Jagannatha Varma

K. N. Jagannatha Varma (1 May 1939 – 20 December 2016) was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam film and television industry. He was also an accomplished Kathakali artist. His son Manu Varma is also a recognized artist and his son-in-law Viji Thampi is a well-known film director.[1] He acted in a number of Malayalam movies performing stereotypical roles of a senior police officer, judge or a priest. Some of his noted roles were in movies New Delhi (1987), Thanthram (1988), Lelam (1997) and Pathram (1999), all directed by Joshiy. Varma joined the Kerala Police Force in 1963, before getting active in movies. He retired from the Kerala Police as the Superintendent of Police.[2] Varma is an accomplished Kathakali artist, having mastered the art from Pallippuram Gopalan Nair Asan. He was also a percussionist, learned the art from Kalamandalam Raman Namboothiri after retiring from Government service. His younger brother K. N. Surendranatha Varma, a retired college professor, is also a Kathakali artist.

K. N. Jagannatha Varma
Born(1939-05-01)1 May 1939
Cherthala, Travancore, British India (present day Alappuzha, Kerala, India)
Died20 December 2016(2016-12-20) (aged 77)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation
Parent(s)
  • Kerala Varma Thampuran
  • Ambalika

Family

He was born as third among five children to Thekkedathu Kovilakam Kerala Varma Thampuran and Kattunkal Kovilakam Ambalika at Varanad, Cherthala, Kerala. He has four siblings: Raveendranathan, Malleenathan, Surendranathan and Prabhavathi. He had his primary education from Muriyanat School, Cherthala Boys high School, Sanadhana Dharma College, Alappuzha and graduated from M.G. College with Zoology, Botany as Main subject.[3] He was married to Santha Varma, who is from Anjerimadom, Thrissur. The couple have a son Manu Varma, who is an accomplished Television actor, and a daughter Priya. Famous Malayalam movie director Viji Thampi is his Son-in-law.[4]

He died on 20 December 2016 in a private hospital at Neyyattinkara near Thiruvananthapuram, aged 77. He was suffering from various diseases for a while. His last film was 'Dolls', released in 2013. His last TV serial was 'Mangalyapattu', which was being aired in Mazhavil Manorama channel at the time of his death. He was cremated with full state honours at his family crematorium in Cherthala.

Filmography
  1. The Lovers
  2. Pava (2016) as Bishop
  3. Kidney Biriyani (2015)
  4. Dolls (2013)
  5. Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala as Bishop
  6. Ashuravithu (2012)
  7. Happy Durbar (2011)
  8. Christian Brothers (2011) as Bishop
  9. Aakaasha Yathra (2010)
  10. Ringtone (2010)
  11. Rhythm (2010)
  12. Kausthubham (2010)
  13. Thanthonni (2010)
  14. Red Chillies (2009)
  15. Pathaam Adhyaayam (2009)
  16. College Kumaran (2008) as Judge
  17. Twenty:20 (2008) as Judge
  18. Novel (2008) as Vishwanatha Menon
  19. Inspector Garud (2007) as Police officer
  20. Detective (2007)
  21. Aayurrekha (2007) as Nambiar
  22. Bada Dosth (2006) as I.G.
  23. Lion (2006) as DGP
  24. Ashwaaroodan (2006) as Mankoyyikkal Vasukuruppu
  25. Highway Police (2006) as Chandrasekharan Mashu
  26. Deepangal Sakshi (2005) as M. K. Menon
  27. Udayam (2004)
  28. Mr. Brahmachari (2003)
  29. Soudaamini (2003)
  30. Nandanam (2002)
  31. Pakalppooram (2002)
  32. The Gift of God (2002)
  33. Njan Rajavu (2002)
  34. Praja (2001) as Mannel Mamachan
  35. Swargavaathil (2001)
  36. Naaranathu Thamburan (2001)
  37. Sraavu (2001)
  38. Laya Thaalangal (2001)
  39. Jeevan Masai (2001)
  40. The Warrant (2000) as IG
  41. Narashimham (2000)
  42. Unnimaaya (2000)
  43. Mark Antony (2000) as Bishop
  44. Crime File (1999) as Bishop Punnassery
  45. Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999) as Priest
  46. Panchapandavar (1999) as Thirumeni
  47. Pathram (1999) as Pattathil Outhakkutty
  48. Udayapuram Sulthan (1999) as Thirumangalathu Nampoothiri
  49. Vazhunnor (1999) as Kuriakose
  50. Mailpeelikkavu (1998)
  51. Poothiruvathira Raavil (1998)
  52. Aaram Thamburan (1997) as Cheriya achan
  53. Snehadooth(1997)
  54. Lelam (1997) as Bishop
  55. Poomarathanalil (1997)
  56. Kathapurushan (1996) as Kunjunni's Father
  57. The Prince (1996/II) as Guru Murthy Shasthri
  58. Kaliveedu (1996) as Menon
  59. Moonilonnu (1996) as Nambyar
  60. Rajaputhran (1996) as Chief Minister
  61. Sallapam (1996) as Prabhakara Varma
  62. 19 April (1996)
  63. Kireedamillaatha Raajakkanmaar(1996) as Caltran Nicholas
  64. Raajaputhran (1996)
  65. Boxer(1995) as Madhavan Nair
  66. Chief Minister K R Gouthami (1994)
  67. Kambolam (1994) as Narayana Iyyer
  68. Moonnilonnu (1994)
  69. Parinayam (1994) as Palakkunnam
  70. Bhaarya (1994)
  71. Aagneyam (1993)
  72. Devasuram (1993) as Adiyodi
  73. Janam (1993) as Fernandez
  74. Journalist (1993) as Kaimal
  75. City Police (1993) as C.M. Vasudeva Panikar
  76. Vietnam Colony (1993) as Company MD
  77. Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari (1992) as Thampuran
  78. Sargam (1992) as Maash
  79. Kizhakkan Pathrose (1992)
  80. Kunukkitta Kozhi (1992)
  81. Radhachakram (1992)
  82. Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam(1992)
  83. Mahaanagaram (1992)
  84. Kingini (1992)
  85. Sooryachakram (1992)
  86. Thalastaanam (1992) as College Principal
  87. Yoddha (1992) as Raghava Menon
  88. Neelagiri (1991) as Varma
  89. Advaitham (1991) as Sreedharan
  90. Bhoomika (1991) as Superindentent of Police
  91. Chanchattam (1991) as Company M. D.
  92. Gaanamela (1991)
  93. Aanavaal Mothiram (1991)
  94. Nattuvishesham(1991) as Madhava Menon
  95. Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam (1991) as Achutha Menon
  96. Souhrudam (1991)
  97. Chakravarthy (1991) as Augustine Joseph
  98. Venal Kinavukal (1991) as Krishna Kurup
  99. Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu (1990) as I. G.
  100. Kuttettan (1990) as Narayanan
  101. Samrajyam (1990) as K. M. Shah
  102. Mathilukal (1990)
  103. Midhya (1990) as Krishna Kurup
  104. Kottayam Kunjachan (1990) as B. Ramanatha Reddiar
  105. ??? (1990) as Kurisinkal Kariyachan
  106. Naale Ennundenkil (1990)
  107. Maanmizhiyaal (1990)
  108. No:20 Madras mail (1990)
  109. Aanaval Mothiram (1990) as Karthikeyan
  110. Arhatha (1990) as C. K. Ramakrishnan
  111. Ee Kannikoodi (1990) as Police Officer
  112. Kattukuthira (1990)
  113. Varthamankalam(1990) as Arundathi's Father
  114. Randam Varavu (1990) as Judge
  115. Veena Meettiya Vilangukal (1990)
  116. Nammude Naadu (1990)
  117. Mrigaya (1989)
  118. Anagha (1989) as Raghavan Nair
  119. Nair Saab (1989)
  120. Kodungallur Bagavathi (1989)
  121. Kaalalpada (1989)
  122. Annakutty Kodambakkam Vilikkunnu(1989) as C V Chandran
  123. Antharjanam (1989)...Thirumeni
  124. Jeevitham Oru Raagam (1989)
  125. Jagratha (1989) as aka "CBI Diary Part II" - India (English title)
  126. Ardham (1989) as Warrier
  127. Aksharathettu (1989)
  128. Adharvam (1989) as Moothedan
  129. Naaduvazhikal (1989) as Dy.S.P. Pavithran
  130. Mukthi (1988) as Viswanathan Nair
  131. Thanthram (1988) as Kurien Joseph
  132. Nineteen Twenty One (1988)
  133. Marikkunnilla njaan (1988)
  134. 1921 (1988)
  135. Ormayil Ennum (1988)
  136. Aalilakkuruvikal (1988)
  137. Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988) as S. P
  138. Dhinarathrangal (1988) as Madhava Menon's Brother-in-law
  139. Aaranyakam (1988) as Madhavan Nair
  140. New Delhi (1987) as C. R. Panikkar
  141. Adimakal Udamakal (1987) as R. K. Shenoy
  142. Achuvettante Veedu (1987) as Varma
  143. Manja Manthrangal (1987)
  144. Vrutham (1987) as Subrahmanya Iyer
  145. Naalkkavala (1987)
  146. Aalippazhangal (1987)
  147. Athinumappuram (1987)
  148. Ajantha (1987)
  149. Theekattu (1987) as Radha's father
  150. Varshangal Poyathariyathe (1987)
  151. Kaiyethum Doorathu (1987) as Chandra Shekhara Kuruppu
  152. Aavanazhi (1986) as Kumar
  153. Nandi Veendum Varika (1986)
  154. Sughamo Devi (1986) as Devi's Father
  155. Nimishangal (1986) as Rajapadmanabhan Thampi
  156. Koodanayum Kattu (1986)
  157. Shobaraj (1986)
  158. Yuvajanotsavam (1986) as SP Dharmapalan
  159. Nakhakshathangal (1986)
  160. Musafir (Hindi, 1986) as Jabbar Patel
  161. Karimpinpoovinakkare (1985) as Advocate
  162. Ayanam (1985) as Alice's Father
  163. Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam (1985) as Police Officer
  164. Anu Bandham (1985) as Bhaskaran's Father
  165. Vasantha Sena (1985)
  166. Idanilangal (1985)
  167. Oru Naal Innorunaal (1985)
  168. Avidatheppole Ivideyum (1985)
  169. Rangam (1985)
  170. Shree Krishnaparanthu (1984) as Pappu
  171. Thirakal (1984)
  172. Swarna Gopuram(1984) as Mercy's father
  173. Ethirppukal (1984)
  174. Pavam Krooran(1984)
  175. Unaroo (1984)
  176. Kurishuyudham (1984) as D.I.G
  177. Krishna Guruvayoorappa(1984) as Kunju Nair
  178. Oru Sumangaliyude Kadha (1984) as Doctor
  179. Pallankuzhi (1983) as Karthavu
  180. Marakkillorikkalum (1983) as Kesavan Nampoothiri
  181. Mortuary (1983/II) as College Principal
  182. Rugma (1983) as Narayana Menon
  183. Kelkatha Shabdam (1982) as Babu's Father
  184. Sara Varsham (1982) as Ramakrishnan Nair
  185. Kakka (1982)
  186. Thuranna Jail (1982) as Venukuttan
  187. Amritha Geetham (1982)
  188. Raktham (1981) as George
  189. Arayannam (1981) as Sekharan
  190. Swarangal Swapnagal (1981) as Dr Mohan
  191. Swarna Pakshikal (1981)
  192. Asthamikkatha Pakalukal (1981) as Psychiatrist
  193. Chaakara (1980) as Police Officer
  194. Prakrithi Manohari (1980) as Achuthan Pilla
  195. Anthappuram (1980)
  196. Kannukal (1979) as Menon
  197. Nakshathrangale Sakshi (1979)
  198. Aalmarattam (1978)
  199. Mattoly (1978)

Television
Aired on Program Channel Notes
1996Kairali Vilasam LodgeDoordarshan
2000Jwalayayi
Manasi
2003KudumbiniAsianet
2004Sthree oru Santhvanam
2005Kadamattathu Kathanar
2007Swami ayyappan
2008Hello Kuttichathan
2010Ponnum poovumAmrita TV
2011DevimahathmyamAsianet
2014SooryakaladyAmrita tv
2015-2016AathiraSun TVTamil serial
2016-2017Mangalyapattu Mazhavil manoramalast serial

References
  1. "Actor dons a different role". The Hindu. 25 November 2005. Retrieved 21 November 2009.
  2. "Mangalam-varika-4-Nov-2013". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  3. "On Record with T.N. Gopakumar". asianetnews. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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