Kalidas Jayaram Biography: Wikipedia, Net Worth, Movies, Nationality, Height, Parents, Siblings, Wife, Children, Age

Kalidas Jayaram is an Indian actor known for his work, primarily in Tamil and Malayalam cinemas.

The son of renowned actors Jayaram and Parvathy, he debuted as a child artist in the Malayalam film Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000) at six.

He later gained recognition for his performance in Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum (2003), which earned him the National Film Award for Best Child Artist.

Profile

• Full Name: Kalidas Jayaram
• Stage Name: Kalidas Jayaram
• Born: 16 December 1993
• Age: 31 years old
• Birthplace: Perumbavoor, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Indian actor
• Height: 1.75 m
• Parents: Jayaram, Parvathy Jayaram
• Siblings: Malavika Jayaram
• Spouse: Tarini Kalingarayar ​(m. 2024)
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million and $5 million

Early Life And Education

Kalidas Jayaram was born on December 16, 1993, in Perumbavoor, Kerala, India, is the elder son of renowned actors Jayaram and Parvathy Jayaram.

He has a younger sister, Malavika Jayaram. Raised in a culturally rich environment, he pursued his early education at Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan in Chennai and Choice School in Cochin, Kerala.

He later obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication from Loyola College, Chennai. Belonging to both Tamil and Malayali heritage, Kalidas follows the Hindu faith.

Career

Kalidas Jayaram began acting as a child artist, debuting at seven in Sathyan Anthikad’s Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000).

His performance in his second film, Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum (2003), earned him the prestigious National Film Award for Best Child Artist, establishing him as a promising young talent in Malayalam cinema.

In 2016, Kalidas transitioned into Tamil cinema with his debut film, Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum.

He later made his Malayalam lead debut with Poomaram (2018). Over the next year, he appeared in multiple films, including Mr. & Ms. Rowdy (2019), Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu (2019), and Happy Sardar (2019), further expanding his presence in the industry.

His foray into digital platforms brought him critical acclaim, particularly for his role as Sathar, a trans woman, in Sudha Kongara’s short film Thangam from the anthology Paava Kadhaigal (2020).

That same year, he played the lead in Balaji Tharaneetharan’s Oru Pakka Kathai. More recently, he has taken on supporting roles in major action films such as Vikram (2022) and Raayan (2024), solidifying his versatility as an actor.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @kalidas_jayaram

Personal Life

Kalidas Jayaram is married to model Tarini Kalingarayar, who secured the position of third runner-up in the Miss Universe India 2021 competition.

The couple celebrated their union with a traditional wedding ceremony on December 8, 2024, at the Guruvayur temple in Kerala.

Filmography

• Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000)
• Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum (2003)
• Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum (2016)
• Poomaram (2018)
• Mr. & Ms. Rowdy (2019)
• Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu (2019)
• Happy Sardar (2019)
• Putham Pudhu Kaalai (2020)
• Paava Kadhaigal (2020)
• Oru Pakka Kathai (2020)
• Backpackers (2021)
• Jack N’ Jill (2022)
• Vikram (2022)
• Natchathiram Nagargirathu (2022)
• Rajni (2023)
• Aval Peyar Rajni (2023)
• Por (2024)
• Indian 2 (2024)
• Raayan (2024)

Net Worth

Kalidas Jayaram’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million, derived from his acting career, modeling assignments, and various other ventures.

In addition to his work in films, he generates significant annual earnings from social media collaborations and brand sponsorships, which are estimated to range between $662,880 and $908,160.