Kunjandi ( ml, കുഞ്ഞാണ്ടി; 1919–2002) was an Indian actor in

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. He has acted in more than 50 films. He handled character roles as well as supporting roles.

Background

Kunjandi was born at

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. His first movie was ''Swargaraajyam'' in 1962. He was very active during the 1970s and 1980s. He died on 6 January 2002. He was 83. He was given the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academi Award in 1992. He also won the Pushpasree Trust Award in 1993 and Ramashram Award in 1999. The Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academi had honored him with a fellowship.

Filmography

* Vismayam (1998) * The Truth (1998) * Sidhartha (1998) * Asuravamsam (1997) * Kalyaana Unnikal (1997) * Kalyaanakkacheri (1997) * April 19 (1996) * Kaanchanam (1996) * Vanarasena (1996) * Kidilolkkidilam (1995) * No. 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North (1995) * Thumboli Kadappuram (1995) * Gamanam (1994) * Yaadhavam (1993) * Adhwaytham (1992) * Aamina Tailors (1991) as Moidukka *

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(1991) * Kadathanadan Ambadi(1990)as Kandacheri Chappan * Brahmarakshassu (1990) * Malootty (1990) * Maalayogam (1990) * Mahayanam (1989) *

Dhwani ''Dhwani (ധ്വനി)'' (meaning sound, melody or music) is a 1988 Malayalam-language musical romance film directed by A. T. Abu. It was the last completed film of veteran actor and evergreen hero of Malayalam cinema Prem Nazir who died on ...

(1988) *

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(1988) * Kanakambarangal (1988) at Gopalan master * Marikkunnilla Njaan (1988) * Oridathu (1987) asThomachan * Vrutham (1987) *

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(1987) * Arappatta Kettiya Gramathil (1986) * Malamukalile Daivam (1986) *

Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam ''Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language satirical comedy drama film directed by Sibi Malayil, written by Sreenivasan and produced by M. Mani. It stars Mohanlal, Menaka, Jagathy Sreekumar, Nedumudi Venu, Mamukkoya, ...

(1986) *

Vartha ''Vartha'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by P. V. Gangadharan. The film stars Mammootty, Mohanlal, Rahman, Seema, Venu Nagavally, K. P. A. C. Lalitha and Prathapachandran. The film has musi ...

(1986) * Panchagni (1986) * Atham Chithira Chothi (1986) as Panikkar *

Adiverukal ''Adiverukal'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language social problem film directed by P. Anil (in his directorial debut) and written by T. Damodaran from a story by Peruvanthanam Sukumaran. It was produced by Mohanlal and Century Kochumon unde ...

(1986) * Kayyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu (1985) * Vellam (1985) * Anubandham (1985) * Sreekrishna Parunthu (1984) * NH 47 (1984) * Surumayitta Kannukal (1983) * Iniyenkilum (1983) as Nanu Ashari * Kanmanikkorumma (1982) *

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(1982) * Ankuram (1982) * Ee Nadu (1982) as Beeran * Chaappa (1982) * Ilaneer (1981) * Greeshmajwaala (1981) as Varkey *

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(1980) * Vilkkanundu Swapnangal (1980) *

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(1980) as Kumaran * Chakara (1980) as Shankaran Master * Anyarude Bhoomi (1979) * Bandhanam (1978) * Uttarayanam (1975) * Udayam Kizhakku Thanne (1978) * Sthanarthi Saramma (1966) as Gopi Pilla * Murappennu (1965) as Kuttappa Menon * Aadya Kiranangal (1964) as Paappi * Thacholi Othenan (1964) as Kandacheri Chappan * Ammaye Kaanaan (1963) as Kuttayi *

Swargarajyam ''Swargarajyam'' is a 1962 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. B. Unni and produced by Shanmukha Pictures. The film stars T. R. Omana, T. S. Muthaiah, Ambika and Angamuthu. The film had musical score by M. B. Sreenivasan. Cast * ...

(1962)

References

External links

*
Kunjandi at MSI
*http://oldmalayalamcinema.wordpress.com/2011/01/06/remembering-m-kunjandi-9-years-on/ *http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/kunjandi/filmography.html {{authority control 1919 births 2002 deaths Indian male film actors Male actors from Kozhikode Male actors in Malayalam cinema 20th-century Indian male actors