Ganapathi S. Poduval (born 15 March 1995) is an Indian actor who works in the Malayalam film industry. He is well-known for his roles as child artist in the films Vinodayathra (2007) and Pranchiyettan & The Saint (2010). He also played a major role in the film Chithrasalabhangalude Veedu (2008).[1]
Ganapathi started his film career by doing dubbing for Santhosh Sivan’s movie Anandabhadram.[2] Later, Santosh Sivan introduced him as a child actor through the Bilingual film Before The Rains.[3] He got a breakthrough in his acting career after appearing in the film Vinodayathra, written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad.[4]
He also got the starring role in the children's film Chithrashalabhangalude Veedu, directed by Krishnakumar and branched out into Hindi with The Waiting Room, directed by Maneej Premnath.[5]
He essayed roles as child artist in various movies like Pranchiyettan & The Saint, Mallu Singh and Alibhai. After doing various character roles in movies like Kamattipaadam, Puthan Panam and Chunkzz, he went on to do the lead role in the Malayalam movie titled Vallikudilile Vellakkaran.[6][7]
He was later seen in Mr. & Ms. Rowdy, directed by Jeethu Joseph.[8] In COVID pandemic situation he directed a shortfilm titled "Onnu Chirikoo". He then acted in Mridul Nair’s Malayalam web series titled Instagraamam, along with Deepak Parambol.[9] He starred in and co-wrote Jan.E.Man (2021), directed and written by his elder brother Chidambaram.[10][11]
Additionally, Ganapathi was part of the second highest grossing Malayalam film, Manjummel Boys, directed by his brother Chidambaram. [12]
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Before the Rains | Boy #2 | English-Malayalam film | |
| Vinodayathra | Ganapathi | |||
| Ali Bhai | Ganapathi | |||
| Ayur Rekha | Jacob's son | |||
| 2008 | Chithrasalabhangalude Veedu | Muththu | ||
| Innathe Chintha Vishayam | Kamala's brother | |||
| Lollipop | Young Franko | |||
| Pakal Nakshatrangal | Young Aadi Sidharthan | |||
| 2009 | Samayam | Appu | ||
| 2010 | Pranchiyettan & the Saint | Pauly | ||
| The Waiting Room | Tea stall boy | Hindi film | ||
| 2011 | Achan | Appu | Short film | |
| 2012 | Spirit | Molester | ||
| Mallu Singh | Hari | |||
| 2013 | Black Butterfly | Sameer | ||
| August Club | Benny | |||
| 2015 | Tharakangale Saakshi | Freddy | ||
| 2016 | Kammati Paadam | Charlie | ||
| Kavi Uddheshichathu..? | Shukkoor | |||
| 2017 | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Jithin | ||
| Honey Bee 2: Celebrations | Freddy | |||
| Honey Bee 2.5 | Himself | |||
| Georgettan's Pooram | Kichu | |||
| Puthan Panam | Shine | |||
| Chunkzz | Riyas | |||
| 2018 | Uncle | Sam | ||
| Padayottam | Salaman | |||
| Vallikudilile Vellakkaran | Sam Joseph | |||
| 2019 | Mr & Mrs Rowdy | Asif | ||
| Under World | Frog watcher | Cameo appearance | ||
| 2020 | Onnu Chirikku | Himself | Short film as director | |
| Instagramam | Society Dutt | Web series | ||
| 2021 | Jan.E.Man | Dr. Faizal | Also co-writer | [13] |
| Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan | Vivek | |||
| 2022 | Salute | Thampi's son | ||
| Gold | Jaffar | |||
| Thattassery Koottam | Abbas | [14] | ||
| 2023 | Oh My Darling | Josemon | Cameo appearance | |
| Sulaikha Manzil | Adhil | [15] | ||
| Nalla Nilavulla Rathri | Aneesh | [16] | ||
| Padmini | Rahul | [17] | ||
| 2024 | Manjummel Boys | Krishnakumar aka "Kannan" | [18] | |
| Nadikar | David's friend | Cameo appearance | [19] | |
| Mandakini | Sujith Vasu | [20] | ||
| Adios Amigo | Bintopi | [21] | ||
| Oru Kattil Oru Muri | [22] | |||
| 2025 | Alappuzha Gymkhana | Deepak Panikkar | [23] |
