Unni Mukundan
Unnikrishnan Mukundan Nair (born 22 September 1987) is an Indian actor, producer, singer, lyricist and social issues responder who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Telugu and Tamil films. In 2021, he won his first national award as a producer for his production debut film, Meppadiyan, which won the national award for the best film of a debut director. Unni Mukundan made his acting debut with the Tamil film Seedan (2011), a remake of Nandanam (2002). At the age of 23, after playing several small roles, Unni got his breakthrough with his lead role in Vysakh's action comedy Mallu Singh (2012). Later, he went on to star in several Malayalam films including commercially successful films like Vikramadithyan (2014), KL 10 Patthu (2015), Style (2016), Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya (2016), Achayans (2017) and Malikappuram (2022). He made his Telugu film debut with the 2016 film Janatha Garage. Unni Mukundan made his debut as a lyricist and singer with Achayans. He has also sponsored road safety measures by appearing in the motor vehicle department's advertisements. Early life Unni Mukundan was born on 22 September 1987 to Malayali parents Madathiparambil Mukundan Nair and Roji Mukundan. He completed his school from Pragati Higher Secondary School at Ahmedabad. He is graduated in English Literature and Journalism from Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad.(Thrissur). He was brought up in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. In his early days, he used to work with Motif, now known as TTEC. His ambition was to join the Indian Army before coming to the film industry. Career Debut and initial success (2011–2013) In 2011, Unni made his film debut in Tamil film Seedan, a remake of the Malayalam film Nandanam. Unni entered the Malayalam film industry through Bombay March 12 alongside Mammootty, directed by Babu Janardhanan. For his performance in Bombay March 12, he was earned awards as best newcomer from SIIMA, Asianet Film Awards, Asiavision, Jaihind TV, Amrita TV and Vanitha Film Awards. He played a supporting role in Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty, directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar. Unni got his turning point from the movie Mallu Singh (2012) directed by Vyshakh. The movie became a huge hit and ran over 100 days. He did cameo appearances in movies Theevram and The Hitlist. In the same year, he appeared in Ezham Suryan and I love Me directed by B. Unnikrishnan. His action sequences where well acclaimed by the audience. In 2013 he appeared in Ithu Pathiramanal and Orissa, both directed by M. Padmakumar. Also he was seen in D Company an anthology of three independently shot action films. Breakthrough (2014–present) In 2014, he appeared in The Last Supper directed by Vinil turned out to be a flop. But in the same year, he made a comeback by playing one of the titular role along with Dulquer Salmaan in hit movie Vikramadithyan directed by Lal Jose. In 2015, he was seen in supporting role in the Mammootty starrer Fireman directed by Deepu Karunakaran. Same year, he played the lead