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Edappal Ponnamkuzhi Veettil Parameswaran Sukumaran Nair (10 June 1948 – 16 June 1997), known mononymously as Sukumaran, was an Indian actor and producer of
Malayalam films Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam ...
. Sukumaran became a popular film star in
Malayalam cinema Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, '' Elippathaya ...
during the 1970s. He was considered one of the superstar trios of Malayalam cinema during the late 1970s and early 1980s along with
Soman Soman (or GD, EA 1210, Zoman, PFMP, A-255, systematic name: ''O''-pinacolyl methylphosphonofluoridate) is an extremely toxic chemical substance. It is a nerve agent, interfering with normal functioning of the mammalian nervous system by inhibiti ...
and
Jayan Krishnan Nair (25 July 1939 – 16 November 1980), better known by his stage name Jayan, was an Indian actor, naval officer, stunt performer and cultural icon of the 1970s and 1980s. He starred in over 150 Malayalam films. During his film car ...
. Later, he became known for his
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and antagonistic roles during the 1980s and 1990s, notably the villain in ''
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''(1994) and '' Onnaam Muhurtham''(1991), playing character roles in films like '' Souhrudam''(1990). In 1978, he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in M. T. Vasudevan Nair's '' Bandhanam''. As a producer, he produced such films as '' Irakal'' and ''
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''. On 16 June 1997, Sukumaran suffered a massive heart attack and died. He was 49 at the time of his death.


Early life

Sukumaran was born at Edappal, Ponnani taluk,
Malabar District Malabar District, also known as Malayalam District, was an administrative district on the southwestern Malabar Coast of Bombay Presidency (1792-1800) and Madras Presidency (1800-1947) in British India, and independent India's Madras State (19 ...
,
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,
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(Present-day
Malappuram District Malappuram (), is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala, with a coastline of . It is the most populous district of Kerala, which is home to around 13% of the total population of the state. The district was formed on 16 June 196 ...
,
Kerala Kerala ( ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South Ca ...
,
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) in the year 1948 as the eldest son of Parameshwaran Nair and Subhadra P Nair.Weblokam �
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He had two younger brothers and a sister. Dr Sethumadhavan, Dr Sivadasan and Smt Sathee Devi. Sukumaran was educated at St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Pala, and at
Church Mission Society Higher Secondary School, Thrissur Church Mission Society Boys Higher Secondary School (CMSHSS) is a higher secondary school located in Thrissur city, of Kerala state, in India. The school was started by CMS missionary in 1845. CMS Boys HSS, Thrissur is one of the oldest schoo ...
. After completing his master's degree in English literature from University College, Trivandrum with gold medal, he began a job as a college lecturer for three years at Government College, Kasaragod and Scott Christian College,
Nagercoil Nagercoil, also spelt as Nagarkovil ("Temple of the Nāgas", or Nagaraja-Temple), is a city and the administrative headquarters of Kanyakumari District in Tamil Nadu state, India. Situated close to the tip of the Indian peninsula, it lies on ...
.


Career

During his tenure teaching English at Scott Christian College in
Nagercoil Nagercoil, also spelt as Nagarkovil ("Temple of the Nāgas", or Nagaraja-Temple), is a city and the administrative headquarters of Kanyakumari District in Tamil Nadu state, India. Situated close to the tip of the Indian peninsula, it lies on ...
, Tamil Nadu, Sukumaran got an offer to act in the Malayalam movie '' Nirmalyam'', directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. He accepted the role of a defiant youngster in the film. The film went on to win accolades from all over and won a couple of
National Film Awards The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorat ...
as well. Despite being noted as a talented actor, Sukumaran did not receive any offers for some time after. He was thinking of returning to the teaching profession, when he was offered a role in ''Shankupushpam''. With that film, Sukumaran carved a niche for himself in the
Malayalam film Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, '' Elippathaya ...
industry. He worked with director
P. Venu P. Venu (8 November 1940 – 25 May 2011), was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and lyricist with over 20 films to his name.His directorial venture Udhyogastha in 1967 was the first-ever multi-star cast film of the south Indi ...
in the film ''Thacholi Thankappan'' (1983). ''Thakilu Kottampuram'', directed by Balukiriyath was one of his Best films in the 80s, He then went on to act in substantial roles in films such as ''
Avalude Ravukal ''Avalude Ravukal'' () is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by A. Sheriff. The film explores the life of Raji ( Seema), a teenage prostitute and those of the people around her. Upon release, the fi ...
'', ''Angadi'', ''Bandhanam'', ''Etho Oru Swapnam'', ''Manasa Vacha Karmana'', ''Ahimsha'', ''Spodanam'', '' Shalini Ente Koottukari'', ''Angakkuri'', ''
Kolilakkam ''Kolilakkam'' () is a 1981 Malayalam-language action thriller film, written and directed by P. N. Sundaram, and starring Jayan. The film was a box office hit. The movie was a remake of the 1965 Hindi film '' Waqt''. Premise Three brothers, ...
'', ''Theekkadal'', ''Sandarbam'', ''
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'' and ''Kottayam Kunjachanan''. By the year 1985, he had stopped playing hero roles. His role as a defiant police officer in ''
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu ''Oru CBI Diary Kurippu'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film directed by K. Madhu, written by S. N. Swamy, and starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Jagathy Sreekumar, Mukesh, and Sukumaran. The lead character, CBI offi ...
'' and its sequel ''
Jagratha ''Jagratha: CBI Diary - Part 2'' (transl. Warning) is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language investigative thriller film directed by K. Madhu, starring Mammootty, Mukesh and Jagathy Sreekumar. It is the second movie in the CBI investigative thri ...
'', directed by
K. Madhu K. Madhu is an Indian film director and producer who works predominantly in the Malayalam film industry. He made his debut with '' Malarum Kiliyum'' and has directed over 30 feature films in various languages (Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu & Kann ...
, was noted for its characterisation and earned cult status when the third sequel in the series, ''
Sethurama Iyer CBI ''Sethurama Iyer CBI'' is a 2004 Malayalam-language mystery crime film directed by K Madhu.The movie is written by S. N. Swami, and The movie stars Mammootty in titular role. Actors Mukesh and Jagathy Sreekumar played important supporting ro ...
'', had Sai Kumar portraying the son of the police officer, with the mannerisms and voice tone of Sukumaran. Sukumaran won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor in 1978 for his role in ''Bandhanam''. Sukumaran had his own production company, called Indraraj Creations. One of his productions ''Irakal'', directed by K. G. George, was selected for the Indian Panorama in the
International Film Festival of India The International Film Festival of India (IFFI), founded in 1952, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. Held annually, currently in the state of Goa, on the western coast of the country, the festival aims at providing a common p ...
(IFFI). The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) had sidelined and unofficially banned Sukumaran from films for around three years during the mid-90s, for some of the comments he made on the industry and its politics. His last film was ''Shibiram'', directed by T. S. Suresh Babu. Sukumaran died suddenly due to a massive
heart attack A myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow decreases or stops to the coronary artery of the heart, causing damage to the heart muscle. The most common symptom is chest pain or discomfort which ma ...
on 16 June 1997.


Personal life

Sukumaran married actress
Mallika Sukumaran Mohamallika Pillai (born 4 November 1954), better known as Mallika Sukumaran is an Indian actress and businesswoman, known for her works in Malayalam cinema. She debuted in 1974 with the Malayalam film ''Utharayanam'' by G. Aravindan. Since th ...
on 17 October 1978. They have two sons, both work in Malayalam film industry; Indrajith Sukumaran and
Prithviraj Sukumaran Prithviraj Sukumaran (born 16 October 1982) is an Indian actor, director, producer and playback singer primarily working in Malayalam cinema. He has also done Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films. He acted in more than 100 films in a variety of ...
. Actress
Poornima Mohan Poornima Indrajith (née Poornima Mohan; born 13 December) is an Indian actress and television presenter who works in mainly in Malayalam cinema. Apart from that, she is a fashion designer. She is married to actor Indrajith Sukumaran. Early an ...
and journalist Supriya Menon are his daughters-in-law. His grand daughter Prarthana Indrajith is a
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.


Awards

* Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor – 1978 – ''Bandhanam'' (directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair)


Filmography

*'' Nirmalyam'' (1973) - Appu *'' Neelakannukal'' (1974) *''Ayodhya'' (1975) Guest role *'' Chumaduthangi'' (1975) *'' Omanakkunju'' (1975) *'' Priye Ninakku Vendi'' (1975) *'' Ullasa Yaathra'' (1975) *'' Ulsavam'' (1975) - Nanu *''
Utharayanam ''Uttarayanam'' ( en, Throne of Capricorn) is a 1975 Malayalam-language film directed by G. Aravindan and written by Thikkodiyan. Aravindan debuted with this film. The film, which exposes opportunism and hypocrisy set against the backdrop of th ...
'' (1975) *'' Lakshmi Vijayam'' (1976) *'' Amme Anupame'' (1977) *'' Angeekaaram'' (1977) - Ravi *'' Innale Innu'' (1977) *''
Santha Oru Devatha ''Santha Oru Devatha'' is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Madhu, Sukumari, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Jose Prakash. The film has musical score by M. K. ...
'' (1977) *'' Sankhupushpam'' (1977) - Venu *''
Sooryakanthi ''Sooryakanthi'' is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Baby. Screenplay and story are by Surasu. The film stars Sukumaran, Sudheer, Kuthiravattam Pappu, M. G. Soman and Mallika Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by ...
'' (1977) *'' Aazhi Alayaazhi'' (1978) *'' Bandhanam'' (1978) - Unnikrishnan Menon *'' Bhrashtu'' (1978) *''
Ee Manohara Theeram ''Ee Manoharatheeram'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi. The film stars Madhu, Jayan, Jayabharathi and Vidhubhala in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * Madhu as Ravi *Sukumaran as Vishn ...
'' (1978) - Chandrashekhara Menon *''
Etho Oru Swapnam ''Etho Oru Swapnam'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Sheela, Sukumaran, Sreelatha Namboothiri, Jagathy Sreekumar and Jayan in the lead roles. The film has music ...
'' (1978) *'' Gaandharvam'' (1978) *'' Ini Aval Urangatte'' (1978) *'' Jayikkaanaay Janichavan'' (1978) *''
Kalpavriksham ''Kalpavriksham'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan and produced by T. K. K. Nambiar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Jayabharathi, Bhavani, and M. G. Soman . Radha is in search for the person Gopi who cheate ...
'' (1978) - Ajayan/Vasu *''
Kaathirunna Nimisham ''Kaathirunna Nimisham'' () is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Baby. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Vidhubala, Jayan, Jayabharathi and M. G. Soman. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Cast *Kamal Haasan as Raju * ...
'' (1978) ... Raghu *''
Madaalasa ''Madaalasa'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Williams and produced by Paul Vengola. The film stars Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Sreelatha Namboothiri, Prathapachandran and Sukumaran. The film has musical score by K. ...
'' (1978) - Pattalam Vasu *''
Mannu ''Mannu'' ( en, The Soil) is a 1978 Malayalam film directed by K. G. George with Soman, P. K. Abraham, Sharada and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The feudal melodrama about greed & superstition narrates a tale of the struggle of the poor Damu (So ...
'' (1978) - Krishnan Nair's Son *'' Pichipoo'' (1978) *'' Rajan Paranja Kadha'' (1978) *''
Randilonnu ''Randilonnu'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. S. Prakasam. The film stars Sukumaran, Ravi Menon, Ushakumari and Jayageetha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. Cast *Sukumaran *Ravi Menon *Ush ...
'' (1978) Mohan *'' Randu Penkuttikal'' (1978) *'' Sathrathil Oru Raathri'' (1978) *'' Soothrakkaari'' (1978) *'' Agnivyooham'' (1979) *'' Ankakkuri'' (1979) *''
Ente Neelakaasham ''Ente Neelakaasham'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Thoppil Bhasi. The film stars Shobha, Sukumaran, Sankaradi and Sreelatha Namboothiri in the lead roles. It won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for Shobha. The fi ...
'' (1979) *'' Ente Sneham Ninakku Mathram'' (1979) *''Hridayathil Nee Mathram'' (1979) *''
Ival Oru Naadody ''Ival Oru Naadody'' () is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. Gopikumar. The film stars Jayabharathi, Sukumaran, Raghavan and Bhavani. The film has musical score by S. D. Sekhar.- - Plot Cast *Jayabharathi *Sukumaran * Ra ...
'' (1979) *'' Kannukal'' (1979) - Damu *''
Kazhukan ''Kazhukan'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. B. Raj. The film stars Jayan, Shubha, Sukumaran and Jagathy Sreekumar . The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Sukumaran plays the antagonist. The film was a remake o ...
'' (1979) - Gopi *'' Lilly Pookkal'' (1979) *'' Lovely'' (1979) *'' Maalika Paniyunnavar'' (1979) *'' Manasa Vacha Karmana'' (1979) *'' Mochanam'' (1979) *'' Neeyo Njaano'' (1979)...Prasad *'' Radha Enna Pennkutti'' (1979) *''Sandhyaragam'' (1979) *''
Thuramukham ''Thuramukham'' () is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Jeassy and written by Alleppey Sheriff from a story by Sherly. It was produced by J. J. Kuttikkad. The film stars Sukumaran, M. G. Soman, Jose Prakash and Ambika i ...
'' (1979) *''
Vadaka Veedu ''Vadaka Veedu'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Mohan and produced by Mubarak. The film stars Sukumari, Anupama, Sukumaran and Ittoop in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. Cast * Sukumari *Anupama ...
'' (1979) *'' Aagamanam'' (1980) - George Thomas *'' Adhikaram'' (1980) - Rajendran *''
Aambal Poovu ''Aambal Poovu'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Harikumar and produced by Soumyachithra. The film stars Sukumari, Jagathy Sreekumar, Jose and Prakash in the lead roles. The film has musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. Cast * ...
'' (1980) *'' Angaadi'' (1980) - Gopi *''
Aniyatha Valakkal ''Aniyatha Valakal'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by N. P. Abu. The film stars Sukumaran, M. G. Soman, Venu Nagavally and Sankaradi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Ca ...
'' (1980) - Ganesh *'' Chaakara'' (1980) - Devarajan *'' Dooram Arike'' (1980) *'' Idi Muzhakkam'' (1980) - Krishnan Thirumeni *'' Ishtamanu Pakshe'' (1980) *''
Ithile Vannavar ''Ithile Vannavar'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by M. Mani. The film stars Madhu, Sheela, MG Soman and Sukumaran. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Madhu as Rajan, police office ...
'' (1980) *''
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'' (1980) *'' Kalika'' (1980) - Joseph *'' Kaavalmaadam'' (1980) - Rajasekharan Thampi *''
Kochu Kochu Thettukal ''Kochu Kochu Thettukal'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Mohan. The film stars Sukumaran, Hema Choudhary, Innocent, Beena and Shubha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Sukumaran * Hema Chaudhary * ...
'' (1980) *'' Pralayam'' (1980) - Vishwan *'' Shalini Ente Koottukari'' (1980) - Jayadevan *'' Sishirathil Oru Vasantham'' (1980) *'' Soorya Daaham'' (1980) *''
Thaliritta Kinakkal ''Thaliritta Kinakkal'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Gopikumar. The film stars Prathap Pothen, Sukumaran, Kuthiravattam Pappu and Madhumalini in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Jithin Shyam. The film is famous ...
'' (1980) *''
Theekkadal ''Theekkadal'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sukumaran and Srividya. Cast *Prem Nazir as Balakrishnan *Madhu as Divakaran *Sukumar ...
'' (1980) - Varghese *'' Theeram Thedunnavar'' (1980) *'' Vedikkettu'' (1980) - Jayan *'' Vilkkanundu Swapnangal'' (1980) - Rajagopal *''
Aarathi Aarathi (born 1954) is an Indian actress who mainly acted in Kannada films during the 1970s and 1980s. She has won the Filmfare awards South and the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress four times each. After her retirement from films ...
'' (1981) - Simon Peter *'' Agni Saram'' (1981) *''
Agni Yudham ''Agni Yudham'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. P. Suresh and produced by Purushan Alappuzha. The film stars Jayabharathi, Jagathy Sreekumar, Jose Prakash and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer ...
'' (1981) *''
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'' (1981) - Devan *''
Aambal Poovu ''Aambal Poovu'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Harikumar and produced by Soumyachithra. The film stars Sukumari, Jagathy Sreekumar, Jose and Prakash in the lead roles. The film has musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. Cast * ...
'' (1981) *''
Anthiveyilile Ponnu ''Anthiveyilile Ponnu'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Radhakrishnan (RK) and produced by Panchami Enterprises. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Lakshmi, Jagathy Sreekumar and Kalpana. The film has musical score by Salil ...
'' (1981) *'' Arangum Aniyarayum'' (1981) - Raghu *''
Arayannam ''Arayannam'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Gopikumar. The film stars Sukumari, Sathar, Sukumaran and Jagannatha Varma in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Pukazhenthi. Cast *Sukumari as Nalini's mother *Sathaar ...
'' (1981) - Madhu *'' Asthamikkatha Pakalukal'' (1981)- Suku *'' Avatharam'' (1981) - Shivan *'' Dantha Gopuram'' (1981) *'' Dhruvasangamam'' (1981) *'' Ellam Ninakku Vendi'' (1981) - Mohan *'' Enne Snehikkoo Enne Maathram'' (1981) *'' Greeshma Jwala'' (1981) - Hari *''
Itha Oru Dhikkari ''Itha Oru Dhikkari'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. P. Suresh and produced by Purushan Alappuzha. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Srividya and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. C ...
'' (1981)- Suku *''Ithihasam'' (1981) *'' Kathayariyathe'' (1981) - Vishnu *'' Kaattu Kallan'' (1981)- Ravindran *''
Kolilakkam ''Kolilakkam'' () is a 1981 Malayalam-language action thriller film, written and directed by P. N. Sundaram, and starring Jayan. The film was a box office hit. The movie was a remake of the 1965 Hindi film '' Waqt''. Premise Three brothers, ...
'' (1981) *'' Nizhalyudham'' (1981) *'' Orikkal Koodi'' (1981) - Soman *'' Sankharsham'' (1981) - Jagadeesh *'' Sneham Oru Pravaaham'' (1981) *''
Sphodanam ''Sphodanam'' () is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. G. Viswambharan, starring Sukumaran, M. G. Soman, Mammootty, Ravikumar and Seema. The role of Sukumaran was initially intended for Jayan. However, he died before produc ...
'' (1981) - Gopi *'' Thakilu Kottampuram'' (1981)... Unnikrsihna Kurup *'' Swarnappakshikal'' (1981) *''
Valarthumrugangal ''Valarthumrugangal'' () is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan. The film stars Ratheesh, Sukumaran, Madhavi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film has musical score by MB Sreenivasan. Cast *Ratheesh as Chandran ...
'' (1981) - Daredevil Bhaskaran *'' Aa Divasam'' (1982) *''
Anguram ''Anguram'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hariharan and produced by Adoor Manikantan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Sukumaran, KP Ummer and Kottayam Santha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanath ...
'' (1982) *'' Ayudham'' (1982) *'' Dheera'' (1982) *'' Aarambham'' (1982) - Rajan *'' Ethiraalikal'' (1982) - Gopi *''
Ivan Oru Simham ''Ivan Oru Simham'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. P. Suresh and produced by Purushan Alappuzha. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srividya, Sukumaran and M. G. Soman in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast ...
'' (1982) *'' Kazhumaram'' (1982) *'' Kurukkante Kalyanam'' (1982) - Sivasubrahmania Hariramachandran *'' Marupacha'' (1982) - Sukumaran *'' Mazhu'' (1982) *'' Ponnum Poovum'' (1982) - Balan Nair *''
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'' (1982) - Peter *'' Sara Varsham'' (1982) - Dr. K. Sumesh *''
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'' (1982) *'' Sooryan'' (1982) - Gopinadhan Nair *''
Thuranna Jail ''Thuranna Jail'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar. The film stars Jayabharathi, Sathaar, Sukumaran and M. G. Soman in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Johnson. The film was a remake of the Hindi film '' ...
'' (1982) - Gopi *'' Varikuzhi'' (1982) *''
Belt Mathai ''Belt Mathai'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by T. S. Mohan. The film stars Sukumaran, Adoor Bhasi, Jose Prakash, Ratheesh, Lalu Alex and Krishnachandran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Raveendran. This film was Su ...
'' (1983) - Belt Mathai/Mathews *''
Ee Yugam ''Ee Yugam'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. P. Suresh and produced by Purushan Alappuzha. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srividya, Hari and Rohini in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Prem Nazir a ...
'' (1983) *'' Kattaruvi'' (1983) *'' Kinnaram'' (1983) *''
Mandanmmar Londanil ''Mandanmmar Londanil'' (English:Stupids in London) is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language slapstick comedy film, directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and produced by P. H. Rasheed. The film stars Sukumaran, Jalaja, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sankaradi and Ne ...
'' (1983)... Raghu *'' Pourusham'' (1983) *'' Sandhya Vandanam'' (1983) *'' Thacholi Thankappan'' (1983) - Thankappan *''
Vaashi ''Vaashi'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. R. Joseph and produced by Manjeri Chandran and Padiyath Ahammed Kutty. The film stars Nedumudi Venu, Sukumaran, Jalaja and Unnimary in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Rav ...
'' (1983) *''
Swapname Ninakku Nandi ''Swapname Ninakku Nandi'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Kallayam Krishnadas. The film stars Jayabharathi, Sukumaran and Bahadoor in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Jayabharathi as Nabisa *Suku ...
'' (1983)... Madhavankutty *''Attahaasam'' (1984) *'' Aayiram Abhilashangal'' (1984) *'' Inakkilly'' (1984) - The Priest *''
Ivide Ingane ''Ivide Ingane'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy. The film stars Ratheesh, Sukumaran, Seema and T. G. Ravi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Ratheesh as Jayan *Sukumaran as Market Raju *Seema as ...
'' (1984) - Raju *'' Karimbu'' (1984) *''
Kudumbam Oru Swargam Bharya Oru Devatha ''Kudumbam'' may refer to: * ''Kudumbam'' (1954 film), a Tamil-language film directed by Jampana * ''Kudumbam'' (1967 film), a Malayalam-language film directed by M. Krishnan Nair * ''Kudumbam'' (1984 film), a Tamil-language film directed by ...
'' (1984) - Aravindan *'' Mainakam'' (1984) - Sathyan *'' NH 47'' (1984)... Rahim *'' Nethavu'' (1984) *'' Nishedhi'' (1984) - Raju *'' Onnum Mindatha Bharya'' (1984) - Sethu Pilla *''
Oru Sumangaliyude Katha ''Oru Sumangaliyude Katha'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Baby, with story written by Oscar Movies' M. Bhaskar and produced by S. Kumar. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Ratheesh and Santhosh ...
'' (1984) - Rajendran *''
Rakshassu ''Rakshassu'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam horror film, directed by Hassan and produced by Areefa Hassan. The film stars Baby, Sukumaran, Baby Ajitha and Bheeman Raghu in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast * Sukuma ...
'' (1984) - Sukumaran *'' Sandarbham'' (1984) *'' Shabadham'' (1984) - Sathyaseelan *'' Unaroo'' (1984) *'' Aarodum Parayaruthu'' (1985) *''
Choodatha Pookal ''Choodatha Pookal'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. S. Baby and produced by V. Gopalakrishnan Nair. The film stars Sukumaran, Lakshmi, Ratheesh and T. R. Omana in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy. Cast ...
'' (1985) - Mohan *'' Irakal'' (1985) - *''
Janakeeya Kodathi ''Janakeeya Kodathi'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hassan and produced by Areefa Hassan. The film stars Madhu, Srividya, Prameela and Ratheesh in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Madhu *Srividya * ...
'' (1985) - Chennikal Velayudhan *'' Mounanombaram'' (1985) - *''
Aavanazhi ''Aavanazhi'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran. The film deals with social and political issues of that time. It stars Mammootty, Geetha, Seema, Sukumaran, Captain Raju, Janarda ...
'' (1986) - Jayachandran *''
Annoru Ravil ''Annoru Ravil'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by M. R. Joseph. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Ratheesh, Nahas and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Raveendran. Cast *Jagathy Sreekumar as ...
'' (1986) - Indrajith *''
Nyayavidhi ''Nyayavidhi'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Joshiy and produced by Joy Thomas. The film stars Mammootty, Shobhana, Sukumaran and Lalu Alex. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Plot Paramu and Johnny frame Unni ...
'' (1986) - Makforce Saayippu *''
Padayani Padayani, also known Padeni (from the Malayalam word for military formations), is a traditional folk dance and a ritual art from the central portion of the Indian state of Kerala. A ceremonial dance involving masks, it is an ancient ritual p ...
'' (1986) *'' Achuvettante Veedu'' (1987) - Prabhakaran *''
Sarvakalashala ''Sarvakalasala'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Venu Nagavally from a story by Cheriyan Kalpakavadi. The film stars Mohanlal, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sukumaran, Adoor Bhasi, and Seema. The music ...
'' (1987) - Jayadevan/Kurup Sir *'' August 1'' (1988) - K G Ramachandran *''
Ayitham ''Ayitham'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Venu Nagavally and produced by Ambika and Radha sisters. The film stars Mohanlal, Ambika, Radha and Sukumari in lead roles. The film features music composed ...
'' (1988) - Abukka *'' Moonnam Mura'' (1988) - D. I. G. Menon *'' Oozham'' (1988) *''
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu ''Oru CBI Diary Kurippu'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film directed by K. Madhu, written by S. N. Swamy, and starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Jagathy Sreekumar, Mukesh, and Sukumaran. The lead character, CBI offi ...
'' (1988) - Dy SP Devadas *''
Oru Muthassi Katha ORU, Oru or Õru can refer to: *Orbital replacement unit, used on the International Space Station *Orbital replacement unit (HST), used on the Hubble Space Telescope *Oral Roberts University, a university in south Tulsa, Oklahoma *Orange & Rocklan ...
'' (1988) - Rajasekharan *''
Ulsavapittennu ''Ulsavapittennu'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Bharath Gopi and written by John Paul. The film stars Mohanlal, Parvathy Jayaram, Jayaram and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film has musical score composed by ...
'' (1988) - Ravi *'' Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas'' (1988) - Paul Kallookkaran *''
Witness In law, a witness is someone who has knowledge about a matter, whether they have sensed it or are testifying on another witnesses' behalf. In law a witness is someone who, either voluntarily or under compulsion, provides testimonial evidence, e ...
'' (1988) - Thomas Mathew *'' Aayiram Chirakulla Moham'' (1989) - *'' Aazhikkoru Muthu'' (1989) - Prabhakaran *''
Adhipan ''Adhipan'' (അധിപൻ ) is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by K. Madhu and written by Jagadeesh. The film stars Mohanlal, Parvathy and Monisha. The film features background score and songs composed by Shya ...
'' (1989) *'' Adikkurippu'' (1989) - Chief Minister *'' Bhadrachitta'' (1989) - Sivan *''
Carnival Carnival is a Catholic Christian festive season that occurs before the liturgical season of Lent. The main events typically occur during February or early March, during the period historically known as Shrovetide (or Pre-Lent). Carnival t ...
'' (1989) - Chandrappan aka Bhai *''
Dasharatham ''Dasharatham'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mohanlal, Rekha, Murali, Nedumudi Venu, Sukumaran, Karamana Janardanan Nair, Sukumari, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, K. P. ...
'' (1989) - Dr. Hameed *''
Jaathakam ''Jaathakam'' (English: Horoscope) is a 1989 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Suresh Unnithan and written by Lohithadas.The film stars Madhu, Jayaram, Shari, Thilakan and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by R. Somas ...
'' (1989) - Somasekharan Nair *''
Jagratha ''Jagratha: CBI Diary - Part 2'' (transl. Warning) is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language investigative thriller film directed by K. Madhu, starring Mammootty, Mukesh and Jagathy Sreekumar. It is the second movie in the CBI investigative thri ...
'' (1989) - Devadas *'' Kaalal Pada'' (1989) *'' Kali karyamaai: Crime Branch'' (1989) - Susheelan *''
Mudra A mudra (; sa, मुद्रा, , "seal", "mark", or "gesture"; ,) is a symbolic or ritual gesture or pose in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. While some mudras involve the entire body, most are performed with the hands and fingers. As wel ...
'' (1989) *''
New Year New Year is the time or day currently at which a new calendar year begins and the calendar's year count increments by one. Many cultures celebrate the event in some manner. In the Gregorian calendar, the most widely used calendar system ...
'' (1989) *''
Utharam ''Utharam'' ( eng, Answer) is a 1989 Malayalam mystery- thriller film, starring Mammootty, Suparna, Sukumaran and Parvathy. It was written by Malayalam writer M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on the short story ''No Motive'' by Daphne du Maurier. ...
'' (1989) - Mathew Joseph *''
Eenam Thettatha Kattaru ''Eenam Thettaatha Kaattaaru '' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Vinod Kumar, starring Sukumaran and Jayalalita in the lead roles. Cast * Sukumaran as Jayan * Jayalalita as Neeli * Cochin Haneefa as George * Viji as Ponni * Ve ...
'' (1989) - Jayan *'' Kottayam Kunjachan'' (1990)- Uppukandam Korah *''
Marupuram ''Marupuram'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Viji Thampi and written by Renjith and Kaloor Dennis. The film stars Jayaram, Mukesh, Urvashi, Sukumaran, Jagathy Sreekumar, M. G. Soman, Siddique, Lalu Ale ...
'' (1990) *'' Mukham'' (1990) - Minnal Madhavan *Vasavadatha (1990) *Arangu (1990) *''
Naale Ennundengil ''Naale Ennundengil'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Sajan. The film stars Sukumaran, Silk Smitha, Captain Raju and Jagannatha Varma in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Sukumaran *Silk Smith ...
'' (1990) - Jayan *''
Oliyampukal ''Oliyampukal'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language political action film, directed by T. Hariharan, written by Dennis Joseph, and produced by K. G. Rajagopal. The film stars Mammootty, Rekha, Thilakan and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. This film did ...
'' (1990) - M. Thomas *''
Randam Varavu ''Randam Varavu'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film, directed by K. Madhu and written by John Paul. The film stars Jayaram, Rekha, Jagathy Sreekumar and Sukumaran. The film's musical score is by Shyam. This film was a ...
'' (1990) - Hariprasad *''
Vyooham ''Vyooham'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language action film, directed by Sangeeth Sivan, starring Raghuvaran, Sukumaran, Captain Raju, Babu Antony, Urvashi, Rajan P. Dev and Parvathy Jayaram. It was the debut directorial of Sangeeth Sivan. T ...
'' (1990) - Mohan *'' Chakravarthy'' (1991) - Shivaraman *'' Koodikazhca'' (1991) - Thommichan *'' Onnaam Muhurtham'' (1991) - Ananthan Nambiar *'' Souhrudam'' (1991) - John Samuel *'' Mahassar '' (1991) - MG Panikkar *'' Police Diary'' (1992) *'' Janam'' (1993) - Lukose *'' Sainyam'' (1993) *'' Uppukandam Brothers'' (1993) *''
Cabinet Cabinet or The Cabinet may refer to: Furniture * Cabinetry, a box-shaped piece of furniture with doors and/or drawers * Display cabinet, a piece of furniture with one or more transparent glass sheets or transparent polycarbonate sheets * Filin ...
'' (1994) - Madhava Menon *''
CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. ''CID Unnikrishnan B.A. B.Ed.'' (Malayalam: CID ഉണ്ണികൃഷ്ണന്‍ B.A. B.Ed) is a List of Malayalam films of 1994, 1994 Indian Malayalam cinema, Malayalam-language Detective fiction, detective Comedy film, comedy film starri ...
'' (1994) - Ananthapadmanabhan *'' Pingami'' (1994) - George Mathew *'' Rajadhani'' (1994) - C.K. Radhakrishnan *'' Bharanakoodam'' (1994) - Commissioner Venugopal *''Boxer'' (1995) - John Samuel *''
Indian Military Intelligence ''Indian Military Intelligence'' is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by T. S. Suresh Babu, starring K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Babu Antony and Murali. This film was a third box_office hit Malayalam film of the year behind Mazhayethum Mun ...
'' (1995) *''
Prayikkara Pappan ''Prayikkara Pappan'' is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and written by Shaji Pandavath. The film stars Murali, Madhu, Jagadish, Bheeman Raghu, Sukumaran, Raghavan, Chippy, Geetha and Surendra Pal. The ...
'' (1995) *''Kidilol Kidilam'' (1995) - Superintendent of Police *'' Shibiram'' (1997) *''Vamsam'' (1997) *''Nandhanam'' (2002) Photo Archieve *''Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action'' (2011) Photo Archieve *''Ittimani: Made in China'' (2019) Photo Archieve *''
Bro Daddy ''Bro Daddy'' (stylized as BRO DADᗡY) is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and produced by Antony Perumbavoor through Aashirvad Cinemas, with a screenplay by Sreejith N. and Bibin Maliekal. T ...
'' (2022) - Chacko Kattadi (Photo Archive)


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Padayani Padayani, also known Padeni (from the Malayalam word for military formations), is a traditional folk dance and a ritual art from the central portion of the Indian state of Kerala. A ceremonial dance involving masks, it is an ancient ritual p ...
* Irakal


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Sukumaran at MSI
{{Authority control 1948 births 1997 deaths Male actors in Malayalam television Indian male television actors Male actors from Kerala Kerala State Film Award winners People from Malappuram district Male actors in Malayalam cinema Indian male film actors Malayalam film producers 20th-century Indian male actors Film producers from Thiruvananthapuram