Thilakan
Born: 1935-07-15
Birthplace: Ayroor, Kerala, India
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
Sandhesam
Chatriyan
Kanathaya Penkutty
Akalathe Ambili
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
Orkkuka Vallappozhum
Sesham Kazhchayil
Onnanu Nammal
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
Kalam Mari Katha Mari
Top Movie Credits
Sandhesam
Raghavan Nair
Chatriyan
'Annachi' Arumai Nayagam
Kanathaya Penkutty
Matthai
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
Home Minister
Orkkuka Vallappozhum
Sethumadhavan
Sesham Kazhchayil
Lathika's Father
Onnanu Nammal
Sethu's father
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
Alexander