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{{short description|Indian film actor}}
{{more footnotes needed|date=November 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox person
| name =
| image = Binu Pappu.jpg
| imagesize =
| caption = Binu Pappu in 2019
| birth_name = Binu Padmadalakshan
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| height =
| othername =
| occupation = {{Hlist|Actor|assistant director}}
| yearsactive = 2014{{Endash}}present
| spouse = Ashita Alex
| parents = [[Kuthiravattam 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 (2019 film)|Helen]]'', ''[[One (2021 film)|One]]'', ''[[Operation Java]]'' and ''[[Bheemante Vazhi]]''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=M |first=Athira |date=2021-05-26 |title=How 'Operation Java' helped Binu Pappu make his mark in Malayalam cinema |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/actor-binu-pappu-on-his-cop-act-in-operation-java-and-his-journey/article34649304.ece |access-date=2025-02-21 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In addition to acting, he has worked as an assistant director, assisting [[Aashiq Abu]] in his films [[Virus (2019 film)|''Virus'']] (2019) and ''[[Naradan]]'' (2019). He also worked in [[Khalid Rahman]] film ''[[Thallumaala]]'' (2022), in addition to working in other film such as [[Ambili (film)|''Ambili'']] (2019), ''[[Halal Love Story]]'' (2020), ''[[One (2021 film)|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.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-07 |title=Binu Pappu shares father Kuthiravattam Pappu's character poster for 'Manichitrathazhu' re-release |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/binu-pappu-shares-father-kuthiravattam-pappus-character-poster-for-manichitrathazhu-re-release/articleshow/112340400.cms |access-date=2025-02-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-27 |title=Binu Pappu pens heart touching note about father on his death anniversary |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/binu-pappu-pens-heart-touching-note-about-father-on-his-death-anniversary-1.8347146 |access-date=2025-02-21 |website=English.Mathrubhumi |language=en}}</ref> He pursued a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in [[History]] at the [[Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College]], [[Kozhikode]]. He is married to Ashita Alex.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-02-09 |title=Binu Pappu pens a romantic note for his wife on their wedding anniversary |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/binu-pappu-pens-a-romantic-note-for-his-wife-on-their-wedding-anniversary/articleshow/89456599.cms |access-date=2025-02-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Career ==
Before working in the film industry, he had worked as an animator in [[Bengaluru|Bengalaru]] for 13 years.<ref name=":2" /> 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 film)|Gangster]]'' (2014) and ''[[Rani Padmini (film)|Rani Padmini]]'' (2015). His role as Joy Pulimoottil in the crime-thriller ''[[Operation Java]]'' (2021) was appreciated by critics.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

In addition to working as an actor, he has assisted [[Aashiq Abu]] for his films ''[[Mayaanadhi]]'', [[Virus (2019 film)|''Virus'']] (2019), ''[[Naradan]]'' (2022), and ''[[Thallumaala]]'' (2022), in addition to working as an assistant director in ''[[Ambili (film)|Ambili]]'' (2019), ''[[Halal Love Story]]'' (2020) and ''[[One (2021 film)|One]]'' (2021).

== Filmography ==
=== As actor ===
{{Pending films key}}
*''All films are in [[Malayalam]] language unless otherwise noted''.
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
!scope="col"| Year
!scope="col"| Title
!scope="col"| Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2014 || ''Gunda'' || Christy ||
|-
| ''[[Gangster (2014 film)|Gangster]]'' || Sourav ||
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Rani Padmini (film)|Rani Padmini]]'' || Kareem ||
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Puthan Panam]]'' || Ajayan ||
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Sakhavu (2017 film)|Sakhavu]]'' || Prabhakaran Eeraali ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2018 || ''[[Kala Viplavam Pranayam]]'' || Cirlce Inspector ||
|-
|| ''[[Parole (2018 film)|Parole]]'' || Forest Officer ||
|-
| rowspan=5 | 2019 || ''[[Lucifer (2019 Indian film)|Lucifer]]'' || Jail Warden Mathew ||
|-
|| ''[[Virus (2019 film)|Virus]]'' || Dr. Sudevan ||
|-
|| ''[[Ambili (film)|Ambili]]'' || Ganapathy ||
|-
|| ''[[Roudram 2018]]'' || Taxi Driver ||
|-
|| ''[[Helen (2019 film)|Helen]]'' || Ravi Prakash ||
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Halal Love Story]]'' || Abukka's Friend at tile factory ||
|-
| rowspan="7" | 2021 || ''[[Operation Java]]'' || Joy Pulimoottil ||<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Operation Java: An engaging cybercrime thriller |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/operation-java-an-engaging-cybercrime-thriller-988278.html |access-date=2025-02-21 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''Ice Orathi'' || Madhu ||
|-
| ''[[One (2021 film)|One]]'' || CM's Gunman Ashokan ||
|-
| ''Kachi'' || Criyac ||
|-
| ''Ennivar'' || Nishad ||
|-
| ''[[Kaanekkaane]]'' || C I Of Police ||
|-
|''[[Bheemante Vazhi]]'' || Krishna Das ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shrijith |first=Sajin |date=2021-12-04 |title=Bheemante Vazhi movie review: Lighthearted drama elevated by some clever moments |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2021/dec/04/bheemante-vazhi-movie-review-lighthearted-drama-elevated-by-some-clever-moments-2391499.html |access-date=2025-02-21 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan=7 | 2022 || ''[[Salute (2022 Indian film)|Salute]]'' || S.I. Pramod Peter ||
|-
|| ''[[Thallumaala]]'' || Kalappurakkal David || Also playback singer
|-
|| ''[[Antakshari (2022 film)|Antakshari]]'' || Jayachandran ||
|-
|| ''[[Solamante Theneechakal]]'' || Public Prosecutor Stephen Philip ||
|-
|| ''[[Sundari Gardens]]'' || Dr.Mahi Mohan ||
|-
| ''Chattambi'' || Baby ||
|-
| ''[[Saudi Vellakka]]'' || Britto Vincent ||Also associate director<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Binu Pappu was not supposed to be Britto in 'Saudi Vellakka' |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/interviews/2022/12/04/binu-pappu-not-supposed-britto-saudi-vellakka.html |access-date=2025-03-01 |website=Binu Pappu was not supposed to be Britto in ‘Saudi Vellakka’ |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="7" |2023
|''[[Jackson Bazaar Youth]]''
|SP George Simon IPS
|
|-
| ''[[Higuita (film)|Higuita]]'' || Raghu||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-15 |title=Months after controversy over title, Malayalam film Higuita gets release date |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/months-after-controversy-over-title-malayalam-film-higuita-gets-release-date-174553 |access-date=2023-03-15 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Ayalvaashi]]'' ||Benny ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Soubin Shahir's Ayalvaashi gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/feb/21/soubin-shahirs-ayalvaashi-gets-a-release-date-40218.html |access-date=2023-03-15 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=21 February 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham]]'' || Rashid||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham trailer is out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/apr/19/kadina-kadoramee-andakadaham-trailer-is-out-42487.html |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=19 April 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Nalla Nilavulla Rathri]]''
|Joshi
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-06-30 |title='Nalla Nilavulla Rathri' movie review: Murphy Devassy's directorial debut fails to live up to its interesting premise |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nalla-nilavulla-rathri-movie-review-murphy-devassys-directorial-debut-fails-to-live-up-to-its-interesting-premise/article67026869.ece |access-date=2023-07-23 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Journey of Love 18+]]''
|Rajesh
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Arjun |date=2023-07-07 |title=18 Plus review: Director Arun D Jose's rom-com criticises casteism in Kerala |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/18-plus-movie-review/ |access-date=2023-07-08 |website=The South First |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Kunjamminis Hospital]]'' || Fabi Manjooran ||
|-
| rowspan=2 | 2024 || ''[[Hunt (2024 film)|Hunt]]'' || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-07-15 |title=Bhavana-Shaji Kailas film Hunt gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Jul/15/bhavana-shaji-kailas-film-hunt-gets-a-release-date |access-date=2024-07-17 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Nunakkuzhi]]'' || Producer Sajan Chamakala ||<ref>{{Cite news |last=Praveen |first=S. R. |date=2024-08-15 |title='Nunakuzhi' movie review: Jeethu Joseph's comic caper is a briskly paced fun ride |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nunakuzhi-movie-review-jeethu-josephs-comic-caper-is-a-briskly-paced-fun-ride/article68528719.ece |access-date=2025-02-21 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan=5 | 2025 || ''[[Bromance (2025 film)|Bromance]]'' || [[Sub-inspector|SI]] Tony Francis ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mathew Thomas - Arjun Ashokan Starrer 'Bromance' Starts Rolling|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mathew-thomas-arjun-ashokan-starrer-bromance-starts-rolling/articleshow/111980061.cms|access-date=27 July 2024|website=[[The Times Of India]] |date=24 July 2024}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Abhilasham]]'' || Pachikka||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2025-03-17 |title=Abhilasham gets a release date, trailer out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Mar/17/abhilasham-gets-a-release-date-trailer-out |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Thudarum]]'' || [[Sub-inspector|SI]] Benny ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Santhosh |first=Vivek |date=2024-11-08 |title=Mohanlal and Tharun Moorthy's film titled Thudarum, first look out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Nov/08/mohanlal-and-tharun-moorthys-film-titled-thudarum-first-look-out |access-date=2025-02-21 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Eko (film)|Eko]]'' || Sukumaran ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=Cinema Express |date=2025-11-08 |title=Sandeep Pradeep's Eko gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Nov/08/sandeep-pradeeps-eko-gets-a-release-date |access-date=2025-11-08 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Pharma (TV series)|Pharma]]'' || Alex || [[JioHotstar]] Web Series<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2025-12-05 |title=Nivin Pauly's Pharma gets a premiere date, trailer out |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2025/Dec/05/malayalamnews2025dec05nivin-paulys-pharma-gets-a-premiere-date-trailer-out |access-date=2025-12-20 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2026 || ''[[Anomie (film)|Anomie]]'' || Shanmughan||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2025-02-16 |title=Bhavana-starrer Anomie gets a release window, first look out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Feb/16/bhavana-starrer-anomie-gets-a-release-window-first-look-out |access-date=2026-02-05 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| {{TableTBA}} || {{Pending film| Musasi}} || {{TBA}} ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-03-29 |title=Prabhudeva's Musasi prevue is here |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/videos/2024/Mar/29/prabhudevas-musasi-prevue-is-here |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|}

=== Other crew positions ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Position
! scope="col" | References
|-
| 2016
|''[[Guppy (film)|Guppy]]''
| rowspan="5" |Assistant director
|
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Mayanadi]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2019
| ''[[Ambili (film)|Ambili]]''
|
|-
| ''[[Virus (2019 film)|Virus]]''
|
|-
| 2020
| ''[[Halal Love Story]]''
|
|-
| 2021 || ''[[One (2021 film)|One]]'' || rowspan="5" | Associate director ||
|-
| rowspan=4 | 2022 || ''[[Naaradan (film)|Naaradan]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Thallumaala]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Puzhu]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Saudi Vellakka]]'' ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2021-09-14 |title=Tharun Moorthy's next titled Saudi Vellakka |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2021/sep/14/tharun-moorthys-next-titled-saudi-vellakka-26641.html |access-date=2025-02-21 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2026 ||{{Pending film| Torpedo}} || Writer ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tharun Moorthy's upcoming movie Torpedo to star Fahadh Faasil, Arjun Das, and Naslen|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/torpedo-thudarum-tharun-moorthy-fahadh-faasil-arjun-das-naslen-ganapathi/article69521318.ece |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=The Hindu}}</ref>
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|8527632}}

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[[Category:Male actors in Malayalam cinema]]
[[Category:Male actors from Kozhikode]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1982 births]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:Artists from Kerala]]

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