actor (2013); Kerala State Film Awards (×4) |
Through the 2000s and into the mid-2010s, Suraj established himself as one of the most prolific comedic performers in Malayalam cinema. His work as an impressionist and a stage performer fed into a steady screen career marked by a distinctive comic timing and mimicry. During this period, he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Comedian on three occasions — in 2009, 2010 and 2013.
From the mid-2010s, Suraj's filmography moved towards character parts and leading roles, broadening his image beyond comedy. In 2013, he won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his lead performance in Perariyathavar, a milestone that signalled his arrival as a serious dramatic actor.
In 2019, he received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his performances in Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 and Vikruthi, further consolidating his standing as a leading performer in Malayalam cinema.
Suraj Venjaramoodu's career illustrates a notable transition within Malayalam cinema, where a performer typecast in comic roles successfully reinvented himself as a leading dramatic actor. His National Film Award win for Perariyathavar was widely seen as a turning point, and his subsequent Best Actor recognition at the Kerala State Film Awards confirmed his versatility across genres.