Famous People from Kannur
Meet notable artists, leaders, athletes and public figures from Kannur district.
- Sushin Shyam — Music director and composer from Kannur district.
- Tintu Luka — Indian middle‑distance runner and Olympian.
- C. K. Vineeth — Professional footballer from Kannur district.
- Gita Gopinath — Internationally known economist; listed among notable people from Kannur district.
- V. P. Sathyan — Former India captain and defender from Kannur district.
- Pinarayi Vijayan — Chief Minister of Kerala; listed among notable people from Kannur district.
- Jimmy George — Legendary volleyball player; listed among notable people from Kannur district.
- Sreenivasan — Actor, screenwriter, and director from Thalassery, Kannur district.
- Sukumar Azhikode — Influential Malayalam writer and critic; listed among notable people from Kannur district.
- E. K. Nayanar — Prominent communist leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala.
- M. N. Nambiar — Actor known for Tamil cinema; born in Cannanore (Kannur).
- K. Karunakaran — Former Chief Minister of Kerala; senior Congress leader.
- A. K. Gopalan — Prominent communist leader; listed among notable people from Kannur district.