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'''Anil Nedumangad''' (also known as '''P. Anil'''; 30 May 1972 – 25 December 2020) was an Indian film actor who appeared in [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam films]].
'''Anil Nedumangad''' (also known as '''P. Anil'''; 30 May 1972 – 25 December 2020) was an Indian actor who appeared in [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam films]].


== Acting career ==
== Acting career ==
He made his debut in ''[[Thaskaraveeran (2005 film)|Thaskaraveeran]]'' with an uncredited appearance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/170616/from-freddy-to-surendran-anil-p-nedumangad.html|title=From Freddy to Surendran: Anil P Nedumangad|date=17 June 2016|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref> His breakthrough was in the 2014 film ''[[Njan Steve Lopez]]'', directed by [[Rajeev Ravi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/paapam-cheyyathavar-kalleriyatte-movie-review-rating-6280197/|title=Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte movie review: On relationships, morality and sin|date=21 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/050919/idam-going-places.html|title=Idam going places|date=5 September 2019|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://malayalam.filmibeat.com/interviews/exclusive-interview-with-anil-nedumangad-029973.html|title=മമ്മൂട്ടിയുടെ സഹായത്തോടെ സിനിമയില്‍, കൈ പിടിച്ചു കയറ്റിയത് രാജീവ് രവി; അനില്‍ പറയുന്നു|first=ശ്രീകാന്ത്|last=കൊല്ലം|date=31 August 2016|website=malayalam.filmibeat.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/dec/25/malayalam-actor-anil-nedumangad-passes-away-21945.html|title=Malayalam actor Anil Nedumangad passes away|date=25 December 2020}}</ref> Other movies where he played important roles were ''[[Ayyappanum Koshiyum]]'', ''[[Kammatipaadam]]'', ''[[Kismath]]'', ''[[Paavada]]'' and ''[[Porinju Mariam Jose]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/malayalam-actor-anil-nedumangadu--drowns-in-malankara-dam/1999435|title=Malayalam actor Anil Nedumangadu drowns in Malankara dam|agency=PTI|date=25 December 2020|website=www.outlookindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/actor-anil-nedumangad-drowns-in-malankara-dam-1.5307854|title=Actor Anil Nedumangad drowns in Malankara dam|agency=Mathrubhumi|date=25 December 2020|website=english.mathrubhumi.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/kerala-actor-anil-nedumangad-drowns-in-malankara-dam-reservoir/articleshow/79957027.cms|title=Kerala: Actor Anil Nedumangad drowns in Malankara dam reservoir|agency=Times of India|date=25 December 2020|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/breaking-mollywood-actor-anil-nedumangadu-dies-after-drowning-malankara-dam-831507|title=Breaking: Mollywood actor Anil Nedumangadu dies after drowning in Malankara dam|agency=International Business Times|date=25 December 2020|website=www.ibtimes.co.in}}</ref> He appeared in a 2021 film ''Cold Case''.
He made his debut in ''[[Thaskaraveeran (2005 film)|Thaskaraveeran]]'' with an uncredited appearance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/170616/from-freddy-to-surendran-anil-p-nedumangad.html|title=From Freddy to Surendran: Anil P Nedumangad|date=17 June 2016|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref> His breakthrough was in the 2014 film ''[[Njan Steve Lopez]]'', directed by [[Rajeev Ravi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/paapam-cheyyathavar-kalleriyatte-movie-review-rating-6280197/|title=Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte movie review: On relationships, morality and sin|date=21 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/050919/idam-going-places.html|title=Idam going places|date=5 September 2019|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://malayalam.filmibeat.com/interviews/exclusive-interview-with-anil-nedumangad-029973.html|title=മമ്മൂട്ടിയുടെ സഹായത്തോടെ സിനിമയില്‍, കൈ പിടിച്ചു കയറ്റിയത് രാജീവ് രവി; അനില്‍ പറയുന്നു|first=ശ്രീകാന്ത്|last=കൊല്ലം|date=31 August 2016|website=malayalam.filmibeat.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/dec/25/malayalam-actor-anil-nedumangad-passes-away-21945.html|title=Malayalam actor Anil Nedumangad passes away|website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=25 December 2020}}</ref> Other movies where he played important roles were ''[[Ayyappanum Koshiyum]]'', ''[[Kammatipaadam]]'', ''[[Kismath (2016 film)|Kismath]]'', ''[[Paavada]]'' and ''[[Porinju Mariam Jose]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/malayalam-actor-anil-nedumangadu--drowns-in-malankara-dam/1999435|title=Malayalam actor Anil Nedumangadu drowns in Malankara dam|agency=PTI|date=25 December 2020|website=www.outlookindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/actor-anil-nedumangad-drowns-in-malankara-dam-1.5307854|title=Actor Anil Nedumangad drowns in Malankara dam|agency=Mathrubhumi|date=25 December 2020|website=english.mathrubhumi.com|access-date=25 December 2020|archive-date=25 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201225152733/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/actor-anil-nedumangad-drowns-in-malankara-dam-1.5307854|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/kerala-actor-anil-nedumangad-drowns-in-malankara-dam-reservoir/articleshow/79957027.cms|title=Kerala: Actor Anil Nedumangad drowns in Malankara dam reservoir|agency=Times of India|date=25 December 2020|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/breaking-mollywood-actor-anil-nedumangadu-dies-after-drowning-malankara-dam-831507|title=Breaking: Mollywood actor Anil Nedumangadu dies after drowning in Malankara dam|agency=International Business Times|date=25 December 2020|website=www.ibtimes.co.in}}</ref>  


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Anil was born in [[Nedumangad]], [[Trivandrum]] as the son of C. Peethambharan Nair, a retired teacher, and Rajamma. He had an elder brother, Anand, an [[Ayurvedic]] Doctor. He studied in Mancha School, [[Nedumangad]] and pursued BA Malayalam course at [[Mahatma Gandhi College]], [[Trivandrum]] and then went to School of Drama, [[Thrissur]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.manoramanews.com/news/entertainment/2020/02/17/anil-nedumangad-interview.html|title=അയ്യപ്പന്‍റെയും കോശിയുടെയും സിഐ; അനുഭവം പറഞ്ഞ് അനില്‍: അഭിമുഖം|website=Manoramanews|language=en|access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.southlive.in/movie/celebrity-talk/anil-nedumangad-about-film-ayyappanum-koshiyum/|title='ആ ഒരു ഉത്കണ്ഠയൊഴിച്ചാല്‍ ഏറെ ആസ്വദിച്ച് ചെയ്ത കഥാപാത്രം’; അയ്യപ്പന്‍ കോശി അനുഭവം പറഞ്ഞ് അനില്‍ നെടുമങ്ങാട് {{!}} Southlive Malayalam: Kerala News, Malayalam News, Breaking News, Movie News, Political News|last=Desk|first=Movie|language=en-US|access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref><ref>[https://www.latestnewssouthafrica.com/2020/12/25/actor-anil-nedumangad-reportedly-dies-at-the-age-of-48yrs/ Actor Anil Nedumangad reportedly dies at the age of 48yrs]</ref> He started his career as a TV anchor and program producer for TV Channels [[Kairali TV]], [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]], [[JaiHind TV]], [[Reporter TV]] and Kairali News.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/mar/09/mystery-unfurled-1579645.html|title=Mystery unfurled|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Anil-Nedumangad|title=Anil Nedumangad: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday {{!}} eTimes|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/03/06/biriyaani-gets-jury-award-at-bengaluru-film-festival.html|title=Malayalam movie Biriyaani gets top honours at Bengaluru Film Festival|website=OnManorama|language=en|access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref>
Anil was born in [[Nedumangad]], [[Trivandrum]] as the son of C. Peethambharan Nair, a retired teacher, and Rajamma. He had an elder brother, Anand, an [[ayurvedic]] doctor. He studied in Mancha School, [[Nedumangad]] and pursued BA Malayalam course at [[Mahatma Gandhi College]], [[Trivandrum]] and then went to School of Drama, [[Thrissur]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.manoramanews.com/news/entertainment/2020/02/17/anil-nedumangad-interview.html|title=അയ്യപ്പന്‍റെയും കോശിയുടെയും സിഐ; അനുഭവം പറഞ്ഞ് അനില്‍: അഭിമുഖം|website=Manoramanews|date=17 February 2020 |language=en|access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.southlive.in/movie/celebrity-talk/anil-nedumangad-about-film-ayyappanum-koshiyum/|title='ആ ഒരു ഉത്കണ്ഠയൊഴിച്ചാല്‍ ഏറെ ആസ്വദിച്ച് ചെയ്ത കഥാപാത്രം'; അയ്യപ്പന്‍ കോശി അനുഭവം പറഞ്ഞ് അനില്‍ നെടുമങ്ങാട് {{!}} Southlive Malayalam: Kerala News, Malayalam News, Breaking News, Movie News, Political News|last=Desk|first=Movie|date=17 February 2020 |language=en-US|access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref><ref>[https://www.latestnewssouthafrica.com/2020/12/25/actor-anil-nedumangad-reportedly-dies-at-the-age-of-48yrs/ Actor Anil Nedumangad reportedly dies at the age of 48yrs]</ref> He started his career as a TV anchor and program producer for TV Channels [[Kairali TV]], [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]], [[JaiHind TV]], [[Reporter TV]] and Kairali News.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/mar/09/mystery-unfurled-1579645.html|title=Mystery unfurled|website=The New Indian Express|date=10 March 2017 |access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Anil-Nedumangad|title=Anil Nedumangad: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/03/06/biriyaani-gets-jury-award-at-bengaluru-film-festival.html|title=Malayalam movie Biriyaani gets top honours at Bengaluru Film Festival|website=OnManorama|language=en|access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref>


== Death ==
== Death ==
Anil died from [[drowning]] at [[Malankara Dam]] while bathing with friends during a break of the film ''[[Peace (2021 film)|Peace]]'' on 25 December 2020, aged just 48.<ref>{{cite news |title=നടൻ അനിൽ നെടുമങ്ങാട് മുങ്ങിമരിച്ചു; അപകടം കൂട്ടുകാർക്കൊപ്പം കുളിക്കുമ്പോൾ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/news/latest-news/2020/12/25/malayalam-film-actor-anil-nedumangad-found-dead.html |access-date=26 December 2020 |publisher=[[Manorama Online]] |date=26 December 2020}}</ref><ref>[https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment/actor-anil-nedumangad-drown-to-death-in-malankara-dam-qlwd59 Film actor Anil Nedumangad drowned in Malankara Dam]. asianetnews.com (25 December 2020)</ref> He had come to bath there since there was a break due to [[Christmas]]. He re-entered the dam for bathing after already having a bath, and suddenly got trapped in an undercurrent and went under. Even though his friends searched for him, they could not find him, and thus took the help of [[Kerala Fire And Rescue Services|Kerala Fire Force]] and local people, who finally found Anil. Though he was taken to the nearby hospital, his life could not be saved. Locals say that it is difficult to swim on Malankara Dam, even for extremely good swimmers.
Anil died from [[drowning]] at [[Malankara Dam]] while swimming with friends during a break of the film ''[[Peace (2021 film)|Peace]]'' on 25 December 2020, aged 48.<ref>{{cite news |title=നടൻ അനിൽ നെടുമങ്ങാട് മുങ്ങിമരിച്ചു; അപകടം കൂട്ടുകാർക്കൊപ്പം കുളിക്കുമ്പോൾ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/news/latest-news/2020/12/25/malayalam-film-actor-anil-nedumangad-found-dead.html |access-date=26 December 2020 |publisher=[[Manorama Online]] |date=26 December 2020}}</ref><ref>[https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment/actor-anil-nedumangad-drown-to-death-in-malankara-dam-qlwd59 Film actor Anil Nedumangad drowned in Malankara Dam]. asianetnews.com (25 December 2020)</ref> He re-entered the dam for bathing after already having a bath, and was trapped in an undercurrent. After long search his friends could not find him and sought the help of [[Kerala Fire And Rescue Services|Kerala Fire Force]] and local people. Though he was taken to the nearby hospital, his life could not be saved. Locals say that it is difficult to swim in Malankara Dam, even for extremely good swimmers.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
* All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-  style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Language !! Notes
|-
|-
| 2005 ||''[[Thaskaraveeran (2005 film)|Thaskaraveeran]]''||Narayanankutty || Malayalam ||
 
| 2005 ||''[[Thaskaraveeran (2005 film)|Thaskaraveeran]]''||Narayanankutty || Uncredited
|-
|-
| 2014 ||''[[Njan Steve Lopez]]''|| Freddy Kochachan|| Malayalam ||
 
| 2014 ||''[[Njan Steve Lopez]]''|| Freddy Kochachan||  
|-
|-
| 2016 ||''[[Paavada|Pavada]]''|| Drunkard Storyteller|| Malayalam ||  
 
| 2015 || ''[[Ayal Njanalla]]'' ||[[Circle inspector|CI]] Bhushan Kumar||
|-
|-
| 2016 ||''[[Kammatipaadam|Kammatti Paadam]]''|| Surendran|| Malayalam ||  
 
| rowspan="4" | 2016  
||''[[Paavada|Pavada]]''|| Drunkard Storyteller||  
|-
|-
| 2016 ||''[[Kismath]]''|| Mohanan || Malayalam ||  
 
|''[[Kammatipaadam|Kammatti Paadam]]''|| Surendran||  
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''Mundrothuruth: Munroe Island'' || Father || Malayalam ||  
 
|''[[Kismath (2016 film)|Kismath]]''|| Mohanan ||  
|-
|-
| 2017 || ''Samarpanam'' || Aravindan|| Malayalam ||  
| ''Mundrothuruth: Munroe Island'' || Father ||  
|-
|-
| 2017 ||''[[Ayaal Sassi]]''|| Mansoor || Malayalam ||  
| rowspan="2" | 2017 || ''Samarpanam'' || Aravindan||  
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Aami]]''|| VM Nair || Malayalam ||  
|''[[Ayaal Sassi]]''|| Mansoor ||  
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''Kalyanam'' || || Malayalam ||  
| rowspan="6" | 2018 || ''[[Aami]]''|| VM Nair ||  
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil]]''||James || Malayalam ||  
| ''Kalyanam'' || ||  
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Parole (film)|Parole]]''|| Vijayan || Malayalam ||  
| ''[[Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil]]''||James ||  
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Aabhaasam]]'' || || Malayalam ||  
| ''[[Parole (2018 film)|Parole]]''|| Vijayan ||
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''Nonsense'' || Sudhi || Malayalam ||  
| ''[[Aabhaasam]]'' ||  ||
|-
|-
| 2019 ||''[[Janaadhipan]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/janaadhipan/movie-review/67473198.cms|title=Janaadhipan Movie Review {2.0/5}: Critic Review of Janaadhipan by Times of India|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>|| Monichan || Malayalam ||  
| ''Nonsense'' || Sudhi  ||  
|-
|-
| 2019 || ''Oru Nakshathramulla Aakasham'' || || Malayalam ||  
| rowspan="7" | 2019 ||''[[Janaadhipan]]''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/janaadhipan/movie-review/67473198.cms|title=Janaadhipan Movie Review {2.0/5}: Critic Review of Janaadhipan by Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India }}</ref>|| Monichan ||
|-
|-
| 2019 || ''Neermathalam Poothakaalam'' || || Malayalam ||  
| ''Oru Nakshathramulla Aakasham'' || ||
|-
|-
| 2019 ||''[[Porinju Mariam Jose|Porinju Mariyam Jose]]''|| Raphael || Malayalam ||  
| ''Neermathalam Poothakaalam'' || ||  
|-
|-
| 2019 || ''Thelivu''|| Philip|| Malayalam ||  
|''[[Porinju Mariam Jose|Porinju Mariyam Jose]]''|| Raphael ||  
|-
|-
|2019 || ''Poozhikadakan''|| Contractor||Malayalam||
| ''Thelivu''|| Philip||
|-
|-
|2019||''[[Valiyaperunnal]]''|| George Zacharia||Malayalam||
| ''Poozhikadakan''|| Contractor||
|-
|-
| 2020 ||''[[Ayyappanum Koshiyum]]''||[[Chief inspector|C.I.]] Satheesh|| Malayalam ||
|''[[Valiyaperunnal]]''|| George Zacharia||
|-
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte]]'' || Rajan|| Malayalam ||  
| rowspan="3" | 2020 ||''[[Ayyappanum Koshiyum]]''||[[Chief inspector|C.I.]] Satheesh||
|-
|-
|2020 || ''Idam'' ||Jayakrishnan ||Malayalam
| ''[[Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte]]'' || Rajan||
|| 2019 Award winning movie released through Mubi.com on 24 August 2020
|-
|-
|2021 || ''[[Biriyaani]]'' ||NIA Officer ||Malayalam || Posthumous film
| ''Idam'' ||Jayakrishnan
|| Released on [[Over-the-top media services in India|Neestream]]
|-
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Nayattu (2021 film)|Nayattu]]'' ||Police officer || Malayalam || Posthumous film
| rowspan="5" |2021 || ''[[Biriyaani]]'' ||NIA Officer ||
|-
|-
|2021 || ''Visudha Rathrikal'' || ||Malayalam|| Posthumous film
|''[[Ajagajantharam]]''
|Sony
|
|-
|-
|2021 || ''[[Cold Case (2021 film)|Cold Case]]'' || Police Officer||Malayalam|| Posthumous film
| ''[[Nayattu (2021 film)|Nayattu]]''
|Police officer
|Rowspan=5|Posthumous release
|-
|-
| 2021|| ''[[Padavettu]]'' || ||Malayalam|| Posthumous film
| ''[[Vishudha Rathrikal]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Cold Case (2021 film)|Cold Case]]'' || Police Officer
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2022 || ''[[Peace (2021 film)|Peace]]'' || Alex
|-
|''[[Padavettu]]''|| Liju Krishna
|-
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Peace (2021 film)|Peace]]'' || || [[Malayalam]]  || Posthumous film
|}
|}


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Latest revision as of 06:28, 8 March 2026


Anil Nedumangad
Born(1972-05-30)30 May 1972
Nedumangad, Kerala, India
Died25 December 2020(2020-12-25) (aged 48)
Malankara Dam, Kerala, India
Occupation
Years active2014–2020

Anil Nedumangad (also known as P. Anil; 30 May 1972 – 25 December 2020) was an Indian actor who appeared in Malayalam films.

Acting career[edit | edit source]

He made his debut in Thaskaraveeran with an uncredited appearance.[1] His breakthrough was in the 2014 film Njan Steve Lopez, directed by Rajeev Ravi.[2][3][4][5] Other movies where he played important roles were Ayyappanum Koshiyum, Kammatipaadam, Kismath, Paavada and Porinju Mariam Jose.[6][7][8][9]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Anil was born in Nedumangad, Trivandrum as the son of C. Peethambharan Nair, a retired teacher, and Rajamma. He had an elder brother, Anand, an ayurvedic doctor. He studied in Mancha School, Nedumangad and pursued BA Malayalam course at Mahatma Gandhi College, Trivandrum and then went to School of Drama, Thrissur.[10][11][12] He started his career as a TV anchor and program producer for TV Channels Kairali TV, Asianet, JaiHind TV, Reporter TV and Kairali News.[13][14][15]

Death[edit | edit source]

Anil died from drowning at Malankara Dam while swimming with friends during a break of the film Peace on 25 December 2020, aged 48.[16][17] He re-entered the dam for bathing after already having a bath, and was trapped in an undercurrent. After long search his friends could not find him and sought the help of Kerala Fire Force and local people. Though he was taken to the nearby hospital, his life could not be saved. Locals say that it is difficult to swim in Malankara Dam, even for extremely good swimmers.

Filmography[edit | edit source]

  • All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.
Year Film Role Notes
2005 Thaskaraveeran Narayanankutty Uncredited
2014 Njan Steve Lopez Freddy Kochachan
2015 Ayal Njanalla CI Bhushan Kumar
2016 Pavada Drunkard Storyteller
Kammatti Paadam Surendran
Kismath Mohanan
Mundrothuruth: Munroe Island Father
2017 Samarpanam Aravindan
Ayaal Sassi Mansoor
2018 Aami VM Nair
Kalyanam
Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil James
Parole Vijayan
Aabhaasam
Nonsense Sudhi
2019 Janaadhipan[18] Monichan
Oru Nakshathramulla Aakasham
Neermathalam Poothakaalam
Porinju Mariyam Jose Raphael
Thelivu Philip
Poozhikadakan Contractor
Valiyaperunnal George Zacharia
2020 Ayyappanum Koshiyum C.I. Satheesh
Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte Rajan
Idam Jayakrishnan Released on Neestream
2021 Biriyaani NIA Officer
Ajagajantharam Sony
Nayattu Police officer Posthumous release
Vishudha Rathrikal
Cold Case Police Officer
2022 Peace Alex
Padavettu Liju Krishna

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "From Freddy to Surendran: Anil P Nedumangad". Deccan Chronicle. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  2. ↑ "Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte movie review: On relationships, morality and sin". 21 February 2020.
  3. ↑ "Idam going places". Deccan Chronicle. 5 September 2019.
  4. ↑ കൊല്ലം, ശ്രീകാന്ത് (31 August 2016). "മമ്മൂട്ടിയുടെ സഹായത്തോടെ സിനിമയില്‍, കൈ പിടിച്ചു കയറ്റിയത് രാജീവ് രവി; അനില്‍ പറയുന്നു". malayalam.filmibeat.com.
  5. ↑ "Malayalam actor Anil Nedumangad passes away". Cinema Express. 25 December 2020.
  6. ↑ "Malayalam actor Anil Nedumangadu drowns in Malankara dam". www.outlookindia.com. PTI. 25 December 2020.
  7. ↑ "Actor Anil Nedumangad drowns in Malankara dam". english.mathrubhumi.com. Mathrubhumi. 25 December 2020. Archived from the original on 25 December 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  8. ↑ "Kerala: Actor Anil Nedumangad drowns in Malankara dam reservoir". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Times of India. 25 December 2020.
  9. ↑ "Breaking: Mollywood actor Anil Nedumangadu dies after drowning in Malankara dam". www.ibtimes.co.in. International Business Times. 25 December 2020.
  10. ↑ "അയ്യപ്പന്‍റെയും കോശിയുടെയും സിഐ; അനുഭവം പറഞ്ഞ് അനില്‍: അഭിമുഖം". Manoramanews. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  11. ↑ Desk, Movie (17 February 2020). "'ആ ഒരു ഉത്കണ്ഠയൊഴിച്ചാല്‍ ഏറെ ആസ്വദിച്ച് ചെയ്ത കഥാപാത്രം'; അയ്യപ്പന്‍ കോശി അനുഭവം പറഞ്ഞ് അനില്‍ നെടുമങ്ങാട് | Southlive Malayalam: Kerala News, Malayalam News, Breaking News, Movie News, Political News". Retrieved 13 March 2020. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  12. ↑ Actor Anil Nedumangad reportedly dies at the age of 48yrs
  13. ↑ "Mystery unfurled". The New Indian Express. 10 March 2017. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  14. ↑ "Anil Nedumangad: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  15. ↑ "Malayalam movie Biriyaani gets top honours at Bengaluru Film Festival". OnManorama. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  16. ↑ "നടൻ അനിൽ നെടുമങ്ങാട് മുങ്ങിമരിച്ചു; അപകടം കൂട്ടുകാർക്കൊപ്പം കുളിക്കുമ്പോൾ". Manorama Online. 26 December 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  17. ↑ Film actor Anil Nedumangad drowned in Malankara Dam. asianetnews.com (25 December 2020)
  18. ↑ "Janaadhipan Movie Review {2.0/5}: Critic Review of Janaadhipan by Times of India". The Times of India.

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