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.

Thilakan is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 15 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Annarakkannanum Thannalayathu (2010), Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (2009), Nerariyan CBI (2005), Achan Kombath Amma Varambath (1995), Ilayum Mullum (1994), Manichitrathazhu (1993), Pramanikal (1992), Mathilukal (1990). The recorded credits span 1983 to 2010, including 15 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.