Baiju Santhosh

Baiju Santhosh, man, where do you even start with this guy? Born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, he’s one of those actors who just pops up everywhere in Malayalam cinema, and honestly, it’s hard to imagine some movies without his signature blend of humor and heart. If you’ve seen Minnal Murali (2021), you know what I’m talking about—he totally stole scenes with that sly comic timing. And, of course, Lucifer (2019)... that film was packed with heavyweights, but Baiju just fit right in, holding his ground among giants. Not a lot of actors can do that without getting overshadowed. What’s wild is how long he’s been at it. Detective (2007) feels like a lifetime ago, but he’s just gotten better with age—sort of like that favorite uncle who keeps getting funnier at family get-togethers. People keep underestimating him, but he’s got serious range. One minute he’s the lovable sidekick, next thing you know, he’s smacking you with some real drama. The dude’s married to Santhosh Ranjitha, and you can tell there’s some solid support on the home front. You see him in interviews sometimes, and he’s just as genuine off-screen as he is on it. Not a lot of stars manage that balance. In an industry flooded with new faces every year, Baiju’s still around, doing his thing, making people laugh, making them think. If you’re flipping through channels and catch a movie with his name on it, chances are, you’re about to get entertained, no matter what the genre.