: Thilakan Born: Kerala, India Occupation: ActorThilakan is an acclaimed actor in Malayalam cinema, known for his excellence in character roles.
Thilakan is an acclaimed actor in Malayalam cinema, known for his excellence in character roles. Thilakan is one of the finest and greatest actors in Indian Cinema.
Thilakan started his career in acting as a theater artist. He ventured into full time acting in theatre after leaving the intermediate college mid-way in the year 1956. It was during his years in theatre that he honed his skills in acting. During this period he and a few friends formed a drama troupe called the `Mundakayam Nataka Samithy.' He worked with KPAC till 1966 followed by stints in Kalidasa Kala Kendra, Changanacherry Geetha, and P.J.Antony's troupe. Thilakan is now in the fiftieth year of his acting career.
Movies
Inspite of his long association with theatre , Thilakan became a household name only after his foray into Malayalam cinema. He began his career in cinema with a minor role in the film `Ulkadal'(1979). His first role as a lead character was as Kallu Varkey, a drunkard in `Kolangal'(1981). Thilakan established himself as an actor after he got his first State award in 1981 for his role in `Yavanika.' The film `Kireedam' was another milestone in his career which is noteworthy for his portrayal of a helpless police man watching silently the fate of his son who was made into a rowdy by society.
In 1987, he received the National Award for his performance in `Rithubhedam.' Again in 1995, and in 1998, he won the State awards for `Santhanagopalam' and `Gamanam.' He missed the National Award for the best actor by a narrow margin for his performance in the movie `Perumthachan'. Some of his other notable films are `Sphadikam', `Moonnam Pakkam', `Kireedam', `Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal',`Chenkol', `Randam Bhavam', Kaattu Kuthira, and `Yavanika'.
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