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Thilakan

Born 1935-07-15

Surendranatha Thilakan known mononymously as Thilakan, was an Indian film and stage actor who had starred in over 200 Malayalam films in a career spanning over four decades (1972-2012). Thilakan is regarded as one of the finest actors in Indian cinema, and popularly mentioned as the Perumthachan (master craftsman) of Malayalam Cinema. He is known for his excellence in character, antagonist, and protagonist roles. He has won 3 National Film Awards and 9 Kerala State Film Awards. The Government of India awarded him with the Padma Shri in 2009 for his contributions towards the arts.

Known for

Ustad Hotel 2012 · 8.2 Manichithrathazhu 1993 · 8.7 Kireedam 1989 · 8.9 Spadikam 1995 · 8.6 Nadodikkattu 1987 · 8.8 Sandesham 1991 · 9.0 Kilukkam 1991 · 8.6 Godfather 1991 · 8.6 Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja 2009 · 7.6 Pattanapravesam 1988 · 8.1 Thaniyavartanam 1987 · 8.8 Punjabi House 1998 · 8.1 Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal 1986 · 8.5 Before the Rains 2007 · 6.5 Indian Rupee 2011 · 7.7 Narasimham 2000 · 7.6 Kalyanaraman 2002 · 7.8 Mathilukal 1990 · 8.2 Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala 1998 · 8.0 Mrigaya 1989 · 8.0 Minnaram 1994 · 7.5 Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam 1986 · 7.9 Kerala Cafe 2009 · 7.4 Ividam Swargamanu 2009 · 7.2 Moonnam Pakkam 1988 · 8.3 Sadayam 1992 · 8.5 Manjadikuru 2008 · 8.2 Pavithram 1994 · 8.0 Samarasimha Reddy 1999 · 7.1 Yavanika 1982 · 7.9 Gandhinagar 2nd Street 1986 · 7.7 Chenkol 1993 · 7.8 Nerariyan CBI 2005 · 6.0 Yaathra 1985 · 8.0 Aniyathi Pravu 1997 · 7.3 Kauravar 1992 · 7.8 Chinthamani Kolacase 2006 · 6.7 Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal 1999 · 7.7 Pingami 1994 · 7.4 Kilichundan Mampazham 2003 · 6.0 Mookkillarajyathu 1991 · 7.6 Dhrona 2010 2010 · 4.6 Aram + Aram = Kinnaram 1985 · 7.2 Red Chillies 2009 · 3.7 Nokketha Dhoorathu Kannum Nattu 1984 · 7.9 The Master Carpenter 1991 · 7.9 Panchavadi Palam 1984 · 8.1 Vellinakshatram 2004 · 5.1 Chanakyan 1989 · 7.6 The Truth 1998 · 7.2 Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil 1986 · 7.4 Meenathil Thalikettu 1998 · 6.7 Naaduvazhikal 1989 · 7.2 Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam 1987 · 7.7 Athisayan 2007 · 3.5 Nayakan 2010 · 6.5 Prajapathi 2006 · 3.9 Pakshe 1994 · 7.2 Panchagni 1986 · 7.4 Irakal 1985 · 8.2 Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam 1990 · 7.0 Amrutham Gamaya 1987 · 7.8 Kalippattam 1993 · 7.0 Thacholi Varghese Chekavar 1995 · 5.3 Ee Kannikoodi 1990 · 7.5 Makante Achan 2009 · 5.8 Maya Mayuram 1993 · 6.6 Simhasanam 2021 2012 · 3.3 Oru Yathramozhi 1997 · 6.8 Pappan Priyappetta Pappan 1986 · 6.8 Dhanam 1991 · 6.9 Sangham 1988 · 6.7 Kuttettan 1990 · 6.3 Uyarangalil 1984 · 7.3 Randam Bhavam 2001 · 6.9 Mailpeelikkavu 1998 · 6.4 Priyam 2000 · 5.8 Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty 1991 · 6.6 Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu 1999 · 7.1 Prem Poojari 1999 · 4.7 Adharvam 1989 · 6.9 Poovinnu Puthiya Poonthennal 1986 · 7.3 Adaminte Variyellu 1984 · 7.9 Pallavur Devanarayanan 1999 · 4.1 One Way Ticket 2008 · 3.5 Parinayam 1994 · 7.1 Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku 1983 · 7.5 Sagaram Sakshi 1994 · 6.5 Chakkikotha Chankaran 1989 · 7.4 Sidhartha 1998 · 3.3 Yakshiyum Njanum 2010 · 2.7 Bandhukkal Sathrukkal 1993 · 6.4 Adimakal Udamakal 1987 · 7.1 Mettukudi 1996 · 7.1 Ammayane Sathyam 1993 · 6.3 Maala Yogam 1990 · 6.2 Nanma Niranjavan Srinivasan 1990 · 6.3 Kinnaripuzhayoram 1994 · 6.6 Nakshathra Tharattu 1998 · 5.4 Abhayam Thedi 1986 · 7.3 Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu 1986 · 6.6 Mahanagaram 1992 · 6.5 Rashtram 2006 · 4.2 English Medium 1999 · 6.3 Kappalu Muthalali 2009 · 3.5 Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum 1990 · 6.6 Mayookham 2005 · 6.5 Ullasappoonkattu 1997 · 4.8 Mazha 2000 · 7.1 Dhwani 1988 · 6.4 Adiverukal 1986 · 7.1 Varafalam 1994 · 5.7 Dae! Ingottu nokkiye... 2008 · 2.5 August Club 2013 · 5.3 Kolangal 1981 · 7.7 Vachanam 1989 · 7.2 Iniyum Kadha Thudarum 1985 · 7.1 Mukthi 1988 · 7.0 Sopanam 1993 · 7.3 Koodum Thedi 1985 · 6.8 Ingine Oru Nilapakshi 2000 · 3.7 Puli Varunne Puli 1985 · 5.8 Five Star Hospital 1997 · 4.3 Chilampu 1987 · 6.6 Bharya Swantham Suhruthu 2009 · 4.7 Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar 1985 · 6.5 Grihaprevesam 1992 · 5.7 Ezhara Ponnana 1992 · 3.8 Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu 2012 · 4.1 Geetam 1986 · 6.2 Kaathil Oru Kinnaram 1996 · 4.4 New Year 1989 · 5.4 Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram 1985 · 6.9 Achan Kombath Amma Varambath 1995 · 5.2 Gandharava Kshetram 1972 · 7.5 Ayanam 1985 · 5.9 Ee Kaikalil 1986 · 4.4 Rareeram 1986 · 6.4 Mullamottum Munthiricharum 2012 · 4.3 Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol 1984 · 6.5 Ammavanu Pattiya Amali 1989 · 4.9 Chantha 1995 · 5.1 Onningu Vannengil 1985 · 7.8 Pakal 2006 · 6.6 Ithile Iniyum Varu 1986 · 7.5 Nagarapuranam 1997 · 4.1 Ice Cream 1986 · 6.2 Quotation 2004 · 5.2 Malsaram 2003 · 7.0 Breaking News Live 2013 · 4.5 Aagneyam 1993 · 7.0 Engane Undasane 1984 · 10.0 Itha Oru Snehagatha 1997 Varam 1993