Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Filmmaker, Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/04/1955 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | Thycaud Village, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
Latest News about Maniyanpilla Raju
07/07/2025
He publicly denied comedian Tini Tom’s claim that he had told stories about late Malayalam legend Prem Nazir. Raju said he had never met Prem Nazir, pushing back against the viral remarks in a media interview.
03/05/2025
Maniyanpilla Raju revealed that he had undergone treatment for cancer, including radiation and chemotherapy, after the disease was detected beneath his tongue. He said the diagnosis came while he was working after Thudarum, and he later completed treatment successfully.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Real Name | Sudheer Kumar |
| Nickname | Raju |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Trivandrum |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Controversy | Accused of Sexual Abuse by actress Minu Muneer in 2024, which he denied. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1985 |
Family
| Father | Sekaran Nair |
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| Mother | Saraswathyamma |
| Siblings | 4 brothers including Surendran, sisters Ramani and Radha |
| Spouse | Indira Raju |
| Children | Sons - Sachin Raju (engineer), Niranj Raju (actor) |
Career
| Debut | Began his acting career in the Malayalam film 'Mohiniyattam' as a job hunter in 1976. |
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Favourites
| Actor | Mohanlal |
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| Food | Chicken Dishes, Biryani |
| Restaurant | Kethel in Thiruvananthapuram |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In his childhood, Raju was a devoted fan of chicken from Kethel Restaurant, even selling personal belongings to buy it. | |
| 2. He has been friends with Indian actor Mohanlal since his school days. | |
| 3. Acted in multiple Malayalam films during the 1970s and 1980s, gaining popularity through his roles. | |
| 4. Maniyanpilla Raju owns a part in the innovative restaurant Be@Kiwizo which employs robots for service. | |
| 5. He has hosted several Malayalam TV shows and judged multiple comedy competitions. |