Jose Prakash (14 April 1925 – 24 March 2012) was an Indian actor and singer who worked 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 ...

. He was a singer turned actor who had appeared in more than 300 films mostly in antagonist roles. He was awarded with the

J. C. Daniel Award The J. C. Daniel Award is Kerala's highest award in Malayalam cinema. It is presented annually by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, a non-profit institution under the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Kerala, India. Insti ...

in 2011, a day before he died aged 86. In a career spanning for around 40 years, he is known for portraying some of the iconic villain characters in the Malayalam film industry. Later, he switched to character roles in the mid 90s.

Personal life

He was the eldest of the eight children of Kunnel K.J. Joseph & Eliyamma Joseph on 14 April 1925 at

Changanassery Changanassery or Changanacherry is a municipal town in Kottayam district in the state of Kerala, India. History The first recorded history on the origin of Changanacherry is obtained from Sangam period literature. According to Sangam er ...

, Kottayam. He has four younger brothers and three sisters, among whom the youngest brother, Prem Prakash, is also an actor. He had his primary education from Sacred Heart Public School, Kottayam. He was settled around 30 years in

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and later moved to

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. In 2003 his right leg had to be amputated due to

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. He was married to Chinnamma, who predeceased him. They have 6 children, 2 sons and 4 daughters: Elsamma Thomas (nee Joseph), Rajan Joseph, Gracy Maliakal, Shaji Joseph, Jasmine Joseph, and Susan Joseph. He lived with his youngest son Shaji Joseph in

till his death on 24 March 2012. Script writers Bobby-Sanjay and Malayalam movie director Dennis Joseph are his nephews.

Early career

Jose Prakash was in the Indian army before entering the film industry. While in the army he had the rare distinction to serve as the body guard of Mahatma Gandhi during the time of partition. Like other actors of that age he was not a theatre or stage artist. He had served for Indian army for 8 years. He later left army and return to his homeland and start small business. Having interest in cinema and music from childhood he started a small club with his friends called ''Kottayam Arts Club'' in which he was the lead singer.

Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair (16 October 191611 March 1997) was an Indian poet, playwright, script writer, lyricist, orator, film director and actor, though he is best known as an actor in Malayalam cinema. He is the recipient of Padma Shri ...

once saw his performance and called him as a singer for his debut directorial film Sheriyo Thetto. It was Thikkurissy who gave him the name Jose Prakash.

Film career

Singer

Jose Prakash started his early career as a singer who lend his voice for

Prem Nazir Prem Nazir (born Abdul Khader; 7 April 1926 – 16 January 1989) was an Indian actor known as one of Malayalam cinema's definitive leading men of his generation. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors in the history of India ...

, Sathyaneshan Nadar etc. Malayalam industry was not professional at early 1950s usually actors sing for themselves.

introduced him to

V. Dakshinamoorthy Venkateswaran Dakshinamoorthy (9 December 1919 – 2 August 2013) was a veteran carnatic musician and composer and music director of Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi films, predominantly in Malayalam films. He has set scores for the songs in over 125 ...

who liked his voice and lend his voice for the film '' Sheriyo Thetto'' in 1953 directed by Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair.Mathrubhumi, Jose Prakash laid to rest
In this film philosophical number "Paadu pettu paadangalil" sung by Jose Prakash introduced a new trend in Malayan cinema. He also did a small role in the movie. He was not at all a professional singer and does not attend any musical class. In the early 1960s Malayalam film industry became professional and the introduction of talented singers like A. M. Rajah, K. J. Yesudas ended the careers of all non professional singers. Up to the 1960s he had sung around 60 songs for various actors like

etc.

Actor

During his singing career he had done small roles and cameos for films. His first break as an actor was Bhakta Kuchela in 1961. But his major break as a villain was Olavum Theravum in 1969 and he later went on to do many films mostly in villain roles. In 1971, he acted in the first ever investigative sequel ''

C.I.D. Nazir C.I.D. Nazir is a 1971 Indian Malayalam -language detective film, directed and produced by P. Venu. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film was ...

'' (1971) directed by

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 ...

. Later he worked with

in many of his films. He and

K. P. Ummer Kachinamthoduka Puthiyapurayil Ummer known as K. P. Ummer (Malayalam: കെ.പി. ഉമ്മർ) was an Indian actor from Thekkepuram quarter of Kozhikode, Kerala, India. He was active in the Malayalam cinema from early sixties until late ...

dominated Malayalam film industry in the role of

Antagonist An antagonist is a character in a story who is presented as the chief foe of the protagonist. Etymology The English word antagonist comes from the Greek ἀνταγωνιστής – ''antagonistēs'', "opponent, competitor, villain, enemy, ri ...

and was a hard target for Heroes. Up to date he had acted for more than 350 films in Malayalam language. He retired from film industry in 2003 due to health reasons. His last film was

Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum '' Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum'' is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Sibi Malayil and produced by Prem Prakash. It was the debut movie as scriptwriters of brothers Bobby and Sanjay. The film starred Kalidas Jayaram, ...

directed by Sibi Malayil. After a long gap of 8 years he did a small cameo role in ''

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''.

Awards

;Kerala State Television Awards *1993:Kerala State Television Award For Best Actor - Mikhayelinte Santhathikal *2006 Bahadoor Award *2011

J C Daniel Joseph Chellayya Daniel Nadar (28 November 1900 27 April 1975) was an Indian filmmaker who is considered as the ''father of Malayalam cinema''. He was the first film-maker from Kerala. He produced, directed, wrote, photographed, edited and ac ...

Award

Filmography

As an actor

2011 * Highway Police 2006 as Father John *

Mr. Brahmachari ''Mr. Brahmachari'' () is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Thulasidas and written by J. Pallassery from a story by Mahesh Mithra. It was produced and distributed by M. Mani through the company Aroma Movie Internatio ...

2003 *

2003 *Kanalkkireedam 2002 *The Gift Of God 2002 * Pathram 1999 * Vazhunnor 1999 as Bishop * Meenathil Thalikettu 1998 * Man of the Match 1996 *Thumbolikkadappuram 1995 *Agrajan 1995 *Highway 1995 *Puthran 1994 as michael * Bheesmacharya 1994 * Chukkan 1994 as Narayanan *

Akashadoothu ''Akashadoothu'' is a 1993 Indian Malayalam family drama film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by Dennis Joseph, with Madhavi and Murali in the lead roles. The film tells the tale of a woman suffering from leukemia. The plot of the film w ...

1993 * Devasuram 1993 *Mayaamayooram 1993 * Maanthrika Cheppu 1992 *Ragam Anuragam 1991 *Kadalora Kattu 1991 * Indrajaalam 1990 * Orukkam 1990 as Father Francis Arakkal *Kadathanadan Ambadi 1990 * Veena Meettiya Vilangukal 1990 * Kottayam Kunjachan 1990 *Ee Kannikoodi 1990 *Adikkurippu 1989 * Adharvam 1989 *Kodugallur Bagavathi 1989 * Dhinarathrangal 1988 * Loose Loose Arappiri Loose 1988 * Vrutham 1987 as Jailor * Aankiliyude Tharattu 1987 * Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku 1987 *Aalippazhangal 1987 as Sekharan Thampi *

Rajavinte Makan ''Rajavinte Makan'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language gangster film directed and produced by Thampi Kannanthanam and written by Dennis Joseph. It stars Mohanlal as crime boss Vincent Gomes, and also features Suresh Gopi, Ratheesh, Ambika ...

1986 * Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku 1986 *Sayam Sandhya 1986 * Snehamulla Simham 1986 *Niramulla Raavukal 1986 as Sudevan * Adukkan Entheluppam 1986 *Rajavinte Makan 1986 *Aayiram Kannukal 1986 * Ente Kanakkuyil 1985 * Eeran Sandhya 1985 * Akalathe Ambili (1985) as Kurichan *Akkachide Kunjuvava 1985 *Upahaaram 1985 as Fernandez *. Sammelanam 1985 as Ananthan Nambiar *Madhuvidhu Theerum Munpe 1985 *

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 * Aa Neram Alppa Dooram 1985 * Nirakkoottu 1985 *

Parannu Parannu Parannu ''Parannu Parannu Parannu'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, written and directed by P. Padmarajan. It stars Rahman, Rohini and Nedumudi Venu in pivotal roles. Plot Elizabeth (Sukumari) is a physical education instructor at a colle ...

1984 * Koottinilamkili 1984 * Piriyilla Naam 1984 *Jeevitham 1984 *Pavam Poornima 1984 as Thampi *Thacholi Thankappan 1984 as Guptha *Manithali 1984 *Oru Kochu Kadha Arum Parayatha Kadha (1984) as Advocate * Swanthamevide Bandhamevide 1984 *Sabadham 1984 as Viswanadhan Thampi *

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 mu ...

(1984) as Father Fernandez *Koodevide 1983 *

Himam ''Himam'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language masala film, directed by Joshiy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Shankar, Shanavas and Sripriya. The film has musical score by Shyam. The movie is a remake of the 1973 movie ''Yaadon Ki Baaraat''. Th ...

(1983) as Jaykkal *Nadi Muthal Nadi Vare 1983 *Passport 1983 *Ahankaram 1983 *

Oru Mukham Pala Mukham ''Oru Mukham Pala Mukham'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by P. K. Joseph, starring Ratheesh, Srividya, Mohanlal, and Mammootty. Ratheesh plays Raveendran Thampi, who takes vengeance against Subhadramma Thankachi (Sr ...

1983 *

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...Alexander *Kodumkattu 1983 *Ankam 1983 as Chacko *Maniyara 1983 *Enne Njan Thedunnu 1983 as Doctor Earadi *

Koodevide ''Koodevide?'' ( en, Where is Your Nest?) is a 1983 Malayalam drama film, written and directed by P. Padmarajan, starring Mammootty, Suhasini and Rahman, who makes his debut. The plot is loosely based on a Tamil novel by Vasanthi. The film wa ...

1983 * Sara Varsham 1982 *Rakthasakshi 1982 * Aarambham 1982 as Sebastian *

Aranjaanam ''Aranjaanam'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Venu and produced by P. K. Gopi. The film stars Shankar, Rajkumar, Subhashini and Sumalatha. The film has musical score and songs composed by K. J. Joy. Cast * Shankar ...

1982 as Colonel *Shila 1982 *Ahimsa 1982 *Drohi 1982 *Chilanti Vala 1982 * Panchajanyam as Madhavan Thampi *Saram 1982 * Aasha as Mathew Cheriyan *Dheera 1982 *Shaari Alla Sharada 1982 *

Ithu Njangalude Katha ''Ithu Njangalude Katha'' is a 1982 Malayalam film made in India, by P. G. Viswambharan. This was the second film of actor Mukesh after the 1981 film ''Balloon''. This film is a remake of the Tamil film '' Palaivana Solai''. Plot The lives of ...

1982 *Kaliyamardhanam 1982 *

John Jaffer Janardhanan ''John Jaffer Janardhanan'' is a 1982 Malayalam-language masala film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran, starring Ratheesh, Ravindran and Mammootty. It is a remake of the 1977 Hindi film ''Amar Akbar Anthony''. Plot Three brothe ...

1982 * Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam 1982 *Oru Vilippadakale 1982 as Dr Cheriyan *Saahasam 1981 *Kilugaatha Changalakal 1981 *Nizha Yudham 1981 *Choothattam 1981 * Aarathi 1981 * Thrishna 1981 as K V S Panikkar * Raktham 1981 * Ahimsa 1981 *Agnisharam 1981 * Thadavara 1981 as Kollakkaran *Karimpoocha 1981 *Sambhavam 1981 *Swarnappakshikal 1981 *Adimachangala 1981 *Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla 1981 as Parameshwaran Pilla *Agni Yudham 1981 *Prema Geethangal 1981 as P K Panikkar *Ariyappedatha Rahasyam 1981 as Sreedharan thampi (

) * Love In Singapore 1980 *Air Hostess 1980 as Menon *Chandrahasam 1980 as Rathnakaran *Agnikshetram 1980 as Vishwanathan * Manushya Mrugam 1980 as K. G. Menon * Shakthi 1980 *Kadalkkattu 1980 *

Prakadanam ''Prakadanam'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Sasikumar. The film stars Prathapachandran, Balan K. Nair, M. G. Soman and Ravikumar. The film's score was composed by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prathapachandran as Kattukall ...

1980 as Damodharan *Anthapuram 1980 *Edan Thottam 1980 *Avan Oru Ahankari 1980 *

Ival Ee Vazhi Ithu Vare ''Ival Eevazhi Ithu Vare'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. G. Rajasekharan and produced by V. Gangadharan. The film stars Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi, Jose Prakash and Balan K. Nair in the lead roles. The film has musical score ...

1980 *Baktha Hanuman 1980 *Aagamanam 1980 as Issac *Agniparvatham 1979 * Puthiya Velicham 1979 * Avano Atho Avalo 1979 as Surendran * Mamangam 1979 *Yakshipparu 1979 * Irumbazhikal 1979 as Swami *Pichathikuttappan 1979 (

) *Alavuddinum Albutha Vilakkum 1979 *Vijayanum Veeranum 1979 as Surendran Nair * Tharangam 1979 as Gopalan *Thuramugham 1979 *Kathirmandapam 1979 *Ward No.7 1979 (

) *Sarppam 1979 *Vaaleduthavan Valaal 1979 *

Rakthamillatha Manushyan ''Rakthamillatha Manushyan'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Jeassy and produced by J. J. Kuttikkad. The film stars Soman, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi, Jose and Manavalan Joseph in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M ...

1979 as Menon *Vijayam Nammude Senani 1979 *Peruvazhiyambalam 1979 *Prabhu 1979 as Gauri Sankar Prasad * Eeta 1978 * Beena 1978 * Aval vishwathayayirunnu 1978 as Psychiatrist * Velluvili 1978 as Minnal Moidu *Yaagaaswam 1978 *Amarsham 1978 *Itha Oru Manushyan 1978 as Narayanan Thampi *Aalmarattam 1978 (

) * Lisa 1978 *Rajan Paraja Kadha 1978 *Ithanente Vazhi 1978 *Avakaasham 1978 *Kudumbam Nammukku Sreekkovil 1978 as Dharmapalan * Aanakkalari 1978 *Rowdy Ramu 1978 *Kanalkkattakal 1978 as Vikraman/Prasad *

Padmatheertham ''Padmatheertham'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. G. Rajasekharan. The film stars Jayabharathi, Jose, Jose Prakash and Unnimary. The film has musical score by K. V. Mahadevan. Cast *Jayabharathi as Malini *Jose as Ve ...

1978 as Achutha Kurup *Aval Kanda Lokam 1978 * Karimpuli 1978 *Ashokavanam 1978 *Ee Ganam Marakkumo 1978 *Urakkam Varatha Rathrikal 1978 as Balagangadhara Menon *Arum Annyaralla 1978 as Priest *Randu Lokam 1977 as Thamarasheri Gopala Kurup *Aval Oru Devalayam 1977 *Sathyavan Saavithri 1977 as Ashwapathi *Nirakudam 1977 *Rajaparambara 1977 *Aadyapaadam 1977 *Sujatha 1977 *Madura Swapnam 1977 *Parivarthanam 1977 *Minimol 1977 *Sangamam 1977 *Vezhambal 1977 *Innale Innu 1977 *Sankupushppam 1977 as Dr. Jose *Sukradasa 1977 *Shanta Oru Devatha 1977 *Abhinivesham 1977 as C. P. Menon *Sreemad Bhagavath Geetha 1977 *Muttathe Mulla 1977 as Thampi *Sagakkale Munnottu 1977 *Udyanalakshmi 1976 *Seemantha Puthran 1976 *Agni Pushppam 1976 *Paarijatham 1976 *Ozhukkinethire 1976 *Rajaankanam 1976 *Neelasaari 1976 *Amba Ambika Ambalika 1976 *Themmadi Velappan 1976 as Balakrishnan *Light House 1976 *Chirkudukka 1976 as Kumar *Nee Ente Lahari 1976 *Amma 1976 *Picnic (1975) as Mooppan *Chumaduthaangi 1975 *Babumon 1975 as Puli Naanu *

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1975 as Krishna Kumar *Omanakunju 1975 *

Thomasleeha ''Thomasleeha'' or ''St. Thomas'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language historical drama film based on the life of St. Thomas the Apostle and his missionary work in India. It was directed and produced by P. A. Thomas. Plot The film tells the s ...

1975 *Pulivalu 1975 *Makkal 1975 *Raagam 1975 *Ullasa Yaathra 1975 *. Pravaham 1975 as Bhaskaran *Mattoru Seetha 1975 * Love Marriage 1975 as Prakash *Love Letter 1975 *Chandanachola 1975 *Odakuzhal 1975 *Sooryavamsham 1975 *Priye Ninakku Vendi 1975 * Pancha Thanthram 1974 as Prasad *Sapthaswarangal 1974 as Madhava Das *Honeymoon 1974 *College Girl 1974 as Nanu *Shaapamoksham 1974 *Poothenaruvi 1974 *Pattabhishekam 1974 *Ankathattu 1974 *Rahasya Raathri 1974 *

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1973 *Panchavadi 1973 as Shekhar *Padmavyooham 1973 as Mathachan *Ajaathavasam 1973 as Jayaraj *Kaapalika 1973 * Panitheeratha Veedu 1973 as Hari's father *Badradeepam 1973 as Venugopal *

Thaniniram ''Thaniniram'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Muhammad Assam. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vijayasree, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Jose Prakash and Sankaradi. The film had musical score by G. D ...

1973 as Mathai/Mathew Philip *Police Ariyaruthu 1973 as Alex * Pacha Nottukal 1973 as Mathews Muthalali *Prethagalude Thazvara 1973 (

) *Swapnam 1973 *Maasappadi Mathupilla 1973 *Veendum Prabhatham 1973 *Rakkuyil 1973 *Thekkankattu 1973 as Sebastain *Pushppanjali 1972 as Damu *Sree Guruvayoorappan 1972 *

Sambhavami Yuge Yuge ''Sambhavami Yuge Yuge'' () is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, Jose Prakash and Prameela in the lead roles. The film's musical score was c ...

1972 as Balaram *Aneshwanam * Taxi Car 1972 as Shivaram *Nirthasaala 1972 as Dayananthan *

Aaradi Manninte Janmi ''Aaradimanninte Janmi'' () is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. Bhaskaran. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sheela and Jayabharathi. The musical score is by R. K. Shekhar. It is a remake of the Tamil film '' N ...

1972 as Dr. Menon *Shakthi 1972 *Manthrakodi 1972 *Brahmachari 1972 *

Prathikaram ''Prathikaram'' () is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Kumar. The film stars Jayabharathi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Alummoodan and C. L. Anandan. The film's score was composed by M. B. Sreenivasan. Cast *Jayabharathi as Sh ...

1972 as Sreedharan Thampi * Avalalppam Vaikipoyi 1971 *Jalakanyaka 1971 *

Makane Ninakku Vendi ''Makane Ninakku Vendi'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by E. N. Balakrishnan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Sam, Tho ...

(1971) ...Pappachan *Thapaswini 1971 * Vilakkyu Vaangiya Veena 1971 as K.R.Das *Achante Bharya 1971 as Rajan *Muthassi 1971 *Lankadahanam 1971 as Das *

1971 as Shivaram (

) *Nilakkatha Chalanagal 1970 *Nizhalattam 1970 as Bhaskaran *Abayam 1970 *Lottery Ticket 1970 *Madhuvidhu 1970 as Sathi's Father *Aranaazhikaneram (1970) as Priest * Ollavum Theeravum 1970 *Kattukurangu 1969 *Kannur Deluxe 1969 as Gopalakrishnan *Rahasyam 1969 as Karadi Damodharan *Chattambikkavala 1969 * Kumara Sambhavam (1969) as Devandran * Velutha Kathreena 1968 as Superintend Manoharan *Love in Kerala 1968 *Agniputhri 1967 *Subaida 1965 *

Karutha Kai ''Karutha Kai'' (; metaphor for "guilty") is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. It was released on ...

1964 as Madhava Menon *Adya Kiranangal 1964 as Damodaran *Kattumaina 1963 *Snapaka Yohannan 1963 as Snapaka Yohannan * Ammaye Kaanaan 1963 as Advocate * Bhaktha Kuchela 1961 as Nandagopan *Chathurangam 1959 *''

Mariakutty ''Mariakutty'' is a 1958 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and written by Muttathu Varkey. The film stars Prem Nazir and Miss Kumari. It is based on Varkey's 1957 novel of the same name. Plot Cast * Prem Nazir as Pappachan * Miss ...

'' 1958 as Ponnappachan *Devasundari 1957 *Padatha Painkili 1957 as Pothachan *Manthravaadi 1956 * Harishchandra 1955 *CID 1955 * Aniyathi 1955 as Doctor *Harischandra 1955 *Balyasakhi 1954 *

Manasakshi ''Manasakshi'' is a 1954 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by G. Viswanath and produced by K. S. Akhileswarayyar. The film stars Prem Nazir and Hemalatha in lead roles. The music score is by S. G. K. Pillai. It is the debut Malayalam film ...

1954 * Sheriyo Thetto 1953 -Debut Film as singer and actor *Alphonsa (1952) *

Premalekha ''Premalekha'' is a 1952 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. K. Ramani. The film stars Jose Prakash and S. P. Pillai. The film's score was composed by P. S. Divakar. Cast * Jose Prakash * S. P. Pillai S. P. Pillai (28 November 1 ...

(1952)

As a singer

*"Om Namashivaaya" - ''Love in Kerala'' (1968) *"Oronnoro Chenchorathan" - ''Avan Varunnu'' (1954) *"Neelippenne" - ''Manasakshi'' (1954) *"Kannuneer Nee Choriyaathe" - ''Sheriyo Thetto'' (1953) *"Paadupettu Paadangalil" - ''Sheriyo Thetto'' (1953) *"Thaarame Thaanuvaru" - ''Sheriyo Thetto'' (1953) *"Vaarmazhaville Va" - ''Sheriyo Thetto'' (1953) *"Pokaam Pokaam" - ''Sheriyo Thetto'' (1953) *"Kelkuka Ha" - ''Alphonsa'' (1952) *"Chinthayil Neerunna" - ''Visappinte Vili'' (1952) *"Ramanan" - ''Visappinte Vili'' (1952)

As a Television actor

Akashadoothu (TV series) Akashadoothu is 2011 Malayalam language Television drama produced by M.Renjith aired on Surya TV. It is a sequel to 1993 Indian Malayalam-language drama film Akashadoothu directed by Sibi Malayil.The film tells the tale of a widow suffering ...

(2012)- A teleserial from Surya TV which is the sequel of the hit Malayalam film

*Mikhaelinte Santhathikal - as Mikhael (Doordarshan) *Vava (Asianet) *Avashthantarangal (Kairali TV)

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