Ramesh Pisharody

Ramesh T. V. (born 1 October 1981), professionally credited as Ramesh Pisharody, is an Indian politician, actor, film director, television presenter, impressionist and stand-up comedian who serves as a Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from Palakkad since 2026. A member of the Indian National Congress, he is known for his work in Malayalam television, stage shows and cinema, particularly in observational comedy.

Early life Pisharody was born as the youngest son in the family and has four siblings. He studied his first and second grades at Kendriya Vidyalaya in Velloor.

2008-2017 He debuted as a film actor through Positive (2008) in a prominent supporting role. Although his first release was Nasrani (2007) in which he played a minor role. He then went on to act in several Malayalam films, mostly in supporting roles. In the 2014 film To Noora with Love, he acted in a negative role. His first leading role was in the comedy film Kappal Muthalaali (2009). which received favourable reviews and successful run at the box office. His second directional venture was Ganagandharvan with Mammootty. On 5 May 2026, following his election victory from the Palakkad Assembly constituency, Ramesh Pisharody announced a five-year break from films and stage shows to focus on public service in Palakkad.

Political career

Ramesh Pisharody had been associated with the Indian National Congress for several years before formally entering electoral politics. He frequently participated in Congress events, campaign programmes and public meetings across Kerala.

In March 2026, the Congress announced Pisharody as the United Democratic Front candidate for the Palakkad Assembly constituency in the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election.

Following his victory, Pisharody announced that he would take a temporary break from films, television programmes and stage performances to focus on his responsibilities as MLA and public service in Palakkad. .

Personal life Ramesh is married to Soumya and the couple have three children.

Filmography

As actor Films Year Title Role Notes 2007 Nasrani Biju Cherian (TV Reporter) Cameo 2008 Positive Cherry Debut film 2009 Achanum Ammayum Chirichappol Binoy Eepan Kappal Muthalaali Bhoominathan Leading role2011 Maharaja Talkies Avinash Veeraputhran Akbar 2012 Manthrikan Subrahmanyan 2013 Celluloid Pillai Immanuel Venkatesh Left Right Left Chandradas BBVP member 2014 Salala Mobiles Shajahan Manja Krish K.K Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil Peruchazhi Minister's assistant Nakshathrangal Vinod To Noora with Love Brother James 2015 Amar Akbar Anthony Nallavanaya Unni Charlie Sojan Cameo 2016 Aadupuliyattam Sunny Oru Muthassi Gadha Fejo Angane Thanne Nethave Anjettennam Pinnale Wilson Puthuppally 2017 Ramante Edanthottam Varmaji Achayans Fr. Jose Keerikkadan GandhiNagaril Unniyarcha Das Injathotty 2018 Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumar Akanam TV News reader Kuttanadan Marpappa Peter Chalakkudikkaran Changathi Production Controller Chanakya Thanthram Music director Cameo Laughing Apartment Near Girinagar Sunny 2019 Madhura Raja Newsreporter Pattabhiraman Unni Kumbarees Psycho Ramu Ulta Purushothaman 2021 The Priest Dr. Sanjay Mohan Kumar Fans Sajimon Laughing Budha Archana 31 Not Out Satheeshan 2022 No Way Out David Cheriyan CBI 5: The Brain Vinay, C.B.I. Officer Malikappuram Unni 2023 Pendulum Dr. Jain Joseph Voice of Sathyanathan YouTuber Stephen Queen Elizabeth Abhi 2024 Pattapakal Idiyan Chandhu Unmesh Kumar Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam Rajesh Jeevan's friend Porattu Naadakam 2025 Aap Kaise Ho 2026 Pennu Case Ashakal Aayiram

Web series Year Title Role Language Notes 2024 Nagendran's Honeymoons Paulose Malayalam Disney+ Hotstar

As director Year Film Lead Cast Notes 2018 PanchavarnathathaJayaram, Kunchacko Boban, AnusreeDirectorial Debut 2019 GanagandharvanMammootty, Vandana

As Dubbing artist

Year Film Dubbed for Character 2022 Sita Ramam (Malayalam ) Vennela Kishore Durjoy Sharma

Television

Awards 2015: Asianet Comedy Awards – Best Anchor 2016: Asianet Television Awards – Entertainer of the Year Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi – Yuva Prathibha Puraskaram (mimicry) Asiavision Film Awards – Promising Director in Family Entertainment 2018: Flowers TV awards -Best Anchor 2019: Mazhavil Entertainment Awards – All-rounder