N. Govindan Kutty (17 October 1924 23 August 1994) was an Indian actor who worked in the
Malayalam film industry
Malayalam cinema, also referred to as Mollywood, is a segment of Indian cinema dedicated to producing films in the Malayalam language, primarily spoken in Kerala and the Lakshadweep islands. It encompasses both the mainstream film industry a ...
. He has appeared in around 100 films, acting mainly in
villain
A villain (also known as a " black hat", "bad guy" or "baddy"; The New Oxford Dictionary of English (1998) – p.126 "baddy (also baddie) noun (pl. -ies) ''informal'' a villain or criminal in a book, film, etc.". the feminine form is villai ...
roles.
Background
Kutty was born at
Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi ( , ; Cochin Portuguese: ''Cochim de Baixo'', , Tamil: ''Koçhé Kōtàì''), formerly also known as Fort Cochin or British Cochin or Old Kochi, is a region of Kochi city in Kerala, India. Fort Kochi takes its name from the For ...
in 1924, as the son of Sankara Narayanan and Nanukutty Amma. He was a natural actor and was prominent as a villain during the time when Prem Nazir and Jayan were heroes. He had written several professional dramas and screenplays for Malayalam films. He died in 1993.
Filmography
As an actor
* ''
Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni
''Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language comedy fantasy drama film directed by Anil–Babu and written by Kaloor Dennis, starring Innocent, Jagadish and Baiju Santhosh.
Plot
The plot follows two friends Unnikrishn ...
'' (1993) as Aazhvancheri Illathu Theekran Namboothiri
*
Ithile Iniyum Varu (1986) as Chief editor Menon
* Thacholi Thankappan (1984) as Chandu
*
Padayottam Padayottam may refer to:
* ''Padayottam'' (1982 film), an Indian Malayalam-language epic period drama film
* ''Padayottam'' (2018 film), an Indian Malayalam-language black comedy film
{{disambiguation ...
(1982)
*
Ariyappedatha Rahasyam
''Ariyappedatha Rahasyam'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Venu and produced by Koshi Ninan, John Philip, Koshi Philip and Raji George. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Jayabharathi and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The fil ...
(1981) as Gopi
* Sanchari (1981) as Vasu
* Naayaattu (1980)
* Idimuzhakkam (1980) as Varkey
* Swathu (1980)
* Paalaattu Kunjikkannan (1980)
* Mamaankam (1979)
*
Aavesham (1979)
* Ponnil Kulicha Raathri (1979)
* Avar Jeevikkunnu (1978)
* Njaan Njaan Maathram (1978)
* Kadathanaattu Maakkam (1978)
* Jagadguru Aadisankaran (1977)
* Agninakshathram (1977)
* Sreemad Bhagavadgeetha (1977)
* Vanadevatha (1976) as Thankappan
* Agnipushpam (1976)
* Prasadam (1976) as Keshavan
* Panchami (1976) as Moochaari
* Tourist Bungalow (1975)
* Neelapponmaan (1975)
* Omanakkunju (1975)
* Chattambikkalyaani (1975)
* Penpada (1975)
* Madhurappathinezhu (1975)
* Ankathattu (1974)
*
Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari (Tamil; / kəɳjɑkʊmɑɾiː/; referring to Devi Kanya Kumari, officially known as Kanniyakumari, formerly known as Cape Comorin) is a town and a municipality in Kanyakumari district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is the ...
(1974) .... Veerappan
*
Durga
Durga (, ) is a major Hindu goddess, worshipped as a principal aspect of the mother goddess Mahadevi. She is associated with protection, strength, motherhood, destruction, and wars.
Durga's legend centres around combating evils and demonic ...
(1974)
* Naathoon (1974)
* Thumbolaarcha (1974)
*
Thacholi Marumakan Chandu (1974) as Kunjikelu
* Arakkallan Mukkaalkkallan (1974)
* Chanchala (1974)
*
Urvashi Bharathi
''Urvashi Bharathi'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and produced by Ramachandran. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Innocent and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamo ...
(1973)
*
Pavangal Pennungal (1973)
*
Ponnapuram Kotta (1973)
*
Thaniniram (1973) as Aadu Veladuyhan
*
Chuzhi (1973) as Varghese
* Police Ariyaruthu (1973) as Thomas Augustine
*
Pacha Nottukal
''Pachanottukal'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by A. B. Raj and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vijayasree, Adoor Bhasi and Jose Prakash. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan.
Cast
*Prem ...
(1973) as Anthappan
* Padmavyooham (1973) as Philip
*
Panitheeratha Veedu (1973) as Thankayyan
*
Kaapalika (1973) as A.G.Nambiar
* Ajnaathavasam (1973) as K. S. Pilla
* Driksakshi (1973) as Inspector Radhakrishnan
*
Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka (1972) as Thampi
* Aadyathe Kadha (1972) as Inquilab Pankan
*
Preethi (1972)
* Akkarappacha (1972)
*
Postmane Kananilla (1972) as Vallabha Panikkar
* Ananthashayanam (1972)
*
Sambhavami Yuge Yuge (1972) as Swami
* Lakshyam (1972)
*
Lanka Dahanam (1971)
*
Sarasayya
''Sarasayya'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Thoppil Bhasi and produced by P. V. Sathyam. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Sheela and Jayabharathi. It is a sequel to the Malayalam film '' Ashwamedham'' (1967), and an adapt ...
(1971) as Mohan
*
Anubhavangal Paalichakal
''Anubhavangal Paalichakal'' () is a 1971 Malayalam-language film scripted by Thoppil Bhasi and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. It is based on the novel of the same name written by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. The film stars Sathyan, Prem N ...
(1971)
*
Shiksha
''Shiksha'' (, ) is a Sanskrit word, which means "instruction, lesson, learning, study of skill".Sir Monier Monier-Williams A DkSanskrit-English Dictionary: Etymologically and Philologically Arranged with Special Reference to Cognate Indo-Europ ...
(1971) as Prathapan
*
Panchavan Kaadu (1971)
*
Ernakulam Junction
Ernakulam Junction railway station (also known as Ernakulam South, station code: ERS) is an NSG–2 category List of railway stations in India, Indian railway station in Thiruvananthapuram railway division of Southern Railway zone. It is the m ...
(1971)
*
Vithukal (1971) as Raghavan
* Vimochanasamaram (1971)
* Marunaattil Oru Malayaali (1971) as Govindan
* Raathrivandi (1971) as Robert
*
Kalithozhi (1971)
*
Ara Nazhika Neram (1970) as Peelippochan
* Bheekara Nimishangal (1970) as Ugran Velu
* Cross Belt (1970)
*
Pearl View (1970) as Bastain
*
Othenante Makan (1970) as Vadakkumpattu Karanavar
* Nizhalaattam (1970) as Paul
*
Vazhve Mayam (1970) as Ramachandran Nair
* Lottery Ticket (1970) as Madhavankutty
* Kadalppaalam (1969) as Karthavu
*
Adimakal
''Adimakal'' () is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. O. Joseph. The film stars Sathyan, Prem Nazir, Sheela and Sharada. The film had musical score and songs composed by G. Devarajan. It ...
(1969) as Pachu Kurup
*
Susie
Susie is a female name that can be a diminutive form of Susan, Susanne, Suzanne, Susannah, Susanna or Susana.
Susie may refer to:
Songs
*"Susie", a song by Krokus from '' Painkiller''
*"Susie", a song by John Lee Hooker from the album '' ...
(1969)
*
Kannoor Deluxe (1969) as K B S Nair
* Kaattukurangu (1969)
*
Jwala (1969) as Govinda Pilla
*
Rahasyam (1969) as Govindankutty
* Danger Biscuit (1969) as Mathew
* Love In Kerala (1968) as R.K.Raja
* Dial 2244 (1968)
* Thulaabharam (1968)
*
Yakshi
Yakshinis or Yakshis (, , Prakrit: ) are a class of female nature spirits in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain religious mythologies that are different from Devas and Asuras and Gandharvas or Apsaras. Yakshinis and their male counterparts, the Yaks ...
(1968) as Chandran
* Kodungallooramma (1968)
* Ezhu Raathrikal (1968) as Govindan
*
Thirichadi (1968)
*
Punnapra Vayalar
''Punnapra Vayalar'' is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and P. J. Antony in the lead roles. The film had musical score by K. Raghavan. The movie was bas ...
(1968) as Achuthan
* Mainatharuvi Kolakkes (1967)
*
Karutha Rathrikal (1967)
* Mulkkireedam (1967)
*
Naadan Pennu (1967)
*
Pavappettaval (1967)
* Kadamattathachan (1966)
*
Christmas Rathri (1961) as Dr Philip
Screenplay
* Raathrivandi (1971)
* Ernakulam Junction (1971)
* Preethi (1972)
* Aaraadhika (1973)
* Police Ariyaruthu (1973)
* Arakkallan Mukkaalkkallan (1974)
* Thacholi Marumakan Chanthu (1974)
* Durga (1974)
* Ankathattu (1974)
* Rajaankanam (1976)
* Guruvayoor Kesavan (1977)
* Thacholi Ambu (1978)
* Avar Jeevikkunnu (1978)
* Maamaankam (1979)
* Pichaathikkuttappan (1979)
* Padayottam (1982)
Dialogue
* Othenante Makan (1970)
* Raathrivandi (1971)
* Ernakulam Junction (1971)
* Preethi (1972)
* Aaraadhika (1973)
* Police Ariyaruthu (1973)
* Ponnaapuram Kotta (1973)
* Arakkallan Mukkaalkkallan (1974)
* Thacholi Marumakan Chanthu (1974)
* Durga (1974)
* Ankathattu (1974)
* Rajaankanam (1976)
* Ormakal Marikkumo (1977)
* Guruvayoor Kesavan (1977)
* Thacholi Ambu (1978)
* Avar Jeevikkunnu (1978)
* Maamaankam (1979)
* Pichaathikkuttappan (1979)
* Padayottam (1982)
Story
* Rathrivandi (1971)
* Ernakulam Junction (1971)
* Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka (1972)
*
Aaraadhika (1973)
* Ponnaapuram Kotta (1973)
* Arakkallan Mukkaalkkallan (1974)
* Thacholi Marumakan Chanthu (1974)
* Durga (1974)
*
Panathukkaga
''Panathukkaga'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by M. S. Senthil. It stars Sivakumar. Jayachitra, Sripriya, Sasikumar, Kamal Haasan and Thengai Srinivasan play supporting roles. It was a remake of the director's ...
(1974)
* Rajaankanam (1976)
* Thacholi Ambu (1978)
*
Avar Jeevikkunnu (1978)
* Maamaankam (1979)
* Randu Mukhangal (1981)
* Naagamadathu Thampuraatti (1982)
References
* http://www.nthwall.com/ml/4564100231
* http://imprintsonindianfilmscreen.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/ngovindan-kutty.html
External links
*
N Govindankutty at MSI
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Indian male film actors
Male actors from Kochi
Malayalam screenwriters
Malayalam-language dramatists and playwrights
Male actors in Malayalam cinema
20th-century Indian male actors
1924 births
1993 deaths
Indian male dramatists and playwrights
Indian male screenwriters
20th-century Indian dramatists and playwrights
Screenwriters from Kochi
20th-century Indian male writers
20th-century Indian screenwriters