Kailas Nath (1957 or 1958 – 3 August 2023) was an Indian actor and director who primarily worked in

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and

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, and also appeared in television serials. He made his film debut with ''

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'' (1977) and acted in over 160 films during a career spanning nearly 45 years.

Early life

Kailas was born in

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in the

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, India. He graduated from Devaswom Board Pampa College and later attended a film institute, where he studied alongside

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, Shankar, and

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Career

Before entering the film industry, Kailas was active in

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and stage performances. He began his film career with the 1977 Malayalam film ''

'' and made his Tamil debut in '' Oru Thalai Ragam'' (1980), eventually appearing in nearly 90 Tamil films''.'' His films include '' Vidarunna Mottukal'' (1977), ''

Etho Oru Swapnam ''Etho Oru Swapnam'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Sheela, Sukumaran, Sreelatha Namboothiri, Jagathy Sreekumar and Jayan in the lead roles. The film has music ...

'' (1978), '' Swandam Enna Padam'' (1980), ''

Irattimadhuram ''Irattimadhuram'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Krishnachandran, K. R. Vijaya and Master Rajakumaran Thampi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Prem Nazir ...

'' (1982), '' Saravarsham'' (1982), ''

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'' (1993), ''

Sethurama Iyer CBI ''Sethurama Iyer CBI'' is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language mystery crime film directed by K. Madhu and written by S. N. Swamy. It stars Mammootty in the title role, alongside Mukesh and Jagathy Sreekumar in supporting roles. Shyam composed ...

'' (2004)'',

Mizhikal Sakshi ''Mizhikal Sakshi'' () is a 2008 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Asok R. Nath and written by Anil Mukhathala. The film stars Mohanlal and Sukumari. The plot follows Kooniyamma, a mute and bereaved old woman who has fond memories ...

'' (2008)'','' '' Seetha Kalyanam'' (2009), and ''

Yugapurushan ''Yugapurushan'' is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language film about the life and times of Sree Narayana Guru. The movie is directed by R. Sukumaran. It has an ensemble cast led by Thalaivasal Vijay, Mammootty and Siddique. Plot The story revolves ...

'' (2010)''.'' He also worked as an assistant director under

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before making his directorial debut with ''

Ithu Nalla Thamasha ''Ithu Nalla Thamasa'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Kailasnath and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Sukumari, Jagathy Sreekumar, Kalpana and Santhosh in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. P. Udayab ...

'' in 1985. In addition, he lectured in acting at

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. Apart from films, he appeared in several Malayalam television serials, beginning with ''Seemantham''. His television work includes ''

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'', ''

Ente Manasaputhri ''Ente Manasaputhri'' ( ''The Daughter of My Mind'') was a 2007 Malayalam television soap opera telecast on Asianet TV from Monday to Friday at 7:00PM IST. It was a sequel to ''Punarjanmam'', which aired on Surya TV and telecast 95 episodes. I ...

'', ''

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'', and '' Vanambadi.'' His final on-screen appearance was in the

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series '' Santhwanam''.

Personal life and death

Kailas was married to Ajitha, and they have one daughter. He died on 3 August 2023, at the age of 65, from non-alcoholic

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at a private hospital in

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Filmography

As actor

As director

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Nath, Kailas 1950s births 2023 deaths Male actors from Alappuzha 20th-century Indian male actors Male actors in Malayalam cinema Male actors in Malayalam television People from Alappuzha district