Keezhoote Balakrishna Pillai Ganesh Kumar (born 25 May 1966) is a Malayali Indian film and TV actor and politician, now serving as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of the state Kerala, representing the Pathanapuram constituency in Kollam district since 2001. He was Transport Minister from May 2001 to March 2003.[1] He is the son of R. Balakrishna Pillai, former Minister of Kerala.
A commerce graduate from the Government Arts College, Trivandrum, Ganesh Kumar was elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly for the first time in 2001 from Pathanapuram by defeating Prakash Babu of the Communist Party of India and re-elected to the Assembly in the 2006 general election. He is the only sitting MLA of the Congress-led United Democratic Front from Kollam district. He was the Transport Minister in the A. K. Antony ministry. In 2003, he stepped down from the ministerial post to make way for his father's inclusion in the Cabinet.
He made his debut in Malayalam cinema through the film Erakal by K. G. George in 1985. Its was adjudged the second best film for the year. He has been performing a variety of roles for nearly two and a half decades. He has acted in over 125 films and 39 television serials. He was adjudged Best Television Actor (2007 Kerala State Award) for his role in the serial Madhavam aired on Surya TV. Effectively balances political work and film career.
| Movie |
Year |
Producer |
Director |
| Irakal |
1985 |
Sukumaran |
KG George |
| Sukhamo Devi |
1986 |
Balakrishnan Nair |
Venu Nagavally |
| Yuvajanolsavam |
1986 |
Sreekumaran Thampi |
Sreekumaran Thampi |
| Raakkuyilin Raagasadassil |
1986 |
G Suresh Kumar,Sanal Kumar |
Priyadarshan |
| Ambili Ammaavan |
1986 |
Yuvaraja Production |
KG Vijayakumar |
| Bhoomiyile Raajakkanmar |
1987 |
Joy Thomas |
Thampi Kannanthanam |
| Maanasa Maine Varu |
1987 |
P Ramu |
P Ramu |
| Sarvakalashaala |
1987 |
Anand |
Venu Nagavally |
| Kadhaykku Pinnil |
1987 |
Mathew Paulose |
KG George |
| Cheppu |
1987 |
Thiruppathi Chettiyar |
Priyadarshan |
| Sangham |
1988 |
K Rajagopal |
Joshi |
| Oru Vivaada Vishayam |
1988 |
Dynaro Films |
PG Vishwambharan |
| Mukthi |
1988 |
Raju Mathew |
IV Sasi |
| Oru Muthassikkadha |
1988 |
Alleppey Ashraf |
Priyadarshan |
| Janmaantharam |
1988 |
Sharon Pictures |
Thampi Kannanthanam |
| Chithram |
1988 |
PKR Pillai |
Priyadarshan |
| Vandanam |
1989 |
PKR Pillai |
Priyadarshan |
| Devadas |
1989 |
Ponnambalam Sethunath,M Samuel |
Crossbelt Mani |
| Eenam Thettaatha Kaattaaru (Kaattile Pennu) |
1989 |
Sreelakshmi Thankam Pictures |
P Vinod Kumar |
| Nair Saab |
1989 |
Liberty Basheer |
Joshi |
| Jaagratha |
1989 |
M Mani |
K Madhu |
| Adharvam |
1989 |
Eeraali |
Dennis Joseph |
| Aye Auto |
1990 |
Maniyanpilla Raju |
Venu Nagavally |
| Randaam Varavu |
1990 |
Sajan |
K Madhu |
| Veena Meettiya Vilangukal |
1990 |
Muhammed Mannil |
Cochin Haneefa |
| Gajakesariyogam |
1990 |
Changanassery Basheer |
PG Vishwambharan |
| Kottayam Kunjachan |
1990 |
M Mani |
TS Suresh Babu |
| Maalayogam |
1990 |
N Krishnakumar (Kireedam Unni) |
Sibi Malayil |
| Purappaadu |
1990 |
Mac Ali |
Jeasy |
| Kadathanaadan Ambaadi |
1990 |
Sajan |
Priyadarshan |
| Kaakkathollaayiram |
1991 |
Navayuga Arts |
VR Gopalakrishnan |
| Sundarikkaakka |
1991 |
V Varghese |
Mahesh Soman |
| Parallel College |
1991 |
ARJ Productions |
Thulasidas |
| Kilukkam |
1991 |
R Mohan |
Priyadarshan |
| Apoorvam Chilar |
1991 |
Akbar |
Kaladharan |
| Njaan Gandharvan |
1991 |
R Mohan |
P Padmarajan |
| Kuttapathram |
1991 |
Sudha Films |
R Chandru |
| Thalasthaanam |
1992 |
Jacob Mathew |
Shaji Kailas |
| Mahaanagaram |
1992 |
KG George |
TK Rajeev Kumar |
| Maanyanmar |
1992 |
Maruthi Pictures |
TS Suresh Babu |
| Kizhakkan Pathrose |
1992 |
Plaza Pictures |
TS Suresh Babu |
| Oottyppattanam |
1992 |
AR Rajan |
Haridas |
| Neelakkurukkan |
1992 |
Changanassery Basheer |
Shaji Kailas |
| Kaazhchaykkappuram |
1992 |
Sreevalsam Cine Combines |
VR Gopalakrishnan |
| Ekalavyan |
1993 |
PV Gangadharan |
Shaji Kailas |
| Sthalatthe Pradhaana Payyans |
1993 |
Ramadas,Jomon |
Shaji Kailas |
| Customs Diary |
1993 |
Gemini Kannan |
TS Suresh Babu |
| Ammayaane Sathyam |
1993 |
Krishna Sasidharan |
Balachandra Menon |
| Varam |
1993 |
Hamsa Muhammed |
Haridas |
| Manichithrathaazhu |
1993 |
Appachan (PD Abraham) |
Fazil |
| Butterflies |
1993 |
Menaka |
Rajeev Anchal |
| Maafia |
1993 |
Saji Thomas |
Shaji Kailas |
| Yaadavam |
1993 |
P Nandakumar,Geethanjali Nandakumar |
Jomon |
| Rudraaksham |
1994 |
M Mani |
Shaji Kailas |
| Vishnu |
1994 |
B Sasikumar |
P Sreekumar |
| Paavam IA Ivachan |
1994 |
Dr Valsala Mohan George |
Roy P Thomas |
| Santhaanagopaalam |
1994 |
Mathew George |
Sathyan Anthikkad |
| Nandini Oppol |
1994 |
Sneha Movies |
Mohan Kupleri |
| Gamanam |
1994 |
KTH Kareem |
Sriprakash |
| Tharavaadu (Chathurvarnyam) |
1994 |
Nasar,Geetha Prasad |
Krishnan Munnadu |
| Commissioner |
1994 |
M Mani |
Shaji Kailas |
| Sankeerthanam |
1994 U |
Chakravarthy Film Corperation |
Uncategorized |
| Agrajan |
1995 |
Visual Creations |
Dennis Joseph |
| Praayikkara Paapaan |
1995 |
SK Bhadra |
TS Suresh Babu |
| The King |
1995 |
Mac Ali |
Shaji Kailas |
| Agnidevan |
1995 |
Anand |
Venu Nagavally |
| Simhavaalan Menon |
1995 |
Kilimanoor Chandran |
Viji Thampy |
| Indian Military Intelligence |
1995 |
KG Nair |
TS Suresh Babu |
| Mahaathma |
1996 |
Sathyan Vandothra,Radhakrishnan Vandothra |
Shaji Kailas |
| Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan |
1996 |
Alwin Antony |
Thulasidas |
| Kalyanappittennu |
1997 |
Milan Jaleel |
KK Haridas |
| Varnapakittu |
1997 |
Jokuttan |
IV Sasi |
| Sankeerthanam Pole |
1997 |
Chakravarthy Film Corperation |
Jeasy |
| Aaraam Thamburaan |
1997 |
Menaka |
Shaji Kailas |
| Thirakalkkappuram |
1998 |
KR Louis |
Anil Adithyan |
| The Truth |
1998 |
Ashraf |
Shaji Kailas |
| Sammaanam |
1998 |
Krupa films |
Sundar Das |
| Usthaad |
1999 |
Shaji Kailas,Renjith |
Sibi Malayil |
| Crime File |
1999 |
AG Creations |
K Madhu |
| F.I.R. |
1999 |
M Mani |
Shaji Kailas |
| Olympian Antony Adam |
1999 |
Mohanlal |
Bhadran |
| Aayiram Meni |
1999 |
C Ramkumar |
IV Sasi |
| Vaasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum |
1999 |
Vindhyan,PK Abdul Latheef |
Vinayan |
| Varnachirakukal |
1999 |
Chandrasenan Nair |
K Jayakumar |
| Daadaasaahib |
2000 |
Sargam Kabeer |
Vinayan |
| Vakkaalathu Naaraayanankutti |
2001 |
B Rakesh,Geetha Sasikumar |
TK Rajeev Kumar |
| Kilichundan Mambazham |
2003 |
Antony Perumbavoor |
Priyadarshan |
| Vismayathumbathu |
2004 |
Fazil |
Fazil |
| Photographer |
2006 |
Houli Pottoor |
Ranjan Pramod |
| Hallo |
2007 |
Joy Thomas Sakthikulangara |
Rafi,Mecartin |
| Veruthe Oru Bhaarya |
2008 |
Salavudeen |
Akku Akbar |
| Chembada |
2008 |
Jagadeesh K Nair,MH Abdul Azeez |
Robin Thirumala |
| Red Chillies |
2009 |
M Ranjith |
Shaji Kailas |
| Kadha Samvidhaanam Kunjacko |
2009 |
Manoj Ramsingh |
Haridas Kesavan |
| Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded |
2009 |
Antony Perumbavoor |
Amal Neerad |
| Vellathooval |
2009 |
CM Raju |
IV Sasi |
| Ivar Vivaahitharaayaal |
2009 |
S Gopakumar |
Saji Surendran |
| Keralolsavam Mission 2009 |
2009 |
Faris Abdul Gafoor,Bahrain |
Shankar |
| Swantham Lekhakan |
2009 |
P Sukumar,Madhu Warrier |
P Sukumar |
| Rahasya Police |
2009 |
Siyad Kokker |
K Madhu |
| Kanmazha Peyyum Munpe |
2010 |
Fr Michael Panachikal |
Roy |
| Janakan |
2010 |
MC Arun,A Shan |
NR Sanjeev |
| Alexander The Great |
2010 |
VBK Menon |
Murali Nagavally |
| Kaaryasthan |
2010 |
Neeta Anto |
Thomson |
| Four Friends |
2010 |
Tomichan Mulakuppadam |
Saji Surendran |
| Upadeshiyude Makan |
2010 |
Mathew George |
Joshy Mathew |
| Nakharam |
2010 |
VC Ismail |
T Deepesh |
| Priyappetta Naattukaare |
2011 |
Sajesh Nair |
Sreejith Palery |
| Spirit |
2012 |
Antony Perumbavoor |
Ranjith |
| My Boss |
2012 |
East Coast Vijayan |
Jeethu Joseph |
| KQ |
2013 |
Reeni Baiju |
Baiju Johnson |
| Ladies and Gentleman |
2013 |
Antony Perumbavoor |
Siddique |
| Up & Down - Mukalil Oraalundu |
2013 |
V Balachandran,R Karunamurthi,Latha Kurian Rajeev |
TK Rajeev Kumar |
| Geethaanjali |
2013 |
GP Vijayakumar |
Priyadarshan |
| Urava |
2014 U |
Kallayam Suresh |
CN Sreevalsan |
| Mizhi Thurakkoo |
2014 |
Reji Thampi |
Dr Santhosh Souparnika |
| Avathaaram |
2014 |
Udayakrishna,Sibi K Thomas,Dileep Kunnath,Vyasan Edavanakkad (KP Vyasan) |
Joshi |
| Villaaliveeran |
2014 |
RB Choudhary |
Sudheesh Sankar |
| She Taxi |
2015 |
Abraham Mathew |
Saji Surendran |
| Loka Samastha |
2015 |
Ajayan Thrippanur,Madhu S Nair |
Sajith Sivan |
| Mariyam Mukku |
2015 |
Sam Big Movies |
James Albert |
| 1000 |
2015 |
Nisha Govind |
ARC Nair |
| Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare |
2015 |
Anto Joseph |
Kannan Thamarakkulam |
| Hallellujah |
2016 |
Surendran |
Sudhi Anna |
| Ente Amma |
2016 U |
|
Anil Kunjappan |
| Dance Dance |
2016 |
Raju Antony |
Nissar |
| Oppam |
2016 |
Antony Perumbavoor |
Priyadarshan |
| C/O Saira Banu |
2017 |
Maqtro Pictures,RV Films |
Antony Sony |
| Mr Pavanaayi 99.99 |
2019 |
PV Abraham |
Captain Raju |
| Mera Naam Shaji |
2019 |
B Rakesh |
Nadirsha |
| Oru Nakshthramulla Aakaasham |
2019 |
|
Ajith Pulleri,Suneesh Babu |
| Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakkeel |
2019 |
Viacom 18 Motion Pictures |
B Unnikrishnan |
| Marakkar - Arabikkadalinte Simham |
2021 |
Antony Perumbavoor,Santhosh T Kuruvilla,CJ Roy |
Priyadarshan |
| Sajan Bakery Since 1962 |
2021 |
Dhyan Sreenivasan,Visakh Subramaniam |
Arun Chand |
| Drishyam II |
2021 |
Antony Perumbavoor |
Jeethu Joseph |
| Suspense Killer |
2023 P |
Josekutty Pala,Antony Kumbala |
Anish J Karinad |
