Sudheer Kumar, a celebrated Indian film actor and producer, has left an indelible mark on the Malayalam film industry, his vast and diverse body of work a testament to his enduring impact. Familiar to audiences across the nation by his stage name Maniyanpilla Raju, this multifaceted artist has been blessed with a career that has seen him rise to prominence, his breakthrough role emerging from the groundbreaking film Maniyanpilla Adhava Maniyanpilla, a cinematic masterpiece released in the year 1981.
Notably, the inaugural cinematic endeavour of the esteemed actor, Maniyanpilla Raju, was the 1976 film Mohiniyattam, masterfully helmed by the renowned director Sreekumaran Thampi.
Throughout his illustrious and storied career, Maniyanpilla Raju has had the privilege of assuming a diverse array of roles, ultimately appearing in an astonishing number of 400 films or more.
