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{{Short description|Indian film director, writer, and actor}}

{{Infobox person
| name = J. P. Thuminad
| image =
| caption = JP Thuminad in 2025
| birth_date = {{Birth date|year=1980|month=1|day=1}} 
| birth_place = [[Manjeshwar]], [[Kasargod district|Kasaragod]], [[Kerala]], India
| occupation = {{hlist|Film director|writer|actor}}
| years_active = 2017–present
| notable_works = ''[[Su From So]]'' (2025)
| spouse = {{marriage|Rashmika|5 May 2026}}
}}

'''Jaya Prakash Thuminad''' popularly known as '''J. P. Thuminad''' is an Indian film director, writer, and actor known for his work in [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] and [[Tulu cinema|Tulu]] films.<ref>{{Cite web|title=JP Thuminad: My entire idea of cinema changed after joining Raj B Shetty|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Jul/25/kannadainterviews2025jul23jp-thuminad-my-entire-idea-of-cinema-changed-after-joining-raj-b-shetty|website=The New Indian Express|date=2025-07-25|access-date=2025-12-01|language=en|first=A.|last=Sharadhaa}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=J.P. Tuminadu {{!}} Actor, Director, Writer|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm15401848/|website=IMDb|access-date=2025-12-01|language=en-US}}</ref> He is best known for his directorial debut in the 2025 film ''[[Su From So]]'', a supernatural [[Comedy drama|comedy-drama]] that gained both critical acclaim and commercial success.<ref>{{Cite news|title=I hope Su From So inspires every small filmmaker to dream big: JP Thuminad|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/i-hope-su-from-so-inspires-every-small-filmmaker-to-dream-big-jp-thuminad/articleshow/123482319.cms|work=The Times of India|date=2025-08-25|access-date=2025-12-01|issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Early life and background ==
J. P. Thuminad was born in the coastal village of Manjeshwara, located in the [[Kasaragod]] district of Kerala.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=ഈ മംഗളൂരു പയ്യൻ പറക്കും തളിക ഫാൻ; സു ഫ്രം സോ ഒരുക്കിയ ജെ.പി.തുമിനാട് പറയുന്നു|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/interview/2025/08/24/jp-tuminad-interview.html|website=ഈ മംഗളൂരു പയ്യൻ പറക്കും തളിക ഫാൻ; സു ഫ്രം സോ ഒരുക്കിയ ജെ.പി.തുമിനാട് പറയുന്നു|access-date=2025-12-01|language=ml}}</ref> Thuminad initially worked as a painter in the construction industry, and later became theatre artist.<ref>{{Cite web|title=5 കോടി ബജറ്റിൽ ഒരു കുഞ്ഞുപടം, വാരിക്കൂട്ടിയത് നൂറുകോടി; 'ഹാപ്പി മൂഡിൽ' ജെ.പി. തുമിനാട്|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/su-from-so-kannada-horror-comedy-film-jp-thuminad-792e44e2|website=@mathrubhumi|date=2025-08-31|access-date=2025-12-01|language=en}}</ref>

== Theatre beginnings and early career ==
Thuminad started his acting career in the theatre, where he became part of many local productions.<ref>{{Cite web|title=JP Thuminad: My entire idea of cinema changed after joining Raj B Shetty|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/interviews/2025/Jul/23/jp-thuminad-my-entire-idea-of-cinema-changed-after-joining-raj-b-shetty|website=Cinema Express|date=2025-07-23|access-date=2025-12-01|language=en|first=A.|last=Sharadhaa}}</ref> Thuminad made his acting debut in the 2017 Kannada film ''Ondu Motteya Kathe'', directed by [[Raj B. Shetty]].

== Career in cinema ==

=== Directorial debut ===
Thuminad made his directorial debut with the film ''[[Su From So]]'' in 2025. The movie is a mix of elements of horror-comedy combined with social commentary, focusing on village life and folklore.<ref>{{Cite news|title='Su From So' OTT release: Viewers call JP Thuminad's film laugh riot or humorless chaos; Twitter reviews out|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/su-from-so-ott-release-viewers-call-jp-thuminads-film-laugh-riot-or-humorless-chaos-twitter-reviews-out/articleshow/123798707.cms|work=The Times of India|date=2025-09-10|access-date=2025-12-01|issn=0971-8257}}</ref> For this film, Thuminad chose many actors from local theatre groups, to bring authenticity and naturalism to their performances.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Su From So breaks the star-ticket mould, crosses ₹36 crore gross and 1 million ticket sales on BMS|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Aug/04/kannadanews2025aug04su-from-so-breaks-the-star-ticket-mould-crosses-36-crore-gross-and-1-million-ticket-sales-on-bms|website=The New Indian Express|date=2025-08-04|access-date=2025-12-01|language=en|first=A.|last=Sharadhaa}}</ref> The film received positive reviews from critics for its storytelling, direction, and performances.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/i-hope-su-from-so-inspires-every-small-filmmaker-to-dream-big-jp-thuminad/articleshow/123482319.cms|title=I hope 'Su From So' inspires every small filmmaker to dream big: JP Thuminad|website=Times of India|accessdate=2025-07-25}}</ref>

=== Themes and approach ===
Thuminad's filmmaking style is noted for its emphasis on regional cultures, especially on the coastal folk traditions of Karnataka and Kerala.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Industry thrives when new voices are encouraged: JP|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/industry-thrives-when-new-voices-are-encouraged-jp/articleshow/122834599.cms|work=The Times of India|date=2025-07-23|access-date=2025-12-01|issn=0971-8257}}</ref> His film ''Su From So'' is noted for its style on portraying real human emotions and regional stories, while incorporating supernatural themes and comedy.<ref>{{Cite web|title=OTT Premiere: Kannada Blockbuster 'Su From So' Streams on JioHotstar From Sep 9|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/su-from-so-ott-release-date-jp-thuminads-kannada-horror-comedy-to-make-its-streaming-debut-on-september-9-on-jiohotstar-3713591|website=Deccan Herald|access-date=2025-12-01|language=en}}</ref>

== Impact and recognition ==
Thuminad's debut film and its commercial success marked a significant moment for Kannada film industry, especially for independent filmmakers working outside the mainstream cinema.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Su From So: JP Thuminad-Raj B Shetty's film has laughs galore, with a much bigger picture at play|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/su-from-so-jp-thuminad-raj-b-shetty-s-film-has-laughs-galore-with-a-much-bigger-picture-at-play-ottplay-101753854960688.html|website=Hindustan Times|date=2025-07-30|access-date=2025-12-01|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Decoding the success of 'Su From So' {{!}} Raj B Shetty {{!}} JP Thuminad|url=https://www.thehindu.com/videos/decoding-the-success-of-su-from-so-raj-b-shetty-jp-thuminad/article69898173.ece|work=The Hindu|date=2025-08-05|access-date=2025-12-01|issn=0971-751X|language=en-IN|first=Vivek M. V. & Ravichandran|last=N}}</ref> The success of ''Su From So'' has been viewed by many critics as a testament to the viability of small-budget films with strong regional and cultural narratives.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Su From So released on OTT: Where to watch JP Thuminad's Kannada blockbuster horror comedy. Check language versions|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/su-from-so-released-on-ott-where-to-watch-jp-thuminads-kannada-blockbuster-horror-comedy-check-language-versions/articleshow/123776258.cms?from=mdr|work=The Economic Times|date=2025-09-09|access-date=2025-12-01|issn=0013-0389}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Thuminad was born in the village of [[Manjeshwar]], located in the [[Kasaragod district]] of Kerala. His upbringing in a region where Kannada, Malayalam and Tulu cultures intersect has had a significant influence on his storytelling and film making style.<ref name=":0" /> Before entering films, he worked as a painter for a construction company. Despite his success as a filmmaker, Thuminad expressed his intention to continue working in the theatre.<ref>{{Cite news|title='Su From So' movie review: JP Thuminad delivers a refreshing and hilarious horror comedy|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/su-from-so-movie-review-raj-b-shetty-jp-thuminad-refreshing-hilarious-comedy-kannada-movie/article69854341.ece|work=The Hindu|date=2025-07-25|access-date=2025-12-01|issn=0971-751X|language=en-IN|first=Vivek|last=M.V}}</ref> He married longtime partner Rashmika on 5 May 2026.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sharadhaa |first1=A. |title=Su From So fame JP Thuminad marries longtime partner Rashmika in Mangaluru |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2026/May/07/su-from-so-fame-jp-thuminad-marries-longtime-partner-rashmika-in-mangaluru |website=Cinema Express |access-date=8 May 2026 |language=en |date=7 May 2026}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+Key
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}

{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Film !! Director !! Actor !! Language !! Notes !! {{tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Ondu Motteya Kathe]]'' || {{no}} || {{yes}} || [[Kannada language|Kannada]] || Uncredited role || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/su-from-so-jp-thuminad-on-success-storytelling-and-kannada-cinema|title=Su From So: JP Thuminad on success, storytelling and Kannada cinema|website=The News Minute|accessdate=2025-07-25}}</ref>
|-
| 2018
| ''Katapadi Kattappa'' || {{yes}} || {{no}} || [[Tulu language|Tulu]] || ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=591526|title=Mangaluru: Tulu film ‘Katapadi Kattappa’ completes 50 days at theatres|work=Daijiworld.com|date=27 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana]]'' || {{No}} || {{yes}} || Kannada || Played the role of Avinash ||
|-
| 2023
| ''[[Swathi Mutthina Male Haniye]]'' || {{no}} || {{yes}} || Kannada || Played the role of Prabhakar ||
|-
| 2023
| ''[[Sapta Saagaradaache Ello: Side B]]'' || {{no}} || {{yes}} || Kannada || Played the role of Deepak ||
|-
| 2025
| ''[[Su From So]]'' || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || Kannada || Played the role of Ashoka ||
|-
| 2026
| ''Kattemaar'' || {{no}} || {{yes}} || Tulu || Played the role of Mahesh ||
|-
|}

=== Television & Theatre ===
* Various - Regional theatre & short films (Tulu/Kannada theatre) - Artist / Writer / Director (theatre).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/from-theatre-group-in-manjeswaram-to-the-pinnacle-of-sandalwood-jp-thuminads-glorious-journey-bs9nlc8q|title=From theatre group in Manjeswaram to the pinnacle of Sandalwood, JP Thuminad's glorious journey|website=Mathrubhumi|accessdate=2025-07-25}}</ref>
* 2017 - ''Majaa Bharatha'' - [[Colors Kannada]] - Contestant

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

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[[Category:1980 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Kannada film directors]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:Male actors in Kannada cinema]]
[[Category:People from Kasaragod district]]
[[Category:Male actors in Tulu cinema]]

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