Nandu | |
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Born | Nandalal Krishnamurthy [1] Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1986–present |
Children | 2 |
Nandalal Krishnamoorthy, better known by his stage name Nandu, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Malayalam films. He has worked in the industry for more than 30 years and is acclaimed for his performance in Mohanlal's Spirit , directed by Ranjith. [2] He was also seen in many Priyadarshan films. He received SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor, for Spirit. [3]
Nandu was born in Thiruvananthapuram, to Krishnamoorthy, a table tennis coach at National Institute of Sports and Sukumari, a singer. [4] He lost his mother 60 days after he was born, and was brought up by his uncle and aunt. His father never remarried, and died later. His first film was Sarvakalasala (1986), directed by Venu Nagavally. During his early career, most of his roles were of college background.
Nandu is married to Kavitha Nandalal, since 1997. They have a daughter, Nandita (b. 1999) and a son, Krishan (b. 2013). [5] [6]
He started his career with the Mohanlal starring film Sarvakalasala in 1986. Although he has been in the film industry for the last 20 years, he recently has been acclaimed for his performance in the Mohanlal-starring film Spirit , directed by Ranjith, although he had played good roles in the past.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1983 | Oru Madapravinte Katha | ||
1986 | Sarvakalashala | Jose Abraham | |
Yuvajanotsavam | Prince | ||
1987 | Ayitham | ||
1989 | Swagatham | ||
Charithram | |||
Adikkurippu | Dentist's assistant |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1990 | Aye Auto | Lonappan | |
1991 | Kilukkam | Pillai's relative | |
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi | Anandhu's Friend | ||
Abhimanyu | |||
1992 | Aham | ||
Kamaladalam | Student at Kala Mandiram | ||
1993 | Aayirappara | ||
Gandharvam | |||
Butterflies | Pavithran | ||
Mithunam | Raghu | ||
Chenkol | Ratheesh | ||
Kalippattam | Remanan | ||
1994 | Thenmavin Kombath | Thimmayan | |
Sainyam | Salesman | ||
Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu | |||
Kashmeeram | Sanjay | ||
Minnaram | |||
Vishnu | Moythootti | ||
1995 | Mazhavilkoodaram | Subair | |
Nirnayam | Rajan | ||
1996 | KL.7/95 Eranakulam North | Unni | |
Ishtamaanu Nooruvattam | |||
Mookkilla Raajyathu Murimookkan Raajaavu | |||
1997 | Ishtadaanam | Aniruddhan | |
1998 | Pranayavarnangal | Victor's friend | |
British Market | Annan Soman | ||
Kaikudunna Nilavu | Kichamani's friend | ||
Kottaram Veettile Apputtan | News reporter | ||
Sundarakilladi | Pradeep | ||
1999 | Prem Poojari | ||
Auto Brothers | |||
Indulekha | |||
Varnachirakukal | |||
Rishivamsham |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Snehapoorvam Anna | College Student | |
Pilots | |||
India Gate | |||
Indriyam | Prof. Joseph Erumeli | ||
2001 | Romance | ||
Achaneyanenikkishtam | Kariyachan | ||
2003 | Kalari Vikraman | Unreleased film | |
Kilichundan Mampazham | Postman Rafeeq | ||
Balettan | Sukumaran | ||
Ammakilikkoodu | |||
2004 | Thekkekkara Superfast | ||
Govindankutty Thirakkilanu | Ramanan | ||
Wanted | |||
Vettam | Rajeevan | ||
Vamanapuram Bus Route | Kuttappan | ||
2005 | The Campus | 'Romance' Chacko | |
Moksham | |||
Kochi Rajavu | |||
2007 | Naalu Pennungal | Narayanan | |
2008 | Vilapangalkkappuram | Madhavankutty | |
Oru Pennum Randaanum | Advocate's relative | ||
Thirakkatha | Krishnamoorthy | ||
2009 | Kancheepurathe Kalyanam | Jacob Koshy | |
Seetha Kalyanam | Shanmugham | ||
Boomi Malayalam |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Nilavu | ||
Advocate Lakshmanan – Ladies Only | |||
Kutty Srank | Vishnu | ||
Bodyguard | Ramankutty Master | ||
Drona 2010 | Nelloor Harinarayanan Namboothiri | ||
2011 | China Town | Fr. Stephen | |
Sankaranum Mohananum | |||
Priyappetta Nattukare | K P Scaria | ||
Salt N' Pepper | Bhaskaran Nair | ||
Teja Bhai & Family | Dr. Mahadevan Thampi | ||
Nadakame Ulakam | |||
Beautiful | Kamalu | ||
City of God | |||
2012 | Masters | Advocate Shaji Mathew | |
Poppins | Film producer | ||
Ozhimuri | Thanu Pillai's servant | ||
Hero | Sathyan | ||
916 | Dr. Harikrishnan's aide | ||
Thiruvambadi Thampan | Rarichan | ||
Idiots | |||
Parudeesa | Rubber tapper | ||
Namukku Parkkan | |||
Josettante Hero | |||
Trivandrum Lodge | Antony | ||
Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O. | Gulabdas | ||
Spirit | Maniyan | ||
Karmayodha | Baburaj | ||
2013 | Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla | ||
Nakhangal | Manjila G Kumar | ||
Amen | Philipose | ||
Good Bad & Ugly | Marthandan | ||
Housefull | Pookunju | ||
97 Batch Maharajas | |||
Pattam Pole | Fr. Joy | ||
Vishudhan | Jose | ||
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty | Aanandhan and himself | ||
Kanyaka Talkies | JPK | ||
Immanuel | Dr. Ramakrishnan | ||
Hotel California | Annan | ||
Kotharan Oru Malayala Cinema | |||
Don't Worry Be Happy | |||
Up & Down: Mukalil Oralundu | Cheriyan | ||
ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi | Kunjachan | ||
Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus | Lakshmi's Father | ||
6 B Paradise | |||
Namboothiri Yuvaavu @ 43 | |||
Ezhamathe Varavu | Raman Nair | ||
Ms. Lekha Tharoor Kanunnathu | Nandhagopalan | ||
2014 | Ettekaal Second | ||
God's Own Country | Vakkachan | ||
Thomson Villa | |||
@Andheri | |||
Oru Korean Padam | |||
The Dolphins | Plamootikada Valthsan | ||
Test Paper | |||
Medulla Oblongata | |||
Ottamandaaram | Bharathan | ||
Lal Bahadur Shastri | Lal's father | ||
Color Balloon | Vaidhyar | ||
Aamayum Muyalum | Arcott Anthony Fernandez | ||
2015 | Mariyam Mukku | Mullan Joseph | |
Utopiayile Rajavu | Nadar | ||
Rasam | Govindan Nair | ||
Rasputin | |||
Thilothama | |||
The Advocate | |||
Thottaavaadi | |||
2016 | Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu | ||
Monsoon Mangoes | D. Paulose | ||
Karinkunnam 6's | Ambootty | ||
Aalroopangal | |||
Pulimurugan | Divakaran (Forest Guard) | ||
2017 | Jomonte Suvisheshangal | Dr. Kuriakose | |
Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Priya's father | ||
Sathya | |||
Vilakkumaram | |||
Sarvopari Palakkaran | Mani Swami | ||
History of Joy | Judge | ||
Thrissivaperoor Kliptham | Ambiyettan | ||
Kadamkadha | |||
Kuppivala | |||
Pashu | |||
Angu Doore Oru Deshathu | |||
Masterpiece (2017 film) | Balan Master | ||
Vimaanam | |||
Swayam | |||
2018 | Naam | John | |
Queen | Adv. Kaaloor | ||
Street Lights | Remya's Father | ||
Sukhamano Daveede | |||
Mazhayathu | Narayenettan | ||
Thanaha | |||
Wonder Boys | |||
Ilakal Pacha Pookkal Manja | |||
Chandragiri | |||
Aniyankunjum Thannaalaayathu | |||
Ranam | Bhaskar | ||
Odiyan | Ezhuthachan | ||
My Story | Joseph Silva | ||
2019 | Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam | Member Rocky | |
Vaarthakal Ithuvare | Chakkappan | ||
Lucifer | P. S. Peethambaran | ||
Ittymaani: Made in China | Roy Mathew | ||
Manoharam | Joy | ||
An International Local Story | Madhavan Nair | ||
Athiran | Avirachan | ||
Pattabhiraman | Raman Nair | ||
Porinju Mariam Jose | Alappattu Varghese | ||
Driving License | Driver Kunjali |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2020 | Anveshanam | Alphonse | |
2021 | Sahyadriyile Chuvanna Pookkal | ||
One | Councillor Noorudheen | ||
Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham | Kuthiravattath Nair | ||
Mickey | |||
2022 | Lalitham Sundaram | Music Director Harikumar | |
12th Man | Resort Manager Davis | ||
Twenty One Gms | Fr. Joseph | ||
Karnan Napoleon Bhagath Singh | KP | [7] | |
Aaraattu | Narayana Pillai | ||
Pathrosinte Padappukal | Priest | ||
Vaashi | Shivakumar | ||
Innale Vare | Aanandhan | ||
Run Kalyani | |||
Kaduva | SI Manmadhan | ||
Paappan | ASI Raghavan | ||
King Fish | |||
Varaal | Maadayi Madhavan | ||
The Teacher | Police Inspector | ||
Kaapa | ASI Arumanayagam | ||
Kshanikam | |||
2023 | Oh My Darling | Mathews | [8] |
Thrishanku | Chandrahasan Nair | [9] | |
Dhoomam | Minister's PA | [10] | |
Neru | Public Prosecutor Sajan Varghese | [11] | |
2024 | Anweshippin Kandethum | Head Constable Uthup | [12] |
Jai Ganesh | Neerali Pavithran | [13] | |
Hunt | [14] | ||
Kondal | [15] | ||
TBA | Anand Sreebala† | TBA | [16] |
Year | Title | Dubbed for | Character | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | Alone | Himself | Flat Chief Security | [17] |
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