Hareesh Perumanna

Hareesh Perumanna, known by his stage name Hareesh Kanaran, is an Indian comedian and film actor who appears in Malayalam films. He is best known for his stock character Jaliyan Kanaran which first appeared in Comedy Festival, a comedy reality show in Mazhavil Manorama.

Personal life Hareesh was born at Perumanna village in Kozhikode district of Kerala, India. He had his primary education at Govt. Ganapath High School for Boys in Kozhikode. He performed in the drama Naatam on school youth festival which was ranked first in the drama category. Hareesh married Sandhya, a school teacher and they have a son named Dhyan Hari and a daughter.

Career Hareesh began his career as a mimicry artist in a troupe named "Calicut Friends". He later joined troupes such as Calicut Super Jokes and V4 Calicut. He made his television debut in the Malayalam comedy reality show, Comedy Festival, aired in Mazhavil Manorama. His character as Jalianwala Kanaran made him a popular figure among the audiences. He made his film debut in the 2014 Malayalam film, Ulsaha Committee.

Filmography

Year Title Role Ref.2014 Ulsaha Committee Jaliyan Kanaran Sapthamashree Thaskaraha Ganeshan 2015 Ellam Chettante Ishtam Pole Salt Mango Tree Shafique Oru Second Class Yathra Auto-rikshaw driver Nee-Na P. Kunhimuhammad Acha Dhin Madanan Ben Kunjiramayanam Ratheesh Rajamma @ Yahoo Chandran Two Countries Sajan Koyilandi 2016 Hello Namasthe Rameshan Appuram Bengal Ippuram Thiruvithamkoor Darvinte Parinamam Hareesh Kali Hamsa Mudhugauv Putheri King Liar Pushpakumar/Pushpu Marubhoomiyile Aana Satheesan Oppam Veeran Welcome to Central Jail Swami Swarna Kaduva Joju Kappiri Thuruthu Thapala Pookunju 2017 Puthan Panam Chandru Georgettan's Pooram Chayakadakkaran Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu Vineeth Pullikkaran Staraa Bharathan Aana Alaralodalaral Dasaradhan Basheerinte Premalekhanam Prethamundu Sookshikukka Chunkzz Preman Gandhinagaril Unniyarcha Vishwa Vikhyatharaya Payyanmar P.P Shibu Oru Cinemakkaran Apartment Security Sherlock Toms Fakruddin aka Fakru Honeybee 2.5 Kadamkadha 2018 Diwanjimoola Grand Prix Ganeshan Shikkari Shambhu Shaji Street Lights Thief Chanakya Thanthram Avinash Kalyanam Sarath's Uncle/ Aveesh Kumar Kuttanadan Marpappa Thief Tanaha Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha Bhavyan Thobama Kappalandi Karunan Kinavalli Appu Shanti Padayottam Kasargode Ratheesh Mangalyam Thanthunanena Shamzu Aanakkallan Ishow Thattumpurath Achuthan Shoukath Ente Ummante Peru Beeran 2019 Sakalakalashala Nari Allu Ramendran Coach Vijayan Lonappante Mamodeesa Shameer Oru Adaar Love PT Sir Swarna Malsyangal And the Oscar Goes To... Babumon Sachin Poocha Shyju Fancy Dress Seban Pattabhiraman Shukoor Ittymaani: Made in China Joji Pothen Ganagandharvan P C Joji Chila NewGen Nattuvisheshangal Sampath Jimmy Ee Veedinte Aiswaryam Ayyappan Aakasha Ganga 2 College principal Margamkali TikTok Unni Children's Park Dinakaran Oru Yamandan Premakadha Francis 2020 Dhamaka Dr.Sexena Shylock Ganapathi Gauthamante Radham Basheer Sufiyum Sujatayum Ashokan Kanaronam Kanaran 2021 Kurup Police Officer Vishwambaran Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan Lottery agent Ganapathi 2022Kallan D`Souza Mei Hoom Moosa Thaami Padachone Ingalu Kaatholee Kerala Kumaran (KK) Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan Pachadi Sura Shubhadinam Mahi Vamanan 2023 Momo In Dubai 2024 Palayam PC 2025Police Day Madhura Kanakku

Television Year Title Role ChannelNotes Ref.2014 Comedy Festival Participant Mazhavil Manorama Reality show 2020 Comedy Stars Guest Asianet 2022 OJO Kanmani Jaliyan Kanaran YouTube Web series 2026 Selfie Family Priyan Mazhavil Manorama Sitcom

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Film(s) Result2017 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Comedian Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu 2018 Asianet Film Awards Best Actor in a Humorous Role Various 2018 Vanitha Film Awards Best Comedian Aanakkallan, Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha 2019 Vanitha Film Awards Best Comedian Various 2021 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Comedian Shylock

Controversy In November 2025, Kanaran claimed some allegations against the producer and production controller, N. M. Badusha. He claimed that Badusha borrowed ₹20 Lakhs from Kanaran and never repaid him. During the construction of Kanaran's new home, he asked Badusha for the money and Badusha said he would return soon. Kanaran approached the AMMA association before regarding the matter. However, he later found himself expelled from acting in movies. Kanaran also believes that Badusha used his influence to stop his screen presence. During the shot of ARM, Kanaran was supposed to do a role but was not called. During awards night, Tovino Thomas asked why he wasn’t a part of the movie and the team claimed he didn’t have any available dates.