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Cochin Hanifa

Cochin Hanifa

Actor, also director · Died February 2, 2010, aged 58 · Kochi, Thiru-Kochi, India

Salim Ahmed Ghoush, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa, was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema. He has acted in more than 300 films in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi. As a director he is best known for the films Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987) and Valtsalyam (1993).

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 22, 1951
Died
February 2, 2010 (aged 58)
From
Kochi, Thiru-Kochi, India
Works as
Actor, also director
Titles
40 on MovieCove · 252 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 19% in 30 days

What are Cochin Hanifa's films like?

Across their 34 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action14 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 85th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Comedy9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 73rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 58th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Horror2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 12th percentile
: browse their Horror movies
Romance2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 52nd percentile
: browse their Romance movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
37%
Morality
24%
Survival
13%
Self
10%
Power
9%
Society
4%
Ideas
3%
Family bonds14 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love12 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice8 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 34 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 11 · Serious 7 · Dark 16

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 27 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 5

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 6 · Charged 15 · Intense 13

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 12 · Shifting 18 · Whiplash 4

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 16 · Some laughs 12 · Funny 6

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 12 · Even-paced 20 · Relentless 2

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 16 · Engaged 17 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 10 · Affecting 15 · Heavy 9

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 32 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

1 analyzed role
  • Shadowas Victor Sebastian in Dubai (2001)

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
25
Melancholic
13
Romantic
9
Joyful
8
Thrilling
6
Other
32

How their films linger

Feel-good13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 8 with a twist

  • Happy12
  • Bittersweet13
  • Tragic5
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Cochin Hanifa's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 34 of their 40 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

  • Eros Now31 titles

Subscription and free streaming for Cochin Hanifa's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

252 credits, 40 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • 3 Wicketinu 365 Runs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Kaliyugaraman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Musafir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Gopalakrishnan Nair

  • Utsava Kanavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Enthiran(2010)

    as Traffic Police

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Madrasapattinam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Nambi

  • Ambasamuthiram Ambani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Kattradhu Kalavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Vaikavardhan

  • Thakita Thakita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Alagappan

  • Bodyguard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Principal

  • Vettaikaaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as the owner of a complex

  • Loudspeaker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Organ Agent Sarangadharan

  • Modhi Vilayadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Ee Pattanathil Bhootham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Joseph

  • Hailesa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Police Inspector Pothuval

  • Colors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Vinu's father

  • Changathikoottam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Bullet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Uttaman Vellayani

  • Aegan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Haneefa

  • Kurukshetra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Havildar Sathyan

  • Thirakkatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Krishnadas

  • Jayam Kondaan(2008)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Parunthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Twenty 20 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Peruchazhi Vasu

  • Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Giri Chettan

  • Cycle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Krishnankutty

  • Hareendran Oru Nishkalankan? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Party Member

  • Paradesi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Police

  • Alibhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Market Kunjikkannan

  • Kichamani M.B.A. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Jinnah

  • Romeoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Ratheesh Kumar

  • Kireedam(2007)

    as Chellapaandi

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • July 4 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Aboobakkar

  • Sivaji(2007)

    as Kuzhanthai Velu

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Mission 90 Days (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Doctor Rajendran

  • Thiru Ranga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Gopalakrishnan

  • Madurai Veeran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Teacher

  • Panthayakozhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Parunthu Bhaskaran

  • Detective (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Opposition Leader Shivaraman

  • Deepavali(2007)

    as Settu

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Mayavi(2007)

    as Jailor

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Inspector Garud (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Govindan

  • Changathipoocha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Heart Beats (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Plaparabil Inashu

  • Aadum Koothu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Ennittum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Prof. Vilasan

  • Bada Dosth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Javed Bhai

  • Chakkara Muthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Kumaran

  • Red Salute (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Hamsa Koya

  • Aanachandam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Pulikkathara

  • Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Ramesh

  • Keerthi Chakra(2006)

    as Nairettan

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Suyetchai MLA (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Thuruppugulan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Raman Kartha

  • Madhuchandralekha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Abootty

  • Kilukkam Kilukilukkam(2006)

    as Appukuttan

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Pattiyal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Yela Annan

  • Vargam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as ASI Gopalakrishna Pillai

  • Lion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Vendor Chandy

  • Sarkar Dada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as SI Sundareshan

  • Anandabhadram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Maravi Mathai

  • Rajamanikyam(2005)

    as Varghese

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Nerariyan CBI(2005)

    as George C Nair

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Pandippada(2005)

    as Ummachan

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Anniyan(2005)

    as Delinquent Car Owner

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Ben Johnson (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Daivanamathil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Thotti Jaya(2005)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Iruvattam Manavatti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Ambujakshan

  • Chandrolsavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Sreedharan

  • Udayananu Tharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Sona Sisupalan

  • Vesham(2004)

    as Adv. Chithrabhanu

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Attagasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Swapna's father

  • Mampazhakkalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Manathudi Madhavan

  • Youth Festival (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Kadhavaseshan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as S.I. Shaji

  • Vettam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Kurup

  • Runway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Divakaran

  • Chathikkatha Chanthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Dharma

  • Vismayathumbathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as C.I Nandakumar

  • Vellinakshatram(2004)

    as CI Velayudhan

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • C.I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as C.I. Mahadevan

  • Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Vadival Vasu

  • Parayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Pattanathil Sundaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Shekhara Pillai

  • Pulival Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Dharmendra

  • Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Bullet Ismail

  • Nadhi Karaiyinile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Hariharan Pilla Happy Aanu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Velappan

  • Swapnakoodu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Philippose

  • Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Divakaran

  • C.I.D. Moosa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Vikraman

  • Vellithira (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Panchayath President

  • Laysa Laysa(2003)

    as Kailasam

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Sadanandante Samayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Headmaster Chacko

  • Kilichundan Mambazham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Kalandan Haji

  • Thilakkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Gunda Bhaskaran

  • Kasthooriman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Younis

  • Manasellam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Sundaram

  • Ee Bhargavi Nilayam(2002)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kattuchembakam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Kankani Rajappan

  • Pranayamanithooval (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Moosakka

  • Maaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Kaiyethum Doorath(2002)

    as Kundara Sharangan

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Kannaki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Ravunni

  • Youth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Dhanushkodi

  • Meesa Madhavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Thrivikraman

  • Phantom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Sexton Devassi

  • Snehithan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as SI Sudarshan

  • Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Punchiri Pushparaj

  • www.anukudumbam.com (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Mazhathullikkilukkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Mathukkutty

  • Kunjikkoonan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Thomas

  • Bamboo Boys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Makki

  • Chirikkudukka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Sathyavan

  • Soothradharan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Rajamani

  • One Man Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Prem

  • Paarthale Paravasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Sundarapurushan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Alavuddin

  • Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Kittunni

  • Dubai(2001)

    as Victor Sebastian

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Ee Nadu Ennalevare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Rakshasa Rajavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Antony

  • Praja(2001)

    as Hamid Plaavullakandi Methar

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Ee Parakkum Thalika (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Veerappan Kurup

  • Citizen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Manmadha Kutty

  • Kakkakuyil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Thomas

  • Bharthavudyogam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as 'Minnal' Prathapan Nair

  • Dada Sahib(2000)

    as Raghavan

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Mister Butler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Thirupathy · as Thirupathi

  • Indriyam(2000)

    as Theepori Veerabhadran

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Arayannangalude Veedu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Gangadharan

  • Kakkai Siraginilae (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Kanmani's father

  • Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram(2000)

    as Ajayan

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Mugavari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Music Director

  • Snehapoorvam Anna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Abu Uncle

  • The Gang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Njangal Santhushtaranu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Kannappan

  • Mudhalvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Chinnasami

  • Crime File (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Jamal

  • Vazhunnor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Vadakkathala Sivadas

  • English Medium (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Manager Sundareshan

  • Suyamvaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Paandi

  • Independence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Balachandra Kammath

  • Ustaad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Union Minister Shivaji Rao

  • Pathram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as DIG J. David Sabhapathy

  • Udayapuram Sulthan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Beeran Kutty

  • Megham(1999)

    as Kunjikuttan

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Chandamama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Natwarlal

  • Angene Oru Avadhikkalathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Jose Panachikadan

  • Aakasha Ganga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Philipose

  • Panchapaandavar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Kaloorkkadan Varkey

  • Mangalya Pallakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Raghavan

  • Punjabi House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Gangadharan

  • Mayilpeelikkavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Gopichetty

  • Kanmadam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Police Officer

  • Elavamkodu Desam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Singer

  • Harikrishnans(1998)

    as Kunjikuttan

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Anuragakottaram(1998)

    as Pala Paulose

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Sooryaputhran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Chekanoor Neelakantan Karthavu

  • Kadhala Kadhala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Ananda 'V. Anand' Vikadanantha

  • Vismayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • The Truth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Kumaran

  • Thulli Thirintha Kaalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Nair

  • Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Krishnakumar

  • Aaram Thamburan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Govindan Kutty

  • Superman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Rajan Philip

  • Chandralekha(1997)

    as DSP Sathyapalan

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Junior Mandrake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Police Officer

  • Nagarapuranam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Manikyan Thamburan

  • Mayaponman(1997)

    as Pattalam Vasu

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Lelam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Jayasimhan

  • Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Veerendra Mannadiyar

  • Aniyathi Pravu(1997)

    as Eeyo

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Newspaper Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Jagadeeshwara Iyer

  • Kaliveedu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Dr. Gonzales

  • Hitler(1996)

    as Jabbar

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Kaalapani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Ahmed Kutty

  • King Solomon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Stereo Basheer

  • Azhakiya Ravanan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Varghese

  • Kakkakum Poochakkum Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Vasu

  • Thacholi Varghese Chekavar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Puthooran

  • Mangalam Veettil Manaseswari Gupta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Kunjayan

  • Kaatttile Thadi Thevarude Ana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Kalyanji Anandji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Chakkunni

  • Achan Raajavu Appan Jethavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Thankappan

  • Mannar Mathai Speaking(1995)

    as Eldho

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Chakoram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Sreedharan Kartha

  • Sagaram Sakshi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Sudhakaran

  • Vishnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Advocate

  • Kinnaripuzhayoram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Moothedathu Kumaran

  • Mahanadhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Dhanush

  • Chenkol(1993)

    as Haidrose

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Gardish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Thief

  • Devasuram(1993)

    as Achuthan

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Vatsalyam(1993)

    Director · as Man on the Bullock Cart

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Kadalora Kadhal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Director · Actor

  • Vaaname Ellai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as M.R.T.

  • Pillai Paasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Director · Writer

  • Vasalil Oru Vennila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Director · Screenplay · Story · Actor

  • Abhimanyu(1991)

    as Chottu

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Veena Meettiya Vilangukal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Vaigasi Poranthachu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Pagalil Pournami (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Director · Actor

  • Kadathanadan Ambadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Story

  • Purappadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Sunday 7.P.M. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Thomas Mathew

  • Lal Americayil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Writer · Actor

  • Kireedam(1989)

    as Haidrose

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Puthiya Karukkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Writer

  • Vandanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as M.P.'s Lawyer

  • Paadatha Thenikkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director · Original Story · Story

  • Paasa Paravaigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director · Writer · as Dhandraj

  • Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Kunjambu

  • Inquilabinte Puthri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Aankiliyude Tharattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director · Writer · as Sudhir

  • Cheppu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Inspector

  • Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director · as Anthony

  • Thalavattam(1986)

    as Anthony

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Karinagam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu(1986)

    as Kadathanattu Pappan Gurukal

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Kaiyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Writer · as Prasad

  • Manya Mahajanangale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Basheer

  • Oru Sandesam Koodi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Director · Actor

  • Makan Ente Makan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Doctor

  • Ente Upasana(1984)

    as Doctor

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ezhuthatha Sattangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Original Story

  • Koottinilamkili (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Krishnanunny's Roommate

  • Sandharbham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Writer · Actor

  • Chakkarayumma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Umanilayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Writer · Actor

  • Oru Nimisham Tharu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Attakkalasam(1983)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kodunkattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Story · as Vijayan

  • Aa Raathri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Babu's roommate

  • Thaalam Thettiya Tharattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Writer · as Chandran

  • Bhookambam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Anwar

  • Aarambham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Story

  • Vayal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Karimpana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Sakthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Moorkhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Kari Puranda Jeevithangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Yusuf

  • Irumbazhikal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Screenplay · as Krishnankutty

  • Onappudava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Minimol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Madhuram Thirumadhuram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Benny

  • Thiruvonam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 252 titles from 1975 to 2015; peak year 2006.

Biggest box office

Sivaji (2007)

$5.9M worldwide

Highest rated

Kireedam (1989)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Enthiran (2010)

Film career

19752015

Peak 2006 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1989Screen debut· Kireedam
  • 2005Career best· Anniyan

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting246 of 252: 229 only acting, 17 with another role · typical Midcredits score74thDirecting12 of 252: 0 only directing, 12 with another roleWriting18 of 252: 4 only writing, 14 with another role

252 titles, 19 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 12 of them.

By decade

1970s6 · 6 acting · 1 crew1980s38 · 34 acting · 15 crew1990s71 · 69 acting · 7 crew2000s127 · acting2010s10 · acting

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 0% of 19 roles
8999

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Cochin Hanifa's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 74th percentile, the median of all 40; across their 34 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 65th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 34

Approval · how many liked their films

75thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 34

Reach · how many have seen their films

42ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 34

Midcredits score across 40 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up19
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

12 of their 40 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved11
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser12
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed12

Most divisive · actor

Ente Upasana (1984)

90th percentile spread · 25% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Kireedam (1989)

Midcredits 99th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 76/100 in their films, across 17 reviewed titles; fans 82, detractors 39. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Cochin Hanifa's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 64 · intenseMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 25 · mildMedian of all films: 32
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 50 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 57 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Cochin Hanifa work with?

People who share at least 2 of Cochin Hanifa's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Mammootty shares the most, 11.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles