After Dubai Jose, 'Convincing star' takes Kerala social media by storm

Monday 23 September, 2024 | 8:32 PM

It should be some sort of epiphany to realize the depth of a movie character 20 years after its initial release. Yes, we are talking about ‘Dubai Jose’ from the movie 'Jalolsavam', released in 2004. Netizens created reels of the character which spread like wildfire across social media during 2024. The trend also befuddled Riyas Khan, the actor who played the role of Dubai Jose. Even advertisements of prominent brands used the catchphrase ‘Adichu Keri vaa’ from the movie. Such was the effect that even Riyas Khan saw a surge in his followers on social media with more works reaching him from all quarters.

And now, with the trend almost dying down, another actor has taken up the spot to fill the void left by Riyas Khan. Yes, actor Suresh Krishna is now the trending star of Kerala's social media. His shrewd portrayal of ‘George Kutty’ in the movie 'Christian Brothers' has turned fodder for meme-makers on social media platforms. In an infamous scene from the movie, Suresh after committing a murder convinces his brother-in-law to talk truce with the police while he comes up with his attorney, only to see his brother-in-law getting incarcerated for years.

While watching the movie in 2010, the scene evoked a sense of despair and shock, but in 2024, it is a side-splitting laugh everywhere. And now, netizens are unearthing such shrewd roles and nonsensical dialogues from Suresh Krishna’s movies. Reels with the actor are appearing galore on social media.

And as the icing on the cake, the Internet has given him a new prefix too. ‘Convincing star’ Suresh Krishna! The name mostly emphasises the actor’s ability to convince other characters in the movie and push them into further trouble.