He gained initial recognition through the YouTube web series Ponmutta and has since acted in Premalu (2024) and Amaran (2024).

[1][2][3] Shyam Mohan's journey in the entertainment industry began with his debut as a child actor in the popular Malayalam movie Kilukkam (1991), where he appeared alongside his mother.

[4][5] Despite starting in the industry at a young age, he initially pursued a career in banking before transitioning to acting full-time in 2015.

[7] One of Shyam Mohan's notable roles was in the 2024 movie Premalu, where he portrayed the character Aadhi.

[8][9] SS Rajamouli cited Aadhi as his favorite character, and was appreciative of his "JK" (just kidding) hand gesture.