His first television show was Chirikidathom on Amrita TV and later his performance as Lolithan in Marimayam gave him the big break.
Within a short span of time Sreekumar has played a variety of roles in the film industry.
He played a tribal youth Sankaran, in Papilio Buddha, but in his next outing ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi, he played Lloyd, a typical Kochiite with the local slang, and a serial killer in the film Memories.
[1][2] Sreekumar says "Acting is my passion and hence I don't mind playing a comic role, a serious one or even a character with grey shades.
[citation needed] In December 2024, sexual assault complaint has been filed against lead actors of Uppum Mulakum, Sreekumar and Biju Sopanam.