Amith Chakalakkal Saju (born 13 August 1985), known as Amith Chakalakkal, is an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema. He lives in Kochi, Kerala. He is known for his roles in the movie Honey Bee (2013) and Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam (2019).
Early life and education Chakalakkal was born on 13 August 1985. He studied in Rajagiri High School, Kalamassery, Kochi. He has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He paved his way into modeling through the TV reality show Mammootty, The Best Actor Award, in Asianet.
Career Chakalakkal was first featured in an album, Atma, in the song "Mounam Melle" along with Pushpa Mathew. He broke into films after his stint on the reality show Mammootty, the best actor award.
He first appeared in ABCD as a junior artist. His first character role in Jean Paul Lal's directorial debut, Honey Bee. He played the role of Nizam Rowther in the 2014 Indian Malayalam-language period thriller film, Iyobinte Pusthakam. The following year, he acted in Lal Bahadur Shastri and Sapthamashree Thaskaraha. He was well received and appreciated for his portrayal of Prince Chakkalakkal in the movie C/O Saira Banu. He made his first lead role in the movie Melle. In 2018, he performed a key role in Jayasurya-starrer Pretham 2. In 2019, he starred in the lead role in the thriller movie Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapaathakam, with his portrayal of a young hotheaded priest earning him praise.
Filmography
Year Title Role Notes2013 Honey BeeMartinDebut Film ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi Police Officer Cameo Appearance 2014 Masala Republic Ags Officer FirozHi I'm TonyCI NarasimhanSapthamashree ThaskarahaNobel's SonIyobinte PusthakamNizam RawtharLal Bahadur ShastriArjunKranthiStalinUnreleased2016King LiarHost of Max Asian Beauty Contest Cameo AppearanceKolumittayiVipin 2017Honey Bee 2: CelebrationsMartinC/O Saira BanuPrince ChakkalakkalHoneybee 2.5As HimselfMelle Dr.RejiLead role 2018 Kayamkulam Kochunni Mammad Pretham 2 Tapas Menon 2019 Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam Ex-CPO Fr. Vincent Kombana Lead role 2021 Yuvam Adv. Aby Lead role Djibouti Louie Lead Role Aaha Ani 2022 Theru Arjun 2023 Santhosham Gireesh Praavu Aravindan 2024 Chithini 2026 Muthassi Rajan ZEE5 series rowspan=2 Filming Filming
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