Nedumudi Venu
Kesavan Venugopal (born 22 May 1948), known popularly by his stage name Nedumudi Venu, is an Indian film actor from Kerala, who predominantly works in the Malayalam Cinema.[1] Considered as one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema ,[2][3] he has acted in more than 500 films, primarily in Malayalam and also in Tamil. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film. He has won two National Film Awards and six Kerala State Film Awards for his various performances.[4][5][6][7]
Nedumudi Venu | |
|---|---|
 Nedumudi Venu | |
| Born | Keshavan Venugopal 22 May 1948 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse(s) | T. R. Susheela |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | P. K. Kesavan Nair P. Kunjikkuttiyamma |
Early life
Venu was born as Venugopal to P. K. Kesavan Nair, a school master and P. Kunjikkuttiyamma in Nedumudi as the youngest of their five children.[8] He has four elder brothers.[9] He had his primary education from NSS Higher Secondary School, Nedumudi, and St. Mary's Higher Secondary School, Champakulam.[10] He was involved in art and music since his academic period. After graduating from S. D. College, Alappuzha, he worked as a journalist in Kalakaumudi and as a teacher in a tutorial institute. Venu was living in Thiruvananthapuram when he made friends with the likes of Aravindan, Padmarajan and Bharath Gopi. This ultimately paved the way for his film career. He is a talented Mridangam player.
Family
He is married to T. R. Susheela. The couple has two sons, Unni and Kannan.[11]
Career
Venu started his career in theater and went on to act in films. He was a member of Kavalam Narayana Panicker's dramas. He debuted in the film Thambu (1978), by director G Aravindan. His acting skills were showcased in the Bharathan film Aaravam. Padmarajan's Oridathoru Phayalwan and Kallan Pavithran set a milestone for him. It marked his start in Karanavar (head of the family) roles, which included most of his memorable performances.
Venu also wrote scripts for movies. He wrote the stories for the films Kattathe Kilikkoodu, Theertham, Sruthi, Ambada Njaane!, Oru Katha Oru Nunnakkatha, Savidham and Angane Oru Avadhikkalathu. He also tried his hand in direction with Pooram. He has also acted in a few Tamil films with director Shankar, such as Kamal Hasan's Indian and Vikram's Anniyan.
Venu has also acted in some television serials. He acted in NFDC film Parinamam (The Change), directed by P Venu that won the best screenplay award at the Ashdod International Film Festival held in Israel. He won the Best Actor award for his role in Saira at the Zimbabwe International Film Festival which concluded in September 2007; Saira was the only film from India to be included in the festival. The committee mentioned that he acted compellingly and convincingly in his portrayal of a man caught between secularism and fundamentalism.
Awards
- 1990 – Best Supporting Actor – His Highness Abdullah
- 2003 – Special Jury Award – Margam
- 2006 – National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Narration / Voice Over – Minukku
- 1980 – Second Best Actor – Chamaram
- 1981 – Best Actor – Vidaparayum Munpe
- 1987 – Best Actor – Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam
- 1990 – Special Jury Award – Bharatham, Santhwanam
- 1994 – Second Best Actor – Thenmavin Kombath
- 2003 – Best Actor – Margam
Kerala State Television Awards
- 2001 - Best Actor : Avasthatarangal
- 2005 – Best Supporting Actor Award – Thanmatra
- 2007 – Best Script Writer Award – Thaniye
- 2011 – Best Supporting Actor – Best Actor, Elsamma Enna Aankutty
- 2013 – Best Character Actor – North 24 Kaatham
- 2015 – Best Villain – Oru Second Class Yathra, Rudra Simhasanam
- 2017 - Asianet Film Award for Lifetime Achievement
- 1981 – Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam – Vida Parayum Munpe
- 1987 – Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam -Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam[12][13]
- 1997 – Lifetime Achievement Award[14]
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards[15]
- 2007 – Second Best Actor – Thaniye
- 2007 – Lifetime Achievement Award/Prathibha Puraskaram
Other Awards
- 2003 – Best Actor Award won in Television Gallup Poll conducted by University of Kerala union for Ragardram (Doordarshan)[16]
- 2006 – Sathyan Award[17]
- 2006 – Kalavedi International Prathibha Award was presented at Tagore Theatre, Trivandrum in 2006.
- 2007 – Bahadoor Award[18]
- 2008 – Kala Ratnam Award of KALA Abu Dhabi
- 2011 – Serve India Media Award
- 2015 – Vanitha Film Award for Best Villain for Oru Second Class Yathra and Rudra Simhasanam
Film festivals
- 2003 – Arimpara at the Cannes Film Festival & other film festivals
- 2005 – Margam at the Havana International Film Festival
- 2007 – Saira – Best Actor award at the Zimbabwe International Film Festival[19]
Filmography
Malayalam
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Oru Sundariyude Kadha | College students hostel in dance team | |
| 1978 | Thampu | ||
| 1978 | Aaravam | Maruthu | |
| 1979 | Thakara | Chellappanasari | |
| 1980 | Cheriyachante Kroorakrithyangal | Father | |
| 1980 | Sooryante Maranum | ||
| 1980 | Aarohanam | Dialogues | |
| 1980 | Manjil Virinja Pookkal | Seythalavi | |
| 1980 | Chamaram | Father | |
| 1982 | Chamayam | Unni | |
| 1980 | Venal | ||
| 1981 | Tharattu | Venu | |
| 1981 | Prema Geethangal | Johnson | |
| 1981 | Oridathoru Phayalvaan | Mesthiri | |
| 1981 | Ilaneer | Babu | |
| 1981 | Thenum Vayambum | Ravi | |
| 1981 | Kallan Pavithran | Pavithran | |
| 1981 | Chaatta | Bhairavan | |
| 1981 | Parankimala | ||
| 1981 | Swarnappakshikal | Ravi | |
| 1981 | Vida Parayum Munpe | Xavier | |
| 1981 | Kolangal | Paramu | |
| 1981 | Dhanya | ||
| 1981 | Swapnaraagam | Unreleased | |
| 1981 | Yakshikkaavu | Unreleased | |
| 1982 | Chillu | Jose George | |
| 1982 | Football | Sam | |
| 1982 | Ente Mohangal Poovaninju | Damu | |
| 1982 | Kaaliya Mardhanam | Sreeni | |
| 1982 | Ponnum Poovum | Dasan | |
| 1982 | Enikkum Oru Divasam | Vasu | |
| 1982 | Gaanam | Ganapathy | |
| 1982 | Komaram | ||
| 1982 | Yavanika | Balagopalan | |
| 1982 | Kelkatha Shabdam | Devan | |
| 1982 | Amrutha Geetham | Mohan | |
| 1982 | Marmaram | Narayana Iyer | |
| 1981 | Palangal | Ramankutty | |
| 1982 | Alolam | Thampuran | |
| 1982 | Snehapoorvam Meera | Krishnankutty | |
| 1982 | Njan Onnu Parayatte | Charlie | |
| 1982 | Ilakkangal | Unni | |
| 1982 | Vaarikuzhi | Unni | |
| 1982 | Kattile Pattu | Chinnan | |
| 1982 | Ormakkayi | Balu | |
| 1982 | Kanmanikkorumma | ||
| 1983 | Aaroodam | ||
| 1983 | Kingini Kombu | ||
| 1983 | Kinnaram | Unni | |
| 1983 | Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla | As Himself | |
| 1983 | Asthram | Krishnanunni | |
| 1983 | Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback | ||
| 1983 | Rachana | K Achuthanunni | |
| 1983 | Oru Swakaryam | ||
| 1983 | Parasparam | Jagadish | |
| 1983 | Aashrayam | ||
| 1983 | Onnu Chirikku | Dr George | |
| 1983 | Veena Poovu | Vasudevan | |
| 1983 | Eettillam | Vijayan | |
| 1983 | Vaashi | ||
| 1982 | Enikku Vishakunnu | Chacko | |
| 1983 | Aadhipathyam | Anthony | |
| 1983 | Naseema | Ravi | |
| 1983 | Saagaram Santham | Raghavan | |
| 1983 | Mandanmmar Londanil | Vaasu | |
| 1984 | Uyarangalil | Johnny | |
| 1984 | Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove | Potty | |
| 1984 | Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha | Aravindan | |
| 1984 | Appunni | Appunni | |
| 1984 | Mangalam Nerunnu | Menon | |
| 1984 | Oru Kochu Swapnam | Venu | |
| 1984 | Parannu Parannu Parannu | Vakkachan | |
| 1984 | Odaruthammava Aalariyam | Major Nair | |
| 1984 | Poochakkoru Mookkuthi | Ravunni Menon | |
| 1984 | Aarorumariyathe | Govindankutty | |
| 1984 | Ente Upasana | Lathika's uncle | |
| 1984 | Veruthe Oru Pinakkam | Ravi | |
| 1984 | Aayiram Abhilashangal | ||
| 1984 | Panchavadi Palam | Sikhandi Pillai | |
| 1984 | Manasariyathe | Venu | |
| 1984 | Sandyakkenthinu Sindhooram | Venu | |
| 1984 | Akkare | Johnny | |
| 1984 | Kaliyil Alpam Karyam | Drunk Neighbour | |
| 1984 | Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu | Father | |
| 1985 | Kathodu Kathoram | Father | |
| 1985 | Oru Naal Innoru Naal | Vasu | |
| 1985 | Principal Olivil | MA Babu MA | |
| 1985 | Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar | Master | |
| 1985 | Oru Kudakeezhil | ||
| 1985 | Mutharamkunnu P.O. | Kuttan Pillai | |
| 1985 | Ee Thanalil Ithiri Nerum | ||
| 1985 | Akkare Ninnoru Maran | Sree Thankappan Nair (Ammavan) | |
| 1985 | Puli Varunne Puli | Ramadas | |
| 1985 | Guruji Oru Vakku | Charly | |
| 1985 | Ambada Njaane! | Muthachan | |
| 1985 | Iniyum Katha Thudarum | Moidu | |
| 1985 | Punnaram Cholli Cholli | Shivaraman | |
| 1985 | Onathumbikkoru Oonjaal | ||
| 1985 | Irakal | Andrews | |
| 1985 | Oru Sandesam Koodi | ||
| 1985 | Oduvil Kittiya Vartha | ||
| 1985 | Azhiyatha Bandhangal | Unnikrishnan | |
| 1985 | Paara | ||
| 1985 | Thozhil Allengil Jail | ||
| 1985 | Kaiyum Thlayum Purathidaruthe | Panchayath Secretary | |
| 1985 | Oru Kochu Kaaryam | Unreleased | |
| 1986 | Adiverukal | ||
| 1986 | Sukhamo Devi | Dr Venugopal | |
| 1986 | Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi | Sasidharan | |
| 1986 | Moonnu Masangalku Mumbu | ||
| 1986 | Ashtabandham | Kunjunni | |
| 1986 | Atham Chithira Chothi | Mukundan | |
| 1986 | Kaveri | Kunjunni | |
| 1986 | Pranamam | Usha's father | |
| 1986 | Panchagni | Shivaraman | |
| 1986 | Rareeram | Venugopal | |
| 1986 | Mizhineerppoovukal | ||
| 1986 | Oru Katha Oru Nunakkatha | Appu Nair | |
| 1986 | Meenamasathile Sooryan | Pokkayi | |
| 1986 | Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam | Kunjan Nair | |
| 1986 | Chilambu | Sahadevan | |
| 1986 | Chekkeranoru Chilla | ||
| 1986 | Oru Yugasandhya | Gopalan | |
| 1986 | Akalangalil | Sethu | |
| 1986 | Pappan Priyappetta Pappan | SI Kochappu | |
| 1986 | Chidambaram | Himself | |
| 1986 | Dheem Tharikida Thom | Keerikkad Chellappan Nair | |
| 1986 | Katturumbinum Kathu Kuthu | Shekharan | |
| 1986 | Sunil Vayassu 20 | Military Fernandez | |
| 1986 | Thalavattam | Dr Unni Krishnan | |
| 1986 | Ponnum Kudathinum Pottu | Dasan | |
| 1986 | Love Story | Kumaran Nair, Radhakrishnan (double role) | |
| 1986 | Ennennum Kannettante | Tharavadu Karanavar | |
| 1986 | Ambili Ammavan | ||
| 1986 | Arappatta Kettiya Gramathil | Gopi | |
| 1986 | Oru Maymasa Pulariyil | ||
| 1986 | Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare | Dr K K Menon | |
| 1987 | Swathi Thirunal | Iraiyamman Tampi | |
| 1987 | Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam | Ravunni Nair | |
| 1987 | Naradhan Keralathil | Naradhan | |
| 1987 | Kanikanum Neram | Sethu | |
| 1987 | Manja Manthrangal | Professor Varma | |
| 1987 | Neela Kurinji Poothappol | Sivaramakrishnan Nair | |
| 1987 | Sruthi | Thampuran | |
| 1987 | Theertham | Vishnu Namboothiri | |
| 1987 | Thoranam | Gopi | |
| 1987 | Achuvettante Veedu | Achuthankutty Nair | |
| 1987 | Rithubhedam | Krishnanunni | |
| 1987 | Kaiyethum Dhoorathu | Prabhakaran | |
| 1987 | Oridathu | Sundaresan | |
| 1987 | Kilippattu | ||
| 1987 | Ezhuthapurangal | Balakrishna Menon | |
| 1987 | Janangalude Shradhakku | Vasu Pillai | |
| 1987 | Varshangal Poyathariyathe | ||
| 1987 | Sarvakalashala | Siddhan Aashan | |
| 1987 | Kathakku Pinnil | Sukumara Pillai | |
| 1987 | Cheppu | Prof Varkey | |
| 1987 | Archana Pookal | ||
| 1988 | Marikkunnilla Njan | ||
| 1987 | Daisy | ||
| 1988 | Orkkapurathu | Nicholas | |
| 1988 | Aranyakam | Saleema's grandfather | |
| 1988 | Adholokam | Peter | |
| 1987 | Paadha Mudra | ||
| 1988 | Vicharana | Ramettan | |
| 1987 | Ayitham | Rangan | |
| 1988 | Onninu Purake Mattonnu | Father | |
| 1988 | Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas | Ittichan | |
| 1988 | Vaishali | Rajaguru | |
| 1988 | Sanghunadam | DYSP Mohandas | |
| 1988 | Dhwani | Shekharan | |
| 1988 | Isabella | Tourist Guide | |
| 1988 | Witness | Himself | |
| 1988 | Chithram | Kaimal | |
| 1988 | Ore Thooval Pakshikal | ||
| 1988 | Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu | Kumaran Nair | |
| 1988 | Vellanakalude Naadu | Minister | Cameo appearance |
| 1988 | Mrithunjayam | Jayachandra Gounder | |
| 1989 | Swagatham | Devan Nair | |
| 1989 | Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam | Dr Kuriakose | |
| 1989 | Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam | Kunjoottan's father | |
| 1989 | Najangalude Kochu Doctor | Kunjoottan's father | |
| 1989 | Alicinte Anveshanam | ||
| 1989 | Devadas | ||
| 1989 | Pooram | Chellappan Pillai | Debut as a Writer & Director |
| 1989 | Dasharatham | Scariah | |
| 1989 | Vadakkunokkiyantram | Doctor | |
| 1989 | Rugmini | ||
| 1989 | Chakkikotha Chankaran | Prabhakaran Thampi | |
| 1989 | Eenam Maranna Kaattu | Unreleased | |
| 1989 | Pandu Pandoru Desathu | Unreleased | |
| 1989 | Vachanam | Lawyer | |
| 1989 | Vandanam | Kurian Fernandez | |
| 1989 | Varnatheru | Alex | |
| 1989 | Anagha | Sugathan | |
| 1990 | Malootty | Raghavan | |
| 1990 | Dr Pasupathy | Perumpilavu Unnikannan Nair | |
| 1990 | Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu | Warrier | |
| 1990 | Appu | Chandikunju Asan | |
| 1990 | Akkare Akkare Akkare | Sivadasa Menon | |
| 1990 | Vidhyarambham | Madhavan Ezhuthachan | |
| 1990 | His Highness Abdullah | Udaya Varma | |
| 1990 | Kshanakkathu | Tuition Teacher | |
| 1990 | Ammayude Swantham Kunju Mary | ||
| 1990 | Bhoomika | Rama Warrier | |
| 1990 | Lal Salam | Father Felix | |
| 1991 | Kadavu | The Anchorite | |
| 1991 | Nettippattam | Kumaran | |
| 1991 | Sandhwanam | ||
| 1991 | Oru Tharam Randu Tharam Moonu Tharam | Govinda Kurup | |
| 1991 | Vishnulokam | Govinda Kurup | |
| 1991 | Perumthachan | Unni Thampuran | |
| 1991 | Bharatham | Kalloor Ramanathan / Raman | |
| 1991 | Keli | 'Romance' Kumaran | |
| 1991 | Uncle Bun | Jameskutty Chacko / Kuttichan | |
| 1991 | Aavanikunnile Kinnaripookkal | Balan Menon | |
| 1991 | Dhanam | Rajappan | |
| 1991 | Venal Kinavukal | Ventaka Roa | |
| 1991 | Kizhakkunarum Pakshi | Varma | |
| 1991 | Mukha Chithram | Fr Felix | |
| 1992 | Apaaratha | KP Menon | |
| 1992 | Soorya Gayathri | Manisankar Iyer | |
| 1993 | Vietnam Colony | Moosa Settu | |
| 1993 | Rajashilpi | Madhavan | |
| 1993 | Ponnaramthottathe Raajaavu | ||
| 1992 | Kingini | ||
| 1992 | Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari | Balan Nambyar | |
| 1992 | Sargam | Haridas' father | |
| 1992 | Kamaladalam | Velayudhan | |
| 1992 | Savidham | ||
| 1992 | Champakulam Thachan | ||
| 1992 | Sadayam | Father Dominic | |
| 1992 | Poochakkaru Mani Kettum | Ambujakshan Nair (Ambotty) | |
| 1992 | Kunjikuruvi | ||
| 1992 | Aham | ||
| 1992 | Kalippattam | Freddy Uncle | |
| 1992 | Aalavattam | Kesavankutty | |
| 1992 | Snehasagaram | ||
| 1993 | Bhoomi Geetham | Balan mashu | |
| 1993 | Manichitrathazhu | Thampy | |
| 1993 | Maya Mayooram | Narendran (Appu) and Krishnan Unni (Unni) | |
| 1993 | Ponnu Chami | ||
| 1993 | Akashadoothu | Fr Vattappara | |
| 1993 | Golanthara Vartha | Hassan | |
| 1993 | Padheyam | Kunjikannan Nair | |
| 1993 | Samooham | Balan Poduval | |
| 1993 | Oru Kadankatha Pole | Story by | |
| 1993 | Aagneyam | Mathew Stephan | |
| 1993 | Devasuram | Appu master | |
| 1993 | Ezhuthachan | Unreleased | |
| 1994 | Rajadhani | ||
| 1994 | Shudhamaddalam | ||
| 1994 | Thenmavin Kombath | Sreekrishnan Thampuran | |
| 1994 | Chanakya Soothrangal | P N Venugopala Varma | |
| 1993 | Parinayam | Aphan Namboothiri | |
| 1993 | Nandini Oppol | ||
| 1994 | Pavithram | Warrier | |
| 1993 | Kabooliwala | ||
| 1993 | Agrajan | ||
| 1993 | Samagamam | Fr Puthenthara | |
| 1993 | Mithunam | Cherkkonam Swamy | |
| 1993 | Ghazal | ||
| 1995 | Ormakalundayirikkanam | Nambiar | |
| 1995 | Alancheri Thamprakkal | Chathukutti Bhagavathar | |
| 1995 | Nirnayam | Fr Thayyil | |
| 1995 | Thacholi Varghese Chekavar | Father | |
| 1995 | Sreeragam | Periya Shasthri | |
| 1995 | Spadikam | Ravunni Master | |
| 1995 | Manikya Chempazhukka | ||
| 1995 | Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum | ||
| 1996 | Devaraagam | ||
| 1996 | Kaalapani | Sreekandan Nair | |
| 1996 | Sammohanam | Ummini | |
| 1996 | Udhyanapalakan | Gopalettan | |
| 1996 | Kazhakam | ||
| 1996 | Rajaputhran | MK Nair | |
| 1995 | Swarnachamaram | Unreleased | |
| 1997 | Poonilamazha | ||
| 1997 | Manthra Mothiram | Warrior | |
| 1997 | Oru Yathramozhi | Appu | |
| 1997 | Ishtadanam | Dhanapalan | |
| 1997 | Guru | Teacher | |
| 1997 | Chandralekha (1997 film) | Udhaya Varma | |
| 1997 | Mangamma | Nair | |
| 1997 | Karunyam | Sukumaran | |
| 1997 | Itha Oru Snehagatha | Nedumudi Venu | |
| 1997 | Churam | Balagopalan | |
| 1997 | Snehasindooram | Sankaran | |
| 1997 | Janmadinam | ||
| 1997 | Superman | Raman Nair | |
| 1997 | Manasam | Menon | |
| 1998 | Manjukalavum Kazhinju | ||
| 1998 | Thirakalkkappuram | ||
| 1998 | Daya (film) | The Sultan | |
| 1998 | Oru Maravathoor Kanavu | ||
| 1998 | Thattakam | ||
| 1998 | Sidhartha (1998 film) | Karunakara Menon | |
| 1998 | Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu | Dr Subhash | |
| 1998 | Sundarakilladi | Rajamanikkam | |
| 1998 | Rakthasakshikal Sindabad | Annan | |
| 1998 | Harikrishnans | Thampuran | |
| 1998 | Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala | The Headmaster | |
| 1999 | Thachiledathu Chundan | Vasukutty | |
| 1999 | Pallavur Devanarayanan | Aasan | |
| 1999 | English Medium | Sankunni Nair | |
| 1999 | Angene Oru Avadhikkalathu | Delhi Pappachan | |
| 1999 | Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal | Aravindan | |
| 1999 | Devadasi | ||
| 1999 | Pranaya Nilavu | Madhavan Nair | |
| 1999 | Stalin Sivadas | CG | |
| 1999 | Megham | Meenakshi's father | |
| 2000 | Life Is Beautiful | Principal | |
| 2000 | Aanamuttathe Aangalamar | Sivasankara Menon | |
| 2000 | Cover Story (2000 film) | Chandrashekara Menon | |
| 2000 | Susanna | ||
| 2000 | Madhuranombarakattu | Bhagavathar | |
| 2000 | Mister Butler | Radhika's father | |
| 2000 | Puraskaram | ||
| 2000 | Madhumaasam | ||
| 2000 | Thamburaan | ||
| 2001 | Nalacharitham Naalam Divasam | Paapputty | |
| 2001 | Ishtam | Krishnankutty Menon | |
| 2001 | Randam Bhavam | Kuruppu | |
| 2001 | Saivar Thirumeni | Devan's grandfather | |
| 2001 | Ladies & Gentlemen | Fernandez | |
| 2001 | Dubai | Swaminathan | |
| 2001 | Kakkakuyil | Thampuran | |
| 2001 | Uthaman | Kochantony | |
| 2001 | Jeevan Masai | ||
| 2001 | Saari (2001) | ||
| 2002 | Phantom | Gandhi Pillai | |
| 2001 | Mazhathullikkilukkam | Father Palaykkal | |
| 2002 | Kanmashi | ||
| 2002 | Kunjikoonan | Prasad's father | |
| 2002 | Thandavam | Swaminathan | |
| 2002 | Yathrakarude Sradhakku | Viswanathan | |
| 2002 | Chathurangam | Mathew Varghese | |
| 2003 | Manassinakkare | Kuriakose | |
| 2003 | Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum | ||
| 2003 | Mr Brahmachari | Ananthan Thampi's father | |
| 2003 | Thilakkam | Padmanabhan master | |
| 2003 | Balettan | Balachandran's Father | |
| 2003 | Arimpara | Krishnan Unni | |
| 2003 | Margam | Venukumara Menon | |
| 2003 | Maayaamohithachandran | Unreleased | |
| 2003 | Zameendaar | ||
| 2003 | Parinamam | ||
| 2004 | Vismayathumbathu | Dr Sunny Joseph | |
| 2004 | Mampazhakkalam | Raghavan Mash | |
| 2004 | Nizhalkuthu | Jailer | |
| 2004 | Yanam | Fr Thomas | |
| 2004 | Vettam | Retd D.I.G Tom Uncle | |
| 2004 | Jalolsavam | Aalakkal Govindanashan | |
| 2004 | Amrutham | Jayaram's father | |
| 2005 | Ee Snehatheerathu | Sashtri | |
| 2005 | Mayookham | Unni's Father | |
| 2005 | Ponmudipuzhayorathu | Muthappan | |
| 2005 | Anandabhadram | ||
| 2005 | Thanmathra | Ramesan's father | |
| 2005 | December | ||
| 2005 | Finger Print | Rama Varma Thampuran | |
| 2005 | Cholliyattam | Unreleased | |
| 2006 | Parayam | Kannan Perumadiyoor | |
| 2006 | Rashtram | Chief Minister Janardhanan Kurup | |
| 2006 | Prajapathi | Kunjambu Nair | |
| 2006 | Saira | ||
| 2006 | Pothan Vava | Meppattor Vishnu Narayanan Nampoothiri | |
| 2006 | Palunku | Teacher | |
| 2006 | Kaiyoppu | CP Vasudevan | |
| 2006 | Nottam | ||
| 2007 | Changathipoocha | Sreedharan Nair | |
| 2007 | Vinodayathra | John Matthew | |
| 2007 | Arabikkatha | "Society" Gopalan | |
| 2007 | Nivedyam | ||
| 2007 | Thaniye | ||
| 2007 | Indrajith | Madhavan | |
| 2007 | Ayur Rekha | ||
| 2007 | Kaakki | ||
| 2007 | Black Cat | Ramesh Sharma IPS | |
| 2008 | Novel | ||
| 2008 | Mizhikal Sakshi | Lebba Sahib | |
| 2008 | De Ingottu Nokkiye | ||
| 2008 | Anthiponvettam | ||
| 2008 | Chandranilekkoru Vazhi | ||
| 2008 | Thavalam | Panicker | |
| 2008 | Oru Pennum Randaanum | Police Constable | |
| 2008 | College Kumaran | Manager Shivaraman Nair | |
| 2008 | Banaras | ||
| 2009 | Love in Singapore | Pereira | |
| 2009 | Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded | Chief Minister of Kerala | |
| 2009 | Bhagyadevatha | Sadanadan Pillai | |
| 2009 | Passenger | Driver Nair | |
| 2009 | Ivar Vivahitharayal | Freddy Uncle | |
| 2009 | Puthiya Mukham | Kichan's father | |
| 2009 | Keralotsavam 2009 | Padmanabhan Embranthiri | |
| 2009 | Swantham Lekhakan | Palazhi Sivasankarappilla | |
| 2009 | Gulumaal - The Escape | Prabhakara Varma | |
| 2009 | Boomi Malayalam | ||
| 2009 | Mithram | ||
| 2010 | Pathinonnil Vyazham | Kizhakkedan | |
| 2010 | Kadaksham | ||
| 2010 | Punyam Aham | Kaarackal Easwaran Namboodiri | |
| 2010 | Pokkiri Raja | Madhavan Nair | |
| 2010 | Oru Naal Varum | Havildar Vasudevan | |
| 2010 | Alexander the Great | Dr Korah | |
| 2010 | Malarvaadi Arts Club | Kumaran | |
| 2010 | Penpattanam | Unnithan Muthalali | |
| 2010 | Sakudumbam Shyamala | Shekaran IAS | |
| 2010 | Raama Raavanan | Annadurai | |
| 2010 | Elsamma Enna Aankutty | Kunnel Pappan | |
| 2010 | Best Actor | Denver Aashan | |
| 2010 | Living Together | Vasudevan Kartha | |
| 2010 | In Ghost House Inn | Father Dominic | |
| 2011 | Arjunan Saakshi | ||
| 2011 | Mohabbath | ||
| 2011 | August 15 | VG Sadasivan | |
| 2011 | Manikyakkallu | Headmaster | |
| 2011 | Violin | Doctor | |
| 2011 | Orma Mathram | ||
| 2011 | Teja Bhai & Family | ||
| 2011 | Adaminte Makan Abu | Govindan Master | |
| 2011 | Oru Marubhoomikkadha | Thomas Varghese | |
| 2011 | Kanakompathu | Thomas Varghese | |
| 2012 | Vaadhyar | ||
| 2012 | Collector | ||
| 2012 | Unnam | Murugan | |
| 2012 | Friday | Purushothaman | |
| 2012 | Njanum Ente Familiyum | ||
| 2012 | Akasathinte Niram | The Old Man | |
| 2012 | Thiruvambadi Thamban | Kunjoonju | |
| 2012 | Achante Aanmakkal | Madhava Menon | |
| 2012 | Hero | Thankachan | |
| 2012 | Mayamohini | Sankaran Potti | |
| 2012 | Mr Marumakan | Rajagopalan Thampy | |
| 2012 | Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam | Panchayat President(Ezhuthachan) | |
| 2012 | Ithramathram | Gowdar | |
| 2012 | Gramam | Govindankutty Maashu | |
| 2012 | Puthiya Theerangal | Advocate Immanuel | |
| 2012 | The King & the Commissioner | Padmabhooshan Dr EK Sudharshan | |
| 2013 | Nadodimannan | Thiruvilancore Thirumanassu | |
| 2013 | White Paper | ||
| 2013 | Blackberry | ||
| 2013 | Isaac Newton S/O Philipose | Philipose | |
| 2013 | Celluloid (film) | Subramaniam | |
| 2013 | Tourist Home | ||
| 2013 | Sound Thoma | Manikunju | |
| 2013 | Money Back Policy | Onachan | |
| 2013 | Immanuel | Immanuel | |
| 2013 | Orissa | Immanuel | |
| 2013 | Memories | Father John | |
| 2013 | Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty | Thomas | |
| 2013 | North 24 Kaatham | Gopalan | |
| 2013 | Sringaravelan | Radha's Grand father | |
| 2014 | Thamarassery to Thailand | Unreleased | |
| 2014 | Urava | Unreleased | |
| 2014 | Law Point | Ramakrishnan | |
| 2014 | Mosayile Kuthira Meenukal | Kuriachen | |
| 2014 | Gamer | Zacharia | |
| 2014 | To Noora with Love | Dr Sajan Varghese | |
| 2014 | Munnariyippu | Superindent Rama Moorthy | |
| 2014 | Ottamandaram | Teacher | |
| 2014 | Sapthamashree Thaskaraha | Nobelettan | |
| 2014 | Villali Veeran | Damodarji | |
| 2014 | Lal Bahadur Shastri | Bahadur | |
| 2014 | Homely Meals | Father | |
| 2014 | Aamayum Muyalum | Kashi | |
| 2014 | Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu | Principal | |
| 2014 | Perariyathavar | Workshop Master | |
| 2015 | Rasam | Valliyottu Thirumeni | |
| 2015 | Saaradhi (film) | ||
| 2015 | Alif (2015 film) | Kunhammu Saheb | |
| 2015 | Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal | Chief Editor | |
| 2015 | Oru Second Class Yathra | Narayanan Mesthiri | |
| 2015 | Rudra Simhasanam | Shiva Thannu | |
| 2015 | Nirnayakam | Venu Kuttan | |
| 2015 | Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi | C. K. A. K. Menon | |
| 2015 | Charlie | Kunjappan | |
| 2015 | Kanneerinu Madhuram | Unreleased | |
| 2016 | Alathoorile Ithirivettam | Unreleased | |
| 2016 | Town to Town | Unreleased | |
| 2016 | Ente Classile Aa Penkutti | Unreleased | |
| 2016 | Mallanum Mathevanum | Unreleased | |
| 2016 | Prakasam Parathunna Penkutti | Unreleased | |
| 2016 | Paavada | Pillai | |
| 2016 | Krishikkaaran | Pillai | Unreleased |
| 2016 | Kadhantharam | ||
| 2016 | Ente Amma | Unreleased | |
| 2016 | Olive Marangal Pookkumbol | Unreleased | |
| 2016 | Hello Namasthe | ||
| 2016 | Oppam | Justice Krishnamoorthy | |
| 2016 | Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho | Appooppan Thambi | |
| 2016 | Pinneyum | Pappu Pilla | |
| 2016 | Mayamalika | ||
| 2017 | Avarude Raavukal | ||
| 2017 | Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani Kisa | ||
| 2017 | Pokkiri Simon | ||
| 2017 | Udaharanam Sujatha | George Paul | |
| 2018 | Diwanjimoola Grand Prix | Davisettan | |
| 2018 | Carbon | Basheer | |
| 2018 | Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumar Akanam | God | 500th Film |
| 2018 | Khaleefa | ||
| 2018 | Kammara Sambhavam | Selvan Moopenu | |
| 2018 | Oru Kuprasidha Payyan | Adv.Santosh Narayanan | |
| 2018 | Thattumpurath Achuthan | Gangadharan | |
| 2019 | Shubharathri | ||
| 2019 | A For Apple | ||
| 2019 | Thakkol | ||
| 2019 | Chila NewGen Nattuvisheshangal | Bhaskara Karanavar | |
| 2019 | Thelivu | ||
| 2020 | Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham | TBA | Filming |
Tamil
- 2020 – Indian 2[20][21][22]
- 2019 – Sarvam Thaala Mayam
- 2008 – Silambaattam
- 2008 – Poi Solla Porom
- 2005 – Anniyan
- 1996 – Indian
- 1995 – Mogamul
English
- 2007 Chaurahen
Television
- Kairali Vilasam Lodge (Doordarshan) (Direction, acting)
- Verukal (Doordarshan) (based on the Novel by Sri – Malayattoor Ramakrishnan )
- Jwalayayi (Doordarshan)
- Poovanpazham (Telefilm) (Doordarshan)
- Swapnam (Asianet)
- Avasthantarangal (Kairali TV)
- Oomakkuyil (Surya TV)
- Raagardram (Doordarshan)
- Sree Guruvayorappan (Surya TV)
- Prayanam (Surya TV)
- Peythozhiyathe (Surya TV)
- Kunjalimarakkar(Asianet)
- Sreekrishnan (Surya TV)
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