Binu Pappu is an Indian actor and assistant director primarily active in Malayalam cinema. He has gained recognition for his versatile acting in films like Helen, One, Operation Java, and Bheemante Vazhi. Alongside acting, Binu has contributed significantly behind the scenes, assisting renowned director Aashiq Abu on notable projects such as Virus (2019), Naradan (2019), and Thallumaala (2022), as well as other films including Ambili (2019), Halal Love Story (2020), One (2021), and Saudi Vellakka (2022).

Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Binu Pappu is the son of veteran Malayalam actor Kuthiravattam Pappu, who passed away in 2000. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in History at Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College in Kozhikode. Before entering the film industry, Binu spent 13 years working as an animator in Bengaluru. He is married to Ashita Alex.

Binu made his acting debut in the film Gunda, directed by Salim Baba, sharing screen space with Kalabhavan Mani and Tini Tom. He later collaborated with director Aashiq Abu in the films Gangster (2014) and Rani Padmini (2015). His performance as Joy Pulimoottil in the crime thriller Operation Java (2021) was particularly praised by critics. Alongside his acting career, Binu has worked as an assistant director on various projects, supporting Aashiq Abu in Mayaanadhi, Virus, Naradan, and Thallumaala, as well as contributing to Ambili, Halal Love Story, and One as an assistant director.