Eko: Who is Saurabh Sachdeva, Kuriachan of the latest Malayalam superhit and the star from Ranbir Kapoor's Animal?
The actor is currently receiving recognition for his outstanding Malayalam debut as Kuriachan in the film Eko, which also features important roles for Sandeep Pradeep, Vineeth, Narain, and Ashokan.
Last Updated: 04.11 PM, Nov 28, 2025
Eko, the most recent Malayalam movie, is winning acclaim for a variety of reasons, including the cast's performances. This includes Saurabh Sachdeva's portrayal of Kuriachan in this gripping thriller directed by Dinjith Ayyathan and Bahul Ramesh, the creators of Kishkindha Kaandam. Let's look at this Hindi actor's previous films...
Who is Saurabh Sachdeva?
A number of well-known celebrities, including Rana Daggubati, Anushka Sharma, Bobby Deol, Varun Dhawan, Dulquer Salmaan, Tripti Dimri, Arjun Kapoor, and Jacqueline Fernandez, took on this artiste as an acting coach. With over two decades of being a part of the film industry, Saurabh rose to fame for his roles in the Hindi online series Sacred Games and the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Animal. In the Sandeep Reddy Vanga-helmed blockbuster, the actor portrayed Bobby Deol's brother. Pushpa 2: The Rule, with Allu Arjun as the lead, marked his South Indian film debut. Baaghi 4 and Dhadak 2 were Saurabh's most recent movies.
"Dinjith is currently my favorite director, and I am proud to be a part of this project". At a recent Mumbai screening of the movie, Saurabh told ETimes that not only is everyone's acting excellent, but the tale of Eko itself is fantastic.
Saurabh Sachdeva as Kuriachan in Eko
The actor is currently receiving recognition for his outstanding Malayalam debut as Kuriachan in the film Eko, which also features important roles for Sandeep Pradeep, Vineeth, Narain, and Ashokan. The secrets that gradually come to light about Kuriachan, a fugitive and ruthless dog trainer, are the main focus of the movie.
His wife, Mlaathi Chedathi, and her assistant, Peeyoos, live in a remote cottage surrounded by a pack of dogs and a thick forest in the peaks of Kaattukunnu, where majority of land is owned by Kuriachan. He swiftly leads them to be haunted by his past. The main focus of the movie is how they learn about Kuriachan's reality, which forces them to face certain terrible facts that revolve around the rule of nature.
FAQs
Q. When will Eko release?
A. Eko released in theatres on November 21, along with Prithviraj Sukumaran's Vilaayath Budha.
Q. Who are the actors in Eko?
A. Young Malayalam actor Sandeep Pradeep leads Eko, along with senior actors Vineeth, Narain, Binu Pappu, and Ashokan in other key roles.