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Surendranatha Thilakan (15 July 1935 – 24 September 2012), credited mononymously as Thilakan, was an Indian film and stage actor who has starred in over 200 Malayalam films. He is considered to be one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema, and is popularly mentioned as the Perumthachan (master craftsman) of Malayalam cinema. He has won 3 National Film Awards and 9 Kerala State Film Awards. The Government of India honored him with the Padma Shri in 2009 for his contributions towards the arts. He died on 24 September 2012, following cardiac arrest at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. He was 76.
Career
Early performances
Thilakan started his career in acting as a theatre artiste when he ventured into full-time acting in theatre after leaving intermediate college mid-way in the year 1956. During this period he and a few friends formed a drama troupe in Mundakayam, where his father was working as an estate supervisor, and the troupe was called the Mundakayam Nataka Samithy. He worked with Kerala People's Arts Club till 1966, followed by stints in Kalidasa Kala Kendra, Changanacherry Geetha, and P. Hindi bewafa song. J. Antony's troupe. He also performed in several radio plays presented by All India Radio.
Cinema
Thilakan began his career in cinema with a role in P.J.Anthony directed Malayalam movie Periyar (1973). He then worked in Gandharvakshetram and Ulkadal (1979). His first role as a lead character was as Kallu Varkey, a drunkard in Kolangal (1981). Thilakan was awarded his first State Award in 1981 for his role in Yavanika.
In 1988, he received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Rithubhedam. Again in 1994, and in 1998, he won State awards for Santhanagopalam and Gamanam. He was strongly favoured to get another National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the movie Perumthachan. As noted in the rediff interview, the award was steered away from him to Amitabh Bachchan due to strong lobbying, as Amitabh announced his retirement that year. The film Kireedam was a milestone in his career; in this film he portrayed a helpless policeman silently watching the fate of his son, played by Mohanlal, who was made into a rowdy by society. In 1989 he also did Mrugya, in which his role of a Reverend Father Panangodan,was well appreciated by critics and won him many accolades.In the 90's Thilakan was part of many Mohanlal evergreen hit films. In 1987, he played the role of Ananthan Nambiar in the cult-classic comedy movie Nadodikattu. The movie is considered as one of the most popular Malayalam movies of all time. Even after more than 25 years, the movie draws huge audience whenever it is telecast on television channels. Thilakan's dialogues became very popular and is still used as an iconic Malayalam catchphrase. In 1993 he continued his role as the father of Sethu Madhavan (Mohanlal) in the movie Chenkol. Unlike its prequel Kireedam, this movie failed commercially and critically.He played the role of a Retd I.G Mathews a.k.a. Kareembootham in another Mohanlal All time Industry blockbuster Minnaram in 1994. His role as a retired mathematics teacher, father of Aadu Thoma (Mohanlal), in the 1995 blockbuster movie Sphadikam was well appreciated by critics and audiences alike. It became a cult movie. Thilakan was a very versatile and gifted actor not only in the industry but in the entire nation.He was equally versatile in all departments be it donning villain roles,comedy or drama. In 1998 he played the role of Dileep's father in the superhit Meenathil Thalikettu. In his subsequent release he donned the role of a villain in the Kunchako Boban starrer Mayilpeelikavu. In the same year he was also seen in the cult-classic hit Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala. Some of Thilakan's other notable films of the decade include Moonnam Pakkam, Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal, Mookkilla Rajyathu, Randam Bhavam, Kaattu Kuthira and Yavanika.
He has also acted in other South Indian languages, such as Tamil and Telugu (in 'Palanati Brahmanaidu').
Thilakan has portrayed a range of characters. The most popular roles have been with Mohanlal when they portrayed a father-son duo. These included Kireedam, Sphadikam, Narasimham, Evidam Swargamanu, Pavithram and Chenkol. He has also played father roles to other popular actors, including with Mammootty in Sangham, The Truth, No. 1 Snehatheeram Banglore North and Pallavur Devanarayanan, with Jayaram in Veendum Chila Veettu Karyangal and Sandesam, with Dileep in Meenathil Thaalikettu, with Kunchacko Boban in Aniyathi Pravu and with Prithviraj in Sathyam. He has also played many negative roles. His roles of underworld don in Randam Bhavam, Karma and Kaalal Pada were memorable. He has played comical roles in films like Nadodikkattu and Pattanapravesham (as a coward underworld don), Mookkilla Rajyathu (as a break-out from a mental hospital), Kuttettan (as a pimp) and Naaduvazhikal (as a good-for-nothing, vain person). He has played lead roles in many movies including Ekantham, Perumthachan, Santhanagopalam, Kaattukuthira, My Dear Muthachan, Mukhamudra (double role), etc.
In 2006,he was seen in the Suresh Gopi-Shaji Kailas blockbuster,Chinthamani Kolacase,where he played the father of the title character chinthamani enacted by bhavana.In 2007, he acted in Ekantham, for which he received a special mention from the jury.
In 2009,he was also seen in the epic Mammootty starrer Pazhassi Raja,which became an all-time blockbuster.In the same year he played Mohanlal's father one last time in the superactor's 300th movie Evidam Swargamanu. In 2011,he played a significant role in the Prithviraj blockbuster Indian Rupee directed by Renjith. In 2012,he played the role of Kareem Bhai in Ustad Hotel and as the grandfather of Faizy, acted by Dulquer Salmaan.
Controversies
In February 2010, it was reported that the producer of the movie Christian Brothers excluded Thilakan from the film at the request of the FEFKA, the predominant film technicians association. Thilakan had been earlier signed for a role in the film. The exclusion was reportedly due to Thilakan acting in a film by director Vinayan, who till recently headed the rival association MACTA. On 3 February 2010, Thilakan publicly protested against the unofficial ban enforced on him by FEFKA and blamed FEFKA for engineering the ban. The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) issued a show cause notice to Thilakan for bringing the issue into the public domain. Thilakan accused AMMA, of which he too is a member. On 20 February 2010 the issue gained political colours when CPI's trade union wing, AITUC, came out openly in support of Thilakan, while a senior party leader and Rajya Sabha member K. E. Ismail expressed reservations about his party getting involved in the tangle.
Microsoft excel shortcut keys pdf. Thilakan was originally cast to play an important role in a UAE-Indian co-production film Dam 999. He was later replaced, following a notice from FEFKA stating that if Thilakan acted in the film, the association would boycott it. Sohan said they were forced to seek for a substitute for Thilakan when it came to the point that shooting might be disrupted. Eventually, Rajit Kapur was cast instead of Thilakan. There were reports that Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) also had intervened in Thilakan's replacement. In a related development, Thilakan and his supporters had a march toward the shooting location of the film at Alappuzha.
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Personal life
Thilakan was the second of the six children of Palapurath P.S. Keshavan (1904-1972) and Devayani (1912-2010). Thilakan was born in Plankamon, Ayroor Panchayat in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala. He had his primary education from Asan Pallikoodam, Manikkal and St. Louis Catholic School, Nalamvayal and Sree Narayana College, Kollam Thilakan lived in Plankamon until he started acting in movies with which he moved to Ernakulam. Thilakan was first married to actress Santha with whom he appeared in several productions. Thilakan and Santha had three children Shaji Thilakan, Shammi Thilakan and Shoby Thilakan. Later, he married his co-artist Sarojam with whom he had a son, Shibu Thilakan, and two daughters Dr. Sonia Thilakan and Sophia Ajith.
Thilakan was a staunch atheist throughout his life, and was a supporter of CPI (M). He was a member of many drama troupes which actively promoted Communism in Kerala.
Death
Thilakan was admitted to a hospital in Thrissur on 1 August 2012 after he collapsed during the shooting of the film Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu. He was then shifted to KIMS Hospital, Trivandrum and was in critical condition after suffering two heart attacks. Besides having cardiac problems, Thilakan was suffering from pneumonia. He was put on a ventilator and died on 24 September 2012. He was cremated with full state honours at Thycaud Shanthikavadam crematorium.
Awards
- Filmfare Awards South
- 2011- Best Supporting Actor Male (Indian Rupee)
- Other awards
- 2010 - Bharath Gopi Award
- 'The 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011(South)'. The Times of India. 8 July 2012. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
- 'Bharat Gopi Award for Thilakan'. The Hindu. Chennai, India. 9 June 2010.
Filmography
Malayalam films
- Bangles (2013) Prof. Vincent Chenna Durai
- God for Sale (2013) Sakhavu Vareeth
- August Club (2013) .. K.P.T. Menon
- Dracula 2012 (2013)
- Breaking News Live (2013)
- Annum Innum Ennum (2013) .. Dr. Benjamin Bruno
- Yathrakkoduvil (2013) ..Ravi
- Ardhanaari (2012)
- Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu (2012)
- Simhasanam (2012)
- No. 66 Madhura Bus (2012)
- Mullamottum Munthiricharum .. Vazhakkula Achan (2012)
- Ustad Hotel (2012) .. Kareem
- Koodaram (2012)
- Spirit (2012)
- Manjadikuru (2012)
- Indian Rupee (2011) .. Achutha Menon
- Arabipponnu (2011)
- Raghuvinte Swantham Rasiya (2011) .. Kuttappan Bhagavathar
- Chungakkarum Veshyakalum (2011) .. Unniyachan
- Kalabha Mazha (2011) ... Madhava Menon
- Achan (2011) .. Major Madhava Menon
- Yakshiyum Njanum (2010)
- Drona 2010 (2010)
- Kanmazha Peyyum Munpe (2010)
- Evidam Swargamanu (2009) .. Jermias
- Pazhassi Raja (2009) .. Kurumbranaadu Raja Veeravarma
- Makante Achan (2009) .. K. C. Francis
- Orkkuka Vallappozhum (2009) ..Sethumadhavan
- Kappal Muthalaali(2009)... Yamarajan
- Red Chillies (2009) .. Comrade Maani Varghese
- Aayudham (2008) .. Madhavan
- Vilapagalkkappuram (2008)..Gopalan
- Black Cat (2007)
- Eakantham (2007) .. Achutha Menon
- Nagaram (2007) .. Judge
- Prajapathi (2006) .. Vellodi
- Pakal (2006)
- Raashtram (2006)..Sakhavu Gopalan
- Prajapathi (2006) .. Vellodi
- *Kisan (2006)..Muthassan
- Chinthamani Kolacase (2006) .. Veeramani Varier
- Nerariyan CBI (a.k.a. Oru CBI Diary Kurippu: Part IV) (2005) .. Kapra
- Isra(2005).. Baba
- *OK Chacko Cochin Mumbai (2005)..Chacko Bhai
- Sathyam (2004) .. Ayyappan Nair
- Vellinakshatram (2004)
- Koottu (2004) .. Dr. Hariharan
- Malsaram(2003) .. Father
- Kilichundan Mampazham (2003) .. Chekutty Muthalali
- Kalyanaraman (2002) .. Meppattu Thirumeni
- Valkannadi (2002) .. Raghavan
- Randam Bhavam (2001)
- Mazha (2000)
- Narashimham (2000)..Marancheri Karunakara Menon
- Priyam (2000) .. Achan
- Pallavur Devanarayanan (1999) .. Pallavur Sreekanta Pothuval
- Prempujari (1999)..Music Director
- Thachiledathu Chundan (1999) .. Vikraman Nair
- Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal (1999) .. Kochu Thoma
- The Truth (1998).. Patteri
- Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998) .. Karunan Mash
- Elavamkodu Desam (1998) .. Mooss
- Mayilpeelikkavu (1998)
- Meenathil Thalikettu (1998)..Dileep's father
- Nakshathra Tharattu (1998)
- Kalapam(1998).. Vayalar Madhavan
- Punjabi House (1998) .. Kaimal
- Sidhartha (1998) .. Raghavan
- Aniyathi Pravu (1997) .. Kunchacko Boban's father
- Bhoopathi (1997) .. Bawa/Chindan
- Manickakoodaram (1997)
- Nagarapuranam (1997) .. Sathya Narayanan
- Oral Mathram (1997) .. Shekhara Menon
- Poonilamazha (1997)
- Ullasappoonkattu (1997) .. John Fernandez
- Kulam (1996)
- *Harbour (1996)..Pattalam Pappachan
- Kathil Oru Kinnaram (1996) .. Unnithan
- Yuvathurki (1996)
- Karma (1995)
- Peterscott (1995)
- Sphadikam (1995) .. Chacko Master
- Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum (1995)
- Thacholi Varghese Chekavar (1995) .. Avarachan
- Chukkan (1994) .. Sankaran
- Gamanam (1994)... Cheriyachan
- Kinnaripuzhayoram (1994)
- Kudumba Visesham (1994) .. Madhavan Nair
- Minnaram (1994) .. Rtd Judge Mathews
- Pakshe (1994) .. Mohan Lal's father-in-law
- Pavithram (1994) .. Easwara Pillai
- Pingami (1994) .. Kumaran
- Agrajan (1994) ..
- Santhanagopalam (1994)
- Vendor Daniel State Licency (1994) .. Vendor Daniel
- Aagneyam (1993) .. Velu Asan
- Ammayana Sathyam (1993) .. R. Varghese Mathew
- Chenkol (1993) .. Sethu's father
- Ente Sreekuttikku (1993)
- MayaMayooram (1993)
- Janam (1993).. D.G.P Thomas Mathew
- Aacharyan (1993) ... Menon
- Ghoshayathra (1993)... Moideen Haji
- Kalippattam (1993) .. Urvashi's father
- Manichithrathazhu (1993) .. Brahmadattan Nampoothirippadu
- Samagamam (1993) .. Pallivathukkal Kariyachan
- Kauravar (1992) .. Aliyar
- Daivathinte Vikrithikal (1992) .. Kumaran
- Ezhara Ponnana (1992) .. Madhava Menon
- My Dear Muthachan (1992) .. Parameswaran
- Sadhyam (1992)
- Swaroopam (1992)
- Mahanagaram (1992)..
- Mukhamudra (1992).. Double role
- Dhanam (1991)
- Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty (1991) .. Sunitha'sFather Itichen
- Godfather (1991) .. Balaraman (elder son of Anjooran)
- Kadavu (a.k.a. The Ferry) (1991)
- Kilukkam (1991) .. Judge Nambiar
- Mookilla Rajyathu (1991)
- Sandesam (1991) .. Raghavan Nair
- Venal Kinavukal (1991) .. Gopalakrishnan Nair
- Kuttettan (1990) .. Thomas Chacko
- Oliyampukal (1990) .. John Mathew
- Mathilukal (a.k.a. The Walls) (1990)
- Ee Kannikoodi (1990) .. Simon
- Kattu Kuthira (1990) .. Kochuvava
- Maala Yogam (1990) .. Mukesh's father
- Perumthachan (a.k.a. The Master Carpenter) (1990) .. Raman
- Radha Madhavam (1990)
- Rajavazhcha (1990) .. Madhava Panikkar
- Sasneham (1990) .. Retired Stationmaster
- Vachanam (1989) .. Police Officer
- Adharvam (1989) .. Mekkadan
- Chakkikotha Chankaran (1989) .. Raghavan Thampi
- Chanakyan (1989) .. Madhava Menon
- Jathakam (1989) .. Appukuttan Nair
- Jaithra Yathra (1989) ... Prof. Banerjee
- Kaalal Pada (1989)
- Varnatheru (1989) ... Rohini's Father
- Kireedam (1989) .. Achuthan Nair (Sethu's father)
- Naaduvazhikal (1989) .. Shankaran
- Varavelppu (1989) .. Ramakrishnan
- Varnam (1989) .. Major M. K. Nair
- Kandathum Kettathum(1989)..
- Ammavanu Pattiya Ammalli (1989).. Menon
- Dhwani (1988) .. Vettukuzhi
- Kudumba Puranam (1988) .. Sankaran Nair
- Moonnam Pakkam (1988) .. Muthachan
- Pattana Pravesham (1988) .. Ananthan Nambiar
- Witness (1988) .. Vikraman Nair
- Mukthi (1988) .. Drunkard
- Kanakambarangal (1988) .. S.I Thomas George
- Onninu Purake Mattonnu (1988) .. Velu
- Thaniyavarthanam (1987)
- Achuvettante Veedu (1987) .. Damodaran Nair
- Amritamgamaya (1987) .. Kurup
- Manja Manthrangal (1987) .. Mathew Paul
- Nadodikkattu (1987) .. Ananthan Nambiar
- Sruthi (1987) .. Aasan
- Aalippazhangal (1987) .. Padmanabhan Thampi
- Idanaazhiyil Oru Kaalocha (1987).. Father Dennis
- Vilambaram (1987) .. James
- Kadhakku Pinnil (1987) .. Kunjipalu
- Ritubhetham (1987) .. Achunni Nair
- Vrutham (1987) .. Chacko
- Kalam Mari Katha Mari (1987) .. Hameed
- Eennu Nathante Nimmi' (1986) .. Police Inspector
- Pranamam (1986) .. Aparna's Father
- Ee Kaikalil (1986) .. Ummachan
- Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986) .. Maya's Father
- Ithile Iniyum Varu]] (1986) .. Kaimal
- Ennennum Kannettante (1986)
- Chilambu (1986) .. Appu Nair
- Rareeram (1986) .. Doctor Tharakan
- Oru Yugasandhya(1986).. Shanmugam
- Irakal (1986) .. Mathukutty
- Kunjattakilikal (1986) .. Ayyappan Nair
- Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal (1986) .. Sofia's Stepfather
- Oridathu (1986) .. Raman
- Panchagni (1986) .. Raman
- Akalangalil (1986) ..
- Pappan Priyappetta Pappan (1986)
- Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam (1986) .. Damodaran
- Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar (1985) .. Krishna Pillai
- Yathra (a.k.a. Yaatra) (1985) .. Jailor
- Ente Kanakkuyil (a.k.a. Ente Kanakuyil) (1985) .. Kuttan Nair
- Ayanam (1985) .. Priest
- Anu Bandham (a.k.a. Anubandham) (1985) .. Menon
- Aram + Aram = Kinnaram (1985) .. M.N.Nambiar
- Koodum Thedi (1985) .. Priest
- Noketha Doorathu kannum Nattu (1985)
- Thammil Thammil (1985) ..
- Ambada Njane (1985) .. Padmanabhan
- Upaharam(1985).. Divakaran
- Akalathe Ambili (1985) .. Kichettan
- Iniyum Katha Thudarum (1985)
- Katha Ithuvare (1985)
- Oru Kuda Keezil (1985) .. Kuruppu
- Akkachide Kunjuvava (1985) ..
- Mukhyamanthri(1985)
- Vasantha Sena (1985) .. Unnithan
- Uyarangalil (1984) .. Police C.I
- Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol (1984) .. Karunakaran Nair
- Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla (1984) .. Bhargavan Pillai
- Engane Undasane (1984)
- Koottinilamkili (1984) .. Devasya
- Onnanu Nammal (1984) .. Sethu's father
- Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha (1984) .. Mammukka
- Panchavadi Palam (1984).. Ishak Tharakan
- Adaminte Variyellu (a.k.a. Adam's Rib) (1983) .. Purushothaman Nair
- Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku (1983) .. Fr. Joseph Sebastian
- Prasnam Gurutharam (1983) .. Mohan's father
- Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla (1983) .. Home minister
- Asthi (1983) ..Factory worker
- Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flash Back (1983) ..
- Chiriyo chiri.. Film Producer
- Yavanika (a.k.a. The Curtain Falls) (1982) (as Tilakan) .. Vakkachan
- Kolangal (a.k.a. Caricatures) (1981) .. Varkey
- Ulkadal (1979) .. Rahulan's father
- Gandharavakshetram (1972)..Guest at Satheeshan's house
- Periyar (1972)..
Tamil films
- Uyirin Edai 21 Gram (2011)
- Alibhabha (2008)
- Suyetchai MLA (2006)
- Nee Venunda Chellam (2006) .. as Viswanathan
- Bala (2002)
- Aravindhan (1997)
- Mettukudi (1996)
- Ayudha Poojai (1995) .. as Samiyappan
- Karuppu Vellai (1993)
- Kilipetchu Ketkava (1993)
- Moondrezhuthil En Moochirukkum (1991) .. as Namboodiri
- Sathriyan (1990) .. as Arumai Nayagam
Telugu films
- Samarasimha Reddy (1999) .. as Balakrishna's father
- Sri Mahalakshmi (2007) .. as Sri Mahalakshmi's father
As a dubbing artist
- 1983 Asthi as the Managing director portrayed onscreen by Vijayan Karote
Television serials
- Mannu
- Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum (Surya TV)
- Peythozhiyaathe (Directed by K K Rajeev, aired on Surya TV)
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 2000 - present |
| Karyam Nissaram |
Anu Joseph[1][2] is an Indianactress in Malayalam Television industry.[3] She made her acting debut in Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam directed by T. V. Chandran.[4] She also acted in Vellimoonga directed by Jibu Jacob. She received her career break through in Salim Ahamed 's[5]Pathemari.She is well known among Malayali audience for her performance in serials like Minnukettu , Chakkarabharani and Karyam Nissraam. In addition to these she has done many stage shows, commercials, albums, TV shows etc.
Career[edit]
She took up acting and she debuted through the serial 'Chitralekha' aired on Surya TV. The serial helped her to showcase her acting skills and Anu became noticed. Further she got many more offers and right now she is doing lead roles in few serials.
Anu Joseph had started her acting career by doing small roles in serials and films. But later she grew up to be a successful actress playing the lead roles in many television operas. Currently 'Karyam Nissaram' and 'Oridathoridathu' are the two Malayalam serials in which Anu has got an opportunity to work. In the serial Karyam Nissaram, Anu gives life to the character 'Sathyabhama', an advocate and the wife of a Village officer Mohana Krishnan. Sathyabhama is a bold, independent character and a bit modern too. Anu is doing her best to make the character impressive and Sathyabhama is wholeheartedly accepted by the audiences. The small fights and arguments between the couples make the serial awesome and enjoyable. This serial has gained her lot of fans and popularity. The interesting part of this serial was that each episode takes up a relevant topic unlike the mega serials.
Oridathoridathu is yet another comedy serial telecasted in Asianet Plus channel. Anu Joseph appears as Molly Kutty in this serial. The character Molly Kutty is a pretentious woman. The actress who can very well enact any roles given to her has done the role of Molly Kutty too with confidence. Anu always tries to bring an identity to the character she plays and that has made her outstanding. Even in her busy schedule, she is successful in being each character perfectly. The serial 'Minnu Kettu', telecasted in Surya TV was a very popular one. Anu got a role in this serial too and that made her to make her foot strong in the industry. She has also been a part of the historical serial 'Pazhassi Raja'.
Anu Joseph was lucky enough to be part of the popular Malayalam serials Makalude Amma, Aalilathaali, Snehachandrika and so on. Aalilathali was telecasted in Asianet and Anu played the role of an innocent lady named Sumitra Devi in this serial. So far she has done around 20 serials and she proudly says that almost all the characters she got were different. this helped her to bring out the best in her and to exploit her acting skills. But she says that the fame gained from the serial will remain as long as the serial is aired but once it stops, people will forget the artists. Whereas it is not the case with films. Even the artists who have done small roles in films are remembered by many but the ones who have done many serials are not remembered by any. This makes the actress sad. Like other serial actress, this proved actress too would like to be a part of large screens.
Anu Joseph is popular known as a serial artist but she has acted in few films as well. She who has proved her skills through the mini screen got many offers from the large screen. The actress says that many people say that directors are reluctant to take serial artists into film but in her case that was not the scenario. In the year 2005 she acted in the movie 'Pass Pass', directed by Reji Mathew. Anchor Santhosh Palee and Anu were cast in prominent roles but the film was not a success hence she did not become popular. She has also appeared in the popular films Kanninum Kannadikum, Padham Onnu Oru Vilaapam, Aayirathil Oruvan and Lissamayude Veedu. Recently Anu got a chance to be a part of the film 'Vellimoonga', directed by cinematographer turned director Jibu Jacob. Biju Menon plays the lead role in this movie. The other casts include Nikki Galrani, Aju Varghese, Lena, Tini Tom, Tini Tom, Kalabhavan Shajon, Siddique etc. Anu got a prominent role in Vellimoonga. Hopefully her character in this film will gain attention and she will grow up to be a film actress. Also, she did a noticeable role in a Bi-lingual film 'Mythri', starring Mohanlal. Though the film has not done well at the box office, Ann's role is noticeable and she did the maximum justice to her character.
Television[edit]
- TV serials
| Year | Serial | Channel | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | Chitralekha | Surya TV | ||
| 2005 | Culcutta Hospital | Surya TV | Nurse | |
| 2005 | Aalilathaali | Asianet | Sumithra Devi | |
| 2006-2007 | Nombarappoovu | Asianet | Radhika | |
| 2006 | Magalude Amma | Surya TV | Priya | |
| 2006 | Makal Marumagal | Surya TV | ||
| 2006 | Snehachandrika | Doordarshan | ||
| 2006-2009 | Minnukettu | Surya TV | Yamuna | First mega serial in Malayalam to cross 1000 episodes |
| 2007 | Velankanni Mathavu | Surya TV | Annie | |
| 2008 | Pazhasshi Raja | Surya TV | ||
| 2008 | Devimahatmyam | Asianet | Rohini | |
| 2008 | Priymanasi | Surya TV | Manasi | |
| 2009 | Thulabharam | Surya TV | Sumi Sreedharan Kalarikkal | |
| 2009 | Manassariyathe | Surya TV | Maya | |
| 2009-2012 | Chakkarabharani | Surya TV | Menaka Teacher | |
| 2010 | Adiparasakthi | Surya TV | ||
| 2011 | In Jawahar Colony | Jaihind TV | ||
| 2012 | Alaudinte Albuthavilakku | Asianet | Umaiba Maharani | |
| 2012 | Ramayanam | Mazhavil Manorama | Sumitra | |
| 2012 | Sreepadmanabham | Amrita TV | Yashoda | |
| 2012 | Ponnum Poovum | Amrita TV | ||
| 2012-2017 | Karyam Nissaram | Kairali TV | Adv.Sathyabhama a.k.a. Bhama | Comic Satire completed 1104 episodes |
| 2013 | Gandhari | Jaihind TV | ||
| 2014 | Balamani | Mazhavil Manorama | Devaprabha IPS | |
| 2015 | Oridathoridathu | Asianet Plus | Mollykutty | |
| 2016 | Parassini Sree Muthappan | Jaihind TV | Thamburatty | |
| 2017 | Moonu Pennungal | Surya TV | Aparna | |
| 2018 | Sakudumbam Shyamala | Flowers | Shyamala | |
| 2018 | Aliyan VS Aliyan | Amrita TV | SI Anupama | |
| 2019-Present | Sabarimala Swami Ayyappan | Asianet | Adi Parashakthi |
- other shows
| title | Channel | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tharolsavam | Kairali TV | Contestant | |
| Tharolsavam2 | |||
| Sundari Niyum Sundaran Njanum | Asianet | Contestant | Along with Anish Ravi |
| Fast Track | Manorama News | Herself | |
| Don't do Don't do | Asianet Plus | Host | Along with Anish Ravi |
| Onaradham | Surya TV | Host | Along with Anish Ravi |
| Deal Or No Deal | Surya TV | Participant | Along with Anish Ravi /Shalu Kurian |
| Star War | Surya TV | Host | Along with Anish Ravi |
| Comedy Super Nite 2 | Flowers | Herself | along with Anish Ravi |
| Onam ponnonam | Surya TV | Host | along with Anish Ravi |
| Star War season 2 | Surya TV | Host | Along with Anish Ravi |
| Pookalam varavayi | Surya TV | Host | along with Anish Ravi |
| Devamrutham | Kaumudy TV | Host | |
| Super Comedy Challenge | DD Malayalam | Host | along with Anish Ravi |
| Comedy Utsavam | Flowers | Sathyabhama (guest appearance) | along with Anish Ravi |
| Badai Bungalow | Asianet | Clara |
- Telefilms
- Padan Maranna Vishu Pakshi (as Reshmi)
- 12 Vayassu(as Thulasi's Mother)
- Drama
- Kalathil Dineshan
Awards[edit]
Kanakkuyil Serial Actress
- won, Adoor Bhasi cultural forum Cinema-Television awards 2016- Best Actress [6][7] (12 Vayassu)
- won, Kalasamskrithi awards 2016- Best Actress (Karyam Nissaram)
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam | Wahida | Malayalam-language |
| 2004 | Kanninum Kannadikkum | Chembarathy | Malayalam-language |
| 2004 | Swarna Medal | Anu | Malayalam-language |
| 2005 | Pass Pass | Malayalam-language | |
| 2009 | Aayirathil Oruvan | Usha | Malayalam-language |
| 2013 | Lisammayude Veedu | Sherly | Malayalam-language |
| 2014 | Sapthamashree Thaskaraha | Nicey Mathew | Malayalam-language |
| 2014 | Vellimoonga | Saliy | Malayalam-language |
| 2015 | Pathemari | Nirmala | Malayalam-language |
| 2015 | Mythri | Rema | Malayalam-language |
| 2017 | The Great Father | Child helpline officer | Malayalam-language |
| 2017 | Hadiya | Malayalam-language | |
| 2017 | Sherlock Toms | Kanna's wife | Malayalam-language |
| TBA | And the Oscar Goes To | Sameera | Malayalam-language |
| TBA | Mohabbathin Kunjabdullah | - | Malayalam-language |
| TBA | Seethakali | - | Malayalam-language |
References[edit]
Malayalam Serial Actress Photo
- ^'Anu Joseph Death Hoax Busted: News of 'Karyam Nisaram' Actress Killed in Car Accident is Fake'.
- ^'Anu Joseph: Bold face of Malayalam showbiz'.
- ^'Anu Joseph ( Actress)'.
- ^'PADAM ONNU: ORU VILAPAM'. Oct 28, 2015.
- ^Filmibeat Desk (21 May 2015). 'Mammootty's Pathemari On September 18'. filmibeat.com.
- ^'Helming a Poignant Tale'. newindianexpress.com. 7 March 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- ^'Keeping it real'. deccanchronicle.com. 8 March 2016.
Malayalam Serial Actress
External links[edit]
- Anu Joseph on IMDb
- Anu Joseph on Facebook