Vinayakan

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Characters played by Vinayakan

Varman — Jailer (2023)

Eccentric and ruthless gangster operating from Arakkonam, specializing in smuggling religious idols overseas. He retaliates violently against Muthuvel’s interference, attempts to assassinate Muthuvel’s grandson, and ultimately dies after his corruption with Arjun is exposed and his smuggling network is destroyed.

Fakeer — Bachelor Party (2012)

Fakeer is one of Tony's childhood friends and a gangster who stands with the group when Kamath threatens Tony. After Tony dies, Fakeer joins the friends as they pursue the currency consignment and try to secure a livelihood for Neethu. He takes part in the final confrontation with Kamath's men, where the friends are killed.

Jyothish — Role Models (2017)

Jyothish was one of Gautham's college friends and a member of the band Role Models. As an adult, he joins Rexy in approaching Gautham and bringing him to meet Subahan, using the false claim that Subahan has cancer. Their reunion helps expose the old misunderstandings that separated the friends.

Jayakrishnan — Kalamkaval (2025)

Sub-Inspector leading the cross-border police investigation into a serial killer targeting divorced, widowed, and unmarried women.

Simon — Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil (2018)

A fellow inmate desperate to reunite with his family. He joins Jacob's escape plot, helps coordinate the breakout, and successfully escapes in a separate boat, even arranging bail for the captured twin brothers.

Dude / Sultan Azam Khan — Aadu 3 Part 1 (2026)

Primary antagonist in 2015, a ruthless gangster tasked with retrieving a magical herb. In 2025, he is hired to steal the Star Dust boxes. Following a temporal rupture, he is transported to 1790 CE, where he assumes the role of Sultan Azam Khan, a military commander leading an invasion with Mysorean rockets.

Style — Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded (2009)

Street-level associate or henchman operating within the criminal underworld.

Ganga — Kammatti Paadam (2016)

Krishnan's close friend from a Dalit family. He leads the gang in alcohol smuggling, shares a love for Anitha, survives a stabbing incident, marries Anitha, and is later murdered by Surendran.

Dude — Aadu 2 (2017)

Persistent antagonist whose pursuit of magical artifacts repeatedly collides with the protagonist. After initial defeat, he adapts to local crime, orchestrates bank robberies, and engages in high-stakes heists. His relentless, often clumsy pursuit of power consistently propels the series' conflicts across different timelines.

Alex — Kasargold (2023)

Suspended CI deployed to recover the stolen gold. He tracks the protagonists to Goa, attacks their hideout, and fatally shoots Faisal before being arrested, prompting a death threat from the survivor.

Chemban — Iyobinte Pusthakam (2014)

Aloshy's lifelong friend whose parents were killed in a fire linked to Aloshy's family. Reunites with Aloshy and Martha, escaping an attack by Dimitri and Ivan's men. Plays a crucial role in the climax by killing Ivan, helping Aloshy secure victory against the antagonists.

Thomas — Trance (2020)

Thomas is a poor and devoted follower of Joshua Carlton who relies on the supposed miracle cures to treat his young daughter's fever. After she dies, Joshua admits the truth and directs Thomas toward Solomon Davis and Isaac Thomas. Seeking revenge for his daughter's death, Thomas kills both men after the fraud is exposed.

Career Overview

Vinayakan has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1995. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Aadu Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Jailer, Titans, Aadu 3 Part 1. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
63
Birth Date
1974-12-11
Birth Place
Ernakulam, Kerala, India

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Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q277309), public domain (CC0).