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Finding a Malayalam actor in the current era who possesses the same level of talent as Suraj Venjaramoodu would undoubtedly be quite a challenge. Although the industry is not short of skilled actors, Sooraj’s exceptional ability to seamlessly transition between characters of various genres is a rare ability that only a few actors possess.
Having initially launched his career as a mime artist and comedian, Suraj, who celebrated his 47th birthday on June 30, gained popularity through the TV series Jagapoka. While he began receiving opportunities in films shortly thereafter, the majority of roles he was offered were insignificant and lacked much depth. However, his remarkable talent for executing physical comedy captivated audiences, leading to a typecasting phenomenon in which he mostly received similar roles, often with minimal differences from his previous characters.
In all honesty, Suraj’s face has remained unchanged and devoid of variations in films like Rasathanthram, Thuruppugulan, Pachakuthira, Mayavi, Chotta Mumbai, Hallo, Ali Bhai, Rock n’ Roll, Katha Parayumpol, Kanaka Simhasanam, College Kumaran, Annan Thambi, Madambi, Twenty :20, Love in Singapore and Ivar Vivahitharayal.
Aashiq Abu’s Daddy Cool (2009), starring Mammootty and Richa Pallod in the lead roles, was one of the first films to showcase Suraj Venjaramoodu’s hidden talent, though it did not get much appreciation perhaps because the audience was not aware of the unique actor and the actor’s unprecedented appearance. .
Daddy Cool noted a striking difference from Suraj’s previous cinematic endeavors, in which he often embodied characters who were predominantly in southern Kerala and featured either a Thiruvananthapuram accent or a neutral accent of the region. However, in Daddy Cool, Suraj underwent an impressive transformation as he breathed life into the character of Aimutty, a humble proprietor of a small restaurant in Ernakulam. Fluent in Kochi’s Malayalam language, Aimutty immerses himself in the intricate tapestry of local politics, and assumes the exceptional role of peacemaker – a revered mediator charged with aligning the feud between rival gangs in the port city. Embracing this unique situation, Aimutty becomes a sought-after confidant, and reliable anchor for both the police and those on the treacherous path of transgression.
Despite the actor’s notable struggle to hide his usual characteristics and tricks, which he used consistently in all his previous films, and the director’s lack of effort in providing the actor with proper guidance, Suraj manages to show glimpses of his acting talent with the limited resources and screen time available in Daddy Cool. The film also highlighted the actor’s easy-going ability to adapt to different regional dialects.
If the writer-director Aashiq Abu provided the character with greater substance and skillfully crafted it to be free from the overused cliches of Sooraj, then Aimutty’s character and the actor’s performance garnered much attention, accelerating the actor’s journey to fame and success.
However, Daddy Cool will retain its place as a standout gem among Suraj Venjaramoodu’s broad films, thanks to the surprising shift in the actor’s approach. This pivotal change opened doors to a promising future, in which the actor would go on to portray many memorable characters.
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