Binu Pappu
Birth nameBinu Padmadalakshan
Birth placeChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationActor · assistant director
Years active2014–present
SpouseAshita Alex
ParentsKuthiravattam Pappu

Binu Padmadalakshan, known Professionally as 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.[1] In addition to acting, he has worked as an assistant director, assisting Aashiq Abu in his films Virus (2019) and Naradan (2019). He also worked in Khalid Rahman film Thallumaala (2022), in addition to working in other film such as Ambili (2019), Halal Love Story (2020), One (2021),Saudi Vellakka (2022) and Thudarum (2025).

Early life

Binu Pappu was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He is the son of veteran actor Kuthiravattam Pappu, who died in 2000.[2][3] He pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in History at the Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College, Kozhikode. He is married to Ashita Alex.[4]

Career

Before working in the film industry, he had worked as an animator in Bengalaru for 13 years.[5] Binu 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.[1][6]

In addition to working as an actor, he has assisted Aashiq Abu for his films Mayaanadhi, 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

  • All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.
YearTitleRoleNotes
2014GundaChristy
GangsterSourav
2015Rani PadminiKareem
2016Puthan PanamAjayan
2017SakhavuPrabhakaran Eeraali
2018Kala Viplavam PranayamCirlce Inspector
ParoleForest Officer
2019LuciferJail Warden Mathew
VirusDr. Sudevan
AmbiliGanapathy
Roudram 2018Taxi Driver
HelenRavi Prakash
2020Halal Love StoryAbukka's Friend at tile factory
2021Operation JavaJoy Pulimoottil[6]
Ice OrathiMadhu
OneCM's Gunman Ashokan
KachiCriyac
EnnivarNishad
KaanekkaaneC I Of Police
Bheemante VazhiKrishna Das[7]
2022SaluteS.I. Pramod Peter
ThallumaalaKalappurakkal DavidAlso playback singer
AntakshariJayachandran
Solamante TheneechakalPublic Prosecutor Stephen Philip
Sundari GardensDr.Mahi Mohan
ChattambiBaby
Saudi VellakkaBritto VincentAlso associate director[5]
2023Jackson Bazaar YouthSP George Simon IPS
HiguitaRaghu[8]
AyalvaashiBenny[9]
Kadina Kadoramee AndakadahamRashid[10]
Nalla Nilavulla RathriJoshi[11]
Journey of Love 18+Rajesh[12]
Kunjamminis HospitalFabi Manjooran
2024Hunt[13]
NunakkuzhiProducer Sajan Chamakala[14]
2025BromanceSI Tony Francis[15]
AbhilashamPachikka[16]
ThudarumSI Benny[17]
EkoSukumaran[18]
PharmaAlexJioHotstar Web Series[19]
2026AnomieShanmughan[20]
[21]

Other crew positions

YearTitlePositionReferences
2016GuppyAssistant director
2017Mayanadi
2019Ambili
Virus
2020Halal Love Story
2021OneAssociate director
2022Naaradan
Thallumaala
Puzhu
Saudi Vellakka[22]
2026Writer[23]

References

  1. ^ M, Athira (2021-05-26). "How 'Operation Java' helped Binu Pappu make his mark in Malayalam cinema" (in en-IN). The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  2. ^ "Binu Pappu shares father Kuthiravattam Pappu's character poster for 'Manichitrathazhu' re-release". The Times of India. 2024-08-07. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  3. ^ "Binu Pappu pens heart touching note about father on his death anniversary". English.Mathrubhumi. 2023-02-27. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  4. ^ "Binu Pappu pens a romantic note for his wife on their wedding anniversary". The Times of India. 2022-02-09. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  5. ^ "Binu Pappu was not supposed to be Britto in 'Saudi Vellakka'". Binu Pappu was not supposed to be Britto in ‘Saudi Vellakka’. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
  6. ^ "Operation Java: An engaging cybercrime thriller". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  7. ^ Shrijith, Sajin (2021-12-04). "Bheemante Vazhi movie review: Lighthearted drama elevated by some clever moments". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  8. ^ "Months after controversy over title, Malayalam film Higuita gets release date". The News Minute. 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  9. ^ "Soubin Shahir's Ayalvaashi gets a release date". Cinema Express. 21 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  10. ^ "Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham trailer is out". Cinema Express. 19 April 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  11. ^ "'Nalla Nilavulla Rathri' movie review: Murphy Devassy's directorial debut fails to live up to its interesting premise" (in en-IN). The Hindu. 2023-06-30. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  12. ^ Ramachandran, Arjun (2023-07-07). "18 Plus review: Director Arun D Jose's rom-com criticises casteism in Kerala". The South First. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  13. ^ Features, C. E. (2024-07-15). "Bhavana-Shaji Kailas film Hunt gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
  14. ^ Praveen, S. R. (2024-08-15). "'Nunakuzhi' movie review: Jeethu Joseph's comic caper is a briskly paced fun ride" (in en-IN). The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  15. ^ "Mathew Thomas - Arjun Ashokan Starrer 'Bromance' Starts Rolling". The Times Of India. 24 July 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  16. ^ Features, C. E. (2025-03-17). "Abhilasham gets a release date, trailer out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
  17. ^ Santhosh, Vivek (2024-11-08). "Mohanlal and Tharun Moorthy's film titled Thudarum, first look out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  18. ^ Desk, Cinema Express (2025-11-08). "Sandeep Pradeep's Eko gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
  19. ^ Features, C. E. (2025-12-05). "Nivin Pauly's Pharma gets a premiere date, trailer out". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
  20. ^ Features, C. E. (2025-02-16). "Bhavana-starrer Anomie gets a release window, first look out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  21. ^ Features, C. E. (2024-03-29). "Prabhudeva's Musasi prevue is here". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  22. ^ Features, C. E. (2021-09-14). "Tharun Moorthy's next titled Saudi Vellakka". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  23. ^ "Tharun Moorthy's upcoming movie Torpedo to star Fahadh Faasil, Arjun Das, and Naslen". The Hindu. Retrieved 2025-05-05.