Babu Namboothiri (born 12 August 1947) is a retired Chemistry Professor and Head Of Department of Deva Mata College Kuravilangad and an Indian film and TV actor who has starred in more than 100 Malayalam films and various serials. He is famous for his villain and character roles, best known for his portrayal Thangal, in ''

Thoovanathumbikal ''Thoovanathumbikal'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by P. Padmarajan, based partly on his own novel ''Udakappola''. It revolves around Jayakrishnan (Mohanlal), who falls in love with two women; R ...

'' (1987), as the primary antagonist, Ajith, in ''

Nirakkoottu ''Nirakkoottu'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Joshiy, written by Dennis Joseph, starring Mammootty, Sumalatha, Urvashi, Lizy, Babu Namboothiri and Jose Prakash. The music was composed by Shyam. The story follows journali ...

'' (1985), the devious advocate in ''

Jagratha ''Jagratha: CBI Diary - Part 2'' (transl. Warning) is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language investigative thriller film directed by K. Madhu, starring Mammootty, Mukesh and Jagathy Sreekumar. It is the second movie in the CBI investigative thril ...

'', among many others, and in ''

Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum ''Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language comedy caper film directed by Chandrasekharan and written by T. A. Razaq and A. R. Murukesh from a story by Chandrasekharan. The film stars Mukesh, Innocent, Jagathy S ...

'' as Madhava Menon, an evil businessman and drug-dealer.

Background

Babu Namboothiri was the eldest among the ten children of Neelakandan Namboothiri and Saraswathi at Mannakkanad, near

Kuravilangad Kuravilangad is an Indian town located in the northern part of the Kottayam district in Kerala. It is situated in the Meenachil taluk, about 22 km north of the district capital Kottayam and 17 km west of the municipal town Pala. Ku ...

Kottayam Kottayam () is a municipal town in the Indian state of Kerala. Flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Vembanad Lake and paddy fields of Kuttanad on the west. It is the district headquarters of Kottayam district, located in south- ...

. He belongs to Padinjare Mana in Mannakkanad. He performs rituals at Chirayil Ganapathi Temple and has 7 brothers and 2 sisters. He graduated from Sree Sankara College and pursued Masters in Science from SRM College

Rewa Rewa may refer to: Places Fiji * Rewa (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji), a former electoral division of Fiji * Rewa Plateau, between the Kaimur and Vindhya Ranges in Madhya Pradesh * Rewa Province, Fiji * Rewa River, the widest river in Fiji ...

in Madhya Pradesh. His debut movie was ''Yaagam'' in 1982. He is a retired Chemistry Professor of Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad. He is married to Kumari Antharjanam and has three daughters.

Acting

Considered as a great supporting actor who could display a wide range of emotions, he has been a part of many masterpieces and have taken on many character and antagonistic roles which have become very famous.

Filmography

* 2017 Sopanam (Short film) as Shankara Poduval *2015

Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu ''Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu'' () is a 2014 Malayalam family-drama film written by Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas, directed by Benny Thomas and produced by Haneef Mohammed under the banner of Red Rose Creations. It features actors Jayaram, Asif Ali, ...

as Krishnan Vaidyer * 2014

RajadhiRaja ''RajadhiRaja'' () is a 2014 Malayalam-language action thriller film, directed by Ajai Vasudev and written by the duo of Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas. The film stars Mammootty and Raai Laxmi, alongside an ensemble supporting cast including ...

* 2014 Avatharam as Sree Rama Krishna Moorthy a.k.a. SRK and Moorthy Sir * 2013

Sringaravelan ''Sringaravelan'' is a 2013 Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Jose Thomas and scripted by Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas. It stars Dileep and Vedhika in her debut in Malayalam cinema with Lal, Joy Mathew, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Baburaj ...

as Ayappan,a fashion Weaver,Kannan's Father * 2013 ''

Kaliyachan Kaliyachan (English: The Master of the Play) is a 2015 Malayalam drama film directed by Farook Abdul Rahiman in his directorial debut. It starred Manoj K. Jayan, Tirtha Murbadkar, Vaiga, Kalamandalam Sivan Namboodiri, Babu Namboothiri, Manju P ...

'' * 2013

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as Koshi * 2013

Kutteem Kolum ''Kutteem Kolum'' (also written as ''Kuttiyum Kolum'') is a 2013 Malayalam comedy film directed by Guinness Pakru, who made his directorial debut with this film. Starring Guinness Pakru, Munna, Adithya and Sanusha in the lead roles, the film was ...

* 2013

Trivandrum Lodge ''Trivandrum Lodge'' is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by V. K. Prakash, written by Anoop Menon, and produced by P. A. Sebastian. The film stars Jayasurya, Anoop Menon and Honey Rose, and features P. Balachandran and P. Jay ...

* 2013

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as Pisharadi * 2012

The Filmstaar ''The Filmstaar'' is a 2011 Malayalam film directed by Sanjeev Raj. Dileep and Kalabhavan Mani play lead roles while Muktha and Rambha play supporting roles in the film. The film deals with the relationship between a film star and a villager. T ...

as Swamy * 2012 MLA Mani: Patham Classum Gusthiyum * 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 ...

* 2011

Maharaja Talkies ''Maharaja Talkies'' ( ml, മഹാരാജ ടാക്കീസ് ) is 2011 Malayalam film, directed by debutante Devidas Chelanatt, starring Mukesh and Urvashi in the lead roles. Synopsis Maharaja Talkies is about Vimala (Urvashi) and her ...

as Raghavan Nair * 2011

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* 2011

Nadakame Ulakam ''Nadakame Ulakam'' ( ml, നാടകമേ ഉലകം) is a 2011 Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Viji Thampi and starring Mukesh, Vinu Mohan, Sarayu, and Saranya Mohan in the lead roles. Its songs are composed by veteran music dir ...

* 2010

Aathmakatha ''Aathmakatha'' (''English: Autobiography'') is a Malayalam film written and directed by debutant Premlal starring Sreenivasan, Shafna, Sharbani Mukherjee and Jagathy Sreekumar. Athmakadha finds its niche in a classic genre of mainstream Malayala ...

* 2010

Aagathan ''Aagathan'' () is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language revenge drama thriller film directed by Kamal and written by Kamal and Kalavoor Ravikumar from a story by Kamal. Starring Dileep, Sathyaraj, Charmy Kaur and Lal. The music for the film was ...

as Dr. Unnithan * 2010

Shikkar ''Shikkar'' () is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language mystery-thriller film directed by M. Padmakumar and written by S. Suresh Babu which was produced by Sreeraj Cinema. The film stars Mohanlal in lead role along with Kalabhavan Mani, Samuthira ...

* 2009

Evidam Swargamanu ''Ividam Swargamanu'' () is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language family drama Thriller film, thriller film directed by Rosshan Andrrews and written by James Albert (screenwriter), James Albert. It was produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the company ...

* 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 ...

(segment "Nostalgia") * 2009 Swapnamaalika * 2008 Twenty:20 as Justice Kaimal * 2008 College Kumaran as Kumaran's Father * 2008 Bullet * 2008

Innathe Chintha Vishayam ''Innathe Chinthavishayam'' () is a 2008 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film written and directed by Satyan Anthikad. The film, produced by Antony Perumbavoor through Aashirvad Cinemas, stars Mohanlal and Meera Jasmine. The film's score ...

as Premila's Father * 2007 Nasrani as Varghese * 2007

Vinodayathra ''Vinodaythra'' () is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad, and starring Dileep, Meera Jasmine and Mukesh with Murali, Innocent, Ganapathi S Poduval, KPAC Lalitha, Nedumudi Venu, Seetha ...

as Ramanunni,Vinod's Father * 2007 Detective as Prabhakaran Thampi * 2007 Aanandabhairavi * 2007

Naalu Pennungal ''Naalu Pennungal'' (''Four Women'') is a 2007 Malayalam film produced and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan based on four short stories written by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. The film stars Padmapriya, Geethu Mohandas, Manju Pillai, and Nandi ...

* 2006

Yes Your Honour ''Yes Your Honour'' is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by V. M. Vinu. The film stars Sreenivasan, Padmapriya and Innocent.The film had musical score by Deepak Dev. Plot Advocate Ravishankar is an idealist. He is practicing as t ...

* 2006 Prajapathi * 2006 Vadakkumnadhan as Govinda Pisharadi * 2005

Pauran ''Pauran'' (English: ''Citizen'') is a 2005 Malayalam political thriller film directed by sundardas featuring Jayaram, Kalabhavan Mani and Geethu Mohandas in the lead roles. The movie was produced by Sunil Baby under the banner of ''Dolphin Cre ...

as Chacko,

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's father * 2005

Mayookham ''Mayookham'' is a 2005 Malayalam film directed by T. Hariharan. It stars Saiju Kurup and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles. It was their debut movie and also the last Malayalam film for late Sujatha Menon simultaneously. Plot Unni Kesavan (Sa ...

* 2005 Bus Conductor * 2004

Perumazhakkalam ''Perumazhakkalam'' (English: The season of heavy rains) is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Kamal and written by T. A. Razzaq. It stars Meera Jasmine, Kavya Madhavan, Dileep, Vineeth and Biju Menon. Notable asso ...

as Mani Swamy * 2003 Swantham Maalavika * 2002 Kanmashi as Paramu * 2002 Sivam as Sarvodayam Kumar * 2002 Valkannadi as Kunjuraman * 2002

Pakalppooram ''Pakalppooram'' () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language comedy horror film directed by Anil Babu and written by Rajan Kiriyath. Starring Mukesh, Geethu Mohandas and Kavitha Jose. It was released on 19 April 2002 and ran 100 days in Ernakulam Lu ...

* 2002 Neelakaasham Niraye * 2002 Kanalkkireedam * 2001

Ee Parakkum Thalika ''Ee Parakkum Thalika'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language slapstick comedy drama film starring Dileep, Harisree Asokan, Nithya Das and Cochin Haneefa. It was directed by Thaha and written by V. R. Gopalakrishnan, seems to have been inspire ...

as Krishna Pillai/Krishnettan * 2001

Praja ''Praja'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language political action thriller film directed by Joshiy and written by Renji Panicker. It was also produced by Joshiy and Panicker. The film stars Mohanlal, Cochin Haneefa, Biju Menon, Manoj K Jayan a ...

* 2001 Ee Nadu Innalevare as Thrikkothu Vaidyar * 2000

Dada Sahib ''Dada Sahib'' is a 2000 Malayalam-language action-drama film co-written and directed by Vinayan and starring Mammootty in dual role. He played the roles of Dada Sahib, an old freedom fighter of the Indian independence movement and Abubacker, ...

as Shekharan * 2000 Shayanam * 2000 Snehadoothu * 1999

Pathram ''Pathram'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language political thriller film written by Renji Panicker and directed by Joshi, starring Suresh Gopi, Manju Warrier, Murali, N. F. Varghese, Biju Menon, Abhirami. Plot Nandagopal, an associate e ...

as Warrier * 1999 Stalin Sivadas as MAdhavan Nair * 1998

The Truth The Truth may refer to: Film * ''The Truth'' (1920 film) starring Madge Kennedy * ''The Truth'' (1960 film) or ''La Vérité'', a French film by Henri-Georges Clouzot starring Brigitte Bardot * ''The Truth'' (1988 film), a Hong Kong trial crim ...

* 1998

Elavamkodu Desam ''Elavamkodu Desam'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language period drama film written and directed by K. G. George. It stars Mammootty and Rajeev, with Khushbu, Thilakan and Babu Namboothiri in major supporting roles. It was the last film of K. ...

as Raru Aasan * 1998 Pootthiruvaathira Raavil * 1997 Janathipathyam as Bhattathirippadu * 1997 Adivaram * 1996

Kathapurushan ''Kathapurushan'' ( en, The Man of the Story) is a 1995 Indo-Japanese Malayalam-language historical drama, period drama film written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. It was produced by Gopalakrishnan himself and co-produced by NHK. The fil ...

as Veluchar * 1995

Sargavasantham ''Sargavasantham'' ( ml, സർഗ്ഗവസന്തം) is an Indian Malayalam film directed by Anil Das. It was the directorial debut of Anil Das who later did the science fiction film ''Bharathan'' in 2007. Plot The film portrays a supe ...

* 1995 Aadyathe Kanmani as Raghavan Nair * 1994

Vidheyan ''Vidheyan'' ( en, The Servile) is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed and written by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. It is a cinematic adaptation of the novella ''Bhaskara Pattelarum Ente Jeevithavum'' by Malayalam writer Paul Zacharia. ...

as Yusuf Picha * 1994 CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. * 1993

Dhruvam ''Dhruvam'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Joshiy, where story and dialogue are by S. N. Swamy and A. K. Sajan and screenplay by S. N. Swamy. It stars Mammootty, Jayaram, Suresh Gopi, Vikram, Gautami ...

as Ponmani * 1993

Ammayane Sathyam ''Ammayane Sathyam'' (അമ്മയാണെ സത്യം, English: ''I Swear on my Mother'') is a 1993 Malayalam film written and directed by Balachandra Menon. The film stars Mukesh, Annie, Balachandra Menon, Narendra Prasad, Jagathy S ...

as Parvathi's Father * 1993

Customs Diary ''Customs Diary'' is a 1993 Malayalam crime film by T. S. Suresh Babu starring Mukesh, Jagathy Sreekumar, Jayaram and Ganesh Kumar in the lead roles. Cast *Mukesh as Rony Vincent/Rajappan/Rojappan *Jagathy Sreekumar as Aravindakshan, Customs of ...

as Padmanabha Iyer * 1993 Kavadiyattam as Raman Nair * 1992

Ayalathe Adheham ''Ayalathe Adheham'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language family comedy drama film directed by Rajasenan and written by Sasidharan Arattuvazhi. It stars Jayaram, Gautami, Siddique, Vaishnavi, Meena, and Thilakan. The songs were composed by ...

as David Gomez * 1992 Cheppadividya as Geevarghese Achan * 1992 Oottyppattanam as Surya Nampoothiri * 1992

Utsavamelam ''Utsavamelam'' (The Sound of Festival) is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Suresh Unnithan and written by K. S. Bhasurachandran. The rivalry between two families and the unexpected middle man in these issues is the main theme ...

* 1992 Congratulations Miss Anitha Menon * 1991 Aparahnam as School Principal * 1991 Koodikazhca as Mathachan * 1991

Perumthachan Perumthachan (പെരുന്തച്ചന്‍), also spelled as ''"Perunthchan"'' (പെരു - Peru/big, തച്ചന്‍ - thachan/craftsman), meaning ''the master carpenter'' or ''the master craftsman ', is an honorific title ...

* 1991 Arangu * 1991 Dhanam * 1991 Georgootty C/O Georgootty * 1991 Aavanikunnile Kinnaripookkal * 1990

Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu ''Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu'' ( en, In This Cold Morning) is a 1990 Malayalam mystery thriller film written by Padmarajan and directed by Joshiy. It stars Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Nedumudi Venu, Lalu Alex, Sumalatha, Lakshmi and Murali. I ...

as Justice T. Vasudev * 1990

Kuttettan ''Kuttettan'' is a 1990 Malayalam romantic comedy movie, directed by Joshiy and written by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Mammootty, Saritha, Urvashi, Lizy, Maathu, Sukumari, Jagadish, Murali and Jagannatha Varma. Plot Vishnu is a rich ...

* 1990

Mathilukal ''Mathilukal'' (Malayalam: മതിലുകൾ, meaning ''Walls'') is a Malayalam novel written by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer in 1965. It is one of the most cherished and well-known love stories in Malayalam. Its hero, Basheer himself, and heroi ...

* 1990 Varthamana Kalam as Shekhara Pillai * 1990

Vachanam Vachanam is a 1990 Malayalam movie directed by Lenin Rajendran. Starring: Jayaram, Suresh Gopi, Sithara, Charuhasan.The filim has musical score compossed by Mohan Sithara.This movie depict the mystery and workship. The movie is a perfect commerc ...

* 1990 Vembanaad * 1990

* 1990 Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan * 1989

as Adv. Janardanan Nair * 1989

Adikkurippu ''Adikkurippu'' is a 1989 Malayalam-language legal thriller film, written by S. N. Swamy and directed by K. Madhu. It stars Mammootty in the lead role, who plays the role of an advocate. The movie was praised for introducing a new theme in Mala ...

as Public Prosecutor * 1989

Naduvazhikal ''Naduvazhikal'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language action crime film directed by Joshiy and written by S. N. Swami. The film was loosely based on ''The Godfather''. It tells the story of Arjun (Mohanlal), who takes up the business empire o ...

as Abraham Varkey * 1988 Mukthi as Pillai * 1988

Dhinarathrangal ''Dhinarathrangal'' (English: ''Days and Nights'') is a 1988 Malayalam film written by Dennis Joseph, directed by Joshi and produced by S. V. Krishna Reddy and starring Mammootty, Sumalatha, and Mukesh. The score and soundtrack were composed by ...

as Thomachan * 1988

Moonnam Mura ''Moonnam Mura'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by K. Madhu and written by S. N. Swamy. Starring Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Lalu Alex, Revathi, and Mukesh. The plot deals with a terrorist group kidnapping a grou ...

as Mohan * 1988 Kanakaambarangal * 1988 Puraavrutham * 1987

Thaniyavarthanam ''Thaniyavarthanam'' ( en, The Repeating Rhythm) is a 1987 Malayalam drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mammootty as school teacher Balagopalan, Thilakan as the uncle of the matrilineal family, Mukesh as ...

* 1987

Amrutham Gamaya ''Amrutham Gamaya'' , (translation: ''Path to immortality'') is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and produced by P. K. R. Pillai. It features Mohanlal in the lead role, along ...

as Ilethu * 1987 Ezhuthapurangal as Binoy Chandy * 1987 Jaalakam as Gopinathan * 1987

as Thangal * 1987 Chanthayil Choodi Vilkkunna Pennu * 1987

Theertham Theertham (Theertha or Tirtha) literally refers to water. In Hindu sacred literature, it is referred to as the physical holy water body associated with a temple or deity. As per Hindu religious belief, water is the principal purification mechanis ...

* 1987

Swathi Thirunal ( ml, സ്വാതി തിരുനാള്‍ രാമവർമ്മ) (16 April 1813 – 26 December 1846) was the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Travancore. He is also considered as a brilliant music composer and is credited with over 4 ...

* 1986 Nyayavidhi as Maharshi Mathews * 1986

Adiverukal ''Adiverukal'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language social problem film directed by P. Anil (in his directorial debut) and written by T. Damodaran from a story by Peruvanthanam Sukumaran. It was produced by Mohanlal and Century Kochumon unde ...

* 1985 Samaantharam * 1985

as Ajith * 1984 Guruvayoor Maahathmyam * 1983 Veena Poovu * 1983 Omanathinkal * 1983 Ashtapadi * 1982 Gaanam * 1982

Yagam (1982 film) ''Yagam'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Sivan. The film stars Kalpana, Aranmula Ponnamma, Babu Namboothiri and Jalaja in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. G. Radhakrishnan. The film won the National F ...

Television

References

*http://cinidiary.com/peopleinfo.php?sletter=B&pigsection=Actor&picata=1 *http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/babu-namboodiri.html

External links

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Babu Namboothiri at MSI
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