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Born | Manoj Kadampoothramadam Jayan |
Alma mater | Southern Film Institute, Trivandrum |
Years active | 1988–present |
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Children | 2 |
Father | K. G. Jayan |
Manoj Kadampoothramadam Jayan, also known as Manoj K. Jayan is an Indian actor of Malayalam and Tamil films. He has also done a few Telugu and Kannada films and has also acted in a Bollywood film. Manoj has won three Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor for his portrayal of Hariharan's "Kuttan Thampuran" in Sargam (1992), "Thalakkal Chandu" in Pazhassi Raja (2009) and "Kunjiraman" in Farook Abdul Rahiman's Kaliyachan . He has played "Kuttan Thampuran" ( Sargam ), "Thirumangalath Neelakandan Namboothiri" ( Perumthachan ), "Kunjunni Namboothiri" ( Parinayam ), "Unnikrishnan" ( Venkalam ), "Ananthakrishna Warrier" ( Sopanam ), "Digambaran" ( Anandabhadram ) and "Thalakkal Chandu" ( Pazhassi Raja ). He is the son of singer Jayan of Jaya-Vijaya combo. He is also a singer.
He was born in Kottayam District, Kerala to the famous Carnatic musician and Padma Shri awardee K. G. Jayan and V. K. Sarojini, a teacher.[ citation needed ] He has an elder brother Biju K Jayan (musician). He had his primary education from St. Joseph Convent UPS Kottayam and Sacred Heart Mount High School and pre-university degree from Government College, Kottayam (Nattakam). Then he joined Southern Film Institute, Trivandrum to learn acting but discontinued later. [1] [2]
Manoj married film actress Urvashi on 2 May 2000, which ended in divorce in 2008. They have a daughter. [3] [4] Later, he married Asha on 2 March 2011, and they have a son. [5]
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1988 | Mamalakalkkappurathu | Naxalite | |
Ente Sonia | Cameo | ||
1990 | Anantha Vruthantham | Kishore | |
Perumthachan | Thirumagalathu Neelakandan Namboothiri | ||
Prosecution | Rajendran | ||
1991 | Marupuram | Albey | |
Chanchattam | Babu | ||
Nettippattam | Freddy | ||
Kadalora Kattu | Babychan | ||
Chakravarthy | Thampi | ||
Sundhari Kakka | Gang leader | ||
1992 | Kudumbasametham | Sivashankaran | |
Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari | Vishnu | ||
Sargam | Kuttan Thampuran | ||
Snehasagaram | Muthu | ||
Utsava Melam | Singer | ||
Valayam | Ravi | ||
Kallanum Polisum | Kallan | ||
1993 | Ghazal | Vandikaran Khadar | |
Chamayam | Anto | ||
Samooham | Majeed | ||
Ethu Manju Kaalam | Gopi | ||
O' Faby | SI Siby | ||
Sopanam | Ananthakrishna Warrior | ||
Venkalam | Unnikrishnan | ||
1994 | Sukrutham | Rajendran | |
Palayam | Noble | ||
Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu | Sachidanandan | ||
Bheesmacharya | Dilip | ||
Parinayam | KunjunniNamboodiri | ||
Prathakshinam | Unni | ||
Vardhakya Puranam | Jayan | ||
1995 | Ezharakoottam | C I Viswanathan | |
Thumboli Kadappuram | Willams | ||
Agrajan | Aravindhan | ||
1996 | Kanchanam | James Antony | |
Kumkumacheppu | Jayadevan | ||
Mookkilla Rajyathu Murimookkan Rajavu | Mukundan | ||
Sallapam | Divakaran | ||
Manthrika Kuthira | Advocate | ||
Pallivathuckal Thommichan | Dharmaraj | ||
Swarnakireedam | Achutty | ||
1997 | Asuravamsam | Palayam Murukan | |
Churam | Kunjunni | ||
Kannur | Karivalloor Sivankutty | ||
Shibiram | Kochu Varkey/Sajan | ||
Vaachalam | Sekharankutty | ||
Sammanam | Viswanathan | ||
1998 | Panchaloham | Paramu | |
Ilamura Thamburan | Ananthapadmanabhan | ||
Kalapam | Bharathan | ||
Aaghosham | Rex Isaac | ||
Manjukalavum Kazhinju | Reghu | ||
1999 | Sparsham | Mahi | |
Aayiram Meni | Babu | ||
Prempujari | Singer | Guest role | |
2000 | Punaradhivasam | Agricultural Officer | |
Valliettan | Dasan | ||
2001 | Praja | David IPS | |
Saivar Thirumeni | Mithran | ||
Unnathangalil | Micheal | ||
Ravanaprabhu | Sivadasan MLA | ||
2002 | Kannaki | Gounder | |
Phantom | Sub Inspector Sebastian | ||
Krishna Gopalakrishna | Dr. Jacob | ||
Thandavam | Dasappan Gaunder | ||
Kattuchembakam | S. P. Rajendra Varma | ||
2003 | Mayamohithachandran | ||
Saphalam | Govind Shankar | ||
2004 | Vajram | Dracula | |
Koottu | Hameed Khan | ||
Kaazhcha | Vallakaaran Joy | ||
Natturajavu | Antappan | ||
2005 | Udayon | Pottan Pathru | |
Ananthabhadram | Digambaran | ||
Rajamanikyam | Raja Selvam | ||
Arunam | Achuthan | ||
Deepangal Sakshi | Vinod | ||
2006 | Photographer | Circle Inspector | |
Ennittum | Prof. Jayadevan | ||
Smart City | Sharath Chandran | ||
Bada Dosth | Zakir Ali | ||
Pathaka | Hari Narayanan IPS | ||
2007 | Rock & Roll | Saidapet Giri | |
Ekantham | Dr. Sunny | ||
Naalu Pennungal | Ouseppu | ||
Time | Durgadasan | ||
Mayavi | Balan | ||
Big B | Eddy John Kurishinkal | ||
2008 | Jubilee | CBI Officer | |
Kanichukulangarayil CBI | CBI officer Arjun | ||
Crazy Gopalan | Babu John | ||
Twenty:20 | Mahindran | ||
Akasha Gopuram | Alex | ||
Mizhikal Sakshi | Aditya Varma | ||
Oru Pennum Randaanum | Raman Pillai | ||
Rathri Mazha | Vivek | ||
2009 | Kavyam | Ananthakrishna Bhagavathar | |
Madhyavenal | Sakhavu Kumaran | ||
Chemistry | Bhadran Namboodhiri | ||
Pazhassi Raja | Thalakkal Chanthu | ||
Sagar Alias Jackie Reloaded | Manu | ||
Chattambinadu | Mallanchira Chandramohan | ||
Winter | Psychiatrist | ||
Moz & Cat | Panickar Das | ||
2010 | Dhrona 2010 | Maniyankottu Girishan | |
Kayam | Choonda | ||
24 Hours | Underworld Don, Ikhthar | ||
Nirakazhcha | Sreekuttan | ||
Thoovalkattu | Sundaran | ||
Paattinte Palazhy | Ameer | ||
2011 | Seniors | Rashid Munna | |
Vellaripravinte Changathi | Krishnan | ||
2012 | Njanum Ente Familiyum | John Paileykunnel | |
Mallu Singh | Pappan | ||
Thattathin Marayathu | Sub-Inspector Premkumar | ||
Ardhanari | Manjula | ||
2013 | Lokpal | S P Vijayan | |
Ladies & Gentleman | Anoop | ||
6 B Paradise | Aadhithyan | [6] | |
Kaliyachan | Kunjiraman | ||
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty | Himself | ||
Neram | Rayban / M. Dhandapaani (Tamil version) | ||
Cleopatra | Novelist Ramdas | ||
Kadhaveedu | Qadir | ||
2014 | Black Forest | Ex Military Man | |
Konthayum Poonoolum | Sethu | ||
Onnum Mindathe | Panchara Jose | ||
Homely Meals | Sarath Chandran | ||
Asha Black | Senthil | ||
Nagara Varidhi Naduvil Njan | Suresh | ||
2015 | Mariyam Mukku | Mariyanasan | |
Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander | Stephen Antony | ||
Namasthe Bali | Sunny | ||
Chirakodinja Kinavukal | Director Raghoouthaman | ||
Negalukal | Darappan | ||
Vishwasam Athallae Ellaam | A.C.P Prithyraj Singh I.P.S | ||
Kukkiliyar | Wanderer | ||
Beware of Dogs | Baptist | ||
Thilothama | CI Rana | ||
2016 | Sahapadi 1975 | Narikkodu Narayanan | |
Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti | Neer | ||
2017 | Solo | Bhadhran | |
Tharangam | Antony Gonsalvez | ||
Zacharia Pothen Jeevichirippundu | Zacharia Pothen | ||
Crossroad | Driver | ||
Sadrishya Vakyam | Issac Antony | ||
Vilakkumaram | Gireesh | ||
2018 | Bonsai | Madhusoodhanan Nair | |
My Story | Williams | ||
Mazhayathu | Circle Inspector | ||
2019 | Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu | Baba | |
An International Local Story | Shivan | ||
Vishudha Pusthakam | Raj Subramaniam | ||
Thottappan | Fr. Peter | ||
Evidey | Symphony Zacaria | ||
Pathinettaam Padi | Stanlin Moore | ||
Ganagandharvan | Kalasadhan Titto | ||
2021 | Aaha | Gee Varghese Ashan | |
Vidhi: The Verdict | |||
2022 | Salute | Dy.S.P. Ajith Karunakaran | [7] |
Louis | |||
Ente Mazha | |||
Shefeekkinte Santhosham | Ayurveda Doctor | ||
Malikappuram | SI Haneef | ||
2023 | Higuita | [8] | |
Jailer | Police Superintendent | [9] | |
2024 | Thankamani | Mani Peter | [10] |
Nunakuzhi | Sundarnath | [11] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1991 | Thalapathi | Manoharan | |
2002 | Game | Lenin | |
2003 | Dhool | Inspector Karunakaran | |
Thirumalai | Arasu | ||
2004 | Vishwa Thulasi | Shiva | |
Azhagesan | Landlord's son | ||
Jana | DCP Rajasekhar | ||
2005 | Thirupaachi | ACP Rajaguru | |
Mannin Maindhan | Bhairavamoorthy | ||
Aanai | Jayaram | ||
2006 | Sudesi | Private Detective Thilak | |
Thiruttu Payale | Businessman Sivaraj | ||
Thimiru | Periya Karuppu | ||
2007 | Sringaram | Mirasdar Sukumar | |
Dhandayuthapani | Thamizharasu | ||
2008 | Sadhu Miranda | Rowdy Davidraj | |
Ko | Raghavan | ||
Ellam Avan Seyal | Doctor | ||
2009 | Villu | Inspector Joseph | |
Thee | ACP Jayan | ||
Ragavan | Lakshmipathi | ||
2012 | Billa II | Koti aka Koteeswara Rao | |
2014 | Nee Naan Nizhal | Senthil | |
2016 | Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai | S.I | |
2017 | Solo | Bhadran | |
2018 | Pattinapakkam | James Thomas | |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1993 | Sarigamalu | Kittappa | |
2003 | Veede | Venkiteshwara Rao | |
2006 | Naidu LLB | ||
2008 | Souryam | Shivaram Gowd | |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | UgraNarasimha | Intelligence officer | |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2002 | Bheebhatsa | Hijada | |
Year | Title | Director |
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1988 | Kumilakal | Adam Ayub |
1989 | Devamanohari Nee | Shajiyem |
1989 | Vaitharani | P.Bhaskaran |
1990 | Samaganam | N. Sankaran Nair |
1990 | Pankiyamma |
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Year | Title | Award |
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1992 | Perumthachan |
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1993 | Sargam |
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1994 | Chamayam, Sopanam |
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1994 | Chamayam |
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2004 | Thirumalai (Tamil) |
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2006 | Ananthabhadram |
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2010 | Pazhassi Raja |
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2010 | Madhyavenal, Thoovalkattu |
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2012 | Vellaripravinte Changathi |
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2012 | Ardhanari |
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2012 | Kaliyachan |
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2012 | Various films |
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2015 | Various Films |
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2016 | Various Films |
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2016 | Negalukal,Kukkiliyar |
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2016 | Various Films |
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2016 | Kaliyachan |
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Year | Film/Album | Song(s) | Co-Singer(s) | Lyricist | Music Director |
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1993 | Ayyappatheertham | Pamba Ganapathiye, Deepam Kandu, Malamukalundoru swamy, Azhuthanadiyozhukku | Solo | MD Rajendran, PC Aravindan | Kalarathnam K G Jayan (Jaya vijaya) |
2001 | Saiver Thirumeni | Allikkallilu Vellam Kootti | Solo | Gireesh Puthenchery | Raveendran |
2011 | Mazhanrutham | Mazhayil Nin | Solo | Sohanlal | Pradeep Somasundaram |
2013 | Pranavamalhar [13] | Melle, Husbi Rubbi | Solo | Jaleel | Sidharth Vijayan |
2014 | Onnum Mindathe | Thathinantha | Solo | V R Santhosh | Anil Johnson |
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