Jayaram is an actor, mimicry artist, and percussionist who has appeared in more than 200 films. He was born on December 10, 1964 in Perumbavoor, Kerala, India. He is known for his roles in Thuppakki (2012), Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022), and Thooval Kottaram (1996). He has won several awards, including the Padma Shri, two Kerala State Film Awards, one Tamil Nadu State Film Award, and four Filmfare Awards South.