Quick Info
| Profession | Criminal |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/05/1946 |
| Age | 80 years |
| Birthplace | Cheriyanad, Chengannur, Alappuzha, Kerala |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Sukumara Kurup
28/08/2026
Kerala's Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala ordered the state Crime Branch to verify reports that Sukumara Kurup may be alive and living in Brunei under a different identity. Police said the claims were unverified and that Interpol would be approached if required.
27/08/2026
A Malayalam news channel broadcast a photograph it said showed Sukumara Kurup living in Brunei, reviving decades-old speculation about the fugitive's whereabouts. The picture was later identified as showing Damodara Menon, a Thrissur native, and his family confirmed this, so the sighting was not verified as Kurup.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | P K Gopalakrishna Kurup |
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| Nickname(s) | Suku |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 172 cm (5' 8") |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Pre-degree course (failed) |
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Personal Life
| Ethnicity | Malayali |
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| Caste | Nair Community |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sukumara Kurup is an Indian fugitive associated with the Chacko murder case in 1984. | |
| 2. He grew up in a middle-class environment in Cheriyanad, Chengannur, Alappuzha, Kerala. | |
| 3. Kurup initially served in the Indian Air Force before becoming a fugitive. | |
| 4. To receive insurance funds, he staged his death through Chacko's murder. | |
| 5. Despite attempts, Kurup eluded capture and continues to evade authorities. | |
| 6. Numerous speculations regarding his location have surfaced since the incident. | |
| 7. He grew up in a middle-class Nair household in Cheriyanad, Chengannur, Alappuzha, Kerala. | |
| 8. He moved to Abu Dhabi in 1970 and assumed the identity Sukumara Pillai, rising in social and professional status. | |
| 9. He married Sarasamma at Sri Ram Mandir in Bombay before moving to the Persian Gulf. | |
| 10. Kurup initially served in the Indian Army Medical Corps before becoming a fugitive. | |
| 11. He faked his death once before by bribing an official to report his death while in military service. | |
| 12. The insurance fraud scheme was inspired by a similar case in Germany. | |
| 13. He fled to Madras after the crime and has remained a fugitive for over four decades. | |
| 14. A 2021 Malayalam film titled Kurup, starring Dulquer Salmaan, was based on his story. |
