Top Malayalam Actors Of All Time

by jebinphilipp | created - 11 Jun 2017 | updated - 12 Jun 2017 | Public

In terms of acting

1. Mohanlal

Actor | Dasharatham

Mohanlal was born to Viswanathan Nair (father) and Santhakumari (mother) in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, which is located in the southern part of India on the 21st May 1960. Starting his career with a classic villain role, he has now become an outstanding actor in Malayalam Cinema. ...

2. Mammootty

Actor | Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha

Malayalam film actor Mammootty was born to Ismail (an agriculturist) and Fatima (a homemaker). He has two younger brothers Ibrahim and Zakariah; and three sisters, Ameena, Sauda and Shafina. He did his schooling in St.Joseph's Thevara, Maharaja's College and then studied law at Ernakulam Government...

3. Murali

Actor | Aadharam

Murali was born on May 25, 1954 in Kollam, Kerala, India. He was an actor and director, known for Aadharam (1992), Neythukaran (2002) and Kanakkinavu (1996). He died on August 6, 2009 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

4. Thilakan

Actor | Thaniyavartanam

Thilakan (born Surendranatha Thilakan) was a Malayalam film actor. Widely considered one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema, he was stubborn, uncompromising and very critical of the way lead actors worked in comparison to character actors. In a span of around 40 years, Thilakan handled a huge ...

5. Sathyan

Actor | Bharya

Sathyan was born as Sathyaneshan Nadar in a Christian family to Cheruvilakathuveettil Manuel and Lilly Amma. He had served as Viceroy's Commissioned Officer and later joined the Travancore State Police as a Police Inspector.

Sathyan made his debut on the tinsel screen in the 1952 Malayalam movie ...

6. Bharat Gopy

Actor | Kodiyettam

Bharath Gopi was part of the golden era of Malayalam movies spear headed by P. Padmarajan, K.G. George, Bharathan, MT Vaudevan Nair, I.V.Sasi, Aravindan, Pavitran, Sreenivasan, Lohitadas, T. Damodaran etc with fellow actors like Thilakan, Jagathy Sreekumar, Nedumudi Venu, Mohanlal, Mamootty. He was...

7. Nedumudi Venu

Actor | Charlie

Nedumudi Venu was born on May 22, 1948 in Alleppey, Travancore, India. He was an actor and writer, known for Charlie (2015), Oru Minnaminunginte Nurungu Vettam (1987) and Bharatham (1991). He was married to T. R. Susheela. He died on October 11, 2021 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

8. Manoj K. Jayan

Actor | Dhrona 2010

Manoj K. Jayan was born on March 15, 1966 in Kochi, Kerala, India. He is an actor and director, known for Dhrona 2010 (2010), Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (2009) and Bheesmacharya (1994). He is married to Urvashi. They have one child.

9. Balan K. Nair

Actor | Oppol

Balan K. Nair was an actor, known for Oppol (1980), Angaadi (1980) and Aakrosam (1982). He died on August 26, 2000 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

10. Oduvil Unnikrishnan

Actor | Nizhalkkuthu

Oduvil Unnikrishnan was born on February 13, 1944 in Vadakkancherry, Trichur, Kerala, India. He was an actor, known for Nizhalkkuthu (2002), Sallapam (1996) and Devasuram (1993). He died on May 27, 2006 in Kozhikode, Kerala, India.

11. Jagathy Sreekumar

Actor | Kilukkam

One of the best actor ever graced Indian film. He was the son of the write Jagathy N Achari. He was very active in the school and college drama activities and wanted to be an actor from childhood. Since he didn't want to use his father's name to get a chance in movies, he never revealed about his ...

12. Salim Kumar

Actor | Karutha Joothan

Salim Kumar was born on October 10, 1969 in Chittatukara, Kerala, India. He is an actor and director, known for Karutha Joothan (2017), Abu, Son of Adam (2011) and Compartment (2015). He is married to Sunitha.

13. Biju Menon

Actor | Ayyappanum Koshiyum

Biju Menon was born on September 9, 1970 in Kerala, India. He is an actor and producer, known for Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020), Vellimoonga (2014) and Aarkkariyam (2021). He has been married to Samyuktha Varma since November 21, 2002.

14. Suraj Venjaramoodu

Actor | Driving Licence

Suraj Venjaramoodu is an Indian actor, comedian, television presenter, and impressionist. He has starred in over 250 films.

Venjaramoodu's father is a retired Indian Army soldier, and his eldest brother is also a part of the Indian Army. He also wanted to join the army but was unable to because of a...

15. Sankaradi

Actor | Vazhve Mayam

Sankaradi was born on July 14, 1924 in North Pavavur Kingdom of Cochin. He was an actor, known for Vazhve Mayam (1970), Ezhuthatha Katha (1970) and Ithrayum Kalam (1987). He died on October 9, 2001 in Cherayi, Kerala, India.

16. Fahadh Faasil

Actor | Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1

Fahadh is the son of Malayalam film director Fazil, and his wife Rozina. He has two sisters, Ahameda and Fatima, and a brother, Farhaan Faasil. He completed his schooling from SDV Central School Alleppey, Lawrence School Ooty and Choice School Thripunithara. He went on to pursue his degree from ...



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