Indrans

Actor, Former Costume Designer

Indian Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Former Costume Designer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth16/03/1956
Age70 years
BirthplaceThiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameKochuvelu Surendran
Other NameK. Surendran

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6"
Height (cm)168
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Educational BackgroundStudied up to Class 4; appeared for the Class VII equivalency examination in 2024.
College/UniversityDid not attend

Personal Life

Food HabitVegetarian/Non-vegetarian
ControversyIn 2023, faced criticism for comments on the WCC and Actress Assault Case but later apologized.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date23/02/1985

Family

Wife/SpouseShantakumari Indrans
Children
  • Son - Mahendran
  • Daughter - Mahitha
Parents
FatherPalavila Kochuvelu
MotherGomathi
Siblings
  • K. Jayakumar
  • 4

Career

Debut Film
As ActorChoothattam (1981)
As Costume DesignerChoothattam (1981)
Awards
  • 2015: Special Mention for the Malayalam film 'Apothecary' at the 45th Kerala State Film Awards
  • 2016: Special Honorary Award at CPC Cine Awards
  • 2018: Best Actor award for the film 'Aalorukkam' at the 48th Kerala State Film Awards
  • 2019: Best Actor award for the film 'Veyilmarangal' at the 30th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF)
  • 2019: N.N. Pillai Smaraka Puraskaram (N.N. Pillai Memorial Award)
  • 2022: Best Entertainer - Character Role award at the Mazhavil Entertainment Awards
  • 2023: Special Mention for the film 'Home' at the 69th National Film Awards
  • 2024: Best Supporting Actor award for the film 'Udal' at the 68th Filmfare Awards South
  • 2024: Cherukad Award for the autobiography 'Indradhanussu'

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Indrans was born as Kochuvelu Surendran in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
2. He grew up in Kumarapuram, Thiruvananthapuram.
3. Indrans was a bright student but left school after class 4 due to financial difficulties.
4. He learned tailoring from his uncle and opened ‘Indrans Brothers Tailors’ in Kumarapuram.
5. Indrans was hesitant to get married due to insecurities about his physique.
6. Entered the film industry as an actor and costume designer in 'Choothaattam' (1981).
7. Gained attention for his role as a marriage broker in 'Meleparambil Anveedu' (1993).
8. In the 1990s and 2000s, rose to prominence as a comedian.
9. Has acted in several notable films and television series.
10. Resumed education by appearing for the Class VII equivalency examination in 2024.
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