Jagadish Kumar | |
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Born | P. V. Jagadish Kumar 12 June 1955 |
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum (M.Com) |
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Years active | 1984–present |
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse | Dr. P. Rema Jagadish (died 2022) |
P. V. Jagadish Kumar (born 12 June 1955) [1] known mononymously as Jagadish, is an Indian actor, screenwriter, television presenter and former politician. He has starred in over 375 Malayalam films and 2 Hindi films. He is best known for his comic and character roles. Jagadish starred in over 50 films as the lead actor during the 1990s. He was one of the bankable lead stars in Malayalam cinema during the 1990s, along with Mukesh, Siddique, Sreenivasan and Jayaram.
Jagadish made his acting debut with My Dear Kuttichathan (1984), India's first 3D film. He got a big break with his role as Appukuttan in Siddique-Lal's In Harihar Nagar (1990). His notable films include Godfather (1991), Mimics Parade (1991), Welcome to Kodaikanal (1992), Thiruthalvaadi (1992), Priyapetta Kukku (1992), Mr & Mrs (1992), Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari (1992), Kunukkitta Kozhi (1992), Kasarkode Khaderbai (1992), Kallan Kappalil Thanne (1992), Grihaprevesam (1992), Sthreedhanam (1993), Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993), Injakkadan Mathai & Sons (1993), Simhavalan Menon (1995), Mimics Super 1000 (1996), Hitler (1996), Junior Mandrake (1997), Gramapanchayath (film) (1998). He has written a few scripts as well, most notably Adhipan (1989). [2]
Jagadish is a postgraduate M.Com. rank-holder. He transitioned from a bank officer to a government-aided college lecturer and to an actor within a short time. In 2016, Jagadish entered into politics using his star value to compete against his colleague and former state minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar for Member of the Legislative Assembly post of the Pathanapuram constituency under the banner of the Indian National Congress and lost in the elections.
Jagadish was born as the fifth son among six children to K. Parameshwaran Nair and P. Bhasurangi Amma on 21 June 1955 in present-day Chenkal, Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. His father was a school headmaster and his mother was a housewife. He has two elder brothers, Dr. Gopakumar and Rajkumar; a younger brother, Sureshkumar; and two elder sisters, Late Dr.P.B.Santha Devi and Chandrika Devi. [3] [4] He had his primary education from Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram. [5] He earned a bachelor's in commerce from Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram. [6] Jagadish post-graduated with a Master of Commerce from Mar Ivanios College, Nalanchira, Trivandrum under the University of Kerala with first rank. [7] He worked as a Clerk in Canara Bank, Edappal, Kerala. Later he became a lecturer and NCC officer in M.G. College, Thiruvananthapuram, a college run by NSS. He had also worked as lecturer in Pazhassi Raja N. S. S. College, Mattanur, Kannur. He had dreams of becoming a film actor, so he took a long leave from his job and tried his luck in films.
Jagadish was married to P. Rema, a forensic professor in the Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, who died on 1 April 2022. [8] The couple has two daughters, both are doctors, now married and having their own children. [9] [10] They are settled at Kaladi, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram.
Jagadish started his film career as a cinematographer with the 1978 film Ahalya . He dubbed for various other actors, normally for short dialogues. As an actor, he debuted with a minor role as a cabaret announcer in My Dear Kuttichathan (1984), which was India's first 3-D film. [11] Jagadish became an established actor with his roles in Mutharamkunnu P.O. (1985), where he plays the hero's friend, Nandi Veendum Varika (1986), Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987) and Vandanam (1989). In his early career, he wrote stories and screenplays for a few films including Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu (1986) (story), Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987) (dialogue) and Adhipan (1989) (screenplay). [7] Jagadish's performance as Appukkuttan in In Harihar Nagar (1990), directed by Siddique-Lal, was highly acclaimed. Jagadish proved himself again with terrific comic timing[ citation needed ] with his role as Mayeen kutty in Godfather (1991), which was directed by the same director duo. He continued to play minor roles in high-budget films until 1993–1994. [7] With the success of these movies, Jagadish became one of the most popular actors in the early to mid-1990s.[ citation needed ] He acted in the leading role in more than 30 low-budget films, most of which were successes at the box office. He acted in the family-oriented movies Sthree dhanam, Bharya, Ponnaranthottathe Rajavu, and Mr and Mrs. He also acted in the slapstick comedies Pavam IA Ivachan, and Kunukkitta Kozhi . In most movies he shared the hero role with the likes of Mukesh and Siddique. In his prime, he also acted in supporting roles with Mammootty, Mohanlal and Jayaram. The roles in Butterflies, Minnaminunginum Minnukettu and Jackpot earned loud applause from the audience.[ citation needed ]
In the late 1990s and 2000s, Jagadish failed to reinvent himself as a strong actor and continued doing the same kind of roles as his younger days which did not go well with the audience. Also, a new generation of comedy actors (including Dileep becoming his competitor as a hero in low-budget films, Kalabhavan Mani, Janardhanan and Kalpana turning to comedy roles, and Jagathy Sreekumar turning to a new type of comedy) was rising. He later appeared in stage shows conducted in foreign countries with his self-mocking stances and improvised dialogues.[ citation needed ]
Jagadish again got a break in his career in 2009 with his reappearance as "Appukkuttan" in Harihar Nagar 2 , a sequel to In Harihar Nagar . The film went on to become a hit. This proved to be vital for Jagdish as he got another opportunity as the hero in another movie, Decent Parties . Jagadish was established as a comedian and light-hearted hero who evokes spontaneous laughter with a certain whimsical oddity; this was his humour quotient.[ citation needed ]
Later Jagadish played roles that distinguished him from his earlier stereotyped comedy roles, which has cost him dearly with the audience. In 2010 he scripted for the film April Fool , which was literally copied from Dinner for Schmucks , and the poor scripting resulted in failure. After a hiatus he came alive through television programs as a chief judge for the comedy programme Vodafone Comedy Stars in Asianet and anchored the channel's organized award functions.[ citation needed ] His policing changed the pattern of existing comedy through media into tight politically correct skits with light humour and morals. This screen presence brought him back more roles in big movies and his compatibility as a superstar both in front of the camera and on the TV stage was well praised by channels. [12] He revealed in an interview as his fellow generation of actors were turning to production, he also is planning to direct a movie with Mammootty in the lead role.[ citation needed ]
In 2016, in Ranjith's movie Leela Jagadish played the negative role of a drunkard father which broke his stereotypical comedic roles and gathered wide appreciation. [13]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1984 | My Dear Kuttichathan | Cabaret Announcer | |
Odaruthammava Aalariyam | Kora | ||
1985 | Oru Naal Innoru Naal | ||
Mutharamkunnu P.O. | Vasu | ||
Akkare Ninnoru Maran | Vishwan | ||
1986 | Ponnum Kudathinu Pottu | College Student | |
Mazha Peyunnu Madalam Kottunnu | Sub-Inspector of Police | ||
Love Story | Hameed | ||
Nandi Veendum Varika | |||
1987 | Veendum Lisa | ||
Irupatham Noottandu | Balakrishnan | ||
Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar | Babu | ||
Sarvakalashala | Najeeb | ||
Ayitham | |||
Jaalakam | Kuzhuveli | ||
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal | Neena's Cousin | ||
1988 | Sanghunadam | SI Rajappan Achari | |
Witness | Podiyan | ||
Vellanakalude Naadu | Kumaran | ||
Samvalsarangal | |||
Oozham | |||
Sangham | Palunni | ||
August 1 | Martin Varghese | ||
Oru Muthassi Katha | Thankappan | ||
Orkkappurathu | Producer | ||
Chithram | Jayan | ||
1989 | Varavelpu | Valsan | |
Vandanam | ASI Puroshotaman Nair | ||
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal | Balan | ||
Kandathum Kettathum | Varghese | ||
News | Chandu | ||
Kireedam | Suresh | ||
Vadakkunokkiyantram | Vinod Kumar Alleppey | ||
Pooram | |||
Swagatham | Hirosh | ||
Chanakyan | Tea Shop Owner | ||
Adikkurippu | Bappootty | Cameo | |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1990 | Shubhayathra | Rajendran | |
Abhimanyu | Manikandon | ||
Aye Auto | Sreekrishnan | ||
Thalayana Manthram | Bhasurachandran | Cameo | |
Minda Poochakku Kalyanam | |||
Pavam Pavam Rajakumaran | Sujanapalan | ||
Kadathanadan Ambadi | Brahmin | ||
Subhayathra | Rajendran | ||
Superstar | Kuttappan Thampuran | ||
Vidhyarambham | Natarajan | ||
Saandram | Markosekutty | ||
Malayogom | Gangadharan | ||
In Harihar Nagar | Appukuttan | ||
His Highness Abdullah | Gupthan Thampuran | ||
Gajakesariyogam | Parasuraman | ||
Ee Kanni Koodi | Mani | ||
Dr. Pasupathy | Society Balan | ||
Akkare Akkare Akkare | Peter | ||
No.20 Madras Mail | Hari | ||
Kuttettan | Gopalakrishnan | ||
1991 | Sundhari Kakka | Thomson | |
Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu | Kurudimannil Sasi | ||
Mookilla Rajyathu | Police Inspector | ||
Post Box No. 27 | |||
Agni Nilavu | Sekharankutty | ||
Kalari | |||
Apoorvam Chilar | Subhramaniam | ||
Marathon | |||
Irikku M.D. Akathundu | John | ||
Amina Tailors | Manjeri Majeed | ||
Parallel College | Vasu | ||
Nettippattam | Jocky | ||
Ennum Nanmakal | Ulpalakshan | ||
Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam | Gopinatha Menon | ||
Kadinjool Kalyanam | Anthony D'Silva | ||
Mukha Chithram | M. K. Pushkaran | ||
Mimics Parade | Unni | ||
Vishnulokam | Tharakan | ||
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi | Anandhu's Friend | ||
Koodikazhcha | Skariya | ||
Godfather | Mayeenkutty | ||
Georgootty C/O Georgootty | Cheerankandathu Anto | ||
Ganamela | Mukundan | ||
Cheppu Kilukkana Changathi | Krishnankutty | ||
Kilukkam | Photographer | Cameo | |
Abhimanyu | Manikandan | ||
Inspector Balram | Sudhakaran | ||
1992 | Welcome to Kodaikanal | James Kutty | |
Thiruthalvaadi | Krishnankutty | ||
Thalastaanam | Siddharth | ||
Priyapetta Kukku | |||
Mr & Mrs | |||
Ponnaramthottathe Raajaavu | Unnikrishna Menon | ||
Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari | Appukuttan Pillai | ||
Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam | Constable Purushothaman | ||
Mughamudra | Varghese Valavil | ||
Manyanmaar | CI Vincent D'Souza | ||
Makkal Mahatmyam | Manikantan | ||
Maanthrika Cheppu | Raju | ||
Kunukkitta Kozhi | Unnikrishnan | ||
Aardram | |||
Kingini | |||
Kasarkode Khaderbai | Unni | ||
Kallan Kappalil Thanne | Appavi Appukuttan/Ananthan Gurukkal | ||
Grihapravesam | Kannan | ||
First Bell | Pindimala Paulraj | ||
Congratulations Miss Anitha Menon | Police Inspector Rajan | ||
1993 | Addeham Enna Iddeham | Josy Perera | |
Vakkeel Vasudev | Adv.Vasudev | ||
Uppukandam Brothers | Uppukandam Josekutty | ||
Sthreedhanam | Shanthan | ||
Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans | Gopalakrishnan | ||
Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni | Unnikrishnan | ||
Sowbhagyam | Balachandran | ||
Naaraayam | |||
Journalist | Unnikrishnan | ||
Jackpot | David | ||
Janam | Harikrishnan | ||
Injakkadan Mathai & Sons | Roy | ||
Butterflies | Vettikkal Sadashivan | ||
Paalayam | Mani | ||
1994 | Vendor Daniel State Licency | Adv. Balagopalan Menon | |
Bhaagyavaan | |||
Sainyam | Cameo | ||
Santhanagopalam | Vinayachandran | ||
Pavam I.A. Ivachan | Harischandran | ||
Njan Kodiswaran | Gopi | ||
Kudumba Vishesham | Chinna Thampy | ||
Pradakshinam | |||
Bharya | |||
1995 | Chaithanyam | ||
Thakshashila | Charlie | ||
Simhavalan Menon | Hariprasad / Giriprasad | ||
Prayikkara Pappan | Shivan | ||
Nirnnayam | Dr. V. D. Iyer | ||
Minnaminuginum Minnukettu | Unni | ||
Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman | Sahadevan | ||
Maanthrikam | Jobi D'Costa / Subedar Teddy Lopez | ||
Agnidevan | Murukan | ||
1996 | Tom & Jerry | Kuttikrishnan | |
Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar | Shankar | ||
Kinnam Katta Kallan | Sub Inspector V.C. Bhagyanathan | ||
Kathapurushan | Thomas Tharakan | ||
Kumkumacheppu | Mani | ||
Soorya Puthrikal | |||
Mimics Super 1000 | Balakrishnan | ||
Kalyana Sowgandhikam | Premadasan | ||
Kaliveedu | Ulahannan | ||
Kaathil Oru Kinnaram | Hari | ||
Hitler | Hrudayabhanu | ||
Azhakiya Ravanan | Himself | ||
1997 | Superman | SI Balachandran | |
Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu | George Abraham | ||
My Dear Kuttichathan Part 2 | |||
Junior Mandrake | Pradeep Nambiar | ||
Moonu Kodiyum Munnooru Pavanum | |||
Kilikurissiyile Kudumbamela | Thommikunju | ||
Raajathanthram | |||
Nagarapuraanam | Manikuttan | ||
Anubhoothi | Appukuttan Nair | ||
Ishtadanam | Ananthakrishnan Thambi | ||
Gajaraja Manthram | Anantha Padmanabhan | ||
Five Star Hospital | Adipoli Aymooti | ||
Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum | Uthaman | ||
Ancharakalyanam | Unnikrishnan Panicker | ||
Varnapakittu | Pylee | ||
1998 | Nakshatratharattu | M. K. Swaminathan | |
Malabar Ninnoru Manimaaran | |||
British Market | |||
Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam | SI 'Idivettu' Indrajith | ||
Sooryaputhran | Shatrughnan | ||
Sidhartha | Pavithran Sidharthan's assistant | ||
Manthrikumaran | Ramanan | ||
Mangalya Pallakku | Govindankutty | ||
Aalibabayum Aarara Kallanmarum | |||
Achaammakkuttiyude Achaayan | Kattungal Johnny | ||
Kudumba Vaarthakal | Devadas | ||
Harikrishnans | Public Prosecutor | ||
Gramapanchayath | Chakrapani | ||
Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu | Sainuddin | ||
1999 | Ezhupunna Tharakan | Muhammad Ali | |
Deepasthambham Mahascharyam | Susheelan | ||
Chandranudikkunna Dikkil | Sasi | ||
Auto Brothers | Babu | ||
Pallavur Devanarayanan | Kumaran | ||
Swastham Grihabharanam | Appu | ||
Stalin Sivadas | Vishwam | ||
Aayiram Meni | Abdutty | ||
Aakasha Ganga | Krishnan Thampuran | ||
Thennali Raman | |||
Sparsham | Shivadasan | ||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Summer Palace | Mega Bhagyaraj Andipallikavu | |
Ee Mazha Then Mazha | Chakkochen | ||
Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam | |||
Mimics 2000 | |||
Aanamuttathe Aangalamar | Rajeevan | ||
Vinayapoorvam Vidhyaadharan | Alex Paul | ||
Dreams | Servant | ||
The Gang | |||
The Warrant | Thomas Kora | ||
Devadoothan | Ithakk | ||
Sathyam Sivam Sundaram | Pankajakshan | ||
Ingane Oru Nilapakshi | Adiyodi | ||
2001 | Ennum Sambhavami Yuge Yuge | ||
Unnathangalil | Seban | ||
Mutholakottaram | |||
Bhadra | Jayadevan | ||
Kakkakuyil | Tyootty | ||
Sharjah to Sharjah | Kuwait Kochunni | ||
Raavanaprabhu | Guruswamy | ||
House Owner | |||
Nariman | Gopi Pillai | ||
Bharthavudyogam | Unnikrishnan Namboothiri | ||
2002 | India Gate | CI Mohandas | |
Kakki Nakshatram | Balan | ||
Kalachakram | |||
Aabharanacharthu | |||
Grand Mother | |||
Nandanam | Elder son of Sankaran Moosari | ||
Onnaman | Krishnankutty | ||
Thandavam | Murugan | ||
Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan | Karunan | ||
Jagathi Jagathish in Town | Unnikrishnan, Jagadish | ||
Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha | Kunjamarar | ||
Chirikkudukka | Sumukhan | ||
Chathurangam | Mathen Chethimattom | ||
Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair | Vindhyan | ||
2003 | Thilakkam | Venu | |
Saudhamini | |||
The Fire | Salim | ||
Vasanthamalika | Madhavan | ||
Thillana Thillana | K. P. Omanakuttan | ||
Sahodharan Sahadevan | Appukuttan | ||
Mr. Brahmachari | Rajappan | ||
War and Love | Hav. Kurian | ||
Koodariyaathe | |||
Hariharan Pilla Happy Aanu | SI Vinod Kumar | ||
Hungama | Pandu Rajan | Hindi debut film | |
Chithrakoodam | Bhaskaran | ||
2004 | Kottaram Vaidyan | Sukumaran | |
Koottu | Xavier | ||
Maniyarakkallan | |||
Vamanapuram Bus Route | Kumaran | ||
Sethurama Iyer CBI | Tailor Mani | ||
KakkaKarumban | |||
Symphony | Manoharan | ||
Vellinakshathram | Kochuraman | ||
Jalolsavam | Soman | ||
Govindankutty Thirakkilanu | Thomaskutty | ||
Vettam | Hotel Waiter Sugunan | ||
2005 | Junior Senior | Balagangadharan | |
Athbhutha Dweepu | Joseph | ||
Chandrolsavam | Kuttiraman | ||
Kalyana Kurimanam | Madhavan | ||
Boyy Friennd | Vigneshwaran | ||
2006 | Baalyam | ||
Pakal | Ummachan | ||
Vaasthavam | Shibhu Vattappara | ||
Aanachandam | Santhosh | ||
Narakasuran | Vasu | ||
Mahasamudram | Hamsa | ||
Balram vs. Tharadas | ASI Sudhakaran | ||
Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam | Velayudhan | ||
2007 | Black Cat | Vakkachan | |
Ali Bhai | Kallankari Dasappan | ||
Katha Parayumpol | Sarasan | ||
Paradesi | |||
Hallo | Adv. Thomas Jacob | ||
Naalu Pennungal | |||
Flash | |||
2008 | Oru Pennum Randaanum | Advocate | |
Kaalchilambu | |||
Anthiponvettam | |||
Cycle | |||
One Way Ticket | Salahudeen | ||
Sanmanassullavan Appukuttan | Sugunan | ||
Gulmohar | Samuel | ||
Twenty:20 | Police Constable Nakulan | ||
2009 | Orkkuka Vallappozhum | ||
Billu Barber | 'Modern' Madan | Hindi film | |
Samastha Keralam PO | Chandy | ||
Kancheepurathe Kalyanam | C.M. Premachandran | ||
Decent Parties | Sudheendran | ||
Paribhavam | |||
Red Chillies | Surendran | ||
Seetha Kalyanam | Thampi | ||
Puthiya Mukham | Harishankar | ||
Mayoori | |||
2 Harihar Nagar | Appukuttan | ||
Kappal Muthalaali | Thulasidharan | ||
Pazhassi Raja | Bhandari | ||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2010 | Senior Mandrake | Pradeep | |
In Ghost House Inn | Appukuttan | ||
April Fool | C. R. Krishnanunni / Unni | ||
Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Policum | K P Kumaran | ||
Advocate Lakshmanan – Ladies Only | Degree Govindan | ||
Paattinte Palazhy | |||
Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram | Doctor | ||
Sakudumbam Shyamala | Subram | ||
Fiddle | |||
Thoovalkattu | Vanduran | ||
Vandae Maatharam | Sheshadri | Bilingual film | |
Alexander the Great | Sree Ramakrishnan | ||
T. D. Dasan Std. VI B | Madhavan | ||
Again Kasargod Khader Bhai | Unni | ||
2011 | Sarkar Colony | Lambodharan | |
Makeup Man | Adv. Mathai | ||
Nadakame Ulakam | Pappan | ||
Ithu Nammude Katha | Satheesh | ||
City of God | C.I. Pavamani | ||
Manikyakkallu | Vasudevan Cheruvancherry a.k.a. V.D.C | ||
Kottarathil Kutty Bhootham | |||
Lucky Jokers | Pisharadi | ||
Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action | Josekutty / Joy | ||
Theja Bhai and Family | Govindan Nair | ||
Bombay Mittayi | |||
2012 | Red Alert | ||
Kochi | Vishwanathan | ||
No. 66 Madhura Bus | Police Officer | ||
Pulival Pattanam | |||
Kunjaliyan | Sukumaran | ||
Achante Aanmakkal | Nandagopan | ||
Ozhimuri | Madhupal | ||
2013 | Players | ||
Pakaram | |||
White Paper | Asokan | ||
Rose Guitarinaal | Thara's father | ||
Lisammayude Veedu | Utthaman | ||
Left Right Left | S.I. Raju | ||
One | Team Leader | ||
At Once | |||
Kadal Kadannu Oru Mathukkutty | Himself | ||
Ginger | Sethumadhavan | ||
Malayala Nadu | |||
Parankimala | |||
On The Way | |||
Color Balloon | 'Member' Panikkar | ||
2014 | One Day Jokes | ||
Mazhayariyaathe | |||
Maayaapuri 3D | |||
Education Loan | |||
Christmas Cake | |||
Nayana | Balan | ||
Gamer | |||
2015 | Female Unnikrishnan | ||
Rasam | Abdhu | ||
Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu | |||
John Honai | Banker Vasudeva Kammath | ||
Two Countries | Ujwal | ||
2016 | Leela | Thankappan Nair | |
Kasaba | S. I. Mukundan | ||
Karinkunnam 6's | Narayanan, Commentator | ||
2017 | C/O Saira Banu | Advocate | |
2018 | Shirk | ||
2019 | Swapnarajyam | Sumesh | |
Aakasha Ganga 2 | Krishnan Thampuran | Photo archive | |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | One | P. Sugunan | |
The Priest | Adv. Sadasivam K A | ||
Bhramam | Dr. Swamy | [14] | |
Madhuram | Kevin's father | ||
2022 | Bro Daddy | Dr. Samuel Mathew | |
Pada | P. Krishnakumar I.A.S. | ||
Thattukada Muthal Semitheri Vare | Mathews | ||
Head Master | |||
Gold | Head constable Prince | ||
Veekam | Dr. Krishnakumar | ||
Marathakam | |||
Kaapa | Jabbar | ||
Rorschach | Head Constable Ashraf | ||
Mukundan Unni Associates | Judge Sanghameshwaran | ||
2023 | Khali Purse of Billionaires | Nidhi's Father | |
Purusha Pretham | CPO Dileep | [15] | |
Pookkaalam | |||
Ayalvaashi | Benny's father-in-law | [16] | |
Year | Film | For Whom | Character |
---|---|---|---|
1982 | Idavela | ||
2003 | Magic Magic 3D | Owen Burke | Villain's assistant |
2010 | Kushti |
Year | Film/album | Song(s) | Co-singer(s) | Lyricist | Music director |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1995 | Praayikkara Paappaan | Kokkum poonchirakum | Padmasree Dr K S Chithra | Bichu Thirumala | SP Venkitesh |
1998 | British Market | Kuchipudi Kuchipadi Aadi Varum | Solo | Gireesh Puthenchery | Rajamani |
1998 | Achaammakkuttiyude Achaayan | Cheppu kilukki Nadakkana Rappayi | Biju Narayanan, Kalabhavan Mani | Sarath Vayalar | Kalavoor Balan |
2005 | Kalyaanakkurimaanam | Keralam oru | Jyotsna, Vidhu Prathap, Nimmi, Ram | Bichu Thirumala, S Ramesan Nair, Joy Thamalam, Suresh Krishnamoorthy | Ronnie Raphael |
2009 | The Stars | Idamvalam Thiinju | Solo | K A Latheef |
Year | Serial/program | Channel | Role | Notes | Show format |
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1995 | Kairali Vilasam Lodge | Doordarshan | TV debut | Serial | |
2000 | Saregama | Asianet | Host | Musical show | |
2001 | Jagadish TV | Asianet | Host | ||
2002 | Chila Kudumba Chithrangal | Kairali TV | Vishwanathan | Replaced Sidhique | Serial |
2002-2004 | Life is Beautiful | Asianet | Vishwanathan | Sequel of Chila Kudumba Chitrangal | |
2006-2008 | Minnum Tharam | Asianet | Host | Game show | |
2010-2013 | Comedy Stars | Asianet | Judge | Reality show | |
2011 | Nammal Thammil | Asianet | Host | Replaced Sreekandan Nair | Talk show |
2012-2013 | Lunars Comedy Express | Asianet Plus | Judge | Later left the show | Reality show |
2013–2021 | Comedy Stars Season 2 | Asianet | Judge | Won, Golden Star Award at Asianet Television Awards 2016 | Reality show |
2016-2017 | Rahasya Sancharangal | Asianet Plus | Host | Replaced Shankar Ramakrishnan | Crime Series |
2017 | Oru Cilma Kadha | Amrita TV | Various roles | Serial | |
Great Magical Circus | Amrita TV | Judge | Reality show | ||
2020 | Veendum Chila Veetuviseshangal | Asianet | Host | Comedy Talk show | |
2021 | Onamamankam Bigg Boss | Asianet | Co-Host | Onam Special show | |
Comedy Mamankam | Asianet | Co-Host | |||
2022–Present | Panam Tharum Padam | Mazhavil Manorama | Host | Game show |
Malayalam cinema, is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, Elippathayam won the Sutherland Trophy at the London Film Festival, and Most Original Imaginative Film of 1982 by the British Film Institute. Rajiv Anchal's Guru (1997), Salim Ahamed's Adaminte Makan Abu (2011) and Lijo Jose Pellissery's Jallikkattu (2019) were Malayalam films sent by India as its official entries for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the Academy Awards.
Priyadarshan is an Indian film director and screenwriter who predominantly works in Malayalam and Hindi cinema. He was one of the first directors in India to introduce rich color grading, clear sound and quality dubbing through his early Malayalam films.
Sreenivasan is an Indian actor, screenwriter, director, dubbing artist and producer who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. Sreenivasan has starred in over 225 films. Sreenivasan wrote the screenplays of films such as Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984), Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam (1986), Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986), Nadodikkattu (1987), Pattanapravesham (1988), Varavelpu (1989), Thalayana Manthram (1990), Sandesam (1991), Midhunam (1993), Mazhayethum Munpe (1995), Azhakiya Ravanan (1996), Oru Maravathoor Kanavu (1998), Udayananu Tharam (2005), Katha Parayumpol (2007), and Njan Prakashan (2018) among which the latter is one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. He has won two Kerala State Film Awards for Best Screenplay, for Sandesam and Mazhayethum Munpe.
In Harihar Nagar is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film written and directed by Siddique-Lal. The film, set in the fictional locality of Harihar Nagar follows four unemployed bachelors: Mahadevan (Mukesh), Govindan Kutty (Siddique), Appukuttan (Jagadeesh) and Thomas Kutty (Ashokan) and their attempts to woo their new neighbour Maya However, she is in town to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of her brother. It also stars Rizabawa, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Rekha, with Suresh Gopi and Sai Kumar making cameo appearances. The music was composed by S. Balakrishnan.
Mukesh Madhavan, known mononymously as Mukesh, is an Indian actor, film producer, television presenter, and politician who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil-language films. In a film career spanning four decades, he has acted in over 260 Malayalam films. His 1996 film Kaanaakkinaavu premiered at the IFFI and won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. He co-produced Kadha Parayumbol (2007), which won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value. He also produced the 2012 film Thattathin Marayathu, which is considered one of the defining films of the Malayalam New Wave.
Abdul Hameed Muhammed Fazil, known mononymously as Fazil, is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and actor who works in Malayalam cinema, in addition to directing a handful of Tamil films and a Telugu film. He made his directional debut with the 1980 film Manjil Virinja Pookkal.
Godfather is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy drama film written and directed by Siddique–Lal. It is produced by Appachan under the banner of Swargachithra. The film stars N. N. Pillai, Mukesh, Thilakan, Innocent and Bheeman Raghu with Philomina, Kanaka, Jagadish, Siddique and K. P. A. C. Lalitha in supporting roles. The film revolves around the rivalry between two families, the Anjooran and Anappara houses and the consequences faced when two members of the families fall in love.
Sai Kumar, also credited as Saikumar, is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. He is the son of Malayalam actor late Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair. He appears in both positive and negative roles. He notably plays the hero role in Ramji Rao Speaking, and the villain in Makkal Mahatmyam.
Siddique is an Indian actor and producer, who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. Along with appearing in over 350 Malayalam films, he has also acted in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi language films. He is known for having played a wide range of starring and supporting roles, including comic characters, romantic leads, anti-heroes and villains.
Siddique–Lal are a screenwriter and director duo, consisting of Siddique and Lal. They were active together in Malayalam cinema during 1986–1995. They were initially assistant directors to director Fazil. Particularly known for making films in the comedy genre, the films that came out of the partnership include Ramji Rao Speaking (1989), In Harihar Nagar (1990), Godfather (1991), Vietnam Colony (1992), and Kabooliwala (1993). All of these films were some of the biggest hits in Malayalam cinema and many of them have a cult following in Kerala. The duo broke off in 1993, but later continued their association by Lal producing some of the films directed by Siddique. The duo reunited again after two decades in 2016 to co-write the film King Liar which was directed by Lal.
M. P. Michael, better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian actor, director, screenwriter, producer and distributor who predominantly works in Malayalam and Tamil films and in a few Telugu films. Lal has won several awards, including a National Film Award – Special Mention for acting (2012), two Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor, and a Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam (2008). He is the owner of Lal Media Arts, a post-production studio.
Bheeman Raghu is an Indian actor, singer, dancer, former politician and police officer (retired) who appears mainly in Malayalam films and is best known for his villainous and comedy roles. In a career spanning over three decades, he has appeared in more than 400 films, and has started doing comic roles as well.
2 Harihar Nagar is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film written and directed by Lal and produced by P. N. Venugopal starring Mukesh, Siddique, Jagadish and Ashokan. It is the sequel to In Harihar Nagar (1990). The film chronicles the story of four childhood friends Mahadevan (Mukesh), Govindan Kutty(Siddique), Appukuttan (Jagadish) and Thomas Kutty (Ashokan) who revisits their home residence Harihar Nagar after many years to relive their old days. However, problems arise when one of them goes missing.
Rizabawa was an Indian actor who works predomiantly in Malayalam films and television. His breakthrough role was as a villain in the 1990 film In Harihar Nagar. Since then, he acted as villain in several films in 1990s.
In Ghost House Inn is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language horror comedy film written, directed, and co-produced by Lal. Starring Mukesh, Siddique, Jagadish, Ashokan and Nedumudi Venu in the lead roles, the film is a sequel to 2 Harihar Nagar (2009) and In Harihar Nagar (1990). In the film, Thomas Kutty buys a haunted bungalow and convinces his friends to stay with him on the first night. The trouble begins when they actually see the ghost of the mistress who was killed seventy years ago.
Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam is a 1991 Malayalam comedy-thriller film written by Kaloor Dennis, directed by Prashanth. It stars Jagadish, Siddique, Chithra and Keerikkadan Jose in the lead roles. This is one of the low budget comedy films were produced following the success of In Harihar Nagar with Jagadish and Siddique in the lead role.
Raveendran Nair, known by his stage name Poojappura Ravi is an Indian actor, primarily concentrating on Malayalam films doing comedy roles. He was a stage actor and was a part of Kalanilyam Drama Vision, the famous drama institution. He started doing Malayalam films in the mid-1970s. He has done many " black and white " movies produced in Kerala. Ravi is actually a very flexible character actor who can do almost any role which is evident from his movies. Even though the exact count of the list of his movies is not updated, he has surpassed 600 films. In the 1990s he also did TV serials.
Soubin Shahir is an Indian actor and director who works in Malayalam cinema. He began his film career as an assistant director in 2003 and worked under several directors. Soubin made his acting debut in 2013 with a supporting role in Annayum Rasoolum. He made his directorial debut with the drama Parava (2017). In 2018, he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his leading role in Sudani from Nigeria, the film was also a major commercial success.
Pradeep K. R., professionally credited as Pradeep Kottayam, was an Indian actor who primarily worked in Malayalam films and some Tamil films. He is best known for his comedic roles. His role in the 2010 Tamil film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa gave him a breakthrough after a dialogue received public attention.
John Honai is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film produced by P T Saleem. The film stars Siddique as John Honai in the lead role along with Malavika Menon, Jagadish and Mukesh in the major roles. The films is directed by T A Thufeeq. The music is composed by Alex Paul. The screenplay is based on a story written by Fazal. The film's name gives the impression that it is a sequel to the comedies "In Harihar Nagar", "2 Harihar Nagar" and "In Ghost House Inn", but it is completely unconnected.
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