K. B. Ganesh Kumar

Keezhoote Balakrishna Ganesh Kumar, known as K. B. Ganesh Kumar, is an Indian politician, actor and television host. He is the chairperson of the Kerala Congress (B). He served as the Minister for Transport in the Government of Kerala from 2001 to 2003 and again from December 2023 to May 2026. He also served as the Minister for Forests, Environment, Sports and Cinema from 2011 to 2013. He was a member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly representing the Pathanapuram Assembly constituency from 2001 to 2026. He made his debut as an actor in the film Irakal (1985) directed by K. G. George. He has starred in over 100 Malayalam films, performing a variety of roles.