# Jayakumar Parameswaran Pillai

Jayakumar Parameshwaran Pillai is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films and television shows. He is best known for portraying comedic roles, but has also played character roles.

## Acting career

He started his career as a theatre artist with professional Nataka Samithi and later associated with Athulya Nataka Samithi. Later started his acting career through jayaram movie Njangal Santhushtaranu and gain popularity through Thatteem Mutteem started in 2011.

## Television

| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
| | Bhagyanakshatram | | DD Malayalam | Lead role / Debut |
| | Marubhoomiyil Pookkalam | | DD Malayalam | |
| 2005 | Aalipazham | | Surya TV | |
| 2006 | Ohari | | Amrita TV | |
| 2007 | Nombarapoovu | | Asianet | |
| 2007 | Sreeguruvayoorappan | | Surya TV | |
| 2009–2011 | Autograph | Sasi | Asianet | |
| 2011–2012 | Parinayam | | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2012–2023 | Thatteem Mutteem | Arjunan | Mazhavil Manorama | Main lead |
| 2012–2013 | Malakhamar | Kunjappy | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2012 | Chandralekha | | Asianet | |
| 2013 | Sthreedhanam | | Asianet | |
| 2014 | Njgal Santhushtaranu | Raveendra Varma | Asianet Plus | |
| 2014–2018 | Karuthamuthu | Sadanam Sadhu | Asianet | |
| 2015 | Uggram Ujjwalam | Kavi Arjuna | Mazhavil Manorama | Reality show |
| 2016/2021 | Marimayam | Kavi Arjuna | Mazhavil Manorama | Crossover episodes with Thateem Muttem |
| 2017 | 5 Star Thattukada | Madhavan | Asianet Plus | |
| 2017 | Padmasree Padmavathy | Padmanabhan | Amrita TV | |
| 2019 | Suharayum Suhasiniyum | Gandhian | Asianet | Telefilm |
| 2020 | Funny Nights | various roles | Zee Keralam | Comedy Chat show |
| 2020 | Comedy stars season 2 | various roles | Asianet | reality show |
| 2020–2021 | Swantham Sujatha | Jayan | Surya TV | |
| 2021 | Madhavi Naadu Vaanidum Kalam | Vasu | Kaumudy TV | Telefilm |
| 2021–2022 | Urulakku Upperi | Manikuttan | Amrita TV | |
| 2021 | Appanum Koppanum | Jyotsyan Babuleya Panicker | YouTube | Short film |
| 2023- present | Varan Doctoraanu | constable manoharan a.k.a ammavan | Kaumudy TV | |
| 2024- present | Surabhiyum Suhasiniyum 2 | Krishnanunni | Flowers TV |

### Other Shows

* Sell me the answer (Asianet)
* Onnum Onnum Moonu (Mazhavil Manorama)
* Take it easy (Mazhavil Manorama)
* Minute to win it (Mazhavil Manorama)

## Filmography
### Films

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
* All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1997 | The Car | Autorickshaw Driver | |
| 1999 | Njangal Santhushtaranu | Police Officer | |
| 2000 | Nadan Pennum Natupramaniyum | Govindan's employee | |
| 2002 | Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari | | |
| 2016 | Swarna Kaduva | Father | |
| 2017 | Kadhantharam | | |
| 2017 | Haddiya | | |
| 2017 | Adventures of Omanakuttan | | |
| 2017 | Sarvopari Palakkaran | | |
| 2018 | Chalakkudykkaran Changathi | | |
| 2019 | Nithyaharitha Nayakan | | |
| 2019 | Ningal Camera Nireekshnathilanu | | |
| 2019 | Vazhuthana | | Short film |
| 2019 | Chila New Gen Naatuvisheshangal | | |
| 2021 | Backpackers | Ammachan | |
| 2021 | Dinkanaka | Singer | Music album |
| 2022 | Santacruz | | |
| 2022 | Pathonpatham Noottandu | Appu Kurup | |
| 2023 | 2018 | Ravi | |
| 2023 | Swachandamruthyu | Jayan | |
| 2023 | Thee | | |
| 2023 | Kallanum Bhagavathiyum | Autodriver Kodamani | |
| 2023 | Padmini | Principal | |
| 2024 | Vayasethrayaayi? Muppathiee..!! | Sulu's brother | |
| 2024 | Iyer In Arabia | Major Soman Pillai | |
| 2024 | Anandapuram Diaries | Divakaran | |
| 2024 | Nunakkuzhi | Magistrate | |
| 2024 | Manorathangal | | Segment: Swargam Thurakkuna Samayam |

## Awards
### Asianet Television Awards

* 2015: Special Jury award for Humorous role – Karuthamuthu
* 2016: Best actor in a humorous role – Karuthamuthu

### Asianet Comedy Awards

* 2016: Best actor in a humorous role – Karuthamuthu

### poovachal Kader award

* 2023: Best comedian -Thatteem Mutteem