Actors who flopped on big screen but managed to shine on TV
Malayalam TV has been a life-changer for many actors in the entertainment industry. Albeit trying their luck in movies, some of them shined more in television. Here is a quick look at actors who flopped on the big screen but managed to shine on TV.
Varada
Actress Varada started her acting career with the movie 'Vaasthavam' in 2006 playing a supporting cast. However, she became a sensation on Malayalam TV with her lead character Dr. Lakshmi Sharan in 'Pranayam'.
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Malavika Wales
Albeit making her acting debut with the movie, 'Malarvaadi Arts Club', Malavika Wales shot to fame with her titular character in the show, 'Ponnambili'. Currently, this most desirable woman on Malayalam TV is playing the lead character in 'Manjil Virinja Poovu'.
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Sreeram Ramachandran
Sreeram also made his acting debut with the movie 'Malarvaadi Arts Club' in 2010. But, his fortune changed when he played the lead character in the popular sitcom 'Just Fun Chumma'. Later, he became a sensation with his role of Jeeva in 'Kasthooriman'.
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Sreejith Vijay
Even though his character Pappu in the remake movie, 'Rathinirvedam', Sreejith Vijay became a household name with his serials, 'Swathi Nakshatram Chothi', 'Kudumbavilakku' and more.
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Biju Sopanam
Actor Biju Sopanam also started his acting career playing supporting roles in movies like 'Rajamanikyam', 'Black Butterfly', the actor became a sensation with his character Balu in the popular sitcom 'Uppum Mulakum'. Undoubtedly, Biju is one of the much-loved actors in Malayalam TV.
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Sajin
Santhwanam's Shivan aka Sajin started his acting career with movies like, 'Plustwo' and 'Malayali'. However, it is the TV industry that gave him the popularity he dreamt of.
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