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{{Short description|Indian film producer}}
{{BLP sources|date=May 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2022}}
{{Infobox person
| name = G.Suresh Kumar
| image = Suresh Kumar at IFFK.jpg
| caption = Suresh Kumar at the 2022 [[International Film Festival of Kerala]]
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Trivandrum]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]
| education = [[Bachelor of Commerce]], [[University of Kerala]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Film producer|actor}}
| years_active = 1982–present
| spouse = {{Marriage| [[Menaka (actress)|Menaka]] |1987}}
| children = 2 (incl. [[Keerthy Suresh]])
}}

'''G. Suresh Kumar''' is an Indian film producer and actor known for ''[[Poochakkoru Mookkuthi]]'' and ''[[Aaraam Thampuran]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|title=A new home for the film producers of Kerala|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/kochi/a-new-home-for-the-film-producers-of-kerala/articleshow/70244253.cms|access-date=2022-09-11|newspaper=The Times of India|language=en|date=16 July 2019}}</ref> He produces films under the banner [[Revathy Kalamandhir]] an Indian film [[production company]] based in [[Thiruvananthapuram]] which is founded in 1993 by him and he produced more than 32 Malayalam films under this banner.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Is Keerthy Suresh planning to turn a producer? Read here - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-keerthy-suresh-planning-to-turn-a-producer-read-here/articleshow/77912238.cms|access-date=2021-10-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=All you want to know about #GSureshkumar|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/g-sureshkumar.html|access-date=2021-09-28|website=FilmiBeat|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=It's a bid to destroy Dileep: producer Suresh Kumar|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2017/08/06/producer-suresh-kumar-dileep-actres-attack.html|access-date=2021-09-28|website=OnManorama}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Malayalam film industry to go on strike from June 1 onwards |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/malayalam-film-industry-to-go-on-strike-from-june-1-onwards/article69188546.ece |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN |date=6 February 2025}}</ref>

==Early and personal life==
Kumar completed his bachelor's in commerce from [[Kerala University]] in [[Trivandrum]]. He married [[Menaka (actress)|Menaka]], an Indian actress who appeared in more than 125 films. The pair have two daughters named [[Keerthy Suresh]], an actress, and Revathy Suresh who is an associate director to [[Priyadarshan|Priyadarsan]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=nirmal|title='രാജഭരണകാലത്ത് രാജാവ് പോലും ചെയ്യില്ല ഇത്'; ചലച്ചിത്ര അവാര്‍ഡ് വിതരണ രീതിയെ വിമര്‍ശിച്ച് സുരേഷ് കുമാര്‍|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/g-suresh-kumar-criticises-state-film-award-distribution-function-qnr1h7|access-date=2021-09-28|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd|language=ml}}</ref>

== Career ==
Kumar started his career in film as an assistant director with the Malayalam feature film named [[Thiranottam]] in 1978. By 1982, he started producing feature films under the banner Sooryodaya Creations. Then he produced about 32 Malayalam-language films under his current banner [[Revathy Kalamandhir|Revathy Kalaamandhir]]. Besides producing films, Suresh started his career in acting in 2015 and as of the year 2021<ref>{{Cite web|last=sreekumar|first=priya|date=2017-01-15|title=Producer Suresh Kumar turns actor|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/150117/producer-suresh-kumar-turns-actor.html|access-date=2021-09-28|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> he appeared in 21 films as an actor.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tovino Thomas' next to have G Suresh Kumar in a pivotal role - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/tovino-thomas-next-to-have-g-suresh-kumar-in-a-pivotal-role/articleshow/61978992.cms|access-date=2021-09-28|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=ഫിലിം ചേമ്പറിന്റെ പുതിയ ഭാരവാഹികളെ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു; പ്രസിഡന്റ് ജി. സുരേഷ് കുമാര്‍|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/remote-stories/kerala-film-chamber-new-president-producer-g-suresh-kumar-selected-1.5491375|access-date=2021-09-28|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en|archive-date=28 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210928130719/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/remote-stories/kerala-film-chamber-new-president-producer-g-suresh-kumar-selected-1.5491375|url-status=dead}}</ref> He is the President of Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-12-30|title=Malayalam film industry to face next bout of crisis in the New Year|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151230/entertainment-mollywood/article/malayalam-film-industry-next-crisis|access-date=2021-10-19|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title='Star power still drives Mollywood' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/star-power-still-drives-mollywood/articleshow/69690133.cms|access-date=2021-10-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|author=M. K. Sunil Kumar|date=27 September 2021|title=Cinemas prepare for reopening in Kerala {{!}} Kochi News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/cinemas-prepare-for-reopening-in-kerala/articleshow/86546434.cms|access-date=2021-10-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Big budget Malayalam movies unlikely to release soon after theatre reopening|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2021/10/04/big-budget-malayalam-movies-unlikely-to-release-soon-after-theatre-reopening.html|access-date=2021-10-19|website=OnManorama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|author=M. K. Sunil Kumar|date=27 September 2021|title=Cinemas prepare for reopening in Kerala {{!}} Kochi News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/cinemas-prepare-for-reopening-in-kerala/articleshow/86546434.cms|access-date=2021-09-28|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=CUE|first=THE|title=തുറന്ന സമരത്തിന് സിനിമാ മേഖല, ഡ്രാക്കോണിയൻ നിയമം അനുവദിക്കില്ലെന്ന് ജി.സുരേഷ് കുമാർ|url=https://www.thecue.in/film-news/2021/07/02/g-sureshkumar-against-cinematograph-act|access-date=2021-09-28|website=The Cue|language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-30|title='രാജഭരണ കാലത്തു പോലും നടക്കാത്ത സംഭവം': ചലച്ചിത്ര പുരസ്കാര ജേതാക്കളെ സർക്കാർ അപമാനിച്ചെന്ന് ജി.സുരേഷ് കുമാർ|url=https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/cm-pinarayi-vijayan-disrespected-actors-at-the-film-award-ceremony-says-producer-g-suresh-kumar-rv-342845.html|access-date=2021-09-28|website=News18 Malayalam|language=ml}}</ref> He made an embarking role in the film ''[[Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea]]'' as Kochi Raja.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hymavathi|first=Ravali|date=2020-03-06|title=The Outstanding Trailer Of 'Marakkar - The Lion Of Arabian Sea' Movie Is Out|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/the-outstanding-trailer-of-marakkar--the-lion-of-arabian-sea-movie-is-out-610100|access-date=2021-10-03|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
=== Producer ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Year !!Title !! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|1982
|''[[Coolie (1983 Malayalam film)|Coolie]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |1984
|''[[Poochakkoru Mookkuthi|Poochakkoru Mookuthi]]''
|
|-
|''[[Odaruthammava Aalariyam]]''
|
|-
|1985
|''[[Akkare Ninnoru Maran]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |1986
|''[[Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi]]''
|
|-
|''[[Aram + Aram = Kinnaram]]''
|
|-
|''Rakuyilin Ragasadasil''
|
|-
|1987
|''Viswasichalum Illenkilum''
|
|-
|1989
|''[[Charithram]]''
|
|-
|1990
|''[[Vishnulokam]]''
|
|-
|1993
|''[[Butterflies (1993 film)|Butterflies]]''
|
|-
|1994
|''[[Kashmeeram]]''
|
|-
|1995
|''[[Thakshashila]]''
|
|-
|1997
|''[[Aaraam Thampuran]]''
|
|-
|1999
|''[[Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu|Kanezhuthi Pottum Thottu]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2000
|''[[Pilots (film)|Pilots]]''
|
|-
|''[[Cover Story (2000 film)|Cover Story]]''
|
|-
|2001
|''[[Achaneyanenikkishtam]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2002
|''Shivam''
|
|-
|Kadha
|
|-
|''[[Kuberan (2002 film)|Kuberan]]''
|
|-
|2004
|''[[Vettam]]''
|
|-
|2006
|''[[Mahasamudram]]''
|
|-
|2008
|''[[Pachamarathanalil]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2009
|''[[Seetha Kalyanam (2009 film)|Seetha Kalyanam]]''
|
|-
|''[[Neelathamara (2009 film)|Neelathamara]]''
|
|-
|2011
|''[[Rathinirvedam (2011 film)|Rathinirvedam]]''
|
|-
|2012
|''[[Chattakkari (2012 film)|Chattakkari]]''
|
|-
|2017
|''[[Matchbox (2017 film)|Match Box]]''
|
|-
|2022
|''[[Vaashi (2022 film)|Vaashi]]''
|
|}

=== Actor ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Year !! Title !! Role !! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 1990 || ''[[No.20 Madras Mail]]'' || ||
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Njan Samvidhanam Cheyyum]]''|| ||
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Ramaleela]]'' || || <ref>{{Cite web|title=Suresh Kumar debuts as actor - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/suresh-kumar-debuts-as-actor/articleshow/56598842.cms|access-date=2021-10-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2018 || ''Pacha'' || ||
|-
|| ''[[Aanakkallan]]'' || [[Chief minister (India)|C.M.]] C.P Ramachandran||
|-
|| ''[[Oru Kuprasidha Payyan]]'' || Judge Jayadevan ||
|-
| rowspan="8" | 2019 || ''[[Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu|Irupathonnaam Noottaandu]]'' || Zaya's father ||
|-
|| ''Naan Petta Makan'' || ||
|-
|| ''[[Mera Naam Shaji]]'' || Thomas Parangadi Moran ||
|-
|| ''[[Jack & Daniel]]'' || DGP ||
|-
|| ''[[Madhura Raja]]'' || Minister Koshy ||
|-
|| ''[[Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo]]'' || Geetha's father ||
|-
|| ''[[Mamangam (film)|Mamangam]]'' || Mamangam announcer ||
|-
|| ''2403 ft.'' || Anoto Joseph ||
|-
| rowspan="6" | 2021 || ''[[Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea]]'' || Kochi Raja ||
|-
|| ''[[Divorce (2023 film)|Divorce]]'' || ||
|-
|| ''[[Meri Awas Suno]]'' || Dr. Venugopal ||<ref>{{Cite web|title=Manju Warrier plays a doctor in Prajesh Sen's Meri Awaz Suno|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/aug/28/manju-warrier-plays-a-doctor-in-prajesh-sens-meri-awaz-suno-2350730.html|access-date=2021-10-03|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Thimiram]]'' || ||
|-
|| ''Bermuda'' || ||
|-
|| ''[[Ellam Sheriyakum|Ellam Shariyakum]]'' || Sukumaran Nair ||
|-
| 2022 || ''[[CBI 5: The Brain]]'' || Home Minister Abdul Samad ||
|-
| 2023 || ''[[Kolaambi]]'' || Varghese ||<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=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2024 || ''[[Hunt (2024 film)|Hunt]]'' || Dr. Narayanacharya Potti || <ref>{{Cite web |title=Bhavana Menon teams up with Kaapa director Shaji Kailas for a thriller titled Hunt |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/bhavana-menon-teams-up-with-kaapa-prithviraj-sukumaran-director-shaji-kailas-for-a-thriller-titled-hunt-2321146-2023-01-13 |access-date=2023-02-01 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2026 || {{Pending film| Ee Thani Niram}} || {{TableTBA}} ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-28 |title=Anoop Menon's Ee Thani Niram gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2026/Jan/28/anoop-menons-ee-thani-niram-gets-a-release-date |access-date=2026-02-02 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan=2 {{TBA}} || {{Pending film| Veekam}} || {{TBA}} ||
|-
| {{Pending film| [[Ram (film)|Ram]]}} || {{TBA}} ||
|-
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|id=1622255}}

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[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]
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