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Govind Padmasoorya to Shiju AR: Celebs who made successful TV comebacks

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Oct 18, 2020, 11:55 IST
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​Govind Padmasoorya to Shiju AR: Celebs who made successful TV comebacks

Be it the stylish comeback of actor Shiju to TV or the re-entry of Govind Padmasoorya into reality shows, Malayalam TV has witnessed some successful comebacks lately. Here is a list of celebs who entered the showbiz after a sabbatical.

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​Vivek Gopan

After a sabbatical, Parasparam actor Vivek Gopan also made his TV comeback. Vivek is currently playing the lead character in 'Karthikadeepam'.

(Photo: Instagram)

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​David John

Bigg Boss Malayalam fame David John also made a comeback to TV lately. The actor plays the main antagonist in the show 'Anna Kareena'. In the KK Rajeev directorial, he portrays the character Bobby John, a fashion designer.

(Photo: Instagram)

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​Keerthi Gopinath

Actress Keerthi Gopinath has returned to Malayalam TV after a gap of 23 years. The actress is currently portraying Neeraja Mahadevan in 'Ammayariyathe'.

(Photo: Instagram)

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​Sajan Surya

Actor Sajan Surya is undoubtedly one of the most popular actors on Malayalam TV. The actor, who took a break from the industry after 'Bharya', has made a successful comeback with 'Jeevitha Nouka' in which he played the lead role.

(Photo: Instagram)

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Sreekumar

Marimayam fame Sreekumar also surprised fans with two of his brand new comedy shows. Be it a family drama with wife Sneha, who also played his on-screen wife, in the show 'Nellikka' or the sitcom 'Chakkappazhayam', the actor has ensured his comeback was strong.

(Photo: Instagram)

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​Thara Kalyan

Dancer-actress Thara Kalyan made a dashing comeback into Malayalam TV with the show, 'Chembarathi'. The actress has replaced Aiswarya and is playing the bold lead character, Akhilandeshwari.

(Photo: Instagram)

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​Govind Padmasoorya

TV host Govind Padmasoorya, who was busy with his movie projects, recently made his comeback to reality TV. He is one of the judges in the couple show, 'Mr&Mrs'.

(Photo: Instagram)

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​Shiju AR

Actor Shiju AR made a comeback into Malayalam TV after a long sabbatical of 8 years. The actor, who won a million hearts with 'Mandaram', 'Akashadooth' and other shows, chose to take a break after he found his work is getting monotonous. However, his character, Ravichandra Varman in 'Neeyum Njanum' is one of the recent sensations.

(Photo: Instagram

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