He was a teacher in the Kadambattukonam High School and in 1964 resigned to become an active politician.

He is known for his oratorical skills and is the author of two books in Malayalam, Kiranangal, a play and Sahithya Dhara, an essay anthology.

[3] In 2013, South Indian actress Shwetha Menon alleged that Kurup had molested her while the two were attending a function.

[4] Shweta later dropped her complaint against Kurup, after he made a "personal apology" to her hours after FIR was lodged against him.

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