Sumesh Chandran is a contestant of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8. An actor associated with Malayalam cinema and television, Sumesh enters the Mohanlal-hosted reality show after building his career through comedy skits, television programmes, mimicry and films. He gained wider recognition among movie audiences through Drishyam 2, where his performance in an unexpected antagonist role brought him considerable attention. Sumesh has subsequently appeared in several Malayalam films and is also part of Drishyam 3, continuing his association with the popular franchise.