Alummoodan (15 March 1933 3 May 1992) was an Indian actor who worked in

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' ...

. He had acted in more than 100 films and mainly did comedy roles.

Background

Alummoodan was born to Alummoottil Joseph and Rosamma in

Changanacherry Changanassery or Changanacherry is a municipal town in Kottayam district in the state of Kerala, India. History The first recorded history on the origin of Changanacherry is obtained from Sangam period literature. According to Sangam era d ...

. He was married to Rosamma Dominic. They have six children, 2 sons and 4 daughters. His son Boban Alummoodan is also an actor in Malayalam movies. He died on 3 May 1992 due to a

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.http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/292392?page=0,2 His death occurred during the shooting of a film named '' Adwaitham'', directed by

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and starring

Mohanlal Mohanlal Viswanathan (born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor, film producer, playback singer, film distributor, and director who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeare ...

in the lead role. He portrayed the role of a minister in ''Adwaitham'', and his last words were the film dialogue 'Swami enne rakshikkanam' (Swami, please save me), which he told to Mohanlal, portraying the role of a saint. He died on the spot. He was a well-known stage artist too, and he managed his own drama theatre named "Changanaserry Anaswara" even in his busy film career. One of his notable performances is in Changanaserry Geedha's famous play "Ezhu Rathrikal" written by Kalady Gopi and Directed by Sri.Geedha Chachappan. Alummoodan played "Ettukali mammoonju" a wicked character years after still remembers. Later the play made in celluloid and he appeared on the same role. "Araada Valiyavan" "Njanaada Paraayi,Moota" are some of his famous plays in the mid 1980s.

Filmography

* Again Kasargod Khader Bhai (2010) Photo Archieve *

My Dear Kuttichathan ''My Dear Kuttichathan'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy film directed by Jijo Punnoose and produced by his father Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio. It was the first Indian film to be filmed in 3D format. With screenplay ...

(DTS) (1997) * Kanyakumariyil Oru Kavitha (1993) *

Adwaytham ''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) *

Kamaladalam ''Kamaladalam'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language musical drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil, starring Mohanlal, Murali, Vineeth, Nedumudi Venu, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Monisha, Parvathy Jayaram and ...

(1992) *

Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo ''Ennodishtam Koodamo'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Kamal, written by Raghunath Paleri and produced by Mudra Sasi. It stars Mukesh, Madhoo, Siddique, J. D. Chakravarthy and Janardhanan. The film ...

(1992) * Kasargod Khader Bhai (1992) *

Ulsavamelam ''Utsavamelam'' (The Sound of Festival) is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Suresh Unnithan and written by K. S. Bhasurachandran. The rivalry between two families and the unexpected middle man in these issues is the main them ...

(1992) * Aayushkalam (1992) *

Mimics Parade ''Mimics Parade'' is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Thulasidas and starring Siddique, Jagadish, Sunitha, Suchitra and Alummoodan in the lead roles. The film has two sequels, '' Kasargod Khader Bhai'' (1992) and '' Ag ...

(1991) *

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(1990) * Appu (1990) * Kayyethum Doorathu (1987) * Aalippazhangal (1987) as Pachu Pilla * Kunjaattakkilikal (1986) *

Nimishangal ''Nimishangal'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Radhakrishnan (RK). The film stars Mohanlal, Jagathy Sreekumar, Captain Raju and Shankar. The film has musical score by MB Sreenivasan. Cast *Mohanlal as Murali * Shankar ...

(Yaamam) (1986) as Druthi Keshava Pilla * Kaanaathaaya Penkutti (1985) *

Yathra ''Yathra'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by Balu Mahendra. The film stars Mammootty and Shobana, while Adoor Bhasi, Thilakan and Alummoodan play supporting roles. The film tells a fictional sto ...

(1985) *

Mukhamukham ''Mukhamukham'' ( en, italic=yes, Face to Face) (1984) is a Malayalam feature film written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Plot The film starts in the early 1950s showing Sreedharan, the protagonist, as a very popular communist leader and ...

(1984) * Ethirppukal (1984) *

Panchavadi Palam ''Panchavadi Palam'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language political satire film written and directed by K. G. George, based on the story ''Palam Apakadathil'' (1981) written by Veloor Krishnankutty. It stars Bharat Gopy, Nedumudi Venu, Sre ...

(1984) *

Eettillam ''Eettillam'' ( ml, ഈറ്റില്ലം) is 1983 Malayalam film written and directed by Fazil, starring Nedumudi Venu, Mammootty, Bharath Gopi, Menaka, Jalaja and Kalaranjini in the lead roles. The film stars Nedumudi Venu, Menaka, M ...

(1983) * Marakkillorikkalum (1983) as Gopi * Pourusham (1983) * Thavalam (1983) as Outhakutty * Kolakkomban (1983) * Swapname Ninakku Nandi (1983) as Broker * Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal (1983) * Pallaankuzhi (1983) *

Jambulingam ''Jambulingam'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language period film directed by J. Sasikumar, written by Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan, and produced by E. K. Thyagarajan. It is based on the life of outlaw Jambulingam Nadar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jaya ...

(1982) * Padayottam (1982) * Panchajanyam(1982) as Thunjath *

Ee Nadu ''Ee Nadu'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language political film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran and produced by N. G. John. The film stars Balan K. Nair with Mammootty, Ratheesh, and T. G. Ravi in supporting roles. The music scor ...

(1982) as Reporter * Madhrasile Mon (1982) * ''

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) as Dasappan * Dhanya (1981) *

Kadathu ''Kadathu'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Shankar, M. G. Soman and Roja Ramani in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Actually, the script was penned by Priyadharsh ...

(1981) * Swarangal Swapnagal (1981) as Kunjiraman *

Sanchari ''Sanchari'' () is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film produced and directed by Boban Kunchacko and written by P. K. Sarangapani. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, K. P. Ummer, Mohanlal, and Adoor Bhasi in substantial roles. The film featu ...

(1981) as Palpu * Swarnnappakshikal (1981) * Ariyapedatha Rahasyam (1981) as Andrews * Ellam Ninakku Vendi (1981) * Agnisaram (1981) * Dhruvasangamam (1981) * Ithikkara Pakki (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) *

Manjil Virinja Pookkal ''Manjil Virinja Pookkal'' () is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language romantic thriller film produced by Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio and written and directed by Fazil (director), Fazil. It stars Shankar (actor), Shankar, Mohanlal and P ...

(1980) as Khushalan *

Paalaattu Kunjikkannan ''Paalattu Kunjikannan'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by Boban Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Plot Palattu Kunjikannan (Prem Nazir ...

(1980) * Puzha (1980) * Maani Koya Kurup (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) * Driver Madyapichirunnu (1979) * Pichaathikkuttappan (1979) *

Maamaankam ''Maamaankam'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language historical drama film directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan, made under Navodaya Studio. It is based on the medieval Mamankam festival held every 12 years at the banks of river Bharathapp ...

(1979) * Vijayanum Veeranum (1979) as Appu * Iniyum Kaanaam (1979) as Keshavan *

Tiger Salim ''Tiger Salim'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy and produced by S. R. Shaji. The film stars Sudheer, Vincent, Ravi Kumar, etc. in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast * Sudheer as Tiger Salim * Vi ...

(1978) * Kadathanaattu Maakkam (1978) * Avakaasham (1978) *

Arum Anyaralla ''Aarum Anyaralla'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Jeassy. The film stars M. G. Soman, Jayabharathi, Sukumari and Adoor Bhasi. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Cast *Sukumari *Jayabharathi *KPAC Lalitha * ...

(1978) as Thommi * Kaithappoo (1978) * Beena (1978) as Pilla *

Padmatheertham ''Padmatheertham'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. G. Rajasekharan. The film stars Jayabharathi, Jose, Jose Prakash and Unnimary. The film has musical score by K. V. Mahadevan. Cast *Jayabharathi as Malini *Jose as Ve ...

(1978) as Krishna Pilla * Vayanaadan Thampan (1978) * Iniyum Puzhayozhukum (1978) as Sekhar *

Thacholi Ambu ''Thacholi Ambu'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language historical drama film directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio. It was the first anamorphic CinemaScope film in Malayalam. Starring Prem Nazir in the title role, Sivaj ...

(1978) * Yudhakaandam (1977) *

Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana ''Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana'' () is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Adoor Bhasi, written by P. K. Sarangapani, and produced by Boban Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Sheela and Sukumari in the lead roles. Th ...

(1977) ... Gopala Pilla * Chakravarthini (1977) * Chathurvedam (1977) *

Chennaaya Valarthiya Kutty ''Chennaaya Valarthiya Kutty'' is a 1976 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Jayabharathi and Adoor Bhasi. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Cast * Prem Nazir ...

(1976) * Thulavarsham (1976) as Pappachan Nair * Paarijaatham (1976) * Lakshmivijayam (1976) *

Abhinandanam ''Abhinandanam'' is a 1976 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by A. Raghunath. The film stars Jayabharathi, Vincent, KP Ummer, Bahadoor Prakash and Prema. The film has musical score by Kannur Rajan. Cast *K. ...

(1976) *

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(Kayangal) (1975) * Chief Guest (1975) * Mucheettukalikkaarante Makal (1975) * Chalanam (1975) *

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(1975) as Harshan Pilla * Odakkuzhal (1975) *

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(1975) as Swa Le *

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 Marmam Mammad *

Penpada ''Pennpada'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Crossbelt Mani and produced by C. P. Sreedharan, P. Appu Nair and K. V. Nair. The film stars Rajakokila, Reena, Vijayalalitha and Vincent. The film's score is composed by R. K ...

(1975) as Kunjiraman * Madhurappathinezhu (1975) * Ma Nishadha (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. Ca ...

(1975) as Kumaran *

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(1974) as Bhaskaran * Bhoogolam Thiriyunnu (1974) *

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(1974) * Nadeenadanmaare Aavasyamundu (1974) *

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) * Maasappadi Maathupilla (1973) * Enippadikal (1973) *

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(1973) * Yaamini (1973) as Naanukuttan *

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 Mathew Koshi *

Panitheeratha Veedu ''Panitheeratha Veedu'' () is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Nanditha Bose, Roja Ramani and Jose Prakash. It is an adaptation of Parappurath's 1964 novel of the same name. It wo ...

(1973) as Vaasu * Omana (1972) as Padmanabha Pilla * Gandharavakshetram (1972) as Jose * Aadyathe Kadha (1972) as Padmanabha Pilla * Akkarapacha (1972) * Postmane Kananilla (1972) as Sekharan *

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 Nanukuttan * Pulliman (1972) *

Prathikaram ''Prathikaram'' () is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Kumar. The film stars Jayabharathi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Alummoodan and C. L. Anandan. The film's score was composed by M. B. Sreenivasan. Cast *Jayabharathi as Sh ...

(1972) as Peethambharan *

Aromalunni ''Aromalunni'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko, based on ''Vadakkan Pattukal'', a collection of Northern Ballads of medieval origin. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vijayasree, Ravichandran and Sheela ...

(1972) *

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(1972) as Raju Malathinkal * Lora Nee Evide (1971) * Gangaasangamam (1971) *

Sarasayya ''Sarasayya'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Thoppil Bhasi and produced by P. V. Sathyam. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Sheela and Jayabharathi. It is a sequel to the Malayalam film '' Ashwamedham'' (1967), and an adap ...

(1971) as Karunan * Panchavan Kaadu (1971) as Chinda Swami * Muthassi (1971) *

Karakanakadal ''Karakanakadal'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Jayabharathi, Vincent, Sankaradi and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. It is based on the novel of the sa ...

(1971) *

Karinizhal ''Karinizhal'' (Darkness) is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. D. Thottan and produced by Kovai Ramaswamy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Ca ...

(1971) * Agni Mrugam (1971) * Marunaattil Oru Malayaali (1971) as Chandikunju * Kalithozhi (1971) * Line Bus (1971) as Chackochan *

Kochaniyathi ''Kochaniyathi'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Madhu, Jayabharathi, Vincent and Ramachandran in the lead roles. The film had musical score by Pukazhenthi. Cast * Madhu as Raju *Jay ...

(1971) as Pappu Pilla * Aval Alpam Vaikippoyi (1971) *

Madhuvidhu ''Madhuvidhu'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. Sankaran Nair and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Jayabharathi, Jose Prakash, Maya and Prameela in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. B. Sreenivasan. Cast ...

(1970) as Koluthu *

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 Mathai * Othenente Makan (1970) as Koman Nair *

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) * Ningalenne Communistakki (1970)...Velu *

Aa Chithrashalabham Parannotte ''Aa Chithrashalabham Parannotte'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by P. Balthasar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devaraja ...

(1970) *

Thriveni ''Thriveni'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by C. V. Sridhar via Chitralaya, the company's only film in the language. The film stars Sathyan, Prem Nazir, Sharada, Savita G. Thampi and Kaviyoo ...

(1970) * Kuttavaali (1970) as Master Menon * Detective 909 Keralathil (1970) * Thara (1970) as Pappu * Nilakkatha Chalanangal (1970) *

Olavum Theeravum ''Olavum Theeravum'' () is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by P. N. Menon, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and produced by P. A. Backer. It stars Madhu and Ushanandini, with Jose Prakash, Philomina, and Nilambur Balan in ...

(1970) *

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(1969) as Paili * Susie (1969) *

Koottukudumbam ''Koottukudumbam'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Sharada. It was released on 28 November 1969. Plot Cast * Prem Nazir as Radhakrishna Kurup * ...

(1969) * Ezhu Raathrikal (1968) * Mainatharuvi Kolakkes (1967) * Anarkali (1966) as Afghani warrior

References

* http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/alummoodan.html * http://imprintsonindianfilmscreen.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/alummoodan.html * https://archive.today/20130827043618/http://cinidiary.com/peopleinfo1.php?searchtext=Alumoodan&pigsection=Actor&picata=1&Search=Search

External links

*
Alummoodan at MSI
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