{{Short description|Indian actor}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2025}} {{Use Indian English|date=June 2025}} {{Infobox person | name = Lukman Avaran | image = | caption = Lukman in 2022 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1990|5|22}} | birth_place = [[Changaramkulam]], [[Kerala]], India | alma_mater = Royal College of Engineering & Technology | occupation = Actor | years_active = 2013–present | spouse = Jumaima | parents = }} '''Lukman Avaran''' (born 22 May 1990) is an Indian actor who primarily works in [[Malayalam cinema]]. His debut film is ''[[Dayom Panthrandum]]'' (2013) was the first theatre-released film in his career.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2021-02-26 |title=For the love of cinema: Lukman Lukku speaks on his struggles as an actor |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/love-cinema-lukman-lukku-speaks-his-struggles-actor-144232 |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref> Lukman acted the lead role in the film ''[[Operation Java]]'' (2021) directed by [[Tharun Moorthy]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Actor Lukman ties the knot in Malappuram {{!}} Watch video |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/02/21/actor-lukman-ties-the-knot-malappuram.html |access-date=2023-01-08 |website=OnManorama}}</ref> He was mainly noted for his performances in the films [[Shibu (film)|''Shibu'']] (2019),<ref>{{Cite news |title=Arjun Prabhakaran |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Arjun-Prabhakaran?from=mdr |access-date=2023-12-06 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> ''[[Virus (2019 film)|Virus]]'' (2019), ''[[Thallumaala]]'' (2022),<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Some blows in 'Thallumala' were painful, but worth it: Lukman Avaran |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/interviews/2022/08/22/thallumala-lukman-avaran-character-jamshi-action-scenes.html |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=OnManorama}}</ref> and ''[[Saudi Vellakka]]'' (2022).<ref>{{Cite news |title='Saudi Vellakka' trailer: Tharun Moorthy presents a hard-hitting drama |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/saudi-vellakka-trailer-tharun-moorthy-presents-a-hard-hitting-drama/articleshow/95904375.cms |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
==Early and personal life == Lukman Avaran was born in [[Changaramkulam]], [[Malappuram district|Malappuram]], [[Kerala]], to Koladikkal Avaran and Haleema.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Operation Java' actor Lukman turns COVID warrior |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/kerala-1.5744006 |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=English.Mathrubhumi |date=12 June 2021 |language=en}}</ref> He is a [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] graduate from the [[Royal College of Engineering & Technology]], in [[Chermanangad]], [[Thrissur district|Thrissur]]. He married Jumaima on 20 February 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Actor Lukman Avaran ties knot with Jumaima, celebs shower blessings |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/actor-lukman-avaran-ties-knot-with-jumaima-celebs-shower-blessings/articleshow/89702826.cms |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title='Operation Java' actor Lukman enters wedlock |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/actor-lukman-enters-wedlock-1.7278326 |access-date=2023-01-08 |website=English.Mathrubhumi |date=20 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
== Career == His acting career was started by a short film Kittuo (2013).<ref name=":0"/> His first silver appearance was ''[[Dayom Panthrandum]]'' (2013) Written by Harshad PK and [[Muhsin Parari]], Directed by Harshad PK and this movie wasn't released in theatres. His first notable performance was in the movie ''[[KL 10 Patthu|KL10 Patthu]]'' (2015) Written & Directed by [[Muhsin Parari]].<ref>{{Citation |title=KL 10 Pathu Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of KL 10 Pathu by Times of India |newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/kl-10-pathu/movie-review/48145433.cms |access-date=2022-05-09}}</ref>
In 2019, his role in ''[[Unda (film)|Unda]]'' of a police officer from an Adivasi community, Biju Kumar<ref name=":0"/> was noticed by the audience.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-14 |title=Unda movie review: An inspiring film made with a lot of heart |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/unda-movie-review-rating-mammootty-5781003/ |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, ''[[Operation Java]]'' Written & Directed by Tharun Moorthy, Lukman had a major role as Vinaya Dasan along with [[Balu Varghese]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Operation Java Movie Review: A thrilling take on cybercrime |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/operation-java/amp_movie_review/80882782.cms |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Praveen |first=S. R. |date=2021-02-22 |title='Operation Java' movie review: A promising debut unravelling the world of cybercrime |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/operation-java-review-a-promising-debut-unravelling-the-world-of-cybercrime/article33900721.ece |access-date=2022-04-11 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In the following years, he performed many supporting characters in many films. He played pivotal roles in ''[[Thallumaala]]'' (2022) along with [[Tovino Thomas]] by [[Khalid Rahman]]<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite news |title=Tovino Thomas starrer 'Thallumaala' gets an OTT release date |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/tovino-thomas-starrer-thallumaala-gets-an-ott-release-date/articleshow/94023488.cms |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> and also in the Tharun Moorthy's second film ''[[Saudi Vellakka]]'' (2022) along with [[Binu Pappu]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |title='Saudi Vellakka' Teaser: Tharun Moorthy's sophomore directorial venture is a fun-filled entertainer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/saudi-vellakka-teaser-tharun-moorthys-sophomore-directorial-venture-is-a-fun-filled-entertainer/articleshow/91174789.cms |access-date=2023-01-08 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=M |first=Athira |date=2022-12-12 |title=Malayalam director Tharun Moorthy: 'Saudi Vellakka' has been an emotional journey |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tharun-moorthy-speaks-about-his-new-movie-saudi-vellakka/article66254172.ece |access-date=2023-01-17 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The film ''Saudi Vellakka'' was screened under Indian Panorama segment of [[53rd International Film Festival of India|IFFI 53.]]<ref>{{Cite web |title='Saudi Vellakka' screened under Indian Panorama segment of IFFI 53 |url=https://pib.gov.in/pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1879482 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117075411/https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1879482 |archive-date=2023-01-17 |access-date=2023-01-08 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>
== Filmography == {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role !! class="unsortable" | Notes !! Ref |- | 2013 || ''[[Dayom Panthrandum]]'' || Red || Screened at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) and other film festivals ||<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mushthari |first=Jabir |date=2012-11-22 |title=The name of the game |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/the-name-of-the-game/article4123355.ece |access-date=2022-05-09 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> |- | 2014 || ''[[Sapthamashree Thaskaraha]]'' || Hotel boy || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/love-cinema-lukman-lukku-speaks-his-struggles-actor-144232|title=For the love of cinema: Lukman Lukku speaks on his struggles as an actor|first=Neelima|last=Menon|date=26 February 2021|website=The News Minute}}</ref> |- | 2015 || ''[[KL 10 Patthu]]'' || Nasarullah || ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hanging out with Ahmed, from Malappuram |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2015/jul/16/hanging-out-with-ahmed-from-malappuram-784804.html |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=The New Indian Express|date=16 July 2015 }}</ref> |- | rowspan=3 | 2016 || ''[[Style (2016 film)|Style]]'' || || || |- |''[[Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti]]'' || Filament Philip || ||<ref>{{Citation |title=Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti by Times of India |newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/valleem-thetti-pulleem-thetti/movie-review/52239763.cms |access-date=2022-05-09|last1=Soman |first1=Deepa }}</ref> |- | ''[[Kali (2016 film)|Kali]]'' || Bank Customer || || |- | rowspan=4 | 2017 || ''Hadiyya''|| Lukman || || {{fact|date=June 2025}} |- | ''[[C/O Saira Banu]]'' || Sound System Operator || || |- | ''[[Godha (film)|Godha]]'' || Jabir || || |- | ''[[Udaharanam Sujatha]]'' || Sajeev || || |- | rowspan=2 | 2018 || ''[[Sudani from Nigeria]]'' || Rajesh || ||<ref>{{Cite news |last=M |first=Athira |date=2018-02-15 |title='Sudani from Nigeria' weaves a tale around sevens football |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/zakariya-on-his-debut-film-sudani-from-nigeria/article22761398.ece |access-date=2022-05-09 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> |- | ''[[French Viplavam]]'' || || || |- | rowspan=4 | 2019 || ''[[Kakshi: Amminippilla|O P 160/18 Kakshi Amminippilla]]'' || Suran || || |- | ''[[Shibu (film)|Shibu]]'' || Habeeb || || |- | ''[[Unda (film)|Unda]]'' || PC Biju Kumar || || |- | ''[[Virus (2019 film)|Virus]]'' || Dr. Sajith || || |- | 2020 || ''[[Forensic (2020 film)|Forensic]]'' || Vinod || || |- | rowspan=5 | 2021 || ''[[Anugraheethan Antony]]'' || Ramanan || || |- | ''[[Operation Java]]'' || Vinaya Dasan || || |- | ''[[No Man's Land (2021 Malayalam film)|No Man's Land]]'' || Mathayikkutty || ||<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ramasamy |first=Meenatshi |date=2021-12-21 |title='No Man's Land' Malayalam movie review: An experimental affair that just misses the mark |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/no-mans-land-malayalam-movie-review-an-experimental-affair-that-just-misses-the-mark/article38005439.ece |access-date=2023-01-08 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> |- | ''[[Churuli]]'' || Moonji || ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-20 |title=Churuli movie review: Lijo Jose Pellissery's visually rich commentary on the human condition |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/churuli-review-lijo-jose-pellissery-7631070/ |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-26 |title=For the love of cinema: Lukman Lukku speaks on his struggles as an actor |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/love-cinema-lukman-lukku-speaks-his-struggles-actor-144232 |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''[[Ajagajantharam]]'' || Thara || ||<ref>{{Cite web |title='Ajagajantharam' movie review: A power-packed action feast |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2021/12/23/antony-varghese-ajagajantharam-movie-review.html |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=OnManorama}}</ref> |- | rowspan="7" | 2022 || ''[[CBI 5: The Brain]]'' || Muthukoya || || |- | ''[[Archana 31 Not Out]]'' || Prasad || ||<ref>{{Cite news |last=Praveen |first=S. R. |date=2022-02-11 |title='Archana 31 Not Out' movie review: Loses the match by quite a wide margin |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/archana-31-not-out-movie-review-loses-the-match-by-quite-a-wide-margin/article38413392.ece |access-date=2023-01-08 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> |- | ''[[Naaradan]]'' || Ameer || || |- | ''[[Aaraattu (2022 film)|Aaraattu]]'' || Rocky || || |- | ''Aanaparambile World Cup'' || Muneer || || {{fact|date=June 2025}} |- | ''[[Saudi Vellakka]]'' || Abhilash Sashidharan || ||<ref name=":2" /> |- | ''[[Thallumaala]]'' || Jamshi || ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Some blows in 'Thallumala' were painful, but worth it: Lukman Avaran |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/interviews/2022/08/22/thallumala-lukman-avaran-character-jamshi-action-scenes.html |access-date=2023-03-08 |website=OnManorama}}</ref> |- | rowspan=4 | 2023 || ''[[Aalankam]]'' || Pookkal|| ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lukman-Jaffer Idukki starrer Aalankam to hit theatres this month |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/feb/13/lukman-jaffer-idukki-starrer-aalankam-to-hit-theatres-this-month-39952.html |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=13 February 2023 |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''[[Sulaikha Manzil]]'' || Ameen Kasim|| ||<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mathews |first=Anna |title=Lukman - Ameen People have begun to enjoy my work as an entertainer |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/lukman-people-have-begun-to-enjoy-my-work-as-an-entertainer/articleshow/98211264.cms |access-date=2023-02-26 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Lukman, Anarkali lead Ashraf Hamza's next 'Sulaikha Manzil' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2023/feb/15/lukman-anarkali-lead-ashraf-hamzas-next-sulaikha-manzil-2547443.html |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=The New Indian Express|date=15 February 2023 }}</ref> |- | ''[[Jackson Bazaar Youth]]'' || Appu || ||<ref>{{Cite news |title=Indrans to play the lead in 'Jackson Bazaar Youth,' based on a band-set team |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/indrans-to-play-the-lead-in-jackson-bazaar-youth-based-on-a-band-set-team/articleshow/89177083.cms |access-date=2023-02-26 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-10 |title=Shooting For Jackson Bazaar Youth, Malayalam Actor Indrans's Next, Begins |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/shooting-for-jackson-bazaar-youth-malayalam-actor-indrans-next-begins-5726131.html |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''[[Corona Dhavan]]'' || Dhavan Vinu || ||<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mathews |first=Anna |title=Sreenath Bhasi, Lukman in Corona Jawan, a comedy set during lockdown |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/sreenath-bhasi-lukman-in-corona-jawan-a-comedy-set-during-lockdown/articleshow/97522104.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-02-26 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='ഒരു തുള്ളി ജവാന് വേണ്ടി ശ്രീനാഥ് ഭാസി'; കൊറോണ ജവാന് ഫസ്റ്റ്ലുക്ക് |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2023/02/02/Corona-javan-first-look.html |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=ManoramaOnline |language=ml}}</ref> |- | rowspan=3 | 2024 || ''[[Anchakkallakokkan]]'' || Vasudevan || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-03-05 |title=Trailer of Chemban Vinod Jose-Lukman Avaran's Anchakkallakokkan out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Mar/05/trailer-of-chemban-vinod-jose-lukman-avarans-anchakkallakokkan-out |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''[[Perumani]]'' || Abi || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-04-08 |title=First look poster of Perumani out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Apr/08/first-look-poster-of-perumani-out |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''[[Kundannoorile Kulsitha Lahala]]'' || Ajnjathan || || <ref>{{Cite news |title=കുണ്ടന്നൂരിലെ കുൽസിത ലഹള, ട്രെയിലർ ശ്രദ്ധേയമാവുന്നു |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/kundannoorile-kulsitha-lahala-trailer-lukman-avaran-movie-1.9132414 |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=Mathrubhumi |language=ml}}</ref> |- | rowspan=3 | 2025 || ''[[Alappuzha Gymkhana]]'' ||Antony Joshua || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2025-04-02 |title=Khalid Rahman-Naslen's Alappuzha Gymkhana gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Apr/02/khalid-rahman-naslens-alappuzha-gymkhana-gets-a-release-date |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''[[Vala: Story of a Bangle]]'' || Banu Prakash || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mullappilly |first=Sreejith |date=2025-07-26 |title=Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham director Muhashin's next Vala to star Dhyan Sreenivasan, Lukman Avaran, Vijayaraghavan |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Jul/26/kadina-kadoramee-andakadaham-director-muhashins-next-vala-to-star-dhyan-sreenivasan-lukman-avaran-vijayaraghavan |access-date=September 14, 2025 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> |- |''Athi Bheekara Kaamukan'' || || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=Cinema Express |date=2025-10-15 |title=Lukman's Athibheekara Kaamukan gets release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Oct/15/lukmans-athibheekara-kaamukan-gets-release-date |access-date=2025-10-15 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- |}
== Awards ==
{{Infobox actor awards |name = Lukman Avaran |wins = 2 |nominations = 0 |award1W = 1 |award2W = 1 |award1 = Prem Nazir Samskarika Sahithi Award |award2 = [[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards]] }}
{| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Award !Work !Ref |- |2023 |Prem Nazir Samskarika Sahithi Award | {{N/a}} !<ref>{{Cite web |last=റിപ്പോർട്ടർ |first=ഫിൽമി |date=2023-02-11 |title=സംസ്കാര സാഹിതി മലപ്പുറം ജില്ലാ കമ്മറ്റി പ്രഥമ പ്രേം നസീർ പുരസ്കാരം ലുക്മാന് |url=https://www.reporterlive.com/film-news/prem-nazir-samskarika-samithi-award-for-lukman-avaran-104240 |access-date=2023-02-13 |website=www.reporterlive.com |language=ml}}</ref> |- |2023 |[[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards|Kerala Film Critics Association Special Jury Award]] |''Saudi Vellakka'' !<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kerala Film Critics Awards: Kunchacko Boban, Darshana Rajendran share acting honours |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2023/05/23/kerala-film-critics-awards-headmaster-sruthi-saranyam.html |access-date=2023-05-24 |website=www.onmanorama.com}}</ref> |}
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links == * [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6916464/?ref_=rvi_nm Lukman Avaran] at [[IMDb]]
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