Jayaram Biography: Age, Net Worth, Wife, Kids, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Height

Jayaram Subramaniam, known mononymously as Jayaram, is a renowned Indian actor, mimicry artist, chenda percussionist, and occasional playback singer who has worked predominantly in Malayalam cinema while also appearing in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Sanskrit films.

With a career spanning over three decades and more than 200 films, he is widely celebrated for his versatile performances in family dramas, comedies, and character roles, earning multiple Filmfare Awards South, Kerala State Film Awards, and the Padma Shri in 2011 for his contributions to Indian cinema.

Jayaram
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Jayaram Subramaniam
Stage Name:	Jayaram
Born:	10 December 1965 (age 60 years old)
Place of Birth:	Perumbavoor, Kerala, India
Nationality:	Indian
Height:	1.83 m
Parents:	Subramaniyam, Thankam
Siblings:	Venkit Ram, Manjula
Spouse:	Parvathy Jayaram (m. 1992)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Kalidas Jayaram, Malavika Jayaram
Occupation:	Actor, Mimicry Artist, Percussionist
Net Worth:	$1 million

Early Life and Education

Jayaram was born on 10 December 1965 in Perumbavoor, Kerala, to Subramaniyam and Thankam. He had an elder brother Venkit Ram (who died young) and a younger sister Manjula.

He completed his schooling at Government Boys High School, Perumbavoor, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics from Sree Sankara College, Kalady. He also trained in chenda percussion under guru Pallassana Nandakumar.

His ethnicity is Tamil Brahmin (Iyer) background with roots in both Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and his religion is Hindu.

Career

Jayaram began his career as a mimicry artist with the Kalabhavan troupe in the 1980s after working briefly as a medical representative. He made his acting debut in a leading role with Padmarajan’s 1988 film Aparan, which marked the start of a fruitful collaboration with the director.

Early recognition came through roles in films like Moonnam Pakkam and Innale, establishing him as a promising talent in Malayalam cinema.

Major breakthroughs followed in the 1990s with successful family dramas and comedies such as Meleparambil Aanveedu (1993), CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. (1994), Thooval Kottaram (1996), and collaborations with directors like Sathyan Anthikkad and Rajasenan.

He expanded into Tamil cinema with notable performances in Thenali and Panchathanthiram opposite Kamal Haasan, winning acclaim and awards including multiple Filmfare Awards for roles in Thooval Kottaram, Theerthadanam, and Manassinakkare. His work demonstrated strong versatility across genres.

Later projects included successful films like Veruthe Oru Bharya (2008), Ponniyin Selvan series (2022–2023) in a key supporting role, and the 2024 Malayalam hit Abraham Ozler. Jayaram’s legacy includes a vast body of work that influenced Malayalam comedy and family entertainment, along with recognition through the Padma Shri and consistent industry impact as a performer known for naturalism and stage presence.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @actorjayaram_official
• Facebook Handle: JayaramActor

Personal Life

Jayaram married actress Parvathy Jayaram (née Ashwathy Kurup) on 7 September 1992. The couple has two children: son Kalidas Jayaram, an actor, and daughter Malavika Jayaram.

The family resides in Chennai. Jayaram is known for his passion for chenda performances at temple festivals and dairy farming, for which he has received state awards.

Filmography

• Aparan (1988)
• Meleparambil Aanveedu (1993)
• Thooval Kottaram (1996)
• Thenali (2000)
• Manassinakkare (2003)
• Veruthe Oru Bharya (2008)
• Thuppakki (2012)
• Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022)
• Abraham Ozler (2024)

Net Worth

Jayaram has an estimated net worth of around $1 million USD, earning primarily through his prolific acting career spanning over 200 films across multiple languages, supplemented by endorsements, stage performances, and business interests including dairy farming and properties.