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{{Short description|Indian actor (born 1969)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = V. Suresh Thampanoor
| image =
| caption =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1969|8|9}}
| birth_place = Thampanoor
| other_names = Aristo Suresh
| alma_mater =
| occupation = Film Actor, Singer, lyricist and Poet
| years_active = 2015–present
| children =
| spouse =
}}
'''V. Suresh Thampanoor''', commonly known as '''Aristo Suresh''' is a singer, film actor, and lyricist, who works in [[Malayalam cinema]].<ref name="cinetrooth">{{cite news |title=Suresh Thampanoor |url=http://cinetrooth.in/2016/02/15/aristo-suresh-actor-profile-and-biography/ |work=cinetrooth }}</ref> He was a finalist of the first season of [[Bigg Boss Malayalam]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Bigg Boss Malayalam: Pearle Maaney to be winner, Sabumon runner-up in Mohanlal's show [Poll] |author=Nirmal Narayanan |date=29 September 2018 |work=International Business Times |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/bigg-boss-malayalam-pearle-maaney-be-winner-sabumon-runner-mohanlals-show-poll-781827}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Suresh hails from Aristo, a junction in [[Thampanoor]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]]. His [[family]] consists of father, mother and five sisters. For leisure he writes poems and folk songs and is popular for his knack for rhythm.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sulk not darling, I am but a poor old khiladi!|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/suresh-thampanoor-actor-in-action-hero-biju-.html|access-date=2 May 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]}}</ref>

==Acting career==
Suresh made his acting debut in the 2016 Malayalam film [[Action Hero Biju]] directed by [[Abrid Shine]]. He sang the popular song ‘Muthe Ponne Pinangallee’ in his debut film which became popular on social media platforms for its fun yet simple rhythm and beat, song being entirely composed and written by him. After the song and the movie both blew up, he gained popularity.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/suresh-thampanoors-rise-to-stardom/article8285358.ece thehindu.com]</ref> In 2018, he joined the controversial TV show Bigg Boss Malayalam as one of the contestants.,<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/a-look-at-the-strengths-and-weaknesses-of-bigg-boss-malayalam-finalist-aristo-suresh/articleshow/66007339.cms |title=A look at the strengths and weaknesses of Bigg Boss Malayalam finalist Aristo Suresh - Times of India |work=The Times of India |access-date=2018-10-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://behindtalkies.com/v-suresh-thampanoor/|title = Aristo Suresh wiki, Profile, Age, Songs, Movie, Images, Photos|date = 24 June 2018}}</ref> he acted the role of Pillai achan in ''Avarodoppam Aliyum Achayanum'' (Onam Special TV series on Asianet), has also done a role in Pathalam Dairies telecasted on Surya TV and also acted in TV series Ennum Sammatham on Mazhavil Manorama and Koodevide in Asianet. He has also acted in web series Kanimagalam Kovilakam and prakashante pennukanal.

==Filmography==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Action Hero Biju]]'' || Drunkard ||
|-
| rowspan=2 | 2017 || ''[[Sakhavu (2017 film)|Sakhavu]]'' || Janaki's father ||
|-
| ''[[Udaharanam Sujatha]]'' || Auto Driver ||
|-
| rowspan=4 | 2018 || ''[[Poomaram]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Kuttanadan Marpappa]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Parole (2018 film)|Parole]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Cuban Colony]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan=3 | 2019 || ''[[Ittymaani: Made in China]]'' || Kapyar Pranchi ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-08-19 |title=Watch: Mohanlal and KPAC Lalitha speak Mandarin in 'Ittymaani Made in China' teaser |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-mohanlal-and-kpac-lalitha-speak-mandarin-ittymaani-made-china-teaser-107439 |access-date=2023-06-01 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Moonam Pralayam]]'' || ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=A relief camp becomes a microcosm in flood-based film, Moonnaam Pralayam |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/aug/01/a-relief-camp-becomes-a-microcosm-in-flood-based-film-moonnaam-pralayam-13361.html |access-date=2023-06-01 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=August 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Prathi Poovankozhi]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan=3 | 2023 || ''[[Pookkaalam]]'' || Xavier ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=It's a wrap for Pookkaalam |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2022/dec/16/its-a-wrap-for-pookkaalam-37807.html |access-date=2023-06-01 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=16 December 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Kolaambi]]'' || Aampli Naanu ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nithya Menen-starrer Kolaambi's trailer is here |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/mar/24/nithya-menen-starrer-kolaambis-trailer-is-here-41494.html |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=24 March 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''Laika'' || ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Laika to release this Friday |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/mar/28/laika-to-release-this-friday-41641.html |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=28 March 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2024 || ''[[Vayasethrayaayi? Muppathiee..!!]]'' || ||
|-
| 2025 || ''Mr Bengali: The Real Hero'' || ||Debut film as lead role
|-
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|7931828}}

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[[Category:Male actors in Malayalam cinema]]
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[[Category:Indian male playback singers]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:1969 births]]
[[Category:Bigg Boss (Malayalam TV series) contestants]]
[[Category:Artists from Kerala]]

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Ankushraj at 05:48, 6 February 2026