Karthik Vishnu

Karthik Vishnu, better known as Vishnu Purushan, has been bouncing around the Malayalam film scene for a minute now. Dude kicked off his acting gig with Kali, that moody Sameer Thahir flick—kind of a big deal for a debut if you ask me. But it was Guppy, directed by Jhonpaul George, where he really showed everyone what he’s made of. If you’ve seen it, you know; the guy delivered a performance that just stuck with people. That role pretty much planted his flag in the industry—no more lurking in the background. Since then, he’s been in a bunch of other flicks. Chalakudikkaran Changathi? Yep, he’s there. Edakkad Battalion 06? Check. Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh, Kidu, Oru Kuttanadan Blog—he’s been popping up all over the place, not just standing around, but actually *doing* stuff. You can catch him in Basheerinte Premalekhanam, Melle, and even Chekkan. The thing is, he’s not just picking random projects—there’s always something a little offbeat or interesting about the movies he picks. Kind of makes you wonder what’s next for him. He’s not all over the tabloids or anything, but people who know Malayalam cinema? They recognize the name. He’s got this knack for blending in, but also making you remember him when the credits roll. Not every actor manages that. Doesn’t matter if he’s playing a small-town guy or something more intense, there’s always this realness to his roles—you can’t fake that. Honestly, if you want to see what the new wave of Malayalam actors is all about, Vishnu Purushan’s filmography is a pretty good place to start.