Harish Kalyan is a prominent Indian actor, primarily recognized for his contributions to the Tamil film industry. He completed his schooling at Balalok Matriculation School in Chennai and later pursued a Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication at Annamalai University in Chennai.
Harish began his acting journey with the film "Sindhu Samaveli" in 2010, where he played the challenging role of Anbu. His breakthrough came with "Poriyaalan" in 2014, where he received critical acclaim for his portrayal of a young civil engineer embroiled in a real estate scandal.
Following his success in "Poriyaalan," Harish starred in "Vil Ambu" in 2016, produced by Suseenthiran, where his performance garnered praise for its charm and clean-cut appeal. He then appeared on the debut season of the Tamil reality show "Bigg Boss," hosted by Kamal Haasan, finishing as the second runner-up.
Subsequently, Harish starred in Elan's romantic comedy "Pyaar Prema Kaadhal" in 2018 alongside fellow contestant Raiza Wilson. His performance received glowing reviews, and the film was both a critical and commercial hit. A critic from the Indian Express wrote that Harish "comes up with a performance that he can be proud of," while the Deccan Chronicle praised the lead pair, noting that Harish "looks good and plays his boy-next-door character with utmost ease" and that "his flair for comedy also comes to the fore."
In subsequent years, Harish showcased his versatility in roles such as the aggressive youth in "Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum" in 2019 and a superstitious character in "Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale" in 2019. He also had a cameo role in the Telugu movie "Jersey," which was a major blockbuster. His role in "Dharala Prabhu" in 2020, a remake of "Vicky Donor," was also well-received.
Harish's career continued to thrive with films like "Kasada Thapara" in 2021 and "Oh Manapenne" in 2021, the latter being a successful remake. In 2023, Harish starred as the lead in a film titled "Let's Get Married," which was produced by Dhoni Entertainments, a company owned by M.S. Dhoni. His recent film "Parking" in 2023, co-starring M.S. Bhaskar and Induja Ravichandran, earned widespread acclaim, with its screenplay even making it to the Oscar library.
Looking ahead, Harish Kalyan is set to appear in upcoming films including "Nooru Kodi Vaanavil," "Diesel," and "Lubber Pandhu," continuing to expand his versatile roles in Tamil cinema.
