Madathilparambil Seshan Venkitaraman (26 May 1943 – 8 March 2006) known by his stage name M. S. Thripunithura was an Indian actor who worked in

Malayalam film Industry 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 born in

Thripunithura Thrippunithura or Tripunithura (), is a prominent historical and residential region in the City of Kochi in Kerala, India. Located about 7 km (4 mi) from the city centre, Tripunithura was the capital of the erstwhile Kingdom of Cochin ...

in the erstwhile Cochin State. He died in

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 ...

due to cardiac arrest while he was on the way to

Ernakulam Ernakulam () is the Central Business District of the city of Kochi in Kerala, India and has lent its name to the Ernakulam district. Many major establishments, including the Kerala High Court, the office of the Kochi Municipal Corporation a ...

Actor

M. S. Thripunithura made his debut in the movie ''

Kadalamma ''Kadalamma'' () is a 1963 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by Kunchacko and written by Ponkunnam Varkey. The film stars Sathyan, Rajasri, B. S. Saroja and Maya in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan ...

''. Thripunithura acted in over 300 Malayalam films including hit films ''

Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam ''Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam'' () is a 1987 Malayalam-language drama film directed by Bharathan, written by John Paul and produced by M. G. Gopinath and Babu Thiruvalla. The film stars Nedumudi Venu, Sharada and Parvathy in lead roles ...

'' (1987), ''

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 ...

'' (1990), ''

His Highness Abdullah ''His Highness Abdullah'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language musical thriller drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mohanlal, Nedumudi Venu, Gautami, Sreenivasan, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Mamuk ...

'' (1990), '' Santhwanam'' (1991), ''

Bharatham ''Bharatham'' is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language musical drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mohanlal, Urvashi, Nedumudi Venu, Lakshmi, and Murali. The film was produced by Mohanlal through his produc ...

'' and '' Yoddha'' (1992). As a stage artist, he has won the ''Kerala State Award for Best Actor'' for his role in the play, ''Mochanam''. He was also a

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ian and had interests in

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and

astrology Astrology is a range of Divination, divinatory practices, recognized as pseudoscientific since the 18th century, that claim to discern information about human affairs and terrestrial events by studying the apparent positions of Celestial o ...

. Thripunithura was also interested in cooking, which he developed from his grandfather, Veeraraghava Iyer, who was the cook for the Maharajah of Cochin.

Personal life

M. S. Thripunithura was married to Bhagyalakshmi and has six daughters Poornima, Pushpa, Pooja,Raji,Theja,Ananya,Rajkumari.Memories, AMMA
/ref> He had a late marriage, marrying at the age of around 45. He died in the early hours of 8 March 2006 after suffering from a

cardiac arrest Cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. It is a medical emergency that, without immediate medical intervention, will result in sudden cardiac death within minutes. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and possib ...

while on a train journey. He was cremated at the premises of his home in Thripunithura in the same evening.

Filmography

* 2006 - ''Shyamam''.... Thirumeni * 2005 - ''

Kalyana Kurimanam ''Kalyana Kurimanam'' is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Udaya Kumar and produced by S. Kumar. The film stars Abbas, Vijayaraghavan and Nandana in lead roles. The film had musical score by Ronnie R. Raphel. Cast * Abbas *Vi ...

''.... Astrologer * 2004 - '' Nirapakittu'' * 2004 - ''

Natturajavu ''Naatturajavu'' () is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by T. A. Shahid. The film stars Mohanlal in the lead role and Meena, Nayanthara, Kalabhavan Mani, Kaviyoor Ponnamma , K. P. A. C. ...

''.... Kurup * 2004 - ''Freedom '' * 2002 - ''Kakke Kakke Koodevide '' * 2001 - ''Andolanam '' * 2001 - '' Sundara Purushan''....Advocate * 2001 - ''Barthavudhyodam''... Menon * 2000 - ''Mele Valyathe Malakhakuttikal '' * 2000 - ''Kallu Kondoru Pennu '' * 2000 - ''India Gate '' * 2000 - ''Ingane Oru Nila Pakshi '' * 2000 - ''Manassil Oru Manjuthulli'' * 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 ...

''.... Konathiri * 1999 - ''

Udayapuram Sulthan ''Udayapuram Sulthan'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Jose Thomas and written by Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas, it stars Dileep, Narendra Prasad, Preetha Vijaykumar, Shruthi Raj, Captain Raju, Innocent, ...

'' * 1999 - ''

Vazhunnor ''Vazhunnor'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Joshiy and written by Benny P. Nayarambalam. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Samyuktha Varma, Sangeetha, Janardanan and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film was scored b ...

''... Head Master * 1999 - '' Crime File''.... Namasivaya Swami * 1998 - ''Kalaapam''.... Krishnanunni Mashu * 1997 - '' Gajaraja Manthram''... Ananthan's Uncle * 1997 - '' Manasam ''... Rajalakshmni's Father * 1997 - '' Junior Mandrake''... Astrologer * 1996 - ''April 19 '' * 1996 - '' Lalanam'' * 1996 - ''Devaragam '' * 1995 - '' Sreeragam ''.... Harihara Iyer * 1995 - '' Thirumanassu ''... Achutha Kurup * 1995 - ''Achan Kombathu Amma Varambathu '' * 1995 - '' Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka ''... Warrier * 1995 - '' Aksharam''.... Kunjikrishna Pothuwal * 1995 - '' Special Squad''.... Vasudevan Nair * 1995 - ''

Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava ''Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava'' () is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Rajasenan and written by Rafi Mecartin. It stars Jayaram, Narendra Prasad, Rajan P. Dev, Kasturi and Sangita. The movie was remade in Telugu as ''S ...

''... College Professor * 1994 - '' Bheesmacharya '' * 1994 - '' Kudumba Visesham '' * 1994 - '' Gamanam''..... Ananthapadhmanabha Iyyer * 1993 - '' Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni''...Kalpana's Father * 1993 - '' Dhruvam ''... Poovathil Kunjikannan * 1993 - '' Pravachakan''... Chief Minister * 1993 - '' Venkalam''... Damodaran Nampoothiri * 1992 - '' Yodha ''..... Kutti Mama (Madhubala Father ) * 1991 - ''

Inspector Balram ''Inspector Balram'' is a 1991 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi, scripted by T. Damodaran, and starring Mammootty. It is a sequel to the 1986 film ''Aavanazhi'' and was followed by a sequel, '' Balram vs. Taradas'', in 2006. The movie was ...

''... Krishna Pillai * 1991 - ''Saanthwanam '' * 1991 - '' Cheppu Kilukkunna Changathi ''.... Chidambara Krishna Iyer * 1991 - '' Ennathe Programme ''.... Indu's Father * 1990 - ''

His Highness Abdulla ''His Highness Abdullah'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language musical thriller drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mohanlal, Nedumudi Venu, Gautami, Sreenivasan, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Mamukkoy ...

''.... Nampoothiri * 1990 - ''Orukkam ''..... Koyikal Madhava Kurup * 1990 - '' Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam '' * 1990 - '' Parampara ''... Meera's Father * 1990 - '' Iyyer The Great'' * 1990 - '' Randam Varavu ''.... Ramanuja Iyer * 1990 - '' Veena Meettiya Vilangukal '' * 1989 - '' Carnivel'' * 1989 - '' Jagratha ''.... Kurup * 1989 - '' Chanakyan ''.... Geethu's Father * 1989 - '' Dasharatham ''... Adv. Govindan * 1989 - '' Naaduvazhikal ''... M.L.A * 1988 - ''Puravrutham '' * 1988 - '' Nineteen Twenty One'' * 1988 - '' Kakkothi Kaavile Appoppan Thaadikal ''... Valsala's Father * 1988 - ''Munnam Mura ''.... Nampoothiri * 1987 - '' Oridathu''.... Nampoothirippadu * 1987 - ''Oru Minnaminuginte Nurugu Vettam ''..... Bhadran Nampoothiripadu * 1984 - ''Swanthamevide Bandamevide ''.... Indulekha's Father * 1983 - '' Sandhya Vandanam'' ... Marar * 1979 - '' Agnivyooham'' * 1979 - '' Ankakkuri''

Television serials

* Manasi (

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) *Kavyanjali ( Surya TV) *Thaali ( Surya TV) *Sthree (

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) *Melappadam (

) *Kairalivilasam lodge (

) *Kadamattath kathanar (

)

References

External links

*
M S Thrippoonithura at MSI
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Thripunithura, M. S. Male actors from Kochi 1941 births 2006 deaths Male actors in Malayalam cinema Indian male film actors 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Indian male television actors Male actors in Hindi television