Nandalal Krishnamoorthy better known by his stage name Nandu is an Indian actor primarily working in

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films. Although he has been in the industry for more than 30 years, he is acclaimed for his performance in

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' s '' Spirit'', directed by

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. He was also seen in many

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films. He received SIIMA award for best supporting actor, for the movie '' Spirit''.

Personal life

Nandu was born in 1965 at Thycaud,

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, to Krishnamoorthy, a table tennis coach at

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and Sukumari, a singer. He lost his mother 60 days after he was born, and was brought up by his uncle and aunt. His father never remarried, and died while giving table tennis lessons. His first film was ''Sarvakalasala'' (1986), directed by

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. During his early career, most of his roles were of college background. Nandu is married to Kavitha Nandalal, since 1997. They have a daughter, Nandita (b. 1999) and a son, Krishan (b. 2013).http://www.mangalam.com/life-style/success/26910?page=0,0

Career

He started his career with the Mohanlal starring film '' Sarvakalasala'' in 1986. Although he has been in the film industry for the last 20 years, he recently has been acclaimed for his performance in the Mohanlal-starring film '' Spirit'', directed by Ranjith. Although he had played good roles in the past, he has been most acclaimed for his performance in '' Spirit''.

Filmography

Malayalam

* 1983 - Oru Madapravinte Katha appeared in single shot * 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 music ...

as Jose Abraham * 1986 - Yuvajanotsavam * 1987 -

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

* 1989 -

Swagatham ''Swagatam'' () is a 2008 Telugu-language romance film and directed by Dasarath. It stars Jagapati Babu, Anushka Shetty, Arjun Sarja and Bhumika Chawla, with music composed by R. P. Patnaik. Shot in New York City, Rajahmundry and Hampi, it f ...

* 1989 - Charithram * 1989 - Adikkurippu as Dentist's Assistant * 1990 - Aye Auto as Lonappan * 1991 -

Kilukkam ''Kilukkam'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language musical romantic comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Venu Nagavalli. The story set in Ooty revolves around tourist guide Joji ( Mohanlal) and photographer Nishchal ( Jagathy ...

as Pilla's relative * 1991 -

Kizhakkunarum Pakshi ''Kizhakkunarum Pakshi'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language musical tragedy drama film written and directed by Venu Nagavalli and produced by P. K. R. Pillai. It stars Mohanlal, Shankar, Murali, Rekha, Jagathy Sreekumar, Ashokan and Inno ...

* 1991 -

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* 1992 - Aham * 1992 - Kamaladalam * 1993 - Aayirappara * 1993 - Gandharvam * 1993 -

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as Pavithran * 1993 - Midhunam * 1993 - Chenkol * 1993 - Kalippattam * 1994 -

Thenmavin Kombath ''Thenmavin Kompath'' () is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan. It was produced and edited by N. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Mohanlal, Shobana, and Nedumudi Venu, with Kaviyoor Ponnamm ...

as Thimmayan * 1994 - Sainyam as Salesman * 1994 - Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottaandu * 1994 - Kashmeeram as Sanjay * 1994 - Minnaaram * 1994 -

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* 1995 - Mazhavilkoodaram * 1995 - Nirnayam * 1996 - KL.7/95 Eranakulam north * 1996 - Ishtamaanu Nooruvattam * 1996 - Mookkilla Raajyathu Murimookkan Raajaavu * 1997 - Ishtadaanam * 1998 - Pranayavarnangal * 1998 -

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as Annan Soman * 1998 -

Kaikudunna Nilavu ''Kaikudunna Nilavu'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Kamal and written by Ranjith. The film stars Jayaram, Dileep, Ranjitha, and Shalini in the lead roles. The film has songs by Kaithapram. The background score was by Joh ...

* 1998 - Kottaram Veettile Apputtan as Photographer * 1998 - Sundarakilladi * 1999 -

Prem Poojari ''Prem Poojari'' is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language romance film directed by Hariharan, starring Kunchacko Boban, Shalini and Vineeth. The plot is loosely based on '' Engane Nee Marakkum''. Prem Poojari is the third collaboration of the leading ...

* 1999 - Auto Brothers * 1999 - Indulekha * 1999 - Varnachirakukal * 1999 - Rishivamsham * 2000 - Snehapoorvam Anna * 2000 - Pilots * 2000 - India Gate * 2000 -

Indriyam ''Indriyam'' is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language horror film directed by George Kithu. The film is about a group of college friends who go into a haunted forest, with Vani Viswanath, Vikram, Nishanth Sagar, Boban Alummoodan And Lena appearing ...

* 2001 - Romance * 2001 -

Achaneyanenikkishtam ''Achaneyanenikkishtam'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Suresh Krishnan, written by Suresh Poduval and produced by Menaka. It features Ashwin Thampi, Kalabhavan Mani, Biju Menon, and Lakshmi Gopalaswamy in ...

as Kariyachan * 2003 - Kalari Vikraman * 2003 - Kilichundan Mambazham * 2003 -

Balettan ''Balettan'' is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by V. M. Vinu, written by T. A. Shahid, and produced by M. Mani. It stars Mohanlal in the title role, along with Devayani, Nedumudi Venu, Harisree Ashokan, Riyaz Kha ...

as Sukumaran * 2003 - Ammakkilikoodu * 2004 - Thekkekkara Super Fast * 2004 - Govindankutty Thirakkilanu as Ramanan * 2004 - Wanted * 2004 - Vettam * 2004 - Vamanpuram Bus Route * 2005 - The Campus * 2005 - Moksham * 2005 - Kochiraajaavu * 2007 -

Naalu Pennungal ''Naalu Pennungal'' (''Four Women'') is a 2007 Malayalam film produced and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan based on four short stories written by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. The film stars Padmapriya, Geethu Mohandas, Manju Pillai, and Nandita ...

as Narayanan * 2008 -

Vilapangalkkappuram ''Vilapangalkkappuram'' ( ml, വിലാപങ്ങള്‍ക്കപ്പുറം; ''Beyond the Wail'') is a Malayalam film scripted and directed by T. V. Chandran in 2008. The film is based on the aftermath of the 2002 Gujarat riots of ...

as Madhavankutty * 2008 - Oru Pennum Randaanum * 2008 - Thirakkatha * 2009 -

Kancheepurathe Kalyanam ''Kancheepurathe Kalyanam'' is a 2009 Malayalam comedy film by the debutant pair Fazil and Jayakrishnan. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Mukesh,and Muktha George. Plot Kalarickal Achuthankutti (Suresh Gopi) and his brother-in-law Pattarumadom ...

* 2009 - Seetha Kalyanam * 2009 - Bhoomi Malayalam * 2010 -

Nilavu ''Nilavu'' ( ml, നിലാവ്) : English: Moonlight) is a 2010 Malayalam romantic film written and directed by Ajith Nair. Nilavu is the soul touching story of an indefinable relationship between two lonely individuals, who meet by chanc ...

* 2010 - Advocate Lakshmanan - Ladies Only * 2010 - Kuttisraanku * 2010 -

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* 2010 - Drona 2010 * 2011 - China Town * 2011 - Shankaranum Mohananum * 2011 -

Priyappetta Nattukare ''Priyappetta Nattukare'' ( ml, പ്രിയപ്പെട്ട നാട്ടുകാരേ) is a 2011 Malayalam political thriller film directed by debutant Sreejith Palery, starring Kalabhavan Mani, Bala and Lakshmi Sharma in the lead r ...

as K P Scaria * 2011 -

Salt N' Pepper ''Salt N' Pepper'' is a 2011 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Aashiq Abu and produced for Lucsam Creations. The film stars Lal, Asif Ali, Shwetha Menon, and Mythili in the lead roles, while Baburaj and Vijayaragha ...

as Bhaskaran Nair * 2011 - Teja Bhai & Family as Dr. Mahadevan Thampi * 2011 -

Nadakame Ulakam ''Nadakame Ulakam'' ( ml, നാടകമേ ഉലകം) is a 2011 Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Viji Thampi and starring Mukesh, Vinu Mohan, Sarayu, and Saranya Mohan in the lead roles. Its songs are composed by veteran music di ...

* 2011 - Beautiful as Kamalu * 2011 - City of God * 2012 - Poppins * 2012 -

Ozhimuri ''Ozhimuri'' () is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language period drama film, directed by Madhupal and written by Jeyamohan and starring Lal, Mallika, Asif Ali, Bhavana and Shweta Menon in lead roles. The original songs and background score were com ...

* 2012 -

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* 2012 -

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* 2012 - Thiruvambadi Thampan * 2012 - Idiots * 2012 - Parudeesa * 2012 -

Namukku Parkkan ''Namukku Parkkan'' is a 2012 Malayalam film directed by Aji John, starring Anoop Menon and Meghna Raj in the lead roles. Jayasurya plays a pivotal guest appearance, while Mohanlal makes a vocal appearance in the film. Plot Namukku Parkkan re ...

* 2012 - Josettante Hero * 2012 - Trivandrum Lodge * 2012 - Mullassery Madhavankutty Nemam PO * 2012 - Spirit as Maniyan * 2012 - Karmayodha * 2013 -

Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla ''Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla'' () is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by V. K. Prakash and written by Shankar Ramakrishnan. Starring Fahadh Faasil (in dual roles) and Kamalinee Mukherjee. Principal photography b ...

* 2013 - Nakhangal as Manjila G Kumar * 2013 -

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* 2013 -

Good Bad & Ugly ''Good Bad & Ugly'' is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by V. R. Rathish and starring Sreejith Vijay and Meghana Raj in the lead roles with Basil and Sanju in supporting roles. Plot The film revolves around three youngste ...

as Marthandan * 2013 - Housefull as Pookunju * 2013 - 97 Batch Maharajas * 2013 - Pattam Pole * 2013 -

Vishudhan ''Vishudhan'' is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language crime drama film Written and Directed by Vysakh and starring Kunchacko Boban and Miya. The film tells the story of a Catholic Christian priest and a nun. It was released on 22 November 2013. The ...

as Jose * 2013- Kadal Kadannu Oru Mathukkutty * 2013 -

Kanyaka Talkies ''Kanyaka Talkies'' (English translation: ''Virgin Talkies'') is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language film co-written and directed by K R Manoj in his feature directorial debut. It is based on a story by P. V. Shajikumar. The film premiered at t ...

* 2013 - Immanuel * 2013 -

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as Annan * 2013 - Kotharan Oru Malayala Cinema * 2013 - Don't Worry Be Happy * 2013 - Up & Down: Mukalil Oralundu as Cheriyan * 2013 - ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi as Kunjachan * 2013 - Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus as Lakshmi's Father * 2013 - 6 B Paradise * 2013 - Namboothiri Yuvaavu @ 43 * 2013 -

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 N ...

as Raman Nair * 2013 - Ms. Lekha Tharoor Kanunnathu as Nandhagopalan * 2014 - ''

Ettekaal Second ''Ettekaal Second'' () is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Kanakaraghavan starring Govind Padmasoorya and Miya. Cast Production The film is titled ''Ettekaal Second'' because according to scientists if a m ...

'' * 2014 - God's Own Country * 2014 - Buddhan Chirikkunnu * 2014 - Thomson Villa * 2014 - @Andheri * 2014 - Oru Korean Padam * 2014 - The Dolphins * 2014 - Test Paper * 2014 - Medulla Oblongata * 2014 - Ottamandaaram * 2014 - Lal Bahadur & Shastri * 2014 - Color Balloon * 2014 - Aamayum Muyalum * 2015 -

Mariyam Mukku ''Mariyam Mukku'' is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language romantic fantasy drama written and directed by James Albert. The film marks the directorial debut of screenwriter James. The film was distributed by LJ Films. It stars Fahadh Faasil and Sa ...

* 2015 - Utopiayile Raajaavu * 2015 - Rasam * 2015 -

Monsoon Mangoes ''Monsoon Mangoes'' is a 2016 Malayalam comedy film written and directed by Abi Varghese. The film stars Fahadh Faasil in the lead, with Iswarya Menon, Vinay Forrt, and Vijay Raaz in supporting roles. The movie was produced by Thampy Antony. T ...

* 2015 - Rasputin * 2015 - Thilothama * 2015 - The Advocate * 2015 - Thottaavaadi * 2016 - Karinkunnam Sixes * 2016 - Aalroopangal * 2016 -

Pulimurugan ''Pulimurugan'' is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Vysakh and starring Mohanlal in the title role. It was produced by Tomichan Mulakuppadam through Mulakuppadam Films and was written by Udayakrishna—half of ...

as Divakaran (Forest Guard) * 2017 - Jomonte Suviseshangal * 2017 -

Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol ''Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol'' () is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language domestic drama film directed by Jibu Jacob and written by M. Sindhuraj. It is loosely based on the Malayalam short story "Pranayopanishath" by V. J. James. Produced an ...

as Priya's father * 2017 - Sathya * 2017 - Vilakkumaram * 2017 -

Sarvopari Palakkaran ''Sarvopari Palakkaran'' is a 2017 Malayalam film directed by Venugopan. The film features Anoop Menon, Aparna Balamurali and Anu Sithara in the lead roles. Plot Jose Kaithaparambil Mani (Anoop Menon) is from Pala but works as a Circle-Insp ...

as Mani Swami (Villain role) * 2017 - History of Joy as Judge * 2017 -

Thrissivaperoor Kliptham ''Thrissivaperoor Kliptham'' (English: Thrissivaperoor Ltd.) is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language black comedy-thriller film directed by debutant Ratheish Kumar and written by PS Rafeeque. It stars Asif Ali, Chemban Vinod Jose, Aparna Balamura ...

* 2017 - Kadamkadha * 2017 - Kuppivala * 2017 - Pashu * 2017 - Angu Doore Oru Deshathu * 2017 -

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Balan Master * 2017 - Vimaanam * 2017 - Swayam * 2018 - Naam * 2018 -

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as Advocate Kaaloor * 2018 - Sukhamano Daveede * 2018 - Mazhayath * 2018 - Thanaha * 2018 - Wonder Boys * 2018 - Ilakal Pacha Pookkal Manja * 2018 - Chandragiri * 2018 - Aniyankunjum Thannaalaayathu * 2018 - Ranam * 2018 - Odiyan as Ezhuthachan * 2018 - My Story * 2019 - Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam as Member Rocky * 2019 - Vaarthakal Ithuvare * 2019 -

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as P. S. Peethambaran * 2019 - Ittymaani Made In China * 2019 - Manoharam * 2019 - An International Local Story * 2019 - Athiran as Avirachan * 2019 -

Pattabhiraman ''Pattabhiraman'' is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama satirical film directed by Kannan Thamarakkulam and written by Dinesh Pallath. It stars Jayaram, Miya George, Sheelu Abraham, Prem Kumar and Sai Kumar. ''Pattabhiraman'' wa ...

as Raman Nair * 2019 - Porinju Mariam Jose as Alappattu Varghese * 2019 - Driving License as Driver Kunjali * 2020 - Anveshanam * 2020 - Sahyadriyile Chuvanna Pookkal * 2021 - One * 2021 - King Fish * 2021 - Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham as Kuthiravattath Nair * 2021 - Mickey * 2022 - Lalitham Sundaram * 2022 - 12th Man TBA * 2022 - Twenty One Grams * 2022 - Vaashi * 2022 - Innale Vare * 2022 - Run Kalyani * 2022 - Kaduva * 2022 - Paappan * 2022 - Varaal * 2022 - The Teacher * 2022 - Kappa * 2023 - Kaduva 2 * 2023 - '' Oru Nalpaathukarante Irupathonnukari'' TBA

Hindi

* 1993 - '' Gardish'' * 1998 - ''

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'' * 2003 - ''

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'' * 2021 - ''

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Tamil

* 2003 - ''

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'' as Nandu

Television career

*Sathyam Shivam Sundaram (Amrita TV) *Devimahathmyam ( Asianet) *Sri Mahabhagavatham ( Asianet) * Swami ayyapan ( Asianet) *Chandrodayam(DD Malayalam)

Awards and nominations

*;Nominations

Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by the Filmfare magazine of The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Indian film industry encompassing ...

- Best Supporting Actor- ( Spirit)

References

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External links

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Nandu at MSI
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