Although Biju Menon is not as well known like actors such as Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kunchacko Boban, Jayasuriya, etc. among the non-Malayali crowd, the actor has portrayed many memorable characters – be it lead or side characters in his acting career which spans for over two and half decades. The actor used to portray dramatic/ serious characters in his earlier films (which were usually action dramas) and even portrayed some memorable villains. But Biju Menon slowly started acting in comedy films from 2010 onwards, thereby changing his image and making him a more all-round actor. Here are 6 movies of his which you must watch and where to stream them:
This 2016 romantic comedy follows a father and son duo, with the father teaching his adult jobless son about responsibility and women. Stream this feature on Sun Nxt and MX Player.
Synopsis: Raghu, a police officer, lives with his wife and two children. After a person from his past returns to his life, he tries to help his son understand his confusing relationships with the opposite gender.
This brilliant romantic drama was a one-of-a-kind movie which had quite an unpredictable ending. Both Biju Menon and his to-be-wife Samyuktha Varma portrayed the lead roles well and their on-screen chemistry got us all hooked to the story. The movie is available for streaming on Airtel Xstream.
Synopsis: When a happily married Nandita meets Rajeevan, who is married to Rekha, by chance, they are surprised by how easily they are able to open up to each other. When Nandita finds out that Rajeevan was her childhood sweetheart and he has feelings for her, they are forced to part ways owing to their respective marriages.
This film gives a contemporary look at life in a small village in Kerala. Biju Menon plays a happy-go-lucky character, who spends his time playing with the local kids and/ or working in the local arts club. The movie is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Synopsis: A government worker, Baiju, lives in Kumbalam, a little village on the outskirts of Kochi. He is friendly with the villagers and spends his time coaching local boys in cricket.
Although Jayaram is the main star of this film, Biju Menon plays an important side character in this movie. His role is smaller, but his presence in the movie helps in the build up of the story. This movie is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Synopsis: A film school student, Meera makes a film on Lonappan, a mental asylum patient. Feeling sorry for him, she tries to get him out of there and give him a normal life.
This political satire was one of the aforementioned comedy films which Biju Menon acted in and it was a resounding success (both in the box office and among critics). The movie is currently streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Synopsis: A middle aged politician starts developing feelings for a woman half his age. Things take a weird turn when it turns out that the woman is the daughter of his childhood classmate and crush.
A film where male ego and testosterone runs rampant that it keeps you at the edge of your seat, this clash between Biju Menon and Prithviraj Sukumaran is a must watch action thriller. Check it out on Amazon Prime Video.
Synopsis: Police officer Ayyappan is an upright man who strives to do the right thing whenever possible. When a retired army havildar, Koshy, settles in his village, their egos clash and their fallout affects everyone around them.