Updated On: 18 November, 2025 05:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Popular Malayalam actor Urmila Unni officially joined the BJP in Kochi, citing her admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s vision for national development

Urmila Unni
Popular Malayalam film and television actor Urmila Unni has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking a high-profile addition to the party’s cultural and celebrity outreach in Kerala. The induction took place at a function held in Kochi, where Urmila received the party membership in the presence of senior BJP leaders and prominent personalities from the film industry. Noted film producer G. Suresh Kumar was among those who attended the ceremony, underscoring the growing interest of film fraternity members in mainstream politics.
Urmila Unni is a well-known figure in Kerala, recognised for her distinguished career in dance, television serials, and cinema. Having been an active figure in classical dance, television, and cinema for decades, Urmila said she now feels it is the right time to contribute to society through a political platform.