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Thilakan

Actor · Died September 24, 2012, aged 77 · Ayroor, Kerala, India

Surendranatha Thilakan known mononymously as Thilakan, was an Indian film and stage actor who had starred in over 200 Malayalam films in a career spanning over four decades (1972-2012). Thilakan is regarded as one of the finest actors in Indian cinema, and popularly mentioned as the Perumthachan (master craftsman) of Malayalam Cinema. He is known for his excellence in character, antagonist, and protagonist roles. He has won 3 National Film Awards and 9 Kerala State Film Awards. The Government of India awarded him with the Padma Shri in 2009 for his contributions towards the arts.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 15, 1935
Died
September 24, 2012 (aged 77)
From
Ayroor, Kerala, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
32 on MovieCove · 287 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 15% in 30 days

What are Thilakan's films like?

Across their 28 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy11 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 78th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Action6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 93rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 83rd percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Crime3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 85th 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
Bonds
32%
Morality
25%
Self
17%
Survival
12%
Society
6%
Power
5%
Ideas
3%
Family bonds13 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice7 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 28 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 4 · Heightened 1

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 3 · Charged 10 · Intense 15

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

Steady 9 · Shifting 18 · Whiplash 1

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 18 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 5

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

Slow burn 9 · Even-paced 19 · 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 11 · Engaged 13 · Full focus 4

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

A split, not a type: Easy watch 3 · Affecting 12 · Heavy 13

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

Resolved 19 · Open-ended 8 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

14 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 5 of 14 analyzed roles.

Mentor
5 of 14
Threshold guardian
4 of 14
Shadow
4 of 14
Ally
1 of 14
Show the 14 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
20
Melancholic
14
Dread
8
Absurd
5
Bittersweet
7
Other
18

How their films linger

Bittersweet12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet11
  • Tragic7
  • 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 Thilakan's films?

As of October 24, 2026, all 32 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

  • Eros Now32 titles

Subscription and free streaming for Thilakan's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted.

Filmography

287 credits, 32 with a MovieCove page.

  • August Club (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as KPT Menon

  • God For Sale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Varghese

  • Dracula 2012 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Breaking News Live (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

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

    as Nayak

  • Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Vishwan

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

    as Bishop

  • Mullamottum Munthiricharum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Vazhakkula Achan

  • No. 66 Madhura Bus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Vettaikaran Varkey

  • Ustad Hotel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Kareem

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

    as Aashan

  • Indian Rupee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Achutha Menon

  • Black Truth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Raghuvinte Swantham Raziya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Kuttappan Bhagavathar

  • Yakshiyum Njanum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Narayanji

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

    as Vincent Karanavar/ Vincent Vadakkan

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

    as Gupthan Namboothiri

  • Evidam Swargamanu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Jeremias

  • Kappalu Muthalali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Lord Yama

  • Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Kurumbranaadu Raja Veera Varma

  • Kerala Cafe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Thirumeni

  • Vairam: Fight for Justice(2009)

    as Thalikkulam Avarachan

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

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

    as Senior Mantharavaadi

  • Bharya Swantham Suhruthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

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

    as Krishnan

  • Red Chillies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Sakhavu Mani Varghese

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

    as Psychiatrist

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

    as Shalini's foster father

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

    as KC Francis

  • Orkkuka Vallappozhum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Sethumadhavan

  • Kanmazha Peyyum Munpe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

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

    as Appukuttan Nair

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

    as Police Commissioner's father-in-law

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

    as Madhavan

  • One Way Ticket (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Karunakaran Ezhuthachan

  • Dae! Ingottu Nokkiye... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Before the Rains (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as T.K.'s father

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    as Fr. Chanthakkadan

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

    Actor

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

    as Kunjappan

  • Yes Your Honour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Sessions Judge Mukundan

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

    as Sivarama Bhagavathar

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

    as Grand Father

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

    as Vellodi

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

    Actor

  • Chinthamani Kolacase (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Veeramani Warrier

  • Nee Venunda Chellam(2006)

    as Viswanathan

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

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

    as Saghav Gopalan

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

    Actor

  • Nerariyan CBI(2005)

    as Kapra

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

  • Sathyam(2004)

    as Sathyavan Ayyappan Nair

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Vellinakshatram(2004)

    as Valliyankattu Thirumeni

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

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

    Actor

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

    as Chekutty Muthalali

  • Kalyanaraman(2002)

    as Meppattu Thirumeni

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

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

    as Raghavan

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

    as Paranthaman

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

    as Govindji

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

    as Church Priest

  • Ingane Oru Nilapakshi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

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

    as Dr.

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

    as Maranchery Karunakara Menon

  • Ee Mazha Then Mazha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

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

    as AEO

  • Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Kochuthomman

  • Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Ettuveettil Natesan Muthalali

  • Pallavur Devanarayanan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Pallavur Sreekanta Pothuval

  • Prem Poojari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Thachiledathu Chundan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Vikraman Nair

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

    as Kamaluddin Father

  • Samarasimha Reddy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Narasimha Reddy

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

    Actor

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

    as Govindan Nambeesan

  • Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Karunan

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

    as Kaimal

  • British Market (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Father Kochuthazham

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

    as Vallyathan

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

    as Mooss

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

    as Raghavan

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

    as Shivapuram Patteri

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

    Actor

  • Itha Oru Snehagatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Oral Mathram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Shekhara Menon

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

    Actor

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

    as Prathapa Varma

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

    as Adv.Ramaiyyer

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

    as Bava / Chindan (Aged)

  • Oru Yaatra Mozhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Adhruman

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

    as Gopalakrishnan Naidu

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

    as John Fernandez

  • Five Star Hospital (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

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

    as Kudaman Pillai

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Aniyathi Pravu(1997)

    as Raghupal

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

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

    as Karuppan Mooppar

  • Nee Varuvolam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Madhavan Nair

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Kaathil Oru Kinnaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Dr. Unnithan

  • Naalamkettile Nalla Thambimar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Rasheed Khan

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

    as Balaraman

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

    as Menon

  • Ayudha Poojai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Samiyappan

  • No: 1 Snehatheeram Banglore North (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Vijayabhaskars's father

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

    as Minister Kesavan Nair

  • Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

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

    as Avarachan

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

    Actor

  • Achan Kombath Amma Varambath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Mahendran Thampi

  • Spadikam(1995)

    as Chacko Master

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Peterscott(1995)

    as John Dominic/ Iqbal Quraishi

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

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

    as Krishna Kurup

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Ilayum Mullum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

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

    as Achan

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

    Actor

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

    as Mathews

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

    as Vikraman Contractor

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

    Actor

  • Kudumba Visesham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Madhavan Nair

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

    as Thirusherry Madhavan Vaidyar

  • Pavithram(1994)

    as Easwara Pillai

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Pingami(1994)

    as Illipanath Narayanan Kumaran (Kumarettan)

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Vendor Daniel State Licency (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Vendor Daniel

  • Manichitrathazhu(1993)

    as Brahmadattan Nampoothirippaadu

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • O' Faby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Commissioner Nair

  • Udan Pirappu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Marthandan

  • Chenkol(1993)

    as Achuthan Nair

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

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

    as Menon

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

    as Thanoor Shankunni Menon

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

    Actor

  • Ammayane Sathyam(1993)

    as R. Varghese Mathew

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

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

    as Moideen Koya Haaji

  • Ente Sreekuttikku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Balakrishnan Nair

  • Bandhukkal Sathrukkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Damodaran

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

    as Pallivathukkal Kariyachan

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Ayalathe Addeham(1992)

    as Sivan Pillai

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

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

    as Parameswaran

  • Chevalier Michael (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

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

    as Kelu Writer

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

    as Dr. K. V. G Nambiar

  • Daivathinte Vikrithikal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Kumaran Vaidyar

  • Ezhara Ponnana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Madhava Menon

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

    as Achuthan Pilla / Ananthan Pilla

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

    as Thekkemadom Nampoothiri

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

    as Aliyar (Baba)

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

    Actor

  • Moondreluthil En Moochirukkum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Venal Kinavukal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Gopalakrishnan Nair

  • Godfather(1991)

    as Balaraman

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Mookkillarajyathu(1991)

    as Keshavan

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Itichen

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

    as Justice Pillai

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

    as Thankams father

  • Sandesham(1991)

    as Raghavan Nair

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

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

    as Raman / Perumthachan

  • Maala Yogam(1990)

    as Varkey

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Raadha Madhavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as N S Anandapadmanabhan

  • Champion Thomas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as PC Nair

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

    as 'Annachi' Arumai Nayagam

  • Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Karunan

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

    as Chaco

  • Oliyampukal(1990)

    as John Mathew

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ee Kanni Koodi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Simon

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

    as Kochuvava

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

    as Jail warder

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

    as Madhava Panikkar

  • Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

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

    as M. R. C.

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

    as Reverend Father Panangodan

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

    as Police Officer

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

    as Madhava Menon

  • Ashokante Aswathikuttikku 1989 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Chakkikotha Chankaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Raghavan Thampi

  • Kireedam(1989)

    as Achuthan Nair

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

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

    as Major M. K. Nair

  • Adharvam(1989)

    as Mekkadan

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • New Year (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Adv Mathew Philip

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

    as Shankaran

  • Season(1989)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Ammavanu Pattiya Amali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Njangalude Kochu Doctor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Devan's father

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

    Actor

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

    as Appukuttan Nair

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

    as Vettukuzhy

  • Moonnam Pakkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Thampi

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

    as Kunjunni Nair

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

    as Ananthan Nambiar

  • Sangham(1988)

    as Rappayi

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Kudumba Puranam(1988)

    as Sankaran Nair

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

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

    as J J

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

    as Vikraman Nair

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

    Actor

  • Kandathum Kettathum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Achuvettante Veedu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Damodaran Nair

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

    Actor

  • Amrutham Gamaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Kurup

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

    as Priest

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

    Actor

  • And There Was a Village... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Raman (Manager)

  • Kalam Mari Katha Mari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    as Ananthan Nambiar

  • Idanazhiyil Oru Kaloocha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Adimakal Udamakal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Gopalan

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

    Actor

  • Manja Mantharangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Mathew Paul

  • Jaithra Yaathra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Kathakku Pinnil(1987)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Ennu Nathante Nimmi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Chidambaram

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

    as Dr. Tharakan

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

    as Kesava Kurup

  • Ee Kaikalil(1986)

    as Ummachan

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

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

    Actor

  • Poovinnu Puthiya Poonthennal(1986)

    as Chandrasekhara Menon/Neetha's father and Benny's grandfather

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

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

    as Uncle

  • Ice Cream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Omanakuttan

  • Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Paul Pailokkaaran

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

    as Appooppan

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

    as Ayyappan Nair

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

    as Kumara Varma

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

    as Raman

  • Pappan Priyappetta Pappan(1986)

    as Yamarajan

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Damodaran

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

    as Sridharan Menon

  • Aalorungi Arangorungi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Prabhakara Menon

  • Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Vishwambaran

  • Ennennum Kannettante (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Parameswara Kuruppu

  • Ithile Iniyum Varu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Kaimal

  • Oru Kudakeezhil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

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

    as Divakaran

  • Kanathaya Penkutty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Matthai

  • Puli Varunne Puli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as 'Kuttithanam' Kurup

  • Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Krishna Pillai

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

    as Jailor

  • Irakal(1985)

    as Mathews

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Iniyum Kadha Thudarum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Alexander

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

    as Kuttan Nair

  • Akkacheyude Kunjuvava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Ayanam(1985)

    as Priest

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Aram + Aram = Kinnaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as M.N.Nambiar

  • Koodum Thedi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Priest

  • Vasantha Sena (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Unnithan

  • Onningu Vannengil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Pankajakshan Menon

  • Katha Ithuvare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

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

    as Menon

  • Oduvil Kittiya Vartha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

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

    as Menon

  • Eeran Sandhya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Akalathe Ambili (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Onnanu Nammal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Sethu's father

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

    as Viswanathan Nair

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

    as Kurup

  • Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Alexander

  • Panchavadi Palam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Ishak Tharakan

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

    as Thankappan Pillai

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

    as Devasya

  • Mangalam Nerunnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Mammukka

  • Thirakil Alppam Samayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Sankaran Nair

  • Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Adaminte Vaariyellu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Purushothaman Nair

  • Prasnam Gurutharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Home Minister

  • Lekhayude Maranam: Oru Flashback(1983)

    as V S Korattoor

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

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

    as Worker

  • Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Fr. Joseph Sebastian

  • Sesham Kazhchayil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Lathika's Father

  • Oru Swakaryam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

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

    as Vakkachan

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

    as Varkey

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

    as Rahulan's Father

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

    as Guest at Satheeshan's house

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 287 titles from 1972 to 2013; peak year 1990.

Biggest box office

Kireedam (1989)

$184K worldwide

Highest rated

Kireedam (1989)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Manichitrathazhu (1993)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19722013

Peak 1990 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. 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
  • 1991First top-billed film· Sandhesam
  • 1991Breakout· Sandhesam

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting287 of 287: 287 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score80th

By decade

1970s2 · acting1980s106 · acting1990s113 · acting2000s49 · acting2010s17 · acting

Billing

usually 3rd · top billed in 7% of 14 roles
8792

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 Thilakan's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 80th percentile, the median of all 32; across their 28 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 75th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

75thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 28

Approval · how many liked their films

88thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 28

Reach · how many have seen their films

34thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 28

Midcredits score across 32 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up17
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

12 of their 32 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved10
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser12
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

Nee Venunda Chellam (2006)

98th percentile spread · 60% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Kireedam (1989)

Midcredits 99th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 86/100 in their films, across 12 reviewed titles; fans 88, detractors 58. 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 Thilakan work with?

People who share at least 2 of Thilakan's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Innocent Vareed Thekkethala shares the most, 12.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers