ven as he faced consecutive setbacks in Malayalam cinema, Jayaram found success in other languages, particularly in the South and he showcased his finesse and became a part of substantial hits
A debut film (Aparan) still hailed as one of the finest mystery thrillers in Malayalam; a filmography filled with numerous blockbusters; several movies revisited by countless viewers to this day; a skilled master in handling slapstick, situational and physical comedy with impeccable timing and exceptional dialogue delivery. Yet, Jayaram stands out as one of the rare Malayalam superstars whose career took a significant downturn at one point.
Facing consecutive box office failures in the last decade, each of which was panned by both audiences and critics alike, Jayaram became one of those actors one could not bet on. From starring in around 10-15 films annually, with most enjoying success, Jayaram hit rock bottom, experiencing no releases in Malayalam in 2020, 2021 or 2023 and just one film in 2022 (Sathyan Anthikad’s Makal).
