G. Keshava Pillai (July 1924 – 31 December 2021) was an Indian actor and army and naval officer known for his work 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 was active for 65 years, acting in more than 325 Malayalam films, and is known for revolutionising the role of the

antagonist An antagonist is a character in a story who is presented as the chief foe of the protagonist. Etymology The English word antagonist comes from the Greek ἀνταγωνιστής – ''antagonistēs'', "opponent, competitor, villain, enemy, riv ...

Indian cinema The Cinema of India consists of motion pictures produced in India, which had a large effect on world cinema since the late 20th century. Major centers of film production across the country include Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Ko ...

and

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. He was known for his acclaimed villain roles in Vadakkanpattu action films, historical films and other action films during the 70s and 80s. He took also many notable roles in family-focused films and TV shows. He is the only actor during the 80s to have accomplished most of his stunts in films without the use of stunt doubles.

Life and career

Pillai was born in

Chirayinkeezhu Chirayinkeezhu is a town in Thiruvananthapuram district in the Indian state of Kerala. It was also hometown of famous Malayalam Film actor Prem Nazir . It is the seat of Chirayinkeezhu taluk. Anjengo Fort The well known Anjengo Fort (''Anchu ...

in July 1924 to Perumpaattathil Govindapillai and Saraswathi Amma. He received his primary education from Chirayenkeezhu Sree Chithira Thirunal High School. He was married to the late Princess of Edava, Ulpalakshiyamma, and has six children named; K Prathapachandran, Sreekala R Nair, Sreelekha Mohan, Sreekumari B Pilla, Chandramohanan and K Priyadarshanan. His debut movie was

Snehaseema ''Snehaseema'' is a 1954 Malayalam film, directed by S. S. Rajan and written by Ponkunnam Varkey based on his own novel of the same name, which is a retelling of L. A. Tennyson's ''Enoch Arden'' in the context of Kerala culture. The lead roles w ...

in 1954. He joined Indian military before entering films. He served in both the Indian Army and the Indian Navy, and is a decorated veteran of WWII. After a long career in films, he began to act in TV serials too. His TV debut was in the serial 'Aakaasaththile Paravakal ', directed by Madhupal and telecast in

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 ...

. He later appeared in many TV serials. His portrayal in the serial '

Kumkumapoovu ''Kumkumapoovu'' () is an Indian Malayalam-language soap opera that appeared on Asianet. It comprised 785 episodes. The first episode aired on 30 January 2011 and ended on 2 February 2014. Asha Sharath, Sajan Surya, Shelly Kishore, Shanavas Sha ...

' got wide attention. Princess Ulpalakshiamma, his wife, died in 2011. Pillai died at his home in Edava on 31 December 2021 at the age of 97.

Awards

G. K. Pillai has secured hundreds of awards in his career, but notably received these prestigious awards: *2005 Best Character Actor (for his role in serial :Megham)–Asianet television awards * 2011 Madras Film Fans Association * 2011 Jayan Ragamalika Award * 2011 Prem Nazir Award * 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award (for his role in

)- Asianet Television Awards 2012 *2016 Lifetime Achievement Award (for his roles in several serials )- Flowers Television Awards *2018 Lifetime Achievement Award (for his roles in several serials )- Janmabhoomi Television Awards

Filmography

(1954) as Pooppally Thomas * Manthravaadi (1956) *

Deva Sundari ''Deva Sundari'' is a 1957 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. K. R. Nambiar and produced by H. M. Munnas. The film stars Sathyan and Ragini. The film had musical score by T. R. Pappa. Cast * Sathyan * Prem Nazir * Jose Prakash * ...

(1957) *

Achanum Makanum ''Achanum Makanum'' is a 1957 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Vimal Kumar. The film stars Prem Nazir and Kumari Thankam. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. It is the first movie of actor Jagathy Sreekumar. Cast * Sa ...

(1957) *

Minnunnathellam Ponnalla ''Minnunnathellam Ponnalla'' () is a 1957 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by R. Velappan Nair. It is a remake of the 1956 Hindi film ''CID'' and stars Sathyan, P. K. Sathyapal and Kumari Thankam. This was A. Janaki's debut ...

(1957) *

Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu ''Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu'' ( ml, നായരു പിടിച്ച പുലിവാല്) is a 1958 Malayalam film directed by P. Bhaskaran and written by Uroob based on his own story "Business". Ragini and Sathyan play the lead roles, ...

(1958) as Gopi *

Arappavan ''Arappavan'' is a 1961 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. Shankar and produced by K. Kumar. The film stars Sathyan, KPAC Sulochana, Kedamangalam Sadanandan and Pattom Sadan. The film had musical score by G. K. Venkitesh and P. S. Divakar. ...

(1961) * Jnaana Sundari (1961) as King Shimayon * Ummini Thanka (1961) as Raman Thampi *

Shree Rama Pattabhishekam ''Sreeraama Pattaabhishekam'' is a 1962 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by G. K. Ramu and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vasanthi, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Prem Nawas. The film had ...

(1962) *

Vidhi Thanna Vilakku ''Vidhi Thanna Vilakku'' is a 1962 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by S. S. Rajan and produced by Guruvayoorappan Pictures. The film stars Sathyan, Ragini, Sukumari and Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai. Cast * Sathyan * Ragini * Suku ...

(1962) * Veluthambi Dalawa (1962) * Swargarajyam (1962) *

Snapaka Yohannan ''Snapaka Yohannan'' is a 1963 Indian Malayalam-language film about John the Baptist, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Jose Prakash, Prem Nazir, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss Kumari, S. P. Pillai, K. V. Shanthi, L. Vij ...

(1963) as Pilate *

Kalayum Kaaminiyum ''Kalayum Kaminiyum'' is a 1963 Indian Malayalam language film. E. J. Philip, popularly known by his pen name Kaanam E. J., was known for his social novels. Some of them were made into films. He wrote a few plays too. One of his short plays, ''K ...

(1963) *

Kadathukaran ''Kadathukaran'' is a 1965 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by A. K. Balasubrahmaniam. The film stars Sathyan, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Hari in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Cast ...

(1965) as Rajan *

Rajamalli ''Rajamalli'' is a 1965 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by R. S. Prabhu. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Sukumari and Kottayam Santha in the lead roles. The film had musical score by BA Chidambaranath. Cast *Prem Nazir * Sha ...

(1965) *

Kavyamela ''Kavyamela'' is a 1965 Malayalam film written by S. L. Puram Sadanandan and directed by M. Krishnan Nair, starring Prem Nazir and Sheela in the lead roles. The film is best known for the performance by Prem Nazir and songs by Dakshinamoorthy - V ...

(1965) as Dr.Panikkar *

Kalithozhan ''Kalithozhan'' is a 1966 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by A. V. Subbarao and L.V Prasad. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Sukumari and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devara ...

(1966) *

Puthri ''Puthri'' is a 1966 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Madhu (actor), Madhu, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Babu Joseph and Aranmula Ponnamma. The film had musical score by M. B. Sreenivasan. ...

(1966) as Chackochan *

Sthanarthi Saramma ''Sthanarthi Saramma'' is a 1966 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai. It was released on 2 December 1966. ...

(1966) as Thomachan * Kanakachilanka (1966) *

Tharavattamma ''Tharavattamma'' is a 1966 Indian Malayalam-language Drama (film and television), drama film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and produced by N. Vasudevan. The film stars Sathyan (actor), Sathyan, Sheela, Sukumari and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The ...

(1966) as Madhavankutty * Kadamattathachan (1966) *

Ashwamedham ''Ashwamedham'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and written by Thoppil Bhasi. It is based on Thoppil Bhasi's play of the same name. The film stars Sathyan, Sheela and Prem Nazir in lead roles along with Madhu a ...

(1967) as Mohanan's Father *

Bhagyamudra ''Bhagyamudra'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film written by S. L. Puram Sadanandan and directed by M. A. V. Rajendran. It stars Prem Nazeer, Meenakumari, Adoor Bhasi, Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai, Manavalan Joseph, Kottayam Shantha, Kal ...

(1967) *

Ollathu Mathi ''Ollathumathi'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan, produced by M. P. Chandrasekhara Pillai, starring Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Madhu and Sheela. The film has a musical score by L. P. R. Varma. Cast *Prem Na ...

(1967) * Pooja (1967) *

Chithramela ''Chithramela'' is a 1967 Malayalam-language anthology film directed and produced by T. S. Muthiah. It was Malayalam cinema's first anthology film, consisting of three short films.B. Vijayakumar. (19 June 2011)"CHITRAMELA 1967" ''The Hindu''. Ret ...

(1967) *

Paathira Pattu ''Paathirapattu'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language horror film, directed and produced by N. Prakash. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, C. R. Lakshmi and G. K. Pillai (actor), G. K. Pillai. The film had musical score by Vijayabhaskar. The fil ...

(1967) *

Kottayam Kolacase ''Kottayam Kolacase'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Sankaradi. It was released on 22 March 1967. Plot Cast ...

(1967) *

Cochin Express ''Cochin Express'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Sankaradi in lead roles. The film had musical score by V. ...

(1967) *

Kanaatha Veshangal ''Kaanatha Veshangal'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Sukumari and Jayabharathi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by B. A. Chidam ...

(1967) *

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(1968) *

Punnapra Vayalar ''Punnapra Vayalar'' is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and P. J. Antony in the lead roles. The film had musical score by K. Raghavan. Cast *Prem Naz ...

(1968) as SI Rajan *

Lakshaprabhu ''Lakshaprabhu'' is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and produced by Raveendranathan Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Sukumari and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Plot Cast ...

(1968) * Kaayalkkarayil (1968) *

Anchusundarikal ''Anchu Sundarikal'' is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by Kasim. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Pappukutty Bhagavathar. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. C ...

(1968) *

Padunna Puzha ''Padunna Puzha'' (''The Singing River'') is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Jayabharathi and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by ...

(1968) as Govinda Pilla * Agnipareeksha (1968) as Krishna Kuruppu *

Danger Biscuit ''Danger Biscuit'' is a 1969 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi, N. Govindankutty, Sadhana (Malayalam actress), Sadhan ...

(1969) as K.J.Pillai *

Kannoor Deluxe ''Kannur Deluxe'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by T. E. Vasudevan who wrote the story under the pseudonym V. Devan. It is the first road movie in Malayalam which pivots on a theft that o ...

(1969) as K B Pilla *

Moodalmanju ''Moodalmanju'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sudin Menon and produced by C Vasudevan Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and P. J. Antony in the lead roles. The film had musical score by Usha Khanna. Cast *Pre ...

(1970) as Chandrasekharan Nair * Naazhikakkallu (1970) * Ezhuthaatha Kadha (1970) *

Othenente Makan ''Othenente Makan'' () is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed and produced by Kunchacko. It is a sequel to the 1964 film '' Thacholo Othenan'', followed by ''Kadathanadan Ambadi'' (1990). The film stars Prem Nazir, Ragin ...

(1970) as Kunkan *

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(1970) * Mindaapennu (1970) as Kunjikelu Menon * Kaakkathampuraatti (1970) *

Vimochanasamaram ''Vimochanasamaram'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Mohan Gandhiraman. The film stars Sathyan, Sheela, Maya and T. R. Omana in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. B. Sreenivasan. Cast * Sathyan *Sheela *Maya *T. R. O ...

(1971) *

Agnimrigam ''Agnimrigam'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and K. P. Ummer in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Ramesh * Sathyan as M ...

(1971) * Yogamullaval (1971) *

Panchavan Kaadu ''Panchavan Kaadu'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Sharada. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Kochu Kurup, younger br ...

(1971) as Thanu Pilla *

Aromalunni ''Aromalunni'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko, based on ''Vadakkan Pattukal'', a collection of Northern Ballads of medieval origin. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vijayasree, Ravichandran and Sheela i ...

(1972) *

Nrithasaala ''Nirthasala'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by Sobhana Parameswaran Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Innocent and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by V. Daks ...

(1972) as Vamban Velayudan * Maaya (1972) as Panki Pilla *

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(1973) *

Thenaruvi ''Thenaruvi'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vijayasree, Adoor Bhasi, G. K. Pillai and K. P. Ummer in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Naz ...

(1973) *

Football Champion ''Football Champion'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language sports film produced by T. E. Vasudevan under the banner of Jaya Maruthi, directed by A. B. Raj and written by V. Devan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sujatha, Jayakumari, K. P. Ummer, Ad ...

(1973) as John Stephen *

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(1973) *

Thumbolarcha ''Thumbolarcha'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Srividya and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film has musical score and songs composed by G. Devarajan. Plot The ...

(1974) as Udayappa Chekavar *

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(1974) *

Udyaanalakshmi ''Udyaanalakshmi'' is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Sudheer, Rani Chandra, KPAC Lalitha, Hari, Jose Prakash and Manju in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * Sud ...

(1976) * Seemanthaputhran (1976) *

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(1976) *

Aval Oru Devaalayam ''Aval Oru Devaalayam'' is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by R. S. Sreenivasan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Sheela and Jayabharathi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Cast *P ...

(1977) * Sreemad Bhagavadgeetha (1977) *

Kaduvaye Pidicha Kiduva ''Kaduvaye Pidicha Kiduva'' is a 1977 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. It stars Prem Nazir, Sukumari, Adoor Bhasi and Lakshmi (actress), Lakshmi in the lead roles. ...

(1977) *

Thacholi Ambu ''Thacholi Ambu'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language historical drama film directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio. It was the first anamorphic CinemaScope film in Malayalam. Starring Prem Nazir in the title role, Sivaj ...

(1978) *

Kadathanaattu Maakkam ''Kadathanaattu Maakkam'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language epic-fantasy film directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Sheela and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film has musical scor ...

(1978) *

Aanakkalari ''Aanakkalari'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by A. B. Raj. The film stars Vincent, Sathaar, Unnimary and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Cast *Vincent *Unnimary *Jose Pra ...

(1978) *

Aanappaachan ''Aanappaachan'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by Boban Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Sheela and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazi ...

(1978) *

Raju Rahim ''Raju Rahim'' is a 1978 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by R. S. Sreenivasan. The film stars Prem Nazir, K. P. Ummer, Raghavan (actor), Raghavan, Bahadoor and G. K. Pillai (actor), ...

(1978) *

Irumbazhikal ''Irumbazhikal'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam Action. Drama film, directed by A. B. Raj. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Jayabharathi and K. P. Ummer in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan.It was a box office hit. Cast ...

(1979) as Sankara Pilla *

Choola ''Choola'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar. The film stars M. G. Soman, Manavalan Joseph, Bhavani, P. J. Antony and Sankaradi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Raveendran, who debuted through this fil ...

(1979) *

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(1980) as Police officer *

Paalaattu Kunjikkannan ''Paalattu Kunjikannan'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by Boban Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Plot Palattu Kunjikannan (Prem Nazir ...

(1980) *

Chora Chuvanna Chora ''Chora Chuvanna Chora'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by G. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Raghavan, G. K. Pillai, Jalaja and Kuthiravattam Pappu in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Madhu Malini ...

(1980) * Chandrahaasam (1980) * Deepam (1980) *

Vedikkettu ''Vedikkettu'' () is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by K. A. Sivadas and produced by Thevannur Maniraj and Santha Gopinathan Nair. The film stars Sukumaran, Jalaja, Prameela and Ramesh in the lead roles. The film has musical scor ...

(1980) *

Sanchari ''Sanchari'' () is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film produced and directed by Boban Kunchacko and written by P. K. Sarangapani. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, K. P. Ummer, Mohanlal, and Adoor Bhasi in substantial roles. The film features ...

(1981) as Keshavan * Avathaaram (1981) as Parameshwaran Pilla *

Valarthumrigangal ''Valarthumrugangal'' () is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan. The film stars Ratheesh, Sukumaran, Madhavi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film has musical score by MB Sreenivasan. Cast *Ratheesh as Chandran * ...

(1981) * Manassinte Theerthayaathra (1981) * Orikkalkkoodi (1981) *

Ankuram ''Ankuram'' () is a 1993 Telugu-language drama film written and directed by C. Umamaheswara Rao. It stars Revathi, Sarath Babu and Om Puri. The film is about an inspiring journey of a middle-class woman to return an abandoned child to his fath ...

(1982) *

Ee Nadu ''Ee Nadu'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language political film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran and produced by N. G. John. The film stars Balan K. Nair with Mammootty, Ratheesh, and T. G. Ravi in supporting roles. The music sc ...

(1982) as Joshi John * Padayottam (1982) *

Vidhichathum Kothichathum ''Vidhichathum Kothichathum'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by T. S. Mohan. The film stars Vincent, Vijayan, Mammootty, Adoor Bhasi, Jose and Krishnachandran . The film has musical score by Raveendran. Cast *V ...

(1982) *

Jambulingam ''Jambulingam'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language period film directed by J. Sasikumar, written by Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan, and produced by E. K. Thyagarajan. It is based on the life of outlaw Jambulingam Nadar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jaya ...

(1982) *

Rathilayam ''Rathilayam'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by Madhu. The film stars Madhu, Silk Smitha and Captain Raju in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer and M. G. Radhakrishnan. Cas ...

(1983) *

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) *

Aazhi ''Aazhi'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by Boban Kunchacko and written by E. Mosus. The film stars Thilakan, Captain Raju, Baby Shalini and Chithra in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Raj Kamal. ...

(1985) *

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 ...

(1985) * Kulambadikal (1986) *

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(1988) * Ee Raavil (2001) * Kanavu (2002) * Madhuram (2002) * Koottu (2004) * Mukhamariyaathe (2006) * NaalU Pennungal (2007) * Thathwamasi (2009) * Njaan Sanchaari (2010) *

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(2010) * The Metro (2011) * Warning (2012) * Anavaranam (2012) * Manikya Thamburattiyum Christmas Carolum (2013) * Loka Samastha (2015) * Elinjikkavu PO (2015) * Chirakodinja Kinavukal (2015) * Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare (2015) *Vishwa Vikhyatharaya Payyanmar (2017) *Nimisham (2018) *Ente Sathyanweshana Pareekshakal (2019)

Television

* 2001 - Porutham ( Surya TV) * 2005 -

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) * 2010- Mattoruval ( Surya TV) * 2011- 2014 -

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) * 2011- Ividam Swargamanu ( Surya TV) * 2011- Veera Marthanda Varma ( Surya TV) * 2012- Manasaveena (

Mazhavil Manorama Mazhavil Manorama is an Indian Free-to-air Malayalam general entertainment television channel operated and owned by Malayala Manorama Television (MMTV), the publisher of the widely circulated ''Malayalam Manorama'' daily, and the Malayalam wom ...

) * 2013-

Chattambi Kalyani ''Chattambikkalyaani'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Lakshmi, K. P. Ummer and M. G. Soman in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan ...

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Jai hind Jai Hind (, , ) is a salutation and slogan that originally meant "Victory to Hindustan", and in contemporary colloquial usage often means "Long live India" or "Salute to India". Coined by Champakaraman Pillai and used during India's independenc ...

) * 2014- Avalude Katha ( Surya TV) * 2015-

Dhathuputhri ''Dhathuputhri'' (transl: Adoptive Daughter) is a Malayalam language soap opera which premiered on Mazhavil Manorama channel, starring '' Swasika Vijay'' as the main protagonist. Plot summary The story of Dathuputhri revolves around a village ...

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) * 2015- Spandhanam ( Surya TV) * 2017-2018 : Mamangam (Flowers TV) * Aanineyum Pennineyum Kurichu (DD Malayalam) - telefilm * 2019 -Thamarathumbi - ( Surya TV)

References

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G. K. Pillai at MSI
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pillai, G. K. 1924 births 2021 deaths Indian male film actors Male actors from Thiruvananthapuram Male actors in Malayalam cinema 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Indian male television actors Male actors in Malayalam television