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.
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Filmography
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KPT Menon
August Club (2013)
Movie
Varghese
God For Sale (2013)
Movie
Stranger
Dracula 2012 (2013)
Movie
Breaking News Live (2013)
Movie
Nayak
Ardhanaari (2012)
Movie
Vishwan
Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu (2012)
Movie
Bishop
Simhasanam (2012)
Movie
Vazhakkula Achan
Mullamottum Munthiricharum (2012)
Movie
Kareem Ikka
Ustad Hotel (2012)
Movie
Vettaikaran Varkey
No. 66 Madhura Bus (2012)
Movie
Aashan
Spirit (2012)
Movie
Achutha Menon
Indian Rupee (2011)
Movie
Black Truth (2011)
Movie
Kuttappan Bhagavathar
Raghuvinte Swantham Raziya (2011)
Movie
Narayanji
Yakshiyum Njanum (2010)
Movie
Vincent Karanavar / Vincent Vadakkan
Nayakan (2010)
Movie
Gupthan Namboothiri
Drona 2010 (2010)
Movie
Jeremias
Ividam Swargamanu (2009)
Movie
Kurumbranaadu Raja Veeravarma
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (2009)
Movie
Kerala Cafe (2009)
Movie
Thalikkulam Avarachan
Vairam (2009)
Movie
Senior Mantharavaadi
Ee Pattanathil Bhootham (2009)
Movie
Bharya Swantham Suhruthu (2009)
Movie
Maani Varghese
Red Chillies (2009)
Movie
Psychiatrist
Kadha, Samvidhanam Kunchacko (2009)
Movie
Hailesa (2009)
Movie
KC Francis
Makante Achan (2009)
Movie
Sethumadhavan
Orkkuka Vallappozhum (2009)
Movie
Kanmazha Peyyum Munpe (2009)
Movie
Muthassan
Manjadikuru (2008)
Movie
Police Commissioner's father-in-law
Alibhabha (2008)
Movie
Madhavan
Aayudham (2008)
Movie
Karunakaran Ezhuthachan
One Way Ticket (2008)
Movie
Dae! Ingottu Nokkiye... (2008)
Movie
T.K.'s father
Before the Rains (2007)
Movie
Nagaram (2007)
Movie
Pranayakalam (2007)
Movie
Fr. Chanthakkadan
Athisayan (2007)
Movie
Actor
Ekantham (2007)
Movie
Kunjappan
Pakal (2006)
Movie
Yes Your Honour (2006)
Movie
Sivarama Bhagavathar
Kalabham (2006)
Movie
Grand Father
Kisan (2006)
Movie
Vellodi
Prajapathi (2006)
Movie
Suyetchai MLA (2006)
Movie
Veeramani Warrier
Chinthamani Kolacase (2006)
Movie
Viswanathan
Nee Venunda Chellam (2006)
Movie
Saghav Gopalan
Rashtram (2006)
Movie
Mayookham (2005)
Movie
Kapra
Nerariyan CBI (2005)
Movie
Sankaran
Quotation (2004)
Movie
Ayyappan Nair
Sathyam (2004)
Movie
Valliyankattu Thirumeni
Vellinakshatram (2004)
Movie
Actor
Malsaram (2003)
Movie
Chekutty Muthalali
Kilichundan Mampazham (2003)
Movie
Meppattu Thirumeni
Kalyanaraman (2002)
Movie
Raghavan
Valkannadi (2002)
Movie
Paranthaman
Bala (2002)
Movie
Govindji
Randam Bhavam (2001)
Movie
Church Priest
Priyam (2000)
Movie
Ingane Oru Nilapakshi (2000)
Movie
Dr.
Mazha (2000)
Movie
M.K. Menon
Narasimham (2000)
Movie
Ee Mazha Then Mazha (2000)
Movie
Assistant Educational Officer
English Medium (1999)
Movie
Kochuthoma
Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal (1999)
Movie
Natesan muthalali
Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (1999)
Movie
Pallavur Sreekanta Pothuval
Pallavur Devanarayanan (1999)
Movie
Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum (1999)
Movie
Prem Poojari (1999)
Movie
Vikraman Nair
Thachiledathu Chundan (1999)
Movie
Kallazhagar (1999)
Movie
Saaphalyam (1999)
Movie
Govindan Nambeesan
Meenathil Thalikettu (1998)
Movie
Karunan
Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998)
Movie
Kaimal
Punjabi House (1998)
Movie
Vallyathan
Mayilpeelikkavu (1998)
Movie
Raghavan
Sidhartha (1998)
Movie
Mooss
Elavamkodu Desam (1998)
Movie
Patteri
The Truth (1998)
Movie
Nakshatratharattu (1998)
Movie
Itha Oru Snehagatha (1997)
Movie
Shekhara Menon
Oral Mathram (1997)
Movie
Sathya Narayanan
Nagarapuranam (1997)
Movie
Adv.Ramaiyyer
Gangothri (1997)
Movie
Bava / Chindan (Aged)
Boopathi (1997)
Movie
Adhruman
Oru Yaatra Mozhi (1997)
Movie
Gopalakrishnan Naidu
Aravindhan (1997)
Movie
John Fernandes
Ullasappoonkattu (1997)
Movie
Kudaman Pillai
Kulam (1997)
Movie
Rishyasringan (1997)
Movie
Ishtadanam (1997)
Movie
Raghupal
Aniyathipraavu (1997)
Movie
Actor
Mangamma (1997)
Movie
Madhavan Nair
Nee Varuvolam (1997)
Movie
Metukudi (1996)
Movie
Dr. Unnithan
Kaathil Oru Kinnaram (1996)
Movie
Rasheed Khan
Naalamkettile Nalla Thambimar (1996)
Movie
Balaraman
Rajaputhran (1996)
Movie
Minnaminuginum Minnukettu (1995)
Movie
Ayudha Poojai (1995)
Movie
Vijayabhaskars's father
No: 1 Snehatheeram Banglore North (1995)
Movie
Minister Keshavan Nair
Chantha (1995)
Movie
Achuthan Nair
Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum (1995)
Movie
Avarachan
Thacholi Varghese Chekavar (1995)
Movie
Actor
Karma (1995)
Movie
Mahendran Thampi
Achan Kombath Amma Varambath (1995)
Movie
Chacko Master
Spadikam (1995)
Movie
John Dominic/ Iqbal Quraishi
Peter Scott (1995)
Movie
Actor
Santhanagopalam (1994)
Movie
Chukkan (1994)
Movie
Sagaram Sakshi (1994)
Movie
Ilayum Mullum (1994)
Movie
Achan
Varaphalam (1994)
Movie
Actor
Parinayam (1994)
Movie
Contractor Vikraman
Pakshe (1994)
Movie
Mathews
Minnaram (1994)
Movie
Actor
Gamanam (1994)
Movie
Madhavan Nair
Kudumba Visesham (1994)
Movie
Kinnaripuzhayoram (1994)
Movie
Easwara Pillai
Pavithram (1994)
Movie
Kumaran
Pingami (1994)
Movie
Vendor Daniel
Vendor Daniel State Licency (1994)
Movie
Brahmadattan Nampoothirippaadu
Manichitrathazhu (1993)
Movie
Sarovaram (1993)
Movie
Velu Asan
Aagneyam (1993)
Movie
Commissioner Nair
O' Faby (1993)
Movie
Marthandan, the father of Sumathi
Udan Pirappu (1993)
Movie
Actor
Chenkol (1993)
Movie
Thanoor Shankunni Menon
Maya Mayooram (1993)
Movie
Menon
Kalippattam (1993)
Movie
Ghazal (1993)
Movie
R. Varghese Mathew
Ammayane Sathyam (1993)
Movie
Balakrishnan Nair
Ente Sreekuttikku (1993)
Movie
Pallivathukkal Kariyachan
Samagamam (1993)
Movie
Sopanam (1993)
Movie
Varam (1993)
Movie
Damodaran
Bandhukkal Sathrukkal (1993)
Movie
Sivan Pillai
Ayalathe Adheham (1992)
Movie
Parameswaran / Major A. K. Menon
My Dear Muthachan (1992)
Movie
Chevalier Mikhayel
Chevalier Michael (1992)
Movie
Kelu Writer
Mahanagaram (1992)
Movie
Dr. Nambiar
Sadayam (1992)
Movie
Kumaran Vaidyar
Daivathinte Vikrithikal (1992)
Movie
Madhava Menon
Ezhara Ponnana (1992)
Movie
Achuthan Pilla / Ananthan Pilla
Mughamudra (1992)
Movie
Thekkemadom Nampoothiri
Sargam (1992)
Movie
Aliyar
Kauravar (1992)
Movie
Grihaprevesam (1992)
Movie
Actor
Swaroopam (1992)
Movie
Gopalakrishnan Nair
Venal Kinavukal (1991)
Movie
Balaraman
Godfather (1991)
Movie
Kesavan
Mookilla Rajyathu (1991)
Movie
Itichen
Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty (1991)
Movie
Justice Pillai
Kilukkam (1991)
Movie
Thankams father
Dhanam (1991)
Movie
Raghavan Nair
Sandhesam (1991)
Movie
Kadavu (1991)
Movie
Raman / Perumthachan
Perumthachan (1991)
Movie
Varkey
Malayogam (1990)
Movie
N S Anandapadmanabhan
Raadha Madhavam (1990)
Movie
PC Nair
Champion Thomas (1990)
Movie
Arumai Nayagam (Annachi)
Chathriyan (1990)
Movie
Karunettan
Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum (1990)
Movie
Chaco
Kuttettan (1990)
Movie
John Mathew
Oliyambukal (1990)
Movie
Simon
Ee Kanni Koodi (1990)
Movie
Kochuvava
Kattukuthira (1990)
Movie
Jail Warder
Mathilukal (1990)
Movie
Madhava Panikkar
Rajavazhcha (1990)
Movie
Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan (1990)
Movie
M. R. C.
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam (1990)
Movie
Rev. Father Panangodan
Mrigaya (1989)
Movie
Madhava Menon
Chanakyan (1989)
Movie
Punnoose
Kaalal Pada (1989)
Movie
Raghavan Thampi
Chakkikotha Chankaran (1989)
Movie
Achuthan Nair
Kireedam (1989)
Movie
Major M. K. Nair
Varnam (1989)
Movie
Mekkadan
Adharvam (1989)
Movie
Adv Mathew Philip
New Year (1989)
Movie
Shankaran
Naaduvazhikal (1989)
Movie
Season (1989)
Movie
Ammavanu Pattiya Amali (1989)
Movie
Devan's father
Njangalude Kochu Doctor (1989)
Movie
Actor
Pooram (1989)
Movie
Appukuttan Nair
Jaathakam (1989)
Movie
Vettukuzhy
Dhwani (1988)
Movie
Kunjunni Nair
Mukthi (1988)
Movie
Thampi
Moonnam Pakkam (1988)
Movie
Ananthan Nambiar
Pattanapravesham (1988)
Movie
Rappayi
Sangham (1988)
Movie
Sankaran Nair
Kudumbapuranam (1988)
Movie
J J
Orkkapurathu (1988)
Movie
Vikraman Nair
Witness (1988)
Movie
Oozham (1988)
Movie
Kandathum Kettathum (1988)
Movie
Damodaran Nair
Achuvettante Veedu (1987)
Movie
Actor
Thaniyavarthanam (1987)
Movie
A Father
Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam (1987)
Movie
Kurup
Amrutham Gamaya (1987)
Movie
Raman
Oridathu (1987)
Movie
Kalam Mari Katha Mari (1987)
Movie
Vrutham (1987)
Movie
Appu Nair
Chilampu (1987)
Movie
Ananthan Nambiar
Nadodikkattu (1987)
Movie
Gopalan
Adimakal Udamakal (1987)
Movie
Actor
Rithubhedam (1987)
Movie
Mathew Paul
Manja Mantharangal (1987)
Movie
Kathakku Pinnil (1987)
Movie
C.I. Chithambaram
Ennu Nathante Nimmi (1986)
Movie
Dr. Tharakan
Rareeram (1986)
Movie
Kesava Kurup
Geetham (1986)
Movie
Ummachan
Ee Kaikalil (1986)
Movie
Adiverukal (1986)
Movie
Chandrasekhara Menon/Neetha's father and Benny's grandfather
Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal (1986)
Movie
Uncle
Nakhakshathangal (1986)
Movie
Omanakuttan
Ice Cream (1986)
Movie
Paul Pailokkaran
Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal (1986)
Movie
Damodaran
Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam (1986)
Movie
Actor
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan (1986)
Movie
Raman
Panchagni (1986)
Movie
P.K. Nair
Abhayam Thedi (1986)
Movie
Kumara Varma
Mizhineerppoovukal (1986)
Movie
Ayyappan Nair
Kunjattakilikal (1986)
Movie
Maya's father
Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986)
Movie
Prabhakara Menon
Aalorungi Arangorungi (1986)
Movie
Actor
Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu (1986)
Movie
Viswambharan
Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil (1986)
Movie
Actor
Ennennum Kannettante (1986)
Movie
Kaimal
Ithile Iniyum Varu (1986)
Movie
Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki (1985)
Movie
Divakaran
Upaharam (1985)
Movie
Matthai
Kanathaya Penkutty (1985)
Movie
Kuttithanam Kurup
Puli Varunne Puli (1985)
Movie
Krishna Pillai
Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar (1985)
Movie
Jailor
Yathra (1985)
Movie
Mathews
Irakal (1985)
Movie
Kuttan Nair
Ente Kanakkuyil (1985)
Movie
Akkacheyude Kunjuvava (1985)
Movie
Priest
Ayanam (1985)
Movie
Unnithan
Vasantha Sena (1985)
Movie
M.N.Nambiar
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram (1985)
Movie
Priest
Koodum Thedi (1985)
Movie
Katha Ithuvare (1985)
Movie
Menon
Anubandham (1985)
Movie
Oduvil Kittiya Vartha (1985)
Movie
Menon
Thammil Thammil (1985)
Movie
Eeran Sandhya (1985)
Movie
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram (1985)
Movie
Akalathe Ambili (1985)
Movie
Sethu's father
Onnanu Nammal (1984)
Movie
Viswanathan Nair
Enganeyundashaane (1984)
Movie
Kurup
Uyarangalil (1984)
Movie
Alexander
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu (1984)
Movie
Ishak Tharakan
Panchavadi Palam (1984)
Movie
Thankappan Pillai
Aduthaduthu (1984)
Movie
Mammukka
Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha (1984)
Movie
Mangalam Nerunnu (1984)
Movie
Devasya
Koottinilamkili (1984)
Movie
Sankaran Nair
Thirakil Alppam Samayam (1984)
Movie
Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol (1984)
Movie
Purushothaman Nair
Adaminte Vaariyellu (1984)
Movie
Home Minister
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla (1983)
Movie
V S Korattoor
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback (1983)
Movie
Fr. Joseph Sebastian
Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku (1983)
Movie
Lathika's Father
Sesham Kazhchayil (1983)
Movie
Oru Swakaryam (1983)
Movie
Vakkachan
Yavanika (1982)
Movie
Varkey
Kolangal (1981)
Movie
Rahulan's Father
Ulkadal (1979)
Movie
Guest at Satheeshan's house
Gandharavakshetram (1972)
Movie
8
Bawa / Chindan
Bhoopathi
Movie
Ashokante Aswathikuttikku 1989
Movie
Five Star Hospital
Movie
Prasnam Gurutharam
Movie
Adv. K. Prabhakara Menon
Arangu
Movie
Ratings
Average 4.91
Based on 133 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1935-07-15
Deathday2012-09-24 (77 years old)
Birth PlaceAyiroor, India
ChildrenShobi Thilakan, Shammi Thilakan
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known Asതിലകൻ, Surendranatha Thilakan
AwardsPadma Shri in arts, Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor, Filmfare Awards South, National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
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