James (Malayalam actor)

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James Chacko aka James Kalayil
Born
Babychan

c. 1955|10|16[ citation needed ]
Died14 June 2007
Kottayam, Kerala, India
Resting placeSt. Mary's Cathedral, Pattom, Trivandrum
OccupationActor
Years active1980–2007
SpouseJiji James
ChildrenJikku James and Jilu James.
ParentAvira Chacko & Kathrikutty Chacko

James Chacko was an Indian actor who starred in more than 150 Malayalam language films. He was active for over three decades. He joined the industry as an art and production manager and later was the manager for actor Nedumudi Venu. He played important roles in New Delhi , Meesa Madhavan , Pathram , Oru Maravathoor Kanavu and Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal . The character Pattalam Purushu played by James in the 2002 movie Meesa Madhavan has attained a cult status in Malayalam cinema.

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Death

James died following cardiac arrest on 14 June 2007 at his brother's house at Kaduthuruthy. [1] [2]

Filmography

YearFilmRole
1985 Mutharamkunnu P.O.
1985Mukhya Manthri
1985Puli Varunne Puli
1985 Aram + Aram = Kinnaram Mechanic
1985 Onningu Vannengil Driver
1986Prathyekam Sradhikkuka
1986Paandavapuram
1987 New Delhi
1988Oohakkachavadam
1988Witness
1988SangamPappy
1989 Vadakkunokkiyanthram
1989Seasons
1989Mahaayaanam
1989 Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
1990 Pavam Pavam Rajakumaran
1990 Kalikkalam George
1991 Sandesham
1992 Vietnam Colony
1992 Soorya Manasam Muthu
1993 Meleparambil Aanveedu
1998 Oru Maravathoor Kanavu Kuttapayi
1999 Pathram Aravindan
1999 Vazhunnor Pillai
2000
2000 Shivam
2000The WarrantLawrence
2001Naalaam Simham
2002Miss Suvarna
2002 Meesa Madhavan Pattalam Purushu
2003 Pattalam
2006 Yes Your Honour
2010 Pathinonnil Vyazham Security guard
(This film was made in 2005, but was released five years later)

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References

  1. "Malayalam actor James passes away". dnaindia. 14 June 2007. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  2. "Actor James passes away". oneindia. 14 June 2007. Retrieved 12 November 2015.