Sandeep Pradeep | |
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| Born | Sandeep Pradeep |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013– present |
Sandeep Pradeep is an Indian actor who primarily works in the Malayalam film industry. He is best known for his roles in Padakkalam (2025), Alappuzha Gymkhana (2025) and Falimy (2023), and was nominated for Best Comedian at the SIIMA Awards 2024.[1]
Early life
[edit]Sandeep completed his schooling at Lisieux English School, Vaikom. After completing his 12th Grade, he pursued a diploma in Advanced Visual Effects in Bangalore. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he worked as a VFX artist at a multinational company while actively continuing his involvement in independent short-film production.[2]
Career
[edit]Sandeep began his creative journey in 2013 through short films with a group of his friends under the alias Lumiere Broz, marking his early presence in the Malayalam indie film space. One of his initial short-film projects, Shanthi Muhurtham received recognition.[3] He subsequently acted in Magneto, portraying a villainous role and VFX artist.[4] He acted in the mini web series Kalyana Kacheri, directed by Anand Menen.[2] He was also a notable cast member of the YouTube channel "Sub Originals".[5]
In 2019, he made his feature film debut in Pathinettam Padi.[6] Followed by Ek Din, a film that received recognition from the Kerala Critics Awards and several critics, although it was not officially released or made available to the public through theatrical or other distribution channels. He later appeared in Antakshari (2022) and Falimy (2023).[1] His performance in Falimy earned critical acclaim and led to a nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy Role at the SIIMA Awards in 2024.[7]
In 2025, he portrayed the character of a boxer in Alappuzha Gymkhana, and appeared in Padakkalam.[8][9]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Pathinettam Padi | Puthren | Debut film | [10] |
| 2022 | Antakshari | Karthik | [11] | |
| 2023 | Falimy | Abhijit Chandran | Nominated–SIIMA Award for Best Comedian | [12] |
| 2025 | Alappuzha Gymkhana | Shifas Ahmed | [13] | |
| Padakkalam | Jithin | [14] |
Other work
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Story Screenplay Dialogue | Mohan | Short films | [15] |
| 2016 | Shanthi Muhurtham | Karthik | [3] | |
| 2019 | Magneto | Sebastian Shaw | Short film; also VFX artist | [4][16] |
| 2021 | Kalyana Kacheri | Diljith | Web series | [2] |
| 2025 | Sana – Aaro Nee | Himself | Think Music India music video; also director | [17] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b B, Parvana K. (1 April 2025). "'Breaking into film industry is just step one; sustaining it is real challenge'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ a b c M, Athira (28 April 2025). "Actor Sandeep Pradeep: 'Alappuzha Gymkhana' made me physically and mentally strong". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Shanthi Muhurtham | Malayalam Short film 2016 | Anand Menon | Sandeep Pradeep | Lumier Broz". 28 July 2016 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b S, Gautham (3 June 2019). "Have you heard of the Malayali Magneto?". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ "SUB Originals". YouTube.
- ^ "Sandeep Pradeep to lead Kishkindha Kaandam team's new film". The New Indian Express. 22 April 2025. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ "Sandeep Pradeep - Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ Santhosh, Vivek (5 January 2025). "Falimy-fame Sandeep Pradeep is Shifas Ahammed in Alappuzha Gymkhana". Cinema Express. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ "'Padakkalam': Suraj Venjaramoodu and Sharafudheen film's first look and release date out". The Hindu. 24 February 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ "I was anxious about working with senior co-stars : Sandeep Pradeep". The Times of India. 2 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ M, Athira (19 April 2022). "'I like to make thrillers with the least-expected elements,' says director Vipin Das". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ "I was anxious about working with senior co-stars : Sandeep Pradeep". The Times of India. 2 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ "From playing Basil's younger brother in 'Falimy' to 'weird' friend in 'Padakkalam': What makes Sandeep Pradeep tick". From playing Basil's younger brother in 'Falimy' to 'weird' friend in 'Padakkalam': What makes Sandeep Pradeep tick. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ "First single from Suraj Venjaramoodu and Sharafudheen's Padakkalam is here". Cinema Express. 13 April 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "STORY SCREENPLAY DIALOGUE - malayalam short film 2013". 23 July 2013 – via YouTube.
- ^ m.g, Gokul (29 May 2019). "Thrill of superpowers | Thrill of superpowers". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ "Discover The New Malayalam Music Video For 'Aaro Nee' Sung By Sharan Rajamohanan". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 April 2025.