Alummoodan (15 March 1933 3 May 1992) was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam films. He had acted in more than 100 films and mainly did comedy roles.

Background

Alummoodan was born to Alummoottil Joseph and Rosamma in

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. He was married to Rosamma Dominic. They have six children, 2 sons and 4 daughters. His son Boban Alummoodan is also an actor in Malayalam movies. He died on 3 May 1992 due to a

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.http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/292392?page=0,2 His death occurred during the shooting of a film named '' Adwaitham'', directed by

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and starring

Mohanlal Mohanlal Viswanathan (born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor, film producer, playback singer, film distributor, and director who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically app ...

in the lead role. He portrayed the role of a minister in ''Adwaitham'', and his last words were the film dialogue 'Swami enne rakshikkanam' (Swami, please save me), which he told to Mohanlal, portraying the role of a saint. He died on the spot. He was a well-known stage artist too, and he managed his own drama theatre named "Changanaserry Anaswara" even in his busy film career. One of his notable performances is in Changanaserry Geedha's famous play "Ezhu Rathrikal" written by Kalady Gopi and Directed by Sri.Geedha Chachappan. Alummoodan played "Ettukali mammoonju" a wicked character years after still remembers. Later the play made in celluloid and he appeared on the same role. "Araada Valiyavan" "Njanaada Paraayi,Moota" are some of his famous plays in the mid 1980s.

Filmography

* Again Kasargod Khader Bhai (2010) Photo Archieve *

My Dear Kuttichathan ''My Dear Kuttichathan'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy film directed by Jijo Punnoose and produced by his father Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio. It was the first Indian film to be filmed in 3D format. With screenplay ...

(DTS) (1997) * Kanyakumariyil Oru Kavitha (1993) * Adwaytham(1992) *

Kamaladalam ''Kamaladalam'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language musical drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil, starring Mohanlal, Murali, Vineeth, Nedumudi Venu, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Monisha, Parvathy Jayaram ...

(1992) *

Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo ''Ennodishtam Koodamo'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Kamal, written by Raghunath Paleri and produced by Mudra Sasi. It stars Mukesh, Madhoo, Siddique, J. D. Chakravarthy and Janardhanan. The film ...

(1992) * Kasargod Khader Bhai (1992) * Ulsavamelam (1992) * Aayushkalam (1992) *

Mimics Parade ''Mimics Parade'' is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Thulasidas and starring Siddique, Jagadish, Sunitha, Suchitra and Alummoodan in the lead roles. The film has two sequels, ''Kasargod Khader Bhai'' (1992) and ''Again ...

(1991) * Vidyāraṃbhaṃ (1990) * Appu (1990) * Kayyethum Doorathu (1987) * Aalippazhangal (1987) as Pachu Pilla * Kunjaattakkilikal (1986) *

Nimishangal ''Nimishangal'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Radhakrishnan (RK). The film stars Mohanlal, Jagathy Sreekumar, Captain Raju and Shankar. The film has musical score by MB Sreenivasan. Cast *Mohanlal as Murali * Shankar ...

(Yaamam) (1986) as Druthi Keshava Pilla * Kaanaathaaya Penkutti (1985) * Yathra (1985) *

Mukhamukham ''Mukhamukham'' ( en, italic=yes, Face to Face) (1984) is a Malayalam feature film written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Plot The film starts in the early 1950s showing Sreedharan, the protagonist, as a very popular communist leader and ...

(1984) * Ethirppukal (1984) * Panchavadi Palam (1984) *

(1984) * Eettillam (1983) * Marakkillorikkalum (1983) as Gopi * Pourusham (1983) * Thavalam (1983) as Outhakutty * Kolakkomban (1983) * Swapname Ninakku Nandi (1983) as Broker * Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal (1983) * Pallaankuzhi (1983) * Jambulingam (1982) * Padayottam (1982) * Panchajanyam(1982) as Thunjath *

Ee Nadu ''Ee Nadu'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language political film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran and produced by N. G. John. The film stars Balan K. Nair with Mammootty, Ratheesh, and T. G. Ravi in supporting roles. The music scor ...

(1982) as Reporter * Madhrasile Mon (1982) * '' Thuranna Jail'' (1982) as Dasappan * Dhanya (1981) * Kadathu (1981) * Swarangal Swapnagal (1981) as Kunjiraman *

Sanchari ''Sanchari'' () is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film produced and directed by Boban Kunchacko and written by P. K. Sarangapani. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, K. P. Ummer, Mohanlal, and Adoor Bhasi in substantial roles. The film featu ...

(1981) as Palpu * Swarnnappakshikal (1981) * Ariyapedatha Rahasyam (1981) as Andrews * Ellam Ninakku Vendi (1981) * Agnisaram (1981) * Dhruvasangamam (1981) * Ithikkara Pakki (1980) *

Vedikkettu ''Vedikkettu'' () is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by K. A. Sivadas and produced by Thevannur Maniraj and Santha Gopinathan Nair. The film stars Sukumaran, Jalaja, Prameela and Ramesh in the lead roles. The film has musical sco ...

(1980) * Manjil Virinja Pookkal (1980) as Khushalan *

Paalaattu Kunjikkannan ''Paalattu Kunjikannan'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by Boban Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Plot Palattu Kunjikannan (Prem Nazir ...

(1980) * Puzha (1980) * Maani Koya Kurup (1979) * Thuramukham (1979) * Driver Madyapichirunnu (1979) * Pichaathikkuttappan (1979) * Maamaankam (1979) * Vijayanum Veeranum (1979) as Appu * Iniyum Kaanaam (1979) as Keshavan *

Tiger Salim ''Tiger Salim'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy and produced by S. R. Shaji. The film stars Sudheer, Vincent, Ravi Kumar, etc. in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast * Sudheer as Tiger Salim * Vi ...

(1978) * Kadathanaattu Maakkam (1978) * Avakaasham (1978) * Arum Anyaralla (1978) as Thommi * Kaithappoo (1978) * Beena (1978) as Pilla * Padmatheertham (1978) as Krishna Pilla * Vayanaadan Thampan (1978) * Iniyum Puzhayozhukum (1978) as Sekhar * Thacholi Ambu (1978) * Yudhakaandam (1977) * Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana (1977) ... Gopala Pilla * Chakravarthini (1977) * Chathurvedam (1977) * Chennaaya Valarthiya Kutty (1976) * Thulavarsham (1976) as Pappachan Nair * Paarijaatham (1976) * Lakshmivijayam (1976) *

Abhinandanam ''Abhinandanam'' is a 1976 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by A. Raghunath. The film stars Jayabharathi, Vincent, KP Ummer, Bahadoor Prakash and Prema. The film has musical score by Kannur Rajan. Cast *K. ...

(1976) *

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(Kayangal) (1975) * Chief Guest (1975) * Mucheettukalikkaarante Makal (1975) * Chalanam (1975) * Hello Darling (1975) as Harshan Pilla * Odakkuzhal (1975) * Ulsavam (1975) as Swa Le * Chattambikkalyaani (1975) as Marmam Mammad *

Penpada ''Pennpada'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Crossbelt Mani and produced by C. P. Sreedharan, P. Appu Nair and K. V. Nair. The film stars Rajakokila, Reena, Vijayalalitha and Vincent. The film's score is composed by R. K ...

(1975) as Kunjiraman * Madhurappathinezhu (1975) * Ma Nishadha (1975) *

Neela Ponman ''Neelapponmaan'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, KPAC Lalitha, Adoor Bhasi and Sreelatha Namboothiri in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Salil Chowdhary. ...

(1975) as Kumaran *

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(1974) as Bhaskaran * Bhoogolam Thiriyunnu (1974) * Honeymoon (1974) * Nadeenadanmaare Aavasyamundu (1974) * Vishnu Vijayam (1974) * Maasappadi Maathupilla (1973) * Enippadikal (1973) *

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(1973) * Yaamini (1973) as Naanukuttan * Football Champion (1973) as Mathew Koshi *

Panitheeratha Veedu ''Panitheeratha Veedu'' () is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Nanditha Bose, Roja Ramani and Jose Prakash. It is an adaptation of Parappurath's 1964 novel of the same name. It wo ...

(1973) as Vaasu * Omana (1972) as Padmanabha Pilla * Gandharavakshetram (1972) as Jose * Aadyathe Kadha (1972) as Padmanabha Pilla * Akkarapacha (1972) * Postmane Kananilla (1972) as Sekharan * Oru Sundariyude Katha (1972) as Nanukuttan * Pulliman (1972) * Prathikaram (1972) as Peethambharan * Aromalunni (1972) *

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(1972) as Raju Malathinkal * Lora Nee Evide (1971) * Gangaasangamam (1971) * Sarasayya (1971) as Karunan * Panchavan Kaadu (1971) as Chinda Swami * Muthassi (1971) * Karakanakadal (1971) * Karinizhal (1971) * Agni Mrugam (1971) * Marunaattil Oru Malayaali (1971) as Chandikunju * Kalithozhi (1971) * Line Bus (1971) as Chackochan * Kochaniyathi (1971) as Pappu Pilla * Aval Alpam Vaikippoyi (1971) *

Madhuvidhu ''Madhuvidhu'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. Sankaran Nair and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Jayabharathi, Jose Prakash, Maya and Prameela in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. B. Sreenivasan. Cast ...

(1970) as Koluthu *

Dathuputhran ''Dathuputhran'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Jayabharathi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Ponnachan * ...

(1970) as Mathai * Othenente Makan (1970) as Koman Nair *

Pearl View ''Pearl View'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Adoor Bhasi and Manavalan Joseph. It was released on 18 December 1970. Plot Cast *Prem Nazir as Lawrence * Sharada as S ...

(1970) * Ningalenne Communistakki (1970)...Velu *

Aa Chithrashalabham Parannotte ''Aa Chithrashalabham Parannotte'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by P. Balthasar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devaraja ...

(1970) * Thriveni (1970) * Kuttavaali (1970) as Master Menon * Detective 909 Keralathil (1970) * Thara (1970) as Pappu * Nilakkatha Chalanangal (1970) * Olavum Theeravum (1970) *

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(1969) as Paili * Susie (1969) *

Koottukudumbam ''Koottukudumbam'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Sharada. It was released on 28 November 1969. Plot Cast * Prem Nazir as Radhakrishna Kurup * ...

(1969) * Ezhu Raathrikal (1968) * Mainatharuvi Kolakkes (1967) * Anarkali (1966) as Afghani warrior

References

* http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/alummoodan.html * http://imprintsonindianfilmscreen.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/alummoodan.html * https://archive.today/20130827043618/http://cinidiary.com/peopleinfo1.php?searchtext=Alumoodan&pigsection=Actor&picata=1&Search=Search

External links

*
Alummoodan at MSI
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