Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Full List Of Celebrities Contesting This Year

Comedian and actor Ramesh Pisharody is set to enter the political arena by contesting in the upcoming Kerala Assembly Election. He will be representing the Palakkad Assembly constituency as a Congress candidate, marking a significant shift from his entertainment career to public service. Known for his sharp wit and popular presence in Malayalam cinema and television, Pisharody’s entry into politics has generated considerable attention among fans and voters alike.

Popular actress Anjali Nair is set to contest from the Tripunithura constituency in the upcoming Assembly elections, marking her entry into active politics. She will be representing the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) as a candidate, bringing her public appeal and visibility into the political arena.

Television actor and businessman Promy Kuriakose is set to contest in the upcoming Assembly elections from the Angamaly constituency. He will be representing the Twenty20 party, marking his entry into the political arena.

Actor Vivek Gopan, best known for his role as Sooraj in Parasparam, is set to contest from the Aruvikkara constituency in Thiruvananthapuram, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This is not his first electoral attempt, as he had previously contested in the 2011 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections from the Chavara constituency.

Actress and television personality Veena Nair is stepping into politics, contesting from Ettumanoor as a candidate of the Twenty20 Party. Known for her popular roles and her stint in Bigg Boss Malayalam, her entry brings fresh attention and energy to the upcoming Assembly elections.

Akhil Marar, filmmaker and winner of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5, will be contesting from Thrikkakkara in the upcoming Kerala Assembly Election. He is representing Twenty20, which is part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), a coalition led by the Bharatiya Janata Party. He joined the party in February this year.

Known for her strong opinions and outspoken personality, Lakshmi Priya gained widespread attention through her participation in Bigg Boss Malayalam, where she emerged as one of the most talked-about contestants. Taking her popularity and public connect beyond the screen, she will be contesting in the upcoming Assembly elections, representing the Twenty20 Party from the Perumbavoor constituency.

Bringing together experience from both cinema and the military, Major Ravi is set to enter the political arena by contesting from Ottappalam in the Kerala Assembly elections on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket. His candidature is likely to resonate with voters who admire his disciplined career and patriotic storytelling.