Nammal
It was year 2002. Campuses in Kerala were avidly looking for another story that would speak their lingo, and director Kamal gave them just that with Nammal, three years after Niram. Jishnu Raghavan and Siddharth Bharathan were making their debut performances in the movie. Jishnu swooped into the scene and became an instant hit as Shivan. People watched in awe, this youngster's incredible chemistry with Siddharth, Bhavana and veteran actor Suhasini.
Nerariyan CBI
As Sai, the young and dynamic police officer in Nerariyan CBI directed by K. Madhu and written by S.N. Swami as part of Mammootty's CBI series, Jishnu was proving his mettle as a versatile actor. With his tall frame and sparkling smile, this actor was a sure bet among cine-goers who will make it big in the industry in the coming years.
Chakkaramuthu
The Dileep-starrer Chakkaramuthu gave Jishnu the perfect chance to play the suave anti-hero. The actor garnered good responses for his role as Jeevan in the Lohithadas directorial and acted alongside Dileep and Kavya Madhavan.
Nidra
Nidra was Siddharth Bharathan's first foray into direction, and for this, the actor chose to remake one of the classics from his father, Bharathan's repertoire. The film was applauded for its screenplay and direction, that was powered by a strong story. Jishnu bagged the role of Vishwan, the elder brother of Siddharth's character and played it with panache.
Ustad Hotel
Remember the rude guy that Shahana (Nithya Menen) is engaged to, who throws a fuss and accidentally hurls ketchup on Faisal's (Dulquer Salmaan) face? Jishnu had only made a cameo appearance, but the actor and the scene are imprinted on the minds of audiences. Directed by Anwar Rasheed and written by Anjali Menon, the film went on to become a massive hit.