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Raju Daniel (27 June 1950 – 17 September 2018), better known by his
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Captain Raju, was an Indian
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and Indian actor. He acted in more than 600 films in various languages, including
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,
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,
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,
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, and
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. He was best known for his performances in character roles, and as a villain. He also appeared in television serials and advertisements and has also directed two Malayalam films. The comic professional assassin character called ''Pavanayi'' played by Captain Raju appearing in the movie
Nadodikkattu ''Nadodikkattu'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language satirical comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by Sreenivasan based on a story by the Siddique–Lal duo. It stars Mohanlal and Sreenivasan in the lead roles, along with an ...
developed a
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status in Malayalam cinema.


Personal life

Raju was the third of the seven children of K. G. Daniel and Annamma, and was born at
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. He has four sisters named Elizabeth, Saji, Sophy, Sudha and two brothers, George and Mohan. Both his parents were teachers at Govt. UP School Omalloor. He had his primary education from Govt. UP School Omalloor and NSS English Medium School, Omalloor. He was a volleyball player. He pursued a degree in zoology from Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta. After graduation, Raju joined the
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as a short-service commissioned officer at the age of 21 and was commissioned into the
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and rose to the rank of a
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. Captain Raju is an alumnus of the prestigious Officers Training Academy,
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. He worked as marketing chief at glucose and starch manufacturing company, Lakshmi Starch, at
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after serving 5 years of Indian army and later he left the job to act in films. While working at the company, he started acting in amateur drama troupes like ''Prathiba'' theatres in Mumbai. He later moved to films. He made his directorial debut with the Malayalam film ''Etha Oru Snehagatha'' in 1997. His second film as director was ''Mr. Pavanayi 99.99'' (2012) in which he reprised the role of Mr. Pavanayi, his character from the 1987 Malayalam film ''
Nadodikkattu ''Nadodikkattu'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language satirical comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by Sreenivasan based on a story by the Siddique–Lal duo. It stars Mohanlal and Sreenivasan in the lead roles, along with an ...
''. He was married to Prameela, and had a son, Ravi. He was a
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by birth, but also respected other religions, and even visited the others' shrines. He was a native of Puthenpeedika, Pathanamthitta. He was observed as very dynamic and vibrant during his childhood. He was also an active member of St. George Orthodox Church, Palarivattom. His parents' wish was to see him become a priest, about which he expressed at several places. He was a staunch Orthodox believer and his contributions to the Church and the society are noteworthy.


Film career

Captain Raju first acted in an unreleased Hindi movie along with Tariq (
Yaadon Ki Baraat ''Yaadon Ki Baaraat'' () is a 1973 Indian Hindi-language masala film, directed by Nasir Hussain and written by Salim–Javed (Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar). It featured an ensemble cast, starring Dharmendra, Vijay Arora, Tariq, Zeenat Aman, Ne ...
fame) in 1980 as the supporting hero even before he made his break in Malayalam movies. Raju made his debut in Malayalam with the 1981 multi-starrer movie
Raktham ''Raktham'' is a 1981 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, written by Kaloor Dennis, directed by Joshiy and produced by Jagan Appachan under Jagan Pictures. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu (actor), Madhu, Srividya and MG ...
. The co-actor in the movie
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was greatly impressed with his performance. This made Madhu cast him as the hero in his first home production
Rathilayam ''Rathilayam'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by Madhu. The film stars Madhu, Silk Smitha and Captain Raju in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer and M. G. Radhakrishnan. Cas ...
, which was a movie with A-listers of that era including
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Rajkumar and Menaka. Captain Raju played the hero role in the movie with
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as his heroine. Many B-grade films were made inspired by Rathilayam with Raju himself playing the lead in such low-budget masala films towards the late eighties. But Captain Raju had established himself as a popular actor even before this phase. His first memorable role came out in the 1984 movie Athiratram, where he played a lead role along with Mamootty and
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 ...
. He also played some of the popular villain characters during this era. In the 1986 movie
Aavanazhi ''Aavanazhi'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran. The film deals with social and political issues of that time. It stars Mammootty, Geetha, Seema, Sukumaran, Captain Raju, Janardan ...
, he played the villain role of ''Sathyaraj'' which was well appreciated. The grand success of this movie made him one of the busiest actors in Malayalam cinema. It was in the 1988 movie
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where Raju probably played the biggest villain role in his career. Raju's act as the unnamed killer determined to assassinate the
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was one of the high points of the film. It is considered one of the best villain characters in Malayalam cinema. In the movie Samryajyam, he played an antagonist gangster opposite to that of Mammootty. ''Khalid'' in
Vyooham ''Vyooham'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language action film, directed by Sangeeth Sivan, starring Raghuvaran, Sukumaran, Captain Raju, Babu Antony, Urvashi, Rajan P. Dev and Parvathy Jayaram. It was the debut directorial of Sangeeth Sivan. T ...
(1990) and ''Pathrose'' in Adwaitham (1992) were some of the other noted villain characters portrayed by him during the early 90s. His role as ''Aringodar'' of
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha ''Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language epic historical drama film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Balan K. Nair, Captain Raju and Madhavi. The film won ...
was one of the characters which helped Captain Raju to change his track from villain characters (other being Pavanai). This movie helped him to reveal his true potential as a character actor. He also had a notable role in the 1988 movie
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu ''Oru CBI Diary Kurippu'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film directed by K. Madhu, written by S. N. Swamy, and starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Jagathy Sreekumar, Mukesh, and Sukumaran. The lead character, CBI offic ...
. Captain Raju eventually stopped acting in villain roles during the early 90's. With the 1994 movie
Kabooliwala ''Kabooliwala'' is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language coming of age comedy drama film, written and directed by Siddique-Lal, starring Innocent and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film was remade in Tamil as ''Meesai Madhavan'' (2004). Plot The story be ...
, he became more selective and his role as ''Madassery Thampi'' in Puthukkottayile Puthumanavalan was a clear step towards this. He is also known for portraying the powerful elder brother role in the 1993 movie
Uppukandam Brothers ''Uppukandam Brothers'' is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and written by Kaloor Dennis from a story by Thommichan Neendoor. The film stars Captain Raju, Mohan Raj, Babu Antony, Jagadish, Baiju Santho ...
. Raju is also known for playing some of the memorable comic characters. He became a household name in Malayalam cinema after his brief role as the comical assassin ''Pavanayi'' in
Nadodikkattu ''Nadodikkattu'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language satirical comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by Sreenivasan based on a story by the Siddique–Lal duo. It stars Mohanlal and Sreenivasan in the lead roles, along with an ...
. The character eventually attained a
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status in Kerala. The classic dialogue "Pavanayi Shavamayi” (Pavanayi is dead) along with the terms such as ''Malappuram Kathi'', ''Ambum Villum, Transistor Bomb'' is still popular. His character as ''Karunan Chandakavala'' (Detective Karamchand) in the 2003
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also got appreciated. Captain Raju reprised his iconic character ''Pavanayi'' in the movie
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. The movie's production was completed in 2012, but was released only a year after his death in 2019 due to some issues with producer. This was also his second movie as a director with the first being ''Oru Snehagadha'' released in 1997. Captain Raju's last movie was the 2017 Mammootty starrer
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, where he appeared as himself after a four-year break, as he was recovering from a road accident injury.


Death

A healthy, strong man during his youth, who gave increased importance to fitness, thanks to his military career, Raju's health was severely affected by a car accident, which occurred in October 2003 at Kuthiran near
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. He was seriously injured, and was hospitalised for a long period. Though he survived, he lost the vision in his left eye, and also had problems with walking. Still he was active in films and public. During his last days, Raju suffered from various ailments like
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and
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. He had a heart attack in 2015, for which he had treatment. He suffered a massive
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during a plane journey to New York on 25 June 2018, and was admitted to a hospital in
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. He was brought back to
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for further treatment, and later left for his home. He died aged 68 in the morning of 17 September 2018 at his residence in Palarivattom,
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. He was buried with full state honours at Puthenpeedika St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Pathanamthitta on 21 September.


Filmography


As actor


English

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'' (1999) as Inspector Ramiji Raj


Kannada

* ''Jai Karnataka'' (1989) * ''Nyayakkaagi Naanu'' (1989)


Telugu

*''Balidanam'' (1982) *''Marana Sasanam'' (1987) *'' Shatruvu'' (1990) *''
Rowdy Alludu ''Rowdy Alludu'' () is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film was produced by Allu Aravind under the banner of Geetha Arts. It stars Chiranjeevi in a dual role, with Sobhana and Divya Bharti. ...
'' (1991) *''
Rowdy Inspector ''Rowdy Inspector'' is a 1992 Telugu-language action film produced by T. Trivikrama Rao under the Vijayalakshmi Art Pictures banner and directed by B. Gopal. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vijayashanti, and music composed by Bappi Lahiri. T ...
'' (1992) *''Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam'' (1992) *''
Kondapalli Raja ''Kondapalli Raja'' is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty and produced by K. V. V. Satyanarayana under Saudhamini Creations. It stars Venkatesh, Nagma and Suman, with music composed by M. M. Keeravan ...
'' (1993) *''
Tholi Muddhu ''Tholi Muddhu'' () is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language teen romance film directed by K. Rushendra Reddy and starring Prashanth and Divya Bharati. The film is a remake of the 1990 Bollywood Super Hit '' Dil''. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiya ...
'' (1993) *''Police Lockup'' (1993) *'' Amma Koduku'' (1993) *''
Jailor Gaari Abbayi ''Jailor Gaari Abbayi'' () is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written by the Paruchuri brothers and directed by Sarath. It stars Krishnam Raju, Jayasudha, Jagapathi Babu, Ramya Krishna and music composed by Raj–Koti. The ...
'' (1994) as Bapineedu *''
Gandeevam ''Gandeevam'' () is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film, produced by Satyam Babu, Sampath Kumar under the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Combines banner and directed by Priyadarshan. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nandamuri Balakrishna, ...
'' (1994) *''Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam'' (1994) *''
Maato Pettukoku ''Maatho Pettukoku'' () is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by S. Gopal Reddy under the Bhargav Art Productions banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja, Rambha, and music compo ...
'' (1995) *''Pichchodi Chetilo Raayi'' (1999)


Tamil

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Nalla Naal ''Nalla Naal'' () is a 1984 Tamil-language action film directed by R. Thyagarajan. It stars Vijayakanth and Thyagarajan. Plot The film tells in a flashback that the father of Chinna Durai is assassinated by the father of Kaali. Chinna Durai t ...
'' (1984) *''
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu ''Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film directed by Santhana Bharathi and produced by Kamal Haasan, starring Sathyaraj, Geetha and Captain Raju. The film had no songs, though the score was compos ...
'' (1987) *''
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'' (1987) *'' Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan'' (1987) *''
Dharmathin Thalaivan ''Dharmathin Thalaivan'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language action-drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, starring Rajinikanth in dual roles, along with Prabhu, Suhasini, Khushbu, Nassar (actor), Nassar and Captain Raju in other roles. It i ...
'' (1988) *''
En Jeevan Paduthu ''En Jeevan Paduthu'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars Karthik and Saranya, supported by Sudha, Captain Raju and Kapil Dev. It was released on 23 June 1988. Plot Narmada joins a new c ...
'' (1988) *'' Soora Samhaaram'' (1988) *''Sudhanthira Nattin Adimaigall'' (1988) *''Dhayam Onnu'' (1988) *'' Jeeva'' (1988) *'' Chinnappadass'' (1989) *''
En Rathathin Rathame ''En Rathathin Rathame'' ( ''Oh, blood of my blood'') is a 1989 Tamil-language science fiction action film directed by K. Vijayan, and finished by his son Sundar K. Vijayan, following his father's death. The film is the Tamil debut of actress M ...
'' (1989) *''
Thaai Naadu ''Thaai Naadu'' () is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language film, written and directed by R. Aravindraj. The film stars Sathyaraj and Raadhika. It was released on 16 February 1989. Plot In the 60s... A military officer (Sathyaraj) is accused, inequ ...
'' (1989) *''
Naangal ''Naangal'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Hassan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu and Deepika Chikhalia. It was released on 20 March 1992. Plot Keerthi, an honest police officer, is charged to solve a double m ...
'' (1992) *'' Sevagan'' (1992) *''
Sivantha Malar ''Sivantha Malar'' () is a 1992 Tamil-language drama film directed by Sasi Mohan and written by Selva. The film stars Sarathkumar and Gautami, while Vijayakumar and Srividya play supporting roles. The film, produced by K. R. Gangadharan, had ...
'' (1992) *''
Ulle Veliye ''Ulle Veliye'' () is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language crime film directed by Parthiban and produced by Seetha. The film stars Parthiban, Aishwarya and Shenbagam. It was released on 16 April 1993. The film proved to be a successful venture at the ...
'' (1993) *''Madurai Meenakshi '' (1993) *''
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'' (1994) *'' Rajakumaran'' (1994) *'' Veluchami'' (1995) *''
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'' (2007) *''
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'' (2011)


Hindi

* ''Kashmakash'' (2011)


Malayalam

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Raktham ''Raktham'' is a 1981 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, written by Kaloor Dennis, directed by Joshiy and produced by Jagan Appachan under Jagan Pictures. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu (actor), Madhu, Srividya and MG ...
(1981) * Thadakam (1982) * Chilathivala (1982) as Aravindan * Pooviriyum Pulari (1982) * John Jaffer Janardhanan (1982) as Renji * Coolie (1983) as Vikraman * Mortuary (1983) as Raju * Iniyenkilum (1983) as Prasad * Passport (1983) * Nadi Muthal Nadi Vare (1983) * Aana (1983) as Ranger Narendran * Rathilayam (1983) as Appukuttan * Asuran (1983) *
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(1983) as Vikraman * Ponthooval (1983) * Changatham (1983) as Prem * Athirathram (1984) as Rajesh *Theere Pratheekshikkathe (1984) as Mohan * Kadamattathachan (1984) as Neeli's lover *
Kurishuyudham ''Kurishuyudham'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language horror film directed by Baby and written by Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan from a story by Pushparajan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Srividya and Mohanlal in the lead roles. The film has m ...
(1984) as Magician d'Souza/Lorence * Sapadham (1984) * Koodu Thedunna Parava (1984) * Oru Sumagaliyude Kadha (1984) as SI Vijayan * Minimol Vathikkanil (1984) as CID Inspector *
Thirakal ''Thirakal'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K Vijayan and produced by Bhanuprakash V Pai. The film stars Seema, Sukumari, Mohanlal, Jagathy Sreekumar and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shankar ...
(1984) as Chandran * Pavam Krooran(1984) as Dasan * Unni Vanna Divasam (1984) * Shabadham (1984) as Prasad * Premalekhanam (1985) as Babu * Kiraatham (1985) * Shantham Bheekaram (1985) * Sammelanam(1985) as Basheer * Aazhi (1985) * Soundarya Pinakkam (1985) * Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare (1985) *
Nayakan ''Nayakan'' (; ) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language gangster film written and directed by Mani Ratnam. Produced by Muktha Srinivasan, the film stars Kamal Haasan, Saranya (in her feature debut) and Karthika, with Janagaraj, Vijayan, M. V. Vasu ...
(1985) as Rahim * Janakeeya Kodathi (1985) as Ayyappan * Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam (1985) as Gopinathan * Karimpin Poovinakkare (1985) as Pappan * Prathyekam Sradhikkukka (1986) as Shukkoor * Hello My Dear: Wrong Number (1986) as Fernandez * Nimishangal (Yamam) (1986) as Khalid *
Aavanazhi ''Aavanazhi'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran. The film deals with social and political issues of that time. It stars Mammootty, Geetha, Seema, Sukumaran, Captain Raju, Janardan ...
(1986) as Sathyaraj * Kalathinte Shabdham (1987) as Devarajan * Ivare Sookshikkuka (1987) * Ithrayum Kaalam (1987) * Ee noottandile Maharogam (1987) * Oru Sindoorapottinte Ormakku (1987) * Theekkattu (1987) as Basheer * Yaagagni (1987) * Naalkkavala (1987) * Aattakadha (1987) *
Neeyallengil Njan ''Neeyallengil Njan'' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Vijayakrishnan and produced by Hassan. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Sindhu, Captain Raju and Balan K. Nair in the lead roles. Cast *Jagathy Sreekumar as Ramanku ...
(1987) as Balachandran *
Vrutham ''Vrutham'' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Raju Mathew for Central Pictures, starring Kamal Haasan, Suresh Gopi, Geetha, Captain Raju, Thilakan and Shobana. The film marked the return of Kam ...
(1987) as Victor *
Nadodikkattu ''Nadodikkattu'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language satirical comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by Sreenivasan based on a story by the Siddique–Lal duo. It stars Mohanlal and Sreenivasan in the lead roles, along with an ...
(1987) as Mr. Pavanayi * Amritamgamaya (1987) as Suku * Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku (1987) as C.K. Gupta *
Adimakal Udamakal ''Adimakal Udamakal'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language political film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by T. Damodaran, starring Mammootty, Mohanlal, Nalini and Seema. Ratheesh, Mukesh, Urvashi, Jagathi Sreekumar, Captain Raju, L ...
(1987) as Sathyan * Simon Peter Ninakku Vendi (1988) as Ramji * Innaleyude Bakki (1988) * Vadagagunda (1988) * Chaaravalayam (1988) as Basheer * Evidence (1988) as Damu * Aranyakam (1988) as Police Officer *
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu ''Oru CBI Diary Kurippu'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film directed by K. Madhu, written by S. N. Swamy, and starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Jagathy Sreekumar, Mukesh, and Sukumaran. The lead character, CBI offic ...
(1988) as Dy SP Prabhakara Varma *
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(1988) as Nicholas * Innale (1989) as Circle Inspector of Police * Anagha (1989) as Nalini's Father * Mudra (1989) * Mahaaraajaavu (1989) * Miss Pamela (1989) * My Dear Rosy (1989) * Agnipravesham (1989) * Kali Kariyamayi: Crime Branch (1989) as Balachandran * Aazhikkoru Muthu (1989) *
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha ''Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language epic historical drama film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Balan K. Nair, Captain Raju and Madhavi. The film won ...
(1989) as Aringodar * Vyooham (1990) as Khalid * Saandhram (1990) as Police Officer *
No.20 Madras Mail ''No.20 Madras Mail'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film directed by Joshiy and written by Dennis Joseph from a story by Harikumar. The film stars Mohanlal in lead role and Jagadish, Maniyanpilla Raju, M. G. Soman, Ashokan ...
(1990) * Nammude Naadu (1990) as SP Devarajan * Enquiry (1990) * Nale Ennundekil (1990) as Narendran * Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990) * Arhatha (1990) as Shekhu * Appu (1990) as Suresh * Samrajyam (1990) as Krishnadas * Kalamorukkam (1991) * Chakravarthi (1991) as Ashwani Prasad * Neelagiri (1991) * Kankettu (1991) as Peter Lal *
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(1991) as A K Menon * Mahaan (1992) * Kavacham (1992) *
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 Pathrose *
Rajashilpi ''Rajashilpi'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by R. Sukumaran, starring Mohanlal and Bhanupriya. The plot is a re-telling of the legend about lord Shiva and goddess Sati who was later reborn as goddess P ...
(1992) *
Uppukandam Brothers ''Uppukandam Brothers'' is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and written by Kaloor Dennis from a story by Thommichan Neendoor. The film stars Captain Raju, Mohan Raj, Babu Antony, Jagadish, Baiju Santho ...
(1993) * Kabuliwala (1994) as Circus Owner * Gentleman Security (1994) as Rajkumar * Sankeerthanam (1994) * Puthukkottayile Puthumanavalan (1995) as Madassery Thampi * Special Squad (1995) * Thakshashila (1995) * Agni Devan (1995) as Pareeth * Kalyana Sowgandhikam (1996) as Neelakantan Vaidyar * Sankeerthanam Pole (1997) * Itha Oru Snehagatha (1997) * Sooryavanam (1998) * Mattupetti Machan (1998) as Mattupetti Mahadevan * Ilavamkodu Desam (1998) as Udayavarmman * Daya (1998) *
Udayapuram Sulthan ''Udayapuram Sulthan'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Jose Thomas and written by Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas, it stars Dileep, Narendra Prasad, Preetha Vijaykumar, Shruthi Raj, Captain Raju, Innocent, ...
(1999) as Abdul Rahman * Thachiledathu Chundan (1999) as Velupillai * Pranaya Nilavu (1999) as Hajiyar * Olymbian Antony Adam (1999) * Stalin Sivadas (1999) as Narendran * My Dear Karadi (1999) * Captain (1999) as Ranger Jayadevan * The Godman (1999) * Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999) as Chacko Tharakan * Aayiram Meni (1999) as Unnithan * Snehapoorvam Anna (2000) as Father of Lover boy *
Valliettan ''Valyettan'' ( Elder brother) is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Shaji Kailas and scripted by Ranjith. It stars Mammootty, Shobana, Sai Kumar, N. F. Varghese, Siddique and Manoj K Jayan. It was remade in Kann ...
(2000) as Ilias Mohammad * Sraavu (2001) as Mohan Roy * Red Indians (2001) * Bhadra (2001) * Rakshasa Rajav (2001) as DGP * Sharja To Sharja (2001) as Kanaran Kappithan * ''
Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha ''Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha'' is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language historical film directed by P. G. Viswambharan. Based on '' Vadakkanpattu'', the folklore of North Malabar, which are ballads extolling the brave and valiant chekavars, it stars ...
''(2002) as Kannappa Chekavar * Swarna Medal (2002) as Ravi Varman * Punyam (2002) * Thandavam (2002) as DYSP Rajiv * C.I.D. Moosa (2003) as Karunan Chanthakkavala * Soudamini (2003) * Pattalam (2003) as Colonel * War & Love (2003) as Brigadier Nair * Kottaram Vaidyan (2004) * '' Wanted'' (2004) as Police Officer * Sathyam (2004) as Police Officer * Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (2005) * Deepangal Sakshi (2005) *
Boyy Friennd ''Boyy Friennd'' is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Vinayan and written by J. Pallassery from a story by Vinayan. The film stars Manikuttan, Madhumitha, and Honey Rose. The film was released on 28 October 200 ...
(2005) as D. J. P. * Vargam (2006) as Aboobakar Haji * Kilukkam Kilukilukkam (2006) as Col. Panikkar * Red Salute (2006) * Ashwaroodan (2006) as Vishwanathan * Thuruppu Gulan (2006) * Aanachandam (2006) * The Speed Track (2007) as College Principal * Avan Chandiyude Makan (2007) as Vicar * Black Cat (2007) * Goal (2007) * Nasrani (2007) as John * Mayakazhcha(2008) * Kovalam (2008) * Twenty:20 (2008) *
Pazhassi Raja Pazhassi Raja () (3 January 1753 – 30 November 1805) was known as Kerala Varma and was also known as Cotiote Rajah and Pychy Rajah. He was a warrior Hindu prince and de facto head of the kingdom of Kottayam, otherwise known as Cotiote, in ...
(2009) as Mancheriyil Unnimootha * Sanmanasullavan Appukuttan (2009) * Happy Durbar (2010) * Yakshiyum Njanum (2010) * Arjunan Sakshi (2011) ... CM *
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(2011) as Vincent Gomez *
Theruvu Nakshatrangal ''Theruvu Nakshatrangal'' is a 2012 Malayalam film directed by Jose Maveily and written by Beema Pally A.M. Ali . It stars Tini Tom, Captain Raju, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Asok Raj and Disney James in major roles. Plot Muthukrishan, a street child, ...
(2012) *
Ezhamathe Varavu ''Ezhamathe Varavu'' (''English:Seventh Arrival'') is a 2013 Malayalam drama thriller film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by Hariharan. The film stars Indrajith, Vineeth, Bhavana and Kavitha in the lead roles while Mamukkoya and ...
(2013) as Chief Archaeologist *
Abhiyum Njanum ''Abhiyum Njanum'' (''Abhi and Me'') is a 2013 Indian Malayalam film directed by S. P. Mahesh. Archana Kavi and debutant Rohit Nair play the lead along with Lal. The film is a travel movie which revolves around two characters, Abirami (Archana) ...
(2013) as Devanandan * Mumbai Police (2013) * ''
Masala Republic Masala Republic is a List of Malayalam films of 2014, 2014 Indian Malayalam cinema, Malayalam-language Dystopian film, dystopian Political film, political Satire (film and television), satirical Parody film, spoof film directed by Visakh G. S. ...
'' (2014) * ''Nikkah'' (2015) * ''Aashamsakalode Anna'' (2015) * ''Poyi Maranju Parayaathe'' (2016) * '' Appuram Bengal Ippuram Thiruvithamkoor'' (2016) * ''
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'' (2017) as As Himself & Pavanayi * ''Stethoscope'' (2018) * ''
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'' (2019) as Mr. Pavanayi * ''
Valiyaperunnal ''Valiyaperunnal'' (''A festival of sacrifice'') is a 2019 Indian Malayalam language romantic crime comedy-drama film, the first film directed by Dimal Dennis. It was scripted jointly by Dennis and Thasreeq Abdul Salam. The film has Shane Nigam ...
'' (2019) * ''Lessons (2020)


As Director

* ''Mr. Pavanayi 99.99'' (2019) * ''Itha Oru Snehagatha'' (1997)


Television

;Serials *Nizhalukal (
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) *Crime Branch (
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) *Paliyathachan (
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) *Pandavapada (
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) *Vinodasala (
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) *Vikramadithyan (
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) *Alavudeenum albhuthavilakum (
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) *Dracula (
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) *Unniyarcha (
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) *Mahathmagandhi colony (
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) *Sreemahabhagavatham (
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) *Vallarpadathamma (Shalom) *Pakida Pakida Pambaram *Makal ;Shows *Airtel Challenge as Quiz master (Jeevan TV)


References


External links

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Captain Raju at MSI
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