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Kollam Thulasi | |
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Born | S. Thulasidharan Nair 29 May 1949 [1] |
Occupation | Actor, Ret. Govt. Deputy Secretary |
Years active | 1979–present |
Children | V. T. Gayathri – Daughter (Engineer) (Son in Law) Dr Anoop Sinha (Prof in medical College) |
Parent(s) | Sastri P. S. Nair (Father), Bharathi Amma (Mother) |
Kollam Kanjaveli Kuttilazhikathu Thulasidharan Nair is an actor in Malayalam cinema, who is better known as Kollam Thulasi relating to the name of his birthplace Kollam to his first name as customary in some parts of Kerala. [2] His first appearance was in Mukhya Manthri (1979). He is well known for his unique acting style. He appeared in many television serials. He is also a poet and a politician. [3]
He was born in 1949 to Kollam Kanjaveli Kuttilazhikathu P. S. Nair and Bharathi Amma. After completing a master's degree in History, he pursued a diploma in journalism. In 1970, he entered Kerala Govt. Service at Kozhikode corporation. He retired as deputy Secretary from Municipal Service from Thiruvananthapuram corporation. He currently resides in Valiyasala. Daughter: V. T. Gayathri (Engineer). (Son in law) Dr Anoop Sinha (Prof in medical college).
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1986 | Ninnishttam Ennishttam | ||
1986 | Amme Bhagavathi | ||
1986 | Yuvajanotsavam | Police Officer | |
1987 | Ezhuthaappurangal | Judge | |
1987 | Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar | Gopala Pillai | |
1987 | Theertham | Man at Bar | |
1988 | Oru CBI Diary Kurippu | Regional Medical Officer | |
1988 | August 1 | Papachan | |
1988 | Moonam Mura | Home Secretary | |
1989 | News | Doctor | |
1989 | Naaduvaazhikal | Gopala Pillai | |
1989 | Kireedam | ||
1989 | Annakutty Kodambakkam Vilikkunnu | Dr. Harikrishnan | |
1989 | Kandathu Kettathum | Narayanan | |
1989 | Douthyam | Army Officer | |
1989 | Dasharatham | Advocate | |
1989 | Adikkuruppu | Collector | |
1989 | Jagratha | Medical Officer | |
1989 | Artham | Jaleel | |
1989 | Kaalalppada | Alex | |
1989 | Chanakyan | Anantharaman | |
1990 | Thalayana Manthram | Raman Kartha | |
1990 | Kottayam Kunjachan | Anthrose | |
1990 | Randaam Varavu | Police Officer Aravindan | |
1990 | Ee Thanutha Veluppankalathu | ||
1991 | God Father | Advocate | |
1991 | Souhrudam | ||
1991 | Mukha Chitram | ||
1991 | Inspector Balaram | Home Minister | |
1991 | Post Box No 27 | ||
1991 | Oru Prathyeka Ariyippu | Mohandas | |
1991 | Kilukkam | ||
1991 | Kuttapathram | Adv. Narendran | |
1992 | Sooryagayathri | College Principal | |
1992 | Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam | A C Menon | |
1992 | Ellarum Chollanu | ||
1992 | Ardram | ||
1992 | Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari | Arumugham Vadivelan | |
1993 | Journalist | Kuriachan | |
1993 | Bhagyavan | Police Officer | |
1993 | Janam | Mathachan | |
1993 | Customs Diary | Rasheed | |
1993 | Acharyan | ||
1993 | Bandhukkal Sathrukkal | Sugunan | |
1993 | Dhruvam | Chekutty MLA | |
1994 | Poochakkaru Manikettum | Gopika's Father | |
1994 | Chanakya Soothrangal | ||
1994 | Chief Minister KR Gouthami | ||
1994 | Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu | ||
1994 | Vishnu | Abu | |
1994 | Commissioner | Home Minister | |
1995 | Thacholi Varghese Chekavar | ||
1995 | The King | John Varghese | |
1995 | Thovaalappookkal | ||
1996 | Hitlist | Minister | |
1996 | Raja Puthran | Advocate | |
1996 | Kaathil Oru Kinnaram | Padmanabhan Thampi | |
1997 | Asura Vamsham | Medicalcollege Professor | |
1997 | Lelam | Pappi | |
1998 | Kalaapam | Mammaali | |
1998 | The Truth | ||
1999 | The Godman | ||
1999 | Thachiledathu Chundan | Advocate | |
2000 | Rapid Action Force | Home Minister | |
2000 | Narasimham | Public Prosecutor | |
2001 | Nagaravadhu | Mathew Tharakan | |
2001 | Swathithampuraatti | ||
2002 | Swarna Medal | Easwera Iyer | |
2002 | Chathurangam | Advocate | |
2002 | Jagapoka | ||
2003 | Leader | ||
2004 | Udayam | ||
2004 | Sathyam | Police Officer | |
2005 | Pauran | Minister | |
2005 | The Tiger | Cheriyan Thundiyil IPS | |
2006 | Ravanan | P K Sukumaran | |
2006 | Pathaaka | Johny Xavier | |
2006 | Highway Police | Keeri Pappan | |
2007 | Janmam | ||
2007 | Time | Chief Minister | |
2007 | Naadiya Kollappetta Rathri | Madhavan | |
2007 | Abraham and Lincoln | Damodharan | |
2007 | Gulmohar | DySP Sivan | |
2007 | Dhe Ingottu Nokkiye | ||
2008 | Kanichukulangarayil CBI | Adv. Rahim | |
2008 | Crazy Gopalan | ||
2008 | Aayudham | ||
2008 | Mohitham | ||
2009 | Shudharil Shudhan | Fernandes | |
2009 | Oru Black & White Kudumbam | ||
2009 | Chagathikoottam | Bhargavan | |
2009 | Black Dalia | Kariyachan | |
2009 | Orkkuka Vellappozhum | ||
2009 | Angel John | Inspector | |
2010 | The Thriller | ||
2010 | Drona 2010 | ||
2010 | Again Kasarkod Kadar Bhai | ||
2010 | Brahmasthram | Advocate | |
2010 | Nirakazhcha | ||
2010 | Oru Naal Varum | ||
2010 | Kanmazha Peyyum Munpe | Usman | |
2010 | Njan Sanchaari | ||
2010 | Sahasram | ||
2011 | Sahapadi 1975 | ||
2011 | Teja Bhai & Family | ||
2011 | Manushyamrugam | Rasheed | |
2011 | Vellaripravinte Changathi | ||
2012 | Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar | Union Leader | |
2012 | The King & the Commissioner | ||
2013 | Progress Report | Chinnappa | |
2013 | Sound Thoma | Mahadevan | |
2014 | Ettekaal Second | ||
2014 | Ring Master | Opponent Leader | |
2014 | Bhaiyya Bhaiyya | Home Minister | |
2014 | Mathai Kuzhappakkaranalla | Menon | |
2015 | Love Land | ||
2016 | Aneesia | ||
2017 | 1971: Beyond Borders | ||
2018 | Vallikkudilile Vellakkaran | Abhilash's father |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2002 | Samurai | IAS Rajasekar | |
2004 | Arul | Party Chief Sethupathi |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Police Veta |
Year | Title | Channel | Role | Notes |
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2021-Present | Ente Bharya | Flowers TV | Balan Menon | |
2020 | Koodathayi | Flowers TV | Police Officer | |
2018 | Parasparam | Asianet | Rishikesh | |
2017 | Aparichitha | Amrita TV | ||
2015 | Dhathuputhri | Mazhavil Manorama | Minister | |
2014–2015 | Balaganapathy | Asianet | Kunjappu | |
2011 | Kanalpoovu | Jeevan TV | ||
2010–2012 | Chakkarabharani | Surya TV | ||
2009 | Vigraham | Asianet | ||
2009 | Sreemahabhagavatham | Asianet | Bhairavan | |
2008 | Sreekrishnaleela | Asianet | ||
2008-2009 | Hallo Kuttichathan 2 | Asianet | SI | |
2007-2009 | Ente Manasaputhri | Asianet | Balabadran | |
2007 | Pavitra Jaililaanu | Asianet | ||
2006 | Kanalppoovu | Kairali TV | Nainan | |
2006 | Sthree 2 | Asianet | ||
Anantham | Vadivel | |||
2004 | Kadamattathu Kathanar | Asianet | Kollan/Neeli's Father | |
2003 | Sreeraman Sreedevi | Asianet | ||
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