Thilakan

Thilakan

🎂 15th July 1935 (90 yrs) 📍 Ayroor, Kerala, India

Known For

Mangamma

Biography

Surendranatha Thilakan known mononymously as Thilakan, was an Indian film and stage actor who had starred in over 200 Malayalam films in a career spanning over four decades (1972-2012). Thilakan is regarded as one of the finest actors in Indian cinema, and popularly mentioned as the Perumthachan (master craftsman) of Malayalam Cinema. He is known for his excellence in character, antagonist, and protagonist roles. He has won 3 National Film Awards and 9 Kerala State Film Awards. The Government of India awarded him with the Padma Shri in 2009 for his contributions towards the arts.

Thilakan

Movies Featuring Thilakan

August Club

August Club (2013)

as KPT Menon
God For Sale

God For Sale (2013)

as Varghese
Dracula 2012

Dracula 2012 (2013)

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Breaking News Live (2013)

Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu

Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu (2012)

as Vishwan
Ardhanaari

Ardhanaari (2012)

as Nayak
Simhasanam

Simhasanam (2012)

as Bishop
Mullamottum Munthiricharum

Mullamottum Munthiricharum (2012)

as Vazhakkula Achan
Ustad Hotel

Ustad Hotel (2012)

as Kareem
No. 66 Madhura Bus

No. 66 Madhura Bus (2012)

as Vettaikaran Varkey
Spirit

Spirit (2012)

as Aashan
Indian Rupee

Indian Rupee (2011)

as Achutha Menon
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Black Truth (2011)

Raghuvinte Swantham Raziya

Raghuvinte Swantham Raziya (2011)

as Kuttappan Bhagavathar
Yakshiyum Njanum

Yakshiyum Njanum (2010)

as Narayanji
Nayakan

Nayakan (2010)

as Vincent Karanavar/ Vincent Vadakkan
Drona 2010

Drona 2010 (2010)

as Gupthan Namboothiri
Ividam Swargamanu

Ividam Swargamanu (2009)

as Jeremias
Kappalu Muthalali

Kappalu Muthalali (2009)

as Lord Yama
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja

Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (2009)

as Kurumbranaadu Raja Veera Varma
Kerala Cafe

Kerala Cafe (2009)

as Thirumeni
Vairam

Vairam (2009)

as Thalikkulam Avarachan
Ee Pattanathil Bhootham

Ee Pattanathil Bhootham (2009)

as Senior Mantharavaadi
Bharya Swantham Suhruthu

Bharya Swantham Suhruthu (2009)

Red Chillies

Red Chillies (2009)

as Sakhavu Mani Varghese
Kadha, Samvidhanam Kunchacko

Kadha, Samvidhanam Kunchacko (2009)

as Psychiatrist
Hailesa

Hailesa (2009)

as Shalini's foster father
Makante Achan

Makante Achan (2009)

as KC Francis
Orkkuka Vallappozhum

Orkkuka Vallappozhum (2009)

as Sethumadhavan
Kanmazha Peyyum Munpe

Kanmazha Peyyum Munpe (2009)

Manjadikuru

Manjadikuru (2008)

as Appukuttan Nair
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Alibhabha (2008)

as Police Commissioner's father-in-law
Aayudham

Aayudham (2008)

as Madhavan
One Way Ticket

One Way Ticket (2008)

as Karunakaran Ezhuthachan
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Dae! Ingottu Nokkiye... (2008)

Before the Rains

Before the Rains (2007)

as T.K.'s father
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Nagaram (2007)

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Pranayakalam (2007)

Athisayan

Athisayan (2007)

as Fr. Chanthakkadan
Ekantham

Ekantham (2007)

Yes Your Honour

Yes Your Honour (2006)

as Sessions Judge Mukundan
Pakal

Pakal (2006)

as Kunjappan
Kalabham

Kalabham (2006)

as Sivarama Bhagavathar
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Kisan (2006)

as Grand Father
Prajapathi

Prajapathi (2006)

as Vellodi
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Suyetchai MLA (2006)

Chinthamani Kolacase

Chinthamani Kolacase (2006)

as Veeramani Warrier
Nee Venunda Chellam

Nee Venunda Chellam (2006)

as Viswanathan
Rashtram

Rashtram (2006)

as Saghav Gopalan
Mayookham

Mayookham (2005)

Nerariyan CBI

Nerariyan CBI (2005)

as Kapra
Quotation

Quotation (2004)

Sathyam

Sathyam (2004)

as Sathyavan Ayyappan Nair
Vellinakshatram

Vellinakshatram (2004)

as Valliyankattu Thirumeni
Malsaram

Malsaram (2003)

Kilichundan Mampazham

Kilichundan Mampazham (2003)

as Chekutty Muthalali
Kalyanaraman

Kalyanaraman (2002)

as Meppattu Thirumeni
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Valkannadi (2002)

as Raghavan
Bala

Bala (2002)

as Paranthaman
Randam Bhavam

Randam Bhavam (2001)

as Govindji
Priyam

Priyam (2000)

as Church Priest
Ingane Oru Nilapakshi

Ingane Oru Nilapakshi (2000)

Mazha

Mazha (2000)

as Dr.
Narasimham

Narasimham (2000)

as Maranchery Karunakara Menon
Ee Mazha Then Mazha

Ee Mazha Then Mazha (2000)

English Medium

English Medium (1999)

as AEO
Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal

Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal (1999)

as Kochuthomman
Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu

Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (1999)

as Ettuveettil Natesan Muthalali
Prem Poojari

Prem Poojari (1999)

Pallavur Devanarayanan

Pallavur Devanarayanan (1999)

as Pallavur Sreekanta Pothuval
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Thachiledathu Chundan (1999)

as Vikraman Nair
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Kallazhagar (1999)

Samarasimha Reddy

Samarasimha Reddy (1999)

as Narasimha Reddy
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Saaphalyam (1999)

Meenathil Thalikettu

Meenathil Thalikettu (1998)

as Govindan Nambeesan
Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala

Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998)

as Karunan
Punjabi House

Punjabi House (1998)

as Kaimal
Mayilpeelikkavu

Mayilpeelikkavu (1998)

as Vallyathan
Sidhartha

Sidhartha (1998)

as Raghavan
Elavamkodu Desam

Elavamkodu Desam (1998)

as Mooss
The Truth

The Truth (1998)

as Shivapuram Patteri
Nakshatratharattu

Nakshatratharattu (1998)

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Itha Oru Snehagatha (1997)

Oral Mathram

Oral Mathram (1997)

as Shekhara Menon
Nagarapuranam

Nagarapuranam (1997)

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Gangothri (1997)

as Adv.Ramaiyyer
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Boopathi (1997)

as Bava / Chindan (Aged)
Oru Yaatra Mozhi

Oru Yaatra Mozhi (1997)

as Adhruman
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Aravindhan (1997)

as Gopalakrishnan Naidu
Ullasappoonkattu

Ullasappoonkattu (1997)

as John Fernandez
Five Star Hospital

Five Star Hospital (1997)

Kulam

Kulam (1997)

as Kudaman Pillai
Rishyasringan

Rishyasringan (1997)

Ishtadanam

Ishtadanam (1997)

Aniyathipraavu

Aniyathipraavu (1997)

as Raghupal
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Mangamma (1997)

as Karuppan Mooppar
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Nee Varuvolam (1997)

as Madhavan Nair
Vaachalam

Vaachalam (1997)

Metukudi

Metukudi (1996)

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Kaathil Oru Kinnaram (1996)

as Dr. Unnithan
Naalamkettile Nalla Thambimar

Naalamkettile Nalla Thambimar (1996)

as Rasheed Khan
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Rajaputhran (1996)

as Balaraman
Minnaminuginum Minnukettu

Minnaminuginum Minnukettu (1995)

as Menon
Ayudha Poojai

Ayudha Poojai (1995)

No: 1 Snehatheeram Banglore North

No: 1 Snehatheeram Banglore North (1995)

as Vijayabhaskars's father
Chantha

Chantha (1995)

as Minister Kesavan Nair
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Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum (1995)

Thacholi Varghese Chekavar

Thacholi Varghese Chekavar (1995)

as Avarachan
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Karma (1995)

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Achan Kombath Amma Varambath (1995)

as Mahendran Thampi
Spadikam

Spadikam (1995)

as Chacko Master
Peter Scott

Peter Scott (1995)

as John Dominic/ Iqbal Quraishi
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Santhanagopalam (1994)

as Krishna Kurup
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Chukkan (1994)

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Sagaram Sakshi (1994)

Ilayum Mullum

Ilayum Mullum (1994)

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Varaphalam (1994)

as Achan
Parinayam

Parinayam (1994)

Minnaram

Minnaram (1994)

as Mathews
Pakshe

Pakshe (1994)

as Vikraman Contractor
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Gamanam (1994)

Kudumba Visesham

Kudumba Visesham (1994)

as Madhavan Nair
Kinnaripuzhayoram

Kinnaripuzhayoram (1994)

as Thirusherry Madhavan Vaidyar
Pavithram

Pavithram (1994)

as Easwara Pillai
Pingami

Pingami (1994)

as Illipanath Narayanan Kumaran (Kumarettan)
Vendor Daniel State Licency

Vendor Daniel State Licency (1994)

as Vendor Daniel
Manichitrathazhu

Manichitrathazhu (1993)

as Brahmadattan Nampoothirippaadu
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Sarovaram (1993)

Aagneyam

Aagneyam (1993)

O' Faby

O' Faby (1993)

as Commissioner Nair
Udan Pirappu

Udan Pirappu (1993)

as Marthandan
Kalippattam

Kalippattam (1993)

as Menon
Maya Mayooram

Maya Mayooram (1993)

as Thanoor Shankunni Menon
Chenkol

Chenkol (1993)

as Achuthan Nair
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Ghazal (1993)

Ammayane Sathyam

Ammayane Sathyam (1993)

as R. Varghese Mathew
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Ente Sreekuttikku (1993)

as Balakrishnan Nair
Bandhukkal Sathrukkal

Bandhukkal Sathrukkal (1993)

as Damodaran
Samagamam

Samagamam (1993)

as Pallivathukkal Kariyachan
Sopanam

Sopanam (1993)

Varam

Varam (1993)

Ayalathe Adheham

Ayalathe Adheham (1992)

as Sivan Pillai
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My Dear Muthachan (1992)

as Parameswaran
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Chevalier Michael (1992)

Mahanagaram

Mahanagaram (1992)

as Kelu Writer
Sadayam

Sadayam (1992)

as Dr. K. V. G Nambiar
Daivathinte Vikrithikal

Daivathinte Vikrithikal (1992)

as Kumaran Vaidyar
Ezhara Ponnana

Ezhara Ponnana (1992)

as Madhava Menon
Mukhamudra

Mukhamudra (1992)

as Achuthan Pilla / Ananthan Pilla
Sargam

Sargam (1992)

as Thekkemadom Nampoothiri
Kauravar

Kauravar (1992)

as Aliyar (Baba)
Grihaprevesam

Grihaprevesam (1992)

Venal Kinavukal

Venal Kinavukal (1991)

as Gopalakrishnan Nair
Godfather

Godfather (1991)

as Balaraman
Mookkilla Rajyathu

Mookkilla Rajyathu (1991)

as Keshavan
Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty

Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty (1991)

as Itichen
Kilukkam

Kilukkam (1991)

as Justice Pillai
Dhanam

Dhanam (1991)

as Thankams father
Sandhesam

Sandhesam (1991)

as Raghavan Nair
Kadavu

Kadavu (1991)

Perumthachan

Perumthachan (1991)

as Raman / Perumthachan
Malayogam

Malayogam (1990)

as Varkey
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Raadha Madhavam (1990)

as N S Anandapadmanabhan
Champion Thomas

Champion Thomas (1990)

as PC Nair
Chathriyan

Chathriyan (1990)

as Arumai Nayagam (Annachi)
Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum

Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum (1990)

as Karunan
Kuttettan

Kuttettan (1990)

as Chaco
Oliyambukal

Oliyambukal (1990)

as John Mathew
Ee Kanni Koodi

Ee Kanni Koodi (1990)

as Simon
Kattukuthira

Kattukuthira (1990)

as Kochuvava
Mathilukal

Mathilukal (1990)

as Jail warder
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Rajavazhcha (1990)

as Madhava Panikkar
Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan

Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan (1990)

Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam

Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam (1990)

as M. R. C.
Mrigaya

Mrigaya (1989)

as Reverend Father Panangodan
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Vachanam (1989)

as Police Officer
Chanakyan

Chanakyan (1989)

as Madhava Menon
Ashokante Aswathikuttikku 1989

Ashokante Aswathikuttikku 1989 (1989)

Chakkikotha Chankaran

Chakkikotha Chankaran (1989)

as Raghavan Thampi
Kireedam

Kireedam (1989)

as Achuthan Nair
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Varnam (1989)

as Major M. K. Nair
Adharvam

Adharvam (1989)

as Mekkadan
New Year

New Year (1989)

as Adv Mathew Philip
Naaduvazhikal

Naaduvazhikal (1989)

as Shankaran
Season

Season (1989)

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Ammavanu Pattiya Amali (1989)

Njangalude Kochu Doctor

Njangalude Kochu Doctor (1989)

as Devan's father
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Pooram (1989)

Jaathakam

Jaathakam (1989)

as Appukuttan Nair
Dhwani

Dhwani (1988)

as Vettukuzhy
Moonnam Pakkam

Moonnam Pakkam (1988)

as Thampi
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Mukthi (1988)

as Kunjunni Nair
Pattanapravesham

Pattanapravesham (1988)

as Ananthan Nambiar
Sangham

Sangham (1988)

as Rappayi
Kudumbapuranam

Kudumbapuranam (1988)

as Sankaran Nair
Orkkapurathu

Orkkapurathu (1988)

as J J
Witness

Witness (1988)

as Vikraman Nair
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Oozham (1988)

Kandathum Kettathum

Kandathum Kettathum (1988)

Achuvettante Veedu

Achuvettante Veedu (1987)

as Damodaran Nair
Thaniyavarthanam

Thaniyavarthanam (1987)

Amrutham Gamaya

Amrutham Gamaya (1987)

as Kurup
Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam

Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam (1987)

as Priest
Kalam Mari Katha Mari

Kalam Mari Katha Mari (1987)

And There Was a Village...

And There Was a Village... (1987)

as Raman (Manager)
Vrutham

Vrutham (1987)

Chilambu

Chilambu (1987)

Nadodikkattu

Nadodikkattu (1987)

as Ananthan Nambiar
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Idanazhiyil Oru Kaloocha (1987)

Adimakal Udamakal

Adimakal Udamakal (1987)

as Gopalan
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Rithubhedam (1987)

Manja Mantharangal

Manja Mantharangal (1987)

as Mathew Paul
Jaithra Yaathra

Jaithra Yaathra (1987)

Kathakku Pinnil

Kathakku Pinnil (1987)

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Ennu Nathante Nimmi (1986)

as Chidambaram
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Rareeram (1986)

as Dr. Tharakan
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Geetham (1986)

as Kesava Kurup
Ee Kaikalil

Ee Kaikalil (1986)

as Ummachan
Adiverukal

Adiverukal (1986)

Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal

Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal (1986)

as Chandrasekhara Menon/Neetha's father and Benny's grandfather
Nakhakshathangal

Nakhakshathangal (1986)

as Uncle
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Ice Cream (1986)

as Omanakuttan
Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal

Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal (1986)

as Paul Pailokkaaran
Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam

Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam (1986)

as Damodaran
Kunjattakilikal

Kunjattakilikal (1986)

as Ayyappan Nair
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan

Pappan Priyappetta Pappan (1986)

as Yamarajan
Panchagni

Panchagni (1986)

as Raman
Mizhineerppoovukal

Mizhineerppoovukal (1986)

as Kumara Varma
Abhayam Thedi

Abhayam Thedi (1986)

as Appooppan
Gandhinagar 2nd Street

Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986)

as Sridharan Menon
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Aalorungi Arangorungi (1986)

as Prabhakara Menon
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Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu (1986)

Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil

Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil (1986)

as Vishwambaran
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Ennennum Kannettante (1986)

as Parameswara Kuruppu
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Ithile Iniyum Varu (1986)

as Kaimal
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Oru Kudakeezhil (1985)

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Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki (1985)

Upaharam

Upaharam (1985)

as Divakaran
Kanathaya Penkutty

Kanathaya Penkutty (1985)

as Matthai
Puli Varunne Puli

Puli Varunne Puli (1985)

as 'Kuttithanam' Kurup
Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar

Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar (1985)

as Krishna Pillai
Yathra

Yathra (1985)

as Jailor
Irakal

Irakal (1985)

as Mathews
Iniyum Kadha Thudarum

Iniyum Kadha Thudarum (1985)

as Alexander
Ente Kanakkuyil

Ente Kanakkuyil (1985)

as Kuttan Nair
Akkacheyude Kunjuvava

Akkacheyude Kunjuvava (1985)

Ayanam

Ayanam (1985)

as Priest
Koodum Thedi

Koodum Thedi (1985)

as Priest
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram

Aram + Aram = Kinnaram (1985)

as M.N.Nambiar
Vasantha Sena

Vasantha Sena (1985)

as Unnithan
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Onningu Vannengil (1985)

as Pankajakshan Menon
Katha Ithuvare

Katha Ithuvare (1985)

Anubandham

Anubandham (1985)

as Menon
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Oduvil Kittiya Vartha (1985)

Thammil Thammil

Thammil Thammil (1985)

as Menon
Eeran Sandhya

Eeran Sandhya (1985)

Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram

Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram (1985)

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Akalathe Ambili (1985)

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Onnanu Nammal (1984)

as Sethu's father
Enganeyundashaane

Enganeyundashaane (1984)

as Viswanathan Nair
Uyarangalil

Uyarangalil (1984)

as Kurup
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu

Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu (1984)

as Alexander
Panchavadi Palam

Panchavadi Palam (1984)

as Ishak Tharakan
Aduthaduthu

Aduthaduthu (1984)

as Thankappan Pillai
Koottinilamkili

Koottinilamkili (1984)

as Devasya
Thirakil Alppam Samayam

Thirakil Alppam Samayam (1984)

as Sankaran Nair
Mangalam Nerunnu

Mangalam Nerunnu (1984)

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Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha (1984)

as Mammukka
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Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol (1984)

Adaminte Vaariyellu

Adaminte Vaariyellu (1984)

as Purushothaman Nair
Prasnam Gurutharam

Prasnam Gurutharam (1983)

Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla

Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla (1983)

as Home Minister
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback

Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback (1983)

as V S Korattoor
Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku

Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku (1983)

as Fr. Joseph Sebastian
Sesham Kazhchayil

Sesham Kazhchayil (1983)

as Lathika's Father
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Oru Swakaryam (1983)

Yavanika

Yavanika (1982)

as Vakkachan
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Kolangal (1981)

as Varkey
Ulkadal

Ulkadal (1979)

as Rahulan's Father
Gandharavakshetram

Gandharavakshetram (1972)

as Guest at Satheeshan's house