Indian actor, TV presenter, and politician born in Kerala, India on 25 May 1965. He held several positions including Minister for Forests & Environment, Sports and Cinema in Kerala until April 2013 as well as Transport Minister (2001-2003). He made his acting debut on Irakal (1985). His other works include Drishyam 2 (2021), Adharvam (1989), and Swa Lee (2009).