Balakrishnan Nair, more popularly known as Balan K. Nair (4 April 1933 26 August 2000) was an Indian actor known for his roles 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' ...
. Although he appeared as a villain in most films, he was also noted for his performances in strong character roles. He emerged as one of the top villain of Malayalam cinema in the second half of the 1970s and played some of the best villain characters in Malayalam films during that period. He won the
National Film Award for Best Actor
The National Film Award for Best Actor, officially known as the Rajat Kamal Award for the Best Actor (), is an honour presented annually at the National Film Awards of India instituted since 1967 to actors who have delivered the best performanc ...
in 1981 for his performance as Govindan in the film ''
Oppol
''Oppol'' ( en, italic=yes, Elder Sister) is a 1981 Malayalam-language drama film, produced by Rosamma George under the banner of JMJ Arts, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The film stars Balan K. Nair, Menaka ...
''.
Personal life
Balakrishnan (Balan K.) Nair was the eldest of four children of Idakkulam Kizhakke Veettil Kuttiraman Nair, a store owner, and Devaki Amma, a housewife in 1933 in the village of
Chemancheri near
Quilandy
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. His parents died when he was young and hence he had to take care of his siblings and discontinue his studies at eighth grade. Prior to his entry in films, he worked as a mechanic in
Kozhikode
Kozhikode (), also known in English as Calicut, is a city along the Malabar Coast in the state of Kerala in India. It has a corporation limit population of 609,224 and a metropolitan population of more than 2 million, making it the second la ...
and owned a metal workshop. He started his acting career at the age of 14. At that time he was associated with Sangamam Theatre in Kozhikode, ''Muppathunkavu'' troupe, ''Kozhikodan'' drama troupes and his own drama troupe ''Subash Theaters''. After his marriage to Sharadha, he moved to
Shoranur
Shornur is a town and a municipality located in the Palakkad district, in the Indian state of Kerala, located on the banks of the Bharathapuzha River. The town covers an area of 32.28 km2.
Geography
Shornur is located at . It has an ave ...
in
Palakkad
Palakkad (), formerly known as Palghat, historically known as Palakkattussery is a city and municipality in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the administrative headquarters of the Palakkad District. Palakkad is most densely populated municipal ...
. His son
Meghanathan
Meghanathan is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam and Tamil films. The son of actor Balan K. Nair, he debuted in 1983 in the Malayalam film ''Asthram''. He has acted in more than 50 Malayalam films.
Background
Meghanathan was born as the ...
is also an actor.
Balan K. Nair died of
Multiple myeloma
Multiple myeloma (MM), also known as plasma cell myeloma and simply myeloma, is a cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that normally produces antibodies. Often, no symptoms are noticed initially. As it progresses, bone pain, an ...
at Sree Chitra Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital,
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 ...
on 26 August 2000, aged 67.
Film career
Balan K. Nair made his debut in the film ''Nizhalattam'', directed by
A. Vincent in 1970. Prior to acting in Malayalam movies, he worked as a stunt double for Bollywood star
Dev Anand
Dharamdev Pishorimal Anand (26 September 1923 – 3 December 2011), better known as Dev Anand, was an Indian actor, writer, director and producer known for his work in Hindi cinema, through a career that spanned over six decades. He was ...
. He acted in more than 300 films in Malayalam, mostly as a villain. He won the
Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor
The Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor was an award presented annually from 1969 to 2014 at the Kerala State Film Awards of India. The Kerala State Film Awards is managed by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, an autonomous non-pro ...
in 1974 and 1978 for his roles in ''Adhiti'' and ''Thacholi Ambu''. He won the
National Film Award for Best Actor
The National Film Award for Best Actor, officially known as the Rajat Kamal Award for the Best Actor (), is an honour presented annually at the National Film Awards of India instituted since 1967 to actors who have delivered the best performanc ...
for his role as a reformed military officer in the 1981 film ''
Oppol
''Oppol'' ( en, italic=yes, Elder Sister) is a 1981 Malayalam-language drama film, produced by Rosamma George under the banner of JMJ Arts, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The film stars Balan K. Nair, Menaka ...
''.
Some of his other well-known movies are ''Ee Naadu'', ''Aaryan'', and ''
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
''Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language epic historical drama film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Balan K. Nair, Captain Raju and Madhavi. The film won ...
''. His last movie was ''Kadavu'', in which he played the role of an oarsman directed by the novelist
M. T. Vasudevan Nair
Madath Thekkepaattu Vasudevan Nair (born 1933 July 15 ), popularly known as MT, is an Indian author, screenplay writer and film director. He is a prolific and versatile writer in modern Malayalam literature, and is one of the masters of post-I ...
based on a story by another famous literary figure
S. K. Pottekkatt
Sankarankutty Kunjiraman Pottekkatt (14 March 1913 – 6 August 1982) was an Indian writer of Malayalam literature and a politician from Kerala, India. He was also a great traveller among the Keralites, who wrote many travelogues for the peopl ...
.
Awards
National Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorat ...
:
*
Best Actor – 1981 – ''Oppol''
Kerala State Film Awards
The Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards started in 1969 by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala and since 1998 the awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Cha ...
:
*
Second Best Actor – 1974 – ''Adhithi''
*
Second Best Actor – 1978 – ''Thacholi Ambu''
Filmography
Tamil
*''
Garjanai'' (1981)
*''
Sattam
''Sattam'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by K. Vijayan and produced by Anandavalli Balaji, starring Kamal Haasan, Sarath Babu and Madhavi. It is a remake of the Hindi film '' Dostana'' (1980). The film was dubbed in Ma ...
'' (1983)
*''
Neengal Kettavai
''Neengal Kettavai'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by Balu Mahendra. It stars Thiagarajan, Bhanu Chander, Archana and Silk Smitha in major roles, while Jaishankar had an extended cameo as the antagonist. ...
'' (1984)
*''
Mangamma Sabatham'' (1985)
Malayalam
# ''
Kadavu'' (1992) as Beeran
# ''
Simhadhwani
''Simhadhwani'' is a 1992 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. G. Rajasekharan. The film stars Thilakan, Urvashi, Suresh Gopi and Mala Aravindan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Kannur Rajan.
Cast
* Devi Bala As Molly Thomas
...
'' (1992)
# ''
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*Oral Roberts University, a university in south Tulsa, Oklahoma
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'' (1991) as Raghavan
# ''
Keli'' (1991) as Ramankutty Nair
# ''
Amaram
''Amaram'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam drama film directed by Bharathan and written by A. K. Lohithadas. It stars Mammootty, Maathu, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Ashokan, Murali, Chitra, and Kuthiravattam Pappu in the main roles. The film's score ...
'' (1991) as Pillaichan
# ''
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
''Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language black comedy film directed by Viji Thampi and written by Ranjith, starring Jayaram and Sreenivasan. The movie is partially based on the 1986 movie Ruthless People.
Plot
...
'' (1990) as Arumukham Chettiyar
# ''Appu'' (1990) as Abu
# ''
Purappadu'' (1990) as Ravunni Nair
# ''Gajakesariyogam'' (1990) as Narayanan Nambiar
# ''
Thazhvaram
''Thazhvaram'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language western film, western thriller film directed by Bharathan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. It stars Mohanlal, Salim Ghouse, Sumalatha, Anju (actress), Anju and Sankaradi. It tells the stor ...
'' (1990) as Kanaran
# ''
Nammude Naadu'' (1990) as Maliyekkal Chacko
# ''
Indrajalam'' (1990) as Ayyappan Nair
# ''
Midhya
''Midhya'' is a 1991 Malayalam-language film. Directed by I. V. Sasi, based on the script by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, this film stars Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Rupini, Sukumari and M. G. Soman.
Plot
Venugopal (Mammootty), a rich young businessman ...
'' (1990) as Narayanan
# ''
Brahmarakshassu'' (1990) as Rudran Pillai
# ''
Samrajyam
''Samrajyam'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language gangster film directed by Jomon. The film stars Mammootty as Alexander, a powerful underworld don. The film narrates the story of his rise and fall. The film features Madhu, Srividya, Asho ...
'' (1990)
# ''
Devadas'' (1989)
# ''
Vaynattathinu Nalladh Karpoora Thulasi'' (1989) as Potty Iyer/Wakrajilli Chettiyar/Delhi Duttan
# ''
Adhipan
''Adhipan'' (അധിപൻ ) is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by K. Madhu and written by Jagadeesh. The film stars Mohanlal, Parvathy and Monisha. The film features background score and songs composed by Shyam ...
'' (1989) as Sukumaran Mashu
# ''
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
''Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language epic historical drama film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Balan K. Nair, Captain Raju and Madhavi. The film won ...
'' (1989) as Kannappan Chekavar
# ''
Aryan
Aryan or Arya (, Indo-Iranian *''arya'') is a term originally used as an ethnocultural self-designation by Indo-Iranians in ancient times, in contrast to the nearby outsiders known as 'non-Aryan' (*''an-arya''). In Ancient India, the term ' ...
'' (1988) as Muhammad
# ''
Mukthi
''Mukthi'' is a 1988 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Raju Mathew. The film stars Mammootty, Shobhana, Urvashi and Thilakan in the lead roles.
Plot
Coming from a struggling background, former tutorial college tea ...
'' (1988) as P. K. Nambyar
# ''
Dhwani
''Dhwani (ധ്വനി)'' (meaning sound, melody or music) is a 1988 Malayalam-language musical romance film directed by A. T. Abu. It was the last completed film of veteran actor and evergreen hero of Malayalam cinema Prem Nazir who died o ...
'' (1988) as Bahuleyan
# ''
Janmasathru
''Janmashathru'' is a 1988 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan and produced by Malithra Production. The film stars Anuradha, Balan K. Nair and Bheeman Raghu in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Cochin Alex.
Cas ...
'' (1988) as Avarachan
# ''
Ore Thooval Pakshikal
''Ore Thooval Pakshikal'' ( en, Birds of the Same Feather) is a 1988 Malayalam film written, directed and produced by Chintha Ravi. The film, in a docu-drama style, depicts the last days of the British Raj. It stars Balan K. Nair, Tom Alter, Ni ...
'' (1988)
# ''
Puravrutham
''Puravrutham'' is a 1988 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Lenin Rajendran and produced by M. K. Aniyan. The film stars Revathy, Om Puri, Innocent and KPAC Lalitha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Kavalam Narayana Panicker. ...
'' (1988) as Kanaran
# ''
Ambalakkara Panjayath'' (1988)
# ''
Kanakambaragal
''Kanakambarangal'' is a 1988 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. Sankaran Nair and produced by A. P. Lal. The film stars Thilakan, Murali, Babu Namboothiri and Balan K. Nair in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. Raghavan.
Cas ...
'' (1988)
# ''
Theruvu Narthaki
''Theruvu Narthaki'' is a 1988 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. Sankaran Nair and produced by S. Kumar. The film stars Balan K. Nair, Bheeman Raghu, Geetha and Anuradha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Vijayabhaskar.
Ca ...
'' (1988)
# ''
Abkari
''Abkari'' is a 1988 Malayalam movie starring Mammootty and Ratheesh in the title roles. It was written by T. Damodaran and was directed by I. V. Sasi.
Plot
Vasu and Chacko are working as drivers and low ranking workers for the ''Abkari'' contr ...
'' (1988) as Chathunny
# ''
Aranyakam
''Aranyakam'' (Malayalam:ആരണ്യകം, English:Forest) is a 1988 Malayalam film, directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and starring Saleema, Devan and Vineeth. The film was produced by B. Sasikumar. The music was comp ...
'' (1988) as Ravunni
# ''
Rahasyam Parama Rahasyam
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* Chidambara Rahasiyam (disambiguation), a Hindu myth and related media
* ''Rahasyam'' (1967 film), a 1967 Telugu film
* ''Rahasyam'' (1969 film), a 1969 Malayalam language film
See also
* Raaz (disambiguati ...
'' (1988)
# ''
1921
Events
January
* January 2
** The Association football club Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, from Belo Horizonte, is founded as the multi-sports club Palestra Italia by Italian expatriates in First Brazilian Republic, Brazil.
** The Spanish lin ...
'' (1988) as Beeran
# ''
Naradhan Keralathil
''Naradhan Keralathil'' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language satirical film, directed by Crossbelt Mani and produced by Jayasree Mani. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Mukesh, Nedumudi Venu and Hari in the lead roles. The film has musical score ...
'' (1987) as Ex M. P. Menon
# ''
Ente Sonia'' (1987) as Thilak
# ''
Neeyallengil Njan
''Neeyallengil Njan'' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Vijayakrishnan and produced by Hassan. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Sindhu, Captain Raju and Balan K. Nair in the lead roles.
Cast
*Jagathy Sreekumar as Ramanku ...
'' (1987) as Divakaran
# ''
Naalkavala
''Naalkavala'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film, directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran and produced by K. V. Abraham, alias Thomsun Babu for Thomsun Films. The film stars Mammootty, Shobhana, Seema, Urvashi, S ...
'' (1987)
# ''
Kalam Mari Katha Mari'' (1987) as Aliyarukunji
# ''
Sarvakalasala
''Sarvakalasala'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Venu Nagavally from a story by Cheriyan Kalpakavadi. The film stars Mohanlal, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sukumaran, Adoor Bhasi, and Seema. The music ...
'' (1987)
# ''
Ithrayum Kalam
''Ithrayum Kaalam'' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by N. G. John. The film stars Madhu, Mammootty, Ratheesh and Seema in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam.
Cast
* Madhu as Chackochen ...
'' (1987) as Kunjavummed Haji
# ''
Kilipattu'' (1987)
# ''
Ithente Needhi
''Ithente Neethi'' is a List of Malayalam films of 1987, 1987 Malayalam-language Indian feature film, directed by J. Sasikumar for Sreelakshmi Creations, starring Shankar (actor), Shankar in the lead role, supported by Balan K. Nair, Rajya Laksh ...
'' (1987)
# ''
Adimakal Udamakal
''Adimakal Udamakal'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language political film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by T. Damodaran, starring Mammootty, Mohanlal, Nalini and Seema. Ratheesh, Mukesh, Urvashi, Jagathi Sreekumar, Captain Raju, Liss ...
'' (1987) as Karunakaran Nambiar
# ''
Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar
''Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language political thriller film directed by Thampi Kannanthanam, written by Dennis Joseph, and produced by Joy Thomas under the company Jubilee Productions. It features Mohanlal, Sur ...
'' (1987) as Chief Minister
# ''
Kaiyethum Doorathu'' (1987) as Vidwan Maraar
# ''
Yagagni'' (1987) as Maran
# ''
T. P. Balagopalan M. A.'' (1986) as father
# ''
Kulambadikal'' (1986)
# ''
Ashtabandham'' (1986) as Pisharody master
# ''
Surabhee Yamangal
''Surabhi Yaamangal'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Ashok Kumar and produced by EVR Enterprises. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Ratheesh, Sukumaran and Balan K. Nair in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Kannur R ...
'' (1986) as Mathews
# ''
Bharya Oru Manthri
''Bharya Oru Manthri'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Raju Mahendra. The film stars Menaka, Sukumaran, Anuradha and Balan K. Nair in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Kannur Rajan.
Cast
*Menaka as Jayadevi
*Sukumara ...
'' (1986) as Balakrishnan
# ''
Vartha
''Vartha'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by P. V. Gangadharan. The film stars Mammootty, Mohanlal, Rahman, Seema, Venu Nagavally, K. P. A. C. Lalitha and Prathapachandran. The film has musica ...
'' (1986) as Forest Minister
# ''
Caberet Dancer
''Cabaret Dancer'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. Sankaran Nair and produced by S. Kumar. The film stars Anuradha, M. G. Soman, Santhosh and Sathaar in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam.
Cast
* Anuradha
*M ...
'' (1986)
# ''
Meenamasathile Sooryan
''Meenamasathile Sooryan'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam language film, directed by Lenin Rajendran and produced by C. G. Bhaskaran. It is based on the Kannada novel ''Chirasmarane'' (1955) by Niranjana. The film stars Venu Nagavally, Murali, ...
'' (1986) as Police officer
# ''
Pidikittappulli
''Pidikittapulli'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Prameela, Ratheesh, Babysree and Balan K. Nair. The film's score was composed by K. J. Joy.
The Malayalam softcore porn film features ...
'' (1986)
# ''
Karinagam
''Karinagam'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Ratheesh, Anuradha, Balan K. Nair and Bheeman Raghu in the lead roles. The film has a musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Cast
*Ratheesh
* Anuradha
*Bal ...
'' (1986)
# ''
Ithile Iniyum Varu
''Ithile Iniyum Varu'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. G. Viswambharan. The film stars Mammootty, Mukesh, Dipika Chikhlia and Thilakan in lead roles. The film had musical score by Shyam. It was remake of 1984 Hindi f ...
'' (1986) as M. S. Nair
# ''
Ottayan'' (1985) as Balu
# ''
Akkachide Kunjuvava
''Akkacheyude Kunjuvava'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sajan. The film stars Shobhana, Jose Prakash, Ratheesh and Lalu Alex in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Johnson.
Cast
*Ratheesh as Prasanthan
*Shobhana
*Um ...
'' (1985)
# ''
Uyarum Njan Nadake
''Uyarum Njan Nadake'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. Chandrakumar and written by P. M. Thaj from a story by K. C. Prabhakaran. It was based on the book '' Keralathile Africa'' by K. Panoor. The film stars Mohanlal, ...
'' (1985) as Nambyar
# ''
Nullinovikkathe'' (1985)
# ''
Chorakku Chora'' (1985) as Chellappan
# ''
Pathamudhayam
''Pathamudayam'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by J. Sasikumar and written by S. L. Puram Sadanandan. It is a remake of the 1976 Hindi film ''Kalicharan'', and the film stars Mohanlal, Urvashi, M. G. Soma ...
'' (1985) as Rahim
# ''
Revenge
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'' (1985)
# ''
Angadikkappurathu
''Angadikkappurathu'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Rosamma George. The film stars Mammootty, Mohanlal, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam.
Plot
...
'' (1985) as Khan Sayib
# ''
Chillukottaram
''Chillu Kottaram'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. G. Rajasekharan. The film stars Srividya, Sukumaran, Balan K. Nair and Jalaja in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. It was a commercial success. It al ...
'' (1985)
# ''
Arodum Parayaruthu
''Aarodum Parayaruthu'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. J. Rojas. The film stars Rohini, Shankar, Siddique and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by P. C. Susi.
Cast
* Rohini
*Shankar
* Bhagyalakshmi (ac ...
'' (1985)
# ''
Vilichu Vilikettu'' (1985) as N. N. K. Nair
# ''
Sannaham'' (1985) as Prathapan
# ''
Shathru'' (1985) as U. P. Menon
# ''
Jeevante Jeevan
''Jeevante Jeevan'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by J. Williams. The film stars Mohanlal, Maniyanpilla Raju, Prathapachandran and Arathi Gupta in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam.
Cast
*Mo ...
'' (1985) as Thampi
# ''
Choodatha Pookkal
''Choodatha Pookal'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. S. Baby and produced by V. Gopalakrishnan Nair. The film stars Sukumaran, Lakshmi, Ratheesh and T. R. Omana in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy.
Cast
...
'' (1985) as Moideen
# ''
Vellam
''Vellam'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan, starring Prem Nazir and Madhu , supported by K. R. Vijaya and Srividya, with Sathaar, Sukumari, Adoor Bhasi and Balan K. Nair playing other important roles.
T ...
'' (1984) as Bappu
# ''
Ulpathi'' (1984)
# ''
Ivide Thudagunnu'' (1984) as M. S. Menon
# ''
Rajavembala'' (1984)
# ''
Uyaragalil
''Uyarangalil'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. It stars Mohanlal, Nedumudi Venu, Rahman, Ratheesh, Kajal Kiran and Swapna, . The music for the film was provided by ...
'' (1984) as SP Madhavan Kurup
# ''
Mynakam'' (1984)
# ''
NH 47'' (1984) as Thankappan
# ''
Vetta
''Vetta'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Mohanroop. It stars Mohanlal, Mammootty, Sreenivasan, Adoor Bhasi, and Balan K. Nair in major roles. The musical score was composed by M. G. Radhakrishnan.
Plot
Cast
* M ...
'' (1984)
# ''
Sree Krishna Parundu'' (1984) as Kunjambu
# ''
Unaroo
''Unaroo'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language political drama film directed by Mani Ratnam and written by T. Damodaran, starring Mohanlal, Sukumaran, Ratheesh, Sabitha Anand, Ashokan and Balan K. Nair, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja an ...
'' (1984)
# ''
Inakili'' (1984) as Kunjambu
# ''
Manithali
''Manithali'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, scripted by Moidu Padiyath directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Mammootty, Unnimary and Balan K. Nair in the lead roles. The film has musical sco ...
'' (1984) as Judgal Abu
# ''Jeevitham'' (1984) as Ummer Haji
# ''
Sapadham'' (1984) as Shekharan Pillai
# ''
Ningalil Oru Sthree'' (1984) as Latha's father
# ''
Krishna Guruvayoorappa'' (1984) as Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri
# ''
Koodu Thedunna Parava
''Kooduthedunna Parava'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. K. Joseph and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. The film stars Ratheesh, Captain Raju, Balan K. Nair and Jalaja in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Um ...
'' (1984) as Khader Kakka
# ''
Piriyilla Naam
''Piriyilla Naam'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Joshiy. The film stars Prem Nazir and Shankar, supported by Jose, Jose Prakash and Krishnachandran. The film's score was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.
Cast ...
'' (1984)
# ''
Thacholi Thankappan'' (1984) as Keshu
# ''
Bullet
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'' (1984)
# ''
Nethavu'' (1984)
# ''
Onnum Mindatha Bharya
''Onnum Mindatha Bharya'' ( ml, ഒന്നും മിണ്ടാത്ത ഭാര്യ) is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Balu Kiriyath and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. The film stars Mammootty, Jalaja, Viji ...
'' (1984) as Thampi
# ''
Manasse Ninakku Mangalam
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'' (1984) as Doctor
# ''
Shabadham
''Shabadham'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by M. R. Joseph. The film stars Srividya, Ratheesh, Sukumaran and Balan K. Nair in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Raveendran.
Cast
* Srividya as Sreedevi
*Ra ...
'' (1984) as Sekhara Pilla
# ''
Koottinilamkili'' (1984) as Yousuf
# ''
Aalkkoottathil Thaniye'' (1984) as Madhavan
# ''
Iniyenkilum
''Iniyengilum'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language social problem film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran and produced by N. G. John. It stars Mohanlal, Ratheesh, Lalu Alex, Ranipadmini, Seema, and Mammootty. The film features ...
'' (1983) as Nambiar
# ''
Eettappuli
''Eettappuli'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Crossbelt Mani. The film stars Shankar, Ambika, Balan K. Nair and Silk Smitha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
Cast
*Shankar as Khabeer
*Ambika as Padm ...
'' (1983) as Shekharan
# ''
Asthram
''Asthram'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. N. Menon. The film stars Bharath Gopi, Mammootty, Mohanlal, Nedumudi Venu and Jyothi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. This movie is loosely based on ...
'' (1983) as Stephen
# ''
Mortuary
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'' (1983) as Narendran
# ''
Palam
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'' (1983)
# ''
Passport
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'' (1983) as Chandrasenan
# ''
Hello Madras Girl
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'' (1983)
# ''
Himam
''Himam'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language masala film, directed by Joshiy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Shankar, Shanavas and Sripriya. The film has musical score by Shyam. The movie is a remake of the 1973 movie ''Yaadon Ki Baaraat''.
...
'' (1983) as Vaasu
# ''
Bookambam'' (1983) as Shakthi
# ''
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'' (1983) as Father John
# ''
Thimingalam
''Thimingalam'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Crossbelt Mani. The film stars Shankar, Balan K. Nair, K. P. Ummer and K. R. Vijaya in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
Cast
* Shankar as Vijayan
*Bal ...
'' (1983) as Kuruppu
# ''
Kodumkattu
''Kodungattu'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, K. P. Ummer, Jose Prakash, and Srividya in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy.
Ca ...
'' (1983) as Raghavan
# ''
Prathijnja'' (1983) as Gopalan/KRG Panikkar
# ''
Aadhipathyam'' (1983) as Menon
# ''
Ee Yugam
''Ee Yugam'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. P. Suresh and produced by Purushan Alappuzha. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srividya, Hari and Rohini in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Cast
*Prem Nazir as ...
'' (1983) as Nair
# ''
Thavalam'' (1983)... Jayaram
# ''
Maniyara
''Maniyara'' is a 1983 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, Screenplay by moidu Padiyath directed by M. Krishnan Nair (director), M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Mammootty, Seema (actress), ...
'' (1983) as Ansari
# ''
Visa
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'' (1983) as Abukka
# ''
Asuran'' (1983)
# ''
Justice Raja
''Justice Raja'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam language film, directed by R. Krishnamoorthy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Menaka, Balan K. Nair and K. R. Vijaya. The film has musical score by Gangai Amaran. The film was a remake of Telugu film ' ...
'' (1983) as Narendran, Nagendran (double role)
# ''
Kadamba'' (1983) as Keshavan
# ''
Thalam Thettiya Tharattu'' (1983) as Adv. Rajeshekharan
# ''
Samrambam'' (1983)
# ''
Nadi Muthal Nadi Vare'' (1983) as Anwar
# ''
Varanmare Avashyamundu
''Varanmaare Aavashyamundu'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan and produced by Joy. The film stars Rajkumar, Swapna, Vincent and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy.
Plot
C ...
'' (1983) as Abdullakka
# ''
Omanathinkal
''Oomana Thinkal'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Yatheendra Das and produced by Kora George. The film stars Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Venu Nagavally, Baby Anju and Babu Namboothiri in the lead roles. The film has musical score ...
'' (1983)
# ''
Bandham'' (1983)
# ''
Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal'' (1983) as Thampi
# ''
America America
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'' (1983) as Jackson
# ''
Ee Nadu
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'' (1982) as Krishna Pillai
# ''
Innalenkil Nale
''Innalenkil Nale'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by N. G. John. The film stars Mammootty, Ratheesh, Unnimary and Rajkumar Sethupathi, Rajkumar. The film has musical score by Shyam (composer), S ...
'' (1982) as Gopalan Mash
# ''
Padayottam'' (1982) as Mootha Marakkar
# ''
Chambalkadu
''Champalakadu'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. G. Rajasekharan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Balan K. Nair, Mammootty, Ratheesh and Swapna in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan.
Cast
*Prem Nazir
*Balan ...
'' (1982)
# ''
Mazhu
''Mazhu'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. K. Krishnan and produced by Joye Palliyan and K. P. Mohammed. The film stars Sathaar, Sukumaran, Balan K. Nair and Lalithasree in the lead roles. The film score is by Shyam.
Cast
*Sathaa ...
'' (1982)
# ''
Ankachamayam
''Angachamayam'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Rajaji Babu and produced by Babu Jose. The film stars Prem Nazir, Swapna, Jose and T. R. Omana in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
Cast
*Prem Nazir as Pu ...
'' (1982) as Robert
# ''
Kazhumaram
''Kazhumaram'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. B. Raj and starring Sukumaran, Sumalatha, Sukumari and Balan K. Nair. The film has a musical score by Shankar–Ganesh.
Cast
*Sukumaran
*Sumalatha
* Sukumari
* Balan K. Nair
*Kot ...
'' (1982)
# ''
Akrosham
''Aakrosham'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language action film written, directed and produced by A. B. Raj. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srividya, Mohanlal and Rajalakshmi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Ben Surendar.
Cast
*Pre ...
'' (1982) as Kollakkaaran Ganga (Gangadharan)
# ''
Komaram'' (1982)
# ''
Mylanchi
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'' (1982) as Abdhurahman Haji
# ''
Maattuvin Chattangale'' (1982)
# ''
Veedu
''Veedu'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Balu Mahendra. Starring Archana as the central character, it depicts the difficulties faced by a middle-class family in building a house. Apart from directing, Balu Mahendra wrote th ...
'' (1982) as Sumi's father
# ''
Chiriyo Chiri
''Chiriyo Chiri'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by P. V. Gangadharan. The film stars Balachandra Menon, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Adoor Bhasi and Maniyanpilla Raju . The film has musical score by R ...
'' (1982)
# ''
Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam'' (1982)... Sekhar
# ''
John Jaffer Janardhanan
''John Jaffer Janardhanan'' is a 1982 Malayalam-language masala film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran, starring Ratheesh, Ravindran and Mammootty. It is a remake of the 1977 Hindi film ''Amar Akbar Anthony''.
Plot
Three brothers ...
'' (1982) as Chandran
# ''
Aayudham'' (1982) as Prathapan
# ''
Idavela
''Idavela'' ( ml, ഇടവേള, en, Interval) is a 1982 Malayalam teen film written by Padmarajan and directed by Mohan. It stars Ashokan, Idavela Babu and Nalini in the lead roles. It was the debut film of Idavela Babu, who got his screen ...
'' (1982)
# ''
Kattile Pattu
''Kaattile Paattu'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by K. P. Kumaran. The film stars Nedumudi Venu, Balan K. Nair, Poornima Jayaram and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. Raghavan.
Plot
It is ...
'' (1982) as Panikkar
# ''
Ahimsa
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'' (1982) as Kunjutty
# ''
Marupacha
''Marupacha'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by S. Babu. The film stars Prem Nazir, Swapna and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Cast
*Prem Nazir as Premachandran, Prem Kumar (doub ...
'' (1982) as Mammadikka
# ''
Thadakam
''Thadaakam'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by I. V. Sasi, starring Ratheesh, Seema, Bheeman Raghu, Mammotty & Balan K Nair.
Cast
*Ratheesh as Rajendran
* Seema as Sreedevi/Naseeba
*Sumalatha as Sabara
*Captain Raju as ...
'' (1982) as Gopakumar
# ''
Panchajanyam'' (1982) as Balan
# ''
Ethiralikal
''Ethiraalikal'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Jeassy and produced by Sainaba Hassan. The film stars Srividya, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sukumaran and Ambika in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Cast
*Srivid ...
'' (1982) as Mathai
# ''
Irattimadhuram
''Irattimadhuram'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Krishnachandran, K. R. Vijaya and Master Rajakumaran Thampi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam.
Cast
* Prem Naz ...
'' (1982) as K.B. Menon
# ''
Beedikunjamma
''Beedi Kunjamma'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by K. G. Rajasekharan. The film stars Srividya, M. G. Soman and Seema in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Cast
*Srividya
* M. G. Soman
*Seema
...
'' (1982) as Kunjamma's Father
# ''
Sree Ayappanum Vavarum'' (1982) as Otheyanan
# ''
Postmortem
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'' (1982) as Mammokka
# ''
Koritharicha Naal'' (1982)
# ''
Hamsageetham'' (1981)
# ''
Ahimsa
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'' (1981) as Kunjutty
# ''
Sphodanam
''Sphodanam'' () is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. G. Viswambharan, starring Sukumaran, M. G. Soman, Mammootty, Ravikumar and Seema. The role of Sukumaran was initially intended for Jayan. However, he died before product ...
'' (1981) as Muthalali
# ''
Valarthu Mrigangal'' (1981) as Kumaran
# ''
Garjanam'' (1981)
# ''
Thusharam
''Thushaaram'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by I. V. Sasi, starring Ratheesh, Seema, Rani Padmini and Jose. Lyrics were written by Yusafali and the music score by Shyam. The film, originally was planned with actor J ...
'' (1981) as Rajeshekharan Menon
# ''
Akramanam'' (1981) as Majeed
# ''Ithihasam'' (1981) as Thankappan
# ''
Thrasam'' (1981)
# ''
Sangarsham'' (1981) as Parsha/Vikraman
# ''
Raktham
''Raktham'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, written by Kaloor Dennis, directed by Joshiy and produced by Jagan Appachan under Jagan Pictures. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Srividya and MG Soman in the lead roles. The film has musical score ...
'' (1981) as Padmanabhan
# ''
Oppol
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'' (1981) as Govindan
# ''Chaatta (film), Chaatta'' (1981) as Velu
# ''Randu Mukhangal'' (1981)
# ''Vazhikal Yathrakkar'' (1981)
# ''Adimachangala'' (1981)
# ''Poochasanyasi'' (1981)
# ''Itha Oru Dhikkari'' (1981) as Govinda Panikkar
# ''Attimari'' (1981) as Prasad
# ''Kolilakkam'' (1981)
# ''
Oppol
''Oppol'' ( en, italic=yes, Elder Sister) is a 1981 Malayalam-language drama film, produced by Rosamma George under the banner of JMJ Arts, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The film stars Balan K. Nair, Menaka ...
'' (1980) as Govindan
# ''Lorry (film), Lorry'' (1980)
# ''Chandrahasam'' (1980) as Bhaskaran
# ''Angadi'' (1980) as Beeran
# ''Baktha Hanuman'' (1980)
# ''Ivar (1980 film), Ivar'' (1980) as Avaran Muthalali
# ''Prakadanam'' (1980) as Chacko
# ''Aswaradham'' (1980) as Veeraraghavan
# ''Benz Vasu'' (1980) as Varkey
# ''Ival Ee Vazhi Ithu Vare'' (1980)
# ''Kari Puranda Jeevithangal'' (1980)
# ''Kalika (film), Kalika'' (1980) as Jamal
# ''Karimbana'' (1980) as Chellayan
# ''Makaravilakku'' (1980)
# ''Idimuzhakkam'' (1980) as Govindan Unnithan
# ''Lava (1980 film), Lava'' (1980) as Velayudhan
# ''Moorkhan'' (1980) as Major Chandrasekhar
# ''Thenthulli'' (1979)
# ''Yakshipparu'' (1979) as Irumban
# ''Mamankam'' (1979)
# ''Arattu'' (1979) as Chacko
# ''Oru Ragam Pala Thalam'' (1979)
# ''Vijayam Nammude Senani'' (1979)
# ''Valeduthavan Valal'' (1979)
# ''Anubhavangale Nandi'' (1979)
# ''Thacholi Ambu'' (1978) as Mayin Kuttiyil
# ''Agni (1978 film), Agni'' (1978) as Moosa
# ''Vayanadan Thampan'' (1978)
# ''Ahalya'' (1978)
# ''Black Belt (1978 film), Black Belt'' (1978)
# ''Ashokavanam'' (1978)
# ''Chuvanna Vithukal'' (1978)
# ''Rowdy Ramu'' (1978) as Bhasi
# ''Aparadhi (1977 film), Aparadhi'' (1977) as Malayi Kunjumon
# ''Njavalpazhangal'' (1976)
# ''Panchami'' (1976) as Kochuvareed
# ''Chottanikkara Amma'' (1976)
# ''Yudhabhoomi'' (1976)
# ''Ammini Ammavan'' (1976) as Balan
# ''Samasya'' (1976)
# ''Athithi'' (1975) as Raghavan
# ''Utharayanam'' (1975) as Achuthan
# ''Udayam Kizhakku Thanne'' (1974)
# ''Thacholi Marumakan Chanthu'' (1974) as Yenali
# ''Pathiravum Pakalvelichavum'' (1974)
# ''Chenda'' (1973)
# ''Swapnam'' (1973)
# ''Soundarya Pooja'' (1973)
# ''Ragging'' (1973)
# ''Darshanam'' (1973)
# ''Mazhakkaru'' (1973)
# ''Mappusakshi'' (1972)
# ''Chembarathi'' (1972) as Thomas
# ''Panimudakku'' (1972) as Balan
# ''Kuttyedathi'' (1971) as Kuttayi
# ''Nizhalattam'' (1970) as Balan
References
External links
*
Balan K Nair at MSI
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Male actors from Kozhikode
1933 births
2000 deaths
Best Actor National Film Award winners
Kerala State Film Award winners
Male actors in Malayalam cinema
Indian male film actors
20th-century Indian male actors
Male actors in Tamil cinema
Deaths from bone cancer
Deaths from cancer in India