Ramesh Pisharody

Ramesh Pisharody is an Indian politician, actor, and stand-up comedian who serves as a Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from Palakkad. A member of the Indian National Congress, he won the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election from the Palakkad constituency, defeating BJP candidate Sobha Surendran. Prior to his formal entry into electoral politics, he established a prominent career in Malayalam cinema and television as an actor, television presenter, and film director, and subsequently stepped away from entertainment to focus full-time on public service.