{{short description|Indian actor}} {{COI|date=February 2024}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}} {{Use Indian English|date=June 2022}} {{Infobox person | name = Prasanth Alexander | image = Alexander-prasanth.jpg | caption = Prasanth in 2019 | birth_name = Prasanth Alexander | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1979|11|2}} | birth_place = Thiruvalla, Kerala, India | citizenship = | occupation = {{Flatlist| * Actor * casting director * creative director }} | death_date = | death_place = | other_names = Alexander Prasanth | years_active = 2002–present | parents = | spouse = Sheeba | children = 2 | relatives = | website = }}
'''Alexander Prasanth'''<ref>{{Cite web|last=m.g|first=Gokul|date=2019-05-11|title=Ticket to Bollywood|url=https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/bollywood/110519/ticket-to-bollywood.html|access-date=2021-01-28|website=The Asian Age}}</ref> is an Indian actor and producer who primarily appears in Malayalam films.<ref>{{Cite web|last=sreekumar|first=priya|date=2018-08-11|title=Donning the cassock on screen|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/110818/donning-the-cassock-on-screen.html|access-date=2021-03-19|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> He made his debut through the 2002 movie ''Nammal''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=People who aren't smart enough speak ill about others on social media: Prasanth Alexander|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2019/may/21/people-who-arent-smart-enough-speak-ill-about-others-on-social-media-prasanth-alexander-11734.html|access-date=2021-03-19|website=Cinema Express|date=21 May 2019 |language=en}}</ref> Prasanth is known for portraying the lead role of Sebastian in Purusha Pretham - Male Ghost.<ref name="Nagarajan">{{Cite news |last=Nagarajan |first=Saraswathy |date=2023-03-24 |title='Purusha Pretham' movie review: Krishand's delightful genre blender picks up momentum in second half |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/purusha-pretham-movie-review-krishands-delightful-genre-blender-picks-up-momentum-in-second-half/article66656298.ece |access-date=2023-10-13 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
==Career== Prasanth began his career as an anchor of Crazy Records on Asianet. He made his acting debut in 2002 with Kamal's film ''Nammal''.<ref name=":0" /> Prasanth later acted in several minor and character roles in more than 50 Malayalam movies. He did notable roles in the films like ''Ordinary'', ''Best Actor'', ''Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya'', ''Ira'', ''The Great Father'', ''Johny Johny Yes Appa'' etc. Movies like ''Action Hero Biju'' and ''Operation Java'' gave him a new lease on his film career.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title='ഇപ്പോൾ ആർക്കും ആരേയും നായകൻ ആക്കാവുന്ന സമയമാണ്': പ്രശാന്ത് അലക്സാണ്ടർ|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/celebrity-news/actor-prasanth-alexander-speaks-about-his-seventeen-year-old-acting-career/articleshow/70198387.cms|access-date=2021-03-19|website=malayalam.samayam.com|language=ml}}</ref> He made his Hindi film debut in 2019 for Rajkumar Gupta's ''India's Most Wanted'', playing the role of South Indian Intelligence Officer Pillai.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Prashanth Alexander's appearance in Arjun Kapoor's film India's Most Wanted garners attention - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/prashanth-alexanders-appearance-in-arjun-kapoors-film-indias-most-wanted-garners-attention/articleshow/68923255.cms|access-date=2021-03-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> He has also worked as the creative director for the film ''Race''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-07|title=ഫിൽറ്റേർഡ് മെസേജിൽ നിന്നും ബോളിവുഡിലെത്തിയ കഥ പറഞ്ഞ് അലക്സാണ്ടർ പ്രശാന്ത്|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/actor-alexander-prasanth-interview-indias-most-wanted-film/|access-date=2021-01-28|website=Indian Express Malayalam|language=ml}}</ref>
==Personal life== He was born to Rev. K. P. Alexander and Leelamma. Prasanth completed his education from Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla and Kodaikanal Christian College. He is married to Sheeba K. Jacob, an assistant professor at Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla.<ref>{{Cite web|title='മധുരരാജയിൽ നിന്നും ബോളിവുഡിലേക്ക്, രാശിയാണ് പുതിയ വീട്' : പ്രശാന്ത്|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/homestyle/spot-light/2019/04/29/prashanth-alexander-actor-new-house-celebrity-home.html|access-date=2021-03-19|website=ManoramaOnline|language=ml}}</ref>
==Filmography== {{Pending films key}} *All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted. {| class="wikitable sortable" |- !Year !! Title !! Role !! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 2002 || ''Nammal'' || Benny || |- | 2004 || ''Koottu'' || Ratheesh || |- | 2005 || ''Annorikkal'' || Haridas || |- | rowspan=3 | 2006 || ''Achanurangatha Veedu'' || Tomichan || |- | ''Palunku'' || The Seller || |- | ''Pothan Vava'' || TV Reporter || |- | rowspan=2 | 2007 || ''Detective'' || Villager || |- | ''Soorya Kireedam'' || Vivek || |- | rowspan=2 | 2008 || ''College Kumaran'' || Aby || |- | ''Mulla'' || Tamil Director || |- | rowspan=2 | 2009 || ''Changathikkoottam'' || Madhav || |- | ''Nammal Thammil'' || College Student || |- | 2010 || ''Best Actor'' || Co-director || |- | rowspan=2 | 2011 || ''Bombay March 12'' || Terrorist || |- | ''Swapna Sanchari'' || Reporter || |- | 2012 || ''Ordinary'' || Jeep Driver || |- | rowspan=7 | 2013 || ''Players'' || Niseer || |- | ''Lisammayude Veedu'' || Tomichan Muthalali || |- | ''Hotel California'' || Loyid || |- | ''God for Sale'' || Comrade || |- | ''Crocodile Love Story'' || Managing Director || |- | ''101 Chodyangal'' || || |- | ''Kalimannu'' || Advocate || |- | rowspan=4 | 2014 || ''Konthayum Poonoolum'' || || |- | ''Praise The Lord'' || || |- | ''Avatharam'' || Jamal || |- | ''The Dolphins'' || || |- | rowspan=5 | 2016 || ''Action Hero Biju'' || Jose Pottakkuzhy || |- | ''Ithu Thaanda Police'' || David Xavier || |- | ''Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya'' || Kuriachan || |- | ''Kavi Uddheshichathu..?'' || Shaji || |- | ''10 Kalpanakal'' || || |- | rowspan=10 | 2017 || ''The Great Father'' || Johnny || |- | ''Puthan Panam'' || || |- | ''Adventures of Omanakuttan'' || Varadan || |- | ''Avarude Raavukal'' || Buji Pattavayal || |- | ''Chicken Kokkachi'' || Pappan || |- | ''Ayaal Sashi'' || MLA || |- | ''Kadamkadha'' || Subash || |- | ''Thrissivaperoor Kliptham'' || || |- | ''Ramaleela'' || || |- | ''Sherlock Toms'' || Joby Tharakan || |- | rowspan=7 | 2018 || ''Kaly'' || || |- | ''Kunju Daivam'' || Jobichan || |- | ''Ira'' || Varun || |- | ''Oraayiram Kinaakkalaal'' || || |- | ''Velakkaari Aayirunthaalum En Mohavalli'' || || |- | ''Oru Kuttanadan Blog'' || Poly || |- | ''Johny Johny Yes Appa'' || Priest || |- | rowspan=6 | 2019 || ''Madhura Raja'' || MLA Cleetus || |- | ''Mask'' || Najeeb || |- | ''India's Most Wanted'' || Rudra Pillai ||Hindi film |- | ''Shubharathri'' || Salam || |- | ''Safe'' || Cyber cell officer || |- | ''King Fish'' || Adv. Kuruvila || |- | 2020 || ''Shylock'' || Broker Kumar || |- | rowspan=6 | 2021 || ''Vrithakrithiyilulla Chathuram'' || S. I. || |- | ''One'' || Jose, MLA Opposition || |- | ''Operation Java'' || Basheer || |- | ''Mohan Kumar Fans'' || Shivan || |- | ''Anugraheethan Antony'' || Francis || |- | ''Oru Thathvika Avalokanam'' || || |- | rowspan=11 | 2022 || ''Night Drive'' || Praanchi || |- || ''Adithattu'' || Srank Raayan || |- || ''Aviyal'' || Sebastian || |- || ''CBI 5: The Brain'' || CBI Officer Sudhi Nair || |- || ''Aarattu'' || Panchayat Vice President || |- || ''Twenty One Gms'' || CI Sreenivas || |- || ''Puzhu'' || Jamal || |- || ''Four'' || Dominic Sir || |- || ''King Fish'' || Adv. Kuruvilla || |- || ''Vivaha Avahanam'' || Prabhakaran|| |- || ''Nalam Mura'' || S.I. Raneesh|| |- | rowspan="5" | 2023 || ''Maheshum Marutiyum'' || ||<ref>{{Cite web |title='Maheshum Maruthiyum' to release on March 10 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2023/feb/28/maheshum-maruthiyumto-release-on-march-10-2551489.html |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=The New Indian Express|date=28 February 2023 }}</ref> |- | ''Purusha Pretham'' || Super Sebastian <ref name="Nagarajan"/>|| Released on SonyLIV<ref>{{Cite web |title=Purusha Pretham Movie Review: Gritty procedural with an even blend of the comic and morbid |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/review/2023/mar/24/purusha-pretham-movie-review-gritty-procedural-with-an-even-blend-of-the-comic-and-morbid-41450.html |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=Cinema Express |date=24 March 2023 |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Kolla'' || Aliyan ||<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-06-09 |title='Kolla' movie review: Rajisha Vijayan, Priya Varrier lead an underwhelming thriller |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kolla-movie-review-rajisha-vijayan-priya-varrier-lead-an-underwhelming-thriller/article66950594.ece |access-date=2023-07-09 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> |- | ''Pappachan Olivilanu'' || C.P.O Jameskutty || |- | ''Kunjamminis Hospital'' || Rajan Kartha || |- | rowspan=8 | 2024 || ''Turbo'' || CI Davis ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-15 |title=Vyshak's Next, Turbo, Starring Mammootty, Gets A Release Date |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/vyshaks-next-turbo-starring-mammootty-gets-a-release-date-8852431.html |access-date=2024-05-16 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Partners'' || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Santhosh |first=Vivek |date=2024-06-12 |title=Dhyan Sreenivasan-starrer Partners gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Jun/12/dhyan-sreenivasan-starrer-partners-gets-a-release-date |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Gumasthan'' || Sandeep ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-24 |title=Gumasthan trailer: Dileesh Pothan and Bibin George's film promises a gripping crime thriller |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Sep/24/gumasthan-trailer-dileesh-pothan-and-bibin-georges-film-promises-a-gripping-crime-thriller |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Manasa Vacha'' || || |- | ''Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam'' || ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-27 |title=Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam trailer promises a gripping investigative thriller |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Oct/27/oru-anweshanathinte-thudakkam-trailer-promises-a-gripping-investigative-thriller |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Pani'' || Kuruvila ||<ref>{{cite web |date=5 July 2023 |title=Actor Joju George is set to embark on a scriptwriting journey! Details inside |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/actor-joju-george-is-set-to-embark-on-a-scriptwriting-journey-details-inside/articleshow/101510597.cms?from=mdr |website=The Times of India}}</ref> |- | ''Extra Decent'' || Shibu ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-08 |title=It's a wrap for Suraj Venjaramoodu's ED - Extra Decent |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Jul/08/its-a-wrap-for-suraj-venjaramoodus-ed-extra-decent |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Abraham Ozler'' || Dr. Salam||<ref name="ozi">[https://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?1942 Malayala Sangeetham]</ref> |- | rowspan=5 | 2025 || ''Maruvasham'' || ||<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-04-18 |title=Actors Prashanth Alexander and Kailash team up for the thriller 'Maruvasham' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/actors-prashanth-alexander-and-kailash-team-up-for-the-thriller-maruvasham/articleshow/109403723.cms |access-date=2025-03-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- | ''Sarkeet'' || Pothan ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2025-03-31 |title=Asif Ali's Sarkeet gets a new release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Mar/31/asif-alis-sarkeet-gets-a-new-release-date |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''ID – The Fake'' || || <ref name="idthefakefilm">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/id-first-look-out-dhyan-sreenivasan-starrer-is-a-gripping-tale-of-fake-identities/articleshow/113209000.cms Times of India]</ref> |- | ''Pariwar'' || Nakulan ||<ref name="par1">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/pariwar/movie-review/118892107.cms Times of India]</ref> |- | ''Maranamass'' || Tiger Sam||<ref name="mara">[https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/interview-maranamass-director-sivaprasad-the-film-is-told-from-an-experimental-quirky-perspective/article69586379.ece The Hindu]</ref> |- | rowspan=3 | 2026 || ''Spa'' || ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-10 |title=Abrid Shine's Spa release deferred by a day |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2026/Feb/10/abrid-shines-spa-release-deferred-by-a-day |access-date=2026-02-12 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Prakambanam'' || MN Santhosh||<ref name="pra">https://www.ottplay.com/news/prakambanam-on-ott-how-much-ganapathi-led-horror-comedy-movie-make-box-office/360c8adc9764 OTTPlay Portal</ref><ref name="pra2">[https://www.district.in/movies/prakambanam-movie-tickets-in-vele-MV213509 A film portal]</ref><ref name="pra4">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/prakambanam/movie-review/127858066.cms Times ofIndia]</ref> |- | ''Pallichattambi'' || Trustee Devassy ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=First teaser of Tovino Thomas's 'Pallichattambi' reveals a period action drama |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2026/03/23/first-teaser-of-tovino-thomass-pallichattambi-reveals-a-period-action-drama.html |access-date=2026-04-21 |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref> |- |}
=== Web series === {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Language ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 2024 || ''Nagendran's Honeymoons'' || Soman || Malayalam ||Disney+ Hotstar<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Jul/06/nagendrans-honeymoons-trailer-suraj-venjaramoodu-on-a-wedding-spree |title=Nagendran's Honeymoons trailer: Suraj Venjaramoodu on a wedding spree|website=Cinema E}}</ref> |}
===As an anchor===
{| class="wikitable" !Year !Program !Role !channel !Notes |- |2002||Crazy Records|||Anchor||Asianet||Campus Gameshow |- |2002-2008||Valkkannadi||Anchor, Asst Producer||Asianet||Family Gameshow |- |2005-2006||Bubblegum||Anchor||JaiHind TV|| |- |2008-2010||Box Office||anchor||Surya TV|| |- |2016||Star Challenge||Associate Producer||Flowers TV||
|}
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{IMDb name|id=8195186|name=}}
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