
Thilakan
Acting
Born July 15, 1935 · Ayroor, Kerala, India
Died September 24, 2012
Also known as തിലകൻ · Surendranatha Thilakan
Biography
Surendranatha Thilakan known mononymously as Thilakan, was an Indian film and stage actor who had starred in over 200 Malayalam films in a career spanning over four decades (1972-2012). Thilakan is regarded as one of the finest actors in Indian cinema, and popularly mentioned as the Perumthachan (master craftsman) of Malayalam Cinema. He is known for his excellence in character, antagonist, and protagonist roles. He has won 3 National Film Awards and 9 Kerala State Film Awards. The Government of India awarded him with the Padma Shri in 2009 for his contributions towards the arts.
Awards & recognition
- Filmfare Awards South
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Actor
- National Film Award — Best Supporting Actor
- Padma Shri in arts
Filmography38 titles

Peter Scott

Ayanam

Kathakku Pinnil

Irakal

Oliyambukal

Kudumbapuranam

Sandhesam

Kireedam

Manichitrathazhu

Chenkol

Godfather

Indian Rupee

Spadikam

Sadayam

Kalyanaraman

Ayalathe Adheham

Season

Pavithram

Mookkilla Rajyathu

Malayogam

Adharvam

Mrigaya

Pingami

Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal

Aniyathipraavu

Pappan Priyappetta Pappan

Ammayane Sathyam

Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback

Nerariyan CBI

Vellinakshatram

Sathyam

Before the Rains

Sangham

Vairam

Simhasanam

Nee Venunda Chellam
Suyetchai MLA

Ee Kaikalil