K. N. Jagannatha Varma (1 May 1939 – 20 December 2016) was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam film and

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industry. He was also a Kathakali artist. His son Manu Varma is also an artist and his son-in-law

Viji Thampi Viji Thampi is an Indian film director, actor and social activist who works in Malayalam films. Thampi is a member of Thiruvananthapuram regional board of the Central Board of Film Certification and the State Advisor of Kerala Kshetra Samraksha ...

is a film director. He acted in a number of Malayalam movies performing stereotypical roles of a senior police officer, judge or a priest. Some of his noted roles were in movies ''

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'' (1987), Thanthram (1988), ''

Lelam ''Lelam'' (Malayalam: ''ലേലം'', en, The Auction) is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language action drama directed by Joshiy and written by Renji Panicker. It stars Suresh Gopi and M. G. Soman with Siddique, N. F. Varghese, Nandini, Maniyanpi ...

'' (1997) and ''

Pathram ''Pathram'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language political thriller film written by Renji Panicker and directed by Joshi, starring Suresh Gopi, Manju Warrier, Murali, N. F. Varghese, Biju Menon, Abhirami. Plot Nandagopal, an associate e ...

'' (1999), all directed by Joshiy. Varma joined the Kerala Police Force in 1963, before getting active in movies. He retired from the Kerala Police as the

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Family

Malayalam movie director

is his Son-in-law. His last film was '

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', released in 2013. His last TV serial was ' Mangalyapattu', which was being aired in

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channel at the time of his death. He was cremated with full state honours at his family crematorium in Cherthala.

Filmography

* ''The Lovers'' * ''Pava'' (2016) as Bishop * ''Kidney Biriyani'' (2015) * ''

'' (2013) * ''Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala'' as Bishop * ''Ashuravithu'' (2012) * ''Happy Durbar'' (2011) * '' Christian Brothers'' (2011) as Bishop * ''Aakaasha Yathra'' (2010) * ''Ringtone'' (2010) * ''Rhythm'' (2010) * ''Kausthubham'' (2010) * ''Thanthonni '' (2010) * '' Red Chillies'' (2009) * ''Pathaam Adhyaayam'' (2009) * '' College Kumaran'' (2008) as Judge * ''Twenty:20 (2008) as Judge * ''Novel'' (2008) as Vishwanatha Menon * ''

Inspector Garud ''Inspector Garud'' is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Johny Antony, starring Dileep and Kavya Madhavan as the lead roles. The film was a commercial success at the box office. Synopsis ''Inspector Garud'' has C ...

'' (2007) as Police officer * '' Detective'' (2007) * ''Aayurrekha'' (2007) as Nambiar * ''Bada Dosth'' (2006) as I.G. * '' Chess (2006 film)'' (2006) as D.I.G * ''Lion'' (2006) as DGP * ''Ashwaaroodan'' (2006) as Mankoyyikkal Vasukuruppu * ''Highway Police'' (2006) as Chandrasekharan Mashu * ''Deepangal Sakshi'' (2005) as M. K. Menon * ''Udayam'' (2004) * '' Mr. Brahmachari'' (2003) * ''Soudaamini'' (2003) * ''Nandanam'' (2002) * ''Pakalppooram'' (2002) * ''The Gift of God'' (2002) * ''Njan Rajavu'' (2002) * ''

Praja ''Praja'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language political action thriller film directed by Joshiy and written by Renji Panicker. It was also produced by Joshiy and Panicker. The film stars Mohanlal, Cochin Haneefa, Biju Menon, Manoj K Jayan a ...

'' (2001) as Mannel Mamachan * ''Swargavaathil'' (2001) * ''Naaranathu Thamburan'' (2001) * ''Sraavu'' (2001) * ''Laya Thaalangal'' (2001) * ''Jeevan Masai'' (2001) * ''The Warrant'' (2000) as IG * '' Narashimham'' (2000) * ''Unnimaaya'' (2000) * ''Mark Antony'' (2000) as Bishop * ''Crime File'' (1999) as Bishop Punnassery * '' Ezhupunna Tharakan'' (1999) as Priest * ''Panchapandavar'' (1999) as Thirumeni * ''

'' (1999) as Pattathil Outhakkutty * ''Udayapuram Sulthan'' (1999) as Thirumangalathu Nampoothiri * ''Vazhunnor'' (1999) as Kuriakose * ''Mailpeelikkavu'' (1998) * ''Poothiruvathira Raavil'' (1998) * ''

Aaram Thamburan ''Aaraam Thampuran'' () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Shaji Kailas, written by Ranjith and produced by Revathy Kalamandhir. It stars Mohanlal in the title role with Narendra Prasad, Manju Warrier, Sai Kumar, ...

'' (1997) as Cheriya achan * ''Snehadooth''(1997) * ''

'' (1997) as Bishop * ''Poomarathanalil'' (1997) * ''Kathapurushan'' (1996) as Kunjunni's Father * ''The Prince'' (1996/II) as Guru Murthy Shasthri * ''Kaliveedu'' (1996) as Menon * ''Moonilonnu'' (1996) as Nambyar * ''Rajaputhran'' (1996) as Chief Minister * ''

Sallapam ''Sallapam'' is a 1996 Malayalam-language film directed by Sundar Das and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Manoj K. Jayan, Dileep and Manju Warrier. The music was composed by Johnson. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Egire Paavurama''. S ...

'' (1996) as Prabhakara Varma * ''19 April'' (1996) * ''Kireedamillaatha Raajakkanmaar''(1996) as Caltran Nicholas * ''Raajaputhran'' (1996) * ''Boxer''(1995) as Madhavan Nair * ''Chief Minister K R Gouthami'' (1994) * ''Kambolam'' (1994) as Narayana Iyyer * ''Moonnilonnu'' (1994) * '' Parinayam'' (1994) as Palakkunnam * ''Bhaarya'' (1994) * ''Aagneyam'' (1993) * ''

Devasuram ''Devaasuram'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Ranjith. It stars Mohanlal, Revathi, and Napoleon, with Innocent, V. K. Sreeraman, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Augustine in supporting r ...

'' (1993) as Adiyodi * ''Janam'' (1993) as Fernandez * ''

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'' (1993) as Kaimal * ''City Police'' (1993) as C.M. Vasudeva Panikar * ''

Vietnam Colony ''Vietnam Colony'' is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Siddique-Lal. It stars Mohanlal, Innocent, Kanaka, and K. P. A. C. Lalitha. The soundtrack of the film was composed by S. Balakrishnan. The fil ...

'' (1993) as Company MD * ''Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari'' (1992) as Thampuran * '' Sargam'' (1992) as Maash * '' Kizhakkan Pathrose'' (1992) * ''Kunukkitta Kozhi'' (1992) * ''Radhachakram'' (1992) * ''Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam''(1992) * ''Mahaanagaram'' (1992) * ''Kingini'' (1992) * ''Sooryachakram'' (1992) * ''Thalastaanam'' (1992) as College Principal * '' Yoddha'' (1992) as Raghava Menon * ''Neelagiri'' (1991) as Varma * ''

Advaitham ''Adhwaytham'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language political crime thriller film directed by Priyadarshan and written by T. Damodaran. It stars Mohanlal, Jayaram, Chithra, Revathi, Innocent, and M. G. Soman. The soundtrack for the film was c ...

'' (1991) as Sreedharan * ''Bhoomika'' (1991) as Superintendent of Police * ''Chanchattam'' (1991) as Company M. D. * ''Gaanamela'' (1991) * ''Aanavaal Mothiram'' (1991) * '' Nattuvishesham''(1991) as Madhava Menon * ''

Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam ''Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam'' (Malayalam: നഗരത്തില്‍ സംസാര വിഷയം, English language, English: ''The Talk of the Town'') is a 1991 Malayalam film, Malayalam comedy film, comedy-Thriller (genre), thriller fi ...

'' (1991) as Achutha Menon * ''Souhrudam'' (1991) * ''Chakravarthy'' (1991) as Augustine Joseph * ''Venal Kinavukal'' (1991) as Krishna Kurup * ''Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu'' (1990) as I. G. * ''

Kuttettan ''Kuttettan'' is a 1990 Malayalam romantic comedy movie, directed by Joshiy and written by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Mammootty, Saritha, Urvashi, Lizy, Maathu, Sukumari, Jagadish, Murali and Jagannatha Varma. Plot Vishnu is a rich ...

'' (1990) as Narayanan * '' Samrajyam'' (1990) as K. M. Shah * '' Mathilukal'' (1990) * ''Midhya'' (1990) as Krishna Kurup * ''

Kottayam Kunjachan ''Kottayam Kunjachan'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and written by Dennis Joseph, loosely based on a novel by Muttathu Varkey. It stars Mammootty in the title role as Kunjachan, with Ra ...

'' (1990) as B. Ramanatha Reddiar * ''???'' (1990) as Kurisinkal Kariyachan * ''Naale Ennundenkil'' (1990) * ''Maanmizhiyaal'' (1990) * ''No:20 Madras mail'' (1990) * ''Aanaval Mothiram'' (1990) as Karthikeyan * ''Arhatha'' (1990) as C. K. Ramakrishnan * ''Ee Kannikoodi'' (1990) as Police Officer * ''

Kattukuthira ''Kattukuthira'' () is a 1990 Malayalam-language drama film directed by P. G. Viswambharan and scripted by S. L. Puram, based on his classic play of the same name. The film stars Thilakan as the cantankerous Kochuvava along with Vineeth, Anju ...

'' (1990) * ''Varthamankalam''(1990) as Arundathi's Father * ''Randam Varavu'' (1990) as Judge * ''Veena Meettiya Vilangukal'' (1990) * ''Nammude Naadu'' (1990) * ''Mrigaya'' (1989) * ''Anagha'' (1989) as Raghavan Nair * '' Nair Saab'' (1989) * ''Kodungallur Bagavathi'' (1989) * ''Kaalalpada'' (1989) * ''Annakutty Kodambakkam Vilikkunnu''(1989) as C V Chandran * ''

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'' (1989)...Thirumeni * ''Jeevitham Oru Raagam'' (1989) * ''

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 thril ...

'' (1989) as aka "CBI Diary Part II" - India (English title) * ''Ardham'' (1989) as Warrier * '' Aksharathettu'' (1989) * ''

Adharvam ''Adharvam'' (Malayalam: അഥര്വ്വം) is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Dennis Joseph and written by Shibu Chakravarthy, starring Mammootty, Ganesh Kumar, Charuhasan, Silk Smitha, Thilakan, and Parvathy. Ma ...

'' (1989) as Moothedan * ''Naaduvazhikal'' (1989) as Dy.S.P. Pavithran * ''Mukthi'' (1988) as Viswanathan Nair * ''Thanthram'' (1988) as Kurien Joseph * ''Nineteen Twenty One'' (1988) * ''Marikkunnilla njaan'' (1988) * ''1921'' (1988) * ''Ormayil Ennum'' (1988) * ''Aalilakkuruvikal'' (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 offic ...

'' (1988) as S. P * ''Dhinarathrangal'' (1988) as Madhava Menon's Brother-in-law * ''Aaranyakam'' (1988) as Madhavan Nair * ''New Delhi'' (1987) as C. R. Panikkar * ''

Adimakal Udamakal ''Adimakal Udamakal'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language political film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by T. Damodaran, starring Mammootty, Mohanlal, Nalini and Seema. Ratheesh, Mukesh, Urvashi, Jagathi Sreekumar, Captain Raju, L ...

'' (1987) as R. K. Shenoy * ''Achuvettante Veedu'' (1987) as Varma * ''Manja Manthrangal'' (1987) * ''

Vrutham ''Vrutham'' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Raju Mathew for Central Pictures, starring Kamal Haasan, Suresh Gopi, Geetha, Captain Raju, Thilakan and Shobana. The film marked the return of Kam ...

'' (1987) as Subrahmanya Iyer * ''Naalkkavala'' (1987) * ''Aalippazhangal'' (1987) * ''Athinumappuram'' (1987) * ''Ajantha'' (1987) * ''

Theekattu ''Theekattu'' is a 1987 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, directed by Joseph Vattoli. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Ratheesh, Rohini (actress), Rohini and Captain Raju in the lead roles. The film has musical score b ...

'' (1987) as Radha's father * ''Varshangal Poyathariyathe'' (1987) * ''Kaiyethum Doorathu'' (1987) as Chandra Shekhara Kuruppu * ''

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, Janardan ...

'' (1986) as Kumar * ''Nandi Veendum Varika'' (1986) * '' Sughamo Devi'' (1986) as Devi's Father * ''Nimishangal'' (1986) as Rajapadmanabhan Thampi * ''Koodanayum Kattu'' (1986) * ''Shobaraj'' (1986) *

Yuvajanotsavam ''Yuvajanotsavam'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam romantic comedy film written, directed, and produced by Shrikumaran Thampi. It stars Mohanlal, Urvashi, Menaka and Ashokan. The music and background by Raveendran The film marks the return of S ...

(1986) as SP Dharmapalan * ''Nakhakshathangal'' (1986) * ''Musafir'' (Hindi, 1986) as Jabbar Patel * '' Karimpinpoovinakkare'' (1985) as Advocate * ''Ayanam'' (1985) as Alice's Father * ''

Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam ''Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language rape and revenge film, directed by P. G. Viswambaran, written jointly by Sharada and John Paul and produced by K. P. Kottarakara. The film stars Mammootty in the lead role, whil ...

'' (1985) as Police Officer * ''Anu Bandham'' (1985) as Bhaskaran's Father * '' Vasantha Sena'' (1985) * Idanilangal (1985) * ''Oru Naal Innorunaal'' (1985) * ''Avidatheppole Ivideyum'' (1985) * ''Rangam'' (1985) * ''Shree Krishnaparanthu'' (1984) as Pappu * ''Thirakal'' (1984) * ''

Swarna Gopuram ''Swarna Gopuram'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. B. Ayyappan Nair and produced by S. Parameswaran. The film stars Sukumari, Ratheesh, V. D. Rajappan and Ajayan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Johnson. Cast ...

''(1984) as Mercy's father * ''Ethirppukal'' (1984) * ''Pavam Krooran''(1984) * ''Unaroo'' (1984) * ''

Kurishuyudham ''Kurishuyudham'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language horror film directed by Baby and written by Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan from a story by Pushparajan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Srividya and Mohanlal in the lead roles. The film has m ...

'' (1984) as D.I.G * ''Krishna Guruvayoorappa''(1984) as Kunju Nair * '' Oru Sumangaliyude Kadha'' (1984) as Doctor * ''Pallankuzhi'' (1983) as Karthavu * ''Marakkillorikkalum'' (1983) as Kesavan Nampoothiri * ''Mortuary'' (1983/II) as College Principal * ''Rugma'' (1983) as Narayana Menon * ''Kelkatha Shabdam'' (1982) as Babu's Father * ''Sara Varsham'' (1982) as Ramakrishnan Nair * ''Kakka'' (1982) * ''

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 ''Do ...

'' (1982) as Venukuttan * ''Amritha Geetham'' (1982) * ''Raktham'' (1981) as George * ''

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 *Sathaa ...

'' (1981) as Sekharan * '' Swarangal Swapnagal'' (1981) as Dr Mohan * ''Swarna Pakshikal'' (1981) * ''Asthamikkatha Pakalukal'' (1981) as Psychiatrist * ''Chaakara'' (1980) as Police Officer * ''Prakrithi Manohari'' (1980) as Achuthan Pilla * ''Anthappuram'' (1980) * ''Kannukal'' (1979) as Menon * ''Nakshathrangale Sakshi'' (1979) * ''Aalmarattam '' (1978) * ''Mattoly '' (1978)

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References

External links

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Jagannatha Varma at MSI
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