Alexander Prasanth
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Prasanth Alexander | |
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 Prasanth in 2019 | |
| Born | Prasanth Alexander 2 November 1979 Thiruvalla, Kerala, India |
| Other names | Alexander Prasanth |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse | Sheeba |
| Children | 2 |
Alexander Prasanth[1] is an Indian actor and producer who primarily appears in Malayalam films.[2] He made his debut through the 2002 movie Nammal.[3] Prasanth is known for portraying the lead role of Sebastian in Purusha Pretham - Male Ghost.[4]
Career
Prasanth began his career as an anchor of Crazy Records on Asianet. He made his acting debut in 2002 with Kamal's film Nammal.[5] Prasanth later acted in several minor and character roles in more than 50 Malayalam movies. He did notable roles in the films like Ordinary, Best Actor, Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya, Ira, The Great Father, Johny Johny Yes Appa etc. Movies like Action Hero Biju and Operation Java gave him a new lease on his film career.[5] He made his Hindi film debut in 2019 for Rajkumar Gupta's India's Most Wanted, playing the role of South Indian Intelligence Officer Pillai.[6] He has also worked as the creative director for the film Race.[7]
Personal life
He was born to Rev. K. P. Alexander and Leelamma. Prasanth completed his education from Mar Thoma College Tiruvalla and Kodaikanal Christian College. He is married to Sheeba, a professor at Mar Thoma College, Thiruvalla.[8]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
- All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nammal | Benny | |
| 2004 | Koottu | Ratheesh | |
| 2005 | Annorikkal | Haridas | |
| 2006 | Achanurangatha Veedu | Tomichan | |
| Palunku | The Seller | ||
| Pothan Vava | TV Reporter | ||
| 2007 | Detective | Villager | |
| Soorya Kireedam | Vivek | ||
| 2008 | College Kumaran | Aby | |
| Mulla | Tamil Director | ||
| 2009 | Changathikkoottam | Madhav | |
| Nammal Thammil | College Student | ||
| 2010 | Best Actor | Co-director | |
| 2011 | Bombay March 12 | Terrorist | |
| Swapna Sanchari | Reporter | ||
| 2012 | Ordinary | Jeep Driver | |
| 2013 | Players | Niseer | |
| Lisammayude Veedu | Tomichan Muthalali | ||
| Hotel California | Loyid | ||
| God for Sale | Comrade | ||
| Crocodile Love Story | Managing Director | ||
| 101 Chodyangal | |||
| Kalimannu | Advocate | ||
| 2014 | Konthayum Poonoolum | ||
| Praise The Lord | |||
| Avatharam | Jamal | ||
| The Dolphins | |||
| 2016 | Action Hero Biju | Jose Pottakkuzhy | |
| Ithu Thaanda Police | David Xavier | ||
| Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya | Kuriachan | ||
| Kavi Uddheshichathu..? | Shaji | ||
| 10 Kalpanakal | |||
| 2017 | The Great Father | Johnny | |
| Puthan Panam | |||
| Adventures of Omanakuttan | Varadan | ||
| Avarude Raavukal | Buji Pattavayal | ||
| Chicken Kokkachi | Pappan | ||
| Ayaal Sashi | MLA | ||
| Kadamkadha | Subash | ||
| Thrissivaperoor Kliptham | |||
| Ramaleela | |||
| Sherlock Toms | Joby Tharakan | ||
| 2018 | Kaly | ||
| Kunju Daivam | Jobichan | ||
| Ira | Varun | ||
| Oraayiram Kinaakkalaal | |||
| Velakkaari Aayirunthaalum En Mohavalli | |||
| Oru Kuttanadan Blog | Poly | ||
| Johny Johny Yes Appa | Preist | ||
| 2019 | Madhura Raja | MLA Cleetus | |
| Mask | Najeeb | ||
| India's Most Wanted | Rudra Pillai | ||
| Shubharathri | Salam | ||
| Safe | Cyber cell officer | ||
| King Fish | Adv. Kuruvila | ||
| 2020 | Shylock | Broker Kumar | |
| 2021 | Vrithakrithiyilulla Chathuram | S. I. | |
| One | Jose, MLA Opposition | ||
| Operation Java | Basheer | ||
| Mohan Kumar Fans | Shivan | ||
| Anugraheethan Antony | Francis | ||
| Oru Thathvika Avalokanam | |||
| 2022 | Night Drive | Praanchi | |
| Adithattu | Srank Raayan | ||
| Aviyal | Sebastian | ||
| CBI 5: The Brain | CBI Officer Sudhi Nair | ||
Aarattu |
Panchayat Vice President | ||
| 21 Grams | CI Sreenivas | ||
| Puzhu | Jamal | ||
| Four | Dominic Sir | ||
| King Fish | Adv Kuruvilla | ||
| Vivaha Avahanam | Prabhakaran | ||
| Nalam Mura | S.I. Raneesh | ||
| 2023 | Maheshum Marutiyum | [9] | |
| Purusha Pretham | Super Sebastian [10] | Released on SonyLIV[11] | |
| Kolla | Aliyan | [12] | |
| Pappachan Olivilanu | C.P.O Jameskutty | ||
| Kunjamminis Hospital | Rajan Kartha |
As an anchor
| Year | Program | Role | channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Crazy Records | Anchor | Asianet | Campus Gameshow |
| 2002-2008 | Valkkannadi | Anchor, Asst Producer | Asianet | Family Gameshow |
| 2005-2006 | Bubblegum | Anchor | JaiHind TV | |
| 2008-2010 | Box Office | anchor | Surya TV | |
| 2016 | Star Challenge | Associate Producer | Flowers TV |
References
- ^ m.g, Gokul (11 May 2019). "Ticket to Bollywood". The Asian Age. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ^ sreekumar, priya (11 August 2018). "Donning the cassock on screen". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ "People who aren't smart enough speak ill about others on social media: Prasanth Alexander". Cinema Express. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ a b "'ഇപ്പോൾ ആർക്കും ആരേയും നായകൻ ആക്കാവുന്ന സമയമാണ്': പ്രശാന്ത് അലക്സാണ്ടർ". malayalam.samayam.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ "Prashanth Alexander's appearance in Arjun Kapoor's film India's Most Wanted garners attention - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ "ഫിൽറ്റേർഡ് മെസേജിൽ നിന്നും ബോളിവുഡിലെത്തിയ കഥ പറഞ്ഞ് അലക്സാണ്ടർ പ്രശാന്ത്". Indian Express Malayalam (in Malayalam). 7 March 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ^ "'മധുരരാജയിൽ നിന്നും ബോളിവുഡിലേക്ക്, രാശിയാണ് പുതിയ വീട്' : പ്രശാന്ത്". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ "'Maheshum Maruthiyum' to release on March 10". The New Indian Express. 28 February 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ "Purusha Pretham Movie Review: Gritty procedural with an even blend of the comic and morbid". Cinema Express. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
External links
- Alexander Prasanth at IMDb