Saiju Kurup

Saiju Govinda Kurup (born 12 March 1979) is an Indian actor who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He debuted in a leading role with Mayookham, directed by Hariharan. He has starred in over 150 films, in supporting as well as leading roles.

Early life Kurup was born to N. Govinda Kurup and Sobhana in Alappuzha district, South Kerala. Although a native of Cherthala, he was brought up in Nagpur, where he completed his schooling and college education.

Kurup appeared as Johny Peringodan in Driving Licence (2019). In the same year, he starred in the title role as a headstrong thug in Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan (2022), produced by Dulquer Salmaan. In 2025, The New Indian Express observed that Kurup "has built a steady presence in Malayalam cinema — not by chasing stardom, but by consistently turning in performances that resonate".

Personal life Kurup married Anupama B. Nambiar in 2005. She was a personality language development trainer in a multinational company.

Filmography

Malayalam

Tamil Year Title Role Notes 2010 Siddhu +2 Police Officer 2012 Marupadiyum Oru Kadhal Jeeva 2013 Aadhi Bhagavan ACP Ranadev Patel 2015 Thani Oruvan Charles Chelladurai 2023 Aval Peyar Rajni Abhijith

As dubbing artist Year Film Dubbed for Character2014 @AndheriAtul Kulkarni Rajan PillaiMr. Fraud Dev Gill Nikhil Adharva

Web series Year Title Role Notes 2024 Jai Mahendran Mahendran

Short films Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2015 Night Muller The Husband Malayalam Comedy Short Film 2016 Purakathumbol Prabhakaran M. L. A. Malayalam Short Film 2017 Invisible Actor The Film Star Malayalam Short Film 2018 Sunnath Kalyanam Abu Malayalam Short Film 2020 Kaazhchakkappuram Circle Inspector Kerala Police Awareness Movie

Television Year Title Role Language Channel Ref. 20166 Piece PizzaMalayalamAsianetAnnie's Kitchen Guest Malayalam Amrita TV 2021Swantham SujathaHimselfMalayalamSurya TV