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From Kuttichathan to Chinnu: Here's how the popular child actors look now

Last updated on - Jun 6, 2019, 17:37 IST
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​From Kuttichathan to Chinnu: Here's how the popular child actors look now

Child actors have always been the favourites of telly audience. From kids shows to dramatic soaps, they always stay in the minds of the viewers because of their cuteness and impeccable talent. While some of them grow up to excel on the small screen, some just disappear with time. Take a look at the current pictures of some of the child actors who once entertained us with their skills.

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​Jeem Boom Baa

Malayalis might vividly remember Master Jeevan, who essayed the role of the genie named Jeem Boom Baa in the serial 'Alavudinte Albutha Vilakku'. The child actor has now transformed into a handsome young man and he was recently seen playing one of the lead characters in the show 'Makkal'.

(Photo : Facebook)

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​Vivi

Halo Kuttichathan's Vivi has grown up to be the chocolate hero of Mollywood. Actor Shane Nigam started his acting career with the kids' show in which he was seen playing the charming boy Vivek Vishwanathan aka Vivi.

(Photo : Instagram)

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​Kuttichathan

'Hello, Kuttichathan' was undoubtedly one of the favourite kids shows on Malayalam TV. Navaneeth Madhav, who played the titular role of Kuttappayi aka Kuttichathan, is unrecognisable now. It is not known to many that Navaneeth is the brother of movie actor Neeraj Madhav.

(Photo : Instagram)

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​Amma's Chinnu

The teary-eyed Chinnu of Amma serial was one among the popular child actors of Malayalam TV. Malavika Manikuttan who played the role was the title winner in the talent hunt reality show 'Mammootty- The best actor'. After the show, Malavika was seen in some movies but later she was not seen in the showbiz.

(Photo : Facebook)

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​Anusree

The 'Ennu Swantham Jaani' actress Anusree was once seen playing cute Jithumon in the serial 'Omanathinkal Pakshi'. The little Jithu, who was the on-screen son of actress Lena, was widely adored by the telly audience.

(Photo : Facebook)

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