Vishak Nair

Vishak Nair is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Malayalam films along with a few Hindi films. He debuted as an actor in the 2016 film Aanandam.

Early and personal life Vishak Nair was born on 25 April 1992 in Kochi, Kerala, India to S. Balachandran Nair, a Chartered Accountant, and Jaya Balachandran. He had a young brother who died due to a malignant brain tumour. He was raised in Rolla Sharjah, where he had "fond memories" and "used to play football and cricket daily in the heat". Due to his upbringing there, he can speak Hindi and Malayalam. Though he could speak Malayalam in his early years, he could not read or write until he eventually learnt it. He is also trained in western classical music from K M Conservatory, AR Rahman's music school.

Career Nair debuted as an actor in the 2016 film Aanandam, a coming-of-age story that received critical acclaim and was a commercial success. Puthen Panam (2017), Matchbox (2017), Chembarathipoo (2017), and Aana Alaralodalaral (2017).

He further appeared in Lonappante Mamodeesa (2019), Kuttymama (2019), and Thimiram (2021) and ventured into web series with his well-received performance in Kili (2021). Additionally, he directed a two part music video for Aabha Hanjura's Roshewalla which was featured in Rolling Stone Magazine's Top Ten Music Videos of 2019.

In 2022, Nair made his Hindi debut with the film Shabaash Mithu, in which he played a supporting role alongside Taapsee Pannu. He also had cameo appearances in the Malayalam films Hridayam, in which he was also the casting director, Wonder Women, and Dear Friend. He directed the music video for Vineet Vincent's Colour, which was met with critical acclaim upon its release. In 2024, he played a role in the film LLB: Life Line of Bachelors and his performance in the survival thriller Exit which was well received by critics.

He portrayed the role of Sanjay Gandhi in Kangana Ranaut's directorial Emergency.

Filmography

Note: All films are in Malayalam unless otherwise noted