Melbin Kurisinkal

melbin kurisinkal. you can't really talk about new wave malayalam cinema without his name popping up, honestly. guy’s been everywhere lately—oshana (2024) had him flexing his dramatic chops, totally carrying the emotional weight with those subtle glances and sharp one-liners. the whole movie’s got that vibe where you’re not sure if you should laugh or cry, and melbin? he’s the anchor, making the chaos feel real. then came jameelante poovan kozhi (2024), and, man, the energy shift! he goes from brooding hero to comedic genius. i swear, only melbin can make a chicken chase scene look like high art. it’s all quick wit, awkward silences, and just a pinch of small-town nostalgia—felt like i was watching my own cousins mess around. as if that wasn’t enough, shukran (2025) is already making waves even before release. people are buzzing about his role—rumor has it, he’s ditching the nice-guy act for something a bit darker. honestly, can’t wait. dude’s unpredictable in the best way possible. every film he touches, there’s this weird mix of comfort and surprise. whether he’s making you laugh, cry, or just sit there thinking, “wait, did he really just do that?” melbin’s got range. not your typical star—more like the secret sauce every script needs.