Mukesh - Actor Profile

Mukesh

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 5, 1960
Birth Place: Kollam, Kerala, India

About Mukesh

Mukesh is an Indian film & stage actor and politician known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He's best known for his comic-oriented roles. Mukesh is the current Member of the Legislative Assembly (M.L.A.) representing the Kollam constituency of Kerala state.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Mukesh Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mukesh reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Mukesh's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 94% of Mukesh's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Varnam, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Mukesh Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mukesh's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Varnam (1989) movie poster
★8.0

Varnam: Haridas (Jayaram) moves to Trivandrum for a government job arranged by a local politician. He is provided accommodation

Varnam

1989•Thriller
★7.8
Aparan (1988) movie poster
★7.8

Aparan: Viswanathan comes to the city for a job interview, only to find himself entangled in a crisis due to his resemblance wit

Aparan

1988•Mystery
★7.7
Thalavattam (1986) movie poster
★7.7

Thalavattam: Vinod/Vinu (played by Mohanlal) is mentally ill and is hospitalized in the institution run by Dr. Ravindran ( M G Soman)

Thalavattam

1986•Comedy
★7.6
Katha Parayumbol (2007) movie poster
★7.6

Katha Parayumbol: the film is about how a barber's life is turned upside down when a film unit comes to the village for a shoot, and the n

Katha Parayumbol

2007•Comedy
★7.6
Kaiyoppu (2007) movie poster
★7.6

Kaiyoppu: After reading the works written by Balachandran, a publisher encourages him to publish a book. However, he struggles a l

Kaiyoppu

2007•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Mukesh has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Philip's Philip Hit Similar →
2023 Pachuvum Athbhuthavilakkum Rajan Hit Similar →
2017 Ramaleela Paulson Devassy Hit Similar →
2017 Jomonte Suvisheshangal Vincent Average Similar →
2015 2 Countries Simon Hit Similar →
2015 Adi Kapyare Kootamani Father Alfred Kattuvilayil Hit Similar →
2015 Su.. Su... Sudhi Vathmeekam Himself Hit Similar →
2014 Praise the Lord Sunny Average Similar →
2013 Philips and the Monkey Pen School Principal Hit Similar →
2013 English: An Autumn in London Joy Hit Similar →
2012 My Boss Boss Hit Similar →
2011 Adaminte Makan Abu Ashraf Hit Similar →
2007 Katha Parayumbol Venu Super Hit Similar →
2007 Goal Isaac Hit Similar →
2007 Vinodayathra Shaji Raghavan Hit Similar →
2007 Kaiyoppu Sivadasan Super Hit Similar →
2006 Rasathanthram Sivan Hit Similar →
2005 Udayananu Tharam Babykuttan Hit Similar →
2004 Sethurama Iyer CBI Chacko Hit Similar →
2003 Chronic Bachelor Srikumar Hit Similar →
2001 Kakkakuyil Govindan Kutty Hit Similar →
2001 Nakshathragal Parayathirunnathu - Hit Similar →
1999 English Medium Gopikrishnan Hit Similar →
1999 Friends Chandu Super Hit Similar →
1997 Chandralekha Ramachandran (Photo appearance) Hit Similar →
1996 Hitler Mamangalath Balachandran Hit Similar →
1995 Mannar Mathai Speaking Gopalakrishnan Super Hit Similar →
1993 Sainyam Wing Commander Zakir Hit Similar →
1993 Bandhukkal Sathrukkal Chandran Hit Similar →
1991 Godfather Ramabhadran Super Hit Similar →
1991 Mookkilla Rajyathu Benny Hit Similar →
1991 Nattu Vishesham Vinod Kumar Super Hit Similar →
1990 In Harihar Nagar Mahadevan Hit Similar →
1990 Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan - Hit Similar →
1990 Akkare Akkare Akkare Surendran Hit Similar →
1989 Nair Saab Cadet Antony Hit Similar →
1989 Ramji Rao Speaking Gopalakrishnan Hit Similar →
1989 Varnam Gopan Super Hit Similar →
1989 Vandanam Peter Kallikal Hit Similar →
1988 Moonnam Mura Vinod Hit Similar →
1988 1921 Haidrose Hit Similar →
1988 Aparan Inspector George Super Hit Similar →
1987 Thaniyavarthanam Gopi Super Hit Similar →
1987 Adimakal Udamakal Jayan Average Similar →
1986 Thalavattam Hari Super Hit Similar →
1986 Ninnishtam Ennishtam Ramachandran Super Hit Similar →
1986 Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare Man at the icecream parlor Hit Similar →
1986 Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu Shivan Hit Similar →
1985 Akkare Ninnoru Maran Pavithran Hit Similar →
1985 Mutharamkunnu P.O. Dilip Kumar Hit Similar →

Mukesh - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mukesh?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mukesh is "Varnam" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Mukesh acted in?

Mukesh has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mukesh?

Other notable films include "Aparan", "Thalavattam", and "Katha Parayumbol".

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