Top 5 Malayalam Actors Who Had Made Blockbuster Debuts

Prithviraj Sukumuran is a  big name in Malayalam cinema. He started his acting career at the age of 19 year-old in the film 'Nandanam'. Prithviraj  who essayed the character 'Manu Nandakumar' is a simple and handsome guy in the movie won the hearts of the audience. Released in 2002, the film 'Nandanam' was a commercial hit at the box-office and won four Kerala State Film Awards. Helmed by Ranjith, the movie starred actors Prithviraj, Navya Nair and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles. 

The talented actor who stepped into the film industry as a child  artist in the 1981 film ' Dhanya'. After 16 years later, the actor who made his lead debut in the veteran film maker Fazil's romantic movie 'Aniyathipraavu'. Kunchako Boban who appeared as a romantic hero  in the movie, had grabbed the attention of audience. His on-screen chemistry with actress Shalini is still favourite of many cinephiles around us. The film was released in 1997, got an excellent responses from audience. 'Aniyathipraavu' is also considered one of the finest performances of actor, which made him as a bankable star in the industry. 

Actor Nivin Pauly is a popular actor in the industry, is  best known for his romantic performances in the block-buster hit movie 'Premam'. The actor who dropped her engineering job to become a successful actor in the industry. After a long time wait, the actor who made her debut with the support of his friend and director Vineeth Srinivasan's movie 'Malarvadi Arts Club' in 2010. The friendship drama starred  Nivin Pauly, Bhagath Manuel, Harikrishnan and Aju Varghese in the lead roles. 

Shyama Prasad's 'Ritu' marks debut movie of actor Asif Ali. It has been fourteen years since Asif Ali made his debut with him. Like a romantic-friendship drama, the movie featured actors Asif Ali, Rima Kallingal and Nishan Nanaiah’s in the central roles. Released in 2009, Music director Rahul Raj, had received a Kerala State Film Award For Best Background score for the film.  

Actor Antony Varghese who made his acting debut in 2017 film 'Anagamali Diaries'  is one of the highest grossing films in Malayalam cinema. The gangster drama directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery had received good responses from the cinephiles. Written by actor Chemban Vinod, the film featured  Antony Varghese, Anna Rajan, Kichu Tellus, Tito Wilson and , Sarath Kumar in the main lead roles.  Antony Varghese got a title 'Pepe' from his fans after the success of movie.