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Thilakan

Jul 15, 1935 - Sep 24, 2012 (77 years old) in Ayroor, Kerala, India

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.

Known For

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Manichitrathazhu
Brahmadattan Nampoothirippaadu
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Kauravar
Aliyar
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Narasimham
Maranchery Karunakara Menon
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Kerala Cafe
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Ustad Hotel
Kareem
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Before the Rains
T.K.'s father
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Kireedam
Achuthan Nair
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Nadodikkattu
Ananthan Nambiar
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Pavithram
Easwara Pillai
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Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
Alexander

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