Thilakan
Known for
Acting
Born
July 15, 1935
Birthplace
Ayroor, Kerala, India
Died
September 24, 2012 (aged 77)
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.
Best known work
Ustad Hotel
2012
Manichitrathazhu
1993
Kireedam
1989
Spadikam
1995
Nadodikkattu
1987
Kilukkam
1991
Narasimham
2000
Godfather
1991
Pattanapravesham
1988
Spirit
2012Filmography
2013
August Clubas KPT Menon
2013
God For Saleas Varghese
2013
2013
2012
Scene Onnu Nammude Veeduas Vishwan
2012
Ardhanaarias Nayak
2012
Simhasanamas Bishop
2012
Mullamottum Munthiricharumas Vazhakkula Achan
2012
Ustad Hotelas Kareem
2012
No. 66 Madhura Busas Vettaikaran Varkey
2012
Spiritas Aashan
2011
Indian Rupeeas Achutha Menon
2011
2011
Raghuvinte Swantham Raziyaas Kuttappan Bhagavathar
2010
Sadgamayaas P.K Menon
2010
Yakshiyum Njanumas Narayanji
2010
Nayakanas Vincent Karanavar/ Vincent Vadakkan
2010
Drona 2010as Gupthan Namboothiri
2009
Evidam Swargamanuas Jeremias
2009
Kappalu Muthalalias Lord Yama
2009
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Rajaas Kurumbranaadu Raja Veera Varma
2009
Kerala Cafeas Thirumeni
2009
Vairamas Thalikkulam Avarachan
2009
Ee Pattanathil Bhoothamas Senior Mantharavaadi
2009