Top 10 Malayalam Youth Stars of 2014
In 2014, Mollywood saw a major shift. The big names were still around, sure, but a new wave of talent was taking over. Fresh faces, confident attitudes, and roles that didn't play it safe.
You started noticing them not just for their looks or catchy songs but for how easily they carried a scene or stole one right out from under a seasoned veteran.
This list isn't just a popularity contest. It's a look at who stood out that year, who brought something real to the screen, and who made you say, "Okay, this guy's got it." You've got your picks. Other fans have theirs. Hit that vote button, move your favorites up the ranks, and see how your opinions stack up with the rest.
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Nivin Pauly
Nivin Pauly is an Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Malayalam cinema.
He gained widespread recognition with his performances in films like Thattathin Marayathu, Premam, and Moothon. He also owns the production company Pauly Jr. Pictures, under which he has produced several critically... read more
He is an actor who does not have any unnatural factors. He is like an ordinary Malayali boy next door and represents us in a very cool and realistic way in his roles. That makes him different from other newcomers.
We are lucky to have an actor like him who is close to our hearts and gives us a good feeling after watching him act.
Nivin has a style that is cool and natural. When we see him on the screen acting so naturally and coolly, it seems like our own brother or cousin is there. He is definitely going to improve and refine more and more in his roles.
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Dulquer Salmaan
DQ is the best. He is so far the best-looking Malayalam actor. He is tall, cute, and handsome. He has a good physique. The acting skill runs in his blood, being the son of the superstar Mammootty.
His acting is so natural, and his expressions are so cute. He can act so well. He is also one of the few Malayali actors who can actually dance so well. His performance in Bangalore Days as Arjun was unbelievable. He literally lived the character. He is a heartthrob of many and has a very strong and large female fan base.
Just two years since he entered the film industry and already so many hits. A well-deserved first place. Way to go, DQ.
The son of film actor Mammootty, Dulquer made his debut with the Malayalam film Second Show (2012) and later starred in the film Ustad Hotel (2012), which won the National Award for Best Popular Film.
He was awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut and SIIMA Award for Best Male Debutant for his performance in Second Show and was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in Ustad Hotel.
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Fahadh Faasil
Fahadh made his debut in his father Fazil's Kaiyethum Doorath (2002), which turned out to be a commercial disaster at the Kerala box office. After a sabbatical of six years, Fahadh returned to cinema with the anthology film Kerala Cafe (2009).
He made a mark for himself with performances in Chaappa Kurishu (2011), 22 Female Kottayam, Diamond Necklace (2012), Artist, and North 24 Kaatham (2013). He won the Kerala State Film Awards twice: Second Best Actor Award for his role in Akam and the Best Actor Award for his roles in Artist and North 24 Kaatham.
Versatile actor. Handles all types of characters with great perfection. Next complete actor of Mollywood. Natural acting places him on a much higher level than other young actors.
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Tovino Thomas
The most handsome man in Mollywood. Really loved his villain roles. Simple talking style. Just loved his acting.
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Asif Ali
He is a wonderful actor. Although not all his films are hits, he proves that he is the best at acting. Great fan of you.
Asif Ali is the king of youth icons in the Malayalam industry. He is a good actor because his acting is very careful. He is also a trendsetter in the Malayalam industry.
He can play any type of role, so he is an overall actor with really awesome acting.
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Prithviraj Sukumaran
Prithviraj Sukumaran, credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian actor, playback singer, and producer. He is best known for his work in Malayalam cinema, where he has appeared in a wide range of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films. In addition to acting, he has also directed... read more
He is the one that I love in the Malayalam movie industry. Very talented actor.
Amazing actor. He easily handles every character.
Next big thing in M' Town. Put him on top. He deserves it in all means.
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Unni Mukundan
He made his debut with the Tamil film Seedan, which was the remake of Nandanam. He also played the lead role along with Asif Ali in the movie I Love Me in December 2012, which failed at the box office.
His last release was The Last Supper. He is doing a cameo role in the upcoming Mammootty film Rajadhi Raja. His upcoming movies are Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander directed by Tamil film director Perarasu, and Kaatum Mazhayum by Director Harikumar.
He is an actor who is improving significantly in all his movies. I believe that he has the full potential to become the next action superstar like Suresh Gopi once was.
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Sunny Wayne
Sunny Wayne is an Indian film actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his acting debut in Second Show directed by another debutant, Srinath Rajendran.
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Jayasurya
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Aju Varghese
He made his debut in 2010 in the Malayalam film Malarvadi Arts Club under Vineeth Sreenivasan, which was a super hit. Since then, he has been active in the Malayalam film industry.
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Govind Padmasoorya
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Dhyan Sreenivasan
A very promising actor, one of the best youth stars in the current Mollywood industry. Talented and expressive, a very good future is foreseen.
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Sreenath Bhasi
Singer, model, and director. He has acted in the films Pranayam, 22 Female Kottayam, Arike, Thadiya, Ustad Hotel, Honey Bee: It's Tripping, and in some short films such as Iced Tea.
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Vineeth Sreenivasan
A multi-talented youth icon who showed his talent in almost all fields in the film industry as a singer, director, creative director, producer, actor, music composer, lyricist, screenwriter, and dubbing artist. Hats off to Vineeth Sreenivasan. A versatile personality.
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Neeraj Madhav
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Maqbool Salmaan
Maqbool Salmaan is an Indian film actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He is the popular Malayalam actor Mammootty's nephew and television actor Ebrahimkutty's son. He made his acting debut in 2012.