Edappal Ponnamkuzhi Veettil Parameswaran Sukumaran Nair (10 June 1948 – 16 June 1997), known

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as Sukumaran, was an Indian actor and producer of

Malayalam films 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' ...

. Sukumaran became a popular film star in

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during the 1970s. He was considered one of the superstar trios of Malayalam cinema during the late 1970s and early 1980s along with

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and

Jayan Krishnan Nair (25 July 1939 – 16 November 1980), better known by his stage name Jayan, was an Indian actor, naval officer, stunt performer and cultural icon of the 1970s and 1980s. He starred in over 150 Malayalam films. During his film caree ...

. Later, he became known for his character roles and antagonistic roles during the 1980s and 1990s, notably the villain in '' CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed.''(1994) and ''

Onnaam Muhurtham ''Onnaam Muhurtham'' is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Rahim Chelavoor. The film stars Mukesh, Sukumaran, Archana and Siddique in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Kannur Rajan. Cast *Mukesh as Vishwanathan *Su ...

''(1991), playing character roles in films like ''

Souhrudam ''Souhrudam'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Kaloor Dennis. The film stars Mukesh, Urvashi, Sai Kumar and Parvathy. The film has musical score by Shyam. Plot The story is about two newly ...

''(1990). In 1978, he won the

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for Best Actor for his performance in

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's ''

Bandhanam ''Bandhanam'' ( en, Bondage) is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and produced by V. B. K. Menon. The film stars Shobha, Sukumaran, Sankaradi and Shubha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. B. Sreen ...

''. As a producer, he produced such films as ''

Irakal ''Irakal'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language psychological thriller film written and directed by K. G. George and produced by Sukumaran. The film stars K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Thilakan, Sukumaran, Ashokan, and Radha. The film won two Kerala St ...

'' and ''

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''. On 16 June 1997, Sukumaran suffered a massive heart attack and died. He was 49 at the time of his death.

Early life

Sukumaran was born at

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, Ponnani taluk,

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, Madras Presidency,

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(Present-day

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) in the year 1948 as the eldest son of Parameshwaran Nair and Subhadra P Nair.Weblokam �
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He had two younger brothers and a sister. Dr Sethumadhavan, Dr Sivadasan and Smt Sathee Devi. Sukumaran was educated at St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Pala, and at Church Mission Society Higher Secondary School, Thrissur. After completing his master's degree in English literature from

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with gold medal, he began a job as a college lecturer for three years at

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and

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Career

During his tenure teaching English at

, Tamil Nadu, Sukumaran got an offer to act in the Malayalam movie ''

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'', directed by

. He accepted the role of a defiant youngster in the film. The film went on to win accolades from all over and won a couple of

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as well. Despite being noted as a talented actor, Sukumaran did not receive any offers for some time after. He was thinking of returning to the teaching profession, when he was offered a role in ''Shankupushpam''. With that film, Sukumaran carved a niche for himself in the

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industry. He worked with director

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in the film ''Thacholi Thankappan'' (1983). ''Thakilu Kottampuram'', directed by Balukiriyath was one of his Best films in the 80s, He then went on to act in substantial roles in films such as '' Avalude Ravukal'', ''Angadi'', ''Bandhanam'', ''Etho Oru Swapnam'', ''Manasa Vacha Karmana'', ''Ahimsha'', ''Spodanam'', ''

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'', ''Angakkuri'', ''

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'', ''Theekkadal'', ''Sandarbam'', ''

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'' and ''Kottayam Kunjachanan''. By the year 1985, he had stopped playing hero roles. His role as a defiant police officer in ''

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'' and its sequel ''

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'', directed by

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, was noted for its characterisation and earned cult status when the third sequel in the series, ''

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'', had Sai Kumar portraying the son of the police officer, with the mannerisms and voice tone of Sukumaran. Sukumaran won the

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in 1978 for his role in ''Bandhanam''. Sukumaran had his own production company, called Indraraj Creations. One of his productions ''Irakal'', directed by

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, was selected for the Indian Panorama in the

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(IFFI). The

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(AMMA) had sidelined and unofficially banned Sukumaran from films for around three years during the mid-90s, for some of the comments he made on the industry and its politics. His last film was ''Shibiram'', directed by T. S. Suresh Babu. Sukumaran died suddenly due to a massive

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on 16 June 1997.

Personal life

Sukumaran married actress

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on 17 October 1978. They have two sons, both work in

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;

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and

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. Actress Poornima Mohan and journalist Supriya Menon are his daughters-in-law. His grand daughter

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is a

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Awards

– 1978 – ''Bandhanam'' (directed by

)

Filmography

*''

'' (1973) - Appu *'' Neelakannukal'' (1974) *''Ayodhya'' (1975) Guest role *'' Chumaduthangi'' (1975) *''

Omanakkunju ''Omanakkunju'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Madhu, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Th ...

'' (1975) *'' Priye Ninakku Vendi'' (1975) *'' Ullasa Yaathra'' (1975) *''

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'' (1975) - Nanu *'' Utharayanam'' (1975) *'' Lakshmi Vijayam'' (1976) *'' Amme Anupame'' (1977) *'' Angeekaaram'' (1977) - Ravi *''

Innale Innu ''Innale Innu'' is a 1977 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film ...

'' (1977) *'' Santha Oru Devatha'' (1977) *'' Sankhupushpam'' (1977) - Venu *'' Sooryakanthi'' (1977) *'' Aazhi Alayaazhi'' (1978) *''

'' (1978) - Unnikrishnan Menon *'' Bhrashtu'' (1978) *'' Ee Manohara Theeram'' (1978) - Chandrashekhara Menon *'' Etho Oru Swapnam'' (1978) *''

Gaandharvam ''Gaandharvam'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by B. K. Pottekkad. The film stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, Bahadoor and Major Sundararajan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Cast * Prem Nazir ...

'' (1978) *'' Ini Aval Urangatte'' (1978) *'' Jayikkaanaay Janichavan'' (1978) *''

Kalpavriksham ''Kalpavriksham'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Sasikumar, Hariharan and produced by T. K. K. Nambiar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Jayabharathi, Sukumaran, Bhavani, and M. G. Soman . Radha is in search for the ...

'' (1978) - Ajayan/Vasu *''

Kaathirunna Nimisham ''Kaathirunna Nimisham'' () is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Baby. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Vidhubala, Jayan, Jayabharathi and M. G. Soman. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Cast *Kamal Haasan as Raju * ...

'' (1978) ... Raghu *'' Madaalasa'' (1978) - Pattalam Vasu *''

Mannu ''Mannu'' ( en, The Soil) is a 1978 Malayalam film directed by K. G. George with Soman, P. K. Abraham, Sharada and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The feudal melodrama about greed & superstition narrates a tale of the struggle of the poor Damu (S ...

'' (1978) - Krishnan Nair's Son *'' Pichipoo'' (1978) *'' Rajan Paranja Kadha'' (1978) *'' Randilonnu'' (1978) Mohan *''

Randu Penkuttikal ''Randu Penkuttikal'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Mohan from a screenplay by Surasu, which is partially based on the novel of the same name by V. T. Nandakumar. In a later interview, director Mohan said that he never rea ...

'' (1978) *'' Sathrathil Oru Raathri'' (1978) *'' Soothrakkaari'' (1978) *''

Agnivyooham ''Agni Vyooham'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by R. S. Prabhu. The film stars Shubha, Sukumaran, Kanakadurga and Sankaradi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast * Shub ...

'' (1979) *'' Ankakkuri'' (1979) *'' Ente Neelakaasham'' (1979) *'' Ente Sneham Ninakku Mathram'' (1979) *''Hridayathil Nee Mathram'' (1979) *'' Ival Oru Naadody'' (1979) *'' Kannukal'' (1979) - Damu *'' Kazhukan'' (1979) - Gopi *'' Lilly Pookkal'' (1979) *'' Lovely'' (1979) *'' Maalika Paniyunnavar'' (1979) *''

Manasa Vacha Karmana ''Manasa Vacha Karmana'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by P. V. Gangadharan. The film stars Jayabharathi, Sukumaran, M. G. Soman and Seema in the lead roles and was scored by A. T. Ummer. The film has a ...

'' (1979) *'' Mochanam'' (1979) *''

Neeyo Njaano ''Neeyo Njaano'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by M. Mani. The film stars MG Soman, Sukumaran and Ambika in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast * M. G. Soman as D ...

'' (1979)...Prasad *''

Radha Enna Pennkutti ''Radha Enna Penkutti'' is a 1979 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by Krishnaswami Reddiar. The film stars Sankaradi, Sukumaran, Sumathi (actress), Baby Sumathi and Jalaja in ...

'' (1979) *''Sandhyaragam'' (1979) *''

Thuramukham ''Thuramukham'' () is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Jeassy and written by Alleppey Sheriff from a story by Sherly. It was produced by J. J. Kuttikkad. The film stars Sukumaran, M. G. Soman, Jose Prakash and Ambika in ...

'' (1979) *'' Vadaka Veedu'' (1979) *''

Aagamanam ''Aagamanam'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Jeassy and produced by G. Sugunan. The film stars Sukumari, Srividya, M. G. Soman and Ravikumar in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Vidyadharan. Cast *Sukumari as Subhadr ...

'' (1980) - George Thomas *''

Adhikaram ''Adhikaram'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by R. S. Prabhu. The film stars Seema, Sukumaran, Sharada and Raghavan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast * Seema as Ge ...

'' (1980) - Rajendran *'' Aambal Poovu'' (1980) *'' Angaadi'' (1980) - Gopi *'' Aniyatha Valakkal'' (1980) - Ganesh *'' Chaakara'' (1980) - Devarajan *''

Dooram Arike ''Dooram Arike'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Jeassy and produced by O. M. John. The film stars Sukumari, Srividya, Sankaradi and Sukumaran . The film has musical score and songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Plot ''Dooram ...

'' (1980) *'' Idi Muzhakkam'' (1980) - Krishnan Thirumeni *'' Ishtamanu Pakshe'' (1980) *''

Ithile Vannavar ''Ithile Vannavar'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by M. Mani. The film stars Madhu, Sheela, MG Soman and Sukumaran. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast * Madhu as Rajan, police off ...

'' (1980) *''

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'' (1980) *'' Kalika'' (1980) - Joseph *''

Kaavalmaadam ''Kaavalmaadam'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar. The film stars Jose, Ambika, K. P. Ummer and Kuthiravattam Pappu in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Jose as Ramu *Ambika as Mal ...

'' (1980) - Rajasekharan Thampi *''

Kochu Kochu Thettukal ''Kochu Kochu Thettukal'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Mohan. The film stars Sukumaran, Hema Choudhary, Innocent, Beena and Shubha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Sukumaran *Hema Chaudhary * Shu ...

'' (1980) *''

Pralayam ''Pralayam'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by T. K. Balachandran. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Sukumaran and Sankaradi. The film's score was composed by A. T. Ummer. Cast Soun ...

'' (1980) - Vishwan *''

'' (1980) - Jayadevan *'' Sishirathil Oru Vasantham'' (1980) *'' Soorya Daaham'' (1980) *''

Thaliritta Kinakkal ''Thaliritta Kinakkal'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Gopikumar. The film stars Prathap Pothen, Sukumaran, Kuthiravattam Pappu and Madhumalini in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Jithin Shyam. The film is famous ...

'' (1980) *'' Theekkadal'' (1980) - Varghese *'' Theeram Thedunnavar'' (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 sco ...

'' (1980) - Jayan *''

Vilkkanundu Swapnangal ''Vilkkanundu Swapnangal'' () is a 1980 Malayalam-language drama film, directed by Azad, written by M.T. Vasudevan Nair and produced by V. B. K Menon. The film stars Sukumaran, Srividya, Sudheer, Bahadoor and Sreenivasan. The film also features ...

'' (1980) - Rajagopal *'' Aarathi'' (1981) - Simon Peter *'' Agni Saram'' (1981) *'' Agni Yudham'' (1981) *''

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'' (1981) - Devan *'' Aambal Poovu'' (1981) *''

Anthiveyilile Ponnu ''Anthiveyilile Ponnu'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Radhakrishnan (RK) and produced by Panchami Enterprises. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Lakshmi, Jagathy Sreekumar and Kalpana. The film has musical score by Salil ...

'' (1981) *'' Arangum Aniyarayum'' (1981) - Raghu *''

Arayannam ''Arayannam'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Gopikumar. The film stars Sukumari, Sathar, Sukumaran and Jagannatha Varma in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Pukazhenthi. Cast * Sukumari as Nalini's mother *Sathaa ...

'' (1981) - Madhu *'' Asthamikkatha Pakalukal'' (1981)- Suku *'' Avatharam'' (1981) - Shivan *'' Dantha Gopuram'' (1981) *'' Dhruvasangamam'' (1981) *'' Ellam Ninakku Vendi'' (1981) - Mohan *'' Enne Snehikkoo Enne Maathram'' (1981) *''

Greeshma Jwala ''Greeshma Jwala'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan. The film stars Ratheesh, Sukumaran, Seema and Surekha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Ratheesh as Karuthan *Sukumaran ...

'' (1981) - Hari *'' Itha Oru Dhikkari'' (1981)- Suku *''Ithihasam'' (1981) *''

Kathayariyathe ''Kathayariyathe'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Mohan and produced by A. Raghunath. The film stars Srividya, Sukumaran, M. G. Soman and Ranipadmini in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Srividya a ...

'' (1981) - Vishnu *'' Kaattu Kallan'' (1981)- Ravindran *''

'' (1981) *'' Nizhalyudham'' (1981) *'' Orikkal Koodi'' (1981) - Soman *'' Sankharsham'' (1981) - Jagadeesh *'' Sneham Oru Pravaaham'' (1981) *''

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) - Gopi *''

Thakilu Kottampuram ''Thakilu Kottampuram'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by Balu Kiriyath based on the story ''Venalil Vidarunna Pookkal'' by S. Thankappan, who also produced the film. It stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Mohanlal and Jagat ...

'' (1981)... Unnikrsihna Kurup *'' Swarnappakshikal'' (1981) *''

Valarthumrugangal ''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) - Daredevil Bhaskaran *''

Aa Divasam ''Aa Divasam'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by M. Mani and written by Jagathy N. K. Achari from a story by Mani. The film stars Mammootty, Sukumaran, and Jagathy Sreekumar, and also features Mohanlal. The fi ...

'' (1982) *'' Anguram'' (1982) *'' Ayudham'' (1982) *''

Dheera ''Dheera'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy and produced by Raghu Kumar. The film stars Sukumaran, Ambika, M. G. Soman and Sumalatha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Raghu Kumar. Cast *Sukumaran as Vinod ...

'' (1982) *''

Aarambham ''Aarambham'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, written by Cochin Haneefa, directed by Joshiy and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. with an ensemble cast starring Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sukumaran, M. G. Soman, K. P. Ummer, Srividya, Sumalatha and R ...

'' (1982) - Rajan *''

Ethiraalikal ''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 *Srividya ...

'' (1982) - Gopi *'' Ivan Oru Simham'' (1982) *''

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) *'' Kurukkante Kalyanam'' (1982) - Sivasubrahmania Hariramachandran *''

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) - Sukumaran *''

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 *Satha ...

'' (1982) *'' Ponnum Poovum'' (1982) - Balan Nair *''

Post Mortem An autopsy (post-mortem examination, obduction, necropsy, or autopsia cadaverum) is a surgical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a corpse by dissection to determine the cause, mode, and manner of death or to evaluate any dis ...

'' (1982) - Peter *''

Sara Varsham ''Saravarsham'' is a 1982 Malayalam drama film starring Sukumaran, Zarina Wahab, Mammootty and Sathyakala. Plot Sumesh is the only child of his parents. He is living in constant depression after knowing that he is impotent and cannot have chil ...

'' (1982) - Dr. K. Sumesh *''

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'' (1982) *'' Sooryan'' (1982) - Gopinadhan Nair *''

Thuranna Jail ''Thuranna Jail'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar. The film stars Jayabharathi, Sathaar, Sukumaran and M. G. Soman in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Johnson. The film was a remake of the Hindi film ''Do ...

'' (1982) - Gopi *'' Varikuzhi'' (1982) *''

Belt Mathai ''Belt Mathai'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by T. S. Mohan. The film stars Sukumaran, Adoor Bhasi, Jose Prakash, Ratheesh, Lalu Alex and Krishnachandran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Raveendran. This film was Su ...

'' (1983) - Belt Mathai/Mathews *''

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 ...

'' (1983) *''

Kattaruvi ''Kaattaruvi'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar. The film stars Mammootty, Sukumaran and Jalaja in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Mammootty - Vasu *Sukumaran- Munni * Jalaja - Radha * ...

'' (1983) *'' Kinnaram'' (1983) *'' Mandanmmar Londanil'' (1983)... Raghu *'' Pourusham'' (1983) *'' Sandhya Vandanam'' (1983) *'' Thacholi Thankappan'' (1983) - Thankappan *'' Vaashi'' (1983) *'' Swapname Ninakku Nandi'' (1983)... Madhavankutty *''Attahaasam'' (1984) *'' Aayiram Abhilashangal'' (1984) *'' Inakkilly'' (1984) - The Priest *''

Ivide Ingane ''Ivide Ingane'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy. The film stars Ratheesh, Sukumaran, Seema and T. G. Ravi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Ratheesh as Jayan *Sukumaran as Market Raju * Seema a ...

'' (1984) - Raju *'' Karimbu'' (1984) *'' Kudumbam Oru Swargam Bharya Oru Devatha'' (1984) - Aravindan *'' Mainakam'' (1984) - Sathyan *'' NH 47'' (1984)... Rahim *'' Nethavu'' (1984) *'' Nishedhi'' (1984) - Raju *''

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) - Sethu Pilla *''

Oru Sumangaliyude Katha ''Oru Sumangaliyude Katha'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Baby, with story written by Oscar Movies' M. Bhaskar and produced by S. Kumar. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Ratheesh and Santhosh ...

'' (1984) - Rajendran *''

Rakshassu ''Rakshassu'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam horror film, directed by Hassan and produced by Areefa Hassan. The film stars Baby, Sukumaran, Baby Ajitha and Bheeman Raghu in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Sukumar ...

'' (1984) - Sukumaran *''

Sandarbham 'Sandarbham' ( ml, സന്ദര്‍ഭം) is a 1984 Malayalam film directed by Joshy, written by Cochin Haneefa, screenplay by Kaloor Dennis, and starring Mammootty, Sukumaran, Saritha, Seema, P. K. Abraham, K. P. A. C. Sunny and Un ...

'' (1984) *''

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) - Sathyaseelan *''

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 a ...

'' (1984) *'' Aarodum Parayaruthu'' (1985) *'' Choodatha Pookal'' (1985) - Mohan *''

'' (1985) - *''

Janakeeya Kodathi ''Janakeeya Kodathi'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hassan and produced by Areefa Hassan. The film stars Madhu, Srividya, Prameela and Ratheesh in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast * Madhu *Srividy ...

'' (1985) - Chennikal Velayudhan *'' Mounanombaram'' (1985) - *''

Aavanazhi ''Aavanazhi'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran. The film deals with social and political issues of that time. It stars Mammootty, Geetha, Seema, Sukumaran, Captain Raju, Janardan ...

'' (1986) - Jayachandran *'' Annoru Ravil'' (1986) - Indrajith *''

Nyayavidhi ''Nyayavidhi'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Joshiy and produced by Joy Thomas. The film stars Mammootty, Shobhana, Sukumaran and Lalu Alex. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Plot Paramu and Johnny frame ...

'' (1986) - Makforce Saayippu *''

'' (1986) *''

Achuvettante Veedu ''Achuvettante Veedu'' (Malayalam : അച്ചുവേട്ടന്റെ വീട്) is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Balachandra Menon and starring Nedumudi Venu, Balachandra Menon and Rohini Hattangadi in the lea ...

'' (1987) - Prabhakaran *''

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 musi ...

'' (1987) - Jayadevan/Kurup Sir *''

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'' (1988) - K G Ramachandran *''

Ayitham ''Ayitham'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Venu Nagavally and produced by Ambika and Radha sisters. The film stars Mohanlal, Ambika, Radha and Sukumari in lead roles. The film features music compose ...

'' (1988) - Abukka *''

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 ...

'' (1988) - D. I. G. Menon *'' Oozham'' (1988) *''

'' (1988) - Dy SP Devadas *''

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'' (1988) - Rajasekharan *''

Ulsavapittennu ''Ulsavapittennu'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Bharath Gopi and written by John Paul. The film stars Mohanlal, Parvathy Jayaram, Jayaram and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film has musical score composed by ...

'' (1988) - Ravi *''

Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas ''Unnikrishnante Aadyathe Christmas'' is a 1988 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Kamal, produced by Kitho, and scripted by John Paul and Kaloor Dennis. The film stars Jayaram, Suresh Gopi, Sumalatha and Innocent in the lead roles. The film h ...

'' (1988) - Paul Kallookkaran *''

'' (1988) - Thomas Mathew *'' Aayiram Chirakulla Moham'' (1989) - *'' Aazhikkoru Muthu'' (1989) - Prabhakaran *''

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) *''

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 ...

'' (1989) - Chief Minister *'' Bhadrachitta'' (1989) - Sivan *''

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'' (1989) - Chandrappan aka Bhai *''

Dasharatham ''Dasharatham'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mohanlal, Rekha, Murali, Nedumudi Venu, Sukumaran, Karamana Janardanan Nair, Sukumari, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, K. P. ...

'' (1989) - Dr. Hameed *''

Jaathakam ''Jaathakam'' (English: Horoscope) is a 1989 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Suresh Unnithan and written by Lohithadas.The film stars Madhu, Jayaram, Shari, Thilakan and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by R. Somash ...

'' (1989) - Somasekharan Nair *''

'' (1989) - Devadas *''

Kaalal Pada ''Kaalal Pada'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Viji Thampi and written by Ranjith (director), Ranjith. The film stars Jayaram, Suresh Gopi, Rahman (actor), Rahman and Ratheesh. The film has musical score ...

'' (1989) *'' Kali karyamaai: Crime Branch'' (1989) - Susheelan *''

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'' (1989) *''

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'' (1989) *'' Utharam'' (1989) - Mathew Joseph *''

Eenam Thettatha Kattaru ''Eenam Thettaatha Kaattaaru '' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Vinod Kumar, starring Sukumaran and Jayalalita in the lead roles. Cast * Sukumaran as Jayan * Jayalalita as Neeli * Cochin Haneefa as George * Viji as Ponni * V ...

'' (1989) - Jayan *''

Kottayam Kunjachan ''Kottayam Kunjachan'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and written by Dennis Joseph, loosely based on a novel by Muttathu Varkey. It stars Mammootty in the title role as Kunjachan, with Ra ...

'' (1990)- Uppukandam Korah *''

Marupuram ''Marupuram'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language action fiction, action thriller film, thriller film directed by Viji Thampi and written by Renjith and Kaloor Dennis. The film stars Jayaram, Mukesh (actor), Mukesh, Urvashi (actress), Urvashi ...

'' (1990) *''

Mukham ''Mukham'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film co-written and directed by Mohan, starring Mohanlal, Nassar and Ranjini in the lead roles. The film does not have any songs, but features a musical score composed by Johnson. It i ...

'' (1990) - Minnal Madhavan *Vasavadatha (1990) *Arangu (1990) *'' Naale Ennundengil'' (1990) - Jayan *'' Oliyampukal'' (1990) - M. Thomas *''

Randam Varavu ''Randam Varavu'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film, directed by K. Madhu and written by John Paul. The film stars Jayaram, Rekha, Jagathy Sreekumar and Sukumaran. The film's musical score is by Shyam. This film was a b ...

'' (1990) - Hariprasad *''

Vyooham ''Vyooham'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language action film, directed by Sangeeth Sivan, starring Raghuvaran, Sukumaran, Captain Raju, Babu Antony, Urvashi, Rajan P. Dev and Parvathy Jayaram. It was the debut directorial of Sangeeth Sivan. T ...

'' (1990) - Mohan *'' Chakravarthy'' (1991) - Shivaraman *''

Koodikazhca ''Koodikazhcha'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam film, directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and produced by Thomi Kunju. The film stars Jayaram, Jagadish, Urvashi and Usha in lead roles. The film had musical score by S. P. Venkatesh. Plot Alice belon ...

'' (1991) - Thommichan *''

'' (1991) - Ananthan Nambiar *''

'' (1991) - John Samuel *''

Mahassar ''Mahassar'' is a 1991 Indian Malayalam film, directed by C. P. Vijayakumar. The film has musical score by Raveendran. Cast *Sukumaran as M. G. Panikkar *M. G. Soman as Venugopal *KPAC Sunny as Judge *Mala Aravindan as Shivadasan *Raghu as Sur ...

'' (1991) - MG Panikkar *''

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'' (1992) *'' Janam'' (1993) - Lukose *''

Sainyam ''Sainyam'' is a 1994 Malayalam-language film written by S. N. Swamy and directed by Joshi. Starring Mammootty, Mukesh, Priya Raman, Mohini, Vikram, Dileep and Sukumaran in main roles. The film score and soundtrack were composed by S. P. Venkate ...

'' (1993) *''

Uppukandam Brothers ''Uppukandam Brothers'' is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and written by Kaloor Dennis from a story by Thommichan Neendoor. The film stars Captain Raju, Mohan Raj, Babu Antony, Jagadish, Baiju Santho ...

'' (1993) *''

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'' (1994) - Madhava Menon *'' CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed.'' (1994) - Ananthapadmanabhan *''

Pingami ''Pingami'' () is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Reghunath Paleri based on his own short story ''Kumarettan Parayaatha Kadha''. It was produced by Mohanlal through the company ...

'' (1994) - George Mathew *'' Rajadhani'' (1994) - C.K. Radhakrishnan *'' Bharanakoodam'' (1994) - Commissioner Venugopal *''Boxer'' (1995) - John Samuel *''

Indian Military Intelligence ''Indian Military Intelligence'' is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by T. S. Suresh Babu, starring K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Babu Antony and Murali. This film was a third box_office hit Malayalam film of the year behind Mazhayethum Mu ...

'' (1995) *''

Prayikkara Pappan ''Prayikkara Pappan'' is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and written by Shaji Pandavath. The film stars Murali, Madhu, Jagadish, Bheeman Raghu, Sukumaran, Raghavan, Chippy, Geetha and Surendra Pal. The fi ...

'' (1995) *''Kidilol Kidilam'' (1995) - Superintendent of Police *'' Shibiram'' (1997) *''Vamsam'' (1997) *''Nandhanam'' (2002) Photo Archieve *''Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action'' (2011) Photo Archieve *''Ittimani: Made in China'' (2019) Photo Archieve *'' Bro Daddy'' (2022) - Chacko Kattadi (Photo Archive)

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