Baiju Santhosh
Biography
Baiju Santhosh Kumar is an Indian male actor who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. He began his acting career in 1981, appearing as a child artist in the film Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla. Since then he has built a prolific career, accumulating more than one hundred film credits, with TMDB listing 155 known credits. He is also known simply as Baiju Santhosh. His work spans both film and television, and he continues to be active in the Malayalam entertainment industry. He has contributed to a wide range of genres and is recognized for his versatility. His extensive filmography reflects a long‑standing presence in the regional industry.
Career overview
Baiju Santhosh Kumar is an Indian actor who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, and is known professionally as Baiju Santhosh. His entry into the film industry began in 1981 when he appeared as a child artist in the Malayalam film Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla. From that early role, he continued to build a career on screen, transitioning from child performances to adult roles across a wide range of productions.
Over the ensuing decades Baiju has amassed a substantial body of work. The Movie Database lists more than 150 credited appearances, indicating that he has acted in well over one hundred films. His extensive filmography reflects a steady presence in the Malayalam film sector, contributing to numerous projects as a supporting and character actor. The breadth of his credits underscores his longevity and consistent involvement in the industry since his debut.
Throughout his career Baiju has been recognized for his versatility and reliability as a performer. While specific awards or honors are not detailed in the available sources, his continued activity and the volume of his credited roles attest to his established standing within Malayalam cinema. His professional identity remains closely associated with the name Baiju Santhosh, under which he is listed in major film databases.
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156 titles- Uyir (2026) as ASI Joy Thomas
- Bha. Bha. Ba. (2025) as C.K Joseph
- Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal (2025) as Venu
- L2: Empuraan (2025) as Murugan
- Adinaasam Vellapokkam (2025)
- Sahasam (2025) as Babeesh
- JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala (2025) as SI Kanagaraj
- Ennu Swantham Punyalan (2025)
- Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil (2024) as Dr. Purushothaman
- Nunakkuzhi (2024) as CI Abraham Tharakan
- Virundhu (2024)
- Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam (2024)
- Thundu (2024) as Police Commissioner Sathyachandran IPS
- CID Ramachandran Retd SI (2024) as Adv Lalji
- Virunnu (2024) as Balan Uncle
- Njan Kandatha Sare (2024)
- Once Upon a Time in Kochi (2024)
- Alone (2023) as Rashid (voice)
- Kolambi (2023)
- RDX: Robert Dony Xavier (2023) as Roy
- Boomerang (2023)
- Kaduva (2022) as Kora
- Vaashi (2022) as Adv. Satheesh Mulloor
- Aanandam Paramanandam (2022) as Sudhan
- Vamanan (2022) as C.I. Rajesh
- Kooman (2022) as Thambi
- Minnal Murali (2021) as S.I. Saajan
- Vidhi (2021)
- Vellam (2021) as Saji
- Kshanam (2021)
- Anugraheethan Antony (2021) as Dasappan
- Pidikittapulli (2021) as Thomas Kurian
- Shylock (2020) as Balakrishna Panicker
- Mariyam Vannu Vilakkoothi (2020) as Subhash
- Uriyadi (2020) as Mathayi Sunil
- Jeem Boom Bhaa (2019) as Clay Ravi
- Evidey (2019) as SI Simon Tharakan
- My Great Grandfather (2019)
- Happy Sardar (2019) as Stephen Jose
- Lucifer (2019) as Murugan
- Oru Yamandan Premakadha (2019) as S.I Pavan Kalyan
- Mikhael (2019) as Dr.Cherian
- An International Local Story (2019) as SI Mannavendran
- Margamkali (2019) as Antappan
- Pattabhiraman (2019) as Baiju
- Mera Naam Shaji (2019) as Shaji Sukumaran
- Childhood Friends (2019) as SI Susheelan
- Drama (2018) as Podiyan
- Kammara Sambhavam (2018) as Siju Dinesan
- Aravindante Athidhikal (2018) as Hari
- Vikadakumaran (2018) as Adv. Sundareshan Nadar (KD)
- Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal (2018) as Stephen
- Kamuki (2018) as Varghese Master
- Pokkiri Simon (2017) as S.I Sathyan
- Puthan Panam (2017) as Neutral Kunjappan
- Aadu 2 (2017) as Uthup Theckeparambil
- Sakhavu (2017) as Garuda Kankaani
- Utharam Parayathe... (2017) as C.I Sebastian
- Karinkunnam 6's (2016) as Lalu
- Style (2016) as Prakashan
- Mudhugauv (2016) as C.I. Pathmanabhan / Padayappa
- Swarna Kaduva (2016) as SI
- Saaradhi (2015) as S I Sathyanathan
- Angels (2014) as S.P. Ashok Kumar
- Left Right Left (2013) as Advocate Preman
- Up & Down: Mukalil Oralundu (2013) as Sam Christy
- Pakaram (2013) as Kabir
- Achante Aanmakkal (2012) as Koyikkal Mohandas
- Ee Adutha Kaalathu (2012) as Watson
- Uppukandam Brothers Back In Action (2011) as Uppukandam Benny
- Makeup Man (2011) as Joseph
- Utsava Kanavu (2011) Director
- Again Kasarkode Khaderbai (2010) as Manoj
- Best of Luck (2010)
- Pramani (2010)
- Best Actor (2010) as Police officer
- Angel John (2009) as Karate Master
- Seetha Kalyanam (2009) as Venki
- Magic Lamp (2008) as Mohanakrishnan
- Thavalam (2008) Director
- Twenty 20 (2008) as Satheesan
- College Kumaran (2008) as Santhosh
- Indrajith (2007)
- Detective (2007) as Suresh
- Sarkar Dada (2005) as Murali Nambiar
- Vettam (2004) as Gopalakrishnan's brother
- Mampazhakkalam (2004) as Shivan
- Vamanapuram Bus Route (2004) as Kuryappan
- Kilichundan Mambazham (2003) as Kunjahammed
- Pattanathil Sundaran (2003) as Venugopal
- Thillana Thillana (2003)
- Chirikkudukka (2002) as Premachandran
- Bhadra (2001)
- Sravu (2001) as Kannan
- Nagaravadhu (2001) as Aby Cheriyan
- Mark Antony (2000) as Kariyachan
- My Dear Karady (1999) as Rajappan
- Meenakshi Kalyanam (1998) as Wilson
- Mattupetti Machan (1998) as Kannappan
- Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan (1997) as Rajendra Mannadiyar
- Kalyana Kacheri (1997)
- Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum (1997) as Ajayan
- Kalyana Unnikal (1997) as Mammunni
- Killikurushiyile Kudumba Mela (1997) as Premachandran
- Poothumbiyum Poovalanmarum (1996) as Hyder
- Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum (1996)
- Vanarasena (1996)
- Achan Kombath Amma Varambath (1995) as Gopikrishnan
- Street (1995)
- Rajadhani (1994) as Jaggu
- Njan Kodiswaran (1994) as Sunny
- Chukkan (1994)
- Kudumba Visesham (1994) as Santhosh
- Kudumba Visesham (1994) as Santhosh M. Nair
- Commissioner (1994) as Sunny Thomas
- Kadal (1994)
- Gamanam (1994)
- Dollar (1993) as Chandi
- Sthreedhanam (1993) as Pradeep
- Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni (1993) as Dasan
- Uppukandam Brothers (1993) as Uppukandam Thankachan
- Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993) as Siyad
- Kasarkode Khaderbhai (1992) as Manoj
- Neelakurukkan (1992) as Sudheer
- Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam (1991) as Krishnankutti
- Innathe Program (1991) as Dasappan
- Kankettu (1991)
- Souhrudam (1991) as Reni
- Mimics Parade (1991) as Manoj
- Ponnaranjanam (1990) as Mathappan
- Parallel College (1990) as Hameed
- Kottayam Kunjachan (1990) as Bosco
- News (1989)
- Mudra (1989) as Vinayan
- Vadakkunokkiyantram (1989) as Thalathil Prakashan
- Muthukkudayum Choodi (1989)
- Dhinarathrangal (1988) as Biju
- Kudumbapuranam (1988) as gopu
- Kandathum Kettathum (1988)
- Charavalayam (1988)
- Sayam Sandhya (1986) as Tea Supplier
- Veendum (1986) as Bike Passenger
- Ennu Nathante Nimmi (1986) as Venkidi
- Nirakkoottu (1985) as Boy at the Petrol Pump
- Onningu Vannengil (1985) as Young Mohandas
- Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki (1985)
- Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki (1985)
- Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984) as Chikku
- Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol (1984)
- Karyam Nissaram (1983) as Biju
- Kelkatha Sabdam (1982) as Ravikkuttan
- Mohanavalli
- Aaravam as Binu Ashan
- Thimingalavettah
- Zam Zam
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Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Baiju Santhosh best known for?
Baiju Santhosh is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Uyir (2026), Thundu (2024), RDX: Robert Dony Xavier (2023), Vaashi (2022).
When and where was Baiju Santhosh born?
Baiju Santhosh was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
How many credits does Baiju Santhosh have?
Baiju Santhosh has accumulated over 156 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2026.
What is Baiju Santhosh's background in cinema and television?
Baiju Santhosh Kumar is an Indian male actor who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. He began his acting career in 1981, appearing as a child artist in the film Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla. Since then he has built a prolific career, accumulating more than one hu...
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