G. K. Pillai (actor)

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{{Short description|Indian actor (born 1924)}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = G. K. Pillai
| image =
| birth_name = G Keshava Pillai
| birth_date = {{Birth month and age|1924|07|}}
| birth_place = [[Chirayinkeezhu]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kingdom of Travancore]], [[British India]]
| occupation = Film actor, military officer
| years_active = 1954–1988, 2001–present
| spouse = Ulpalakshiyamma (deceased)
| children = 6
| death_date =
}}

'''G. K. Pillai''' (born July 1924) is an Indian actor and former army and naval officer known for his work in [[Malayalam cinema]]. He has been acting for 65 years and has acted in more than 325 Malayalam films, known for revolutionising the role of the [[antagonist]] in [[Cinema of India|Indian cinema]] and [[Television in India|television]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Chelangad|first=Saju|date=2015-05-03|title=A film and some hullabaloo|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/a-film-and-some-hullabaloo/article7164763.ece|access-date=2021-05-03|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He is known for his acclaimed villain roles in Vadakkanpattu action films, historical films and other action films during the 70s & 80s. He has also taken many notable roles in family-focused films and TV shows. He is the only actor after [[Jayan]], during the 80s, to have done most of his stunts in films without the use of stunt doubles.

==Background==
'''G. K. Pillai''' was born in [[Varkala]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]] to Perumpaattathil Govindapillai and Saraswathi Amma. He received his primary education from Chirayenkeezhu Sree Chithira Thirunal High School. He was married to Late Ulpalakshiyamma and has six children<ref>{{cite web|title=Mangalam-varika-11-Nov-2013|url=http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/113/22|publisher=mangalamvarika.com|access-date=11 November 2013}}</ref> named; K Prathapachandran, Sreekala R Nair, Sreelekha Mohan, Sreekumari B Pilla, Chandramohanan and K Priyadarshanan. His debut movie was '''[[Snehaseema]]''' <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/312703/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=15 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215014015/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/312703/ |archive-date=15 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> in 1954.
He joined Indian military before entering films . He served in both Indian army and Indian Navy .

==Awards==
*2005 Best Character Actor (for his role in serial :Megham)-Asianet television awards
* 2011 Madras Film Fans Association
* 2011 RAGAMALIKA – JAYAN AWARD
* 2011 Prem Nazir Award
* 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award (for his role in [[Kumkumapoovu]] )- Asianet Television Awards 2012
*2016 Lifetime Achievement Award (for his roles in several serials )- Flowers Television Awards
*2018 Lifetime Achievement Award (for his roles in several serials )- Janmabhoomi Television Awards

==Filmography==
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* [[Snehaseema]] (1954) as Pooppally Thomas
* [[Manthravadi|Manthravaadi]] (1956)
* [[Deva Sundari]] (1957)
* [[Achanum Makanum]] (1957)
* [[Minnunnathellam Ponnalla]] (1957)
* [[Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu]] (1958) as Gopi
* [[Arappavan]] (1961)
* Jnaana Sundari (1961) as King Shimayon
* Ummini Thanka (1961) as Raman Thampi
* [[Shree Rama Pattabhishekam]] (1962)
* [[Vidhi Thanna Vilakku]] (1962)
* [[Veluthambi Dalawa (film)|Veluthambi Dalawa]] (1962)
* [[Swargarajyam]] (1962)
* [[Snapaka Yohannan]] (1963) as Pilate
* [[Kalayum Kaaminiyum]] (1963)
* [[Kadathukaran]] (1965) as Rajan
* [[Rajamalli]] (1965)
* [[Kavyamela]] (1965) as Dr.Panikkar
* [[Kalithozhan]] (1966)
* [[Puthri]] (1966) as Chackochan
* [[Sthanarthi Saramma]] (1966) as Thomachan
* [[Kanakachilanga (1966 film)|Kanakachilanka]] (1966)
* [[Tharavattamma]] (1966) as Madhavankutty
* Kadamattathachan (1966)
* [[Ashwamedham]] (1967) as Mohanan's Father
* [[Bhagyamudra]] (1967)
* [[Ollathu Mathi]] (1967)
* [[Pooja (1967 film)|Pooja]] (1967)
* [[Chithramela]] (1967)
* [[Paathira Pattu]] (1967)
* [[Kottayam Kolacase]] (1967)
* [[Cochin Express]] (1967)
* [[Kanaatha Veshangal]] (1967)
* [[Inspector (1968 film)|Inspector]] (1968)
* [[Punnapra Vayalar]] (1968) as SI Rajan
* [[Lakshaprabhu]] (1968)
* [[Kayalkkarayil|Kaayalkkarayil]] (1968)
* [[Anchu Sundarikal|Anchusundarikal]] (1968)
* [[Padunna Puzha]] (1968) as Govinda Pilla
* [[Agni Pareeksha (1968 film)|Agnipareeksha]] (1968) as Krishna Kuruppu
* [[Danger Biscuit]] (1969) as K.J.Pillai
* [[Kannoor Deluxe]] (1969) as K B Pilla
* [[Moodalmanju]] (1970) as Chandrasekharan Nair
* [[Nazhikakkallu|Naazhikakkallu]] (1970)
* [[Ezhuthatha Kadha|Ezhuthaatha Kadha]] (1970)
* [[Othenente Makan]] (1970) as Kunkan
* [[Lottery Ticket (1970 film)|Lottery Ticket]] (1970)
* [[Mindapennu|Mindaapennu]] (1970) as Kunjikelu Menon
* [[Kakkathamburatti|Kaakkathampuraatti]] (1970)
* [[Vimochanasamaram]] (1971)
* [[Agnimrigam]] (1971)
* [[Yogamullaval]] (1971)
* [[Panchavan Kaadu]] (1971) as Thanu Pilla
* [[Aromalunni]] (1972)
* [[Nirthasala|Nrithasaala]] (1972) as Vamban Velayudan
* [[Maaya (1972 film)|Maaya]] (1972) as Panki Pilla
* [[Jesus (1973 film)|Jesus]] (1973)
* [[Thenaruvi]] (1973)
* [[Football Champion]] (1973) as John Stephen
* [[Ponnapuram Kotta]] (1973)
* [[Thumbolarcha]] (1974) as Udayappa Chekavar
* [[Durga (1974 film)|Durga]] (1974)
* [[Udyaanalakshmi]] (1976)
* [[Seemantha Puthran|Seemanthaputhran]] (1976)
* [[Light House (1976 film)|Light House]] (1976)
* [[Aval Oru Devaalayam]] (1977)
* [[Sreemad Bhagavad Geetha|Sreemad Bhagavadgeetha]] (1977)
* [[Kaduvaye Pidicha Kiduva]] (1977)
* [[Thacholi Ambu]] (1978)
* [[Kadathanaattu Maakkam]] (1978)
* [[Aanakkalari]] (1978)
* [[Aanappaachan]] (1978)
* [[Raju Rahim]] (1978)
* [[Irumbazhikal]] (1979) as Sankara Pilla
* [[Choola]] (1979)
* [[Lava (1980 film)|Lava]] (1980) as Police officer
* [[Paalattu Kunjikannan|Paalaattu Kunjikkannan]] (1980)
* [[Chora Chuvanna Chora]] (1980)
* [[Chandrahaasam]] (1980)
* [[Deepam (film)|Deepam]] (1980)
* [[Vedikkettu]] (1980)
* [[Sanchari]] (1981) as Keshavan
* [[Avatharam (1981 film)|Avathaaram]] (1981) as Parameshwaran Pilla
* [[Valarthumrigangal]] (1981)
* [[Manssinte Theerdha Yathra|Manassinte Theerthayaathra]] (1981)
* [[Orikkal Koodi|Orikkalkkoodi]] (1981)
* [[Anguram|Ankuram]] (1982)
* [[Ee Nadu]] (1982) as Joshi John
* [[Padayottam]] (1982)
* [[Vidhichathum Kothichathum]] (1982)
* [[Jambulingam]] (1982)
* [[Rathilayam]] (1983)
* [[Iniyenkilum]] (1983)
* [[Aazhi]] (1985)
* [[Vellam]] (1985)
* [[Kulambadikal]] (1986)
* [[August 1 (film)|August 1]] (1988)
* Ee Raavil (2001)
* Kanavu (2002)
* Madhuram (2002)
* Koottu (2004)
* Mukhamariyaathe (2006)
* NaalU Pennungal (2007)
* [[Thathwamasi]] (2009)
* [[Njaan Sanchaari]] (2010)
* [[Kaaryasthan]] (2010)
* [[The Metro (film)|The Metro]] (2011)
* Warning (2012)
* Anavaranam (2012)
* Manikya Thamburattiyum Christmas Carolum (2013)
* Loka Samastha (2015)
* Elinjikkavu PO (2015)
* Chirakodinja Kinavukal (2015)
* Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare (2015)
*Vishwa Vikhyatharaya Payyanmar (2017)
*Nimisham (2018)
*Ente Sathyanweshana Pareekshakal
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==Television==
* Porutham
* 2005 -[[Kadamattathu Kathanar (TV series)]] ([[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]])
* 2005 - Megham ([[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]])
*2007-2008- Ente Manasaputhri ([[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]])
*2009-Pakalmazha ([[Amrita TV]])
*2010 : Autograph (Asianet)
* 2010- Mattoruval ([[Surya TV]])
* 2011- 2014 - [[Kumkumapoovu]] ([[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]])
* 2011- Ividam Swargamanu ([[Surya TV]])
* 2011- Veera Marthanda Varma ([[Surya TV]])
* 2012- Manasaveena ([[Mazhavil Manorama]])
* 2013- [[Chattambi Kalyani]]( [[Jai hind]])
* 2014- [[Dhathuputhri]] ([[Mazhavil Manorama]])
* 2014- Avalude Katha ([[Surya TV]])
* 2015- Spandhanam ([[Surya TV]])
* 2017-2018 :[[Mamangam (TV series)|Mamangam]] (Flowers TV)
* Aanineyum Pennineyum Kurichu (DD Malayalam) - telefilm

==References==
{{reflist}}
*http://cinidiary.com/peopleinfo.php?sletter=G&pigsection=Actor&picata=1
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIYVgaZcZK4
*http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/G.K.Pillai-2971
*http://oldmalayalamcinema.wordpress.com/2012/07/17/gk-pillai-58-active-years-as-an-actor-in-malayalam-movies/

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|3422689}}
*[http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=GK%20Pillai&limit=95102 G. K. Pillai at MSI]

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[[Category:Indian male television actors]]
[[Category:Male actors in Malayalam television]]

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