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Janardanan

Janardanan

Actor · Born July 24, 1946 (80) · Vaikom, Kerala, India

Janardhanan is a Malayalam film actor. In 1969, he acted in Veettu Mrugam directed by P. Venu. He is known for his style of handling humor and his iconic voice. He started his career playing brusque villains in the 1970s but later went on to establish himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was his role in the 1988 film Oru CBI Diary Kurippu, which brought out his comic skills. However, he was typecast as a comedian only after the 1993 film Meleparambil Aanveedu. Apart from stereotyped Hindu/Muslim/Christian characters, he has the distinction of portraying a Sikh and a Jewish character.

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Born
July 24, 1946 (80)
From
Vaikom, Kerala, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
37 on MovieCove · 338 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 39 days to Oct 28Down 11% in 30 days

What are Janardanan's films like?

Across their 24 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action13 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 45th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 56th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 78th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama 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
41%
Morality
31%
Self
11%
Power
10%
Ideas
4%
Survival
2%
Society
1%
Family bonds11 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice10 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love7 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption2 titles, browse their movies with this themePower2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 24 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 23 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 4 · Charged 10 · Intense 10

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

Steady 10 · Shifting 14 · Whiplash 0

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 14 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 3

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

Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 16 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 15 · Engaged 8 · 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 7 · Affecting 11 · Heavy 6

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

Resolved 22 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 2 of 6 analyzed roles.

Mentor
2 of 6
Threshold guardian
2 of 6
Shadow
2 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
16
Melancholic
10
Romantic
7
Joyful
6
Thrilling
4
Other
21

How their films linger

Bittersweet12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy11
  • Bittersweet11
  • Ambiguous2

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 Janardanan's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 35 of their 37 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

  • Eros Now32 titles

Subscription and free streaming for Janardanan'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

338 credits, 37 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Sarvam Maya(2025)

    as Prahladan Namboothiri

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Hridayapoorvam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Chittappan

  • Oru Kattil Oru Muri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Nagendran’s Honeymoons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 6 episodes · as Avarachan

  • Voice of Sathyanathan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Vaidyar

  • 2018(2023)

    as Chief Minister

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Autorickshawkkarante Bharya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Paappan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Chief Minister

  • Big Brother(2020)

    as Vallyammavan

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Jack & Daniel(2019)

    as Chief Minister

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Pattabhiraman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Varma

  • Vishudha Pusthakam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Kurup

  • Kuttymama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Oru Yamandan Premakadha(2019)

    as Davis's Grandfather (Cameo Appearance)

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Childhood Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Muthappa

  • Abrahaminte Santhathikal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Priest

  • Panchavarnathatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Bride's Father

  • Captain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as K Karunakaran

  • Masterpiece (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Chief Minister

  • LavaKusha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Film Producer

  • Achayans (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Thottathil Vavachan

  • Rakshadhikari Baiju (Oppu) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Narayanettan

  • Georgettan's Pooram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Priest

  • Fukri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Venkatesh Iyer

  • Marupadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Moonam Naal Njayarazhcha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Utopiayile Rajavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Vasavan Pillai

  • Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Rtd. Col. Viswanatha Menon

  • Bhaskar The Rascal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Sankara Narayanan Pillai

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

    as Madhavan's Father

  • Ring Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Chief Minister

  • My Dear Mummy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Konthayum Poonoolum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Freddy

  • Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Garvasees Aashan

  • Salalah Mobiles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Kodaangi

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

    as Damodharan

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

    Actor

  • Black Butterfly (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Lazer

  • Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Thirumeni

  • Maad Dad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Mamachan

  • Karmayodha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Madhirashi(2012)

    as Kurup

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Theevram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as SP Varma IPS

  • Trivandrum Lodge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Arthur Gopal

  • Namukku Parkkan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Krishnan Ammavan

  • Thiruvambadi Thamban (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Kunjachan

  • The King & The Commissioner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as G. K.

  • Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Venicile Vyapari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Radhurama Varma SP

  • Ulakam Chuttum Valiban (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Ammavan

  • Collector (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as CM Balachandran Kurup

  • Violin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Paulose

  • Lucky Jokers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Madhava Varma Thampuran

  • Nadakame Ulakam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Aani Kurup

  • Payyans (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Brittas's father

  • Makeup Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Paul

  • Kudumbasree Travels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Mullasery Raveendra Chakyar

  • Best of Luck (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Kuzhithura Ponnappan

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

    as Puthezhathu Major Ammavan

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

    as P.M.V.

  • Elsamma Enna Aankutty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Balanpillai

  • Malarvaadi Arts Club (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Nelloor Gopalan

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

    as Castro Vareeth

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

    as Karyasthan

  • Mummy & Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Priest

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

    as Vadivaal Vaasu

  • Seetha Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Thiruvattar Thankavelu

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

    as Vasu

  • Robin Hood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Vaidyanathan IAS

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

    as Grandpa

  • Oru Black & White Kudumbam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Madhava Varma

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

    as Philippoase

  • Moz & Cat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Avutha

  • Samastha Keralam PO (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Prabhakaran's Uncle

  • 2 Harihar Nagar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Fr. Stephen Varghese

  • Aayirathil Oruvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Eenasu

  • Kadha, Samvidhanam Kunchacko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Chief Minister

  • Love in Singapore (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Makante Achan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Kuruppu

  • Crazy Gopalan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Narayana Kurup

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

    as Kurian

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

    as Karaparamban

  • Magic Lamp (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Anathamenon · as Ananthan Menon

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

    as Ramakrishnapilla

  • Annan Thambi(2008)

    as Ravunni

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Malabar Wedding (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Paappan

  • College Kumaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as V. Narendranath

  • Roudram(2008)

    as CM Bhargavan Menon

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Nasrani(2007)

    as Thampi

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

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

    as Adv. M N Nambiar

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

    as Lokanathan

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

    as Bahuleyan

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

    as Sankaran Nair

  • Paranju Theeratha Visheshangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

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

    as Krishnan Namboothiri

  • Kanaka Simhasanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Upendra Varma

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

    Actor

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

    as Mohammad

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

    Actor

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

    as Easwara Varma

  • Highway Police (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

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

    as Constable Pillai

  • Kilukkam Kilukilukkam(2006)

    as SI Shankaran Potti

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

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

    Actor

  • The Tiger(2005)

    as Ahammed Sahib

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

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

    as Madhava Menon

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

    as Sankaran Kuttiyar

  • 5 Fingers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Alice in Wonderland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Thommanum Makkalum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Panikkar

  • Immini Nalloraal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Bhaskara Pillai

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

    as Krishnamoorthy

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

    as Aashan

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

    as Veerabhadran Nair/Kuttammavan

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

    as Fr. Pappachan

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

    as Fernandes

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

    as Devan's Brother-law

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

    as Kochousepp

  • Njaan Salperu Raman Kutty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Narayanan

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

    as Thampuran

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

    as Krishnan Menon

  • Sethurama Iyer CBI (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Ouseppachan

  • Vamanapuram Bus Route(2004)

    as Bahuleyan

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

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

    as Ajith's Uncle

  • Mizhi Randilum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Thampi

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

    as DGP S. K. Nair IPS

  • Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Madhavan Thampi

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

    as Shankaran Menon

  • Chronic Bachelor(2003)

    as Parameshwaran Mama

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Gramaphone(2003)

    as Gregory

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

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

    as ADGP Narendra Thampi IPS

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

    as Menon

  • Kaiyethum Doorath(2002)

    as Passanger in the Boat

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

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

    as Manthravadi

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

    as Dr. Girivasan

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

    as Mula Swamy

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

    as Prabhakara Pillai

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

    as Raveendran

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

    as C.M Shekharan

  • Randam Bhavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as D. I. G. of Police

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

    as Balakrishnan Nambiar

  • Dubai(2001)

    as K. J. Nair

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

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

    as Govindan Nair

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

    as Chief Minister, Meera's Father

  • Naranathu Thamburan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Baburaj

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

    as Kesari Govinda Pillai

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

    as College Principal Edward

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

    Actor

  • Swayamvarapandhal(2000)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

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

    as Ramakrishnan

  • Mark Antony (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Parel Pappu

  • Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram(2000)

    as Sambhavana Warrier

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Darling Darling(2000)

    as Vattaparambil Sreedharan Unnithan

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Daivathinte Makan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • F.I.R(1999)

    as CM V.K Nair

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

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

    as DIG Idikkula Ittoop

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

    as Kaliyar Pathrose Vaidyan

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

    as Thevakattu Avarachan

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

    as Madhava Varma

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

    as Swamy

  • Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Krishnan Nair

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

    Actor

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

    as Thampy

  • American Ammayi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Meenathil Thalikettu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Kunjiraman

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

    as Manninder Singh

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

    as Narayanan Kutty

  • Summer in Bethlehem (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Colonel C.R. Menon

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

    as DySP Kuttikrishna Pothuval

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

    as Kurian

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

    as Valyachan

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

    as Shankara Pillai

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

    Actor

  • Hitler Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Thrivikraman

  • Kilukil Pambaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    as Abhimana Varma

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

    as Sathrughnan Pillai

  • The Good Boys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Mohanachandran

  • Varnapakittu(1997)

    as Ramaswamy Iyer

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Bharathan Pilla

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

    Actor

  • The Car (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Kumaran

  • Killikurushiyile Kudumba Mela (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Punchakattu Kurushingal Joseph Chacko

  • Aniyathi Pravu(1997)

    as Dr. Kuttappayi

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Kanjirappally Kariachan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Kanjirappally Kariachan

  • Mimics Super 1000 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Easwara Kurup

  • Tom & Jerry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Chachan

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

    Actor

  • Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Sadasivan

  • Manthrika Kuthira (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Mookkilla Rajyathu Murimookkan Rajavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as H.C Pankunni Nair

  • Minnaminuginum Minnukettu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Unnithan

  • Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Kottaram Veedan

  • Three Men Army (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as K. R. G. Menon

  • Sindoora Rekha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Narayanan Nair

  • Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Phalgunan

  • Puthukkottayile Puthumanavalan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Palathara Palunni

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

    as Mathukutty

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

    as Achuthankutty

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

    as Alex

  • Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Aadyathe Kanmani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Unnithan

  • Parvathy Parinayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Narayanankutty

  • Highway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Police DySP

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

    as Madhavan Thampi

  • Mannar Mathai Speaking(1995)

    as Garvasees Aasaan

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Pai Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Kesavan

  • Vadhu Doctoranu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Sankaran

  • Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Dr. Vishnu Narayanan Potty

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

    as Divakaran

  • Vardhakya Puranam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Kariyachan

  • C.I.D. Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Rishikeshan Nair

  • Ponthan Mada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

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

    as Minister Aravindakshan

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

    as Sivashankaran Nair

  • Pingami(1994)

    as Koshy Varghese

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

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

    as K Divakaran

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

    as Lawrence

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

    as Krishnan

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

    as Gopinathan

  • Addeham Enna Iddeham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

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

    as Jayashankar

  • Maya Mayooram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Mohan Tharakan

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

    as Sivaraman

  • Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Govinda Menon

  • Devasuram(1993)

    as Mundakkal Kunjikrishnan Nambiar

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Vatsalyam(1993)

    as Ramankutty Menon

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

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

    as Minnal Thomachan

  • Meleparambil Aanveedu(1993)

    as Kannappan

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Dhruvam(1993)

    as Marar

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

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

    as Chackochan

  • Yaadhavam(1993)

    as Commissioner Saankaranarayanan

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Soorya Gayathri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Babu Karunakaran

  • Kizhakkan Pathrose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Kallanum Polisum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • My Dear Muthachan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Adv. Ananthan

  • Sadayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Superintendent Harishankar

  • Aadhaaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Krishna Menon

  • Apaaratha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Phalgunan

  • Poochakkaru Mani Kettum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Ootty Pattanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Menon

  • Ennodishtam Koodamo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Arathi's Uncle

  • May Dhinam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Godfather(1991)

    as Gopi

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Kilukkampetti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as M. D

  • Adwaytham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Krishnan Kutty Menon

  • Adayalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Advocate Haridas

  • Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Nattu Vishesham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Mooppan

  • Lal Salam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Kannan Muthalali

  • Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Beena's Uncle

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

    as Janardhana Kaimal

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

    as Krishnakumar

  • Randam Varavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Police Officer

  • No: 20 Madras Mail(1990)

    as Adv. Thomas Matthew

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Rambo Chackochan

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

    Actor

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

    as Ouseppachan

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

    as Kaimal

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

    as M.P.

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

    as Aasan

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

    as Kumaran

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

    as Williams

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

    as DySP Cherian

  • Prabhatham Chuvanna Theruvil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Mukthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Shekharan Nair

  • Oohakachavadam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Thanthram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Adv. Rajasekharan

  • August 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Kaimal

  • Abkari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Karthikeyan

  • Nineteen Twenty One(1988)

    as Appunni Nair

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Ouseppachan

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

    as Samuel

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

    as Stanley

  • Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Police Inspector

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

    Actor

  • Irupatham Noottandu(1987)

    as IG Issac Thomas

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

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

    as Kovai Venkatesan

  • Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Ramachandran

  • Ee Kaikalil(1986)

    as Madhava Menon

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

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

    Actor

  • Aavanazhi(1986)

    as Vincent

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Abhayam Thedi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Sukhamo Devi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Ouseppachan

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

    as Unnithan

  • Gandhinagar 2nd Street (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as College Professor

  • Niramulla Ravukal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as MLA Kumaran

  • Kathodu Kathoram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Laser

  • Mulamoottil Adima (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Ibrahim

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

    as A. K. Menon

  • Sandyakkenthinu Sindhooram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

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

    as Khadar

  • Ivide Thudangunnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Peter

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

    as Aliyar

  • Aalkkoottathil Thaniye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Balachandran

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

    as Hamsa

  • Lakshmana Rekha(1984)

    as Balachandra Menon

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • April Pathinettu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

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

    as Theatre Artist Babujose

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

    as Balan

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

    as Mahesh

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

    as Kariyachan

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

    as Vasu

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

    as Johny

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

    as Madhusoodanan

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

    as Unni

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

    as Rajagopal

  • Manushya Mrugam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Chandran

  • Paalattu Kunjikannan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Thampikutti

  • Idi muzhakkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Ezham Kadalinakkare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Iniyum Puzhayozhukum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Sukumaran

  • Aravam(1980)

    as Anthony

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

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

    as Kurup

  • Mukkuvane Snehicha Bhootham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Vayanadan Thampan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Kadathanaattu Maakkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Randu Penkuttikal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Avalude Ravukal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Ravikumar

  • Aanandham Paramaanandham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Mallanum Mathevanum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Ponni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Missi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Chennaaya Valarthiya Kutty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Muthu

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

    as Rowdi Paachan

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

    as Ouseppu

  • Njan Ninne Premikkunnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

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

    as Panicker

  • Chemparathy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Inquilab Zindabad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Janmabhoomi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Nambiar

  • Padayaatra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Vala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Thankachan The Cat (Voice)

Career shape

Star power in the 87th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 338 titles, 336 of them dated from 1969 to 2025; peak year 1987.

Biggest box office

Jack & Daniel (2019)

$91K worldwide

Highest rated

Vatsalyam (1993)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

Chronic Bachelor (2003)

Film career

19692025

Peak 1987 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. 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.

  • 1987Screen debut· Nadodikkattu
  • 2025Best so far· Sarvam Maya

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting338 of 338: 338 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score62nd

By decade

1960s1 · acting1970s24 · acting1980s54 · acting1990s103 · acting2000s89 · acting2010s56 · acting2020s9 · acting

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 0% of 10 roles
8702

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 Janardanan's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 62nd percentile, the median of all 37; across their 24 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 60th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 24

Approval · how many liked their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 24

Reach · how many have seen their films

33rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 24

Midcredits score across 37 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up13
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th12

Shape of the crowd

10 of their 37 titles are Universally Loved.

  • Universally Loved10
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic5
  • Crowd Pleaser7
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed10

Most divisive · actor

Big Brother (2020)

97th percentile spread · 46% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

2018 (2023)

Midcredits 99th · 93% liked

Reviewers score the acting 72/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 20. 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.

Who does Janardanan work with?

People who share at least 2 of Janardanan's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Mammootty shares the most, 9.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers

Mixed roles