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From Kaushik Babu to Akshara Kishore: These popular child actors look unrecognisable now

etimes.in | Last updated on - Aug 13, 2022, 23:49 IST
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​From Kaushik Babu to Akshara Kishore: These popular child actors look unrecognisable now

Malayalam TV has been blessed with some talented child actors. From popular cameos to playing the main protagonist, some little champs have earned so much love with their performances. However, these adorable child actors are now all grown up and some of them look unrecognizable too. Here's a look at the transformations of popular child actors of Malayalam TV.

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​Kuttichathan

'Hello, Kuttichathan' was undoubtedly one of the favorite kids' shows on Malayalam TV. Navaneeth Madhav, who played the titular role of Kuttappayi aka Kuttichathan, looks quite unrecognizable with his recent transformation. It is also a lesser-known fact that Navaneeth is the brother of film actor Neeraj Madhav.

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​Ranimol

Remember the cute Ranimol in 'Mangalyam'? Keerthana Anil is all grown up now. The former child actress is also the sibling of Santhwanam's Gopika. She was earlier seen playing a meaty role in 'Kabani'.

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​Jeem Boom Baa

Malayalis can never forget Master Jeevan, who essayed the role of the genie named ‘Jeem Boom Baa’ in the serial Alavudinte Albutha Vilakku. The child actor has now transformed into a handsome young man and he is currently playing one of the lead roles in 'Kaliveedu'.

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​Amma's Chinnu

The teary-eyed Chinnu of daily soap ‘Amma’ was one of the popular child actors of Malayalam TV. Malavika Manikuttan, who played the character, was also the winner of the talent hunt reality show 'Mammootty- The Best Actor'. After the show, Malavika was seen in some movies but later she disappeared from showbiz.

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​Balamol

Akshara Kishore is still loved for her cute character Balamol in the show 'Karuthamuthu'. The child actress, who joined the show when she was 3 years old, is a school-goer now.

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​Swamy Ayyappan

Actor Kaushik Babu is still adored as Lord Ayyappa after playing the lead role in the devotional serial 'Swamy Ayyappan'. The Telugu actor is still active in the Malayalam industry with his mythological characters.

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