Adoor Bhasi

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Adoor Bhasi
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Born
K. Bhaskaran Nair

1 March 1929
Peringanadu, Travancore, India (present-day Pathanamthitta, Kerala)
Died29 March 1990(1990-03-29) (aged 61)
Other namesBhasi
Years active1953–1990
Parent(s) E. V. Krishna Pillai
Maheshwari Amma
Relatives C. V. Raman Pillai (grandfather)

K. Bhaskaran Nair (1 March 1929 – 29 March 1990), professionally credited by his stage name Adoor Bhasi, was an Indian actor and film director. He was mostly cast as a sidekick to protagonists, particularly Prem Nazir. His comedic roles were widely appreciated in Malayalam films of the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Bhasi has also done leading and character roles. He directed three Malayalam films in the late 1970s. Bhasi is also known for his eloquent speeches in fluent English. [1] He has won Kerala State Film Awards, including two Best Actor and one Second Best Actor.

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Early life

Adoor Bhasi was born on 1 March 1929 in Peringanadu, Adoor, Travancore. His father, E. V. Krishna Pillai, was a renowned Malayalam humourist writer, dramatist, pioneering short story writer and essayist, a lawyer and a Member of the then Travancore Legislative Assembly (M.L.C.). His mother, Maheshwari Amma, was the youngest daughter of C. V. Raman Pillai, one among the greatest Malayalam novelists, being the first historical novelist in Malayalam and author of Marthanda Varma , Dharmaraja, Premamritham, and Ramarajabahadur, pioneering dramatist, journalist and social activist.

Bhasi was the fourth of the seven children of his parents. His siblings (two sisters and four brothers) were (all late) K. Omana Amma, K. Ramachandran Nair alias Chandraji, Rajalakshmi Amma, K. Padmanabhan Nair, Sankaran Nair, who died young at the age of 18, and K. Krishnan Nair. [2]

His elder brother Chandraji became a film actor much before him. Chandraji entered the Film world of Bollywood and acted in a few Hindi films (Bimal Roy's Parineeta and Hrishikesh Mukherji's films) before moving over with his family to Madras to live with Adoor Bhasi. Chandraji was the manager of RK Studios owned by Raj Kapoor in Mumbai and has acted as villain in the popular Bollywood film Ashique alongside Raj Kapoor. Chandraji then acted in several Malayalam films like Chithram and became well known as an actor. His nephew, B. Harikumar, is a well-known novelist, satirist and actor in Malayalam and has acted in several TV serials and feature films.

Bhasi spent his childhood along with his parents in Trivandrum. He had his primary education in a missionary school—Vadakkekottaaram—in the capital city. After his father's premature death at the age of 44, Bhasi, along with his mother and siblings moved to his father's native village of Adoor and had his middle and high school studies in the English High School of Adoor. After his school education, he moved over to Trivandrum and lived with his maternal aunt. He then joined the Institute of Textile Technology and passed the professional course of diploma in Textile Chemistry. He did not attend any college for graduation. After acquiring the diploma, he was to do internship in a textile mill in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, but owing to financial difficulties, he could not pursue the prescribed internship. He then worked as an apprentice in the Lakshmi Textiles factory in Trivandrum, but could not secure a job in any textile mill in Travancore. He stayed put in Trivandrum and while staying with his eldest maternal aunt, B. Gourikutty Amma, for more than 12 years in Rosscote Bungalow, the house built by his maternal grandfather, C. V. Raman Pillai, began acting on the amateur stage and taking part in dramas broadcast by All India Radio, Thiruvananthapuram station, along with leading stage actors of the time, like C. I. Parameswaran Pillai, Kainikkara Kumara Pillai, P. K. Vikraman Nair, T. R. Sukumaran Nair, Jagathy N. K. Achary, Nagavally R. S. Kurup, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, P. K. Veeraraghavan Nair alias Veeran, T. N. Gopinathan Nair, Aranmula Ponnamma, Mavelikara Ponnamma, and Pattom Saraswathi Amma.

During those twelve years, he also worked as the Manager of P. K. Memorial Press run by the well-known playwright, T. N. Gopinathan Nair, and also worked as the Manager of Sakhi weekly, edited by T. N. Gopinathan Nair, Rosscote Krishna Pillai and Kavalam Narayana Panicker. His friendship with T. N. earned for him many close contacts with writers and artistes in the professional world of Malayalam drama and films. That ultimately secured for him entry into the amateur stage and finally to the Malayalam film world.

Career

Bhasi got his first chance in a small role in a Malayalam feature film, Thiramala , directed by P. R. S. Pillai. His first notable film was Chandrathara's Mudiyanaya Puthran (1961). In the year 1968, he acted in Viruthan Shanku , the first full-length comedy in Malayalam cinema by P. Venu. He went on to become one of the highly sought-after and inalienable actors and celebrities of Malayalam feature films of the 1960s and 1970s. He, along with S. P. Pillai and Bahadur formed the trio that contributed to rollicking comedy scenes in Malayalam films. Bhasi went on to act in over 700 films, mainly in supporting roles. He acted with almost all leading actors in Malayalam in his period, like Sathyan, Prem Nazir, Madhu, K. P. Ummer, Jayan, M. G. Soman, Sukumaran, Mammootty and Mohanlal.

He acted as the villain in Karimbana and Itha Oru Manushyan. He did double roles in Kottaram Vilkkanundu, Bhadradeepam and Lankadahanam. He got his first Kerala State Film Award for best actor in 1974 for Chattakkari. He first acted as hero in John Abraham's Cheriyachante Kroorakrithyangal (1978) and got the Kerala State Film Award for best actor in 1979. Later in 1984, he won the Kerala State Film Award for best actor for his performance in 18 April (1983). A memorial to Adoor Bhasi is being built by the District Panchayat of Pathanamthitta, the foundation stone for which was laid on 12 June 2009.

Adoor Bhasi is often considered one of the first film makers in South India to recognize the potential of Kamal Haasan as a leading actor. He was cast as lead in his movie Adiyapadam.

Death

Bhasi suffered from various health problems like diabetes and hypertension during his last years. He also suffered from kidney disease. Being a lifelong bachelor, he did not have any family support. The death of his co-star Prem Nazir in January 1989 shattered him very much. Nazir was Bhasi's co-star in many films. Finally, he died on 29 March 1990, aged 61. His death occurred on the eve of his father's 52nd death anniversary. He was cremated with full state honours at his home in Adoor.

Awards

Kerala State Film Awards:

Filmfare Awards South:

Filmography

As actor

Note: The list may be incomplete

1950s

YearTitleRoleNotes
1953 Thiramala

1960s

YearTitleRoleNotes
1961 Mudiyanaaya Puthran Krishnan Nair
JnaanasundariMichael
1962 Viyarppinte Vila Anthony
Veluthambi Dalawa Mallan Pillai
Bhagyajathakam
1963 Sathyabhama
Ninamaninja Kaalpaadukal Subramaniyam Potti
Moodupadam
Chilamboli
Ammaye Kaanaan Sangameshwara Iyer
1964 Thacholi Othenan Vanan Ambu
School Master Appunni Nair
Oral Koodi Kallanayi Panikkar
Kuttikkuppayam Chekunju
Kudumbini Kelu Nair
Karutha Kai Soman
Kalanjukittiya Thankam K.P. Nair
Devaalayam
Bharthavu
Bhargavi Nilayam Cheriya Pareekanni
Atom Bomb Butlar
Althaara
Aadyakiranangal Krishnan Ashan
1965 Thommante Makkal
Thankakudam
Shyamala Chechi
Shakuntala
Sarpakadu Compounder Unni
Rajamalli
Porter Kunjali Aboobakkar Mullakka
Pattuthoovaala Dr. Gregory
Odayil Ninnu Velu
Muthalali
Murappennu Shanku
Mayavi Bhasi
Kochumon Maathu
Kavyamela Vikraman
Kattuthulasi
Kattupookkal Pankan
Kathirunna Nikah Mammali
Kalyana Photo
Kadathukaran Kala Velu
Jeevithayaathra Madhavan
Inapraavugal
Devata
Chettathi Bhargavan
Bhoomiyile Malakha Pothen
Ammu Achummaavan
1966Tilottama
Tharavattamma Paramu Kuruppu
Sthanarthi Saramma Sasthrikal
Station Master
Rowdy
Priyathama
Poochakkanni
Pinchuhridhayam
Pakalkkinavu Krishnankutty
Mayor Nair
Kusruthykuttan
Koottukar
Kayamkulam Kochunni Ochira Pachupilla
Karuna
Anarkali Karim
Kanmanikal
Kanakachilanka
Kalyana Rathriyil Appukuttan
Kallipennu
Kalithozhan Unnithan
Jail
Iruttinte Athmavu Guru Kunjichaathu
Archana Bhasi
1967 Kunjali Marakkar
Udhyogastha
Swapnabhoomi
Sahadharmini
Ramanan Poojari
Postman
Pavappettaval Manager
Collector Malathy Kittunni
Pareeksha Ayappan Pilla
N.G.O
Nagarame Nandi
Naadan Pennu Ummukka
Mynatharuvi Kolakase
Madatharuvi
Kudumbam
Kottayam Kolacase
Kavalam Chundan
Kasavuthattam Khader
Kaanatha Veshangal
Jeevikkan Anuvadikku
Cochin Express Unnikannan Nair
Chithramela Segment: Penninte Prapancham
Bhagyamudra
Awal
Ashwamedham Manthravadi
Anweshichu Kandethiyilla Korappachayan
Agniputhri Parvathidas
1968 Yakshi Ananthan
Viruthan Shanku
Velutha Kathreena Kuriachan
Vazhi Pizhacha Santhathi
Thulabharam Achuthan Nair
Thirichadi Anthappan
Punnapra Vayalar Gopalji
Padunna Puzha Pachu Pilla, Dakshyayani, Mother
Midumidukki Padmanabha Kurup
Manaswini
Love in KeralaKunjunni
Lakshaprabhu
Kodungallooramma Chinese Merchant
Viruthan Shanku Vikraman/Shanku
Kayalkkarayil
Karthika Mathai
Kaliyalla Kalyanam
Inspector
Dial 2244
Bharyamar Sookshikkuka S R Poduval
Asuravithu Kuttan Nair
Aparadhini
Anchu Sundarikal
Agni Pareeksha Unni
1969 Kattukurangu
Virunnukari Swami
Vilakuranja Manushyan
Vilakkapetta Bendhangal
Veettu Mrugam
Soosi Dallal Lazar
Sandhya
Rest House K. R. Das/Beetle
Rahasyam Sankaran
Padichakallan
Nadi Lazer
Mister Kerala
Mooladhanam Kuruppu
Koottukudumbam Kollam Raghavan
Kannoor Deluxe Chandu Nair
Kadalpalam Nanukuttan Nair
Jwala Menon
Kallichellamma Kesheva Pilla
Danger Biscuit Swami
Anaachadanam
Adimakal Giridhara Yogi/Naanu Kurup
Aalmaram

1970s

YearTitleRoleNotes
1970 Vivahitha Ramayya
Vivaham Swargathil
Mindapennu Das
Vazhve Mayam Achuthan Nair
Thriveni Purushu
Thara Velu Pilla
Stree
Saraswathi Nadanarangan
Rakthapushpam Burma Nanappan
Priya
Pearl View Henry
Palunku Pathram
Othenente Makan Naduvazhi
Moodalmanju Lonappan
Lottery Ticket Lottery Menon/Bhaskara Menon
KuttavaliKesavan
Kurukshethram
Kalpana Nanu
Kakkathamburatti Kuttappan
Ezhuthatha Kadha Bhaskaran Pillai
Dathuputhran Jose's father
Cross Belt Sahasram Iyyer
Bheekara Nimishangal Ranger James
Aranazhika Neram Sivarama Kurup
Anadha
Ammayenna Sthree Sanku Pilla
Ambalapravu Shankara Pilla
Nilakkatha Chalanangal
Aa Chithrashalabham Parannotte Sankarankutty
1971 Vithukal Eravan Nair
Vilakku Vangiya Veena S. R. Menon
Vidhyarthikale Ithile Ithile
Ummachu
Shiksha Krishna Pilla
Oru Penninte Katha Unnithan
Makane Ninakku Vendi Kruvilla
Neethi
Moonnupookkal
Marunnattil Oru Malayali Narasimham
Line Bus Koodan Govinda Pilla
Lanka Dahanam Kondotti Moosathu, Mathai
Karakanakadal
Sarasayya Poulose
Inqulab Zindabbad Panjali Raman Nair
Anubhavangal Paalichakal Rajappan
C.I.D. Nazir Bhasi
Achante Bharya Karunakaran Nair
Aabhijathyam Chandi
1972 Theerthayathra Pavithran Namboothiri
Taxi Car Nambiar/Bhasi
Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku
Sambhavami Yuge Yuge Velu
Sakthi
Saathi
Puthrakameshti
Pushpanjali Pachupilla
Punarjanmam Narayana Panikkar
Postmane Kananilla Hidumban
Oru Sundariyude Katha Unthuvandi Krishnankutty
Omana Cheriyachan
Nrithasala Paachu
Naadan Premam Khader Mappila
Miss Mary Sankaran
Mayiladumkunnu Mathan
Maaya Raghuvaran Pillai
Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka Kaduva Kurien
Maram Bappootti
Manushyabandhangal Kumaran
Manthrakodi Karnnadhanan
Kandavarundo
Kalippava
Iniyoru Janmam Tharu
GandharavakshetramThekkedam Thirumeni
Devi
Chembarathi Bhasi
Brahmachari Veeramarthandan Pilla
Azhimukham
Aromalunni
Anweshanam
Ananthasayanam
Achanum Bappayum Madhavan
Aaradimanninte Janmi Philipose Muthalaali
1973 Veendum Prabhatham Sasi
Urvashi Bharathi
Udayam Ready Krishna Pilla
Thottavadi Dr. Pushpangadathan
Thiruvabharanam
Thenaruvi Raman Nair
Thekkan Kattu Gopalan
Thaniniram Viswambharan
Soundaryapooja
Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu Ramakrishnan
Raakuyil
Prethangalude Thazhvara
Poymughangal
Ponnapuram Kotta
Police Ariyaruthe
Pavangal Pennungal
Panchavadi Samson
Padmavyooham Pathrose
Pacha Nottukal Thommi Aashaan
Nakhangal Jose
Masappady Mathupillai
Manushyaputhran Ammunni
Manassu
Maram Bappootti
Madhavikutty
Ladies Hostel Bharathan
Kavitha
Kaliyugam
Kaapalika Pothachan/Peter
Kalachakram Kochukuttan
Ithu Manushyano
Interview Velu Pilla
Football Champion K. B. K. Nair
Enippadikal
Divyadharsanam Kolappan
Dhriksakshi
Dharmayudham Godhavarma Thampuran
Darsanam
Chukku Mathayichan
Chenda
Chaayam
Bhadradeepam Devarajan Potti/Unni Swami
Angathattu Karuppan
Ajnathavasam Minnal
Achani Kaimal
Aaradhika Seitu
1974 Uttarayanam Adhikari
Thumbolarcha Bidananthan
Thacholi Marumakan Chandu Kandacheri Chappan
Swarnavigraham
Suprabhatham
Shapamoksham
Sethubandhanam Unnithan
Sapthaswaragal Prathapan
Rahasyarathri Padmaraj
Rajahamsam Driver Krishnankutty
Poonthenaruvi Ummachan
PattabhishekamBhasi
Pancha Thanthram Krishnankutty
Oru Pidi Ari
Night Duty Padmanabha Panikkar
Nellu Nanu
Neelakannukal Udakku Velu
Nathoon
Nagaram Sagaram
Nadeenadanmare Avasyamundu
Manyasree Viswamithran Sankaran
Durga Johny
College Girl Sukumaran
Checkpost
Chattakkari Morris
Chandrakantham Dr. Jacob
Chanchala
Chakravakam Sankaran
Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi Sankara Menon
Ayalathe Sundari Gopal/Palgo
Aswathy
Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan Aruvikkara Thampy/Mukkalkallan
Alakal
1975 Velicham Akale
Ullasa Yaathra
Tourist Bunaglow
Thaamarathoni
Thiruvonam Abimanyu
Swarnna Malsyam
Chattambikkalyaani Shareeram Kuttappan
Sooryavamsham
Sammanam
Raagam Vishwanatha Menon
Sindhu Venu
Pravaham Chandran
Picnic A. B. Menon
Pennpada Bhaskara Pillai
Palaazhi Madhanam
Padmaragam
Omanakkunju
Neela Ponman Kutty
Mucheettukalikkarante Makal Ponkurishu Thoma
Mattoru Seetha
Manishada Moosa
Makkal
Madhurappathinezhu
Love Marriage Menon
Love Letter
Kuttichaathan
Kottaaram Vilkkaanundu
Kalyana Sougandhikam
Hello Darling Padmarajan
Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre
Criminals
Chuvanna Sandhyakal
Chumaduthangi
Chief Guest
Cheenavala Pappu
Boy Friend
Babu Mon Balagopal
Alibabayum 41 Kallanmaarum Kasim
Abhimaanam Appukuttan Nair
Ayodhya M. K. Muthalali
Aaranya Kaandum
1976 Yudhabhoomi
Yakshagaanam P. K. Panikkar
Vazhivilakku
Vanadevatha Kunju
Sexilla Stundilla
Seemantha Puthran
Raathriyile Yaathrakkaar
Rajayogam
Pushpasharam
Priyamvada
Prasaadam Dr. Chandran
Ponni Bomman
Pick Pocket Achu
Panchami Gangan
Paarijatham
Ozhukkinethire
Neeyente Lahari
Neela Sari
Muthu
Mohiniyaattam Krishnan
Maanasaveena
Mallanum Mathevanum
Light House Chandu
Kaayamkulam Kochunniyude Makan
Kanyaadaanam
KamadhenuSreekumaran
Dweepu
Chottanikkara Amma Pandarapadi Kamadevan
Chennaaya Valarthiya Kutty
Ayalkkaari Fernandez
Appooppan Vishwanatha Menon
Anubhavam Varkey
Amrithavaahini Vinod
Ammini Ammaavan Bhaskarankutty
Amma
Ajayanum Vijayanum Rajappan
Abhinandanam Govindan
1977 Vyaamoham
Yatheem Musaliyar
Vishukkani Kurup
Veedu Oru Swargam
Varadhakshina
Thuruppu Gulam
Tholkan Enikku Manassilla
Sujatha
Sooryakanthi
Sneham
Sukradasa
Satyavan Savithri
Samudram Easwara Pilla
Rathimanmadhan Dassapan
Randu Lokam Keshava Kurup
Parivarthanam Mathew
Panchamrutham
Nurayum Pathayum
Nirakudam Dharmapalan
Naalumanippookkal
Muttathe Mulla Kochappan
Mohavum Mukthiyum
Mini Mol
Makam Piranna Manka
Lakshmi Shankharanarayanan
Kannappanunni Thankakudam
Kaduvaye Pidicha Kiduva
Itha Ivide Vare Nanu
Guruvayur Kesavan Achuthan Nair
Chathurvedam
Chakravarthini
Bhaaryaavijayam
Aparaajitha
Anjali
Ammaayi Amma
Akshayapaathram
Akale Aakaasham
Aadhya Paadam
Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana Kittu Pilla
1978 Yagaswam Gopala Pilla
Vadakakku Oru Hridayam
Theerangal
Thamburatti Thampuran
Snehathinte Mukhangal Sarasappan
Sathrusamhaaram
Raghuvamsham
Rathi Nirvedham
Ona Pudava
Nivedhyam Kamsan Panikkar
Nakshathrangale Kaaval
Mattoru Karnan
Mannu Supran Thirumeni
Madanolsavam Frederick March
Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil Sukumaran
Kanalkattakal Arjunan
Kalpavriksham Judo/Ajayan
Kadathanaattu Maakkam Siddhan
Jayikkaanaay Janichavan Tharakan
Jalatharangam
Ithaa Oru Manushyan Padmanabha Kurup
Gaandharvam
Ee Ganam Marakkumo
Bhaaryayum Kaamukiyum
Bandhanam
Balapareekshanam Ramesh
Aval Viswasthayayirunnu Avarachan
Ashokavanam
Anubhoothikalude Nimisham
Adimakkachavadam Velayudan
Aarum Anyaralla Vareed
Aanappaachan Beeran Kaakka
1979Ward No. 7
Vellayani Paramu Abdu
Thuramukham Asan
Rakthamillatha Manushyan Ramalinga Chettiyar
Prabhu Siddhan
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum Muhammed Hussain
Manushyan
Kaumarapraayam
Kathirmandapam
Cheriyachante Kroorakrithyangal Cheriyachan

1980s

YearTitleRoleNotes
1980 Rajaneegandhi Krishna Menon
Naayattu Joseph
Meen
Karimpana Sayippu
Kalika Vasu
Ethikkara PakkySupramuthayyan
Dwik Vijayam Kannappan
Anthappuram Nair
Ammayum Makalum Gopalan
Aagamanam Samuel
1981 Theekkali Bahuleyan
Thakilu Kottampuram Kunjunni Kurup
Saahasam
Paathira Sooryan Pappachan
Kodumudikal Vasukuttan Pilla
Kallan Pavithran Merchant/Trader
Irattimadhuram Thorappan Panikkar
Ellaam Ninakku Vendi Panikkar
Munnettam Gopalan Nair
Kadathu School Principal
1982 Vidhichathum Kothichathum
Snehapoorvam MeeraPanikkar
Oru Kunju Janikkunnu
Ormakkayi Fernandes
Olangal
Nagamadathu Thampuratti Thamburan
Mylanji Hameed Sayivu
Mathruka Kudumbam
Koritharicha Naal
Keni Girija Vallabha Menon
Aasha Willy
Kattile Pattu Raghavan Pilla
Jambulingam
Ilakkangal
Irattimadhuram Thorappan Panikkar
Gaanam
Ente Mohangal Poovaninju Easwaran
Enikkum Oru Divasam Ouseph
Chiriyo Chiri
Chillu Annie's father
1983 Sandhya Vandanam Charumoottil Kuruppu
Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu Panikkarammavan
Rugma Bhatt
Pinnilavu Padmanabha Pillai
Oomakkuyil
Onnu Chirikku Krishnan Nair
Nanayam
Maniyara Shameer's father
Mahabali
Kuyiline Thedi Ganapathi Iyer
Justice Raja Adv. Sharma
Iniyengilum Parakkal Mathai
Himavaahini Watcher
Guru Dakshina
Ente Katha Govinda Kuruppu
Engane Nee Marakkum
Belt Mathai Pokker
Ashtapadi
Aadyathe Anuraagam Janardhanan Pilla
AadhipathyamSankara Pilla
Aaroodam Gopalan Nair
Eenam
1984 Vetta
Vepraalam Godfather
Kilikkonjal Menon
Thathamme Poocha Poocha Gonsalves
Swanthamevide Bandhamevide Bhaskara Menon
Paavam Poornima Chellappan Pilla
Onnanu Nammal Padmanabhan Nair
Muthodu MuthuPrabhakaran Pillai
Manithali Abdullakunjikka
Lakshmana Rekha Radha's father
Koottinilamkili Valiya Kurup
Jeevitham
Itha Innu Muthal T. P. Bhaskaran Nair
Ethirppukal
Ente Kalithozhan
Idavelakku Sesham Adv. Swami
Swantham Sarika Krishnan Nair
Athirathram Lona
April 18 Policeman's father-in-law
Aalkkoottathil Thaniye Achuthan
1985 Vellam Kunjunni
Principal Olivil Sub Inspector
Pacha Velicham Station Master Muhammed
Orikkal Oridathu Kaimal
Nerariyum Nerathu Bhaskara Kurup
Mulamoottil Adima Shivaswami
Madhu Vidhurathri
Aanakkorumma Raman Nair
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Nerum Vijayan's uncle
Avidathe Pole Ivideyum
Eeran Sandhya Poulose
Manya Mahajanangale Vakachan
Angadikkappurathu Lazar
Yathra Priest
1986 Vaiki Odunna Vandi
Rajavinte Makan Priest
Iniyum Kurukshetrum Govinda Pillai
Kaveri Raman Nair
Adukkan Entheluppam San Diego
Nandi Veendum Varika Vishnu Nampoothiri
Padayani
Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil Ragan Vaidyanathan
Kochu Themmadi Headmaster
1987 Kilippattu
Sarvakalashala College Principal
Irupatham Noottandu Varma
Purushartham
Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar Thekkumkoor Valiya Thampuran
Kalam Mari Katha Mari Musthafa
Idanazhiyil Oru Kaalocha
Ivide Ellavarkkum SukhamThampuran
Manivatharile Aayiram Sivarathrikal Neena's uncle
1988Rahasyam Parama RahasyamChathunni
Evidence Adv. Chidambaram
1989 Chakkikotha Chankaran Madhava Menon

1990s

YearTitleRoleNotes
1991Ragam AnuragamXavier

As director

As playback singer

Lyrics

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Thulabharam is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent. It is based on the Kerala People's Arts Club play of the same name, written by Thoppil Bhasi. Thoppil Bhasi also adapted the play for the screen. The film had an ensemble cast including Prem Nazir, Sharada, Madhu, Sheela, Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair and Adoor Bhasi. The film won two National Awards. The film was a major blockbuster and following the Malayalam version, the film was made in Tamil (Thulabharam), Telugu and Hindi, with Sharada playing lead roles in all versions.

<i>Murappennu</i> 1965 Indian film

Murappennu is a 1965 Malayalam-language drama film directed by A. Vincent and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir in the lead role with an ensemble supporting cast including Sharada, Madhu, Jyothilakshmi, K. P. Ummer, P. J. Antony, Jyothilakshmi and Adoor Bhasi playing the pivotal roles. The film revolves around a joint family and the romantic relationships between the cousins of the family. The film explores the Indian custom of marriage between cousins.

<i>Iruttinte Athmavu</i> 1967 Indian film

Iruttinte Athmavu is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. Bhaskaran and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on his own short story of the same name. It stars Prem Nazir and Sharada in lead roles with Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, P. J. Antony, Ushakumari, Kozhikode Shantha Devi and Baby Rajani in supporting roles. The film is about a mentally unstable youth born into a matriarchal family who is forced to live as a mad man in chains and who is misunderstood and ill-treated by everyone except his uncle's daughter. The film features music by M. S. Baburaj, cinematography by E. N. Balakrishnan and editing by G. Venkitaraman and Das.

Atom Bomb is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language satirical film, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam, and written by N. P. Chellappan Nair. The film stars K. Balaji, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. Based on Chellappan Nair's play of the same name, it was released on 18 April 1964.

Oraal Koodi Kallanaayi is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. A. Thomas and Manneth David. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film had musical score by K. V. Job. Oral Koodi Kallanaayi First Use Of Sync Sound Technology.

Kudumbini is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. A. Thomas. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Adoor Bhasi. The film has musical score by L. P. R. Varma. The film received a certificate of merit at the annual National Film Awards. The movie was remade in Kannada in 1966 as Premamayi.

<i>Chithramela</i> 1967 Indian film

Chithramela is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language anthology film directed and produced by T. S. Muthaiah. It was Malayalam cinema's first anthology film. The cast includes Prem Nazir, Sharada, Sheela, K. P. Ummer, Kottayam Chellappan, S. P. Pillai, Adoor Bhasi, Bahadoor and Manavalan Joseph.

Pareeksha (transl. Examination) is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and written by T. N. Gopinathan Nair. It is based on Nair's 1964 play of the same name. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The story details the corruption and malpractices in the education system and conduct of public examinations.

Naadan Pennu is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. O. Joseph. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Jayabharathi. Later this movie is remade in Telugu as Premajeevulu. Superstar Krishna, Kanta rao and rajasri acted in Telugu movie. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.

<i>Kadalpalam</i> 1969 Indian film

Kadalpalam is a 1969 Malayalam language film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan, written by K. T. Mohammed and produced by M. O. Joseph under Manjilas Films. The film stars Sathyan, Prem Nazir and Jayabharathi with Sheela, Bahadoor and Adoor Bhasi in other prominent roles. The film features original songs composed by Devarajan, cinematography by Melli Irani.

<i>Sanchari</i> 1981 Indian film

Sanchari (transl. Traveller) is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film produced and directed by Boban Kunchacko and written by P. K. Sarangapani. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, K. P. Ummer, Mohanlal, and Adoor Bhasi in substantial roles. The film features songs composed by K. J. Yesudas and background score by Guna Singh.

Thara is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by M. Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sharada and Usha. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan.

Ezhuthatha Kadha is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy.

Amrithavaahini is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. The film was a remake of the 1963 Telugu movie Punarjanma which was also remade in Tamil in 1970 as Engirundho Vandhaal and in Hindi in 1970 as Khilona.

Ashtamudikkaayal is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by K. P. Pillai. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Sreelatha Namboothiri in the lead roles. The film has musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy.

T. N. Gopinathan Nair, was an Indian dramatist, novelist, poet, screenwriter and biographer of Malayalam language. One of the prolific among Malayalam playwrights, Nair published 39 plays, besides his four novels, four poetry anthologies and five biographies. He was a member of the council of Kerala Sahitya Akademi and held the char of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi. His drama, Pareeksha, received the Vikraman Nair Trophy for the best drama and the Kerala Sahitya Akademi selected his work, Sakshi, for their annual award for drama in 1979.

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