Who Is Shibu Thilakan? Everything To Know About The Life, Career, And Politics Of Late Actor Thilakan's Son

Shibu Thilakan Contests Local Election: Shibu Thilakan, son of the late Malayalam actor Thilakan, is stepping into the political arena alongside his wife, Lekha, as both contest in the upcoming local body elections. Representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the couple is seeking a public mandate from the Tripunithura Municipality.

Shibu is contesting from Ward 20, while Lekha is in the fray from Ward 19. The family lives in Thiruvankulam Kesavanpadi, a suburban area near Kochi. This marks another phase in Shibu's political journey, which began in 1996 when he joined the BJP. He had contested in the local body elections previously but did not secure a win. Among the six children of Thilakan, Shibu is the only one actively involved in politics.

While the Thilakan family has long leaned towards communist ideologies, Shibu has chosen a different path. As per reports, Shibu has clarified that although he respects his late father's political beliefs, he does not share the same ideology and finds it difficult to align with communist principles.

In addition to his political engagements, Shibu has pursued a career in films, following in the footsteps of his father and siblings. Over the years, he has appeared in minor roles across 25 films. Some of the projects where his performances have been recognized include Yakshiyum Njanum, Evidam Swargamanu, and Chalakkudykkaran Changathy.

As the local election campaigns gain momentum in Kerala, voters will determine whether Shibu Thilakan and Lekha can convert their family legacy and public engagement into electoral success.

Kerala Local Body Elections 2025

The 2025 Kerala local body elections are scheduled in two phases: December 9 and December 11. Polling on December 9 will take place in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha, and Ernakulam districts, while Thrissur, Malappuram, Wayanad, Palakkad, Kannur, Kasaragod, and Kozhikode will go to the polls on December 11. The counting of votes is set for December 13, starting at 8 a.m., across multiple counting centers in the state.

Candidates can submit their nominations until November 21. The nomination papers will undergo scrutiny on November 22, and the final date for withdrawal of nominations is November 24.