# Hareesh Kanaran

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

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2014 | Ulsaha Committee | Jaliyan Kanaran |
| 2014 | Sapthamashree Thaskaraha | Cameo appearance |
| 2015 | Ellam Chettante Ishtam Pole | |
| 2015 | Salt Mango Tree | Shafique |
| 2015 | Oru Second Class Yathra | Auto-rikshaw driver |
| 2015 | Nee-Na | P. Kunhimuhammad |
| 2015 | Acha Dhin | Madanan |
| 2015 | Ben | |
| 2015 | Kunjiramayanam | Ratheesh |
| 2015 | Rajamma @ Yahoo | Chandran |
| 2015 | Two Countries | Sajan Koyilandi |
| 2016 | Hello Namasthe | Rameshan |
| 2016 | Appuram Bengal Ippuram Thiruvithamkoor | |
| 2016 | Darvinte Parinamam | Hareesh |
| 2016 | Kali | Hamsa |
| 2016 | Mudhugauv | Putheri |
| 2016 | King Liar | Pushpakumar/Pushpu |
| 2016 | Marubhoomiyile Aana | Sat |
| 2016 | Oppam | Veeran |
| 2016 | Welcome to Central Jail | Swami |
| 2016 | Swarna Kaduva | Joju |
| 2016 | Kappiri Thuruthu | Thapala Pookunju |
| 2017 | Puthan Panam | Chandru |
| 2017 | Georgettan's Pooram | Chayakadakkaran |
| 2017 | Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu | Vineeth |
| 2017 | Pullikkaran Staraa | Bharathan |
| 2017 | Aana Alaralodalaral | Dasaradhan |
| 2017 | Basheerinte Premalekhanam | |
| 2017 | Prethamundu Sookshikukka | |
| 2017 | Chunkzz | Preman |
| 2017 | Gandhinagaril Unniyarcha | |
| 2017 | Vishwa Vikhyatharaya Payyanmar | P.P Shibu |
| 2017 | Godha | DhimDhi |
| 2017 | Goodalochana | Jamsheer |
| 2017 | Oru Cinemakkaran | Apartment Security |
| 2017 | Sherlock Toms | Fakruddin aka Fakru |
| 2017 | Honeybee 2.5 | |
| 2018 | Diwanjimoola Grand Prix | Ganeshan |
| 2018 | Shikkari Shambhu | Shaji |
| 2018 | Street Lights | Thief |
| 2018 | Chanakya Thanthram | Avinash |
| 2018 | Kalyanam | Sarath's Uncle/ Aveesh Kumar |
| 2018 | Kuttanadan Marpappa | Thief |
| 2018 | Tanaha | |
| 2018 | Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha | Bhavyan |
| 2018 | Thobama | Kappalandi Karunan |
| 2018 | Kinavalli | Appu Shanti |
| 2018 | Padayottam | Kasargode Ratheesh |
| 2018 | Mangalyam Thanthunanena | Shamzu |
| 2018 | Aanakkallan | Ishow |
| 2018 | Thattumpurath Achuthan | Shoukath |
| 2018 | Ente Ummante Peru | Beeran |
| 2019 | Sakalakalashala | Nari |
| 2019 | Allu Ramendran | Coach Vijayan |
| 2019 | Lonappante Mamodeesa | Shameer |
| 2019 | Oru Adaar Love | PT Sir |
| 2019 | Swarna Malsyangal | |
| 2019 | And the Oscar Goes To... | Babumon |
| 2019 | Sachin | Poocha Shyju |
| 2019 | Fancy Dress | Seban |
| 2019 | Pattabhiraman | Shukoor |
| 2019 | Ittymaani: Made in China | Joji Pothen |
| 2019 | Ganagandharvan | P C Joji |
| 2019 | Chila NewGen Nattuvisheshangal | Sampath |
| 2019 | Jimmy Ee Veedinte Aiswaryam | Ayyappan |
| 2019 | Aakasha Ganga 2 | College principal |
| 2020 | Dhamaka | Dr.Sexena |
| 2020 | Shylock | Ganapathi |
| 2020 | Gauthamante Radham | Basheer |
| 2020 | Sufiyum Sujatayum | Ashokan |
| 2020 | Kanaronam | Kanaran |
| 2021 | Kurup | Police Officer Vishwambaran |
| 2021 | Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan | Lottery agent Ganapathi |
| 2022 | Kallan D`Souza | |
| 2022 | Mei Hoom Moosa | Thaami |
| 2022 | Padachone Ingalu Kaatholee | Kerala Kumaran (KK) |
| 2023 | Momo In Dubai | |
| 2024 | Palayam PC | |
| TBA | Kuruthola Perunnal † | |
| TBA | Anjil Oral † | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Film(s) | Result |
| 2017 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian | Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu | Nominated |
| 2018 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Actor in a Humorous Role | Various | Won |
| 2018 | Vanitha Film Awards | Best Comedian | Aanakkallan, Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha | Won |
| 2019 | Vanitha Film Awards | Best Comedian | Various | Won |
| 2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian | Shylock | Nominated |