Kerala Legislative Assembly Election 2026 — Candidates Data
— Sudheer Karamana
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Sudheer
Karamana
Sudheer Karamana
“Actor, teacher and LDF-backed independent; principal and Malayalam character actor”
Political affiliation
Electoral record
| Year | Body | Constituency | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Assembly | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | Contesting | LDF-backed independent for the 2026 election. |
Political entry
Long-standing interest in socio-political and cultural activities; formal entry through LDF-backed candidature.
- Desire to serve society as an extension of his work as teacher and actor.
- Belief in social justice and public education, influenced by family background and profession.
2026 Assembly election
State: Kerala
Constituency: Thiruvananthapuram · Thiruvananthapuram
Previously held by Janadhipathya Kerala Congress (LDF ally)
Candidature
announced by: Left Democratic Front (LDF)
announcement date: 2026-03-20
candidate type: LDF-backed independent
reason for bye in: Chosen after incumbent MLA Antony Raju was disqualified following conviction in an evidence-tampering case and his plea for stay was rejected by the High Court.
Key opponents
- C. P. John — Communist Marxist Party (CMP – John) (UDF)
- Karamana Jayan — Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (NDA)
Campaign themes
- Emphasis on being a local resident who knows every nook and corner of Thiruvananthapuram, and the issues and sentiments of the people.
- Framing cinema and teaching as extensions of social service, with politics seen as another platform for public work.
- Supporting the LDF's slogan of 'continuity' and highlighting perceived improvements in quality of life, social harmony and absence of communal violence under LDF rule.
Teaching & pre-politics career
Early work
- Project staff — Centre for Earth Science Studies, Thiruvananthapuram
Worked here after completing formal education.
Teaching career
- Teacher (Geography)
Christ Nagar School, Thiruvananthapuram
- Teacher and basketball coach (Geography)
M.E.S Indian School, Qatar
- Teacher (Geography)
Govt Girls' Higher Secondary School, Venganoor
Joined after returning from Qatar in 1998.
- Principal
Govt Girls' Higher Secondary School, Venganoor
Approx. 2003–2016
Served as principal for about 13 years.
Film career
Malayalam cinema
Debut: 2005 — Entered mainstream cinema around mid-2000s, initially in character roles.
Well-known character actor in Malayalam films, often portraying strong supporting roles.
- Known for realistic character roles, often in socially rooted or family-oriented films.
- Built a steady presence in Malayalam film industry alongside full-time work as an educator.
Organisational career
Personal
Education
Schooling: Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram
Geography
University College, Thiruvananthapuram (University of Kerala)
Education
Government College of Teacher Education (Kerala University), Thiruvananthapuram
Highest qualification: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) after a degree in Geography
Family
Father
Karamana Janardanan Nair
Mother
Jaya
Marital status
Married
Spouse
Anjana
Teacher (chemistry teacher; co-worker in MES Indian School, Qatar)
Family background
Public sources mention children but do not consistently list names or ages; details are treated as redacted for privacy.
Known for
Sources
Last compiled: 2026-03-28
- Wikipedia / biography pages for Sudheer Karamana
- Feature stories on his life as teacher, principal and actor
- Kerala 2026 Assembly election coverage naming him as LDF independent candidate in Thiruvananthapuram
- Interviews and news reports quoting his campaign statements
Data compiled from publicly available sources with the assistance of AI. View constituency list.