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Sudheer Kumar (born 20 April 1955), better known by his
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Maniyanpilla Raju (
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:മണിയൻപിള്ള രാജു), is an Indian actor and producer who works 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' ...
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His debut film was ''Mohiniyaattam'' in 1976. He has played a variety of roles as a character actor, appearing in over 400 films. His stage name was derived from the character he played in the film ''
Maniyanpilla Adhava Maniyanpilla ''Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film written, directed and scripted by Balachandra Menon. The film stars Sudheer Kumar (Maniyanpilla Raju), Venu Nagavally, Jose Prakash and Ambika. The film revo ...
'' (1981), his break-through role.


Early life

Raju was born as the youngest among four in 1955 to Shekharan Nair and Saraswati Amma at Thycaud,
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. He has two sisters, Ramani and Radha, and a brother Surendran. He had his primary education from Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School,
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. He did his pre-degree in Victory Tutorial College. He learned diploma in acting course during 1973–1975 from
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(now Chennai).


Personal life

Maniyanpilla Raju married Indira in 1985, and the couple blessed with two sons, elder one is Sachin. Younger son Niranj made his debut in Renjith's '' Black Butterfly''. He wrote a book titled ''Chirichum Chirippichum'' containing his memoirs in 2012. In 2019, he opened a restaurant Be @ Kiwizo in Kannur, which has Kerala's first robot servants.


Filmography


As an actor

#Mohiniyattam (1976) #
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(1976) #Chirikudukka (1976) #Neethipeedham (1977) #Aval Oru Devaalayam (1977) #Mudramothiram (1978) as Kuttappan #
Jayikkaanaay Janichavan ''Jayikkaanaay Janichavan'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Prem Nazir, M. G. Soman, Jayan, Sheela and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film has musical score by M. K ...
(1978) as Tharakan's sidekick #Kanalkattakal (1978) as Man at Mentalhospital #Kanyaka (1978) #Mattoru karnnan (1978) #
Thiranottam ''Thiranottam'' () is a 1978-made Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by V. Ashok Kumar and written by Kumar and Pachalloor Sasi. The film stars Mohanlal, C. Chandramohan, Ravikumar, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Renu Chandra in their debut ...
(1978) #
Maalika Paniyunnavar ''Maalika Paniyunnavar'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Mahendran, Sukumaran and Anandavally in the lead roles. The film featured original songs composed by K. J. Yesudas and M. K. ...
(1979) as Ouseph # Theenalangal (1980) as Appu #Aaravam (1980) #Chaamaram (1980) #Chamayam (1981) #Theekkali (1981) #
Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla ''Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla'' is a List of Malayalam films of 1981, 1981 Indian Malayalam cinema, Malayalam-language comedy film written, directed and scripted by Balachandra Menon. The film stars Maniyanpilla Raju, Sudheer Kumar (Maniy ...
(1981) as Maniyan Pilla #Tharattu (1981) #Football (1982) as Shivankutty #Ithu Njangalude Katha (1982) as Santhosh #Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam (1982) as Raghu #Bheeman (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 a l ...
(1982) as Raju # Aasha(1982) as Sunil Kumar #Chiriyo Chiri (1982) as Santhosh #Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla (1983) as Kidnapper (II) #Prasnam Gurutharam (1983) as Raju #Oru Madapravinte Kadha (1983) #Mortuary (1983) as Jacob #Sesham kazhchayil (1983) #
Pinnilavu ''Pinnilavu'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by P. G. Viswambharan and written by Thoppil Bhasi, based on the story of the same name by C. Radhakrishnan. It stars Madhu, Srividya, Mammootty, Mohanlal, Poornima Bhagyaraj, ...
(1983) as Sreedharan #Koodevide? (1983) as Shankar #Onnanu Nammal (1984) as Hari # Thathamme Poocha Poocha (1984) #18 April (1984) #Theere Pratheekshikkathe (1984) #Koottinilamkili (1984) as Gopan #Ivide Thudangunnu (1984) as Peter #Itha Innu Muthal (1984) as 'Kailasam' Raju #Athirathram (1984) as Anthony #Ariyatha Veethikal (1984) as Soman #Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla (1984) as Rajappan #Adiyozhukkukal (1984) as Jayarajan #Akalathe Ambili (1985) as Maniyan #Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki (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 Vasu #Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu (1985) as #
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 Prakash # Boeing Boeing (1985) as Kuttappan #
Aram + Aram Kinnaram ''Aram + Aram = Kinnaram'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language slapstick comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Sreenivasan. It stars Shankar, Mohanlal, Lissy and Puja Saxena. The plot element is inspired by 2 Hindi films, ''Pasan ...
(1985) #
Akkare Ninnoru Maran ''Akkare Ninnoru Maran'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Girish and written by Sreenivasan from a story by Jagadeesh, it was produced by G. Suresh Kumar and Sanal Kumar. The film stars Maniyanpilla Raju, Menaka, S ...
(1985) as Achuthan #Karimpin Poovinakkare (1985) (as Raju (V)) #
Yuvajanotsavam ''Yuvajanotsavam'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam romantic comedy film written, directed, and produced by Shrikumaran Thampi. It stars Mohanlal, Urvashi, Menaka and Ashokan. The music and background by Raveendran The film marks the return of S ...
(1986) as Bhagaval Das #Nimishangal (1986) as Johnychan # Ithramathram (1986) as Rajeevan #T.P. Balagopalan M.A. (1986) (as Raju (V)) as Bala's friend #Katturumbinum Kathukuthu(1986) as Babu #Ponnumkudathinu Pottu (1986) #Thalavattom (1986) as Joseph #Hello My Dear: Wrong Number (1986) #Dheem Thariktia Thom (1986) #Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986) as Vidyadharan #Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu (1986) #Ellavarkkum Nanmakal (1987) #
Sarvakalashala ''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) as Chakkara #P.C. 369 (1987) as Damodaran Pillai #January Oru Orma (1987) as Narayana Swamy #Ithrayum Kalam (1987) as Unni Nampoothiri #Vellanakalude Naadu (1988) as Gopi #
Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu ''Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Sreenivasan. It stars Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, and Ranjini. The story is based on the Marathi play ''Sasa Aani ...
(1988) #Ayitham (1988) as Thankamani # Oru Muthassi Kadha (1988) as Abdu #Chitram (1988) #Aryan(1988) #Kudumba Puranam (1988) as Murali #Mahayanam (1989) #Kireedam (1989) #Adhipan (1989) #Vandanam (1989) as Advertising Boss #Season (1989) as Kanthi #NairSaab (1990) #Naaduvazhikal (1989) as Ravi # Kireedam (1989) # Nocturne indien (1989) (as Raju) as Les enfants – Le serveur du restaurant de Madras #
Kadathanadan Ambadi ''Kadathanadan Ambadi'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language sword and sorcery film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Cochin Haneefa. It is a sequel to the 1964 film ''Thacholi Othenan'' and the 1970 film '' Othenente Makan''. The film sta ...
(1990) #Aey Auto (1990) #Maala Yogam (1990) as Sudhakaran #Kouthuka Varthakal (1990) as Murthy #His Highness Abdullah (1990) as Raja Raja Varma #Pavam Pavam Rajakumaran (1990) #Akkareakkareakkare (1990) as Gopi #
No.20 Madras Mail ''No.20 Madras Mail'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film directed by Joshiy and written by Dennis Joseph from a story by Harikumar. The film stars Mohanlal in lead role and Jagadish, Maniyanpilla Raju, M. G. Soman, Ashokan ...
(1990) as Hitchcock Kanjikuzhi #Ganamela (1991) as Kannan #Advaitham (1991) as Chithran Nampoothiri #Aakasha Kottayile Sultan (1991) as Murali #Anaswaram (1991) #Kizhakkan Pathrose (1992) #Kudumbasametham (1992) #Kallan Kappail Thanne (1992) as Jose Kurian #Aham (1992) #Vasudha (1992) #Johnywalker (1992) #Neelakurukkan(1992) #Thalasthanam (1992) #
Ellarum Chollanu ''Ellarum Chollanu'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Kaladharan and written by Rafi Mecartin, starring Mukesh and Jagathy Sreekumar in the lead roles. This movie has One of the most successful . Plot The ...
(1992) #Ayalathe Addeham (1992) as Achuthan Singh #Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993) as Thankachan #Ekalavyan (1993) as Chandran Vallappuzha #Kudumbasneham (1993) #
Chenkol ''Chenkol'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by A. K. Lohithadas. A sequel to his 1989 film '' Kireedam'', the story continues Sethumadhavan's (Mohanlal) story after his prison term and ...
(1993) #Butterflies (1993) #Paithrukam (1993) #Mafia (1993) #
Devasuram ''Devaasuram'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Ranjith. It stars Mohanlal, Revathi, and Napoleon, with Innocent, V. K. Sreeraman, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Augustine in supporting rol ...
(1993) as Bharathan #Ponthanmada (1994) #Rudraksham (1994) as Appu #Kudumba Visesham (1994) as Prasad #Commissioner (1994) as Gopinathan #
CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. ''CID Unnikrishnan B.A. B.Ed.'' (Malayalam: CID ഉണ്ണികൃഷ്ണന്‍ B.A. B.Ed) is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language detective comedy film starring Jayaram, Maniyanpilla Raju, Jagathy Sreekumar, Rohini, Indrans and Sukumaran. ...
(1994) as Prem Shankar #Minnaram (1994) #
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(1994) as Razzak # Simhavaalan Menon (1995) #
Spadikam ''Spadikam'' () is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film written and directed by Bhadran and produced by R. Mohan through Shogun Films. Dialogues were written by Rajendra Babu. The film stars Mohanlal and Thilakan with Urvashi, Sp ...
(1995) as Kunju Mohammad # Rajakeeyam (1995) as Pushpangathan #Agni Devan (1995) as Potty #
Aadyathe Kanmani ''Aadyathe Kanmani'' () is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Rajasenan. Plot Balachandran Unnithan (Jayaram) is a singer who falls in love with Ambika( Sudha Rani), a singer from his own troupe and they both get ma ...
(1995) as Dineshan Unnithan #Oru Abihibhashakante Case Diary (1995) as Unni Thampuran #Sathyabhaamaykkoru Pranayalekhanam (1996) as Shambu #Mahatma (1996) # Kala Pani (1996) as Nair #Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan (1996) as Madhavan # Sayaamees Irattakal (1997) #
Asuravamsam ''Asuravamsam'' (English: ''The Demon Lineage'') is a 1997 Malayalam-language action drama film written by Ranjith and directed by Shaji Kailas, with cinematography by V. Manikandan. The film stars Manoj K. Jayan, Siddique, Biju Menon, Narendr ...
(1997) as Inspector # Chandralekha (1997) #Oru Yathramozhi (1997) # Aaraam Thamburaan (1997) #
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(1997) #Bharatheeyam (1997) #Ullasappoonkattu (1997) #
Lelam ''Lelam'' (Malayalam: ''ലേലം'', en, The Auction) is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language action drama directed by Joshiy and written by Renji Panicker. It stars Suresh Gopi and M. G. Soman with Siddique, N. F. Varghese, Nandini, Maniyanpi ...
(1997) as Umman #Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam (1997) as Mahadevan #Janathipathyam (1997) as Abootty # Aaraam Jaalakam (1998) #Poothiruvathira Ravil (1998) #Thirakalkkappuram (1998) #Anuragakottaram (1998) #
Harikrishnans ''Harikrishnans'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Fazil. The film was produced and distributed by Suchitra Mohanlal under the production company Pranavam Arts, starring Mammootty and Mohanlal in ...
(1998) #F I R (1999) #Kannezhuthi Pottumthottu (1999) #Stalin Shivadas (1999) as Anto #Usthad (1999) as Advocate #Pallavur Devanarayanan (1999) as Manavedathan Nampoothiri #The Godman (1999) as Karippetti Marthandan #Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam (2000) #Kallukondoru Pennu (2000) #Narasimham (2000) #Swayamvarapanthal (2000) #Satyameva Jayate (2000) #Pilots (2000) as Venkidi #Sharja To Sharja (2001) as Sethu #Naranathu Thampuran (2001) #Ravaanaprabhu (2001) cameo #Suryachakram (2001) # Nariman (2001) as Moytheen #Thandavam (2002) as Pushpakumar #Chathurangam (2002) as Alex #Sahodaran Sahadevan (2003) as Balagopalan #Njan Salpperu Ramankutty (2003) #Leader (2003) as Sadasivan #Kottaram Vaidyan (2004) as Thirumukham Pillai #Vamanapuram Bus Route (2004) as Rajappan #Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku (2004) as Pisharadi #Udayam (2004) #Njaan Salperu Raman Kutty (2004) as Sankaran #Mayilattam (2004) as Swaminathan #Chandrolsavam (2005) as C.I. Sugathan #
Rajamanikyam ''Rajamanikyam'' is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Anwar Rasheed and written by T. A. Shahid. It stars Mammootty in the title role along with Rahman, Manoj K Jayan, Cochin Haneefa, Ranjith, Salim Kumar, Sai ...
(2005) as Advocate #Anandabhadram (2005) #
Prajapathi ''Prajapathi'' () is a 2006 Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Ranjith. The film stars Mammootty, Siddique, Sreenivasan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sandhya, Seema, Nedumudi Venu and Sai Kumar. The music is by Tej Manoj and lyrics are ...
(2006) as Kumaran # The Don (2006) as Abdullah #Pothan Vava (2006) as Paulachan #Paranayakalam (2007) #
Chotta Mumbai ''Chotta Mumbai'' is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Anwar Rasheed, written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and co-produced by Maniyanpilla Raju. The film stars Mohanlal in the lead role with Siddique, Jagathy Sreekuma ...
(2007) as Adv. Menon # Big B (2007) as Dr. Venu # Nasrani (2007) as Kunjachan #Akkare Ninnoru Sultan (2007) #Janmam (2007) #Pakalnakshathragal (2008) #Oneway Ticket (2008) #Malabar Wedding (2008) #Sound of Boot (2008) #Annan Thampi (2008) # Twenty:20 (2008) #Thalappavu (2008) #
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(2009) # Perumaal (2009) #Kanmazha Peyyum Munpe (2009) #Ividam Swargamanu (2009) #
Shudharil Shudhan ''Shudharil Shudhan'' is a 2009 Malayalam-language film by debutant director Jayaraj Vijay, starring Mukesh, Kalabhavan Mani and Indrans. The film is about an estate worker named Ramankutty (Indrans) who is forced to lead a strike against the ...
(2009) as Kanaran #Dr Patient (2009) #Calendar (2009) #Duplicate(2009) as Devan #
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. Padmakuma ...
(2009) # Gulumal: The Escape (2009) #Plus Two (2010) # Happy Husbands (2010) # Oru Naal Varum (2010) #
Elsamma Enna Aankutty ''Elsamma Enna Aankutty'' () is a 2010 Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Lal Jose and written by M. Sindhuraj and Sangeeth Kollam starring Kunchacko Boban, Ann Augustine and Indrajith. The film was produced by Rejaputhra Visua ...
(2010) #
Kudumbasree Travels ''Kudumbasree Travels'' ( ml, കുടുംബശ്രീ ട്രാവൽസ്‌) is a 2011 Malayalam comedy film directed by Kiran starring Jayaram and Bhavana in the lead roles. It is a family oriented film, with Jayaram playing the r ...
(2011) #Ninnishtam Ennishtam (2011) #Arabim Ottakom P MAdhavan Nairum (2011) #Rathinirvedham (2011) #Innanu A Kalyanam (2011) #Vellaripravinte Changathi (2011) #Kunjettan (2011) #
Sevenes ''Sevenes'' is a 2011 Malayalam-language sports- action film written by Ikbal Kuttipuram and directed by Joshiy. The cast includes Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Nivin Pauly, Rejith Menon, Aju Varghese, and Vineeth Kumar in lead roles; and Nadia M ...
(2011) #
Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty ''Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty'' (''A Girl On Live'') is a 2012 Indian Malayalam satirical comedy drama film directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar, starring Nithya Menon, Shweta Menon, and Unni Mukundan in the lead roles. Cast *Nithya Menon as Manjula Ay ...
(2012) as Ayyappan #Da Thadiya (2012) – John Prakash (as the father of Sekhar Menon) # Simhasanam (2012) #Diamond Necklace (2012) #Ustad Hotel (2012) #Kunjaliyan (2012) # Cobra: Kottayam Brothers #
Ardhanaari ''Ardhanaari'' (2012) is a Malayalam film about the life of transgender people in Kerala. The film is directed by Santhosh Souparnika and produced by M. G. Sreekumar under his production house MG Sound & Frames. Manjula (Manoj K. Jayan), is a ...
(2013) #Black Butterfly (2013) #
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(2013) #Lokpal (2013) # Second Innings (2013) #Tourist Home (2013) #
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(2013) as Madan #
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- 2013 #
Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram ''Vaayai Moodi Pesavum'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language satirical romantic comedy film directed by Balaji Mohan. Produced by Varun Manian and S. Sashikanth under their respective production houses, Radiance Media Group and YNOT Studios, ...
– 2014 # My Dear Mummy - 2014 # Thamarassery to Thailand - 2014 # Bad Boys - 2014 # Close Friends -2014 # Munnariyippu - 2014 # Rosappookkaalam - 2014 #
Bangalore Days ''Bangalore Days'' is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language coming of age romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Anjali Menon, and co-produced by Anwar Rasheed and Sophia Paul under the banner Anwar Rasheed Entertainments and Weeken ...
– 2014 # Tamar Padar - 2014 # Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare - 2015 #
Premam ''Premam'' (transl. Love) is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language coming of age romance film written and directed by Alphonse Puthren. Produced by Anwar Rasheed, it features Nivin Pauly and Sai Pallavi in the prominent roles. The plot follows Geor ...
– 2015 #
Acha Dhin ''Acha Din'' () is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film written by Vijeesh A.C. and directed by G. Marthandan. The film stars Mammootty and Mansi Sharma. Cast * Mammootty as Durgaprasad * Mansi Sharma as Sheethal * Kishore ...
– 2015 #
Oru Second Class Yathra ''Oru Second Class Yathra'' () is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller drama film, written and directed by Jexson Antony and Rejis Antony in their debut film. Plot Police constables Balagopal (Sreejith Ravi) and Jolly Kurien (Joju ...
- 2015 #
Kanyaka Talkies ''Kanyaka Talkies'' (English translation: ''Virgin Talkies'') is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language film co-written and directed by K R Manoj in his feature directorial debut. It is based on a story by P. V. Shajikumar. The film premiered at the ...
- 2015 # Kukkiliyar - 2015 # Premam - 2016 #
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– 2016 #
Ore Mukham ''Ore Mukham'' () is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language mystery film directed by Sajith Jagadnandan and written by Deepu and Sandeep Sadanandan. It stars Dhyan Sreenivasan in lead role. The film told in a non-linear style, is set in two periods. ...
– 2016 #
Anuraga Karikkin Vellam ''Anuraga Karikkin Vellam'' (English: ''The Tender Coconut Water of Love'') is a 2016 Indian Malayalam romantic comedy film directed by debutant Khalid Rahman. It stars Biju Menon, Asif Ali, Asha Sharath and Rajisha Vijayan in lead roles. Writ ...
- 2016 # Karinkunnam 6's - 2016 #
Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho ''Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho'' is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Sidhartha Siva. It is produced by Kunchacko Boban, who also stars in the title role Kochavva along with Master Rudraksh Sudheesh as ...
- 2016 # Sakhavu - 2017 #
Comrade In America ''Comrade in America'' (abbreviated as ''CIA'') is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language adventure film directed by Amal Neerad, starring Dulquer Salmaan and Karthika Muralidharan in the lead roles. The music is composed by Gopi Sundar, and Renadiv ...
- 2017 #
Pullikkaran Staraa ''Pullikkaran Staraa'' () is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film written and directed by Syamdhar and starring Mammootty, Deepti Sati and Asha Sarath . The film released on 1 September 2017, coinciding with Onam and Bakrid festivals. ...
- 2017 # Adam Joan - 2017 #
Lavakusha ''Lavakusha'' (stylized as ''LavaKusha'') is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film directed by Gireesh Mano and starring Neeraj Madhav, Aju Varghese, Biju Menon, Deepti Sati, Aditi Ravi and Vijay Babu. The songs were composed by ...
- 2017 #
Shikkari Shambhu ''Shikkari Shambhu'' is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film directed by Sugeeth and written by Nishad Koya. The film features Kunchacko Boban, Sshivada, Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Hareesh Kanaran and Alphy Panjikaran in lead roles. ...
- 2018 #
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- 2018 #
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As a producer

*
Hello My Dear Wrong Number ''Hello My Dear Wrong Number'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Sreenivasan from a story by Priyadarshan. It stars Mohanlal, Maniyanpilla Raju, Jagathy Sreekumar, Lissy and Menak ...
(1985) *
Vellanakalude Nadu ''Vellanakalude Nadu'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language political satire crime film directed by Priyadarshan, written by Sreenivasan and produced by Maniyanpilla Raju. The film stars Mohanlal, Shobhana, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, M. G. So ...
(1988) *
Aye Auto ''Aye Auto'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Venu Nagavalli and produced by Maniyanpilla Raju. The film stars Mohanlal and Rekha in the lead roles. The songs were composed by Raveendran, while ...
(1990) *
Anaswaram ''Anaswaram'' is a 1991 Malayalam-language film directed by Jomon and starring Mammootty and Shweta Menon . This was Shweta Menon's first movie in Malayalam. The movie was produced by Maniyanpilla Raju under the banner of Sarawathy Chaithanya a ...
(1991) *
Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu ''Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language drama film, written and directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar, starring Manju Warrier, Thilakan, Biju Menon, Abbas and Kalabhavan Mani. The soundtrack was composed by M. G. Radhakr ...
(1999) *
Anandabhadram ''Anandabhadram'' (Anand's Bhadra) is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language dark fantasy horror film based on the novel of the same name by Sunil Parameshwaran. The film was the debut Malayalam film venture of director Santosh Sivan and actress Riy ...
(2005) *
Chotta Mumbai ''Chotta Mumbai'' is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Anwar Rasheed, written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and co-produced by Maniyanpilla Raju. The film stars Mohanlal in the lead role with Siddique, Jagathy Sreekuma ...
(2007) *
Oru Naal Varum ''Oru Naal Varum'' () is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language satirical film directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar, written by Sreenivasan, and produced by Maniyanpilla Raju. It stars Mohanlal and Sameera Reddy in her Malayalam debut, with Sreenivasan, ...
(2010) * Black Butterfly (2013) *
Pavada The ''lehenga'', ''lehnga'' or ''langa'' (also known as a ''ghagra'' or ''gagra'', ''chaniya'', ''pavadai'', or ''lacha'') is a form of ankle-length skirt from the Indian subcontinent. Different patterns and styles of traditional embroidery are used ...
(2016) *
Panchavarnathatha ''Panchavarnathatha'' () is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Ramesh Pisharody and co-written with Hari P. Nair. It was produced by Maniyanpilla Raju through Maniyanpilla Raju Productions, and stars Jayaram and Kunchacko B ...
(2018) *
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(2019) * Maheshum Maruthiyum (2022)


Television


As judge

*''Comedy Super Show'' (
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) *''Comedy Stars Plus'' (
Asianet Plus Asianet is an Indian Malayalam language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star (formerly ''Star India''), a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company India. Asianet and its channels are operated by Asianet Star Communicat ...
) *''Comedy Stars Season 2'' (
Asianet Asianet may refer to: Disney Star channels *Asianet Communications, an Indian media company wholly owned by Disney Star **Asianet (TV channel), a Malayalam language general entertainment channel **Asianet Plus, a Malayalam language general entertai ...
) *''Comedy Stars'' (
Asianet Asianet may refer to: Disney Star channels *Asianet Communications, an Indian media company wholly owned by Disney Star **Asianet (TV channel), a Malayalam language general entertainment channel **Asianet Plus, a Malayalam language general entertai ...
)


As host

*Beautiful minds (
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) *''
Laughing Villa ''Laughing Villa'' is an Indian Malayalam celebrity comedy chat show which premiered on Surya TV from 30 July 2016 to 17 November 2019. The first season of the show was hosted by south-Indian film actors ''Navya Nair'' and ''Maniyanpilla Raju' ...
'' ( Surya TV) * ''Malayali Durbar'' (
Amrita TV Amrita TV is an Indian Malayalam Language general Entertainment television channel owned by Mata Amritanandamayi Math. It was launched in 2005. Theme song The theme song, "Lokasamastha," was composed by Rahulraj for Mata Amritanandamayi's 50t ...
) *''Jambanum Thumbanum'' (
Asianet Plus Asianet is an Indian Malayalam language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star (formerly ''Star India''), a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company India. Asianet and its channels are operated by Asianet Star Communicat ...
)


As actor

* ''Ettu Sundarikalum Njanum'' ( Surya TV) 2004-2005 * ''Mahatma Gandhi Colony'' ( Surya TV) 2007-2008 * ''
Kadamattathu Kathanar Kadamattathu Kathanar ( a Syrian Orthodox Church priest of Kadamattom church) also known as Kadamattathachan (Father Kadamattom) was a priest (Kathanar) who is believed to have possessed supernatural powers and whose legends are closely related ...
'' (
Asianet Asianet may refer to: Disney Star channels *Asianet Communications, an Indian media company wholly owned by Disney Star **Asianet (TV channel), a Malayalam language general entertainment channel **Asianet Plus, a Malayalam language general entertai ...
)- 2004-2005 * ''Sthree'' (
Asianet Asianet may refer to: Disney Star channels *Asianet Communications, an Indian media company wholly owned by Disney Star **Asianet (TV channel), a Malayalam language general entertainment channel **Asianet Plus, a Malayalam language general entertai ...
) 1998-2000 * ''Laksharchana'' (
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) 1995-1996 *''Aarohanam'' (
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 ...
) 2013-2014 *''Akshayapatram'' (
Asianet Asianet may refer to: Disney Star channels *Asianet Communications, an Indian media company wholly owned by Disney Star **Asianet (TV channel), a Malayalam language general entertainment channel **Asianet Plus, a Malayalam language general entertai ...
)- 2001-2002


References


External links


Maniyanpilla Raju at MSI
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Raju, Maniyanpilla Male actors from Thiruvananthapuram Living people 1955 births Male actors in Malayalam cinema Malayalam film producers 20th-century Indian male actors Male actors in Malayalam television Indian male television actors Indian male film actors Film producers from Thiruvananthapuram