Thilakan
Department: Acting
Biography
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
Ee Mazha Then Mazha
2000
Mangamma
1997
Suyetchai MLA
2006
Venal Kinavukal
1991
Ekantham
2007
Black Truth
2011
Orkkuka Vallappozhum
2009
Vairam
2009
Manja Mantharangal
1987
Manichitrathazhu
1993
Ennu Nathante Nimmi
1986
Valkannadi
2002
Chanakyan
1989
Kallazhagar
1999
Chantha
1995
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
2009
Chathriyan
1990
Nee Venunda Chellam
2006
Spirit
2012
Santhanagopalam
1994
Mullamottum Munthiricharum
2012
Indian Rupee
2011
Simhasanam
2012
Red Chillies
2009
Mukhamudra
1992
Kandathum Kettathum
1988
Godfather
1991
Ustad Hotel
2012
Kilukkam
1991
Kireedam
1989
Gandhinagar 2nd Street
1986
Breaking News Live
2013
Narasimham
2000
Alibhabha
2008
Kauravar
1992
Pingami
1994
Ividam Swargamanu
2009
Chinthamani Kolacase
2006
Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu
2012
Nagarapuranam
1997
August Club
2013
God For Sale
2013
Puli Varunne Puli
1985
Anubandham
1985
Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
1986
No: 1 Snehatheeram Banglore North
1995
The Truth
1998
Moonnam Pakkam
1988
Spadikam
1995
Sagaram Sakshi
1994
Oliyambukal
1990
Kadha, Samvidhanam Kunchacko
2009
Aagneyam
1993
Mathilukal
1990
Enganeyundashaane
1984
Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol
1984
Oduvil Kittiya Vartha
1985
Perumthachan
1991
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
1997
Rajaputhran
1996
Manjadikuru
2008
Gamanam
1994
Udan Pirappu
1993
Chevalier Michael
1992
Ilayum Mullum
1994
Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar
1985
Thirakil Alppam Samayam
1984
Yathra
1985
Mangalam Nerunnu
1984
Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha
1984
Koottinilamkili
1984
Geetham
1986
Ente Kanakkuyil
1985
Ayanam
1985
Katha Ithuvare
1985
Thammil Thammil
1985
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback
1983
Eeran Sandhya
1985
Adimakal Udamakal
1987
Ee Kaikalil
1986
Aalorungi Arangorungi
1986
Ennennum Kannettante
1986
Ice Cream
1986
Kalam Mari Katha Mari
1987
Rareeram
1986
Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal
1986
Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu
1986
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram
1985
Mahanagaram
1992
Ithile Iniyum Varu
1986
Adharvam
1989
Mrigaya
1989
Prem Poojari
1999
Sarovaram
1993
Kuttettan
1990
Sidhartha
1998
Thachiledathu Chundan
1999
Mukthi
1988
Oral Mathram
1997
Elavamkodu Desam
1998
Pallavur Devanarayanan
1999
Nerariyan CBI
2005
Prajapathi
2006
One Way Ticket
2008
Aayudham
2008
Hailesa
2009
Nagaram
2007
Kisan
2006
Kilichundan Mampazham
2003
Pakshe
1994
Kalippattam
1993
Thacholi Varghese Chekavar
1995
Minnaram
1994
Chenkol
1993
Maya Mayooram
1993
Dhanam
1991
Sadayam
1992
Naaduvazhikal
1989
Season
1989
Orkkapurathu
1988
Amrutham Gamaya
1987
Pattanapravesham
1988
Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam
1986
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan
1986
Panchagni
1986
Abhayam Thedi
1986
Kunjattakilikal
1986
Koodum Thedi
1985
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram
1985
Vasantha Sena
1985
Mizhineerppoovukal
1986
Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku
1983
Itha Oru Snehagatha
1997
Naalamkettile Nalla Thambimar
1996
Ashokante Aswathikuttikku 1989
1989
Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil
1986
Irakal
1985
Thaniyavarthanam
1987
Ee Kanni Koodi
1990
Grihaprevesam
1992
Nadodikkattu
1987
Bala
2002
Prasnam Gurutharam
1983
Five Star Hospital
1997
Raadha Madhavam
1990
Ayudha Poojai
1995
Oozham
1988
Makante Achan
2009
Drona 2010
2010
Yes Your Honour
2006
Adaminte Vaariyellu
1984
Saaphalyam
1999
Rajavazhcha
1990
Nayakan
2010
Njangalude Kochu Doctor
1989
Kalyanaraman
2002
My Dear Muthachan
1992
Sandhesam
1991
Witness
1988
Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu
1999
Kudumbapuranam
1988
Pavithram
1994
Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal
1999
Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala
1998
Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam
1987
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
1990
Aniyathipraavu
1997
Karma
1995
Varnam
1989
Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan
1990
Randam Bhavam
2001
Varaphalam
1994
Nakshatratharattu
1998
Ente Sreekuttikku
1993
Before the Rains
2007
Ullasappoonkattu
1997
Minnaminuginum Minnukettu
1995
English Medium
1999
Dae! Ingottu Nokkiye...
2008
Kudumba Visesham
1994
Kinnaripuzhayoram
1994
Mookkilla Rajyathu
1991
Chukkan
1994
Ingane Oru Nilapakshi
2000
Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty
1991
Ammayane Sathyam
1993
Ishtadanam
1997
Ayalathe Adheham
1992
Achan Kombath Amma Varambath
1995
Priyam
2000
Gangothri
1997
Malayogam
1990
Ammavanu Pattiya Amali
1989
Ezhara Ponnana
1992
Kaathil Oru Kinnaram
1996
Ghazal
1993
Sangham
1988
Meenathil Thalikettu
1998
Panchavadi Palam
1984
Sargam
1992
Yavanika
1982
Metukudi
1996
Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki
1985
Onnanu Nammal
1984
Adiverukal
1986
Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum
1995
Aduthaduthu
1984
Mayilpeelikkavu
1998
Kerala Cafe
2009
Akalathe Ambili
1985
Ulkadal
1979
Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum
1990
Uyarangalil
1984
Dracula 2012
2013
Ee Pattanathil Bhootham
2009
O' Faby
1993
Chakkikotha Chankaran
1989
Kolangal
1981
And There Was a Village...
1987
Sesham Kazhchayil
1983
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
1983
Pooram
1989
New Year
1989
Pranayakalam
2007
Pakal
2006
Athisayan
2007
Kathakku Pinnil
1987
Bandhukkal Sathrukkal
1993
Bharya Swantham Suhruthu
2009
Kalabham
2006
Kanmazha Peyyum Munpe
2009
Raghuvinte Swantham Raziya
2011
Rashtram
2006
Yakshiyum Njanum
2010
Mayookham
2005
Gandharavakshetram
1972
Ardhanaari
2012
Kattukuthira
1990
Quotation
2004
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
1984
Upaharam
1985
Samagamam
1993
Punjabi House
1998
Boopathi
1997
Vellinakshatram
2004
Sathyam
2004
Sopanam
1993
Daivathinte Vikrithikal
1992
Kanathaya Penkutty
1985
Nakhakshathangal
1986
Parinayam
1994
Aravindhan
1997
Nee Varuvolam
1997
Chilambu
1987
Vendor Daniel State Licency
1994
Kadavu
1991
No. 66 Madhura Bus
2012
Vrutham
1987
Mazha
2000
Rithubhedam
1987
Achuvettante Veedu
1987
Peter Scott
1995
Oru Swakaryam
1983
Dhwani
1988
Akkacheyude Kunjuvava
1985
Varam
1993
Kulam
1997
Champion Thomas
1990
Rishyasringan
1997
Malsaram
2003
Idanazhiyil Oru Kaloocha
1987
Oru Kudakeezhil
1985
Jaathakam
1989
Jaithra Yaathra
1987
Vaachalam
1997
Vachanam
1989
Kappalu Muthalali
2009
Samarasimha Reddy
1999
Onningu Vannengil
1985
Iniyum Kadha Thudarum
1985
Ghoshayaathra
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