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Murali
Born May 25, 1954
Kudavattoor, Kollam,
Kerala State, India
Died August 6, 2009 (aged 55)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Occupation Actor
Years active 1986 - 2009
Spouse(s) Mini
Children Karthika
Parent(s) P. Krishna Pillai, K. Devaki Amma
Murali (Malayalam: മുരളി, 25 May 1954 - 6 August 2009) was an Indian actor and author. He mainly appeared in Malayalam andTamil films. He won the National Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a communist freedom fighter and professional weaver in the film Neythukaran (2002). He was also a stage actor and television actor. He was known for his powerful portrayal of character roles, lead roles, and negative roles. His last film was Aadhavan.
Besides acting, he was the chairman of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy from 2006 until his death. He also authored five books, and was also a Sangeetha Nataka Academy award winner. He contested the 1999 Lok Sabha polls as a communist candidate without success. He was also the Director of the CPI(M) promoted television company Malayalam Communications, which runs Malayalam TV channels Kairali TV, People TV and WE TV.
He started his film career playing villain roles and soon turned into a character actor. The 1992 film Aadhaaram, in which he played the lead role, gave a 'break' to his career.[1] The film was well received in the box office and Murali ascended to the status of a star in Malayalam film, which he enjoyed for a couple of years.
He was closely associated with the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
Contents
[hide]
1 Early life
2 Career
2.1 Film actor
2.2 Stage actor
2.3 Author
2.4 Politician
3 Death
4 Awards
5 Filmography
5.1 As Actor
5.1.1 Malayalam
5.1.2 Tamil
5.2 As Producer
5.3 Story
6 References
7 External links
Early life[edit]
Murali was born on 25 May 1954 as the first of five children to P. Krishna Pillai and K. Devaki Amma at Kudavattoor, Kollam, Kerala, India. He has four siblings.[2] He did his schooling from Kudavattoor L. P. School and Thrikannamangalam S. K. V. High School. He passed the pre-degree from M.G. College, Thiruvananthapuram and his Degree from Devaswom Board College, Sasthamkotta. He was an active member of the Students Federation of India. He took an Ll. B degree from the Thiruvananthapuram Law Academy. After studies, he worked for some years as Lower Division Clerk in the Department of Health, Government of Kerala and as Upper Division Clerk in the office of Kerala University. He was married to Mini and has a daughter Karthika.[3]
Career[edit]
Film actor[edit]
Murali debuted in films with the lead role in Njattadi, directed by Bharath Gopi. But the film was never released. He then got chance to act in Chidambaram, directed by the National Award-winning filmmaker Aravindan. He then acted in Meenamasathile Sooryan and Panchagni, directed by Lenin Rajendran and Hariharan, respectively. Panchagnigot released first and it gave him the break in his acting career. He soon established himself as a powerful actor in the Malayalam film industry. Aadhaaram, directed by George Kittu, was the first film to be released with Murali in a lead role. He acted in a variety of roles, ranging from lead roles to villain roles, and won accolades. Some of his other notable films include Nee Ethra Dhanya, Dhanam, The King, Pathram, Chakoram, Veeralippattu, Achan Kombathu Amma Varambathu, Meenamasathile Sooryan, Swarnam,Kaarunyam and The Truth.
Murali acted in the longest TV commercial ever on Indian TV, spanning 150 seconds. This was for Air Deccan in 2005.[4]
Stage actor[edit]
Murali was actively involved with Natyagriham, a drama venture started by actor Narendra Prasad. Murali won critical acclaim for his portrayal of Ravana in the Malayalam playLanka Lakshmi, which was based on C. N. Sreekantan Nair's novel of the same name. He was also associated with G. Sankara Pillai in doing theatre plays.
Author[edit]
Murali authored five books. His book on Kumaranasan, Abhinethavum Asante Kavithayum (Actor and Asan's Poetry) won him the Sangeetha Nataka Academy award. One of his other critically acclaimed books was Abhinyathinte Rasathanthram (Chemistry of Acting).
Politician[edit]
Murali contested the 1999 Lok Sabha polls from the Alappuzha constituency as a Left Democratic Front candidate, but lost to V. M. Sudheeran of Indian National Congress.
Death[edit]
Murali died in Thiruvananthapuram on 6 August 2009 at the age of 55, due to acute diabetes which led to a heart attack at 8.20 PM IST.[5]
Awards[edit]
National Film Awards:
2001 - Best Actor - Neythukaaran
Kerala State Film Awards:
1992 - Best Actor - Aadhaaram
1996 - Best Actor - Kaanakkinavu
1998 - Best Actor - Thalolam
2001 - Best Actor - Neythukaaran
1991 - Second Best Actor - Amaram
2007 - Second Best Actor - Veeralipattu, Pranayakalam
Kerala state TV Awards
2005-Best Actor - Aranazhikaneram
Filmfare Awards:
1992 - Best Actor - Aadharam
Other awards:
Madras Film Fans Award
Kerala Film Critics Award
Shivaram Award
Best columnist award: for his feature "Vyazhaporul" in the Malayala Manorama newspaper
Filmography[edit]
As Actor[edit]
Malayalam[edit]
Manjadikuru (2013) (posthumously).... Sanyasi Maaman
Patham Adhyayam (2009).... Kumaran Ashari
Kshatriyavamsam (2009)
Sound Of Boot (2008)
Swarnam (2008)
Pranayakalam (2007)... ASI Varghese
Veeralipattu (2007)
Naalu Pennugal (2007)
Drishtantham (2007)
Vinodayathra (2007)
Eakantham (2006)....Ravunni Menon
Pulijanmam (2006).... Kari Gurukkal
Photographer (2006)
Babakalyani (2006)
Vasthavam (2006)
Achante Ponnumakkal (2006)
Vadakkumnadhan (2006)
The Tiger (2005)
Kanne Madanguka (2005)..... Bhagyanadhan
Iruvattom Manavatti (2005)
Kochi Rajavu (2005).... Dileep's father
Runway (2004).... Bhai
Nizhalkuthu (2004)
Pravasam (2004)
Maratha Naadu (2004).... Kunjikka
The Fire (2003).... Sacaria George
Anyar (2003)
C.I.D. Moosa (2003).... Chief Minister
Gramophone (2003)
Shivam (2002)
Shesham (2002)
Jagapoka (2002)
Neyythukaaran (2001)
Sukhamo Sukam (2001)
Dada Sahib (2000).... Doctor
Devadoothan (2000)
Sparsham (2000)
Susanna (2000).... Josekutty
Kallu Kondoru Pennu (2000) ..... Haridas
Kannadikadavathu (2000)
Garshom (1999)
The Godman (1999).... Home Minister
Independence (1999)
Pathram (1999).... Shekharan
The Truth (1998)
Kaikudunna Nilavu (1998)
Thalolam (1998)
Thirakalkkappuram (1998)
Kattathoru Penpoovu (1998) (Actress Sangeetha)
Rakthasakshikal Sindabad (1998)
Bhoopathi (1997)
Gangothri (1997)
Guru (1997)
Karunyam (1997)
Adivaram (1997)
Irattakuttikalude Achan (1997)
Sankeerthanampole (1997)
Thooval Kottaram (1996)
Sammohanam (1996)
Rajaputhran (1996)
Aayiram Navulla Ananthan (1996)
Kanakkinavu (1996) (Actress Sukanya)
Chaithanyam (1995)
Mangala Soothram (1995)
The King (1995)
Indian Military Intelligence (1995)
Achan Kombathu Amma Varambathu (1995)
Prayikkara Pappan (1995) (Actress Geetha)
Sakshyam (1995) (Actress Gouthami)
Sankeerthanam (1994)
Chakoram (1994) (Actress Santhikrishna)
Sammohanam (1994) (Actress Archana)
Akashadoothu (1993) (Actress Madhavi)
Bhoomi Geetham (1993)
Magrib (1993)
Porutham (1993)
Chamayam (1993) (Actress Sithara)
Janam (1993).... Balachandran
Naaraayam (1993) (Actress Urvashi)
Venkalam (1993) (Actress Urvashi)
Mahanagaram (1992)
Kauravar (1992) (Actress Santhikrishna) ..... Rajagopal
Aadhaaram (1992)
Champakkulam Thachan (1992) (ActressMonisha)
My Dear Muthachan (1992)
Sathyaprathijna (1992)
Kamaladalam (1992)
Sadayam (1992)
Arthana (1992)
Snehasagaram (1992) (Actress Sunitha)
Valayam (1992) (Actress Parvathi)
Aardram (1992) (Actress Sunitha) .... Uppan Raghavan
Kanalkkattu (1991)
Inspector Balram (1991)
Amaram (1991)
Aakasha Kottayile Sultan (1991)
Dhanam (1991)
Kadavu (1991)
Keli (1991)
Adayalam (1991)
Oru Yaathrayude Anthyam (1991)
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi (1991)....Johny
Pookkalam Varavayi (1991)
Vishnulokam (1991)
Saanthwanam (1991)
Ulladakkam (1991)
Kalikkalam (1990)
Appu (1990)
Aye Auto (1990)
Ee Kannikoodi (1990)
Lal Salam (1990) (Actress Geetha)
Maala Yogam (1990)
Kuttettan (1990)
Kshanakathu (1990)
Unnikuttanu Joli Kitti (1990)
Ee Thanutha Veluppankalathu (1990)
Orukkam (1990)....Chandru
Vidhyarambham (1990)
Artham (1989)
Varavelppu (1989)
Asthikal Pookkunnu (1989)
Dasharatham (1989)
Padippura (1989)
Mathilukal (1989)
Maharajaavu (1989)
Pandu Pandoru Desathu (1989)
Kaalal Pada (1989)
Anagha (1989) .... Thommachan
Kireedam (1989)
Naaduvazhikal (1989)
Moonnam Mura (1988)
Padippura (1988)
Arjun Dennis (1988)
Ayitham (1988).... Kacheri Mani Iyyer
Mattoral (1988)
Samvalsaragal (1988)
Puravrutham (1988) .... Achu
Kanakambarangal (1988) .... Ananthan Balussery
Vida Parayan Mathram (1988)
Oohakachavadam (1988)
David David Mr David (1988)
Oru Maymasapulariyil (1987)
Swathi Thirunal (1987)
Rithubetham (1987) .... Appu
Nombarathipoovu (1987)
Jalakam (1987)
Archanapookkal (1987)
Ezhuthapurangal (1987)
Neeyethra Dhanya (1987)
Nombarathi Poovu (1987) (Actress Madhavi)
Panchagni (1986) (Actress Chithra)
Chidambaram (1986)
Meenamasathile Sooryan (1986) .... Abubacker
Porutham (1993) (Actress Sreelekshmi)
Njattadi (1979)
Tamil[edit]
Sadhurangam (2011) - Posthumous film
Aadhavan (2009)
Polladhavan (2007)
Majaa (2005)
Raam (2005)
Raajjiyam (2002)
Gemini (2002)
Dumm Dumm Dumm (2001)
Desiya Geetham (1998)
Pagal Nilavu (1985)
As Producer[edit]
Lisa(1978)
Mukhchithram(1991)
Story[edit]
Ennu Nadhante Nimmi(1986)
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Murali
Born May 25, 1954
Kudavattoor, Kollam,
Kerala State, India
Died August 6, 2009 (aged 55)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Occupation Actor
Years active 1986 - 2009
Spouse(s) Mini
Children Karthika
Parent(s) P. Krishna Pillai, K. Devaki Amma
Murali (Malayalam: മുരളി, 25 May 1954 - 6 August 2009) was an Indian actor and author. He mainly appeared in Malayalam andTamil films. He won the National Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a communist freedom fighter and professional weaver in the film Neythukaran (2002). He was also a stage actor and television actor. He was known for his powerful portrayal of character roles, lead roles, and negative roles. His last film was Aadhavan.
Besides acting, he was the chairman of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy from 2006 until his death. He also authored five books, and was also a Sangeetha Nataka Academy award winner. He contested the 1999 Lok Sabha polls as a communist candidate without success. He was also the Director of the CPI(M) promoted television company Malayalam Communications, which runs Malayalam TV channels Kairali TV, People TV and WE TV.
He started his film career playing villain roles and soon turned into a character actor. The 1992 film Aadhaaram, in which he played the lead role, gave a 'break' to his career.[1] The film was well received in the box office and Murali ascended to the status of a star in Malayalam film, which he enjoyed for a couple of years.
He was closely associated with the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
Contents
[hide]
1 Early life
2 Career
2.1 Film actor
2.2 Stage actor
2.3 Author
2.4 Politician
3 Death
4 Awards
5 Filmography
5.1 As Actor
5.1.1 Malayalam
5.1.2 Tamil
5.2 As Producer
5.3 Story
6 References
7 External links
Early life[edit]
Murali was born on 25 May 1954 as the first of five children to P. Krishna Pillai and K. Devaki Amma at Kudavattoor, Kollam, Kerala, India. He has four siblings.[2] He did his schooling from Kudavattoor L. P. School and Thrikannamangalam S. K. V. High School. He passed the pre-degree from M.G. College, Thiruvananthapuram and his Degree from Devaswom Board College, Sasthamkotta. He was an active member of the Students Federation of India. He took an Ll. B degree from the Thiruvananthapuram Law Academy. After studies, he worked for some years as Lower Division Clerk in the Department of Health, Government of Kerala and as Upper Division Clerk in the office of Kerala University. He was married to Mini and has a daughter Karthika.[3]
Career[edit]
Film actor[edit]
Murali debuted in films with the lead role in Njattadi, directed by Bharath Gopi. But the film was never released. He then got chance to act in Chidambaram, directed by the National Award-winning filmmaker Aravindan. He then acted in Meenamasathile Sooryan and Panchagni, directed by Lenin Rajendran and Hariharan, respectively. Panchagnigot released first and it gave him the break in his acting career. He soon established himself as a powerful actor in the Malayalam film industry. Aadhaaram, directed by George Kittu, was the first film to be released with Murali in a lead role. He acted in a variety of roles, ranging from lead roles to villain roles, and won accolades. Some of his other notable films include Nee Ethra Dhanya, Dhanam, The King, Pathram, Chakoram, Veeralippattu, Achan Kombathu Amma Varambathu, Meenamasathile Sooryan, Swarnam,Kaarunyam and The Truth.
Murali acted in the longest TV commercial ever on Indian TV, spanning 150 seconds. This was for Air Deccan in 2005.[4]
Stage actor[edit]
Murali was actively involved with Natyagriham, a drama venture started by actor Narendra Prasad. Murali won critical acclaim for his portrayal of Ravana in the Malayalam playLanka Lakshmi, which was based on C. N. Sreekantan Nair's novel of the same name. He was also associated with G. Sankara Pillai in doing theatre plays.
Author[edit]
Murali authored five books. His book on Kumaranasan, Abhinethavum Asante Kavithayum (Actor and Asan's Poetry) won him the Sangeetha Nataka Academy award. One of his other critically acclaimed books was Abhinyathinte Rasathanthram (Chemistry of Acting).
Politician[edit]
Murali contested the 1999 Lok Sabha polls from the Alappuzha constituency as a Left Democratic Front candidate, but lost to V. M. Sudheeran of Indian National Congress.
Death[edit]
Murali died in Thiruvananthapuram on 6 August 2009 at the age of 55, due to acute diabetes which led to a heart attack at 8.20 PM IST.[5]
Awards[edit]
National Film Awards:
2001 - Best Actor - Neythukaaran
Kerala State Film Awards:
1992 - Best Actor - Aadhaaram
1996 - Best Actor - Kaanakkinavu
1998 - Best Actor - Thalolam
2001 - Best Actor - Neythukaaran
1991 - Second Best Actor - Amaram
2007 - Second Best Actor - Veeralipattu, Pranayakalam
Kerala state TV Awards
2005-Best Actor - Aranazhikaneram
Filmfare Awards:
1992 - Best Actor - Aadharam
Other awards:
Madras Film Fans Award
Kerala Film Critics Award
Shivaram Award
Best columnist award: for his feature "Vyazhaporul" in the Malayala Manorama newspaper
Filmography[edit]
As Actor[edit]
Malayalam[edit]
Manjadikuru (2013) (posthumously).... Sanyasi Maaman
Patham Adhyayam (2009).... Kumaran Ashari
Kshatriyavamsam (2009)
Sound Of Boot (2008)
Swarnam (2008)
Pranayakalam (2007)... ASI Varghese
Veeralipattu (2007)
Naalu Pennugal (2007)
Drishtantham (2007)
Vinodayathra (2007)
Eakantham (2006)....Ravunni Menon
Pulijanmam (2006).... Kari Gurukkal
Photographer (2006)
Babakalyani (2006)
Vasthavam (2006)
Achante Ponnumakkal (2006)
Vadakkumnadhan (2006)
The Tiger (2005)
Kanne Madanguka (2005)..... Bhagyanadhan
Iruvattom Manavatti (2005)
Kochi Rajavu (2005).... Dileep's father
Runway (2004).... Bhai
Nizhalkuthu (2004)
Pravasam (2004)
Maratha Naadu (2004).... Kunjikka
The Fire (2003).... Sacaria George
Anyar (2003)
C.I.D. Moosa (2003).... Chief Minister
Gramophone (2003)
Shivam (2002)
Shesham (2002)
Jagapoka (2002)
Neyythukaaran (2001)
Sukhamo Sukam (2001)
Dada Sahib (2000).... Doctor
Devadoothan (2000)
Sparsham (2000)
Susanna (2000).... Josekutty
Kallu Kondoru Pennu (2000) ..... Haridas
Kannadikadavathu (2000)
Garshom (1999)
The Godman (1999).... Home Minister
Independence (1999)
Pathram (1999).... Shekharan
The Truth (1998)
Kaikudunna Nilavu (1998)
Thalolam (1998)
Thirakalkkappuram (1998)
Kattathoru Penpoovu (1998) (Actress Sangeetha)
Rakthasakshikal Sindabad (1998)
Bhoopathi (1997)
Gangothri (1997)
Guru (1997)
Karunyam (1997)
Adivaram (1997)
Irattakuttikalude Achan (1997)
Sankeerthanampole (1997)
Thooval Kottaram (1996)
Sammohanam (1996)
Rajaputhran (1996)
Aayiram Navulla Ananthan (1996)
Kanakkinavu (1996) (Actress Sukanya)
Chaithanyam (1995)
Mangala Soothram (1995)
The King (1995)
Indian Military Intelligence (1995)
Achan Kombathu Amma Varambathu (1995)
Prayikkara Pappan (1995) (Actress Geetha)
Sakshyam (1995) (Actress Gouthami)
Sankeerthanam (1994)
Chakoram (1994) (Actress Santhikrishna)
Sammohanam (1994) (Actress Archana)
Akashadoothu (1993) (Actress Madhavi)
Bhoomi Geetham (1993)
Magrib (1993)
Porutham (1993)
Chamayam (1993) (Actress Sithara)
Janam (1993).... Balachandran
Naaraayam (1993) (Actress Urvashi)
Venkalam (1993) (Actress Urvashi)
Mahanagaram (1992)
Kauravar (1992) (Actress Santhikrishna) ..... Rajagopal
Aadhaaram (1992)
Champakkulam Thachan (1992) (ActressMonisha)
My Dear Muthachan (1992)
Sathyaprathijna (1992)
Kamaladalam (1992)
Sadayam (1992)
Arthana (1992)
Snehasagaram (1992) (Actress Sunitha)
Valayam (1992) (Actress Parvathi)
Aardram (1992) (Actress Sunitha) .... Uppan Raghavan
Kanalkkattu (1991)
Inspector Balram (1991)
Amaram (1991)
Aakasha Kottayile Sultan (1991)
Dhanam (1991)
Kadavu (1991)
Keli (1991)
Adayalam (1991)
Oru Yaathrayude Anthyam (1991)
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi (1991)....Johny
Pookkalam Varavayi (1991)
Vishnulokam (1991)
Saanthwanam (1991)
Ulladakkam (1991)
Kalikkalam (1990)
Appu (1990)
Aye Auto (1990)
Ee Kannikoodi (1990)
Lal Salam (1990) (Actress Geetha)
Maala Yogam (1990)
Kuttettan (1990)
Kshanakathu (1990)
Unnikuttanu Joli Kitti (1990)
Ee Thanutha Veluppankalathu (1990)
Orukkam (1990)....Chandru
Vidhyarambham (1990)
Artham (1989)
Varavelppu (1989)
Asthikal Pookkunnu (1989)
Dasharatham (1989)
Padippura (1989)
Mathilukal (1989)
Maharajaavu (1989)
Pandu Pandoru Desathu (1989)
Kaalal Pada (1989)
Anagha (1989) .... Thommachan
Kireedam (1989)
Naaduvazhikal (1989)
Moonnam Mura (1988)
Padippura (1988)
Arjun Dennis (1988)
Ayitham (1988).... Kacheri Mani Iyyer
Mattoral (1988)
Samvalsaragal (1988)
Puravrutham (1988) .... Achu
Kanakambarangal (1988) .... Ananthan Balussery
Vida Parayan Mathram (1988)
Oohakachavadam (1988)
David David Mr David (1988)
Oru Maymasapulariyil (1987)
Swathi Thirunal (1987)
Rithubetham (1987) .... Appu
Nombarathipoovu (1987)
Jalakam (1987)
Archanapookkal (1987)
Ezhuthapurangal (1987)
Neeyethra Dhanya (1987)
Nombarathi Poovu (1987) (Actress Madhavi)
Panchagni (1986) (Actress Chithra)
Chidambaram (1986)
Meenamasathile Sooryan (1986) .... Abubacker
Porutham (1993) (Actress Sreelekshmi)
Njattadi (1979)
Tamil[edit]
Sadhurangam (2011) - Posthumous film
Aadhavan (2009)
Polladhavan (2007)
Majaa (2005)
Raam (2005)
Raajjiyam (2002)
Gemini (2002)
Dumm Dumm Dumm (2001)
Desiya Geetham (1998)
Pagal Nilavu (1985)
As Producer[edit]
Lisa(1978)
Mukhchithram(1991)
Story[edit]
Ennu Nadhante Nimmi(1986)
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