8 Notable alumni of Kannur University
Updated: June 06, 2026 EliteDegrees
Kannur University is ranked #3,773 in the world and #154 in India by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 8 notable alumni from Kannur University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Kannur University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Ganapathi S Poduval
1995-. (aged 31)
actor
Ganapathi S. Poduval is an Indian actor who works in the Malayalam film industry. He is well-known for his roles as child artist in the films Vinodayathra (2007) and Pranchiyettan & The Saint (2010). He also played a major role in the film Chithrasalabhangalude Veedu (2008).
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2. Sayanora Philip
1984-. (aged 42)
singer
Sayanora Philip is an Indian playback singer who works in Malayalam and Tamil film industry.
3. C.K. Vineeth
1988-. (aged 38)
association football player
Chekiyot Kizhakkeveettill Vineeth, commonly known as C. K. Vineeth, is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward.
4. A N Shamseer
1977-. (aged 49)
politician
A. N. Shamseer is an Indian politician who has been the 24th Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly since 2022. He represents Thalassery State Assembly Constituency since 2016. He was the CPI(M) nominee for Lok Sabha in the Vadakara Lok Sabha constituency in the 2014 Indian general election and is Kerala State Committee member of the Communist Party of India...
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5. P. K. Jayalakshmi
1980-. (aged 46)
politician
P. K. Jayalakshmi is an Indian politician and the former Minister for Welfare of Backward Communities in the state Government of Kerala.
6. Manju Warrier
1978-. (aged 48)
actor
Manju Warrier is an Indian actress, and producer who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. She is the recipient of a National Film Award, a Kerala State Film Award, a Tamil Nadu State Film Award and a record seven Filmfare Awards South.
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7. Sanusha
1994-. (aged 32)
actor
television actor
Sanusha Santhosh is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. She started her career as a child artist to leading actress and supporting character roles. She also appears in some Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films too.
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8. Sahal Abdul Samad
1997-. (aged 29)
association football player
Sahal Abdul Samad is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Indian Super League club Mohun Bagan Super Giant and the India national team.
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