A National Film Award winning actor, Appukutty is associated with Tamil movies like Raman Thediya Seethai (2008), Madrasapattinam (2010), Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai (2011), Sundarapandian (2012), Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal (2013), Vedalam (2015), and 24 (2016). His 2017 release includes the Tamil romantic film Mupparimanam. Directed by Adhiroopan, the movie stars Shanthanu Bhagyaraj and Srushti Dange in the lead roles.