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Biography
Muraleedharan Pillai, better known by his stage name Murali, was an Indian film, stage and television actor and author. He mainly appeared in Malayalam films and a few Tamil films. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Appa Mestry, a communist freedom fighter and professional weaver, in the 2002 film Neythukaran. He was known for his powerful portrayal of character roles, lead roles and negative roles, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in Malayalam cinema.
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Awards & recognition
- Filmfare Awards South
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Actor
- National Film Award — Best Actor
Filmography16 titles
Akashadoothu
1993as Johnny
1993as Johnny
Kireedam
1989as C.I Haridas
1989as C.I Haridas
Sadayam
1992as Jailer Madhavan
1992as Jailer Madhavan
Malayogam
1990as Damodaran
1990as Damodaran
Shadow Kill
2002as Vasu
2002as Vasu
Gramophone
2003as Raghavan
2003as Raghavan
The Godman
1999as Abdul Rahim
1999as Abdul Rahim
Aye Auto
1990as Bhadran
1990as Bhadran
The Tiger
2005as DGP Palliserri Kovilakathu Jnanashekhara Varma
2005as DGP Palliserri Kovilakathu Jnanashekhara Varma
Mattoral
1988as Mahesh
1988as Mahesh
Arasu
2003as Harikrishnan CBI Officer
2003as Harikrishnan CBI Officer
Dum Dum Dum
2001as Veluthambi
2001as Veluthambi
Rektha Sakshikal Zindabad
1998
1998
Aadhavan
2009as Judge Subramaniam
2009as Judge Subramaniam
Majaa
2005as Kalingarayar
2005as Kalingarayar
Dada Sahib
2000as Dr. Raveendran
2000as Dr. Raveendran