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K. Bhaskaran Nair (1 March 1929 – 29 March 1990), known by his stage name Adoor Bhasi, was an Indian actor and film director from
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. Adoor Bhasi was almost always cast as the man who stands next to the
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. His hilarious actions and roles became the cynosure of comic scenes in the
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of the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, especially with Ever Green Hero of Malayalam Cinema, Shri Prem Nazir. He is also famous for his eloquent speeches in fluent English. He directed three Malayalam films during the late 1970s.


Early life

Adoor Bhasi was born on 1 March 1929 in
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Adoor Adoor (sometimes spelled ''Adur'') is a Municipality in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala State, India. It is the headquarters of Adoor Taluk and Adoor Revenue Division. Etymology Adoor (Ad-oor) in Malayalam translates as "Ad" means "separ ...
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, with a rich lineage to boast of. His father,
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, was a renowned Malayalam humourist writer, dramatist, pioneering short story writer and essayist, a lawyer and a Member of the then Travancore Legislative Assembly (M.L.C.). His mother, Maheshwari Amma, was the youngest daughter of C. V. Raman Pillai, one among the greatest Malayalam novelists, being the first historical novelist in Malayalam and author of ''
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'', ''Dharmaraja'', ''Premamritham'', and ''Ramarajabahadur'', pioneering dramatist, journalist and social activist. Bhasi was the fourth of the seven children of his parents. His siblings (two sisters and four brothers) were (all late) K. Omana Amma, K. Ramachandran Nair alias Chandraji, Rajalakshmi Amma, K. Padmanabhan Nair, Sankaran Nair, who died young at the age of 18, and K. Krishnan Nair. His elder brother Chandraji became a film actor much before him. Chandraji entered the Film world of
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and acted in a few Hindi films (
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's ''Parineeta'' and Hrishikesh Mukherji's films) before moving over with his family to Madras to live with Adoor Bhasi. Chandraji was the manager of RK Studios owned by Raj Kapoor in Mumbai and has acted as villain in the popular Bollywood film ''Ashique'' alongside Raj Kapoor. Chandraji then acted in several Malayalam films like ''Chithram'' and became well known as an actor. His nephew, B. Harikumar, is a well-known novelist, satirist and actor in Malayalam and has acted in several TV serials and feature films. Bhasi spent his childhood along with his parents in
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. He had his primary education in a missionary school—Vadakkekottaaram—in the capital city. After his father's premature death at the age of 44, Bhasi, along with his mother and siblings moved to his father's native village of
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and had his middle and high school studies in the English High School of Adoor. After his school education, he moved over to
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and lived with his maternal aunt. He then joined the Institute of Textile Technology and passed the professional course of diploma in Textile Chemistry. He did not attend any college for graduation. After acquiring the diploma, he was to do internship in a textile mill in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, but owing to financial difficulties, he could not pursue the prescribed internship. He then worked as an apprentice in the Lakshmi Textiles factory in
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, but could not secure a job in any textile mill in Travancore. He stayed put in
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and while staying with his eldest maternal aunt, B. Gourikutty Amma, for more than 12 years in Rosscote Bungalow, the house built by his maternal grandfather, C. V. Raman Pillai, began acting on the amateur stage and taking part in dramas broadcast by
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station, along with leading stage actors of the time, like C. I. Parameswaran Pillai,
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, P. K. Vikraman Nair, T. R. Sukumaran Nair, Jagathy N. K. Achary,
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, P. K. Veeraraghavan Nair alias Veeran, T. N. Gopinathan Nair,
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, Mavelikara Ponnamma, and Pattom Saraswathi Amma. During those twelve years, he also worked as the Manager of P. K. Memorial Press run by the well-known playwright, T. N. Gopinathan Nair, and also worked as the Manager of ''Sakhi'' weekly, edited by T. N. Gopinathan Nair, Rosscote Krishna Pillai and
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. His friendship with T. N. earned for him many close contacts with writers and artistes in the professional world of Malayalam drama and films. That ultimately secured for him entry into the amateur stage and finally to the Malayalam film world.


Career

Bhasi got his first chance in a small role in a Malayalam feature film, ''
Thiramala ''Thiramala'' is a 1953 Malayalam-language film, directed by Vimal Kumar and P. R. S. Pillai, starring Sathyan, Kumari Thankam, Thomas Burleigh, Ponathil Sivadas, Prabha . The film has a significant place in the history of Malayalam cinema. F ...
'', directed by P. R. S. Pillai. His first notable film was Chandrathara's ''Mudiyanaya Puthran'' (1961). In the year 1968, he acted in ''
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 ...
'', the first full-length comedy in Malayalam cinema by
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. He went on to become one of the highly sought-after and inalienable actors and celebrities of Malayalam feature films of the 1960s and 1970s. He, along with
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and Bahadur formed the trio that contributed to rollicking comedy scenes in Malayalam films. Bhasi went on to act in over 700 films, mainly in supporting roles. He acted with almost all leading actors in Malayalam in his period, like Sathyan, Prem Nazir,
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, Mammootty and
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. He acted as the villain in ''Karimbana'' and ''Itha Oru Manushyan''. He did double roles in ''Kottaram Vilkkanundu'','' Bhadradeepam'' and ''Lankadahanam''. He got his first
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for best actor in 1974 for ''Chattakkari''. He first acted as hero in
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's ''
Cheriyachante Kroorakrithyangal ''Cheriyachante Kroorakrithyangal'' (; ml, italic=yes, ചെറിയാച്ചന്റെ ക്രൂരകൃത്യങ്ങൾ) is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by avant-garde filmmaker John Abraham. Themes John Ab ...
'' (1978) and got the Kerala State Film Award for best actor in 1979. Later in 1984, he won the
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for best actor for his performance in ''18 April'' (1983). A memorial to Adoor Bhasi is being built by the District Panchayat of Pathanamthitta, the foundation stone for which was laid on 12 June 2009. A film based on Bhasi's real-life is in the making with Dileep playing the lead role. It is based on a novel by B. Harikumar (his nephew) called ''Mareecham''. The script work is by Harikumar himself and the film is produced and directed by Suku Menon. The location is planned out of Trivandrum and Adoor. Adoor Bhasi is often considered one of the first film makers in South India to recognize the credentials of Kamal Haasan when he cast him as lead in his movie ''Adiyapadam'', Kamal later became one of the greatest stars India has ever produced.


Controversies

Adoor Bhasi was accused by several artistes including K. P. A. C. Lalitha and director P. Chandrakumar of being a villain in real life as well as drunk and a sadist after his death.


Death

Bhasi suffered from various health problems like
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and hypertension during his last years. He also suffered from kidney disease. Being a lifelong bachelor, he did not have any family support. The death of his co-star Prem Nazir in January 1989 shattered him very much. Nazir was not only Bhasi's co-star in many films, but was also a childhood friend. Finally, he died on 29 March 1990, aged 61. His death occurred on the eve of his father's 52nd death anniversary. He was cremated with full state honours at his home in Adoor.


Awards

Kerala State Film Awards: *1974: Best Actor – '' Chattakkari'' (directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan) *1979: Best Actor – ''
Cheriyachante Kroorakrithyangal ''Cheriyachante Kroorakrithyangal'' (; ml, italic=yes, ചെറിയാച്ചന്റെ ക്രൂരകൃത്യങ്ങൾ) is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by avant-garde filmmaker John Abraham. Themes John Ab ...
'' (directed by
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) *1984: Second Best Actor – ''
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'' (directed by
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) Filmfare Awards South: *1976: Best Actor
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Filmography


As actor

''Note'': The list may be incomplete * '' Thiramaala'' (1953) * ''
Mudiyanaaya Puthran ''Mudiyanaya Puthran'' () is a 1961 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Ramu Kariat. It stars Sathyan, Ambika Sukumaran, Kottayam Chellappan, P. J. Antony, J. A. R. Anand, Miss Kumari, Adoor Bhavani, Kedamangalam Ali, P. A. Thomas, K ...
'' (1961) as Krishnan Nair * ''Jnaanasundari'' (1961) as Michael * ''Viyarpintae Vila'' (1962) * ''
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'' (1962) * ''
Bhagyajathakam ''Bhagyajathakam'' is a 1962 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by P. Bhaskaran. The film stars Sathyan, Sheela (Debut), Adoor Bhasi and Sam in lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj, Irayimman Thampi and Thyagar ...
'' (1962) * ''Sathyabhama'' (1963) * '' Ninamaninja Kaalpaadukal'' (1963) as Subramaniyam Potti * ''Moodupaddam'' (1963) * ''Chilamboli'' (1963) * ''
Ammaye Kaanaan ''Ammaye Kaanaan'' is a 1963 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and produced by V. Abdulla. The film stars Sathyan, Ambika and Baby Vinodini. Cast * Sathyan as Chandran * Madhu as Balagopal *Ambika as Madhavi *Adoor ...
'' (1963) as Sangameshwara Iyer * ''Thacholi Othenan'' (1964) as Vanan Ambu * ''School Master'' (1964) as Appunni Nair * ''Orral Koodi Kallanaayi'' (1964) as Panikkar * ''Kutti Kuppayam'' (1964) as Chekunju * ''Kudumbini'' (1964) as Kelu Nair * ''
Karutha Kai ''Karutha Kai'' (; metaphor for "guilty") is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. It was released on ...
'' (1964) as Soman * ''Kalanju Kittiya Thankam'' (1964) as K.P.Nair * ''Devaalayam'' (1964) * ''Bharthavu'' (1964) * ''Bhargavi Nilayam'' (1964) as Cheriya Pareekanni * ''Atom Bomb'' (1964) as Paachu * '' Althaara'' (1964) * ''Aadhiya Kiranangal'' (1964) as Krishnan Ashan * '' Thommante Makkal'' (1965) * ''Thankakudam'' (1965) * ''Shyamalachechi'' (1965) * ''Shakuntala'' (1965) * '' Sarpakadu'' (1965) * ''Rajamalli'' (1965) * ''Porter Kunjali'' (1965) as Aboobakkar Mullakka * ''Pattuthoovaala'' (1965) as Dr. Gregory * ''
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'' (1965) as Velu * ''Muthalali'' (1965) * ''
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'' (1965) as Shanku * ''
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'' (1965) as Bhasi * ''Kochumon'' (1965) * ''Kavya Mela'' (1965) as Vikraman * ''Kattu Thulasi'' (1965) * ''Kattu Pookkal'' (1965) as Pankan * ''Kathirunna Nikah'' (1965) * ''Kalyana Photo'' (1965) * ''
Kadathukaran ''Kadathukaran'' is a 1965 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by A. K. Balasubrahmaniam. The film stars Sathyan, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Hari in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Cast ...
'' (1965) as Kala Velu * '' Jeevithayaathra'' (1965) as Madhavan * ''Inapravugal'' (1965) * ''Devatha'' (1965) * ''Chettathi'' (1965) as Bhargavan * ''Bhoomiyile Malakha'' (1965) as Pothen * ''Ammu'' (1965) * ''Tilottama'' (1966) * ''Tharavatamma'' (1966) as Paramu Kuruppu * ''
Sthanarthi Saramma ''Sthanarthi Saramma'' is a 1966 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai. It was released on 2 December 1966. ...
'' (1966) as Sasthrikal * ''Station Master'' (1966) * ''Rowdy'' (1966) * '' Priyathama'' (1966) * ''Poocha Kanni'' (1966) * ''Pinchu Hridhayam'' (1966) * ''Pakalkkinavu'' (1966) * ''Mayor Nair'' (1966) * ''Kusruthy Kuttan'' (1966) * ''Kunjali Marakkar'' (1966) * ''Koottukar'' (1966) *''
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'' (1966) as Ochira Pachupilla * ''Karuna'' (1966) * '' Anarkali'' (1966) as Karim * ''Kanmanikal'' (1966) * ''Kanaka Chilanga'' (1966) * ''Kalyana Rathriyil'' (1966) * ''Kallipennu'' (1966) * ''Kalithozhan'' (1966) * ''Jail'' (1966) * ''
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 ...
'' (1966) as Guru Kunjichaathu * '' Archana'' (1966) as Bhasi * ''
Udhyogastha ''Udhyogastha'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Venu and produced by P. K. Devadas and P. S. Das. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Madhu and Sharada in the lead roles. The film was scored by M. S. Baburaj. Plot Udhyogasth ...
'' (1967) * ''Swapna Bhoomi'' (1967) * ''Sahadharmini'' (1967) * ''Ramanan'' (1967)... Poojari * ''Post Man'' (1967) * '' Pavappettaval'' (1967) as Manager * ''Collector Malathy'' (1967) as Kittunni * ''Pareeksha'' (1967) as Ayappan Pilla * ''N.G.O'' (1967) * ''Nagarame Nandi'' (1967) * ''Naadan Pennu'' (1967) * ''Mainatharuvi Kola Case'' (1967) * ''Madatharuvi'' (1967) * ''Kudumbam'' (1967) * ''Kottayam Kola Case'' (1967) * ''Kavalaam Chundan'' (1967) * '' Kasavuthattam'' (1967) as Khader * ''Kaanatha Veshangal'' (1967) * ''Jeevikkan Anuvadhikuka'' (1967) * ''Cochin Express'' (1967) * ''Chitra Mela'' (1967) as (segment "Penninte Prapancham") * ''Bhagya Mudra'' (1967) * ''Awal'' (1967) * ''Ashwamedham'' (1967) as Manthravadi * ''Anveshichu Kandethiyilla'' (1967) * ''
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'' (1967) as Parvathidas * ''
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'' (1968) as Ananthan * ''
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 ...
'' (1968) * ''
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'' (1968) as Kuriachan * ''Vazhi Pizhacha Santhathy'' (1968) * ''Thulabharam'' (1968) as Achuthan Nair * ''Thirichadi'' (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 Gopalji * ''
Padunna Puzha ''Padunna Puzha'' (''The Singing River'') is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Jayabharathi and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by ...
'' (1968) as Pachu Pilla, Dakshyayani,Mother(triple role) * ''Midumidukki'' (1968) * ''Manaswini'' (1968) * ''Love in Kerala'' (1968) as Kunjunni * ''Laksha Prabhu'' (1968) * ''Kodungalluramma'' (1968) * ''
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 ...
'' (1968) as Vikraman/Shanku * ''Kayal Karayil'' (1968) * ''Kattu Kurangu'' (1968) * ''Karthika'' (1968) as Mathai * ''Kaliyalla Kalyanam'' (1968) * ''Inspector'' (1968) * ''Dial 2244'' (1968) * ''Bharyamar Sookshikkuka'' (1968) as S R Poduval * ''Asuravithu'' (1968) * ''Aparadhini'' (1968) * ''Anchu Sundariakal'' (1968) * ''Agni Pareeksha'' (1968) as Unni * ''
Virunnukari ''Virunnukari'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. Venu. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sheela and Usha. Cast *Prem Nazir as Madhavankutty * Madhu as Sethu *Sheela as Radha *Jayabharathi as Shantha *Ambi ...
'' (1969) as Swami * ''Vila Kuranja Manushyan'' (1969) * ''Vilakkapetta Bandhangal'' (1969) * ''
Veettu Mrugam ''Veettumrugam'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Venu and produced by P. Sukumaran and G. Arjunan. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Sharada and Jayabharathi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * ...
'' (1969) * ''Susie'' (1969) * ''Sandhya'' (1969) * ''Rest House'' (1969) as K. R. Das, Beetle (double role) * ''Rahasyam'' (1969) as Sankaran * ''Padicha Kallan'' (1969) * ''Nadhi'' (1969) as Lazer * ''Mr. Kerala'' (1969) * ''Mooladhanam'' (1969) as Kuruppu * ''Kootu Kudumbam'' (1969) * ''
Kannoor Deluxe ''Kannur Deluxe'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film, directed by A. B. Raj Antony Basker Raj (25 June 1930 – 23 August 2020), also known as A. Bhaskar Raj, was an Indian director of Malayalam movies. Career From 1951 t ...
'' (1969) as Chandu Nair * ''Kadalpalam'' (1969) as Nanukuttan Nair * '' Jwala'' (1969) as Menon * ''Kallichellamma''(1969) as Kesheva Pilla * ''Danger Biscuit'' (1969) as Swami * ''Anaachadanam'' (1969) * ''
Adimakal ''Adimakal'' () is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. O. Joseph. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Sharada. The film had musical score and songs composed by G. Devarajan. It ...
'' (1969) as Giridhara Yogi/Naanu Kurup * ''Aalmaram'' (1969) * ''Vivahitha'' (1970) as Ramayya * ''Vivaham Swargathil'' (1970) * ''Mindapennu '' (1970) as Das * ''
Vazhve Mayam ''Vazhve Mayam'' () is a 1970 Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. Sathyan plays the lead role. The film also has Sheela, Sankaradi, K. P. Ummer, Bahadoor, Adoor Bhasi, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Khadeeja, N. Govindan Kutty, Muth ...
'' (1970) as Achuthan Nair * ''Triveni'' (1970) as Purushu * '' Thara'' (1970) as Velu Pilla * ''Stree'' (1970) * ''
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'' (1970) * '' Rakthapushpam'' (1970) * ''Priya'' (1970) * ''
Pearl View ''Pearl View'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Adoor Bhasi and Manavalan Joseph. It was released on 18 December 1970. Plot Cast *Prem Nazir as Lawrence * Sharada as S ...
'' (1970) as Henry * ''Palunku Pathram'' (1970) * '' Othenente Makan'' (1970) as Naduvazhi * ''
Moodalmanju ''Moodalmanju'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sudin Menon and produced by C Vasudevan Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and P. J. Antony in the lead roles. The film had musical score by Usha Khanna. Cast *Pre ...
'' (1970) as Lonappan * ''Lottery Ticket'' (1970) as Lottery Menon/Bhaskara Menon * ''Kuttavali'' (1970) as Kesavan * ''Kurukshetram'' (1970) * ''Kalpana'' (1970) * ''Kakka Thamburatti'' (1970) * ''Ezhuthatha Katha'' (1970) * ''
Dathuputhran ''Dathuputhran'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Jayabharathi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Ponnachan * ...
'' (1970) as Jose's father * ''Cross Belt'' (1970) as Sahasram Iyyer * ''Bhikara Nimishankal'' (1970) as Ranger James * ''Aranazhikaneram'' (1970) as Sivarama Kurup * '' Anadha'' (1970) * ''Amma Enna Stree'' (1970) * ''Ambalaprav'' (1970) * '' Nilakkatha Chalanangal'' (1970) * ''Aa Chithrasalabham Parannotte'' (1970) * ''
Vithukal ''Vithukal'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by P. Bhaskaran. The film stars Madhu, Sheela, Sukumari and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles. The film had musical score by Pukazhenthi. Cast * Madhu as Unnikrishnan *S ...
'' (1971) as Eravan Nair * ''Vilakkuvangiya Veena'' (1971) as S. R. Menon * ''Vidhyarthigale Ithile Ithile'' (1971) * ''Ummachu'' (1971) * ''
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'' (1971) as Krishna Pilla * ''Oru Penninte Katha'' (1971) *''
Makane Ninakku Vendi ''Makane Ninakku Vendi'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by E. N. Balakrishnan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * Prem Nazir as Sam, T ...
'' (1971) as Kruvilla * ''Neethi'' (1971) * ''Moonupukkal'' (1971) * ''
Marunnattil Oru Malayali ''Marunnattil Oru Malayali'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, Prameela and Sankaradi. It was released on 24 September 1971. The film w ...
'' (1971) as Narasimham * ''Line Bus'' (1971) as Koodan Govinda Pilla * '' Lanka Dahanam'' (1971) as Kondotti Moosathu, Mathai * ''Karakanakadal'' (1971) * ''Sarasayya'' (1971) as Poulose * ''Inquilab Zindabad'' (1971) *
Anubhavangal Paalichakal ''Anubhavangal Paalichakal'' () is a 1971 Malayalam-language film scripted by Thoppil Bhasi and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. It is based on the novel of the same name written by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. The film stars Sathyan, Prem N ...
(1971) as Rajappan * '' C.I.D. Nazir'' (1971) as Bhasi * ''Achante Bharya'' (1971) as Karunakaran Nair * ''Aabhijathyam'' (1971) as Chandi * ''Theertha Yathra'' (1972) * ''
Taxi Car ''Taxi Car'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam- language detective film, directed and produced by P. Venu. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sadhana, Vijayasree and Vincent in the lead roles. The film had musical score by R. K. Shekhar. Thie film is ...
'' (1972) as Nambiar, Bhasi (double role) * ''Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku'' (1972) * ''
Sambhavami Yuge Yuge ''Sambhavami Yuge Yuge'' () is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, Jose Prakash and Prameela in the lead roles. The film's musical score was ...
'' (1972) as Velu * ''Sakthi'' (1972) * ''Saathi'' (1972) * ''Puthra Kamekhi'' (1972) * ''Pushpanjali'' (1972) as Pachupilla * ''Punarjanmam'' (1972) * ''Postmane Kananilla'' (1972) as Hidumban * ''
Oru Sundariyude Katha ''Oru Sundariyude Katha'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Thoppil Bhasi and produced by M. Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, KPAC Lalitha and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. This ...
'' (1972) as Unthuvandi Krishnankutty * ''Omana'' (1972) as Cheriyachan * ''Nirthasala'' (1972) as Paachu * ''Nadan Premam'' (1972) * '' Miss Mary'' (1972) as Sankaran * ''Mayiladum Kunnu'' (1972) * ''Maya'' (1972) as Raghuraman * ''Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka'' (1972)... Kaduva Kurien * ''Maram'' (1972) * ''Manushya Bandhangal'' (1972) * ''Manthrakodi'' (1972) * ''Kandavarundo'' (1972) * ''Kalippava'' (1972) * ''Ini Oru Janmam Tharu'' (1972) * '' Gandharavakshetram'' (1972) as Thekkedam Thirumeni * ''Devi'' (1972) * ''
Chembarathi ''Chemparathy'' () is a 1972 Malayalam-language film directed by P. N. Menon and written by Malayattoor Ramakrishnan. It was produced by S. K. Nair (S. Krishnan Nair), a famous literary personality and the founder of '' Malayalanadu'' weekly. ...
'' (1972) as Bhasi * ''Brahmachari'' (1972) * ''Azhimukham'' (1972) * ''Aromalunni'' (1972) * ''Anveshanam'' (1972) * ''Ananthasayanam'' (1972) * ''Achanum Bappayum'' (1972) as Madhavan * ''Aaradi Manninte Janmi'' (1972) as Philippose * ''Veendum Prabatham'' (1973) * ''Urvashi Bharathi'' (1973) * ''Udhayam'' (1973) as Ready Krishna Pilla * '' Thottavadi'' (1973) as Dr. Pushpangadathan * ''Thiruvabharanam'' (1973) * ''Thenaruvi'' (1973) * ''Thekkan Kattu'' (1973) as Gopalan * ''
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 Viswambharan * ''Soundarya Pooja'' (1973) * ''Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu'' (1973) as Ramakrishnan * ''Rakkuyil'' (1973) * ''Preathangalude Thazhvaram'' (1973) * ''Poymughangal'' (1973) * ''Ponnapuram Kotta'' (1973) * ''Police Ariyaruthe'' (1973) * ''Pavangal Pennungal'' (1973) * ''
Panchavadi ''Panchavadi'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by VM Chandi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vijayasree, Adoor Bhasi, Jose Prakash and T. S. Muthaiah in lead roles. The film had musical score by M. K. Arjunan ...
'' (1973) as Samson * ''Padmavyooham'' (1973) as Pathrose * '' Pacha Nottukal'' (1973) as Thommi Aashaan * ''Nakhangal'' (1973) * ''Masappady Mathupillai'' (1973) * ''Manushya Puthran'' (1973) * ''Manase'' (1973) * ''Maram'' (1973) as Apputti * ''Madhavikutty'' (1973) * ''Ladies' Hostel'' (1973) as Bharathan * ''Kavitha'' (1973) * ''Kaliyugam'' (1973) * ''Kaapalika'' (1973) as Pothachan/Peter * ''Kaalachakram'' (1973) as Kochukuttan * ''Ithu Manushiano?'' (1973) * ''
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'' (1973) as Velu Pilla * ''
Football Champion ''Football Champion'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language sports film produced by T. E. Vasudevan under the banner of Jaya Maruthi, directed by A. B. Raj and written by V. Devan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sujatha, Jayakumari, K. P. Ummer, Ad ...
'' (1973) as K. B. K. Nair * ''Enippadikal'' (1973) * ''Divyadharsanam'' (1973) as Kolappan * ''Dhriksakshi'' (1973) * ''Dharmayudham'' (1973) as Godhavarma Thampuran * ''Darshanam'' (1973) * ''Chukku'' (1973) * ''Chenda'' (1973) * ''Chaayam'' (1973) * ''Bhadradeepam'' (1973) as Devarajan Potti/Unni Swami(double role) * ''Angathattu'' (1973) * ''Ajnathavasam'' (1973) as Minnal * ''Achani'' (1973) as Kaimal * ''Aaradhika'' (1973) as Seitu * ''Uttarayanam'' (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 Bidananthan * '' Thacholi Marumakan Chandu'' (1974) as Kandacheri Chappan * ''Swarna Vigraham'' (1974) * ''Suprabhatham'' (1974) * ''Shapa Moksham'' (1974) * ''Sethu Bandhanam'' (1974) * ''Saptha Swarangal'' (1974) as Prathapan * ''Rehasya Rathri'' (1974) * ''Rajhamsam'' (1974) * ''Poonthenaruvi'' (1974) as Ummachan * ''
Pattabhishekam ''Pattabhishekam'' () is a 1985 Indian Telugu-language romantic film produced by Nandamuri Harikrishna in Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vijayashanti and music composed b ...
'' (1974) as Bhasi * ''
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) as Krishnankutty * ''Oru Pidi Ari'' (1974) * ''Night Duty'' (1974) as Padmanabha Panikkar * '' Nellu'' (1974) as Nanu * ''Neela Kannukal'' (1974) * ''Nathoon'' (1974) * ''Nagaram Sagaram'' (1974) * ''Nadee Nadanmare Aavashyamunde'' (1974) * ''
Manyasree Viswamithran ''Manyasree Viswamithran'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam-language Satire (film and television), satirical film, directed and produced by Madhu (actor), Madhu, and written by Kainikkara Kumara Pillai. The film stars Madhu (actor), Madhu, Sheela, Jay ...
'' (1974) as Sankaran * ''Durga'' (1974) * ''College Girl'' (1974) as Suku * ''Check Post'' (1974) * ''Chattakkari'' (1974) as Morris * ''Chandrakantham'' (1974) * ''Chanchala'' (1974) * '' Chakravakam'' (1974) as Sankaran * ''Bhoomi Devi Pushpiniyayi'' (1974) as Sankara Menon * ''Ayalathe Sundari'' (1974) as Gopal/Palgo * ''Aswathy'' (1974) * ''Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan'' (1974) * ''Alakal'' (1974) * ''Velicham Akale'' (1975) * ''Ullasa Yaathra'' (1975) * ''Tourist Bungalow'' (1975) * ''Thmamara Thoni'' (1975) * ''Thiruvonam'' (1975) * ''Swarna Matsyam'' (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 Shareeram Kuttappan * ''Soorya Vamsam'' (1975) * ''Sammanam'' (1975) * ''Raagam'' (1975) * ''Sindhu'' (1975) as Venu * ''Pravaham'' (1975) as Chandran * '' Picnic'' (1975) as A. B. Menon * ''Pennpada'' (1975) as Bhaskara Pillai * ''Palaazhi Madhanam'' (1975) * ''Padmaragam'' (1975) * ''Oomana Kunju'' (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 Kutty * ''Mucheettu Kalikarante Magal'' (1975) * ''Mattoru Seetha'' (1975) * ''Manishada'' (1975) * ''Makkal'' (1975) * ''Madhura Padhinezhu'' (1975) * ''
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'' (1975) as Menon * ''Love Letter'' (1975) * '' Kuttichaathan'' (1975) * ''Kottaram Vilakkanundu'' (1975) * ''Kalayana Sougandhikam'' (1975) * ''
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'' (1975) as Padmarajan * ''Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre'' (1975) * ''
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'' (1975) * ''
Chuvanna Sandhyakal ''Chuvanna Sandhyakal'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. O. Joseph. The film stars Adoor Bhasi, Lakshmi, Mohan Sharma and Sam in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. ...
'' (1975) * ''Chumadu Thangai'' (1975) * ''Chief Guest'' (1975) * ''Cheenavala'' (1975) as Pappo * ''Boy Friend'' (1975/I) * ''
Babu Mon ''Babumon'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan (director), Hariharan and written by G. P. Balan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Srividya and Adoor Bhasi. It is a remake of the Hindi film ''Door Gagan Ki Ch ...
'' (1975) as Balagopal * ''Alibaba and Forty-one Thieves'' (1975) as Kasim * ''Abhimanam'' (1975) # ''Ayodhya'' (1975) as M. K. Muthalali * ''Aaranya Kaandum'' (1975) * ''Yudha Bhoomi'' (1976) * ''Yaksha Gaanam'' (1976) as P. K. Panikkar * ''Vazhi Vilakku'' (1976) * ''Vanadevatha'' (1976) as Kunju * ''Sex Illa Stund Illa'' (1976) * ''Seemantha Puthran'' (1976) * ''Rathriyile Yathrakkar'' (1976) * ''Rajayogam'' (1976) * ''Pushpa Sarem'' (1976) * '' Preeyamvadha'' (1976) * ''Prasadam'' (1976) as Dr. Chandran * ''Ponn'' (1976) * ''Pick Pocket'' (1976) * ''Panchami'' (1976) as Gangan * ''Paarijatham'' (1976) * ''Ozhukkinethire'' (1976) * ''Neeyente Lahari'' (1976) * ''Neela Sari'' (1976) * ''Muthu'' (1976) * ''Mohiniyattom'' (1976) * ''Manasa Veena'' (1976) * ''Mailanum Mathevanum'' (1976) * ''
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'' (1976) as Chandu * ''Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Maghan'' (1976) * ''Kanyadanam'' (1976) * ''Kamadhenu'' (1976) as Sreekumaran * ''Dweep'' (1976) * ''Chottanikkara Amma'' (1976) * ''Chennai Valarthiya Kutty'' (1976) * ''Ayalkari'' (1976) as Fernandez * ''Appooppan'' (1976) * ''Anubhavam'' (1976) * ''Amrudha Vahini'' (1976) as Vinod * ''Ammini Ammavan'' (1976) * ''Amma'' (1976) * ''Ajayanum Vijayanum'' (1976) * ''Abhinandanam'' (1976) * ''Vyamoham'' (1977) * ''Yatheem'' (1977) as Musaliyar * ''Vishukkani'' (1977) * ''Veedue Oru Swargam'' (1977) * ''Varadhakshina'' (1977) * ''Thuruppu Gulam'' (1977) * ''Tholkkan Enikku Manassilla'' (1977) * ''Sujatha'' (1977) * ''Soorya Kanthi'' (1977) * ''Sneham'' (1977) * ''Shukradasha'' (1977) * ''Satyavan Savithri'' (1977) * ''Samudram'' (1977) as Easwara Pilla * ''Rathi Manmathan'' (1977) * ''Randu Lokam'' (1977) as Keshava Kurup * ''Parivarthanam'' (1977) * ''Panchamrutham'' (1977) * ''Nurayum Pathayum'' (1977) * ''Nirakudam'' (1977) * ''Nalumani Pookkal'' (1977) * ''Muttathe Mulla'' (1977) as Kochappan * ''Mohavum Mukthiyum'' (1977) * ''Mini Mol'' (1977) * ''Makam Piranna Manka'' (1977) * ''Lakshmi'' (1977) * ''Kannappanunni'' (1977) as Thankakudam * ''Kaduvaye Pidicha Kiduva'' (1977) * ''Itha Ivide Vare'' (1977) as Nanu * ''Guruvayoor Kesavan'' (1977) * ''Chathur Vedam'' (1977) * ''Chakravarthini'' (1977) * ''Bharya Vijayam'' (1977) * ''Aparaajitha'' (1977) * ''Anjali'' (1977) * ''Ammayi Amma'' (1977) * ''Akshaya Paathram'' (1977) * ''Akale Aakasam'' (1977) * ''Adyapadam'' (1977) * ''Acharam Ammini Osaram Omana'' (1977) as Inchakattil Kittu Pillai * ''Yagaswam'' (1978) * ''Vadakakkoru Hridhyam'' (1978) * ''Theerangal'' (1978) * '' Thamburatti'' (1978) as Thampuran * ''Snehathinte Mukhangal'' (1978) * ''Sathru Samharam'' (1978) * '' Reghu Vamsam'' (1978) * ''
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'' (1978) * ''Ona Pudava'' (1978) * ''
Nivedhyam ''Nivedyam'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Sasikumar. The film stars Prem Nazir, KR Vijaya, KP Ummer and MG Soman in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * Prem Nazir * K. P. Ummer * K ...
'' (1978) as Kamsan Panikkar * ''Nakshathrangale Kaaval'' (1978) * ''Mattoru Karnan'' (1978) * ''Mannu'' (1978) * ''Madanolsavam'' (1978) as Frederick March * ''Kudumbam Namakku Sreekovil'' (1978) as Sukumaran * ''Kanal Kattakal'' (1978) as Arjunan * ''Kalpa Vriksham'' (1978) as Judo/Ajayan * ''Kadathanattu Maakkam'' (1978) * ''Jayikkanaayi Janichavan'' (1978) * ''Jala Tharangam'' (1978) * ''Itha Oru Manushyan'' (1978) as Padmanabha Kurup * ''Gaandharvam'' (1978) * ''Ee Ganam Marakkumo'' (1978) * ''Bharyayum Kamukiyum'' (1978) * ''Bandhanam'' (1978) * ''Balapareekshanam'' (1978) * ''Aval Vishwastha Aayirunnu'' (1978) as Avarachan * ''Ashoka Vanam'' (1978) * ''Anubhoothikalude Nimisham'' (1978) * ''Adimakachavadam'' (1978) * ''Aarum Anyaralla'' (1978) as Vareed * ''Aana Paachan'' (1978) * ''Ward No. 7'' (1979) * ''Vellayani Paramu'' (1979) as Abdu * ''Thuramugham'' (1979) * ''
Rakthamillatha Manushyan ''Rakthamillatha Manushyan'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Jeassy and produced by J. J. Kuttikkad. The film stars Soman, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi, Jose and Manavalan Joseph in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. ...
'' (1979) as Ramalinga Chettiyar * ''Prabhu'' (1979) as Siddhan * '' Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum'' (1979) as Muhammed Hussain * ''Manushiyan'' (1979) * ''Koumara Praayam'' (1979) * ''Kathir Mandapam'' (1979) * ''Cheriyachante Kroora Krithyangal'' (1979)... Cheriyachan * ''Rajaneegandhi'' (1980) as Krishna Menon * ''Naayattu'' (1980) * ''Meen'' (1980) * ''Karimpana'' (1980) as Sayippu * ''Kalika'' (1980) as Vasu * ''Ethikkara Pakky'' (1980) as Supramuthayyan * ''Digvijayam'' (1980) as Kannappan * ''Anthappuram'' (1980) * ''Ammayum Makkalum'' (1980) * ''Aagamanam'' (1980) as Samuel * ''Theekkali'' (1981) as Bahuleyan * ''
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) as Kunjunni Kurup * ''Saahasam'' (1981) * ''Paathira Sooryan'' (1981) as Pappachan * ''Kodumudikal'' (1981) as Vasukuttan Pilla * ''Kallan Pavithran'' (1981) as Merchant/Trader * ''Irattimadhuram'' (1981) * ''Ellaam Ninakku Vendi'' (1981) as Panikkar * ''Munnettam'' (1981) as Gopalan Nair * ''Kadathu'' (1981) as School Principal * ''Vidhichathum Kothichathum'' (1982) * ''Snehapoorvam Meera'' (1982) as Panikkar * ''Oru Kunju Janikkunnu'' (1982) * ''
Ormakkayi '' Ormakkayi '' (officially ''Ormakkyaie'') is a 1982 Malayalam drama film directed by Bharathan and written by John Paul. The film stars Madhavi, Bharath Gopi, Adoor Bhasi, Nedumudi Venu, Ramu, Krishnachandran and Kunchan in pivotal roles. ...
'' (1982) * ''Olangal'' (1982) * ''Naagamadhathu Thampuratti'' (1982) * ''Mayilanji'' (1982) as Hameed Sayivu * ''Mathruka Kudumbam'' (1982) * ''Koaritharicha Naal'' (1982) * ''Keni'' (1982) * '' Aasha '' (1982)... Willy * ''
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 ...
'' (1982) as Raghavan Pilla * ''Jumbulingam'' (1982) * ''Ilakkangal'' (1982) * ''
Irattimadhuram ''Irattimadhuram'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Krishnachandran, K. R. Vijaya and Master Rajakumaran Thampi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast * Prem Naz ...
'' (1982) as Thorappan Panikkar * ''Gaanam'' (1982) * ''Ente Mohangal Poovaninju'' (1982) as Easwaran * ''
Enikkum Oru Divasam ''Enikkum Oru Divasam'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film written, directed and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Mohanlal, Adoor Bhasi, Nedumudi Venu, and Seema. The music for the film was composed by Shyam, Tham ...
'' (1982) as Ouseph * ''Chiriyo Chiri'' (1982) * ''Chillu'' (1982) as Annie's father * ''Sandhya Vandanam'' (1983) * ''Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu'' (1983) * ''Rugma'' (1983) as Bhatt * ''
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 Bhagyar ...
'' (1983) as Padmanabha Pillai * ''Oomai Kuyil'' (1983) * ''
Onnu Chirikku ''Onnu Chirikku'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. G. Viswambharan. The film stars Mammootty, Swapna, Adoor Bhasi, Raj Kumar and Jalaja in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Johnson. Cast * Mammootty as Un ...
'' (1983) as Krishnan Nair * ''Nanayam'' (1983) * ''Maniyara'' (1983) * ''Mahabali'' (1983) * ''Kuyiline Thedi'' (1983) as Ganapathi Iyer * ''Justice Raja'' (1983) * ''Iniyenkilum'' (1983) as Parakkal Mathai * ''Himavahini'' (1983) as Watcher * ''Guru Dakshina'' (1983) * ''Ente Katha'' (1983) as Govinda Kuruppu * ''Engane Nee Marakkum'' (1983) * ''Belt Mathai'' (1983) as Pokker * ''Ashtapadi'' (1983) * ''Adhyathe Anuragam'' (1983) * '' Aadhipathyam'' (1983) as Sankara Pilla * ''Aaroodam'' (1983) * ''Vetta'' (1984) * ''Vepraalam'' (1984) * ''Vellam'' (1984) as Kunjunni * ''Kilikkonchal''(1984) as Menon * ''Thathamme Poocha Poocha'' (1984) as Gonsalves * ''Swanthamevide Bandhamevide'' (1984) as Bhaskara Menon * ''Pavam Poornima'' (1984) as Chellappan Pilla * ''Onnanu Nammal'' (1984) as Padmanabhan Nair * ''Muthodu Muthu'' (1984) as Prabhakaran Pillai * ''Manithali'' (1984) as Abdullakunjikka * ''Lakshmana Rekha'' (1984) * ''Koottinilamkili'' (1984) as Valiya Kurup * ''Jeevitham'' (1984) * ''Itha Innu Muthal'' (1984) * ''Ethirppukal'' (1984) * ''Ente Kalithozhan'' (1984) * ''Eenum'' (1984) * ''Edavelakku Sesham'' (1984) * ''Swantham Sarika'' (1984) as Krishnan Nair * ''Athirathram'' (1984) as Lona * ''18 April'' (1984) as Policeman's father-in-law * '' Aalkkoottathil Thaniye'' (1984) as Achuthan * ''Principal Olivil'' (1985) * ''Pacha Velicham'' (1985) as Mohammed * ''Orikkal Oridathu'' (1985) * ''Neerariyum Nerathu'' (1985) * ''Mulamoottil Adima'' (1985) as Shivaswami * ''Madhu Vidhurathri'' (1985) * ''Kilippattu'' (1985) * '' Aanakkorumma'' (1985) as Raman Nair * ''Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram'' (1985) * ''Avidathepole Ivideyum'' (1985) * ''Eeran Sandhya'' (1985) * ''Manya Mahajanangale'' (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 Lazar * ''Yathra'' (1985) as Priest * ''Vaiki Odunna Varathi'' (1986) * ''
Rajavinte Makan ''Rajavinte Makan'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language gangster film directed and produced by Thampi Kannanthanam and written by Dennis Joseph. It stars Mohanlal as crime boss Vincent Gomes, and also features Suresh Gopi, Ratheesh, Ambika ...
'' (1986) as Priest * ''Iniyum Kurukshethram'' (1986) as Govinda Pillai * ''Kaveri'' (1986) as Raman Nair * ''Adukkan Entheluppam'' (1986) as San Diego * ''Nandi Veendum Varika'' (1986) as Vishnu Nampoothiri * ''
Padayani Padayani, also known Padeni (from the Malayalam word for military formations), is a traditional folk dance and a ritual art from the central portion of the Indian state of Kerala. A ceremonial dance involving masks, it is an ancient ritual per ...
'' (1986) * ''Rakkuyilin Rajassadasil'' (1986) * ''Kochu Themmadi'' (1986) * ''
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) as College Principal * ''Irupatham Noottandu'' (1987) * ''Purushartham'' (1987) * ''
Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar ''Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language political thriller film directed by Thampi Kannanthanam, written by Dennis Joseph, and produced by Joy Thomas under the company Jubilee Productions. It features Mohanlal, Sur ...
'' (1987) as Thekkumkoor Valiya Thampuran * '' Kalam Mari Katha Mari'' (1987) as Musthafa * ''Idanazhiyil Oru Kaalocha'' (1987) * ''Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham'' (1987) as Thampuran * '' Manivatharile Aayiram Sivarathrikal'' (1987) as Neena's uncle * ''Rahasyam Parama Rahasyam'' (1988) as Chathunni * ''Evidence'' (1988) * ''
Chakkikotha Chankaran ''Chakkikotha Chankaran'' is 1989 Malayalam comedy film, made in India, starring Jayaram and Urvashi. The movie is heavily inspired by the 1987 Tamil movie ''Enga Veettu Ramayanam''. The movie was remade in Kannada as '' Mana Mecchida Sose''. It ...
'' (1989) as Madhava Menon * ''
Ragam Anuragam A ''raga'' or ''raag'' (; also ''raaga'' or ''ragam''; ) is a melodic framework for improvisation in Indian classical music akin to a musical mode, melodic mode. The ''rāga'' is a unique and central feature of the classical Indian music tradit ...
'' (1990) as Xavier


As director

* ''Reghu Vamsam'' (1978) * '' Acharam Ammini Osaram Omana'' (1977) * '' Aadhya Paadam'' (1977)


As playback singer

* "Kaduva..." - ''Maravil Tirivu Sookshikkuka'' * "Oru Roopa Nottu Koduthal..." - ''Lottery Ticket'' (1970) * "Thallu Thallu..." - ''Abhijatyam'' * "Thalassery..." - ''Kannur Deluxe'' * "Kuruvi petti", "Vottilla Vottilla..." - ''Sthanarthi Saramma'' * "Velutha Vavinum..." with K. J. Yesudas and P. Suseela - ''Chakravakam'' * "Neeya Saranam..." - ''Thekkan Kattu'' * "Manyanmare..." - ''Sakthi'' * "Pankaja Dala Nayane...", "Irattathookkam..." - ''Kattukurangu'' * "Anachal Chanda..." - ''Adya Kiranam'' * "Kallupaalathil Kariyaachan..." - ''Aadyakiranangal'' (1964) * "Manjulabhaashini Baale..." - ''Aadyakiranangal'' (1964) * "Kannoor Dharmadam..." - ''Aadyakiranangal'' (1964) * "Shanka Vittu Varunnallo..." - ''Aadyakiranangal'' (1964) * "Car Lorreel Keri..." - ''Aadyakiranangal'' (1964) * "Zindabaad Zindabaad..." - ''Sthaanaarthi Saramma'' (1966) * "Kaduvappetti..." - ''Sthaanaarthi Saramma'' (1966) * "Utharamadhuraapuri..." - ''Kaattukurangu'' (1969) * "Kallukulangare..." - ''Kaattukurangu'' (1969) * "Shyaamalam Graamaranga..." - ''Kaattukurangu'' (1969) * "Chinchilam Chiluchilam..." - ''Vidyarthikale Ithile Ithile'' (1972) * "Oshaakali..." - ''Chaayam'' (1973) * "Velutha Vavinum..." - ''Chakravaakam'' (1974) * "Naanam Maraykkaan..." - ''Swarnnavigraham'' (1974) * "Angaadi Marunnukal..." - ''Amrithavaahini'' (1976) * "Chora Thilaykkum Kaalam..." - ''Raghuvamsham'' (1978) * "Kokkarakko Paadum..." - ''Onappudava'' (1978) * "Ikkaanunna Kettitadhil" it.. - ''Thuramukham'' (1979) * "Enaakshiyaarival" it.. - ''Thuramukham'' (1979)


Lyrics

* "Angaadi Marunnukal..." ''Amrithavaahini'' (1976)


References


External links

* https://web.archive.org/web/20160304042955/http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Adoor%20Bhasi&limit=536 * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bhasi, Adoor Kerala State Film Award winners Indian male film actors Male actors from Thiruvananthapuram 1927 births 1990 deaths Male actors in Malayalam cinema Filmfare Awards South winners Malayalam film directors 20th-century Indian male actors Film directors from Thiruvananthapuram 20th-century Indian film directors Indian male playback singers Malayalam playback singers Singers from Thiruvananthapuram 20th-century Indian singers 20th-century Indian male singers Malayalam comedians