Thilakan
Known for
Thilakan appears in film and television credits as an Indian actor, though the paper trail is a thin one. 'Ustad Hotel' is the film his name is usually tied to, playing Kareem. 'Manichitrathazhu' appears under his name too. The debut came at 37. The genre that repeats is comedy. Under his name sit 182 credits.
Thilakan
182 Movies
Thilakan appears in film and television credits as an Indian actor, though the paper trail is a thin one. 'Ustad Hotel' is the film his name is usually tied to, playing Kareem. 'Manichitrathazhu' appears under his name too. The debut came at 37. The genre that repeats is comedy. Under his name sit 182 credits.
Movies
Plays Police Commissioner's father-in-law
Alibhabha
2008
Plays Unnithan
Vasantha Sena
1985
Plays Matthai
Kanathaya Penkutty
1985
Plays Appukuttan Nair
Manjadikuru
2008
Plays John Fernandez
Ullasappoonkattu
1997
Plays Home Minister
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
1983
Plays Adhruman
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
1997
Plays 'Annachi' Arumai Nayagam
Chatriyan
1990
Plays Chekutty Muthalali
Kilichundan Mampazham
2003
Plays Chacko Master
Spadikam
1995
Plays Priest
Koodum Thedi
1985
Plays Raghavan Nair
Sandhesam
1991
Plays Madhavan
Aayudham
2008
Plays Vazhakkula Achan
Mullamottum Munthiricharum
2012
Plays Avarachan
Thacholi Varghese Chekavar
1995
Plays Shankaran
Naaduvazhikal
1989
Plays Kumaran Vaidyar
Daivathinte Vikrithikal
1992
Plays Menon
Anubandham
1985
Plays Vikraman Contractor
Pakshe
1994
Plays Kurup
Uyarangalil
1984
Plays Shalini's foster father
Hailesa
2009
Plays Vakkachan
Yavanika
1982
Plays V S Korattoor
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback
1983
Plays Vishwambaran
Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil
1986
Plays Gopalan
Adimakal Udamakal
1987
Plays Raghavan Thampi
Chakkikotha Chankaran
1989
Plays Damodaran
Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam
1986
Plays Raghupal
Aniyathipraavu
1997
Plays Damodaran
Bandhukkal Sathrukkal
1993
Plays Balaraman
Godfather
1991
Plays Chandrasekhara Menon/Neetha's father and Benny's grandfather
Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal
1986
Plays Yamarajan
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan
1986
Plays J J
Orkkapurathu
1988
Plays Govindji
Randam Bhavam
2001
Plays Chaco
Kuttettan
1990
Plays Alexander
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
1984
Plays Rappayi
Sangham
1988
Plays Karunan
Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala
1998
Plays Thankappan Pillai
Aduthaduthu
1984
Plays Vijayabhaskars's father
No: 1 Snehatheeram Banglore North
1995
Plays Priest
Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam
1987
Plays Kelu Writer
Mahanagaram
1992
Plays M. R. C.
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
1990
Plays AEO
English Medium
1999
Plays Madhava Menon
Ezhara Ponnana
1992
Plays Madhava Menon
Chanakyan
1989
Plays Fr. Joseph Sebastian
Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku
1983
Plays Kochuvava
Kattukuthira
1990
Plays Brahmadattan Nampoothirippaadu
Manichitrathazhu
1993
Plays Thirumeni
Kerala Cafe
2009
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KPT Menon
2013
Film
God For Sale
Varghese
2013
Film
Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu
Vishwan
2012
Film
Ardhanaari
Nayak
2012
Film
Simhasanam
Bishop
2012
Film
Mullamottum Munthiricharum
Vazhakkula Achan
2012
Film
Ustad Hotel
Kareem
2012
Film
No. 66 Madhura Bus
Vettaikaran Varkey
2012
Film
Spirit
Aashan
2012
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thilakan still alive?
Thilakan passed away on September 24, 2012 at age 77.
What are the most famous roles of Thilakan?
Thilakan is best known for roles in Ustad Hotel, Manichitrathazhu, Kireedam.
How many movies has Thilakan been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1972), Thilakan has appeared in 182 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Thilakan's first movie?
The career of Thilakan began with Gandharavakshetram (1972).
What is Thilakan's most recent movie or series?
Thilakan's most recent release is August Club, which premiered on July 16, 2013.
Thilakan
1935-07-15 · 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 (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.