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Thilakan

Acting

0.7 Popularity Jul 15, 1935 (77 years old) Ayroor, Kerala, India

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 (ma...

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.

Filmography 278

2013
August Club Movie

as KPT Menon

2013
God For Sale Movie

as Varghese

2013
2012
2012
Ardhanaari Movie

as Nayak

2012
Simhasanam Movie

as Bishop

2012
Mullamottum Munthiricharum Movie

as Vazhakkula Achan

2012
Ustad Hotel Movie

as Kareem

2012
No. 66 Madhura Bus Movie

as Vettaikaran Varkey

2012
Spirit Movie

as Aashan

2011
Indian Rupee Movie

as Achutha Menon

2011
2011
Raghuvinte Swantham Raziya Movie

as Kuttappan Bhagavathar

2010
Yakshiyum Njanum Movie

as Narayanji

2010
Nayakan Movie

as Vincent Karanavar/ Vincent Vadakkan

2010
Drona 2010 Movie

as Gupthan Namboothiri

2009
Ividam Swargamanu Movie

as Jeremias

2009
Kappalu Muthalali Movie

as Lord Yama

2009
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja Movie

as Kurumbranaadu Raja Veera Varma

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday July 15, 1935 (77 years old)
Died September 24, 2012
Place of Birth Ayroor, Kerala, India
Also Known As തിലകൻ, Surendranatha Thilakan
Years Active 1972 - 2013
Popularity 0.7
Career Stats
278 Total Credits
278 Movie Roles
2 Photos