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M.N. Nambiar

M.N. Nambiar

Actor · Died November 19, 2008, aged 89 · Kannur, Kerala, India

M. N. Nambiar (born Manjeri Narayanan Nambiar) was a film actor in Tamil cinema who dominated the industry in the role of villain for around 50 years. Also known as Nambiar Swami or Maha Guruswami, he was a spiritual leader who pioneered the movement of taking pilgrims to Sabarimala. Nambiar started as a hero, Nambiar Guruswami soon started donning the role of a villain — so much so that today his name is synonymous with villainy in Kollywood. Nambiar swami has worked with seven generations of actors. His first pay was Rs.3 with Boys Company. He would retain Rs.1 and send Rs.2 to his mother. He made quite a statement in the early 50s with his portrayal of 11 roles in Digambara Samiyar, one of his films as the Lead. His arresting performance in films such as Manthiri Kumari, Velaikaari, Ayirathil Oruvan, Thillana Mohanambal, Missiyamma and Nenjam Marappadillai paved way for a very successful career that spanned over five decades. A majority of the more than 1000 films that he has done is in Tamil, though he has acted in Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi, besides an English film `Jungle' (with Rod Cameron, the film's hero, directed by William Burke) in which he appears in a few brief scenes. The film was released in 1952. The Hindi film he acted in was a remake of the Tamil Kanavane Kankanda Deivam. After becoming popular in Tamil films he started his own drama troupe called Nambiar Nataka Mandram. They staged two plays — `Kaviyin Kanavu' and a comedy play `Kalyana Supermarket.' Nambiar swami was that rare contradictory personality - a cruel, charming villain on the silver screen while being a very pious man in real life. He was also a pure vegetarian and teetotaler. He was also an ardent devotee of Sabarimala Sri Ayyappan. He has had a long association with the temple, and visited the shrine more than 65 times over the last half a century; this has led to him being called Maha Guruswamy. His colleagues noted that he died during the famous Sabarimala season and it may be due to the blessing of his Lord.

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Born
March 5, 1919
Died
November 19, 2008 (aged 89)
From
Kannur, Kerala, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
17 on MovieCove · 226 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 37 days to Oct 26Down 37% in 30 days

What are M.N. Nambiar's films like?

Across their 14 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 39th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 68th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 54th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime 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
Morality
41%
Bonds
31%
Self
8%
Society
8%
Power
6%
Ideas
5%
Family bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFaith2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 14 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 5 · Stylized 7 · Heightened 2

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

Gentle 2 · Charged 6 · Intense 6

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

Steady 5 · Shifting 9 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 10 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 1

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

Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 6 · Engaged 7 · Full focus 1

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

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

9 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 5 of 9 analyzed roles.

Shadow
5 of 9
Mentor
3 of 9
Hero
1 of 9
Show the 9 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
9
Melancholic
5
Thrilling
5
Warm
3
Hopeful
3
Other
10

How their films linger

Bittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet6
  • Tragic1

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 M.N. Nambiar's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 13 of their 17 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

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Filmography

226 credits, 17 with a MovieCove page.

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    as Velayutham

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

    Actor

  • Kadhal Sadugudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Kausalya`s Grandfather

  • Baba(2002)

    as Baba's Maternal Uncle

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Varushamellam Vasantham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Sharjah to Sharjah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Valiya Kappithan

  • Ninaikkatha Naalillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Mumtaj's father

  • Vinnukkum Mannukkum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Cameo

  • Poo Parikka Varugirom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Narayanan

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

    Actor

  • Endrendrum Kadhal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Sethupathi, Vijay's father

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Thambi Durai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Adimai Changili (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Pasamulla Pandiyare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Nesamani

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

    as Dharmarasu

  • Poove Unakkaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Sadhasivam

  • Thotta Chinungi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Raja Muthirai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

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

    as Vaidehi's grandfather

  • Karuppu Nila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Nandhini's father

  • Periya Marudhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Sethupathi I.P.S (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Ramarathnam

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

    as Ramesh's Father

  • Sakkarai Devan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Sarasu Grandfather

  • Thanga Pappa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Adaikkalam

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

    as Vaanavarayan's grandfather

  • Ezhai Jaadhi(1993)

    as Iyer

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Villu Pattukaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Kaaviya Thalaivan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Damodaran

  • Thai Mozhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Church Father

  • Nadodi Paattukkaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Thanga Manasukkaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Sadha Swamy

  • Maanagara Kaaval (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as IG Jayaprakash

  • Kaaval Nilayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Andhavar

  • Captain Prabhakaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Special Task Force Officer

  • Enga Ooru Sippai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Kumbakarai Thangaiah(1991)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Avasara Police 100(1990)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Periya Veettu Panakkaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Neengalum Herothan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as M. N. Nambiar

  • Kalyana Rasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

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

    as John Frederick

  • Manasukkeththa Mappillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Pulan Visaranai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as DGP

  • Meenatchi Thiruvilaiyadal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Thirumalai Naicker

  • Paandi Naattu Thangam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Thangapandian's father

  • Paattukku Oru Thalaivan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Thaai Naadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Saleem Bhai

  • Manaivi Oru Mandhiri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Enga Ooru Kaavakkaaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Thambi Thanga Kambi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Sakkarai Panthal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Uzhavan Magan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Krishnan Vandhaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Enga Ooru Pattukaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Kallampattiyan

  • Velundu Vinaiyillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Aayiram Kannudayaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Dharma Devathai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Iravu Pookkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Mella Thirandhadhu Kadhavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Hindi Teacher and Noorjahan's Father

  • Nambinar Keduvadhillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Karimedu Karuvayan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Puthiya Theerpu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Raja Rishi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Sage Vashishta

  • Thanga Mama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Eetti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Nermai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Seetharam

  • Elan Kandru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Naan Sigappu Manithan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Senior Police Officer

  • Needhiyin Nizhal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Krishna Prasad

  • Vamsa Vilakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Iru Medhaigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

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

    as Farooq

  • Simma Soppanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Sarithira Nayagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Pozhuthu Vidinchachu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Naan Mahaan Alla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as GMK

  • Miruthanga Chakravarthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    as Vedagiri

  • Dowry Kalyanam(1983)

    as Rowther

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Thayi Veedu(1983)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Thaai Mookaambikai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Thooral Ninnu Pochu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Kusthi Vaathiyaar

  • Parvaiyin Marupakkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Oorukku Oru Pillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

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

    as Madhavan

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

    Actor

  • Lorry Driver Rajakannu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Ram Lakshman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Chandrasekar

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

    Actor

  • Deiva Thirumanangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Saranam Ayyappa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

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

    as Vikraman

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

    as Head of anti-social group

  • Ratha Paasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Vetrikku Oruvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

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

    as Shekaran

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

    Actor

  • Neeya? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Appu Kuttan

  • En Kelvikku Enna Bathil(1978)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Paavathin Sambalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Punniya Boomi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as The Prince Raja Rajan

  • Meenava Nanban (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Arun

  • Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Guruviah

  • Indru Pol Endrum Vazhga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

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

    as Dharmaseelan

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

    Actor

  • Anna Nee En Deivam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Naalai Namadhe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Ninaithadhai Mudippavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Mohan

  • Sirithu Vazha Vendum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Urimai Kural (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Doreswamy

  • Netru Indru Naalai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Rathnam (the false)

  • Rajapart Rangadurai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Somasundaram

  • Errakota Veerudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Rajaraja Cholan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Bala Thevar

  • Jesus(1973)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Idhaya Veenai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

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

    as Gnanaprakasam

  • Naan Yen Pirandhen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Rajan

  • Kurathi Magan(1972)

    as Jambilingam

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Raman Thediya Seethai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Dhikku Theriyadha Kaattil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Kali Muthu

  • Adi Parasakthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Savale Samali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Rajavelu

  • Kulama Gunama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Nallakannu

  • En Annan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Nayagam

  • Sivandha Mann (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Diwan

  • Deiva Magan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Ananth

  • Anjal Petti 520 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Nagarajan

  • Kanne Pappa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Inspector James

  • Kaval Daivam(1969)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

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

    as Vasudevan

  • Nil Gavani Kadhali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Gang Leader

  • Lakshmi Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Harishchandra(1968)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Enga Oor Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Rajankam

  • Thillana Mohanambal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Maharaja of Madhanpur

  • Pudhiya Boomi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Kudiyirundha Koyil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Ragasiya Police 115 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Inspector Kumar / Krishnan

  • Kaavalkaaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Marudachalam

  • Arasa Kattalai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Parakkum Pavai(1966)

    as Rangasamy

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Thanippiravi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Sub-inspector Soundharam

  • Thaali Bhagyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Namchivayam

  • Mugaraasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Chandhrodhayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Paranthaman

  • Nadodi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Naan Aanaiyittal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Aasai Mugam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Aayirathil Oruvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Pirate Captain

  • Enga Veettu Pillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Gajendran

  • Thaayin Madiyil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Padagotti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Thozhilali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Velu

  • Dheiva Thaai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Madhan

  • En Kadamai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Vettaikaaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Ezhai Pangalan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Annai Illam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Nenjam Marappathillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Zamindar

  • Kalai Arasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Chitor Rani Padmini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Malik Kafur

  • Kudumba Thalaivan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Rani Samyuktha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Mohammad Ghori

  • Then Nilavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Raj

  • Nallavan Vazhvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Inspector Madhavan

  • Pasamalar(1961)

    as Rathnam

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Thirudadhe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Arasilangumari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Ellorum Innattu Mannar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Bhaaga Pirivinai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Mani

  • Kalyana Parisu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Thangapadumai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Pelli Naati Pramanalu(1958)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Nadodi Mannan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Sarangadhara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Mahadevan

  • Illarame Nallaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Annaiyin Aanai(1958)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Uthama Puthiran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Naganathan

  • Bhooloka Rambai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Ambikapathy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Ottakoothar

  • Thangamalai Ragasiyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Karpukarasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Rajarajan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Vanangaamudi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Makkalai Petra Magarasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Kannan

  • Rambayin Kadhal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Narada

  • Amara Deepam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Tenali Raman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Rajaguru

  • Naan Petra Selvam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Sundar

  • Doctor Savithri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Krishnamoorthi

  • Kanavane Kan Kanda Deivam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Kaveri(1955)

    as Gnananandar

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Naam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Actor

  • The Jungle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Mahaji

  • Andhaman Kaidhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Actor

  • Sarvadhikari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Mahavarman

  • Devaki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Gopu

  • Marmayogi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Actor

  • Thigambara Samiar(1950)

    as Chokkalingam Pillai

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Manthiri Kumari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Royal Priest

  • Marudhanaattu Ilavarasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Actor

  • Velaikari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Moorthi / Yogi Hariharadas

  • Mohini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Actor

  • Abhimanyu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Lakkanan

  • Rajakumari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 27th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 225 titles from 1947 to 2007.

Biggest box office

Baba (2002)

$38K worldwide

Highest rated

Baba (2002)

Midcredits 40th

Most popular right now

Kaveri (1955)

Film career

  • 2002Screen debut· Baba

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting225 of 225: 225 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score47th

By decade

1940s4 · acting1950s32 · acting1960s45 · acting1970s33 · acting1980s60 · acting1990s40 · acting2000s11 · acting

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.

How do M.N. Nambiar's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 40th percentile, the median of all 17; across their 14 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 40th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

40thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Approval · how many liked their films

47thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Reach · how many have seen their films

9thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Midcredits score across 17 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up3
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 17 titles are Divisive.

  • Divisive6
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · actor

En Kelvikku Enna Bathil (1978)

95th percentile spread · 44% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Pasamalar (1961)

Midcredits 85th · 79% liked

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 M.N. Nambiar work with?

People who share at least 2 of M.N. Nambiar's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Vijayakumar shares the most, 4.

Actors

Composers

Mixed roles