Narain
Biography
Sunil Kumar, who works under the stage name Narain, is an Indian actor active in Malayalam and Tamil cinema. He was born on 7 October in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), West Bengal, India. Narain entered films with Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s Nizhalkuthu and subsequently appeared in Malayalam productions such as 4 the People, Achuvinte Amma, and Classmates. As of the latest records he has accumulated more than sixty credited performances. He is the son of Ramakrishnan Nair and Shantha Nair, is married to Manju Haridas, and the couple have a daughter, Tanmayaa Narain. He is identified in databases under alternative spellings including Sunil Kumar Narain and Ram Naren.
Career overview
Sunil Kumar, who works under the stage name Narain, is an Indian actor whose career has encompassed both Malayalam and Tamil cinema. He entered the film industry with a debut role in Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s Malayalam drama Nizhalkuthu. Following that initial appearance, Narain secured parts in several notable Malayalam productions, including 4 the People, Achuvinte Amma, and Classmates, establishing himself as a regular presence in the regional market.
Throughout his professional life, Narain has accumulated a substantial body of work, with a record of more than sixty‑five acting credits across film and television. His performances have been recognized in the industry’s databases, where he is listed under variations of his name such as Sunil Kumar Narain, Ram Naren, and others. Narain was born on 7 October in Kolkata (formerly referred to as Calcutta), India. His career continues to reflect a focus on roles within the Malayalam and Tamil film sectors.
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64 titles- Jana Nayagan (2026) as Kaleel
- Eko (2025) as Navy Officer
- Pharma (2025) as Dr. Vijay
- Aghosham (2025)
- Sahasam (2025) as Rajeev Nambiar
- Devara: Part 1 (2024) as Irfan
- Manorathangal (2024) as Prabhakaran
- Gumasthan (2024) as Hari
- 2018 (2023) as Winston
- Gandeevadhari Arjuna (2023) as Ajit Chandra
- Iraivan (2023) as Andrew
- 800 (2023) as Velupillai Prabhakaran
- Queen Elizabeth (2023) as Alex
- Vikram (2022) as Bejoy
- Pearle Maaney Show (2022) as Self
- Yugi (2022) as Nanda
- Adrishyam (2022) as Nanda
- Marconi Mathai (2019)
- Kaithi (2019) as Bejoy
- Madura Raja (2019)
- Sisterleaf (2019) as Vinod
- Champion (2019)
- Odiyan (2018) as Prakashan
- Police Junior (2018)
- U Turn (2018) as Ritesh
- Adam Joan (2017) as Cyriac
- Rum (2017) as Thomas
- Angane Thanne Nethave Anchettennam Pinnale (2016) as Karthika Perumal
- Kavi Uddheshichathu..? (2016) as Vattathil Bosco
- Hallelooya (2016) as Dr. Roy K. Thomas
- Kathukutty (2015)
- Njangalude Veettile Athidhikal (2014) as Raj
- 3 Dots (2013) as Dr. Isaac
- Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath (2013) as Income Tax Officer
- Red Rain (2013) as Jay
- Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha (2013) as Sreekumar
- Ayalum Njanum Thammil (2012) as Vivek
- Grandmaster (2012) as Kishore
- Mugamoodi (2012) as Anguchamy/Dragon
- Thambikottai (2011)
- Veeraputhran (2011) as Muhammed Abdu Rahiman
- Robin Hood (2009) as Alexander Felix
- Bhagyadevatha (2009) as Sajan Joseph
- Anjathe (2008) as Sathyavan a.k.a. Sathya
- Minnaminnikoottam (2008) as Abhilash (Abhi)
- Pallikoodam (2007) as Vetrivel
- Panthayakozhi (2007) as Nandhu
- Ore Kadal (2007) as Jayakumar
- Chithiram Pesuthadi (2006) as Thiru
- Classmates (2006) as Murali Iyer
- Nenjirukkum Varai (2006) as Ganesh
- By The People (2005) as Rajan Mathew
- Achuvinte Amma (2005) as Adv. Immanuel John (Ijo)
- Annorikkal (2005) as Benny
- Seelabathi (2005) as Jeevan
- 4 The People (2004) as Rajan Mathew IPS
- Shadow Kill (2002) as Muthu
- Train
- Kaithi 2 as Bejoy
- Benz as Bejoy
- Chapter Zero as Bejoy
- Ozhuki Ozhuki Ozhuki
- Oththaikku Oththai
- Kural
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Narain best known for?
Narain is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jana Nayagan (2026), Devara: Part 1 (2024), Cosmic Disclosure (2015), Chithiram Pesuthadi (2006).
When and where was Narain born?
Narain was born on October 7, 1979 in Kolkata, India.
How many credits does Narain have?
Narain has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2002 to 2026.
What is Narain's background in cinema and television?
Sunil Kumar, who works under the stage name Narain, is an Indian actor active in Malayalam and Tamil cinema. He was born on 7 October in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), West Bengal, India. Narain entered films with Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s Nizhalkuthu and subsequently appeared in Malayalam productions such as 4 the People, ...