Thilakan
Acting
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.
Born: July 15, 1935 · Ayroor, Kerala, India
Filmography (64)
Simhasanam
2012
Ustad Hotel
2012
Spirit
2012
Indian Rupee
2011
Nayakan
2010
Drona 2010
2010
Ividam Swargamanu
2009
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
2009
Kerala Cafe
2009
Ee Pattanathil Bhootham
2009
Red Chillies
2009
Hailesa
2009
Manjadikuru
2008
Before the Rains
2007
Athisayan
2007
Prajapathi
2006
Chinthamani Kolacase
2006
Nerariyan CBI
2005
Vellinakshatram
2004
Kilichundan Mampazham
2003
Kalyanaraman
2002
Priyam
2000
Narasimham
2000
Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal
1999
Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu
1999
Samarasimha Reddy
1999
Meenathil Thalikettu
1998
Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala
1998
Punjabi House
1998
The Truth
1998
Aniyathipraavu
1997
Spadikam
1995
Minnaram
1994
Pavithram
1994
Pingami
1994
Manichitrathazhu
1993
Chenkol
1993
Maya Mayooram
1993
Ayalathe Adheham
1992
Kauravar
1992
Godfather
1991
Mookkilla Rajyathu
1991
Kilukkam
1991
Sandhesam
1991
Perumthachan
1991
Mathilukal
1990
Mrigaya
1989
Kireedam
1989
Season
1989
Moonnam Pakkam
1988
Pattanapravesham
1988
Thaniyavarthanam
1987
Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam
1987
Nadodikkattu
1987
Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
1986
Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam
1986
Gandhinagar 2nd Street
1986
Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil
1986
Irakal
1985
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram
1985
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
1984
Panchavadi Palam
1984
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback
1983
Yavanika
1982