# Appani Sarath

Sarath Kumar, popularly known by his stage name Appani Sarath, was born on April 15, 1992, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. He came into the limelight after portraying the character of Appani Ravi in "Angamaly Diaries," directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, which gained him instant popularity. He also appears in the famous "Jimikki Kammal" song from the movie "Velipadinte Pusthakam."

## Career

His journey into the world of art and entertainment commenced at the age of 5 when he began his acting career as a child artist in professional dramas, participating in numerous festivals and dramas in Kerala, and also as a part of the Thiruvananthapuram Kalamandiram Nataka Sangham. He showcased his talent across various domains of performing arts, including monoact, drama, music, and dance.
After completing his higher secondary studies, Sarath became actively involved in Kerala's theatrical landscape, collaborating with renowned cultural organizations like Thiruvananthapuram Abhinaya and Kavalam Narayana Panicker's Sopanam. After graduation from Indira Gandhi University, He also served as a mime and drama teacher in schools and colleges, nurturing budding talents in the realm of performing arts. Sarath's dedication and passion for drama led him to become a founder of the Thiruvananthapuram Comedians troupe, where he honed his skills further.
He became famous for his involvement in left-wing politics and Shastra Sahitya Pareekshath's street dramas, and later made his mark in the art and culture scene by performing various street plays in Kerala through the street drama group
Venturing into Cinema.
The play "Cyclist," performed at Kaladi Sri Shankaracharya Sanskrit University, became a hit and was later performed at many venues in Kerala. After that, he joined the same university for his post-graduation in drama. On this occasion, he acted in many plays and directed in his style, taking inspiration from Narendra Prasad's play "Friday." During his PG studies, he participated in a film audition held in college as one of the groups and was selected. That was the great movie "Angamaly Diaries," where he started his film career from drama, as Appani Ravi in "Angamaly Diaries."
Notable Works and Recognition
Sarath's portrayal of Appani Ravi in "Angamaly Diaries" brought him instant fame, paving the way for further opportunities in both Malayalam and Tamil cinema. He went on to deliver notable performances in films like "Velipadinte Pusthakam," "Pokkiri Simon," and "Sachin." His versatility as an actor was showcased in Tamil films such as "Chekka Chivantha Vaanam" and "Sandakozhi 2."
In addition to his success in films, Sarath made waves in the digital space with his portrayal of the infamous serial killer Auto Shankar in the ZEE5 series "Auto Shankar," and he played the role of Kannan in the Pan-Indian Sundari series for HR OTT.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Language |
| 2017 | Angamaly Diaries | Appani Ravi | Malayalam |
| 2017 | Velipadinte Pusthakam | Franklin | Malayalam |
| 2017 | Pokkiri Simon | Love today Ganesh | Malayalam |
| 2017 | Paipin Chuvattile Pranayam | Keedam | Malayalam |
| 2018 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Chinnappadasan's son-in-law | Tamil |
| 2018 | Sandakozhi 2 | Pechi's brother | Tamil |
| 2018 | Contessa | Chandu | Malayalam |
| 2019 | Sachin | Kudiyan Jose | Malayalam |
| 2019 | Ikkayude Sakadam | Auto driver | Malayalam |
| 2020 | Love FM | Ghazal | Malayalam |
| 2021 | Malik | Shibu | Malayalam |
| 2021 | Naan Mirugamaai Maara | Durai | Tamil |
| 2022 | Kakkipada | Ameer | Malayalam |
| 2023 | Lovefully Yours Veda | Kanimangalam Stephen | Malayalam |
| 2023 | Thugs | | Tamil |
| 2023 | Amala | Basil | Malayalam |
| 2023 | Kirkkan | Sharon | Malayalam |
| 2023 | Regina | Rajesh | Tamil |
| 2023 | Antony | Keecheri Simon | Malayalam |
| 2024 | Swargathile Katturumbu | | Malayalam |
| 2024 | Alangu | Philip | Tamil |

### Web series

| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
| 2019 | Auto Shankar | Auto Shankar | Tamil | ZEE5 |

#### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
| 2023 | Mizhirandilum (TV series) | Himself | Malayalam | Zee Keralam series |

## Awards

| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
| 2017 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best actor in a Negative role - Malayalam | Angamaly Diaries | Won |
| 2017 | Vanitha Film Awards | Best Newcomer Actor | Velipadinte Pusthakam | Won |
| 2017 | Asianet Film Awards | Best New Face Male | Velipadinte Pusthakam | Won |
| 2017 | Asiavision Awards | New Sensation in acting | Velipadinte Pusthakam | Won |
| 2017 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam | Velipadinte Pusthakam | Nominated |