Thilakan
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.
283 acting credits
Acting · 283
Manichitrathazhu
1993
Ustad Hotel
2012
Moonnam Pakkam
1988
Kilukkam
1991
Nadodikkattu
1987
Narasimham
2000
Gandhinagar 2nd Street
1986
Ennennum Kannettante
1986
Udan Pirappu
1993
Ividam Swargamanu
2009
Kallazhagar
1999
Nerariyan CBI
2005
Kireedam
1989
Panchavadi Palam
1984
Mookkilla Rajyathu
1991
Ee Kanni Koodi
1990
Sadayam
1992
Chenkol
1993
Adaminte Vaariyellu
1984
Perumthachan
1991
Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
1986
Rajaputhran
1996
Before the Rains
2007
Amrutham Gamaya
1987
Pavithram
1994
Irakal
1985
Kulam
1997
Thammil Thammil
1985
Priyam
2000
Suyetchai MLA
2006
Minnaram
1994
Thaniyavarthanam
1987
Ammayane Sathyam
1993
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
2009
Yavanika
1982
Mayookham
2005
Manjadikuru
2008
Sandhesam
1991
Chilambu
1987
Yes Your Honour
2006
Athisayan
2007
Mrigaya
1989
Jaathakam
1989
Drona 2010
2010
Mathilukal
1990
Grihaprevesam
1992
Chakkikotha Chankaran
1989
Malayogam
1990
Kilichundan Mampazham
2003
Sargam
1992
Dhwani
1988
Dhanam
1991
Iniyum Kadha Thudarum
1985
Vrutham
1987
Nayakan
2010
Adharvam
1989
Five Star Hospital
1997
Kolangal
1981
Kinnaripuzhayoram
1994
Kerala Cafe
2009
Punjabi House
1998
Ardhanaari
2012
Dracula 2012
2013
Ee Pattanathil Bhootham
2009
Kauravar
1992
Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki
1985
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram
1985
Rajavazhcha
1990
Aniyathipraavu
1997
Oral Mathram
1997
Chathriyan
1990
Maya Mayooram
1993
Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam
1986
Prem Poojari
1999
Chantha
1995
Peter Scott
1995
Chinthamani Kolacase
2006
Thacholi Varghese Chekavar
1995
Yathra
1985
Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol
1984
Spadikam
1995
Kadavu
1991
O' Faby
1993
Valkannadi
2002
Spirit
2012
Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu
1986
Uyarangalil
1984
Santhanagopalam
1994
Rashtram
2006
Ekantham
2007
God For Sale
2013
Pattanapravesham
1988
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
1984
Champion Thomas
1990
Kuttettan
1990
And There Was a Village...
1987
Panchagni
1986
Indian Rupee
2011
Meenathil Thalikettu
1998
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
1990
Abhayam Thedi
1986
Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal
1999
Godfather
1991
Simhasanam
2012
Gandharavakshetram
1972
Mayilpeelikkavu
1998
Ashokante Aswathikuttikku 1989
1989
Kattukuthira
1990
Oru Kudakeezhil
1985
Kathakku Pinnil
1987
Oru Swakaryam
1983
Mukhamudra
1992
Nagarapuranam
1997
Mullamottum Munthiricharum
2012
Ilayum Mullum
1994
Metukudi
1996
Vendor Daniel State Licency
1994
Raadha Madhavam
1990
Sathyam
2004
Sangham
1988
Kalyanaraman
2002
Randam Bhavam
2001
Samarasimha Reddy
1999
Vasantha Sena
1985
Geetham
1986
Saaphalyam
1999
Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam
1987
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
1997
Ice Cream
1986
Elavamkodu Desam
1998
Vairam
2009
Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala
1998
Prajapathi
2006
Vellinakshatram
2004
Black Truth
2011
Rithubhedam
1987
Thirakil Alppam Samayam
1984
Ayalathe Adheham
1992
Ingane Oru Nilapakshi
2000
Ennu Nathante Nimmi
1986
Gamanam
1994
Minnaminuginum Minnukettu
1995
Pakshe
1994
Season
1989
Naaduvazhikal
1989
Katha Ithuvare
1985
Akkacheyude Kunjuvava
1985
Kaathil Oru Kinnaram
1996
Chevalier Michael
1992
Vachanam
1989
Nakhakshathangal
1986
Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu
1999
Prasnam Gurutharam
1983
Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty
1991
Daivathinte Vikrithikal
1992
Chanakyan
1989
Kappalu Muthalali
2009
Ghazal
1993
Dae! Ingottu Nokkiye...
2008
Kandathum Kettathum
1988
Orkkuka Vallappozhum
2009
Bharya Swantham Suhruthu
2009
Mazha
2000
One Way Ticket
2008
Kudumbapuranam
1988
Oduvil Kittiya Vartha
1985
Boopathi
1997
Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal
1986
Mangalam Nerunnu
1984
Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan
1990
Enganeyundashaane
1984
Akalathe Ambili
1985
Pallavur Devanarayanan
1999
Adiverukal
1986
Bala
2002
Kadha, Samvidhanam Kunchacko
2009
Pingami
1994
Mangamma
1997
Red Chillies
2009
Makante Achan
2009
Onningu Vannengil
1985
Aayirathil Oruvan
2009
Ayanam
1985
Kisan
2006
Koodum Thedi
1985
Ullasappoonkattu
1997
Vaachalam
1997
Rishyasringan
1997
Idanazhiyil Oru Kaloocha
1987
Sagaram Sakshi
1994
Varam
1993
Achan Kombath Amma Varambath
1995
Nee Varuvolam
1997
The Truth
1998
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
1983
Parinayam
1994
Ithile Iniyum Varu
1986
Kalippattam
1993
Sopanam
1993
Kalabham
2006
Bandhukkal Sathrukkal
1993
Sesham Kazhchayil
1983
Malsaram
2003
Anubandham
1985
Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku
1983
Jaithra Yaathra
1987
Manja Mantharangal
1987
Pranayakalam
2007
Witness
1988
No: 1 Snehatheeram Banglore North
1995
Kanathaya Penkutty
1985
Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil
1986
Varaphalam
1994
Rareeram
1986
Nagaram
2007
English Medium
1999
Orkkapurathu
1988
Nakshatratharattu
1998
Aravindhan
1997
Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum
1995
Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum
1990
Ulkadal
1979
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram
1985
Naalamkettile Nalla Thambimar
1996
Ee Mazha Then Mazha
2000
Ezhara Ponnana
1992
Mizhineerppoovukal
1986
Mukthi
1988
Sidhartha
1998
August Club
2013
Pakal
2006
Njangalude Kochu Doctor
1989
Pooram
1989
Varnam
1989
Oliyambukal
1990
Ayudha Poojai
1995
My Dear Muthachan
1992
Eeran Sandhya
1985
Kalam Mari Katha Mari
1987
Moondreluthil En Moochirukkum
1991
Oozham
1988
Aayudham
2008
Raghuvinte Swantham Raziya
2011
Yakshiyum Njanum
2010
Ghoshayaathra
1993
Upaharam
1985
Kudumba Visesham
1994
Hailesa
2009
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan
1986
Quotation
2004
Achuvettante Veedu
1987
Alibhabha
2008
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback
1983
Itha Oru Snehagatha
1997
Puli Varunne Puli
1985
Sarovaram
1993
Adimakal Udamakal
1987
Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar
1985
Venal Kinavukal
1991
Gangothri
1997
New Year
1989
Chukkan
1994
Samagamam
1993
Karma
1995
Breaking News Live
2013
Ee Kaikalil
1986
Aduthaduthu
1984
Koottinilamkili
1984
Mahanagaram
1992
No. 66 Madhura Bus
2012
Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu
2012
Thachiledathu Chundan
1999
Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha
1984
Ente Sreekuttikku
1993
Onnanu Nammal
1984
Ishtadanam
1997
Aagneyam
1993
Aalorungi Arangorungi
1986
Ente Kanakkuyil
1985
Kunjattakilikal
1986
Nee Venunda Chellam
2006
Ammavanu Pattiya Amali
1989
Kanmazha Peyyum Munpe
2009