After completing degree in Acting from Thrissur School of Drama as an elective, P.J Unnikrishnan did his Masters Degree in Theater Arts from the Central University of Hyderabad. He is a well known actor, writer and director in Malayalam theater . He left from KPAC after acting for one year.Presently Active in parallel theater. Won the prestigious Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Akademi Award for his Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in 2018.