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 188 credits.
Thilakan
188 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 188 credits.
Movies
Plays Padmanabhan Nair
Annarakkannanum Thannalayathu
2010
Plays Raghavan Thampi
Chakkikotha Chankaran
1989
Plays R. Varghese Mathew
Ammayane Sathyam
1993
Plays Father Kochuthazham
British Market
1998
Plays Brahmadattan Nampoothirippaadu
Manichitrathazhu
1993
Plays Vakkachan
Yavanika
1982
Plays Justice Pillai
Kilukkam
1991
Plays Kareem
Ustad Hotel
2012
Plays T.K.'s father
Before the Rains
2007
Plays Thirumeni
Kerala Cafe
2009
Plays Valliyankattu Thirumeni
Vellinakshatram
2004
Plays J J
Orkkapurathu
1988
Plays Balaraman
Godfather
1991
Plays Achuthan Nair
Kireedam
1989
Plays Damodaran
Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam
1986
Plays Ettuveettil Natesan Muthalali
Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu
1999
Plays Raghavan Nair
Sandhesam
1991
Plays Thankams father
Dhanam
1991
Plays Fr. Chanthakkadan
Athisayan
2007
Plays Dr. K. V. G Nambiar
Sadayam
1992
Plays Illipanath Narayanan Kumaran (Kumarettan)
Pingami
1994
Plays Alexander
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
1984
Plays Paul Pailokkaaran
Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
1986
Plays 'Annachi' Arumai Nayagam
Chatriyan
1990
Plays Chacko Master
Spadikam
1995
Plays Ananthan Nambiar
Nadodikkattu
1987
Plays Achutha Menon
Indian Rupee
2011
Plays Yamarajan
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan
1986
Plays Avarachan
Thacholi Varghese Chekavar
1995
Plays Ananthan Nambiar
Pattanapravesham
1988
Plays Shankaran
Naaduvazhikal
1989
Plays Raman / Perumthachan
Perumthachan
1991
Plays Priest
Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam
1987
Plays Kurumbranaadu Raja Veera Varma
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
2009
Plays Menon
Anubandham
1985
Plays Vallyathan
Mayilpeelikkavu
1998
Plays Maranchery Karunakara Menon
Narasimham
2000
Plays Kaimal
Punjabi House
1998
Plays Easwara Pillai
Pavithram
1994
Plays Fr. Joseph Sebastian
Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku
1983
Plays V S Korattoor
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback
1983
Plays M. R. C.
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
1990
Plays Damodaran
Bandhukkal Sathrukkal
1993
Plays Bishop
Simhasanam
2012
Plays Madhava Menon
Chanakyan
1989
Plays Appukuttan Nair
Manjadikuru
2008
Plays Chandrasekhara Menon/Neetha's father and Benny's grandfather
Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal
1986
Plays Senior Mantharavaadi
Ee Pattanathil Bhootham
2009
Plays Chekutty Muthalali
Kilichundan Mambazham
2003
Plays Jailor
Yathra
1985
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August Club
KPT Menon
2013
Film
God For Sale
Varghese
2013
Film
Ardhanaari
Nayak
2012
Film
Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu
Vishwan
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 188 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.