N. Govindan Kutty was a Malayalam film actor. He has appeared in around 100 films, acting mainly in
villain
A villain (also known as a "black hat" or "bad guy"; the feminine form is villainess) is a stock character, whether based on a historical narrative or one of literary fiction. ''Random House Unabridged Dictionary'' defines such a character a ...
roles.
Background
Kutty was born at
Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi, Fort Cochin in English, Cochim de Baixo ("Lower Kochi") in Cochin Portuguese creole, is a neighbourhood of Cochin (Kochi) city in Kerala, India. Fort Kochi takes its name from the Fort Manuel of Cochin, the first European fort ...
in 1924,
Ernakulam
Ernakulam () is the Central Business District of the city of Kochi in Kerala, India and has lent its name to the Ernakulam district. Many major establishments, including the Kerala High Court, the office of the Kochi Municipal Corporation ...
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
* Saakshaal Sreemaan Chaathunni (1993)
*
Ithile Iniyum Varu
''Ithile Iniyum Varu'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. G. Viswambharan. The film stars Mammootty, Mukesh, Dipika Chikhlia and Thilakan in lead roles. The film had musical score by Shyam. It was remake of 1984 Hindi ...
(1986) as Chief editor Menon
* Thacholi Thankappan (1984) as Chandu
*
Padayottam (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
''Aavesham'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Vijayanand. The film stars Jayan, Sheela, M. N. Nambiar, Ceylon Manohar and Jayamalini in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. The movie was rich with action sce ...
* 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
Kanniyakumari (; , referring to Devi Kanya Kumari), also known as Cape Comorin, is a city in Kanniyakumari district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent and the southernmost city in mainland I ...
(1974) .... Veerappan
*
Durga
Durga ( sa, दुर्गा, ) 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 comb ...
(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. Dakshinamoor ...
(1973)
*
Pavangal Pennungal (1973)
*
Ponnapuram Kotta
Ponnapuram is a village in the Dharapuram taluk within the Tirupur district of Tamil Nadu, India. Agriculture is the main occupation along with vegetable exporting and the generation of power using windmills. The village has a population o ...
(1973)
*
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 ...
(1973) as Aadu Veladuyhan
*
Chuzhi
''Chuzhi'' () is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language drama film, directed by Triprayar Sukumaran. The film stars Savitri, Salam and Sujatha. It is the only Malayalam film in which Savitri acted as a heroine. The film was released on 7 December 197 ...
(1973) as Varghese
* Police Ariyaruthu (1973) as Thomas Augustine
*
Pacha Nottukal (1973) as Anthappan
* Padmavyooham (1973) as Philip
*
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 w ...
(1973) as Thankayyan
*
Kaapalika
''Kaapalika'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Crossbelt Mani. The film stars Sheela, Adoor Bhasi, Jose Prakash and Nambiyathu in the lead roles. The film had musical score by R. K. Shekhar.
Cast
*Sheela as Kaapaalik ...
(1973) as A.G.Nambiar
* Ajnaathavasam (1973) as K. S. Pilla
* Driksakshi (1973) as Inspector Radhakrishnan
*
Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka
''Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by R. S. Rajan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vijayasree, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film had musi ...
(1972) as Thampi
* Aadyathe Kadha (1972) as Inquilab Pankan
*
Preethi
''Preethi'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by William Thomas. The film stars Madhu, Sheela, Prem Navas and Baby Shabnam. The film's score was composed by A. T. Ummer.
Cast
*Madhu
*Sheela
*Prem Navas
*Baby Shabnam
*Bahadoor
* ...
(1972)
* Akkarappacha (1972)
*
Postmane Kananilla
''Postmane Kananilla'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, K. P. Ummer, Vijayasree and KPAC Lalitha. The film's score was composed by G. Devarajan.
Cast
*Prem Nazir
*K. P. Ummer
*Vijayasr ...
(1972) as Vallabha Panikkar
* Ananthashayanam (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 Swami
* Lakshyam (1972)
*
Lanka Dahanam
''Lankadahanam'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, Jose Prakash and Sankaradi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanath ...
(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 adaptat ...
(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 Naze ...
(1971)
*
Shiksha
''Shiksha'' ( sa, शिक्षा IAST: ISO: Śikṣā) is a Sanskrit word, which means "instruction, lesson, learning, study of skill".Sir Monier Monier-WilliamsSiksha A DkSanskrit-English Dictionary: Etymologically and Philologically Ar ...
(1971) as Prathapan
*
Panchavan Kaadu
''Panchavan Kaadu'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan (actor), Sathyan, Sheela and Sharada (actress), Sharada. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan.
Cast
*Pre ...
(1971)
*
Ernakulam Junction
Ernakulam Junction railway station (also known as Ernakulam South, code: ERS) is the biggest railway station in the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. Controlling 376 train routes at a time, it is the busiest railway junction station in South Indi ...
(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
''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 St ...
(1970) as Bastain
*
Othenante Makan
''Othenente Makan'' () is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed and produced by Kunchacko. It is a sequel to the 1964 film '' Thacholo Othenan'', followed by '' Kadathanadan Ambadi'' (1990). The film stars Prem Nazir, Ragi ...
(1970) as Vadakkumpattu Karanavar
* Nizhalaattam (1970) as Paul
*
Vazhve Mayam
''Vazhve Mayam'' () is a 1970 Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. Sathyan plays the lead role. The film also has Sheela, Sankaradi, K. P. Ummer, Bahadoor, Adoor Bhasi, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Khadeeja, N. Govindan Kutty, Mu ...
(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 Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Sharada. The film had musical score and songs composed by G. Devarajan. It ...
(1969) as Pachu Kurup
*
Susie (1969)
*
Kannoor Deluxe
''Kannur Deluxe'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by T. E. Vasudevan who wrote the story under the pseudonym V. Devan. It is the first road movie in Malayalam which pivots on a theft that ...
(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'' (यक्षिणी sa, yakṣiṇī or ''yakṣī''; pi, yakkhiṇī or ''yakkhī'') are a class of female nature spirits in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain religious mythologies that are different from devas a ...
(1968) as Chandran
* Kodungallooramma (1968)
* Ezhu Raathrikal (1968) as Govindan
*
Thirichadi (1968)
*
Punnapra Vayalar (1968) as Achuthan
* Mainatharuvi Kolakkes (1967)
*
Karutha Rathrikal
''Karutha Rathrikal'' () is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language science fiction thriller film directed by P. Subramaniam under the name Mahesh. An adaptation of the 1886 novella '' Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'' by Robert Louis Stevenson, ...
(1967)
* Mulkkireedam (1967)
*
Naadan Pennu
''Naadan Pennu'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. O. Joseph. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Jayabharathi. Later this movie is remade in Telugu as Premajeevulu. Supersta ...
(1967)
*
Pavappettaval (1967)
* Kadamattathachan (1966)
*
Christmas Rathri
''Christmas Rathri'' () is a 1961 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam and was filmed at Merryland Studio. The film stars T. K. Balachandran, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss Kumari, Soman and Adoor Pankajam. ...
(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
''Aaradhika'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by B. K. Pottekkad and produced by G. P. Balan. The film stars Jayabharathi, Raghavan, Rani Chandra and Vincent in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj.
Cast
*Jay ...
(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, Shasikumar, 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
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kutty, N. Govindan
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