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Jayakrishnan

movie Actor cake 11 April 1974 (Thursday) (Kottayam, Kerala, India)
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Height

6' 2" (187 cm)

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Age

51

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Nation

Indian

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 11 April 1974 (Thursday)
Birthplace: Kottayam, Kerala, India
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Kuzhimattom, Kottayam

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Divorced
Children: Son- Devanarayan (b. 2001)

Education

Schools: NSS High School, Kuzhimattom
Colleges: NSS Hindu College, Changanassery, Kerala
Education: Graduation

Lifestyle

Religion: Hinduism
Food Habit: Non-vegetarian

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Jayakrishnan

  • Jayakrishnan came from a farming family.
  • He studied at the school where his father was an arts teacher.

  • When Jayakrishnan was young, he became interested in acting through the theatre arts club in his hometown.

  • At 20, after completing his graduation, he moved from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram to work in films with five hundred rupees.

  • In Thiruvananthapuram, Jayakrishnan stayed in a lodge, which he shared with a few friends.

    An old picture of Jayakrishnan
    An old picture of Jayakrishnan
  • Later, he got a call from Telematic Studio, where a technician named Vinod told him that his voice was chosen for a documentary commentary.
  • After that, Jayakrishnan began getting more documentary work from time to time.

  • Once during a media conversation, he shared the struggles of his career. He said,

    I and some friends lived on the money I got. I was staying at Govindamandiram Lodge at that time. There were no roads in Thiruvananthapuram that I did not walk in my wanderings in search of opportunities. Since it was the time when dreams took hold of my head, that was not a problem.”

  • After appearing in the film Habelinte Vayalukal in 1994, he went on to appear in various films such as Naatturajavu (2004), Oru Naal Varum (2010), Pulimurugan (2016), Vidhi: The Verdict (2021), and Iyer in Arabia (2024).

    Jayakrishnan on the poster of the film Iyer in Arabia (2024)
    Jayakrishnan on the poster of the film Iyer in Arabia (2024)
  • In 1997, Jayakrishnan appeared in the television serial Ninavukal Novukal, directed by cinematographer Sunny Joseph.
  • In 1998, his character in the television show Sooryakanthi made him a popular face in the entertainment industry.
  • He then went on to appear in various television serials such as Sthree Oru Santhwanam (2003), Brahmamudi (2007), Amma (2012), and Premam (2025).
  • After that, Jayakrishnan worked with various production companies, such as Balaji Telefilms, Seven Arts, and Manorama Vision.
  • When he started getting supporting roles in films, Jayakrishnan decided to focus on his business and social work. He semi-retired from acting.
  • Jayakrishnan has played supporting roles in various films such as Roudram (2008), Karmayodha (2012), Red Wine (2013), How Old Are You? (2014), Abrahaminte Santhathikal (2018), Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu (2019), and Varaal (2022).

    Jayakrishnan on the poster of the film Varaal (2022)
    Jayakrishnan on the poster of the film Varaal (2022)
  • On 12 October 2025, Jayakrishnan made headlines when he and his two associates were arrested in Mangaluru district, Karnataka.

  • They were accused of making abusive and communal comments to a local taxi driver.

  • Jayakrishnan and his two friends booked a taxi through a mobile app for a pick-up at New Road, Bejai, on the night of 9 October 2025. The incident happened when driver Ahmed Shafiq called to confirm the location; they abused him over the phone.

  • A complaint at the Urwa Police Station said that the accused were drunk during the incident.

  • They allegedly shouted communal insults at the taxi driver, calling him a ‘terrorist’ and a ‘Muslim extremist.’

  • They abused him in Hindi and Malayalam and made offensive remarks about the driver’s family.

  • During investigations, police confirmed that the accused later admitted that they were under the influence of alcohol.

    Jayakrishnan while talking to the police during investigations
    Jayakrishnan while talking to the police during investigations
  • It was also found that they had tried to trouble other drivers before by booking rides and then cancelling them as a prank.

  • Jayakrishnan is an animal lover and has a pet dog. He often shares pictures of his pet on social media.

    Jayakrishnan with his pet dog
    Jayakrishnan with his pet dog

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