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'''Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair''' (16 October 1916{{spaced ndash}}11 March 1997) was an Indian [[poet]], [[playwright]], [[Screenwriter|script writer]], [[lyricist]], [[orator]], [[film director]] and [[actor]], though he is best known as an actor in [[Malayalam cinema]]. He is the recipient of [[Padma Shri]] from the Government of India, which is one of the highest civilian honours in India. In a career that spanned about 47 years, he acted in over 700 films. He is considered to be the "First [[Superstar]] in [[Malayalam cinema|Mollywood]]". In 1993, he was honoured with the [[J. C. Daniel Award]], [[Government of Kerala|Kerala government]]'s highest honour for contributions to Malayalam cinema.
'''Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair''' (16 October 1916{{spaced ndash}}11 March 1997) was an Indian [[poet]], [[playwright]], [[Screenwriter|script writer]], [[lyricist]], [[orator]], [[film director]] and [[actor]], though he is best known as an actor in [[Malayalam cinema]]. He is the recipient of [[Padma Shri]] from the Government of India, which the fourth highest civilian honour in India. In a career that spanned about 47 years, he acted in over 700 films. He is considered to be the "first [[superstar]] of [[Malayalam cinema]]".<ref name="The Hindu 01">[https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/malayalams-first-super-star/article6471449.ece "Malayalam's first super star"]. ''The Hindu''. 23 May 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2023.</ref> In 1993, he was honoured with the [[J. C. Daniel Award]], [[Government of Kerala|Kerala government]]'s highest honour for contributions to Malayalam cinema.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Sukumaran Nair was born on 16 October 1916 in the village of Thikkurissy, [[Nagercoil]], then part of [[Travancore]]. The village of Thikkurissy is now in Nanchilnadu, [[Nagercoil]], [[Kanyakumari district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. He was born in an aristocratic [[Nair]] family to Mangat C. Govinda Pillai and N. Lekshmi Amma.<ref name=thikkurissy>[http://www.thikkurissy.com/html/biography_main.html Biography]. Thikkurissy.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012.</ref> He was a good writer and an orator even when he was doing his schooling in Marthandam Government Boys School. He wrote his first poem at the age of 8 and his poem was published for the first time when he was 14 in ''Dhakshina Bharathi''. His poems were collectively published as a book named ''Kedavilakku'' when he was 20.<ref name="Weblokam profile: Page 1">[http://www.weblokam.com/cinema/profiles/0510/15/1051015029_1.htm Weblokam profile: Page 1] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071118032957/http://www.weblokam.com/cinema/profiles/0510/15/1051015029_1.htm |date=18 November 2007 }}. Weblokam.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012.</ref> His parents wanted him to secure a government job, but he launched his career in writing and arts even before he completed his studies. Incidentally, his sister [[Omana Kunjamma|L. Omanakkunjamma]] was the first female magistrate in India.<ref name="Weblokam profile: Page 1"/>
Sukumaran Nair was born on 16 October 1916 in the village of Thikkurissy, [[Nagercoil]], then part of [[Travancore]]. The village of Thikkurissy is now in Nanchilnadu, [[Nagercoil]], [[Kanyakumari district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. He was born to N. Lekshmi Amma and M. C. Govinda Pillai of the Mangat house, an aristocratic [[Nair]] family.<ref name=thikkurissy>[http://www.thikkurissy.com/html/biography_main.html Biography] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717044310/http://www.thikkurissy.com/html/biography_main.html |date=17 July 2011 }}. Thikkurissy.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012.</ref> He was a good writer and an orator even when he was doing his schooling in Marthandam Government Boys School. He wrote his first poem at the age of 8 and his poem was published for the first time when he was 14 in ''Dhakshina Bharathi''. His poems were collectively published as a book named ''Kedavilakku'' when he was 20.<ref name="Weblokam profile: Page 1">[http://www.weblokam.com/cinema/profiles/0510/15/1051015029_1.htm Weblokam profile: Page 1] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071118032957/http://www.weblokam.com/cinema/profiles/0510/15/1051015029_1.htm |date=18 November 2007 }}. Weblokam.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012.</ref> His parents wanted him to secure a government job, but he launched his career in writing and arts even before he completed his studies. Incidentally, his sister [[Omana Kunjamma|L. Omanakkunjamma]] was the first female magistrate in India.<ref name="Weblokam profile: Page 1"/>


==Career==
==Career==
He launched his career as a [[playwright]]. His plays ''Mareechika'' and ''Kalakaran'' were hugely successful. He then went on to write three more—''Sthree'', ''Maya'' and ''Sariyo Thetto''—that revolutionised the professional play scenario in [[Malayalam]]. He replaced the melodramatic romantic musicals, which ruled the roost till then, with dialogue centred prose plays having themes of [[realism (arts)|realism]] and social importance.<ref name=thikkurissy/>
He launched his career as a [[playwright]]. His plays ''Mareechika'' and ''Kalakaran'' were hugely successful. He then went on to write three more—''Sthree'', ''Maya'' and ''Sheriyo Thetto''—that revolutionised the professional play scenario in [[Malayalam]]. He replaced the melodramatic romantic musicals, which ruled the roost till then, with dialogue centred prose plays having themes of [[realism (arts)|realism]] and social importance.<ref name=thikkurissy/>


He entered the [[Malayalam film]] industry in 1950, which was in its early years with only about 10 films produced.<ref name="malayalamcinema.com: Cinema History">[http://malayalamcinema.com/Content-4/CinemaHistory.html Cinema History] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081223132036/http://malayalamcinema.com/Content-4/CinemaHistory.html |date=23 December 2008 }}. malayalamcinema.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012.</ref> He debuted in the industry with the film adaptation of his breakthrough play ''Sthree''. He produced the film and played the protagonist as well. It failed to make much impact at the box office, the film scene in [[Kerala]] then being ruled by [[Tamil films|Tamil]] and [[Hindi]] films. Thikkurussy's next film ''[[Jeevitha Nouka]]'' (1951), produced by K and K Productions and directed by K. Vembu, was a turning point in Malayalam film history. It dealt with the theme of ego clashes in a joint family and was a big commercial success: It is touted as the first superhit in Malayalam film history. The success also made Thikkurissy the first superstar of Kerala.<ref name="malayalamcinema.com: Cinema History"/> ''Jeevitha nouka'' was dubbed into four languages including [[Hindi]]. In 1952, he acted in ''Navalokam'' with a socially significant theme with Miss Kumari, who would later become the pet of the masses after the success of ''Neelakkuyil'' (1954). ''Navalokam'' did not make it big at the box office, but Thikkurissy cemented his superstardom with a big hit in the same year.
He entered the [[Malayalam film]] industry in 1950, which was in its early years with only about 10 films produced.<ref name="malayalamcinema.com: Cinema History">[http://malayalamcinema.com/Content-4/CinemaHistory.html Cinema History] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081223132036/http://malayalamcinema.com/Content-4/CinemaHistory.html |date=23 December 2008 }}. malayalamcinema.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012.</ref> He debuted in the industry with the film adaptation of his breakthrough play ''Sthree''. He produced the film and played the protagonist as well. It failed to make much impact at the box office, the film scene in [[Kerala]] then being ruled by [[Tamil films|Tamil]] and [[Hindi]] films. Thikkurussy's next film ''[[Jeevitha Nouka]]'' (1951), produced by K and K Productions and directed by K. Vembu, was a turning point in Malayalam film history. It dealt with the theme of ego clashes in a joint family and was a big commercial success: It is touted as the first superhit in Malayalam film history.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161016064106/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/article1422985.ece "Jeevitha Nauka 1951"]. ''[[The Hindu]]''. 16 August 2008. Retrieved 17 April 2023.</ref><ref>[https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-a-z-of-malayalam-cinema/20120420.htm "Special: The A-Z of Malayalam cinema"]. [[Rediff]]. 20 April 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2023.</ref> The success also made Thikkurissy the first superstar of Kerala.<ref name="The Hindu 01"/> ''Jeevitha nouka'' was dubbed into four languages including [[Hindi]]. In 1952, he acted in ''Navalokam'' with a socially significant theme with Miss Kumari, who would later become the pet of the masses after the success of ''Neelakkuyil'' (1954). ''Navalokam'' did not make it big at the box office, but Thikkurissy cemented his superstardom with a big hit in the same year.


''Visappinte Vili'' had [[Prem Nazir]], then a novice. Thikkurissy coined Prem Nazir's screen name (his actual name was Abdul Khader). In 1953, another landmark of his, titled ''Sariyo Thetto'', was released. It was a film adaptation of his play of the same name. ''Sariyo Thetto'' had him handling the story, screenplay, dialogues, lyrics and direction departments besides playing the pivotal role.<ref name="thikkurissy.com: Movies">[http://www.thikkurissy.com/html/movies.html Movies] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080926032050/http://www.thikkurissy.com/html/movies.html |date=26 September 2008 }}. thikkurissy.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012.</ref> With that Thikkurissy established himself as an inseparable element of Malayalam film industry. In 1968, he acted in the first full-length comedy film, ''[[Viruthan Shanku]]'', directed by [[P. Venu]]. He was credited with lyrics, screenplay and direction in many films. The 13 films for which he was the lyricist includes ''Sthree'', ''Palunku Paathram'', ''Devasundari'', ''Urvashi Bharathi'', ''Poojapushpam'' and ''Balloon''.<ref name="thikkurissy.com: Movies"/> He wrote story and screenplay for ''Muthalali'' and ''Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi''. He directed the films ''Sariyo Thetto, Poojapushpam, Achante Bharya, Palunkupathram, Saraswati, Nurse'' and ''Urvashi Bharathi''. His major acting ventures are ''Jeevithanauka, Navalokam, Visappinte Vili, Iruttinte Atmavu, Swayamvaram, Umma, Bhakthakuchela, Nadi, Thulabharam, Maya, Abhijathyam, Surveykkallu, Avanazhi and ''Aryan''.<ref name="Weblokam profile: p. 2">[http://www.weblokam.com/cinema/profiles/0510/15/1051015029_2.htm Weblokam profile: p. 2] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070706003835/http://www.weblokam.com/cinema/profiles/0510/15/1051015029_2.htm |date=6 July 2007 }}. Weblokam.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012.</ref>
''Visappinte Vili'' had [[Prem Nazir]], then a novice. Thikkurissy coined Prem Nazir's screen name (his actual name was Abdul Khader). In 1953, another landmark of his ''Sheriyo Thetto'', was released. It was a film adaptation of his play of the same name. ''Sheriyo Thetto'' had him handling the story, screenplay, dialogues, lyrics and direction departments besides playing the pivotal role.<ref name="thikkurissy.com: Movies">[http://www.thikkurissy.com/html/movies.html Movies] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080926032050/http://www.thikkurissy.com/html/movies.html |date=26 September 2008 }}. thikkurissy.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012.</ref> With that Thikkurissy established himself as an inseparable element of Malayalam film industry. In 1968, he acted in the first full-length comedy film, ''[[Viruthan Shanku]]'', directed by [[P. Venu]]. He was credited with lyrics, screenplay and direction in many films. The 13 films for which he was the lyricist includes ''Sthree'', ''Palunku Paathram'', ''Devasundari'', ''Urvashi Bharathi'', ''Poojapushpam'' and ''Balloon''.<ref name="thikkurissy.com: Movies"/> He wrote story and screenplay for ''Muthalali'' and ''Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi''. He directed the films ''Sheriyo Thetto, Poojapushpam, Achante Bharya, Palunkupathram, Saraswati, Nurse'' and ''Urvashi Bharathi''. His major acting ventures are ''Jeevithanauka, Navalokam, Visappinte Vili, Iruttinte Atmavu, Swayamvaram, Umma, Bhakthakuchela, Nadi, Thulabharam, Maya, Abhijathyam, Surveykkallu, Avanazhi and Aryan''.<ref name="Weblokam profile: p. 2">[http://www.weblokam.com/cinema/profiles/0510/15/1051015029_2.htm Weblokam profile: p. 2] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070706003835/http://www.weblokam.com/cinema/profiles/0510/15/1051015029_2.htm |date=6 July 2007 }}. Weblokam.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012.</ref>


==Screen-naming==
==Screen-naming==
Thikkurussy coined screen-names of many actors in Malayalam cinema. Actors who were renamed by Thikkurissy include
Thikkurussy coined screen-names of many actors in Malayalam cinema. Actors who were renamed by Thikkurissy include
*[[Prem Nazir]]; actual name: Abdul Khader<ref name="The Hindu: Talent Unlimited">Prema Manmadhan (14 October 2005). {{cite web |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2005/10/14/stories/2005101400680100.htm |title=The Hindu: Talent Unlimited |access-date=28 November 2007 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080224104915/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2005/10/14/stories/2005101400680100.htm |archive-date=24 February 2008 }}.</ref>
*[[Prem Nazir]]; actual name: Abdul Khader<ref name="The Hindu: Talent Unlimited">Prema Manmadhan (14 October 2005). {{cite web |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2005/10/14/stories/2005101400680100.htm |title=The Hindu: Talent Unlimited |access-date=28 November 2007 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080224104915/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2005/10/14/stories/2005101400680100.htm |archive-date=24 February 2008 }}.</ref>
*S. J. Dev (stage actor and father of [[Rajan P. Dev]]); actual name: Devassia<ref name="The Hindu: Talent Unlimited"/>
*S. J. Dev (stage actor and father of [[Rajan P. Dev]]); actual name: Devassia<ref name="The Hindu: Talent Unlimited"/>
*[[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]]; actual name: Madhavan Nair<ref>[http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2005042306030400.htm&date=2005/04/23/&prd=th& The Hindu: J.C. Daniel Award for Madhu] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011220906/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2005042306030400.htm&date=2005%2F04%2F23%2F&prd=th |date=11 October 2020 }}. Hinduonnet.com (23 April 2005). Retrieved on 24 September 2012.</ref>
*[[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]]; actual name: Madhavan Nair<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20201011220906/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2005042306030400.htm&date=2005%2F04%2F23%2F&prd=th The Hindu: J.C. Daniel Award for Madhu]}}. Hinduonnet.com (23 April 2005). Retrieved on 24 September 2012.</ref>
*[[Jose Prakash]]; actual name: K Baby Joseph
*[[Jose Prakash]]; actual name: K. J. Joseph
*[[Bahadoor]]; actual name: Kunjali
*[[Bahadoor]]; actual name: Kunjali
*[[Priyadarshan]]
*[[Kuthiravattom Pappu]]; actual name: Padmadalakshan
*[[Kuthiravattom Pappu]]; actual name: Padmadalakshan


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Thikkurissy married three times in his life. His first wife was Sarojini Kunjamma, daughter of Madhavan Unnithan, who belonged to a prominent family in [[Karuvatta]], [[Alappuzha district|Alappuzha]], known as Samudayathil. The couple has two daughters. The eldest, Shyamala Devi Kunjamma alias Lekha was an executive engineer in Ernakulam. Their second daughter Geethadevi Kunjamma is a housewife in Pujappura, [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. After parting ways with his first wife, Thikkurussy married play actor Ambalapuzha Meenakshy Amma. The couple had a son named Rajahamsan, who now lives in [[Chennai]]. The second marriage also didn't last long and Thikkurussy married K. Sulochana Devi, who was a singer and dancer. This marriage however was successful and lasted for more than four decades till his death. Thikkurissy had a daughter from this marriage named Kanakasree. She, like her father was interested in poetry and took name as a good poet. Thikkurussy had a personal tragedy when Kanakasree died due to a bike accident in 1989.<ref>[http://www.thikkurissy.com/html/biography.html Biography] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828004504/http://www.thikkurissy.com/html/biography.html |date=28 August 2008 }}. thikkurissy.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012.</ref> During his final days, he suffered from many diseases owing to his advanced age. Finally, he died on 11 March 1997 aged 80 in [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]], due to [[kidney failure]].{{Citation needed|date=January 2012}}
Thikkurissy was married three times. His first wife was Sarojini Kunjamma, the daughter of Madhavan Unnithan from the Samudayathil family in [[Karuvatta]], [[Haripad]]. They had two daughters: Shyamala Devi Kunjamma, also known as Lekha, who worked as an executive engineer in Ernakulam, and Geethadevi Kunjamma, a housewife in Pujappura, Thiruvananthapuram. After his separation from Sarojini, Thikkurissy married stage actress Ambalapuzha Meenakshy Amma. They had a son, Rajahamsan, who now lives in Chennai. This marriage also ended, and Thikkurissy later married K. Sulochana Devi, a singer and dancer. This third marriage lasted over four decades until his death. They had a daughter, Kanakasree, who was interested in poetry like her father. Kanakasree died in a motorcycle accident in 1989.<ref>[http://www.thikkurissy.com/html/biography.html Biography] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828004504/http://www.thikkurissy.com/html/biography.html |date=28 August 2008 }}. thikkurissy.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012.</ref> In his later years, Thikkurissy suffered from various health issues due to his age. He died on 11 March 1997, at the age of 80, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, due to kidney failure.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ranker.com/review/thikkurissy-sukumaran-nair/9533841?l=524456 | title=Famous people who died of renal failure | publisher=[[Ranker]] | date=30 November 2023 | accessdate=14 March 2025}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==
The major awards that he received are:<ref>[http://www.thikkurissy.com/html/awards.html Awards] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081121032535/http://www.thikkurissy.com/html/awards.html |date=21 November 2008 }}. thikkurissy.com (4 January 1996). Retrieved on 24 September 2012.</ref>
The major awards that he received are:<ref>[http://www.thikkurissy.com/html/awards.html Awards] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081121032535/http://www.thikkurissy.com/html/awards.html |date=21 November 2008 }}. thikkurissy.com (4 January 1996). Retrieved on 24 September 2012.</ref>


*[[Padmashri]] from the [[Government of India]] − 1973
*[[Padma Shri]] from the [[Government of India]] − 1973
*[[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South]] − 1986
*[[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South]] − 1986<ref>{{Cite web |year=1987 |title=Filmfare Awards 1986 |url=https://ia804507.us.archive.org/13/items/34th-filmfare-south-winners/34th%20Filmfare%20South%20winners.jpg |publisher=[[Filmfare]] |publication-date=1987-10-16}}</ref>
*[[Kerala State Film Award]] for Best Actor − 1972
*[[Kerala State Film Award]] for Best Actor − 1972
*[[J. C. Daniel Award]] ([[Kerala State Film Award]] for Lifetime Achievement) – 1995
*[[J. C. Daniel Award]] ([[Kerala State Film Award]] for Lifetime Achievement) – 1995
*Fellowship of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy − 1983
*[[Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship]] − 1983<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.keralaculture.org/drama-ksna/457|title=Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship: Drama|publisher=Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala|access-date=25 February 2023}}</ref>
*Mannathu Padmanabhan Award − 1989
*Mannathu Padmanabhan Award − 1989
*Film Readers Gallop-poll Award − 1963
*Film Readers Gallup-poll Award − 1963
*All Kerala Social Service Association Award − 1971
*All Kerala Social Service Association Award − 1971
*Bombay Nirthya Sindhu Award − 1991
*Bombay Nirthya Sindhu Award − 1991
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===Direction===
===Direction===
*[[Urvashi Bharathi]] (1973)
* ''[[Urvashi Bharathi]]'' (1973)
*[[Achante Bharya]] (1971)
* ''[[Achante Bharya]]'' (1971)
*[[Palunkupaathram|Palunku Pathram]] (1970)
* ''[[Palunku Pathram]]'' (1970)
*[[Saraswathi (film)|Saraswathi]] (1970)
* ''[[Saraswathi (film)|Saraswathi]]'' (1970)
*Nurse (1969)
* ''Nurse'' (1969)
*[[Poojapushpam]] (1969)
* ''[[Poojapushpam]]'' (1969)
*[[Sheriyo Thetto]] (1953)
* ''[[Sheriyo Thetto]]'' (1953)


===Writing===
===Writing===
*Aana Valarthiyal Vanampadiyude Makan (1971)
* ''Aana Valarthiyal Vanampadiyude Makan'' (1971)
*Muthalali (1965)
* ''Muthalali'' (1965)
*Sabarimala Shri Ayyappan (1962)
* ''Sabarimala Shri Ayyappan'' (1962)
*Devasundari (1957)
* ''Devasundari'' (1957)
*Sthree (1950)
* ''Sthree'' (1950)
*Kettinethinu Vaasanathailam
* ''Kettinethinu Vaasanathailam''
*Urvashi Bharati
* ''Urvashi Bharati''


===Acting===
===Acting===
A full acting filmography list is available here.<ref>[http://www.thikkurissy.com/docs/movies.pdf Please go through some of the finest performances of Thikkurissy] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041019115818/http://www.thikkurissy.com/docs/movies.pdf |date=19 October 2004 }}. thikkurissy.com</ref>
A full acting filmography list is available here.<ref>[http://www.thikkurissy.com/docs/movies.pdf Please go through some of the finest performances of Thikkurissy] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041019115818/http://www.thikkurissy.com/docs/movies.pdf |date=19 October 2004 }}. thikkurissy.com</ref>


====1990s====
====1950s====
*Janam (1998) as old man
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*[[Janadhipathyam]] (1997) as Maharaja
* ''Sthree'' (1950)
*Kilukil Pambaramam (1997)
* ''[[Sasidharan]]'' (1950)
*[[Mahathma]] (1996)
* ''[[Chandrika (1950 film)|Chandrika]]'' (1950)
*[[The King (1995 film)|The King]] (1995)
* ''Navalokam'' (1951) as Kuruppu
*Indian Military Intelligence (1995)
* ''[[Jeevitha Nouka]]'' (1951) as Soman
*Sadharam (1995)
* ''Visappinte Vili'' (1952)
*[[Commissioner (film)|Commissioner]] (1994) as Kunjurama Kurup
* ''Andaman Kaithi'' (1952)
*[[Akashadoothu]] (1993)
* ''Amma'' (1952)
*[[Midhunam]] (1993) as Kurup Master
* ''Achan'' (1952)
*Kaazhchakkppuram (1992) as Paramu Pillai
* ''Sheriyo Thetto'' (1953)
*[[Advaitham]] (1992) as Parameswaran Nampoothiri
* ''Ponkathir'' (1953)
*Kilikkum (1991) as Shop owner
* ''Sneehaseema'' (1954)
*Pookkalam Varavayi (1991) as Mutha Chan
* ''Puthradharmam'' (1954)
*Kalari (1991) as Ramesh and Rakesh's father
* ''Kidappadam'' (1954)
*[[Kizhakkunarum Pakshi]] (1991) as Moorthy
* ''Kalam Marunnu'' (1955)
*[[Midhya (film)|Midhya]] (1990) as Muthachan
* ''[[Harishchandra (1955 film)|Harishchandra]]'' (1955)
*Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan(1990) as Madhavan Pillai
* ''Atmarpanam'' (1956)
*Purappad (1990)
* ''Thaskaraveeran'' (1957)
*Arhatha (1990) as Ashwathi's Grandfather
* ''Devasundari'' (1957)
*[[Aye Auto]] (1990) as Krishna Pillai
* ''Atchanum Makanum'' (1957)
*Dr. Pasupathy (1990) as Pappan's Grandfather
* ''Randidangazhi'' (1958)
*[[His Highness Abdullah]] (1990) as Mathilakathu Cheriyachan Thampuran
* ''[[Mariakutty]]'' (1958) as Pariyalle Kuruvachan
*Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom (1990) as Panikkar
* ''Aana Valarthiyal Vanampady'' (1959)
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====1980s====
====1960s====
*Ardham (1989) as Janardanan's Father
{{Colbegin}}
*[[Innale]] (1989) as Ramachandran Nair
* ''Umma'' (1960) as Abobacker Haji
*Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam (1989) as Govinda Pillai
* ''Seeta'' (1960)
*[[Varavelpu]] (1989) as 'Apal bandavan' Govindan Nair
* ''Poothali'' (1960)
*[[Aryan (1988 film)|Aryan]] (1988)
* ''Unniyarcha'' (1961) as Kannappa Chekavar
*[[Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu]] (1988) as Menon
* ''Shri Sabarimalai Shri Ayyappan'' (1961)
*Oru Muthassi Katha (1988)
* ''[[Kandam Bacha Kotte]]'' (1961) as Alikoya Haji
*[[Vellanakalude Nadu]] (1988) as Chandrashekharan Nair
* ''Jnaanasundari'' (1961) as King Philip
*Witness (1988) as Old Man
* ''[[Christmas Rathri]]'' (1961) as George
*[[Avanazhi]] (1986) as Nampoothiri
* ''Bhakta Kuchela'' (1961) as Kamsan
*Rareeram (1986) as Radha's Father
* ''Viyarpintae Vila'' (1962)
*Sughamodevi (1986) as Sunny's Father
* ''Velu Thampi Dhalava'' (1962)
*Azhiyatha Bandhangal (1985) as Thampi
* ''[[Snehadeepam]]'' (1962) as Sreedharan
*Ee Thalamura Ingane (1985)
* ''Shree Rama Pattabhishekam'' (1962)
*[[Anakkorumma]] (1985) as Minister
* ''Shreekovil'' (1962)
*Attahaasam (1984)
* ''Sabarimalai Shri Ayyappan'' (1962)
*Kudumbam Oru Swargam Bharya Oru Devatha (1984)
* ''Laila Majnu'' (1962)
*Ivide Thudangunnu (1984) as Adv. Balachandra Menon
* ''[[Snapaka Yohannan]]'' (1963) as Herodias Anthippas
*Oodarathuammava Aalariyam (1984)
* ''Sathyabhama'' (1963)
*Oru Nimisham Tharu (1984)
* ''Nithya Kanyaka'' (1963)
*[[Oru Sumangaliyude Katha]] (1984) as Yamuna's father
* ''Kalayum Kaminiyum'' (1963)
*Ahagaaram (1983)
* ''Doctor'' (1963) as Madhava Menon
*Balooon (1982) as Aravindaksha Menon
* ''Chilamboli'' (1963)
*Ayudham (1982)
* ''Thacholi Othenan'' (1964)
*Ithum Oru Jeevitham (1982)
* ''Shree Guruvayoorappan'' (1964) as Villumangalam Swami
*Ithu Njangalude Katha (1982) as Ramankutty's Uncle
* ''School Master'' (1964) as Raman Pilla
*Padayottam (1982) as Kolathiri Rajavu
* ''Omanakuttan'' (1964)
*Grihalakshmi (1981)
* ''Kudumbini'' (1964) as Raghava Kuruppu
*Sanchari (1981)
* ''[[Karutha Kai]]'' (1964) as Thampi
*Thaalam Manasinte Thaalam (1981)
* ''Kalanju Kittiya Thankam'' (1964) as Bhaskara Pilla
*Valarthu Mrugangal (1981) as Circus Owner Madhavan
* ''Devaalayam'' (1964)
*Adhikaram (1980) as P.K.P
* ''Ayesha'' (1964)
*Ambalavilakku (1980) as Ramavarmma
* ''Atom Bomb'' (1964) as Kurungodu
*Paallattu Kunjikannan (1980)
* ''Shakuntala'' (1965)
*Seetha (1980)
* ''Rosy'' (1965)
*Swathu (1980)
* ''[[Odayil Ninnu (film)|Odeyil Ninnu]]'' (1965) as Kuruppu
* ''Muthalali'' (1965)
* ''[[Mayavi (1965 film)|Mayavi]]'' (1965) as Krishna Menon
* ''Kochumon'' (1965)
* ''Kattu Pookkal'' (1965) as Thommachan
* ''Kathirunna Nikah'' (1965)
* ''Kaliyodum'' (1965)
* ''[[Jeevitha Yaathra]]'' (1965) as Parameshwara Kurup
* ''Inapravugal'' (1965)
* ''Chettathi'' (1965)
* ''Bhoomiyile Malakha'' (1965)
* ''Tilottama'' (1966)
* ''Tharavatamma'' (1966) as Keshavankutty
* ''[[Puthri]]'' (1966) as Kunjachan
* ''Priyathama'' (1966)
* ''Poocha Kanni'' (1966)
* ''Mayor Nair'' (1966)
* ''Kusruthy Kuttan'' (1966)
* ''Koottukar'' (1966)
* ''[[Kayamkulam Kochunni (1966 film)|Kayamkulam Kochunni]]'' (1966) as Kunjunni Panikkar
* ''Karuna'' (1966)
* ''Kanmanikal'' (1966)
* ''Kanaka Chilanga'' (1966)
* ''Kallipennu'' (1966)
* ''Kadamattathachan'' (1966)
* ''Jail'' (1966)
* ''Iruttinde Athmavu'' (1966) as Karanavar
* ''[[Anarkali (1966 film)|Anarkali]]'' (1966) as Jaya Singhan
* ''Post Man'' (1967)
* ''Pareeksha'' (1967) as Janardhanan Pilla
* ''Naadan Pennu'' (1967)
* ''[[Iruttinte Athmavu]]'' (1967) as Madhavan Nair
* ''Madatharuvi'' (1967)
* ''Chitra Mela'' (1967) as (segment "Apaswarangal")
* ''Anveshichu Kandethiyilla'' (1967)
* ''[[Viruthan Shanku]]'' (1968)
* ''Vidyarthi'' (1968)
* ''Vazhi Pizhacha Santhathy'' (1968)
* ''Thulabharam'' (1968) as R.K.Menon
* ''[[Punnapra Vayalar]]'' (1968) as Maariyaveedan
* ''Manaswini'' (1968)
* ''Kodungalluramma'' (1968)
* ''Inspector'' (1968)
* ''[[Hotel High Range]]'' (1968) as Rajasahib
* ''Aparadhini'' (1968)
* ''Adyapika'' (1968)
* ''Poojapushpam'' (1969)
* ''Nurse'' (1969)
* ''Nadhi'' (1969) as Mattummel Thomachan
* ''[[Kumara Sambhavam]]'' (1969) as Himavat
* ''Chattambi Kavala'' (1969)
* ''Ballatha Pahayan'' (1969) as Beerankunju Hajiyar
* ''Aalmaram'' (1969)
{{colend}}


====1970s====
====1970s====
*Ajnatha Theerangal (1979)
{{Colbegin}}
*[[Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum]] (1979) as Shehan Sha
* ''[[Nilakkatha Chalanangal]]'' (1970)
*Hridhayathinte Nirangal (1979)
* ''Vivaham Swargathil'' (1970)
*Ini Ethra Sandhyakal (1979)
* ''Triveni'' (1970) as Padmanabhan
*Iniyum Kaanaam (1979)
* ''Thara'' as Keshavankutty Nair
*Mamangam (1979) as King of Valluvanadu
* ''[[Saraswathi (film)|Saraswathi]]'' (1970)
*Manushiyan (1979)
* ''Sabarimala Shri Dharmasastha'' (1970)
*Pennorumbettaal (1979)
* ''[[Palunkupathram]]'' (1970)
*Ponnil Kulicha Rathri (1979)
* ''Othenente Makan'' (1970)
*Prabhatha Sandhya (1979)
* ''Nizhalattam'' (1970) as Karunakaran
*Pratheeksha (1979)
* ''Nazhikakallu'' (1970)
*Puthiya Velicham (1979) as Lohithakshan Bhagavathar
* ''Ezhuthatha Katha'' (1970)
*Sayoojyam (1979)
* ''Cross Belt'' (1970) as Krishnan Thampi
*Vaaleduthaven Vaalaal (1979)
* ''Amma Enna Stree'' (1970)
*Ashtamudi Kayal (1978)
* ''Puthanveedu'' (1971)
*Asthamayam (1978)
* ''Neethi'' (1971)
*Avar Jeevikkunnu (1978)
* ''Muthassi'' (1971)
*Chakrayudham (1978)
* ''Lanka Dahanam'' (1971)
*Jayikkanaayi Janichavan (1978)
* ''Kalithozhi'' (1971)
*Kadathanattu Maakkam (1978)
* ''Achante Bharya'' (1971)
*Kalpa Vriksham (1978) as Sankaran Menon
* ''[[Makane Ninakku Vendi]]'' (1971) as Mamachan
*Kanal Kattakal (1978) as Dr.Kumar
* ''Aana Valarthiyal Vanampadiyude Makan'' (1971)
*Kanyaka (1978)
* ''[[Aabhijathyam]]'' (1971) as Shankara Menon
*Madanolsavam (1978) as Ambadi Rajasekharan Thampi
* ''[[Prathikaram]]'' (1972) as Pankajakshan Nair
*Madhurikkunna Rathri (1978)
* ''Thavaputhalvan'' (1972)
*Manooradham (1978)
* ''Swayamvaram'' (1972)
*Snehikkan Oru Pennu (1978)
* ''Sree Guruvayoorappan'' (1972)
*Society Lady (1978)
* ''Sakthi'' (1972)
*Itha Oru Manushyan(1978)
* ''Professor'' (1972)
*Sundharimarude Swapnangal (1978)
* ''Maya'' (1972) as Decent Sankara Pilla
*Thacholy Ambu (1978)
* ''Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka'' (1972) as K. B. Menon
*Aparaajitha (1977)
* ''Aromalunni'' (1972)
*Aparadhi (1977)
* ''Achanum Bappayum'' (1972)
*Samudram (1977) as College Principal
* ''Aaradi Manninte Janmi'' (1972)
*Chathur Vedam (1977)
* ''Urvashi Bharathi'' (1973)
*Harsha Bhashpam (1977)
* ''Thiruvabharanam'' (1973)
*[[Kannappanunni]] (1977) as Kannappan Chekavar
* ''[[Thaniniram]]'' (1973) as Gopalan Master
*Kavilamma (1977)
* ''Swarga Puthri'' (1973) as Mathai
*Kodiyettam (1977)
* ''Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu'' (1973) as Dr. Govinda Menon
*Manas Oru Mayil (1977)
* ''Preathangalude Thazhvaram'' (1973)
*Mini Mol (1977)
* ''Ponnapuram Kotta'' (1973)
*Niraparayum Nilavilakkum (1977)
* ''Padmavyooham'' (1973)
*Parivarthanam (1977)
* ''Pacha Nottukal'' (1973)
*Rathi Manmathan (1977)
* ''Nakhangal'' (1973)
*Saghakkale Munottu (1977)
* ''Kavitha'' (1973)
*Satyavan Savithri (1977)
* ''Kattu Vitachavan'' (1973)
*Soorya Kanthi (1977)
* ''[[Kaadu (1973 Malayalam film)|Kaadu]]'' (1973/II) as Kattumooppan
*Thuruppu Gulam (1977)
* ''Jesus'' (1973)
*Vishukkani (1977)
* ''Divyadharsanam'' (1973)
*Yatheem (1977) as Mammali Sayivu
* ''Chenda'' (1973)
*Abhinandanam (1976)
* ''Angathattu'' (1973)
*Amba Ambika Ambalika (1976)
* ''Aasha Chakram'' (1973)
*Ammini Ammavan (1976)
* ''Youvanam'' (1974)
*Amrudha Vahini (1976) as Thampi
* ''[[Vishnu Vijayam]]'' (1974)
*Appooppan (1976)
* ''[[Thumbolarcha]]'' (1974) as Kannappa Chekavar
*Chennai Valarthiya Kutty (1976)
* ''Swarna Vigraham'' (1974)
*Chirikudukka (1976) as Sadashivan Nair
* ''Suprabhatham'' (1974)
*Dheere Sameere Yamuna Theere (1976)
* ''Saptha Swarangal'' (1974) as Govinda Panikkar
*Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Maghan (1976)
* ''Pattabhisekam'' (1974)
*Mailanum Mathevanum (1976)
* ''[[Pancha Thanthram]]'' (1974)
*Rajanganam (1976)
* ''Nellu'' (1974) as Chevara Perukki
*Romeo (1976)
* ''Nathoon'' (1974)
*Sarvekkalu (1976)
* ''Nagaram Sagaram'' (1974)
*Seemantha Puthran (1976)
* ''Nadee Nadanmare Aavashyamunde'' (1974)
*Sita Swayamvar (1976)
* ''Manyasree Viswamitran'' (1974)
*Sreemadh Bhagwad Geetha (1976)
* ''Devi Kanyakumari'' (1974)
*Swimming Pool (1976)
* ''Check Post'' (1974)
*Themmadi Vellappan (1976)
* ''Ayalathe Sundari'' (1974)
*Vazhi Vilakku (1976)
* ''Thomashleeha'' (1975)
*Yaksha Gaanam (1976)
* ''Thiruvonam'' (1975)
*Aaranya Kaandum (1975)
* ''Swarna Matsyam'' (1975)
*Abhimanam (1975)
* ''Swami Ayyappan'' (1975)
*Alibaba and Forty-one Thieves (1975) as Ameer
* ''Soorya Vamsam'' (1975)
*Babu Mon (1975)
* ''Sathyathinte Nizhalil'' (1975)
*Bharya Illaatha Rathri (1975)
* ''Sammanam'' (1975)
*[[Chattambikkalyaani]] (1975) as Daivam Mathai
* ''Padmaragam'' (1975)
*Cheenavala (1975) as Rana
* ''[[Neela Ponman]]'' (1975) as Sankara Prabhu
*Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre (1975)
* ''Mattoru Seetha'' (1975)
*Kalayana Sougandhikam (1975)
* ''Manishada'' (1975)
*Kottaram Vilakkanundu (1975)
* ''Kottaram Vilakkanundu'' (1975)
*Manishada (1975)
* ''Kalayana Sougandhikam'' (1975)
*Mattoru Seetha (1975)
* ''Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre'' (1975)
*[[Neela Ponman]] (1975) as Sankara Prabhu
* ''Cheenavala'' (1975) as Rana
*Padmaragam (1975)
* ''[[Chattambikkalyaani]]'' (1975) as Daivam Mathai
*Sammanam (1975)
* ''Bharya Illaatha Rathri'' (1975)
*Sathyathinte Nizhalil (1975)
* ''Babu Mon'' (1975)
*Soorya Vamsam (1975)
* ''Alibaba and Forty-one Thieves'' (1975) as Ameer
*Swami Ayyappan (1975)
* ''Abhimanam'' (1975)
*Swarna Matsyam (1975)
* ''Aaranya Kaandum'' (1975)
*Thiruvonam (1975)
* ''Yaksha Gaanam'' (1976)
*Thomashleeha (1975)
* ''Vazhi Vilakku'' (1976)
*Ayalathe Sundari (1974)
* ''Themmadi Vellappan'' (1976)
*Check Post (1974)
* ''Swimming Pool'' (1976)
*Devi Kanyakumari (1974)
* ''Sreemadh Bhagwad Geetha'' (1976)
*Manyasree Viswamitran (1974)
* ''Sita Swayamvar'' (1976)
*Nadee Nadanmare Aavashyamunde (1974)
* ''Seemantha Puthran'' (1976)
*Nagaram Sagaram (1974)
* ''Sarvekkalu'' (1976)
*Nathoon (1974)
* ''Romeo'' (1976)
*Nellu (1974) as Chevara Perukki
* ''Rajanganam'' (1976)
*[[Pancha Thanthram]] (1974)
* ''Mailanum Mathevanum'' (1976)
*Pattabhisekam (1974)
* ''Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Maghan'' (1976)
*Saptha Swarangal (1974) as Govinda Panikkar
* ''Dheere Sameere Yamuna Theere'' (1976)
*Suprabhatham (1974)
* ''Chirikudukka'' (1976) as Sadashivan Nair
*Swarna Vigraham (1974)
* ''Chennai Valarthiya Kutty'' (1976)
*[[Thumbolarcha]] (1974) as Kannappa Chekavar
* ''Appooppan'' (1976)
*[[Vishnu Vijayam]] (1974)
* ''Amrudha Vahini'' (1976) as Thampi
*Youvanam (1974)
* ''Ammini Ammavan'' (1976)
*Aasha Chakram (1973)
* ''Amba Ambika Ambalika'' (1976)
*Angathattu (1973)
* ''Abhinandanam'' (1976)
*Chenda (1973)
* ''Yatheem'' (1977) as Mammali Sayivu
*Divyadharsanam (1973)
* ''Vishukkani'' (1977)
*Jesus (1973)
* ''Thuruppu Gulam'' (1977)
*[[Kaadu (1973 Malayalam film)|Kaadu]] (1973/II) as Kattumooppan
* ''Soorya Kanthi'' (1977)
*Kattu Vitachavan (1973)
* ''Satyavan Savithri'' (1977)
*Kavitha (1973)
* ''Saghakkale Munottu'' (1977)
*Nakhangal (1973)
* ''Rathi Manmathan'' (1977)
*Pacha Nottukal (1973)
* ''Parivarthanam'' (1977)
*Padmavyooham (1973)
* ''Niraparayum Nilavilakkum'' (1977)
*Ponnapuram Kotta (1973)
* ''Mini Mol'' (1977)
*Preathangalude Thazhvaram (1973)
* ''Manas Oru Mayil'' (1977)
*Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu (1973) as Dr. Govinda Menon
* ''Kodiyettam'' (1977)
*Swarga Puthri (1973) as Mathai
* ''Kavilamma'' (1977)
*[[Thaniniram]] (1973) as Gopalan Master
* ''[[Kannappanunni]]'' (1977) as Kannappan Chekavar
*Thiruvabharanam (1973)
* ''Harsha Bhashpam'' (1977)
*Urvashi Bharathi (1973)
* ''Chathur Vedam'' (1977)
*Aaradi Manninte Janmi (1972)
* ''Samudram'' (1977) as College Principal
*Achanum Bappayum (1972)
* ''Aparadhi'' (1977)
*Aromalunni (1972)
* ''Aparaajitha'' (1977)
*Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka (1972) as K. B. Menon
* ''Thacholy Ambu'' (1978)
*Maya (1972) as Decent Sankara Pilla
* ''Sundharimarude Swapnangal'' (1978)
*Professor (1972)
* ''Itha Oru Manushyan'' (1978)
*Sakthi (1972)
* ''Society Lady'' (1978)
*Sree Guruvayoorappan (1972)
* ''Snehikkan Oru Pennu'' (1978)
*Swayamvaram (1972)
* ''Manooradham'' (1978)
*Thavaputhalvan (1972)
* ''Madhurikkunna Rathri'' (1978)
*[[Prathikaram]] (1972) as Pankajakshan Nair
* ''Madanolsavam'' (1978) as Ambadi Rajasekharan Thampi
*[[Aabhijathyam]] (1971) as Shankara Menon
* ''Kanyaka'' (1978)
*Aana Valarthiyal Vanampadiyude Makan (1971)
* ''Kanal Kattakal'' (1978) as Dr.Kumar
*[[Makane Ninakku Vendi]] (1971) as Mamachan
* ''Kalpa Vriksham'' (1978) as Sankaran Menon
*Achante Bharya (1971)
* ''Kadathanattu Maakkam'' (1978)
*Kalithozhi (1971)
* ''Jayikkanaayi Janichavan'' (1978)
*Lanka Dahanam (1971)
* ''Chakrayudham'' (1978)
*Muthassi (1971)
* ''Avar Jeevikkunnu'' (1978)
*Neethi (1971)
* ''Asthamayam'' (1978)
*Puthanveedu (1971)
* ''Ashtamudi Kayal'' (1978)
*Amma Enna Stree (1970)
* ''Vaaleduthaven Vaalaal'' (1979)
*Cross Belt (1970) as Krishnan Thampi
* ''Sayoojyam'' (1979)
*Ezhuthatha Katha (1970)
* ''Puthiya Velicham'' (1979) as Lohithakshan Bhagavathar
*Nazhikakallu (1970)
* ''Pratheeksha'' (1979)
*Nizhalattam (1970) as Karunakaran
* ''Prabhatha Sandhya'' (1979)
*Othenente Makan (1970)
* ''Ponnil Kulicha Rathri'' (1979)
*[[Palunkupathram]] (1970)
* ''Pennorumbettaal'' (1979)
*Sabarimala Shri Dharmasastha (1970)
* ''Paapathinu Maranamilla'' (1979)
*[[Saraswathi (1970)|Saraswathi]] (1970)
* ''Manushiyan'' (1979)
*[[Thara (1970)|Thara]] as Keshavankutty Nair
* ''Mamangam'' (1979) as King of Valluvanadu
*Triveni (1970) as Padmanabhan
* ''Iniyum Kaanaam'' (1979)
*Vivaham Swargathil (1970)
* ''Ini Ethra Sandhyakal'' (1979)
*[[Nilakkatha Chalanangal]] (1970)
* ''Hridhayathinte Nirangal'' (1979)
* ''[[Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum]]'' (1979) as Shehan Sha
* ''Ajnatha Theerangal'' (1979)
{{Colend}}


====1960s====
====1980s====
*Aalmaram (1969)
{{colbegin}}
*Ballatha Pahayan (1969) as Beerankunju Hajiyar
* ''Swathu'' (1980)
*Chattambi Kavala (1969)
* ''Seetha'' (1980)
*[[Kumara Sambhavam]] (1969) as Himavat
* ''Paallattu Kunjikannan'' (1980)
*Nadhi (1969) as Mattummel Thomachan
* ''Ambalavilakku'' (1980) as Ramavarmma
*Nurse (1969)
* ''Adhikaram'' (1980) as P.K.P
*Poojapushpam (1969)
* ''Valarthu Mrigangal'' (1981) as Circus Owner Madhavan
*Adyapika (1968)
* ''Thaalam Manasinte Thaalam'' (1981)
*Aparadhini (1968)
* ''Sanchari'' (1981)
*[[Hotel High Range]] (1968) as Rajasahib
* ''Grihalakshmi'' (1981)
*Inspector (1968)
* ''Padayottam'' (1982) as Kolathiri Rajavu
*Kodungalluramma (1968)
* ''Ithu Njangalude Katha'' (1982) as Ramankutty's Uncle
*Manaswini (1968)
* ''Ithum Oru Jeevitham'' (1982)
*[[Punnapra Vayalar]] (1968) as Maariyaveedan
* ''Ayudham'' (1982)
*Thulabharam (1968) as R.K.Menon
* ''Balooon'' (1982) as Aravindaksha Menon
*Vazhi Pizhacha Santhathy (1968)
* ''Ahagaaram'' (1983)
*Vidyarthi (1968)
* ''[[Oru Sumangaliyude Katha]]'' (1984) as Yamuna's father
*[[Viruthan Shanku]] (1968)
* ''Oru Nimisham Tharu'' (1984)
*Anveshichu Kandethiyilla (1967)
* ''Oodarathuammava Aalariyam'' (1984)
*Chitra Mela (1967) as (segment "Apaswarangal")
* ''Ivide Thudangunnu'' (1984) as Adv. Balachandra Menon
*Madatharuvi (1967)
* ''Kudumbam Oru Swargam Bharya Oru Devatha'' (1984)
*[[Iruttinte Athmavu]] (1967) as  Madhavan Nair
* ''Attahaasam'' (1984)
*Naadan Pennu (1967)
* ''[[Anakkorumma]]'' (1985) as Minister
*Pareeksha (1967) as Janardhanan Pilla
* ''Ee Thalamura Ingane'' (1985)
*Post Man (1967)
* ''Azhiyatha Bandhangal'' (1985) as Thampi
*[[Anarkali (1966 film)|Anarkali]] (1966) as Jaya Singhan
* ''Sughamodevi'' (1986) as Sunny's Father
*Iruttinde Athmavu (1966) as Karanavar
* ''Rareeram'' (1986) as Radha's Father
*Jail (1966)
* ''[[Avanazhi]]'' (1986) as Nampoothiri
*Kadamattathachan (1966)
* ''Witness'' (1988) as Old Man
*Kallipennu (1966)
* ''[[Vellanakalude Nadu]]'' (1988) as Chandrashekharan Nair
*Kanaka Chilanga (1966)
* ''Oru Muthassi Katha'' (1988)
*Kanmanikal (1966)
* ''[[Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu]]'' (1988) as Menon
*Karuna (1966)
* ''[[Aryan (1988 film)|Aryan]]'' (1988)
*[[Kayamkulam Kochunni (1966 film)|Kayamkulam Kochunni]] (1966) as Kunjunni Panikkar
* ''[[Varavelpu]]'' (1989) as 'Apal bandavan' Govindan Nair
*Koottukar (1966)
* ''Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam'' (1989) as Govinda Pillai
*Kusruthy Kuttan (1966)
* ''[[Innale]]'' (1989) as Ramachandran Nair
*Mayor Nair (1966)
* ''Ardham'' (1989) as Janardanan's Father
*Poocha Kanni (1966)
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*Priyathama (1966)
*[[Puthri]] (1966) as Kunjachan
*Tharavatamma (1966) as Keshavankutty
*Tilottama (1966)
*Bhoomiyile Malakha (1965)
*Chettathi (1965)
*Inapravugal (1965)
*[[Jeevitha Yaathra]] (1965) as Parameshwara Kurup
*Kaliyodum (1965)
*Kathirunna Nikah (1965)
*Kattu Pookkal (1965) as Thommachan
*Kochumon (1965)
*[[Mayavi (1965 film)|Mayavi]] (1965) as Krishna Menon
*Muthalali (1965)
*[[Odayil Ninnu (film)|Odeyil Ninnu]] (1965) as Kuruppu
*Rosy (1965)
*Shakuntala (1965)
*Atom Bomb (1964) as Kurungodu
*Ayesha (1964)
*Devaalayam (1964)
*Kalanju Kittiya Thankam (1964) as Bhaskara Pilla
*[[Karutha Kai]] (1964) as Thampi
*Kudumbini (1964) as Raghava Kuruppu
*Omanakuttan (1964)
*School Master (1964) as Raman Pilla
*Shree Guruvayoorappan (1964) as Villumangalam Swami
*Thacholi Othenan (1964)
*Chilamboli (1963)
*Doctor (1963) as Madhava Menon
*Kalayum Kaminiyum (1963)
*Nithya Kanyaka (1963)
*Sathyabhama (1963)
*[[Snapaka Yohannan]] (1963) as Herodias Anthippas
*Laila Majnu (1962)
*Sabarimalai Shri Ayyappan (1962)
*Shreekovil (1962)
*Shree Rama Pattabhishekam (1962)
*[[Snehadeepam]] (1962) as Sreedharan
*Velu Thampi Dhalava (1962)
*Viyarpintae Vila (1962)
*[[Bhakta Kuchela (1961 film)|Bhakta Kuchela]] (1961) as Kamsan
*[[Christmas Rathri]] (1961) as George
*Jnaanasundari(1961) as King Philip
*[[Kandam Bacha Kotte]] (1961) as Alikoya Haji
*Shri Sabarimalai Shri Ayyappan (1961)
*Unniyarcha (1961) as Kannappa Chekavar
*Poothali (1960)
*Seeta (1960)
*[[Umma (1960 film)|Umma]] (1960) as Abobacker Haji


====1950s====
====1990s====
*Aana Valarthiyal Vanampady (1959)
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*[[Mariakutty]] (1958) as Pariyalle Kuruvachan
* ''[[Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom]]'' (1990) as Panikkar
*Randidangazhi (1958)
* ''[[His Highness Abdullah]]'' (1990) as Mathilakathu Cheriyachan Thampuran
*Atchanum Makanum (1957)
* ''[[Dr. Pasupathy]]'' (1990) as Pappan's grandfather
*Devasundari (1957)
* ''[[Aye Auto]]'' (1990) as Krishna Pillai
*Thaskaraveeran (1957)
* ''Arhatha'' (1990) as Ashwathi's grandfather
*Atmarpanam (1956)
* ''[[Purappadu (1990 film)|Purappadu]]'' (1990)
*[[Harishchandra (1955 film)|Harishchandra]] (1955)
* ''Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan'' (1990) as Madhavan Pillai
*Kalam Marunnu (1955)
* ''[[Midhya (film)|Midhya]]'' (1990) as Grandfather
*Kidappadam (1954)
* ''[[Kizhakkunarum Pakshi]]'' (1991) as Moorthy
*Puthradharmam (1954)
* ''Kalari'' (1991) as Ramesh and Rakesh's father
*Sneehaseema (1954)
* ''Pookkalam Varavayi'' (1991) as Grandfather
*Ponkathir (1953)
* ''Kilukkam'' (1991) as Shop owner
*Sheriyo Thetto (1953)
* ''[[Advaitham]]'' (1992) as Parameswaran Namboothiri
*Achan (1952)
* ''Kaazhchakkappuram'' (1992) as Paramu Pillai
*Amma (1952)
* ''[[Midhunam]]'' (1993) as Kuruppu Master
*Andaman Kaithi (1952)
* ''[[Akashadoothu]]'' (1993)
*Visappinte Vili (1952)
* ''Janam'' (1993) as old man
*[[Jeevitha Nouka]] (1951) as Soman
* ''[[Commissioner (film)|Commissioner]]'' (1994) as Kunjurama Kuruppu
*Navalokam (1951) as Kuruppu
* ''Sadharam'' (1995)
*[[Chandrika (1950 film)|Chandrika]] (1950)
* ''Indian Military Intelligence'' (1995)
*[[Sasidharan]] (1950)
* ''[[The King (1995 film)|The King]]'' (1995)
*Sthree (1950)
* ''[[Mayooranritham]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Mahathma]]'' (1996)
* ''Kilukil Pambaramam'' (1997)
* ''[[Janadhipathyam]]'' (1997) as Maharaja
{{colend}}


==Television==
==Television==
*Lubdhan Lukose (Doordarshan)
* ''Lubdhan Lukose'' (Doordarshan)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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In this Indian name, the toponymic surname is Thikkurissy. It is not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Sukumaran Nair.
Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair
Born
Sukumaran Nair

(1916-10-16)16 October 1916
Thickurichy, Near Marthandam, Travancore, British India (present day Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India)
Died11 March 1997(1997-03-11) (aged 80)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Occupation
Years active1950–1997
Spouse(s)
  • Sarojini Kunjamma
  • Ambalapuzha Meenakshy Amma
  • K. Sulochana Devi
Children4
Parent(s)
  • M. C. Govinda Pillai
  • N. Lekshmi Amma
AwardsPadma Shri (1973)

Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair (16 October 1916 – 11 March 1997) was an Indian poet, playwright, script writer, lyricist, orator, film director and actor, though he is best known as an actor in Malayalam cinema. He is the recipient of Padma Shri from the Government of India, which the fourth highest civilian honour in India. In a career that spanned about 47 years, he acted in over 700 films. He is considered to be the "first superstar of Malayalam cinema".[1] In 1993, he was honoured with the J. C. Daniel Award, Kerala government's highest honour for contributions to Malayalam cinema.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Sukumaran Nair was born on 16 October 1916 in the village of Thikkurissy, Nagercoil, then part of Travancore. The village of Thikkurissy is now in Nanchilnadu, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. He was born to N. Lekshmi Amma and M. C. Govinda Pillai of the Mangat house, an aristocratic Nair family.[2] He was a good writer and an orator even when he was doing his schooling in Marthandam Government Boys School. He wrote his first poem at the age of 8 and his poem was published for the first time when he was 14 in Dhakshina Bharathi. His poems were collectively published as a book named Kedavilakku when he was 20.[3] His parents wanted him to secure a government job, but he launched his career in writing and arts even before he completed his studies. Incidentally, his sister L. Omanakkunjamma was the first female magistrate in India.[3]

Career[edit | edit source]

He launched his career as a playwright. His plays Mareechika and Kalakaran were hugely successful. He then went on to write three more—Sthree, Maya and Sheriyo Thetto—that revolutionised the professional play scenario in Malayalam. He replaced the melodramatic romantic musicals, which ruled the roost till then, with dialogue centred prose plays having themes of realism and social importance.[2]

He entered the Malayalam film industry in 1950, which was in its early years with only about 10 films produced.[4] He debuted in the industry with the film adaptation of his breakthrough play Sthree. He produced the film and played the protagonist as well. It failed to make much impact at the box office, the film scene in Kerala then being ruled by Tamil and Hindi films. Thikkurussy's next film Jeevitha Nouka (1951), produced by K and K Productions and directed by K. Vembu, was a turning point in Malayalam film history. It dealt with the theme of ego clashes in a joint family and was a big commercial success: It is touted as the first superhit in Malayalam film history.[5][6] The success also made Thikkurissy the first superstar of Kerala.[1] Jeevitha nouka was dubbed into four languages including Hindi. In 1952, he acted in Navalokam with a socially significant theme with Miss Kumari, who would later become the pet of the masses after the success of Neelakkuyil (1954). Navalokam did not make it big at the box office, but Thikkurissy cemented his superstardom with a big hit in the same year.

Visappinte Vili had Prem Nazir, then a novice. Thikkurissy coined Prem Nazir's screen name (his actual name was Abdul Khader). In 1953, another landmark of his Sheriyo Thetto, was released. It was a film adaptation of his play of the same name. Sheriyo Thetto had him handling the story, screenplay, dialogues, lyrics and direction departments besides playing the pivotal role.[7] With that Thikkurissy established himself as an inseparable element of Malayalam film industry. In 1968, he acted in the first full-length comedy film, Viruthan Shanku, directed by P. Venu. He was credited with lyrics, screenplay and direction in many films. The 13 films for which he was the lyricist includes Sthree, Palunku Paathram, Devasundari, Urvashi Bharathi, Poojapushpam and Balloon.[7] He wrote story and screenplay for Muthalali and Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi. He directed the films Sheriyo Thetto, Poojapushpam, Achante Bharya, Palunkupathram, Saraswati, Nurse and Urvashi Bharathi. His major acting ventures are Jeevithanauka, Navalokam, Visappinte Vili, Iruttinte Atmavu, Swayamvaram, Umma, Bhakthakuchela, Nadi, Thulabharam, Maya, Abhijathyam, Surveykkallu, Avanazhi and Aryan.[8]

Screen-naming[edit | edit source]

Thikkurussy coined screen-names of many actors in Malayalam cinema. Actors who were renamed by Thikkurissy include

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Thikkurissy was married three times. His first wife was Sarojini Kunjamma, the daughter of Madhavan Unnithan from the Samudayathil family in Karuvatta, Haripad. They had two daughters: Shyamala Devi Kunjamma, also known as Lekha, who worked as an executive engineer in Ernakulam, and Geethadevi Kunjamma, a housewife in Pujappura, Thiruvananthapuram. After his separation from Sarojini, Thikkurissy married stage actress Ambalapuzha Meenakshy Amma. They had a son, Rajahamsan, who now lives in Chennai. This marriage also ended, and Thikkurissy later married K. Sulochana Devi, a singer and dancer. This third marriage lasted over four decades until his death. They had a daughter, Kanakasree, who was interested in poetry like her father. Kanakasree died in a motorcycle accident in 1989.[11] In his later years, Thikkurissy suffered from various health issues due to his age. He died on 11 March 1997, at the age of 80, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, due to kidney failure.[12]

Awards[edit | edit source]

The major awards that he received are:[13]

  • Padma Shri from the Government of India − 1973
  • Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South − 1986[14]
  • Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor − 1972
  • J. C. Daniel Award (Kerala State Film Award for Lifetime Achievement) – 1995
  • Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship − 1983[15]
  • Mannathu Padmanabhan Award − 1989
  • Film Readers Gallup-poll Award − 1963
  • All Kerala Social Service Association Award − 1971
  • Bombay Nirthya Sindhu Award − 1991
  • Guru Chengannur Award 1991
  • Prem Nazir Award − 1992
  • N.Krishna Pillai Award 1992
  • Palakkad Film Festival Award − 1995
  • Pushpasree Award − 1995
  • Bangalore Kalavedi Award − 1994
  • Film Critics Association Award − 1995
  • Kerala Kaumudhi Readers Club Award − 1994
  • Film Guidance Society Award − 1996
  • Government of India Emeritus Fellowship for Contribution in the field of Art and Literature From 1 April 1996 to 31 March 1998
  • Talents of Universities Creative Heights Award − 1996
  • Navachedhana Award − 1994
  • Soorya Award − 1994
  • Travancore Devaswam Board Award. – 1972
  • Sree Moolanagaram Fine Arts Society Award − 1997
  • Abhinaya Saamrat − 1991
  • Nataka Chakravarthy − 1991
  • Chalachithra Prathibha − 1993
  • Chalachithra Rathnam − 1994
  • Chalachithra Acharyan − 1994
  • Malayala Chalachithra Kulapathy 1994
  • Sarasadrutha Kavi − 1994
  • Kala Vibhooshan − 1994
  • Bheeshma Charya − 1994
  • Sarvakala Sarva Bhouman − 1994
  • Guru Karanavar − 1995
  • Kala Jyothi − 1996
  • Sarasa Vachaspathy − 1996
  • Sadasya Thilakan − 1996

Selected filmography[edit | edit source]

Direction[edit | edit source]

Writing[edit | edit source]

  • Aana Valarthiyal Vanampadiyude Makan (1971)
  • Muthalali (1965)
  • Sabarimala Shri Ayyappan (1962)
  • Devasundari (1957)
  • Sthree (1950)
  • Kettinethinu Vaasanathailam
  • Urvashi Bharati

Acting[edit | edit source]

A full acting filmography list is available here.[16]

1950s[edit | edit source]

  • Sthree (1950)
  • Sasidharan (1950)
  • Chandrika (1950)
  • Navalokam (1951) as Kuruppu
  • Jeevitha Nouka (1951) as Soman
  • Visappinte Vili (1952)
  • Andaman Kaithi (1952)
  • Amma (1952)
  • Achan (1952)
  • Sheriyo Thetto (1953)
  • Ponkathir (1953)
  • Sneehaseema (1954)
  • Puthradharmam (1954)
  • Kidappadam (1954)
  • Kalam Marunnu (1955)
  • Harishchandra (1955)
  • Atmarpanam (1956)
  • Thaskaraveeran (1957)
  • Devasundari (1957)
  • Atchanum Makanum (1957)
  • Randidangazhi (1958)
  • Mariakutty (1958) as Pariyalle Kuruvachan
  • Aana Valarthiyal Vanampady (1959)

1960s[edit | edit source]

  • Umma (1960) as Abobacker Haji
  • Seeta (1960)
  • Poothali (1960)
  • Unniyarcha (1961) as Kannappa Chekavar
  • Shri Sabarimalai Shri Ayyappan (1961)
  • Kandam Bacha Kotte (1961) as Alikoya Haji
  • Jnaanasundari (1961) as King Philip
  • Christmas Rathri (1961) as George
  • Bhakta Kuchela (1961) as Kamsan
  • Viyarpintae Vila (1962)
  • Velu Thampi Dhalava (1962)
  • Snehadeepam (1962) as Sreedharan
  • Shree Rama Pattabhishekam (1962)
  • Shreekovil (1962)
  • Sabarimalai Shri Ayyappan (1962)
  • Laila Majnu (1962)
  • Snapaka Yohannan (1963) as Herodias Anthippas
  • Sathyabhama (1963)
  • Nithya Kanyaka (1963)
  • Kalayum Kaminiyum (1963)
  • Doctor (1963) as Madhava Menon
  • Chilamboli (1963)
  • Thacholi Othenan (1964)
  • Shree Guruvayoorappan (1964) as Villumangalam Swami
  • School Master (1964) as Raman Pilla
  • Omanakuttan (1964)
  • Kudumbini (1964) as Raghava Kuruppu
  • Karutha Kai (1964) as Thampi
  • Kalanju Kittiya Thankam (1964) as Bhaskara Pilla
  • Devaalayam (1964)
  • Ayesha (1964)
  • Atom Bomb (1964) as Kurungodu
  • Shakuntala (1965)
  • Rosy (1965)
  • Odeyil Ninnu (1965) as Kuruppu
  • Muthalali (1965)
  • Mayavi (1965) as Krishna Menon
  • Kochumon (1965)
  • Kattu Pookkal (1965) as Thommachan
  • Kathirunna Nikah (1965)
  • Kaliyodum (1965)
  • Jeevitha Yaathra (1965) as Parameshwara Kurup
  • Inapravugal (1965)
  • Chettathi (1965)
  • Bhoomiyile Malakha (1965)
  • Tilottama (1966)
  • Tharavatamma (1966) as Keshavankutty
  • Puthri (1966) as Kunjachan
  • Priyathama (1966)
  • Poocha Kanni (1966)
  • Mayor Nair (1966)
  • Kusruthy Kuttan (1966)
  • Koottukar (1966)
  • Kayamkulam Kochunni (1966) as Kunjunni Panikkar
  • Karuna (1966)
  • Kanmanikal (1966)
  • Kanaka Chilanga (1966)
  • Kallipennu (1966)
  • Kadamattathachan (1966)
  • Jail (1966)
  • Iruttinde Athmavu (1966) as Karanavar
  • Anarkali (1966) as Jaya Singhan
  • Post Man (1967)
  • Pareeksha (1967) as Janardhanan Pilla
  • Naadan Pennu (1967)
  • Iruttinte Athmavu (1967) as Madhavan Nair
  • Madatharuvi (1967)
  • Chitra Mela (1967) as (segment "Apaswarangal")
  • Anveshichu Kandethiyilla (1967)
  • Viruthan Shanku (1968)
  • Vidyarthi (1968)
  • Vazhi Pizhacha Santhathy (1968)
  • Thulabharam (1968) as R.K.Menon
  • Punnapra Vayalar (1968) as Maariyaveedan
  • Manaswini (1968)
  • Kodungalluramma (1968)
  • Inspector (1968)
  • Hotel High Range (1968) as Rajasahib
  • Aparadhini (1968)
  • Adyapika (1968)
  • Poojapushpam (1969)
  • Nurse (1969)
  • Nadhi (1969) as Mattummel Thomachan
  • Kumara Sambhavam (1969) as Himavat
  • Chattambi Kavala (1969)
  • Ballatha Pahayan (1969) as Beerankunju Hajiyar
  • Aalmaram (1969)

1970s[edit | edit source]

  • Nilakkatha Chalanangal (1970)
  • Vivaham Swargathil (1970)
  • Triveni (1970) as Padmanabhan
  • Thara as Keshavankutty Nair
  • Saraswathi (1970)
  • Sabarimala Shri Dharmasastha (1970)
  • Palunkupathram (1970)
  • Othenente Makan (1970)
  • Nizhalattam (1970) as Karunakaran
  • Nazhikakallu (1970)
  • Ezhuthatha Katha (1970)
  • Cross Belt (1970) as Krishnan Thampi
  • Amma Enna Stree (1970)
  • Puthanveedu (1971)
  • Neethi (1971)
  • Muthassi (1971)
  • Lanka Dahanam (1971)
  • Kalithozhi (1971)
  • Achante Bharya (1971)
  • Makane Ninakku Vendi (1971) as Mamachan
  • Aana Valarthiyal Vanampadiyude Makan (1971)
  • Aabhijathyam (1971) as Shankara Menon
  • Prathikaram (1972) as Pankajakshan Nair
  • Thavaputhalvan (1972)
  • Swayamvaram (1972)
  • Sree Guruvayoorappan (1972)
  • Sakthi (1972)
  • Professor (1972)
  • Maya (1972) as Decent Sankara Pilla
  • Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka (1972) as K. B. Menon
  • Aromalunni (1972)
  • Achanum Bappayum (1972)
  • Aaradi Manninte Janmi (1972)
  • Urvashi Bharathi (1973)
  • Thiruvabharanam (1973)
  • Thaniniram (1973) as Gopalan Master
  • Swarga Puthri (1973) as Mathai
  • Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu (1973) as Dr. Govinda Menon
  • Preathangalude Thazhvaram (1973)
  • Ponnapuram Kotta (1973)
  • Padmavyooham (1973)
  • Pacha Nottukal (1973)
  • Nakhangal (1973)
  • Kavitha (1973)
  • Kattu Vitachavan (1973)
  • Kaadu (1973/II) as Kattumooppan
  • Jesus (1973)
  • Divyadharsanam (1973)
  • Chenda (1973)
  • Angathattu (1973)
  • Aasha Chakram (1973)
  • Youvanam (1974)
  • Vishnu Vijayam (1974)
  • Thumbolarcha (1974) as Kannappa Chekavar
  • Swarna Vigraham (1974)
  • Suprabhatham (1974)
  • Saptha Swarangal (1974) as Govinda Panikkar
  • Pattabhisekam (1974)
  • Pancha Thanthram (1974)
  • Nellu (1974) as Chevara Perukki
  • Nathoon (1974)
  • Nagaram Sagaram (1974)
  • Nadee Nadanmare Aavashyamunde (1974)
  • Manyasree Viswamitran (1974)
  • Devi Kanyakumari (1974)
  • Check Post (1974)
  • Ayalathe Sundari (1974)
  • Thomashleeha (1975)
  • Thiruvonam (1975)
  • Swarna Matsyam (1975)
  • Swami Ayyappan (1975)
  • Soorya Vamsam (1975)
  • Sathyathinte Nizhalil (1975)
  • Sammanam (1975)
  • Padmaragam (1975)
  • Neela Ponman (1975) as Sankara Prabhu
  • Mattoru Seetha (1975)
  • Manishada (1975)
  • Kottaram Vilakkanundu (1975)
  • Kalayana Sougandhikam (1975)
  • Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre (1975)
  • Cheenavala (1975) as Rana
  • Chattambikkalyaani (1975) as Daivam Mathai
  • Bharya Illaatha Rathri (1975)
  • Babu Mon (1975)
  • Alibaba and Forty-one Thieves (1975) as Ameer
  • Abhimanam (1975)
  • Aaranya Kaandum (1975)
  • Yaksha Gaanam (1976)
  • Vazhi Vilakku (1976)
  • Themmadi Vellappan (1976)
  • Swimming Pool (1976)
  • Sreemadh Bhagwad Geetha (1976)
  • Sita Swayamvar (1976)
  • Seemantha Puthran (1976)
  • Sarvekkalu (1976)
  • Romeo (1976)
  • Rajanganam (1976)
  • Mailanum Mathevanum (1976)
  • Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Maghan (1976)
  • Dheere Sameere Yamuna Theere (1976)
  • Chirikudukka (1976) as Sadashivan Nair
  • Chennai Valarthiya Kutty (1976)
  • Appooppan (1976)
  • Amrudha Vahini (1976) as Thampi
  • Ammini Ammavan (1976)
  • Amba Ambika Ambalika (1976)
  • Abhinandanam (1976)
  • Yatheem (1977) as Mammali Sayivu
  • Vishukkani (1977)
  • Thuruppu Gulam (1977)
  • Soorya Kanthi (1977)
  • Satyavan Savithri (1977)
  • Saghakkale Munottu (1977)
  • Rathi Manmathan (1977)
  • Parivarthanam (1977)
  • Niraparayum Nilavilakkum (1977)
  • Mini Mol (1977)
  • Manas Oru Mayil (1977)
  • Kodiyettam (1977)
  • Kavilamma (1977)
  • Kannappanunni (1977) as Kannappan Chekavar
  • Harsha Bhashpam (1977)
  • Chathur Vedam (1977)
  • Samudram (1977) as College Principal
  • Aparadhi (1977)
  • Aparaajitha (1977)
  • Thacholy Ambu (1978)
  • Sundharimarude Swapnangal (1978)
  • Itha Oru Manushyan (1978)
  • Society Lady (1978)
  • Snehikkan Oru Pennu (1978)
  • Manooradham (1978)
  • Madhurikkunna Rathri (1978)
  • Madanolsavam (1978) as Ambadi Rajasekharan Thampi
  • Kanyaka (1978)
  • Kanal Kattakal (1978) as Dr.Kumar
  • Kalpa Vriksham (1978) as Sankaran Menon
  • Kadathanattu Maakkam (1978)
  • Jayikkanaayi Janichavan (1978)
  • Chakrayudham (1978)
  • Avar Jeevikkunnu (1978)
  • Asthamayam (1978)
  • Ashtamudi Kayal (1978)
  • Vaaleduthaven Vaalaal (1979)
  • Sayoojyam (1979)
  • Puthiya Velicham (1979) as Lohithakshan Bhagavathar
  • Pratheeksha (1979)
  • Prabhatha Sandhya (1979)
  • Ponnil Kulicha Rathri (1979)
  • Pennorumbettaal (1979)
  • Paapathinu Maranamilla (1979)
  • Manushiyan (1979)
  • Mamangam (1979) as King of Valluvanadu
  • Iniyum Kaanaam (1979)
  • Ini Ethra Sandhyakal (1979)
  • Hridhayathinte Nirangal (1979)
  • Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979) as Shehan Sha
  • Ajnatha Theerangal (1979)

1980s[edit | edit source]

  • Swathu (1980)
  • Seetha (1980)
  • Paallattu Kunjikannan (1980)
  • Ambalavilakku (1980) as Ramavarmma
  • Adhikaram (1980) as P.K.P
  • Valarthu Mrigangal (1981) as Circus Owner Madhavan
  • Thaalam Manasinte Thaalam (1981)
  • Sanchari (1981)
  • Grihalakshmi (1981)
  • Padayottam (1982) as Kolathiri Rajavu
  • Ithu Njangalude Katha (1982) as Ramankutty's Uncle
  • Ithum Oru Jeevitham (1982)
  • Ayudham (1982)
  • Balooon (1982) as Aravindaksha Menon
  • Ahagaaram (1983)
  • Oru Sumangaliyude Katha (1984) as Yamuna's father
  • Oru Nimisham Tharu (1984)
  • Oodarathuammava Aalariyam (1984)
  • Ivide Thudangunnu (1984) as Adv. Balachandra Menon
  • Kudumbam Oru Swargam Bharya Oru Devatha (1984)
  • Attahaasam (1984)
  • Anakkorumma (1985) as Minister
  • Ee Thalamura Ingane (1985)
  • Azhiyatha Bandhangal (1985) as Thampi
  • Sughamodevi (1986) as Sunny's Father
  • Rareeram (1986) as Radha's Father
  • Avanazhi (1986) as Nampoothiri
  • Witness (1988) as Old Man
  • Vellanakalude Nadu (1988) as Chandrashekharan Nair
  • Oru Muthassi Katha (1988)
  • Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu (1988) as Menon
  • Aryan (1988)
  • Varavelpu (1989) as 'Apal bandavan' Govindan Nair
  • Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam (1989) as Govinda Pillai
  • Innale (1989) as Ramachandran Nair
  • Ardham (1989) as Janardanan's Father

1990s[edit | edit source]

Television[edit | edit source]

  • Lubdhan Lukose (Doordarshan)

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Malayalam's first super star". The Hindu. 23 May 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Biography Archived 17 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Thikkurissy.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Weblokam profile: Page 1 Archived 18 November 2007 at the Wayback Machine. Weblokam.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012.
  4. ↑ Cinema History Archived 23 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine. malayalamcinema.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012.
  5. ↑ "Jeevitha Nauka 1951". The Hindu. 16 August 2008. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  6. ↑ "Special: The A-Z of Malayalam cinema". Rediff. 20 April 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Movies Archived 26 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine. thikkurissy.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012.
  8. ↑ Weblokam profile: p. 2 Archived 6 July 2007 at the Wayback Machine. Weblokam.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Prema Manmadhan (14 October 2005). "The Hindu: Talent Unlimited". Archived from the original on 24 February 2008. Retrieved 28 November 2007..
  10. ↑ The Hindu: J.C. Daniel Award for Madhu[usurped]. Hinduonnet.com (23 April 2005). Retrieved on 24 September 2012.
  11. ↑ Biography Archived 28 August 2008 at the Wayback Machine. thikkurissy.com. Retrieved on 24 September 2012.
  12. ↑ "Famous people who died of renal failure". Ranker. 30 November 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  13. ↑ Awards Archived 21 November 2008 at the Wayback Machine. thikkurissy.com (4 January 1996). Retrieved on 24 September 2012.
  14. ↑ "Filmfare Awards 1986". Filmfare (published 16 October 1987). 1987.
  15. ↑ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship: Drama". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  16. ↑ Please go through some of the finest performances of Thikkurissy Archived 19 October 2004 at the Wayback Machine. thikkurissy.com

External links[edit | edit source]

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