Kalidas Jayaram
ActingAbout Kalidas Jayaram
Kalidas Jayaram is an Indian film actor who appears in Malayalam and Tamil films. The son of film actors Jayaram and Parvathy, Kalidas made his debut with the Malayalam film Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000) at the age of 7. Later he starred in the film Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum (2003) which won him the National Award for Best Child Artist. Kalidas made his debut as a lead actor with the Tamil film Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum (2016) directed by Amudeshwar .
Kalidas Jayaram Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Kalidas Jayaram reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 22 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Kalidas Jayaram's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 18% of Kalidas Jayaram's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Ashakal Aayiram, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Kalidas Jayaram Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kalidas Jayaram's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Kalidas Jayaram has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ashakal Aayiram | Ajeesh Hariharan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Raayan | Manickavelraayan 'Manickam' | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Indian 2: Zero Tolerance | Nilesh Krishna | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Por | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Rajni | Naveen | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Natchathiram Nagargiradhu | Iniyan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Vikram | ACP Prabhanjan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Jack N Jill | Kesh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Centimeter | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Backpackers | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Oru Pakka Kathai | Saravanan | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | younger Rajiv Padmanabhan (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho") | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Happy Sardar | Happy Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu | Vipinan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Mr. & Ms. Rowdy | Appu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Poomaram | Gautham | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum | Karthik | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Ente Veedu... Appuvinteyum | Vasudev Vishwanathan | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal | Ashok | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Chapter Zero | ACP Prabhanjan | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Nila Varum Velai | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Many Many Happy Returns | - | Flop | Similar → |
Kalidas Jayaram - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kalidas Jayaram?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kalidas Jayaram is "Ashakal Aayiram" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Kalidas Jayaram acted in?
Kalidas Jayaram has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kalidas Jayaram?
Other notable films include "Vikram", "Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal", and "Natchathiram Nagargiradhu".