India, June 9 -- An actor's impact is not measured by the length of the character in the film but the emotional connect. Audiences remember their scenes long after the credits roll and take out time to google his name. Such was the performance of this veteran actor in the recently released Tamil film Karuppu. Known for his work in Malayalam cinema, this actor has a life story that is no less than a cinematic journey of its own.

His performance in the emotionally resonant role of Mattancherry Sukumaran has received widespread attention ever since the film's release. But did you know how Indrans has been slowly carving his place in the film industry? We are talking about none other than Indrans.

Born on March 16, 1956, in Thiruvananthapur...