Biju Menon’s talent was never in doubt. Neither has been his saleability.
Biju has often reminded us that he is among the finest actors of his generation in Malayalam cinema who deserves the National Award he won on Friday for the Best Supporting Actor. As Ayyappan, the policeman who is embroiled in a nasty rivalry with a wealthy ex-Army man in the well-made thriller Ayyappanum Koshiyum, he was brilliant.
This is his second major award within a couple of months. He had won the Kerala State Award for the best actor Arkkaryaiam (along with Joju George). In Aarkkariyam, he had played an elderly retired teacher. It was another superb performance, worthy of an award. Biju is delighted that his work is being recognised in a big way now.
