# Binu Pappu

Binu Pappu is an Indian actor and assistant director who works in Malayalam films. He is known for his roles in films such as Helen, One, Operation Java and Bheemante Vazhi. In addition to acting, he has worked as an assistant director, assisting Aashiq Abu in his films Virus (2019), Naradan (2019), and Thallumaala (2022), in addition to working in other film such as Ambili (2019), Halal Love Story (2020), One (2021), and Saudi Vellakka (2022).

## Early life and education

Binu Pappu was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is the son of veteran actor Kuthiravattam Pappu, who passed away in 2000. He pursued a Bachelor of Arts in History at the Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College. He is married to Ashita Alex.

## Career

Before working in the film industry, he had worked as an animator in Bengalaru for 13 years. Pappu made his acting debut in the film Gunda, directed by Salim Baba, where he was worked alongside Kalabhavan Mani and Tini Tom. He then worked with director Aashiq Abu in two of his films, Gangster (2014) and Rani Padmini (2015). His role as Joy Pulimoottil in the crime-thriller Operation Java (2021) was appreciated by critics.
In addition to working as an actor, he has assisted Aashiq Abu for his films Mayaandi, Virus (2019), Naradan (2022), and Thallumaala (2022), in addition to working as an assistant director in Ambili (2019), Halal Love Story (2020) and One (2021).

## Filmography
### As actor

Key :
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
* All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2014 | Gunda | Christy | |
| 2014 | Gangster | Sourav | |
| 2015 | Rani Padmini | Kareem | |
| 2016 | Puthan Panam | Ajayan | |
| 2017 | Sakhavu | Prabhakaran Eeraali | |
| 2018 | Kala Viplavam Pranayam | Cirlce Inspector | |
| 2018 | Parole | Forest Officer | |
| 2019 | Lucifer | Jail Warden Mathew | |
| 2019 | Virus | Dr. Sudevan | |
| 2019 | Ambili | Ganapathy | |
| 2019 | Roudram 2018 | Taxi Driver | |
| 2019 | Helen | Ravi Prakash | |
| 2020 | Halal Love Story | Abukka's Friend at tile factory | |
| 2021 | Operation Java | Joy Pulimoottil | |
| 2021 | Ice Orathi | Madhu | |
| 2021 | One | CM's Gunman Ashokan | |
| 2021 | Kachi | Criyac | |
| 2021 | Ennivar | Nishad | |
| 2021 | Kaanekkaane | C I Of Police | |
| 2021 | Bheemante Vazhi | Krishna Das | |
| 2022 | Salute | S.I. Pramod Peter | |
| 2022 | Thallumaala | Kalappurakkal David | Also playback singer |
| 2022 | Antakshari | Jayachandran | |
| 2022 | Solamante Theneechakal | Public Prosecutor Stephen Philip | |
| 2022 | Sundari Gardens | Dr.Mahi Mohan | |
| 2022 | Chattambi | Baby | |
| 2022 | Saudi Vellakka | Britto Vincent | Also associate director |
| 2023 | Jackson Bazaar Youth | SP George Simon IPS | |
| 2023 | Higuita | Raghu | |
| 2023 | Ayalvaashi | Benny | |
| 2023 | Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham | Rashid | |
| 2023 | Nalla Nilavulla Rathri | Joshi | |
| 2023 | Journey of Love 18+ | Rajesh | |
| 2023 | Kunjamminis Hospital | Fabi Manjooran | |
| 2024 | Hunt | | |
| 2024 | Nunakkuzhi | Producer Sajan Chamakala | |
| 2025 | Bromance | SI Tony Francis | |
| 2025 | Abhilasham † | TBA | |
| 2025 | Thudarum † | TBA | |
| 2025 | Musasi † | TBA | |

#### Other crew positions

| Year | Title | Position |
| 2016 | Guppy | Assistant director |
| 2017 | Mayanadi | Assistant director |
| 2019 | Ambili | Assistant director |
| 2019 | Virus | Assistant director |
| 2020 | Halal Love Story | Assistant director |
| 2021 | One | Associate director |
| 2022 | Naaradan | Associate director |
| 2022 | Thallumaala | Associate director |
| 2022 | Puzhu | Associate director |
| 2022 | Saudi Vellakka | Associate director |