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
Kanathaya Penkutty
Onningu Vannengil
Chatriyan
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
Sandhesam
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
Aalorungi Arangorungi
Akalathe Ambili
Onnanu Nammal
Sesham Kazhchayil
Top Movie Credits
Kanathaya Penkutty
Matthai
Onningu Vannengil
Pankajakshan Menon
Chatriyan
'Annachi' Arumai Nayagam
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
Home Minister
Sandhesam
Raghavan Nair
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
Alexander
Aalorungi Arangorungi
Prabhakara Menon
Onnanu Nammal
Sethu's father
Sesham Kazhchayil
Lathika's Father