Anil Murali (12 April 1964 – 30 July 2020) was an Indian actor in

Malayalam cinema Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam' ...

. He acted in more than 200 films. He started out in the film industry as a villain before later taking on character roles. He died on 30 July 2020, as a result of liver-related ailments.

Personal life and death

He was born to Muraleedharan Nair and Sreekumari Amma at

Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram (; ), also known by its former name Trivandrum (), is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the most populous city in Kerala with a population of 957,730 as of 2011. The encompassing urban agglomeration populati ...

. He has 3 elder brothers and a younger sister. Anil was married to Suma. They have a son, Aditya and a daughter, Arundati. He died on 30 July 2020 at Aster Medcity, Kochi due to

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He was aged 52 at the time of his death. He was cremated at Santhikavadam crematorium in

. He is survived by his wife, whom he married in 1994, and their two children.

Filmography

Malayalam

* ''Kanyakumariyil Oru Kavitha'' (1993) * ''

Daivathinte Vikrithikal ''Daivathinte Vikrithikal'' () is a 1992 Malayalam-language film co-written and directed by Lenin Rajendran based on M. Mukundan's novel of the same name. The film tells the story of Alphonso, a man who chooses to suffer a slow, torturous lif ...

'' (1994) *''

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'' (1995) as Khalid * ''Rajakeeyam'' (1995) as Govind * ''Boxer'' (1995) as Dinesh * ''Vamsam'' (1997) * ''

Nakshatratharattu ''Nakshatratharattu'' () is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language romance film directed by M. Shankar, and starring Kunchacko Boban and Shalini in the lead roles. The film was a success at the box office. Plot Sunil (Kunchacko Boban) meets Hema (Shal ...

'' (1998) as Jayan's friend * '' Stalin Sivadas'' (1999) as Xavier * ''Pakal Pooram'' (2002) * ''Vaalkkannaadi'' (2002) * ''Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu'' (2003) * ''

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'' (2003) * ''Ammakkilikoodu'' (2003) * ''

Nerariyan CBI ''Nerariyan CBI'' () is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language mystery film directed and produced by K. Madhu and written by S. N. Swamy. The fourth installment in the franchise of CBI investigative thrillers, Mammootty reprised the role of Sethur ...

'' (2005) * ''

Chanthupottu ''Chanthupottu'' is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by Lal Jose, written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and produced by Lal. The film was based on a play of the same name, which in turn, was based on the life of ...

'' (2005) * ''

Chinthamani Kolacase ''Chinthamani Kolacase'' () is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language action legal thriller film directed by Shaji Kailas with Suresh Gopi in the lead role and Bhavana playing the central character, this film narrates the story of a Lal Krishna Vira ...

'' (2006) * ''

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'' (2006) * ''

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'' (2006) * ''

Chacko Randaaman ''Chacko Randaaman'' () is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by Sunil Karyattukara, written by Biju Devassi, and produced by Saji Nanthyattu. It stars Kalabhavan Mani in a triple role along with Mohini and Jyotirmayi. in lea ...

'' (2006) * ''Lion'' (2006) * ''Shyaamam'' (2006) * '' Prajapathi'' (2006) * ''The Don'' (2006) * ''Jayam''(2006) * ''

Balram vs Tharadas ''Balram vs. Tharadas'' is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by I.V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran and S. N. Swamy, and starring Mammootty, Katrina Kaif, Mukesh and Siddique. It was a crossover sequel of the malayalam m ...

'' (2006) * ''

Mahasamudram ''Mahasamudram'' () is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by S. Janardanan and produced by G. Suresh Kumar through Revathy Kalamandhir. It stars Mohanlal, Laila Mehdin, Innocent, Jagathy Sreekumar, and Rahman. Th ...

'' (2006) * '' Baba Kalyani'' (2006) * ''

Avan Chandiyude Makan ''Avan Chandiyude Makan'' is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language film produced by Nirmal Roy G M, written by Babu Janardhanan and directed by Thulasidas. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran and Vijayaraghavan with a musical score by Sanjeev Lal. Th ...

'' (2007) as S.I Hari * ''

Kichamani MBA ''Kichamani MBA'' is a 2007 Indian Malayalam language action film directed by Samad Mankada. Starring Suresh Gopi, Jayasurya and Navya Nair in lead roles, produced by Hill Top Productions. It also has Biju Menon, Priyanka and Salim Kumar in su ...

'' (2007) * ''

Panthaya Kozhi ''Panthaya Kozhi'' is a Malayalam movie produced by Lal under the banner of Lal Creations. It is directed by M. A. Venu, who last did the critically acclaimed '' Chakoram'' in 1994. Narain pairs up with Pooja for the first time. Through in th ...

'' (2007) as Anirudan * ''

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'' (2007) * ''Indrajith'' (2007) * ''Anchil Oral Arjunan'' (2007) * '' Nasrani'' (2007) * '' Rock & Roll'' (2007) * '' Annan Thambi'' (2007) * ''

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'' (2008) * ''

The Thriller ''The Thriller'' is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by B. Unnikrishnan. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Siddique, Lalu Alex, Catherine Tresa and Sampath Raj in pivotal roles. It was released on 17 Novem ...

'' (2008) * ''

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'' (2008) *''

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'' (2008) *''Mayabazar'' (2008) as Kallavandi Vikraman * '' Aayirathil Oruvan'' (2009) * ''

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'' (2009) * ''

Kerala Cafe ''Kerala Cafe'' is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language anthology film produced by Ranjith and directed by a team of ten directors including Lal Jose, Shaji Kailas, Anwar Rasheed, Shyamaprasad, B. Unnikrishnan, Revathy, Anjali Menon, M. Padmakumar ...

'' (2009) * ''

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'' (2009) * ''

Black Dalia ''Black Dalia'' is a 2009 Indian Malayalam film directed by Baburaj in his directorial debut. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Vani Viswanath and Baburaj with Cherrie Minhas, Tami Dushyantha, Suja Naidu, Teena Ponnamma, Ruksha, Jisna Ali, Althara, ...

'' (2009) * ''

Puthiya Mukham ''Puthiya Mukham'' () is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Diphan and written by M. Sindhuraj. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Bala, Priyamani and Meera Nandan. It was shot at locations in Kochi, Thrissur, ...

'' (2009) * '' Pokkiri Raja'' (2010) * '' 24 Hrs'' (2010) * ''Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Poleesum'' (2010) * '' Oridathoru Postman'' (2010) * ''Kanmazha Peyyum Munpe'' (2010) * ''

Thanthonni ''Thanthonni'' () is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by George Varghese, a former assistant to Joshy. ''Thanthonni'' stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sheela Kaur, Ambika, Sai Kumar and Suraj Venjaramood. It was relea ...

'' (2010) * ''Chaverpada'' (2010) * ''

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'' (2010) * ''Njaan Sanchaari'' (2010) * ''

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'' (2010) * '' Kayam'' (2010) * '' City of God'' (2011) * ''

Manikiakkallu ''Manikyakkallu'' is a 2011 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by M. Mohanan and starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Samvrutha Sunil in the lead roles. The film is about a young teacher who arrives at a village school, who tries to mak ...

'' (2011) * ''

Vellaripravinte Changathi ''Vellaripravinte Changathi'' (''The Dove's Friend'') is a 2011 Malayalam film directed by Akku Akbar, starring Dileep and Kavya Madhavan in the lead roles. The film is loosely based on the famous Sulekha murder case. Plot Vellaripravinte Changa ...

'' (2011) * ''

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'' (2011) * ''Black Truth'' (2011) * ''

Bombay March 12 ''Bombay March 12'' is a 2011 Malayalam–language Indian drama film based on the 1993 Bombay bomb blasts. The film marks the directorial debut of noted screenwriter Babu Janardhanan. Mammootty, Roma and Unni Mukundan play the lead roles. The n ...

'' (2011) * '' Collector'' (2011) * '' Asuravithu'' (2012) * '' Masters'' (2012) * ''Red Alert'' (2012) * ''

Thiruvambadi Thamban ''Thiruvambadi Thamban'' is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film starring Jayaram and Haripriya in lead roles, directed by M. Padmakumar and written by S. Suresh Babu. It also marks the debut of Kannada actor Kishore in Malay ...

'' (2012) * ''

Achante Aanmakkal ''Achante Aanmakkal'' () is a 2012 Malayalam-language film directed by Chandrasekharan, starring Sarath Kumar, Meghna Raj and Nedumudi Venu. The film was a box office failure. The film was later dubbed in Tamil as ''Narasimhan IPS''. Plot Madhav ...

'' (2012) * ''

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'' (2012) * '' Vaadhyar'' (2012) * ''

Mullamottum Munthiricharum ''Mullamottum Munthiricharum'' is a 2012 Malayalam film directed by Aneesh Anwar, starring Indrajith, Meghana Raj and Ananya in lead roles. Mohan Sithara is the music director of the film. Plot Churatta Jose, a local goon and an expert snak ...

'' (2012) * ''

Manthrikan ''Manthrikan'' () is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language comedy horror film directed by Anil, produced by Anand Kumar, and written by Rajan Kiriyath. The film stars Jayaram, Poonam Bajwa, and Muktha George in the lead roles. The music was compos ...

'' (2012) * '' No. 66 Madhura Bus'' (2012) * ''

Thappana ''Thappana'' is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film based on the work of Bengali novelist Ashapurna Debi and directed by Johny Antony. The film stars Mammootty in lead role. The film was released on 19 August 2012. It tells ...

'' (2012) * '' Ayalum Njanum Thammil'' (2012) * '' Run Baby Run'' (2012) * ''

Hide N' Seek ''Hide N' Seek'' is a 2012 Malayalam-language drama film directed by Anil. The film stars Mukesh, Divyadarshan, Sonia Mann and Shankar in pivotal roles. Kalidasa Kalakendram, a renowned drama company founded by O. Madhavan, ventured into film ...

'' (2012) * ''

Chettayees ''Chettayees: Lovable Rascals'' is a 2012 Malayalam comedy film written by Sachy and directed by Shajoon Kariyal. The film is produced under the banner of Thakkaali Films, a production house launched by a group of friends – actors Biju Menon ...

'' (2012) * ''

Karmayodha ''Karmayodha'' () is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film co-produced, written and directed by Major Ravi. It features Mohanlal, Asha Sarath, Murali Sharma, Sai Kumar, Mukesh, Bineesh Kodiyeri, Rajeev Pillai and Aishwarya Devan ...

'' (2012) * ''Cowboy'' (2013) * ''Blackberry'' (2013) * ''

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'' (2013) * ''Black Ticket''(2013) as C.I.Mahesh * ''

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'' (2013) * '' Oru Yathrayil'' (2013) * ''

Vishudhan ''Vishudhan'' is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language crime drama film Written and Directed by Vysakh and starring Kunchacko Boban and Miya. The film tells the story of a Catholic Christian priest and a nun. It was released on 22 November 2013. The ...

'' (2013) as Rafeeq *''Ithu Paathiramanal'' (2013) *''

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'' (2013) * ''@Andheri'' (2014) * ''2nd Innings'' (2014) *''Dolphin Bar'' (2014) *''Polytechnic'' (2014) *'' Avatharam'' (2014) *'' 100 Degree Celsius'' (2014) *''

Iyobinte Pusthakam ''Iyobinte Pusthakam'' () is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language period thriller film directed by Amal Neerad. It stars an ensemble cast including Fahadh Faasil, Lal, Jayasurya, Isha Sharvani, Jinu Joseph, Chemban Vinod Jose, Vinayakan, Padmap ...

'' (2014) *''

KL 10 Patthu ''KL 10 Patthu'' is a 2015 Malayalam romantic comedy film written and directed by debutant Muhsin Parari. Unni Mukundan and Chandini Sreedharan portrays the lead characters in the film, along with Saiju Kurup, Aju Varghese, Neeraj Madhav, Mamu ...

'' (2015) *'' Ramaleela'' (2017) *''

Aakashamittayee ''Akashamittayee'' is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film co-directed by Samuthirakani and M. Padmakumar. Written by k. Gireesh Kumar. Scripted by Samuthirakani, it is a remake of his 2016 Tamil film ''Appa'' directed by Samuthi ...

'' (2017) *''Shadow'' (2018) * ''

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'' (2018) * ''

Uyare ''Uyare'' () is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film directed by Manu Ashokan (in his directorial debut), written by Bobby & Sanjay and produced by the sister-trio Shenuga, Shegna, and Sherga. The film stars Parvathy Thiruvothu, As ...

'' (2019) * ''

Brother's Day ''Brother's Day'' is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Kalabhavan Shajohn in his directorial debut. Produced by Listin Stephen, the film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Prasanna, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Mad ...

'' (2019) * '' Moonam Pralayam'' (2019) * ''

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'' (2020) * ''Alice in Panchalinadu'' (2021) *''Kunjeldho'' (2021) * ''Professor Dinkan'' (2022)

Tamil

* '' 6'' (2013) * ''

Nimirndhu Nil ''Nimirndhu Nil'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani featuring Jayam Ravi and Amala Paul. It was produced by KS Sreenivasan's Vaasan Visual Ventures. The film's soundtrack and background s ...

'' (2014) * ''

Thani Oruvan ''Thani Oruvan'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Mohan Raja and written by Raja and Suresh and Balakrishnan. Produced by Kalpathi S. Aghoram, S. Ganesh and S. Suresh under the studio AGS Entertainment, it ...

'' (2015) * ''

Kanithan ''Kanithan'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by T. N. Santhosh and produced by S. Thanu. The film stars Atharvaa and Catherine Tresa. Sivamani composed the film's music. Having begun production in 201 ...

'' (2016) * ''

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'' (2016) * ''

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'' (2016) * ''

Enga Amma Rani ''Enga Amma Rani'' () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language horror film directed by S. Bani. The film stars Dhansika, Yoganathan Maniam (Malaysia), Varnika, and Varsha, while Shankar Srihari, Anil Murali, and Namo Narayana play supporting roles. Th ...

'' (2017) * '' Thondan'' (2017) * ''

Nagesh Thiraiyarangam ''Nagesh Thiraiyarangam'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language horror film produced by Rajendra M. Rajan and Punitha Rajan for Transindia Media & Entertainment Private Limited and directed by Mohamad Issack. The film stars Aari Arujunan, Ashna Z ...

'' (2018) * ''

Mr. Local ''Mr. Local'' is a 2019 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by M. Rajesh. The film stars Sivakarthikeyan and Nayanthara in their second collaboration after Velaikkaran (2017 film), ''Velaikkaran''. T ...

'' (2019) * ''

Jiivi ''Jiivi'' () is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by V. J. Gopinath and written by Babu Tamizh. Jointly produced by M. Vellapandian, Sudalaikan Vellapandian and Subramanian Vellapandian. The film stars Vetri in the lead role, ...

'' (2019) * ''

Naadodigal 2 ''Naadodigal 2'' () is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani and produced by S Nandagopal under the banner of Madras Enterprises. It stars Sasikumar and Anjali. The film released on 31 January 2020. Th ...

'' (2020) * ''

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'' (2020) * '' Visithiran'' (2022)

Telugu

* ''Ragile Kasi'' (2011) * ''

Janda Pai Kapiraju ''Janda Pai Kapiraju'' () is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language political action drama film. Janda Pai Kapiraju was written and directed by Samuthirakani, and features Nani and Amala Paul in lead roles. The film's soundtrack and score were composed ...

'' (2015)

Television

*2012 - '' Akashadoothu'' ( Surya TV) *2011 - ''Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa'' (Surya TV) *2011 - ''Kadamatathachan'' (Surya TV) *2010 - ''Chakravakam'' (Surya TV) *2010 - ''Sindhooracheppu'' (

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) *2008 - ''Mounanombaram'' (

Kairali TV Kairali TV is an Indian Malayalam-language general entertainment television channel owned by Kairali TV Network (Malayalam Communications Limited). It is headquartered at Thiruvananthapuram. It was launched on 17 August 2000. The channel is bac ...

) *2005 - ''

Kadamattathu Kathanar (TV series) ''Kadamattathu Kathanar'' ( ml, കടമറ്റത്ത്‌ കത്തനാർ) is an Indian Malayalam-language supernatural drama television series which was originally aired on Asianet from 2004 to 2005. Asianet retelecast the seri ...

'' (

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) *2000 - ''Jwalayayi'' (Doordarshan) *1991 - ''Krishnapaksham'' (DD 4) *1997 - ''Vamsham'' (DD 1)

Web Series

* 2019 - '' Queen Web Series'' as M. Natarajan

References

Anil Murali
One India Entertainment.
Anil Murali
Malayalam Movie and Music Database.
Meet The Star
Kerala.com

Manorama Online

External links

*
Anil Murali at MSI
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