[3] He is an established character actor and has appeared in over 50 films, mostly in comedic roles.

He is best known for his performance in Amen (2013), Tamaar Padaar (2014), Sapthamashree Thaskaraha (2014), Iyobinte Pusthakam (2014), Kohinoor (2015),Oru Second Class Yathra (2015), Churuli (2021) and Vikram (2022).

He made his acting debut with the 2010 crime film Nayakan, playing an antagonistic role.

In 2017, Chemban Vinod made his screenwriter debut with the crime drama Angamaly Diaries, a major critical and commercial success in Malayalam that year.

In 2018, he won the Best Actor Award at 49th International Film Festival of India for his leading role in Ee.Ma.Yau.