Kerala Legislative Assembly Election 2026 — Candidates Data
— K B Ganesh Kumar
Kerala Legislative Assembly Election 2026 — Candidates Data›Candidate profile
K B Ganesh
Kumar
Keezhoote Balakrishna Pillai Ganesh Kumar
“Popular Malayalam film and television actor.”
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Political affiliation
Electoral record
| Year | Body | Constituency | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Assembly | Pathanapuram | Won | |
| 2006 | Assembly | Pathanapuram | Won | |
| 2011 | Assembly | Pathanapuram | Won | |
| 2016 | Assembly | Pathanapuram | Won | |
| 2021 | Assembly | Pathanapuram | Won | |
| 2026 | Assembly | Pathanapuram | Incumbent candidate (election pending) |
Political entry
Heir to R. Balakrishna Pillai’s political base in Pathanapuram, entering politics alongside film career.
Ministerial & key roles
Minister for Forests and Environment
2001–2003 (UDF government)
Minister for Forests & Environment, Sports and Cinema
2011–2013
Organisational career
State
Party Chairman
Kerala Congress (B)
Personal
Education
Schooling:
Highest qualification: Graduate (subject and institution not consistently stated)
Family
Father
R. Balakrishna Pillai
Mother
Vasumathi Pillai
Marital status
Married
Spouse
Dr. Yamini Thankachy (first, divorced), later Nisha (second marriage) – marital history noted in media
Doctor / professional
Known for
Sources
Last compiled: 2026-04-02
- Wikipedia biography of K. B. Ganesh Kumar
- PRS India profile and election data
- BallotView Pathanapuram 2026 list
Data compiled from publicly available sources with the assistance of AI. View constituency list.