{{Short description|Indian actor}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2024}} {{Use Indian English|date=February 2024}} {{Infobox person | name = Shyam Mohan | image = File:Shyam Mohan 02.jpg | alt = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = | birth_place = Kerala, India | years_active = 1991; 2020–present | occupation = Actor | spouse = {{marriage|Gopika Mohan B | 2022}} | mother = Nimmi Mohan | children = }}
'''Shyam Mohan''' is an Indian actor known for his work in the Malayalam film industry. He gained initial recognition through the YouTube web series ''Ponmutta'' and has since acted in ''Premalu'' (2024) and ''Amaran'' (2024).<ref name="AN02">{{cite news |title='ജെ.കെ ആദി' ഇനി ശിവകാര്ത്തികേയനൊപ്പം: 'അമരന്' വരുന്നു.! |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/shyam-mohan-with-sivakarthikeyan-with-amaran-movie-vvk-s8ygc6 |access-date=28 February 2024 |publisher=Asianet News |date=16 February 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='പൊന്മുട്ട'യിൽനിന്നു സിനിമയിലേക്ക്; ശ്യാം മോഹന് അഭിമുഖം |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/interview/2022/06/23/chat-with-actor-shyam-mohan.html |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=www.manoramaonline.com |language=ml}}</ref><ref name=P>{{Cite web |title=ജീവിതം കരയിപ്പിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്; പക്ഷേ ചിരിക്കാനും ചിരിപ്പിക്കാനുമാണ് ഇഷ്ടം: ശ്യാം മോഹൻ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/homestyle/spot-light/2020/09/02/syam-mohan-ponmutta-actor-life-home-memories.html |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=www.manoramaonline.com |language=ml}}</ref>
== Early life ==
Shyam Mohan's journey in the entertainment industry began with his debut as a child actor in the popular Malayalam movie ''Kilukkam'' (1991), where he appeared alongside his mother.<ref>{{Cite web |title=കിലുക്കത്തിൽ അവസാനം ബിസ്കറ്റ് കഴിച്ചുകൊണ്ടിരിക്കുന്നത് ഞാൻ; മനസുതുറന്ന് ശ്യാം മോഹൻ |url=https://malayalam.indiatoday.in/cinema/story/shyam-mohan-interview-about-kilukkam-movie-867183-2024-02-08 |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=India Today Malayalam |language=ml}}</ref><ref name="K">{{Cite web |date=2024-02-07 |title=Shyam Mohan: From Web Series to the Big Screen |url=https://time.news/shyam-mohan-from-web-series-to-the-big-screen/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207181739/https://time.news/shyam-mohan-from-web-series-to-the-big-screen/ |archive-date=2024-02-07 |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=TIme News |language=en-US}}</ref> Despite starting in the industry at a young age, he initially pursued a career in banking before transitioning to acting full-time in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ഡെസ്ക് |first=എന്റര്ടൈന്മെന്റ് |date=2024-02-10 |title=ജസ്റ്റിസ് പിള്ളയുടെ ഭാര്യയായി അഭിനയിച്ച നടി ഏതാണ്? കിലുക്കത്തിലെ ആ താരം എന്റെ അമ്മയാണ്; വെളിപ്പെടുത്തി നടന് |url=https://www.southlive.in/movie/celebrity-talk/nimmi-paul-was-thilakan-s-wife-in-kilukkam-movie-says-her-son-actor-shyam-mohan |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=Southlive |language=ml}}</ref>
== Personal life == Shyam Mohan married Gopika in 2023.<ref name="IE04">{{cite news |title=നടന് ശ്യാം മോഹന് വിവാഹിതനായി; വീഡിയോ |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/actor-shyam-mohan-wedding-video-photos-718194/ |access-date=20 May 2025 |agency=Indian Express |date=12 Nov 2022}}</ref>
== Career == One of Shyam Mohan's notable roles was in the 2024 movie ''Premalu'', where he portrayed the character Aadhi.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-04-01 |title='Premalu' actor Shyam Mohan is thrilled to receive THIS reply from Prithviraj Sukumaran |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/premalu-actor-shyam-mohan-is-thrilled-to-receive-this-reply-from-prithviraj-sukumaran/articleshow/108946756.cms |access-date=2024-04-02 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-03-28 |title=Shyam Mohan: Premalu's success has indeed given me a sense of responsibility, I do not want to be a one-movie wonder |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/shyam-mohan-premalus-success-has-indeed-given-me-a-sense-of-responsibility-i-do-not-want-to-be-a-one-movie-wonder/articleshow/108846162.cms |access-date=2024-04-02 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> S. S. Rajamouli cited Aadhi as his favorite character and was appreciative of his "JK" (just kidding) hand gesture.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rajamouli reveals Aadi as his favourite character in 'Premalu' at Telugu version's success meet |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2024/03/13/ss-rajamouli-premalu-telugu-success-meet-naslen-mamitha-baiju.html |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=Onmanorama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-03-09 |title=SS Rajamouli follows the 'JK' trend from 'Premalu', says his favourite is Shyam Mohan's character |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/ss-rajamouli-follows-the-jk-trend-from-premalu-says-his-favourite-is-shyam-mohans-character/articleshow/108336701.cms |access-date=2024-04-02 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
== Filmography ==
{{Pending films key}} * ''All films are in Malayalam unless noted otherwise.''
{| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role !! class="unsortable" | Notes !! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | 1991 || ''Kilukkam'' ||''Unnamed'' || Child artist; uncredited || <ref name="K"/> |- | rowspan=2 | 2022 || ''Pathrosinte Padappukal'' || Arun || || <ref name="TIE01">{{cite news |last1=KB |first1=Rahimeen |title=ഒരു കുഞ്ഞു ചിരിപ്പടം: 'പത്രോസിൻ്റെ പടപ്പുകൾ' റിവ്യൂ |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/pathrosinte-padappukal-malayalam-movie-review-rating-629964/ |access-date=17 May 2023 |publisher=The Indian Express |date=19 Mar 2022}}</ref> |- | ''Heaven'' || Sumesh Chandran || ||<ref name="MM02">{{cite news |last1=Krishnan |first1=Arunima |title=പൊന്മുട്ട'യിൽനിന്നു സിനിമയിലേക്ക്; ശ്യാം മോഹന് അഭിമുഖം |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/interview/2022/06/23/chat-with-actor-shyam-mohan.html |access-date=17 May 2023 |publisher=Malayala Manorama |date=23 Jun 2022}}</ref> |- | 2023 || ''Journey of Love 18+'' || Arjun || ||<ref name="FB04">{{cite news |last1=Bose |first1=Sharath |title=18+ Malayalam Movie Box Office Collection First Weekend: The Full Fun 'Journey Of Love 18Plus' Gains Momentum |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/2023/18-malayalam-movie-box-office-collection-first-weekend-the-full-fun-18-gains-momentum-356604.html |access-date=29 February 2024 |publisher=Filmy Beat |date=10 July 2022}}</ref> |- | rowspan=4 | 2024 || ''Premalu'' || Aadhi || ||<ref name="MB02">{{cite news |title='എവിടെച്ചെന്നാലും ഇതാണ് അവസ്ഥ, എന്നെ സാര് എന്നേ വിളിക്കൂ'; തരംഗമായി പ്രേമലുവിലെ ആദി |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/gireesh-ad-movie-premalu-actor-shyam-mohan-1.9318597 |access-date=28 February 2024 |date=12 February 2024}}</ref><ref name="SF01">{{cite news |last1=Ramachandran |first1=Arjun |title=Premalu review: Girish AD's new-age romantic comedy is a pure entertainer |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/premalu-malayalam-movie-review/ |access-date=28 February 2024 |publisher=South First |date=10 February 2024}}</ref> |- | ''Nunakkuzhi'' || Vineeth || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-09-07 |title=Basil Joseph-Jeethu Joseph film Nunakuzhi confirms OTT premiere |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/ott/news/2024/Sep/07/basil-joseph-jeethu-joseph-film-nunakuzhi-confirms-ott-premiere |access-date=2024-09-18 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Amaran'' || Deepak "Deepu" Varghese || Tamil film || <ref name="AN02"/> |- | ''Extra Decent'' || Sanju || || |- | rowspan="3" | 2025 || ''Bromance'' || Shinto Varghese || ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mathew Thomas - Arjun Ashokan Starrer 'Bromance' Starts Rolling|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mathew-thomas-arjun-ashokan-starrer-bromance-starts-rolling/articleshow/111980061.cms|access-date=27 July 2024|website=The Times Of India |date=24 July 2024}}</ref> |- | ''Get-Set Baby'' ||Dr. Ranjith Karunakaran || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=2025-01-30 |title=Unni Mukundan's Get-Set Baby release date out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Jan/30/unni-mukundans-get-set-baby-release-date-out |access-date=2025-02-02 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''The Pet Detective'' || Thinkal Thomas || ||<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-details/the-pet-detective/movieshow/119293655.cms |title=The Pet Detective Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos {{!}} eTimes |access-date=2025-11-04 |via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> |- | 2026 || {{Pending film| Bethlehem Kudumba Unit}} || {{TableTBA}} || ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-02 |title=Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: Girish AD's next with Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju begins |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2026/Jan/02/bethlehem-kudumba-unit-girish-ads-next-with-nivin-pauly-and-mamitha-baiju-begins |access-date=2026-03-17 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- |} ===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role !! Platform !! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | 2020 || ''Ponmutta'' || || YouTube|| <ref name="P"/> |}
==Accolades== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Award !! Category !! Film !Result !Ref |- |2024 |Mazhavil Entertainment Awards |Upcoming Actor | rowspan="2" |''Premalu'' |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2024: Jagathy is ultimate entertainer; Urvashi, Sathyan Anthikad honoured |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2024/08/21/mazhavil-entertainment-awards-jagathy-sreekumar-mohanlal-mammootty-amma.html |access-date=2025-09-10 |website=Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2024: Jagathy is ultimate entertainer; Urvashi, Sathyan Anthikad honoured |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2025 |13th South Indian International Movie Awards ||SIIMA Award for Best Comedian – Malayalam |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-07 |title=SIIMA 2025 winners list: Aadujeevitham, Amaran win big; Sai Pallavi, Prithviraj Sukumaran take home best actor honours |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/siima-2025-winners-list-aadujeevitham-amaran-sai-pallavi-prithviraj-10234920/ |access-date=2025-09-09 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{IMDb name|id=12715882}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mohan, Shyam}} Category:Indian male film actors Category:Male actors in Malayalam cinema Category:Male web series actors Category:Indian male actors Category:Living people Category:1986 births