Cochin Haneefa

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{{Infobox person
| name = Cochin Haneefa
| image = Cochin Haneefa 2008.jpg
| imagesize = 220px
| caption = Cochin Haneefa in the film '[[Pandippada]]'
| othername = VMC Haneefa (Veluthedathu Muhammed Cochin Haneefa)
| birth_name = {{nowrap|Muhammed Haneefa
}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1951|04|22}}
| birth_place = [[Kochi, India|Cochin]], [[Travancore-Cochin]], [[India]]
| death_date = {{death date and age |df=yes|2010|02|02|1951|03|19}}
| death_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| occupation = Actor, film director, screenwriter
| parents = Veluthedathu Muhammed, Hajira
| nationality = Indian
| years_active = 1972–2010
| spouse = Fasila
| children = Safa, Marwa (twins)
}}

'''Muhammed Haneefa'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0359880/bio|title=Cochin Hanifa|website=IMDb}}</ref> (22 April 1951 – 2 February 2010), better known by his stage name '''Cochin Haneefa''', was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying [[villain]]ous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of [[Malayalam cinema]].<ref name="mathrubhumi_2feb10">{{cite news|url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/story.php?id=81082|title=സിനിമാ-'ജീവിത'ത്തിലെ ഹനീഫ|date=2 February 2010|publisher=[[Mathrubhumi]]|language=ml|access-date=2 February 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100205080306/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/story.php?id=81082|archive-date=5 February 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref> He has acted in more than 300 films in Malayalam and [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]].<ref name="hindu_2feb10">{{cite news|url=http://beta.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article99332.ece?homepage=true|title=Actor Cochin Haneefa dies|date=2 February 2010|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2 February 2010|location=Chennai, India|first1=Meera|last1=Srinivasan|first2=Ramya|last2=Kannan}}</ref>

As a director he is best known for the films ''[[Aankiliyude Tharattu]]'' (1987) and ''[[Vatsalyam]]'' (1993).<ref name="hindu_2feb10" />

==Personal life and education==
Haneefa was born in [[Kochi, India|Cochin]] (present-day Kochi) to Kochi Velthedathu Tharavattil A.B. Muhammed and Hajira, as the second among their eight children.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/33072/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-12-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219055850/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/33072/ |archive-date=19 December 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> He studied at Kochi St. Augustine's School and [[St. Albert's College]] and graduated with a degree in commerce. He was married to Fasila. The couple have twins, Safa and Marva.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130907022509/http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/91647 ]</ref>

His nephew Badusha who acted as child actor in ''Pappayude Swantham Appoos''

==Career==
He was a member of the famed comedy troupe [[Cochin Kalabhavan]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cochinkalabhavan.com/contribution.html|title=Cochin Kalabhavan|website=www.cochinkalabhavan.com}}</ref> whose members included [[Jayaram]], [[Siddique (director)|Siddique]], [[Lal (actor)|Lal]], [[Kalabhavan Mani]], [[Harisree Ashokan]] and [[Zainuddin (actor)|Zainudheen]]. He made his film debut in 1972 in ''Azhimukham'' directed by Vijayan and went on to act in over 300 films in [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]]. He also acted in over 80 [[Tamil cinema|Tamil films]], including popular movies like ''[[Mahanadi (film)|Mahanadi]]'' with [[Kamal Haasan]],<ref name="hindu_2feb10" /> ''[[Sivaji (film)|Sivaji]]'' and ''[[Enthiran]]'' with [[Rajinikanth]].

Haneefa played memorable roles in many Malayalam films, including ''Mannar Mathai Speaking'', ''[[Devaasuram]]'', ''[[Kireedam (1989 film)|Kireedam]]'', Chenkol '', [[Punjabi House]]'' and ''[[Swapnakoodu]]'', Pulivaal Kalyanam etc.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://popcorn.oneindia.in/title/3065/ci-mahadevan-5-adi-4.html|title=C.I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu|access-date=2 February 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008062124/http://popcorn.oneindia.in/title/3065/ci-mahadevan-5-adi-4.html|archive-date=8 October 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0406622|title=C.I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu|access-date=2 February 2010}}</ref> He also directed around 20 films, including ''[[Valtsalyam]]'' and ''Moonu Masangalkku Munbu''. The last Tamil films in which he appeared were ''[[Madrasapattinam]]''<ref name="hindu_2feb10" /> and ''[[Enthiran]]''. His final Malayalam film was the 2010 film ''[[Bodyguard (2010 film)|Bodyguard]]''.

Even though he started off in villain roles, he slowly transitioned to the comedic characters. His comedic roles smartly captured his physique in a self-deprecating nature. He had also played dramatic supporting character roles to a great effect.

==Awards==
'''[[Kerala State Film Awards]]:'''
* 2001 – [[Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor|Second Best Actor]] – ''[[Soothradharan]]''

==Death==
Haneefa died on February 2, 2010, aged 58, at Sri Ramachandra Hospital in [[Chennai]], from multiple organ failure.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130202150417/http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=13355715&programId=7940855&BV_ID=@@@&channelId=-1073750705&tabId=3 ]</ref> He had been treated for [[liver cancer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14929820 |title=VMC Haneefa passes away |publisher=Sify.com |date=2 February 2010 |access-date=21 August 2011}}</ref>

==Filmography==
===As Actor===
'''Malayalam films'''
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Title !! Role
|-
|1972 || ''[[Azhimukham]]''||
|-
|1974 || ''[[College Girl (1974 film)|Collegegirl]]'' ||
|-
|1975|| ''Loveletter'' ||
|-
|1975|| ''[[Velicham Akale]]'' ||
|-
|1975|| ''[[Kalyaanappanthal|Kalyanapanthal]]'' ||
|-
|1975|| ''[[Hello Darling (1975 film)|Hello Darling]]'' ||
|-
|1976|| ''[[Chottanikkara Amma]]'' ||
|-
|1976|| ''[[Yudhabhoomi|YudhaBhoomi]]'' ||
|-
|1976|| ''[[Panchami (film)|Panchami]]'' || Rajan
|-
|1976|| ''[[Chirikkudukka (1976 film)|Chirikudukka]]'' || Vasu
|-
|1977|| ''[[Mini Mol|Minimol]]'' ||
|-
|1977|| ''[[Niraparayum Nilavilakkum]]'' ||
|-
|1977|| ''[[Aval Oru Devaalayam]]'' ||
|-
|1977|| ''[[Rathimanmandan]]'' ||
|-
|1978|| ''[[Thacholi Ambu]]'' ||
|-
|1978|| ''[[Aval Kanda Lokam ]]'' ||
|-
|1979|| ''[[Maamaankam]]'' || Zamorin's Warrior
|-
|1979|| ''[[Manasa Vacha Karmana]]'' ||
|-
|1979|| ''[[Irumbazhikal]]'' || Krishnankutty
|-
|1979|| ''[[Aavesham]]'' ||
|-
|1979|| ''[[Ponnil Kulicha Rathri]]'' ||
|-
|1979|| ''[[Kochu Thampuratti]]'' ||
|-
|1979|| ''[[Choola]]'' ||
|-
|1979|| ''[[Sarapancharam]]'' ||
|-
|1979|| ''[[Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum]]'' || Yusaf
|-
|1980|| ''[[Benz Vasu]]'' ||
|-
|1980|| ''[[Dwik Vijayam|Digvijayam]]'' ||
|-
|1980|| ''[[Sakthi (1980 film)|Sakthi]]'' || Khadir
|-
|1980|| ''[[Karimpana|Karimbana]]'' ||
|-
|1980|| ''[[Kari Puranda Jeevithangal]]'' ||
|-
|1980|| ''Sathyam'' || Appu
|-
|1980|| ''[[Moorkhan (film)|Moorkhan]]'' || Police Officer
|-
|1981|| ''[[Aarathi (film)|Aarathi]]'' || Gangan
|-
|1981|| ''[[Vayal]]'' || Paappi
|-
|1981|| ''[[Sambhavam]]'' ||
|-
|1981|| ''[[Kaahalam]]'' ||
|-
|1981|| ''[[Itha Oru Dhikkari]]'' || Sekharan
|-
|1982|| ''Saram'' ||
|-
|1982|| ''Kayam'' ||
|-
|1982|| ''[[Dheera]]'' ||
|-
|1982|| ''[[Ivan Oru Simham]]'' ||
|-
|1982|| ''[[Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum|Sree Ayappanum Vavarum]]'' || Kaliyappan
|-
|1982|| ''[[Aadharsam|Adharsham]]'' ||
|-
|1983|| ''[[Himam]]'' || Ameer Khan
|-
|1983|| ''[[Thaalam Thettiya Tharattu]]'' || Chandran
|-
|1983|| ''[[Bhookambam]]'' || Anwar
|-
|1983|| ''[[Aattakalasam|Attakkalasam]]'' || Kuttappan
|-
|1983|| ''[[Aa Rathri]]'' ||
|-
|1983|| ''[[Ee Yugam]]'' ||
|-
|1983|| ''[[Kathirunna Divasam]]'' ||
|-
|1983|| ''[[Kodungattu|Kodumkattu]]'' ||
|-
|1983|| ''[[Kaathirunna Divasam]]'' ||
|-
|1984|| ''[[Koottinilamkili]]'' || Krishnanunny's Roommate
|-
|1984|| ''[[Chakkarayumma|Chakkaraumma]]'' ||
|-
|1984|| ''[[Sandarbham]]'' ||
|-
|1984|| ''[[Krishna Guruvayoorappa]]'' || Pandya Rajan
|-
|1984|| ''[[Oru Nimisham Tharu|Oru Nimisham Tharoo]]'' ||
|-
|1984|| ''[[Inakkily|Inakkilly]]'' || Peter
|-
|1984|| ''[[Piriyilla Naam]]'' ||
|-
|1984|| ''[[Umanilayam]]'' || Gopi
|-
|1984|| ''[[Ente Upasana]]'' || Doctor
|-
|1985|| ''[[Oru Sandesam Koodi]]'' || Chandran
|-
|1985|| ''[[Kaiyum Thlayum Purathidaruthe|Kaiyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu]]'' || Bus Passenger
|-
|1985|| ''[[Makan Ente Makan]]'' || Doctor
|-
|1986|| ''[[Thalavattam]]'' || Antony
|-
|1986|| ''[[Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil]]'' ||
|-
|1986|| ''[[Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu]]'' ||
|-
|1987|| ''[[Aankiliyude Tharattu]]'' ||
|-
|1987|| ''[[Oru Sindoorapottinte Ormakku]]'' ||
|-
|1987|| ''[[Cheppu]]'' || Police Inspector
|-
|1988|| ''[[Inquilabinte Puthri]]'' || Das
|-
|1988|| ''[[Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu]]'' ||
|-
|1989|| ''[[Kireedam (1989 film)|Kireedam]]'' || Haidros
|-
|1989|| ''[[Vandhanam]]'' ||
|-
|1989|| ''[[Lal Americayil]]'' ||
|-
|1989|| ''[[Eenam Thettatha Kattaru]]'' || George
|-
|1990|| ''[[No.20 Madras Mail]]'' ||
|-
|1990|| ''[[Kadathanadan Ambadi]]'' ||
|-
|1990|| ''[[Veena Meettiya Vilangukal]]'' || Antony
|-
|1990|| ''[[Sunday 7 PM]]'' ||
|-
|1991|| ''[[Abhimanyu]]'' || Chotta
|-
|1993|| ''[[Devaasuram]]'' || Achuthan
|-
|1993|| ''[[Vatsalyam]]'' ||
|-
|1993|| ''[[Chenkol]]'' || Haidros
|-
|1994|| ''[[Kinnaripuzhayoram]]'' || Mental Patient
|-
|1994|| ''[[Bheesmacharya]]'' || Sidharthan
|-
|1994|| '' [[Chakoram]]'' ||
|-
|1995|| ''[[Mannar Mathai Speaking]]'' || Eldho
|-
|1995|| ''[[Kaattile Thadi Thevarude Ana]]'' ||
|-
|1995|| ''[[Thacholi Varghese Chekavar]]'' ||
|-
|1995|| ''[[Kakkakum Poochakkum Kalyanam|Kakkakkum Poochakkum Kalyanam]]'' ||
|-
|1995|| ''[[Achan Rajavu Appan Jethavu]]'' ||
|-
|1996|| ''[[Kalyanji Anandji (film)|Kalyanji Anandji]]'' ||
|-
|1996|| ''[[Udhyanapalakan|Udyanapalakan]]'' ||
|-
|1996|| ''[[Kala Pani (1996 film)|Kala Pani]]'' || Ahmed Kutty
|-
|1996|| ''[[Hitler (1996 film)|Hitler]]'' || Jabbar
|-
|1996|| '' King Solomon'' ||
|-
|1996|| ''Sulthan Hyderali'' || Damu
|-
|1996|| ''[[Kaliveedu]] '' ||
|-
|1996|| ''[[Azhakiya Ravanan]]'' ||
|-
|1997|| ''[[Superman (1997 film)|Superman]]'' || Rajan Philip
|-
|1997|| ''[[Mayaponman]]'' ||
|-
|1997|| ''[[Newspaper Boy (1997 film)|News paper boy]]'' ||
|-
|1997|| ''[[Nagarapuraanam|Nagarapuram]]'' ||
|-| ||
|1997|| ''[[Chandralekha (1997 film)|Chandralekha]]'' ||
|-
|1997|| ''[[Mangalya Pallakku|Mangalyapallakku]]'' ||
|-
|1997|| ''Vamsham'' ||
|-
|1997|| ''[[Aaram Thampuran]]'' ||
|-
|1997|| ''[[Lelam]]'' || Jayasimhan
|-
|1997|| ''[[Aniyathi Pravu]]'' ||
|-
|1998|| ''[[Vismayam (1998 film)|Vismayam]]'' ||
|-
|1998|| ''[[Punjabi House]]'' || Gangadharan
|-
|1998|| ''[[Mayilpeelikkavu]]'' ||
|-
|1998|| ''[[Kanmadam]]'' || Police Officer
|-
|1998|| ''[[Harikrishnans]]'' || Kunjikuttan
|-
|1998|| ''[[Elavamkodu Desam]]'' || Singer
|-
|1998|| ''[[The Truth (1998 film)|The Truth]]'' ||
|-
|1998|| ''[[Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam]]'' ||
|-
|1998|| ''[[Anuragakottaram ]]'' ||
|-
|1998|| ''[[Sooryaputhran|Sooryaputran]]'' ||
|-
|1999|| ''[[Udayapuram Sulthan]]'' || Beeran Kutty
|-
|1999|| ''[[Pathram]]'' || David Sabhapathi
|-
|1999|| ''[[Panchapaandavar|Panchapandavar]]'' || Varkey
|-
|1999|| ''[[Vazhunnor]]'' || Vadakethala Sivadas
|-
|1999|| ''[[Njangal Santhushtaranu]]''|| Soudamini's Husband
|-
|1999|| ''[[Megham]]'' ||
|-
|1999|| ''[[Crime File]]'' ||
|-
|1999|| '' English Medium'' || ''Mathukutty''
|-
|1999|| ''[[Auto Brothers]]'' ||
|-
|1999|| ''[[Independence (1999 film)|Independence]]'' ||
|-
|1999|| '' [[Charlie Chaplin (1999 film)|Charlie Chaplin]]'' ||
|-
|1999|| ''[[Friends (1999 film)|Friends]]'' || Sundareshan
|-
|1999|| ''[[Chandamama (1999 film)|Chandamama]]'' || Natwarlal
|-
|2000|| ''[[Mr. Butler]]'' || Swamy
|-
|2000|| ''[[Dada Sahib]]'' || Raghavan
|-
|2000|| '' [[Snehapoorvam Anna]]'' ||
|-
|2000|| ''[[Arayannangalude Veedu]]'' || Gangadharan
|-
|2000|| ''[[Indriyam]]'' || Police
|-
|2000|| ''[[Sathyam Sivam Sundaram (2000 film)|Sathyam Sivam Sundaram]]'' ||
|-
|2001|| ''[[Rakshasa Rajavu]]'' ||
|-
|2001|| ''[[Praja]]'' ||
|-
|2001|| ''[[Pranayamanthram]]'' ||
|-
|2001|| ''Goa'' || Kanakambharan/David Thomas
|-
|2001|| ''[[Nalacharitham Naalam Divasam|Nalacharitham Nalamdivasam]]'' ||
|-
|2001|| ''[[Dubai (2001 film)|Dubai]]'' ||
|-
|2001|| ''[[Soothradharan]]'' || Mani Uncle
|-
|2001|| ''[[Kakkakuyil]]'' || Local goon
|-
|2001|| ''[[Ee Parakkum Thalika]]'' || Veerappan Kurup
|-
|2001|| ''[[Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka]]'' || Kittunni
|-
|2001|| ''[[Ee Naadu Innale Vare|Ee Nadu Ennalevare]]'' || Chandrakumar
|-
|2001|| ''Rajapattam'' ||
|-
|2001|| ''[[Sundara Purushan (2001 film)|Sundrapurushan]]'' || Alavuddin
|-
|2001|| ''Barthavudyokam'' || Pratapan Nair
|-
|2002|| ''[[Snehithan]]'' || Sudarshanan
|-
|2002|| ''[[Pranyamanithooval]]'' || Moosakka
|-
|2002|| ''[[Phantom (2002 film)|Phantom]]'' ||
|-
|2002|| ''[[Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan]]'' || Punchiri Pushparaj
|-
|2002|| ''[[Mazhathullikkilukkam]]'' || Mathukutty
|-
|2002|| ''[[Kunjikoonan (2002 film)|Kunjikoonan]]'' || Thoma
|-
|2002|| ''[[Kaiyethum Doorath]]'' || Kundara Sharangan
|-
|2002|| ''[[Chirikkudukka (2002 film)|Chirikkudukka]]'' || Sathyavan
|-
|2002|| ''[[Bamboo Boys]]'' || Makku
|-
|2002|| ''[[Meesa Madhavan]]'' || Thrivikraman
|-
|2002|| ''[[Kasthooriman]]'' ||
|-
|2002|| ''[[Kattuchembakam|Kattuchempakam]]'' ||
|-
|2002|| ''[[Kannaki (film)|Kannaki]]'' ||
|-
|2002|| ''[[Bucket (2002 film)|Bucket]]'' || Shilpa
|-
|2002|| ''Ee Bhargavinilayam'' ||
|-
|2002|| ''www.anukudumbam.com'' ||
|-
|2003|| ''[[Relax (2004 film)|Relax]]'' || Ganesh
|-
|2003|| ''[[Thilakkam (film)|Thilakkam]]'' || Bhaskaran
|-
|2003|| ''[[Kilichundan Mampazham]]'' || Kalanthan Haji
|-
|2003|| ''[[Sadanandante Samayam]]'' ||
|-
|2003|| ''[[Vellithira (2003 film)|Vellithira]]'' || Panchayath President
|-
|2003|| ''[[C.I.D. Moosa]]'' || Vikraman
|-
|2003|| ''[[Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum]]'' || Divakaran
|-
|2003|| ''[[Swapnakoodu]]'' || Philipose
|-
|2003|| ''Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu'' || Velappan
|-
|2003|| ''[[Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu]]'' || Bullet Ismail
|-
|2003|| ''[[Pulival Kalyanam]]'' || Dharmendra
|-
|2003|| ''Malsaram'' || Bhaskaran
|-
|2003|| ''[[Pattanathil Sundaran]]'' || Shekhara Pillai
|-
|2004|| ''[[Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku]]'' || Vadival Vasu
|-
|2004|| ''[[C. I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu]]'' || Mahadevan
|-
|2004|| ''[[Vismayathumbathu]]'' || Nandakumar
|-
|2004|| ''[[Chathikkatha Chanthu]]'' || Dharma
|-
|2004|| ''[[Runway (2004 film)|Runway]]'' || Divakaran
|-
|2004|| ''[[Vettam]]'' ||
|-
|2004|| ''[[Maratha Nadu|Maratha Naadu]]'' ||
|-
|2004|| ''[[Ee Snehatheerathu]]'' || Neelan
|-
|2004|| ''[[Ennittum]]'' || Professor Villas
|-
|2004|| ''Youth Festival'' || Kannappan
|-
|2004|| ''[[Mampazhakkalam|Maampazhakkaalam]]'' || Manathudi Madhavan
|-
|2004|| ''[[Vesham]]'' ||
|-
|2004|| ''[[Vellinakshatram (2004 film)|Vellinakshatram]]'' ||
|-
|2004|| ''Vacation'' || Urumees
|-
|2005|| ''[[Udayananu Tharam]]'' || 'Sona' Balan
|-
|2005|| ''[[Chandrolsavam]]'' || Sreedharan
|-
|2005|| ''[[Daivanamathil]]'' ||
|-
|2005|| ''[[Iruvattam Manavaatti|Iruvattam Manavatti]]'' ||
|-
|2005|| ''[[Pandippada]]'' || Ummachan
|-
|2005|| ''[[Nerariyan CBI]]'' || George C. Nair
|-
|2005|| ''[[Chiratta Kalippattangal|Chirattakalipaattangal]]'' ||
|-
|2005|| ''[[Ben Johnson (film)|Ben Johnson]]'' ||
|-
|2005|| ''[[Immini Nalloraal|Immini Nalloral]]'' ||
|-
|2005|| ''[[Rajamanikyam]]'' || Varghese
|-
|2005|| ''[[Anandabhadram]]'' || Maravi Mathai
|-
|2006|| ''[[Vargam]]'' ||
|-
|2006|| ''[[Kilukkam Kilukilukkam]]'' ||
|-
|2006|| ''[[Madhuchandralekha]]'' || Abootty
|-
|2006|| ''[[Thuruppugulan (2006 film)|Thuruppu Gulan]]'' ||
|-
|2006|| ''[[Keerthi Chakra]]'' ||
|-
|2006|| ''The Don'' ||
|-
|2006|| ''[[Aanachandam|Aanachandham]]'' ||
|-
|2006|| ''Janmam'' ||
|-
|2006|| ''Lion'' ||
|-
|2006|| ''Rashtram'' ||
|-
|2006|| ''Rathrimazha'' ||
|-
|2006|| ''[[Chakkara Muthu|Chakkaramuthu]]'' ||
|-
|2006|| ''Chirattakalippanttagal'' ||
|-
|2006|| ''[[Red Salute (2006 film)|Red Salute]]'' ||
|-
|2006|| ''[[Bada Dosth|Badadosth]]'' || Javed
|-
|2007|| ''[[Changathipoocha]]'' || Vattu Bhargavan
|-
|2007|| ''[[Chotta Mumbai]]'' ||
|-
|2007|| ''[[Inspector Garud (film)|Inspector Garud]]'' ||
|-
|2007|| ''[[July 4 (film)|July 4]]'' ||
|-
|2007|| ''[[Mayavi]]'' ||
|-
|2007|| ''[[Panthaya Kozhi]]'' || Parunthu Bhaskaran
|-
|2007|| '' [[Paradesi (2007 film)|Paradeshi]]'' ||
|-
|2007|| '' Detective'' ||
|-
|2007|| ''Heartbeats '' ||
|-
|2007|| ''[[Kichamani MBA]]'' || Jinnah
|-
|2007|| ''[[Romeoo]]'' ||
|-
|2007|| ''[[Avan Chandiyude Makan]]'' || Chackochi
|-
|2007|| ''Indrajith'' || Udumbu Rudrakshan
|-
|2007|| ''[[Ali Bhai]]'' || Kunji Kannan
|-
|2008|| '' Mayakazhcha '' || Kilippadan
|-
|2008|| ''[[Twenty:20 (film)|Twenty:20]]'' ||
|-
|2008|| ''[[Annan Thampi]]'' ||
|-
|2008|| '' [[Parunthu]]'' || Kunjachan
|-
|2008|| '' Bullet'' ||
|-
|2008|| ''[[Thirakkatha]]'' ||
|-
|2008|| ''[[Kurukshetra (2008 film)|Kurukshetra]] '' ||
|-
|2009|| ''[[Loudspeaker (film)|Loudspeaker]]'' ||
|-
|2009|| ''Changathikoottam'' || Pathrose
|-
|2009|| ''Colours '' ||
|-
|2009|| ''[[Hailesa]]'' ||
|-
|2009|| ''Venalmaram'' || Achuthankutty
|-
|2010|| '' 3 Chaur Sau Bees'' ||
|-
|2010|| ''[[Bodyguard (2010 film)|Bodyguard]]'' || Principal (posthumous film)
|-
|2011|| ''[[Kalabha Mazha]]'' || (posthumous film)
|-
|2013|| ''[[Musafir (2013 film)|Musafir]]'' || GK (posthumous film)
|-
|2014|| ''[[Mannar Mathai Speaking 2]]'' || Eldho (posthumous film)
|}

'''Tamil films'''

{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Title !! Role
|-
|1988|| ''[[Paadatha Thenikkal]]'' || Director
|-
|1988|| ''[[Paasa Paravaigal]]'' || Director
|-
|1990|| ''[[Pagalil Pournami]]'' || Director
|-
|1990|| ''[[Mounam Sammadham]]'' ||
|-
|1990|| ''[[Vaigasi Poranthachu]]'' || Malaiyappan
|-
|1991|| ''[[Gopura Vasalile]]'' ||
|-
|1992|| ''[[Vaaname Ellai]]'' || M.R.T.
|-
|1992|| ''[[Mahanadi (film)|Mahanadi]]'' || Dhanush
|-
|1996|| ''[[Kala Pani (1996 film)|Siraichalai]]'' || Ahmmed Kutty
|-
|1998|| ''[[Thulli Thirintha Kaalam]]'' || Nair
|-
|1998|| ''[[Kaathala Kaathala]]'' || Vikadananda
|-
|1999|| ''[[Adutha Kattam]]'' ||
|-
|1999|| ''[[Kakkai Siraginile]]'' || Kanmani's father
|-
|1999|| ''[[Suyamvaram]]'' || Paandi
|-
|1999|| ''[[Mudhalvan]]'' || Chinnasamy
|-
|2000|| ''[[Mugavaree]]'' || Director
|-
|2001|| ''[[Citizen (film)|Citizen]]'' || Manmadha Kutty
|-
|2002|| ''[[Youth (2002 film)|Youth]]'' || Dhanushkodi
|-
|2002|| ''[[Maaran (film)|Maaran]]'' || C.B.I officer Madanagopal
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|2002|| ''[[Paarthale Paravasam]]'' ||
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|2003|| ''[[Lesa Lesa]]'' || Kailasam
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|2003|| ''[[Parthiban Kanavu (2003 film)|Parthiban Kanavu]]'' ||
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|2003|| ''[[Nadhi Karaiyinile]]'' ||
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|2004|| ''[[Attahasam]]'' || Swapna's father
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|2005|| ''[[Anniyan]]'' || Delinquent car owner
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|2005|| ''[[Thotti Jaya]]'' ||
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|2005|| ''[[Chanakya (2005 film)|Chanakya]]'' || MLA
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|2005|| ''[[Kasthuri Maan]]'' ||
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|2006|| ''[[Pattiyal]]'' || Saamy
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|2006|| ''[[Something Something ... Unnakum Ennakum]]'' || Ravichandran
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|2007|| ''[[Madurai Veeran (2007 film)|Madurai Veeran]]'' || Teacher
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|2007|| ''[[Deepavali (2007 film)|Deepavali]]'' || Sait
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|2007|| ''[[Sivaji (film)|Sivaji: The Boss]]'' || A. Kuzhandhaivel
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|2007|| ''[[Kireedam (2007 film)|Kireedam]]'' || Chellapandi
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|2007|| ''[[Sringaram]]'' ||
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|2008|| ''[[Theekuchi]]'' || Kasi,
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|2008|| ''[[Arai En 305-il Kadavul]]'' || Giri Chettan
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|2008|| ''[[Jayamkondaan|Jeyam Kondaan]]'' || Kasi
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|2008|| ''[[Poi Solla Porom]]'' || Vijayakumar
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|2008|| ''[[Aegan]]'' || Hanifa
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|2009|| ''[[A Aa E Ee (2009 Tamil film)|A Aa E Ee]]'' || Vedachalam
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|2009|| ''[[Modhi Vilayadu]]'' || Chanakya
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|2009|| ''[[Vettaikaran (2009 film)|Vettaikaran]]'' || Complex Owner
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|2010|| ''[[Kattradhu Kalavu]]'' || posthumous film)
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|2010|| ''[[Ambasamudram Ambani (film)|Ambasamudram Ambani]]'' || posthumous film)
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|2010|| ''[[Madrasapattinam]]'' || posthumous film)
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|2010|| ''[[Enthiran]]'' || posthumous film)
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|2010|| ''[[Thottu Paar]]'' || posthumous film)
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===As Director===

'''Malayalam Films'''

* ''[[Bheesmacharya]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Vatsalyam]]'' (1993)
* ''Veena Meettiya Vilangukal'' (1990)
* ''[[Aankiliyude Tharattu]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Oru Sandesam Koodi]]'' (1985)

'''Tamil films'''
* ''[[Paasa Paravaigal]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Paadatha Thenikkal]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Pagalil Pournami]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Pillai Paasam]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Vaasalile Oru Vennila]]'' (1991)
* ''Naalai Engal Kalyanam'' (later released as ''Kadalora Kaadhal'')

===As Writer===
* ''[[Aval Oru Devaalayam]]'' (1977) (Directed by A.B. Raj)
* ''[[Adima Changala]]'' (1981) (Directed by A.B. Raj)
* Ithihasam (1981)
* ''Chicagoyil Cheenthiya Raktham''
* ''[[Aarambham]]'' (1982) (Directed by [[Joshi (director)|Joshi]])
* ''[[Dheera]]'' (1982) (Directed by [[Joshi (director)|Joshi]])
* ''[[Thaalam Thettiya Tharattu]]'' (1983) (Directed by A.B. Raj)
* ''[[Sandharbham]](1984) (Directed by [[Joshi (director)|Joshi]])
* ''[[Inakkilly]]'' (1984) (Directed by [[Joshi (director)|Joshi]])
* ''[[Piriyilla Naam]]'' (1984) (Directed by [[Joshi (director)|Joshi]])
* ''[[Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya]]'' (1985) (Directed by [[Priyadarshan]])
* ''[[Puthiya Karukkal]]'' (1989) (Directed by Thampi Kannanthanam)
* ''[[Lal Americayil]]'' (1989) (Directed by [[Sathyan Anthikkad]])
* ''[[Kadathanadan Ambadi]]'' (1990) (Directed by [[Priyadarshan]])
* ''[[Bheesmacharya]]'' (1994) (Directed by himself)
* ''Mission'' (2010)

==See also==
* [[Tamil cinema]]
* [[Malayalam Cinema]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|id=0359880|name=Cochin Haneefa}}
* [http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Cochin%20Haneefa&limit=178 Cochin Haneefa at MSI]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100205085756/http://www.dishtracking.com/forum/cochin-haneefa-vmc-haneefa-passed-away-t-6926.html "Cochin Haneefa Passed Away"]
* [http://yeskerala.com/index.php/2010/02/02/cochin-haneefa-passed-away Notice of death of Cochin Haneefa aka Salim Ahmed Ghoush]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100205075751/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/story.php?id=81055 Mathrubhumi Online website]

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