Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair (16 October 191611 March 1997) was an Indian

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, playwright,

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lyricist A lyricist is a songwriter who writes lyrics (the spoken words), as opposed to a composer, who writes the song's music which may include but not limited to the melody, harmony, arrangement and accompaniment. Royalties A lyricist's incom ...

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, film director and

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, though he is best known as an actor in Malayalam cinema. He is the recipient of

Padma Shri Padma Shri ( IAST: ''padma śrī''), also spelled Padma Shree, is the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is conf ...

from the Government of India, which is one of the highest civilian honours in India. In a career that spanned about 47 years, he acted in over 700 films. He is considered to be the "First

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in Mollywood". In 1993, he was honoured with the J. C. Daniel Award,

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's highest honour for contributions to Malayalam cinema.

Early life

Sukumaran Nair was born on 16 October 1916 in the village of Thikkurissy,

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, then part of

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. The village of Thikkurissy is now in Nanchilnadu,

Kanyakumari district Kanniyakumari district is one of the 38 districts in Tamil Nadu state and the southernmost district in mainland India. It stands second in terms of population density among the districts of Tamil Nadu. It is also the richest district in Tamil Na ...

Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu (; , TN) is a state in southern India. It is the tenth largest Indian state by area and the sixth largest by population. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu is the home of the Tamil people, whose Tamil language ...

. He was born in an aristocratic

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family to Mangat C. Govinda Pillai and N. Lekshmi Amma.Biography
Thikkurissy.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012. He was a good writer and an orator even when he was doing his schooling in Marthandam Government Boys School. He wrote his first poem at the age of 8 and his poem was published for the first time when he was 14 in ''Dhakshina Bharathi''. His poems were collectively published as a book named ''Kedavilakku'' when he was 20.
. Weblokam.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012. His parents wanted him to secure a government job, but he launched his career in writing and arts even before he completed his studies. Incidentally, his sister L. Omanakkunjamma was the first female magistrate in India.

Career

He launched his career as a playwright. His plays ''Mareechika'' and ''Kalakaran'' were hugely successful. He then went on to write three more—''Sthree'', ''Maya'' and ''Sariyo Thetto''—that revolutionised the professional play scenario in

Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 2 ...

. He replaced the melodramatic romantic musicals, which ruled the roost till then, with dialogue centred prose plays having themes of

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and social importance. He entered the Malayalam film industry in 1950, which was in its early years with only about 10 films produced.Cinema History
. malayalamcinema.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012. He debuted in the industry with the film adaptation of his breakthrough play ''Sthree''. He produced the film and played the protagonist as well. It failed to make much impact at the box office, the film scene in

Kerala Kerala ( ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South ...

then being ruled by

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and

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films. Thikkurussy's next film '' Jeevitha Nouka'' (1951), produced by K and K Productions and directed by K. Vembu, was a turning point in Malayalam film history. It dealt with the theme of ego clashes in a joint family and was a big commercial success: It is touted as the first superhit in Malayalam film history. The success also made Thikkurissy the first superstar of Kerala. ''Jeevitha nouka'' was dubbed into four languages including

. In 1952, he acted in ''Navalokam'' with a socially significant theme with Miss Kumari, who would later become the pet of the masses after the success of ''Neelakkuyil'' (1954). ''Navalokam'' did not make it big at the box office, but Thikkurissy cemented his superstardom with a big hit in the same year. ''Visappinte Vili'' had Prem Nazir, then a novice. Thikkurissy coined Prem Nazir's screen name (his actual name was Abdul Khader). In 1953, another landmark of his, titled ''Sariyo Thetto'', was released. It was a film adaptation of his play of the same name. ''Sariyo Thetto'' had him handling the story, screenplay, dialogues, lyrics and direction departments besides playing the pivotal role.Movies
. thikkurissy.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012. With that Thikkurissy established himself as an inseparable element of Malayalam film industry. In 1968, he acted in the first full-length comedy film, ''

Viruthan Shanku ''Viruthan Shanku'' is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by P. Venu, starring Adoor Bhasi and Ambika. It revolves around Vikraman, and how he tricks people and steals their valuables in a comic way and also how he wins the hea ...

'', directed by

P. Venu P. Venu (8 November 1940 – 25 May 2011), was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and lyricist with over 20 films to his name.His directorial venture Udhyogastha in 1967 was the first-ever multi-star cast film of the south Indi ...

. He was credited with lyrics, screenplay and direction in many films. The 13 films for which he was the lyricist includes ''Sthree'', ''Palunku Paathram'', ''Devasundari'', ''Urvashi Bharathi'', ''Poojapushpam'' and ''Balloon''. He wrote story and screenplay for ''Muthalali'' and ''Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi''. He directed the films ''Sariyo Thetto, Poojapushpam, Achante Bharya, Palunkupathram, Saraswati, Nurse'' and ''Urvashi Bharathi''. His major acting ventures are ''Jeevithanauka, Navalokam, Visappinte Vili, Iruttinte Atmavu, Swayamvaram, Umma, Bhakthakuchela, Nadi, Thulabharam, Maya, Abhijathyam, Surveykkallu, Avanazhi and ''Aryan''.Weblokam profile: p. 2
. Weblokam.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012.

Screen-naming

Thikkurussy coined screen-names of many actors in Malayalam cinema. Actors who were renamed by Thikkurissy include * Prem Nazir; actual name: Abdul KhaderPrema Manmadhan (14 October 2005). . *S. J. Dev (stage actor and father of

Rajan P. Dev Rajan P. Dev (20 May 1951 – 29 July 2009) was an Indian film and stage actor. He was born in Cherthala in the Alappuzha district of the former state Thiru-Kochi (present day Kerala). He had acted in over 500 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu ...

); actual name: Devassia *

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; actual name: Madhavan Nair *

Jose Prakash Jose Prakash (14 April 1925 – 24 March 2012) was an Indian actor and singer who worked in Malayalam cinema. He was a singer turned actor who had appeared in more than 300 films mostly in antagonist roles. He was awarded with the J. C. Daniel ...

; actual name: K Baby Joseph *

Bahadoor Padiyath Kochumoideen Kunjalu (1930 22 May 2000), known by his stage name Bahadoor, was an Indian actor and comedian who, along with Adoor Bhasi, redefined the way in which comedy and funny scenes were perceived in the Malayalam cinema. They ...

; actual name: Kunjali *

Kuthiravattom Pappu Padmadalakshan, better known by his stage name Kuthiravattam Pappu (24 December 1936 – 25 February 2000), was a popular Indian stage and film actor. His repertoire of acting was based on his unique style and use of the '' Kozhikodan'' dialect, ...

; actual name: Padmadalakshan

Personal life

Thikkurissy married three times in his life. His first wife was Sarojini Kunjamma, daughter of Madhavan Unnithan, who belonged to a prominent family in

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, Alappuzha, known as Samudayathil. The couple has two daughters. The eldest, Shyamala Devi Kunjamma alias Lekha was an executive engineer in Ernakulam. Their second daughter Geethadevi Kunjamma is a housewife in Pujappura,

Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram (; ), also known by its former name Trivandrum (), is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the most populous city in Kerala with a population of 957,730 as of 2011. The encompassing urban agglomeration populati ...

. After parting ways with his first wife, Thikkurussy married play actor Ambalapuzha Meenakshy Amma. The couple had a son named Rajahamsan, who now lives in

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. The second marriage also didn't last long and Thikkurussy married K. Sulochana Devi, who was a singer and dancer. This marriage however was successful and lasted for more than four decades till his death. Thikkurissy had a daughter from this marriage named Kanakasree. She, like her father was interested in poetry and took name as a good poet. Thikkurussy had a personal tragedy when Kanakasree died due to a bike accident in 1989. During his final days, he suffered from many diseases owing to his advanced age. Finally, he died on 11 March 1997 aged 80 in

, due to

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Awards

The major awards that he received are: *

Padmashri Padma Shri (IAST: ''padma śrī''), also spelled Padma Shree, is the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is conferred ...

from the

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− 1973 *

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− 1986 *

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for Best Actor − 1972 * J. C. Daniel Award (

for Lifetime Achievement) – 1995 *Fellowship of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy − 1983 *Mannathu Padmanabhan Award − 1989 *Film Readers Gallop-poll Award − 1963 *All Kerala Social Service Association Award − 1971 *Bombay Nirthya Sindhu Award − 1991 *Guru Chengannur Award 1991 * Prem Nazir Award − 1992 *N.Krishna Pillai Award 1992 *Palakkad Film Festival Award − 1995 *Pushpasree Award − 1995 *Bangalore Kalavedi Award − 1994 *Film Critics Association Award − 1995 *Kerala Kaumudhi Readers Club Award − 1994 *Film Guidance Society Award − 1996 *Government of India Emeritus Fellowship for Contribution in the field of Art and Literature From 1 April 1996 to 31 March 1998 *Talents of Universities Creative Heights Award − 1996 *Navachedhana Award − 1994 *Soorya Award − 1994 *Travancore Devaswam Board Award. – 1972 *Sree Moolanagaram Fine Arts Society Award − 1997 *Abhinaya Saamrat − 1991 *Nataka Chakravarthy − 1991 *Chalachithra Prathibha − 1993 *Chalachithra Rathnam − 1994 *Chalachithra Acharyan − 1994 *Malayala Chalachithra Kulapathy 1994 *Sarasadrutha Kavi − 1994 *Kala Vibhooshan − 1994 *Bheeshma Charya − 1994 *Sarvakala Sarva Bhouman − 1994 *Guru Karanavar − 1995 *Kala Jyothi − 1996 *Sarasa Vachaspathy − 1996 *Sadasya Thilakan − 1996

Selected filmography

Direction

Urvashi Bharathi ''Urvashi Bharathi'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and produced by Ramachandran. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Innocent and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamo ...

(1973) * Achante Bharya (1971) * Palunku Pathram (1970) *

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(1970) *Nurse (1969) * Poojapushpam (1969) *

Sheriyo Thetto ''Sheriyo Thetto'' is a Malayalam-language film released in 1951 under the production of Mangala Pictures. The film was directed, written and dialogues by Thikkurissy. The movie was directorial debut of Thikkurissy. Though the movie was not a ...

(1953)

Writing

*Aana Valarthiyal Vanampadiyude Makan (1971) *Muthalali (1965) *Sabarimala Shri Ayyappan (1962) *Devasundari (1957) *Sthree (1950) *Kettinethinu Vaasanathailam *Urvashi Bharati

Acting

A full acting filmography list is available here.Please go through some of the finest performances of Thikkurissy
. thikkurissy.com

1990s

Janadhipathyam ''Janathipathyam'' (English: Democracy) is a 1997 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. Madhu and produced by M Mani. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Urvashi, Balachandra Menon and Vani Viswanath in lead roles. Plot The movie opens with the communi ...

(1997) as Maharaja *Kilukil Pambaramam (1997) *

Mahathma ''Mahathma'' is a 1996 Malayalam-language crime action film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by T. Damodaran, which stars Suresh Gopi in the lead role, while Ganesh Kumar, Devan, Rajan P. Dev, Biju Menon and Ramya Krishnan appear in sup ...

(1996) * The King (1995) *Indian Military Intelligence (1995) *Sadharam (1995) * Commissioner (1994) as Kunjurama Kurup *Janam (1993) as old man * Akashadoothu (1993) * Midhunam (1993) as Kurup Master *Kaazhchakkppuram (1992) as Paramu Pillai *

Advaitham ''Adhwaytham'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language political crime thriller film directed by Priyadarshan and written by T. Damodaran. It stars Mohanlal, Jayaram, Chithra, Revathi, Innocent, and M. G. Soman. The soundtrack for the film was c ...

(1992) as Parameswaran Nampoothiri *Kilikkum (1991) as Shop owner *Pookkalam Varavayi (1991) as Mutha Chan *Kalari (1991) as Ramesh and Rakesh's father * Kizhakkunarum Pakshi (1991) as Moorthy *

Midhya ''Midhya'' is a 1991 Malayalam-language film. Directed by I. V. Sasi, based on the script by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, this film stars Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Rupini, Sukumari and M. G. Soman. Plot Venugopal (Mammootty), a rich young businessman ...

(1990) as Muthachan *Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan(1990) as Madhavan Pillai *Purappad (1990) *Arhatha (1990) as Ashwathi's Grandfather *

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) as Krishna Pillai *Dr. Pasupathy (1990) as Pappan's Grandfather * His Highness Abdullah (1990) as Mathilakathu Cheriyachan Thampuran *Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom (1990) as Panikkar

1980s

*Ardham (1989) as Janardanan's Father *

Innale ''Innale'' () is a 1990 Malayalam-language psychological drama film written and directed by P. Padmarajan. The film was produced by A. B. R Productions. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, Shobhana, and Srividya in lead roles. The film featur ...

(1989) as Ramachandran Nair *Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam (1989) as Govinda Pillai *

Varavelpu ''Varavelpu'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language black comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by Sreenivasan, starring Mohanlal, Revathi, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Murali, Innocent, and Jagadish. The film was produced by K. Rajag ...

(1989) as 'Apal bandavan' Govindan Nair * Aryan (1988) *

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) as Menon *Oru Muthassi Katha (1988) *

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) as Chandrashekharan Nair *Witness (1988) as Old Man *

Avanazhi ''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, Janar ...

(1986) as Nampoothiri *Rareeram (1986) as Radha's Father *Sughamodevi (1986) as Sunny's Father *Azhiyatha Bandhangal (1985) as Thampi *Ee Thalamura Ingane (1985) * Anakkorumma (1985) as Minister *Attahaasam (1984) *Kudumbam Oru Swargam Bharya Oru Devatha (1984) *Ivide Thudangunnu (1984) as Adv. Balachandra Menon *Oodarathuammava Aalariyam (1984) *Oru Nimisham Tharu (1984) * Oru Sumangaliyude Katha (1984) as Yamuna's father *Ahagaaram (1983) *Balooon (1982) as Aravindaksha Menon *Ayudham (1982) *Ithum Oru Jeevitham (1982) *Ithu Njangalude Katha (1982) as Ramankutty's Uncle *Padayottam (1982) as Kolathiri Rajavu *Grihalakshmi (1981) *Sanchari (1981) *Thaalam Manasinte Thaalam (1981) *Valarthu Mrugangal (1981) as Circus Owner Madhavan *Adhikaram (1980) as P.K.P *Ambalavilakku (1980) as Ramavarmma *Paallattu Kunjikannan (1980) *Seetha (1980) *Swathu (1980)

1970s

*Ajnatha Theerangal (1979) * Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979) as Shehan Sha *Hridhayathinte Nirangal (1979) *Ini Ethra Sandhyakal (1979) *Iniyum Kaanaam (1979) *Mamangam (1979) as King of Valluvanadu *Manushiyan (1979) *Pennorumbettaal (1979) *Ponnil Kulicha Rathri (1979) *Prabhatha Sandhya (1979) *Pratheeksha (1979) *Puthiya Velicham (1979) as Lohithakshan Bhagavathar *Sayoojyam (1979) *Vaaleduthaven Vaalaal (1979) *Ashtamudi Kayal (1978) *Asthamayam (1978) *Avar Jeevikkunnu (1978) *Chakrayudham (1978) *Jayikkanaayi Janichavan (1978) *Kadathanattu Maakkam (1978) *Kalpa Vriksham (1978) as Sankaran Menon *Kanal Kattakal (1978) as Dr.Kumar *Kanyaka (1978) *Madanolsavam (1978) as Ambadi Rajasekharan Thampi *Madhurikkunna Rathri (1978) *Manooradham (1978) *Snehikkan Oru Pennu (1978) *Society Lady (1978) *Itha Oru Manushyan(1978) *Sundharimarude Swapnangal (1978) *Thacholy Ambu (1978) *Aparaajitha (1977) *Aparadhi (1977) *Samudram (1977) as College Principal *Chathur Vedam (1977) *Harsha Bhashpam (1977) *

Kannappanunni ''Kannappanunni'' is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film based on Kalaripayattu, the traditional martial art of India. It was the 100th film featuring Prem Nazir and Sheela as the leading pair. It was Udaya Studio's 75th film. The film was d ...

(1977) as Kannappan Chekavar *Kavilamma (1977) *Kodiyettam (1977) *Manas Oru Mayil (1977) *Mini Mol (1977) *Niraparayum Nilavilakkum (1977) *Parivarthanam (1977) *Rathi Manmathan (1977) *Saghakkale Munottu (1977) *Satyavan Savithri (1977) *Soorya Kanthi (1977) *Thuruppu Gulam (1977) *Vishukkani (1977) *Yatheem (1977) as Mammali Sayivu *Abhinandanam (1976) *Amba Ambika Ambalika (1976) *Ammini Ammavan (1976) *Amrudha Vahini (1976) as Thampi *Appooppan (1976) *Chennai Valarthiya Kutty (1976) *Chirikudukka (1976) as Sadashivan Nair *Dheere Sameere Yamuna Theere (1976) *Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Maghan (1976) *Mailanum Mathevanum (1976) *Rajanganam (1976) *Romeo (1976) *Sarvekkalu (1976) *Seemantha Puthran (1976) *Sita Swayamvar (1976) *Sreemadh Bhagwad Geetha (1976) *Swimming Pool (1976) *Themmadi Vellappan (1976) *Vazhi Vilakku (1976) *Yaksha Gaanam (1976) *Aaranya Kaandum (1975) *Abhimanam (1975) *Alibaba and Forty-one Thieves (1975) as Ameer *Babu Mon (1975) *Bharya Illaatha Rathri (1975) *

Chattambikkalyaani ''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. A ...

(1975) as Daivam Mathai *Cheenavala (1975) as Rana *Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre (1975) *Kalayana Sougandhikam (1975) *Kottaram Vilakkanundu (1975) *Manishada (1975) *Mattoru Seetha (1975) *

Neela Ponman ''Neelapponmaan'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, KPAC Lalitha, Adoor Bhasi and Sreelatha Namboothiri in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Salil Chowdhary. ...

(1975) as Sankara Prabhu *Padmaragam (1975) *Sammanam (1975) *Sathyathinte Nizhalil (1975) *Soorya Vamsam (1975) *Swami Ayyappan (1975) *Swarna Matsyam (1975) *Thiruvonam (1975) *Thomashleeha (1975) *Ayalathe Sundari (1974) *Check Post (1974) *Devi Kanyakumari (1974) *Manyasree Viswamitran (1974) *Nadee Nadanmare Aavashyamunde (1974) *Nagaram Sagaram (1974) *Nathoon (1974) *Nellu (1974) as Chevara Perukki *

Pancha Thanthram ''Pancha Thanthram'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy thriller film directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by E. K. Thyagarajan. The script was written by Sasikumar, Sreemoolanagaram Vijayan, music by G. Devarajan and lyrics by Sreeku ...

(1974) *Pattabhisekam (1974) *Saptha Swarangal (1974) as Govinda Panikkar *Suprabhatham (1974) *Swarna Vigraham (1974) *

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 Kannappa Chekavar *

Vishnu Vijayam ''Vishnu Vijayam'' () is a 1974 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by N. Sankaran Nair and produced by A. G. Abraham. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sheela, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and M. O. Devasya. The film has musical score by G. Dev ...

(1974) *Youvanam (1974) *Aasha Chakram (1973) *Angathattu (1973) *Chenda (1973) *Divyadharsanam (1973) *Jesus (1973) * Kaadu (1973/II) as Kattumooppan *Kattu Vitachavan (1973) *Kavitha (1973) *Nakhangal (1973) *Pacha Nottukal (1973) *Padmavyooham (1973) *Ponnapuram Kotta (1973) *Preathangalude Thazhvaram (1973) *Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu (1973) as Dr. Govinda Menon *Swarga Puthri (1973) as Mathai *

Thaniniram ''Thaniniram'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Muhammad Assam. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vijayasree, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Jose Prakash and Sankaradi. The film had musical score by G. ...

(1973) as Gopalan Master *Thiruvabharanam (1973) *Urvashi Bharathi (1973) *Aaradi Manninte Janmi (1972) *Achanum Bappayum (1972) *Aromalunni (1972) *Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka (1972) as K. B. Menon *Maya (1972) as Decent Sankara Pilla *Professor (1972) *Sakthi (1972) *Sree Guruvayoorappan (1972) *Swayamvaram (1972) *Thavaputhalvan (1972) * Prathikaram (1972) as Pankajakshan Nair *

Aabhijathyam ''Aabhijathyam'' () is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by A. Vincent and produced by R. S. Prabhu. A remake of the Marathi film ''Manini'' (1961), it stars Madhu, Sharada, Sukumari and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. The was release ...

(1971) as Shankara Menon *Aana Valarthiyal Vanampadiyude Makan (1971) * Makane Ninakku Vendi (1971) as Mamachan *Achante Bharya (1971) *Kalithozhi (1971) *Lanka Dahanam (1971) *Muthassi (1971) *Neethi (1971) *Puthanveedu (1971) *Amma Enna Stree (1970) *Cross Belt (1970) as Krishnan Thampi *Ezhuthatha Katha (1970) *Nazhikakallu (1970) *Nizhalattam (1970) as Karunakaran *Othenente Makan (1970) * Palunkupathram (1970) *Sabarimala Shri Dharmasastha (1970) *

(1970) *Thara as Keshavankutty Nair *Triveni (1970) as Padmanabhan *Vivaham Swargathil (1970) * Nilakkatha Chalanangal (1970)

1960s

*Aalmaram (1969) *Ballatha Pahayan (1969) as Beerankunju Hajiyar *Chattambi Kavala (1969) *

Kumara Sambhavam ''Kumara Sambhavam'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language Hindu mythological film directed and produced by P. Subramaniam. Based on the epic poem of the poet Kalidasa of the same name, it stars Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, Srividya and Thikkurissy ...

(1969) as Himavat *Nadhi (1969) as Mattummel Thomachan *Nurse (1969) *Poojapushpam (1969) *Adyapika (1968) *Aparadhini (1968) * Hotel High Range (1968) as Rajasahib *Inspector (1968) *Kodungalluramma (1968) *Manaswini (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 Maariyaveedan *Thulabharam (1968) as R.K.Menon *Vazhi Pizhacha Santhathy (1968) *Vidyarthi (1968) *

(1968) *Anveshichu Kandethiyilla (1967) *Chitra Mela (1967) as (segment "Apaswarangal") *Madatharuvi (1967) *

Iruttinte Athmavu ''Iruttinte Athmavu'' () is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. Bhaskaran and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on his own short story of the same name. It stars Prem Nazir and Sharada in lead roles with Thikkurissy Sukum ...

(1967) as Madhavan Nair *Naadan Pennu (1967) *Pareeksha (1967) as Janardhanan Pilla *Post Man (1967) * Anarkali (1966) as Jaya Singhan *Iruttinde Athmavu (1966) as Karanavar *Jail (1966) *Kadamattathachan (1966) *Kallipennu (1966) *Kanaka Chilanga (1966) *Kanmanikal (1966) *Karuna (1966) *

Kayamkulam Kochunni Kayamkulam Kochunni (born 1818) was a heroic outlaw from Kayamkulam, who lived during the late 19th century. He was active in the Travancore area in the present-day Kerala, India. He is said to have stolen from the rich and given to the poor. L ...

(1966) as Kunjunni Panikkar *Koottukar (1966) *Kusruthy Kuttan (1966) *Mayor Nair (1966) *Poocha Kanni (1966) *Priyathama (1966) * Puthri (1966) as Kunjachan *Tharavatamma (1966) as Keshavankutty *Tilottama (1966) *Bhoomiyile Malakha (1965) *Chettathi (1965) *Inapravugal (1965) * Jeevitha Yaathra (1965) as Parameshwara Kurup *Kaliyodum (1965) *Kathirunna Nikah (1965) *Kattu Pookkal (1965) as Thommachan *Kochumon (1965) *

Mayavi ''Māyāvi'' is a Malayalam comic strip appearing in the Indian comic magazine ''Balarama'' owned by MM Publications. The series, was first published in the August 1984 issue of Balarama. Artist M. Mohandas gradually took over the drawing of ...

(1965) as Krishna Menon *Muthalali (1965) * Odeyil Ninnu (1965) as Kuruppu *Rosy (1965) *Shakuntala (1965) *Atom Bomb (1964) as Kurungodu *Ayesha (1964) *Devaalayam (1964) *Kalanju Kittiya Thankam (1964) as Bhaskara Pilla * Karutha Kai (1964) as Thampi *Kudumbini (1964) as Raghava Kuruppu *Omanakuttan (1964) *School Master (1964) as Raman Pilla *Shree Guruvayoorappan (1964) as Villumangalam Swami *Thacholi Othenan (1964) *Chilamboli (1963) *Doctor (1963) as Madhava Menon *Kalayum Kaminiyum (1963) *Nithya Kanyaka (1963) *Sathyabhama (1963) *

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. Vija ...

(1963) as Herodias Anthippas *Laila Majnu (1962) *Sabarimalai Shri Ayyappan (1962) *Shreekovil (1962) *Shree Rama Pattabhishekam (1962) *

Snehadeepam ''Snehadeepam'' is a 1962 Malayalam language film, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam. Written by novelist Muttathu Varkey, it stars Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, S. P. Pillai, Miss Kumari, Ambika, Santhi, Baby V ...

(1962) as Sreedharan *Velu Thampi Dhalava (1962) *Viyarpintae Vila (1962) *Bhakta Kuchela (1961) as Kamsan *

Christmas Rathri ''Christmas Rathri'' () is a 1961 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam and was filmed at Merryland Studio. The film stars T. K. Balachandran, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss Kumari, Soman and Adoor Pankajam ...

(1961) as George *Jnaanasundari(1961) as King Philip *

Kandam Bacha Kotte ''Kandam Becha Kottu'' () is a 1961 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed and produced by T. R. Sundaram under the banner of Modern Theatres. It stars Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Prem Nawas in the lead roles, along with T. S. Muthai ...

(1961) as Alikoya Haji *Shri Sabarimalai Shri Ayyappan (1961) *Unniyarcha (1961) as Kannappa Chekavar *Poothali (1960) *Seeta (1960) *Umma (1960) as Abobacker Haji

1950s

*Aana Valarthiyal Vanampady (1959) *

Mariakutty ''Mariakutty'' is a 1958 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and written by Muttathu Varkey. The film stars Prem Nazir and Miss Kumari. It is based on Varkey's 1957 novel of the same name. Plot Cast * Prem Nazir as Pappachan * Miss ...

(1958) as Pariyalle Kuruvachan *Randidangazhi (1958) *Atchanum Makanum (1957) *Devasundari (1957) *Thaskaraveeran (1957) *Atmarpanam (1956) *

Harishchandra Harishchandra () is a legendary king of the Solar dynasty, who appears in several legends in texts such as the '' Aitareya Brahmana'', '' Mahabharata'', the '' Markandeya Purana'', and the '' Devi Bhagavata Purana''. The most famous of these s ...

(1955) *Kalam Marunnu (1955) *Kidappadam (1954) *Puthradharmam (1954) *Sneehaseema (1954) *Ponkathir (1953) *Sheriyo Thetto (1953) *Achan (1952) *Amma (1952) *Andaman Kaithi (1952) *Visappinte Vili (1952) * Jeevitha Nouka (1951) as Soman *Navalokam (1951) as Kuruppu * Chandrika (1950) * Sasidharan (1950) *Sthree (1950)

Television

*Lubdhan Lukose (Doordarshan)

References

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