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Vijayan

Vijayan

Actor · Died September 22, 2007, aged 63 · Kozhikode, Kerala, India

Vijayan was an Indian actor primarily concentrated in Malayalam and Tamil cinema. A respected character actor in the 1970s and 80s, he was best known for his villainous leading role in Uthiripookkal (1979), which was called one of the 100 greatest Indian films of all time by News18 in 2013. He also played a minor role in Mani Ratnam's Nayakan (1987), which is considered a classic of Tamil cinema and is listed in TIME's "All-Time 100 Movies".

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
May 17, 1944
Died
September 22, 2007 (aged 63)
From
Kozhikode, Kerala, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
8 on MovieCove · 57 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 7% in 30 days

What are Vijayan's films like?

Across their 6 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 86th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 51st percentile
: 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
46%
Morality
26%
Self
12%
Survival
9%
Power
7%
Romantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 4 · Serious 0 · Dark 2

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

Grounded 5 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 2 · Charged 2 · Intense 2

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

Steady 2 · Shifting 4 · 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 3 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 1

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

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 3 · 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 4 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

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 2 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 3

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

Resolved 6 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 3 of 3 analyzed roles.

Shadow
3 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
2
Melancholic
3
Romantic
2
Cathartic
2
Hopeful
1
Other
7

How their films linger

Bittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet3
  • 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 Vijayan's films?

As of October 24, 2026, all 8 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Vijayan'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

57 credits, 8 with a MovieCove page.

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

    as Divya's father

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

    as Deva

  • Pon Megalai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Kochi Rajavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Parthasarathy

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

    as Commissioner Rathnakumar

  • 7G Rainbow Colony (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Kathir's Father (Tamil)

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Diwan(2003)

    as Geetha Father

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

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

    Actor

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

    as Lawyer Jayan

  • Ramana(2002)

    as Bhadrinarayanan

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Five Star(2002)

    as Ilango's Father

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

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

    Actor

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

    as Don's (Priya's Brother) Right-hand

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

    as Gym Vijayan

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

    Actor

  • Sundarimare Sookshikkuka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

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

    as Tamil Nadu Minister

  • Unna Nenachen Paattu Padicchen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Onnaam Muhurtham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Lyricist

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

    Actor

  • Idhaya Thamarai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Kodi Parakuthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Shivagiri's father

  • Nyaya Tharasu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Land Lord Paramanandham

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

    as Kesavan

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

    as Muniyandi Thevar

  • Ullathil Nalla Ullam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Nayakan(1987)

    as Durai

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

  • Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi(1987)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

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

    Dialogue · Screenplay · Story

  • Njan Piranna Nattil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Surendran

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

    as Jaganath

  • Choodatha Pookkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Dialogue · Screenplay

  • Oru Kaidhiyin Diary(1985)

    as Dr. Unnikrishnan

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

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

    as Raghu's friend

  • Asthram(1983)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mann Vasanai(1983)

    as Mookkaiyan

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Guru Dakshina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Story

  • Vidhichathum Kothichathum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Kanneer Pookkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

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

    Lyricist

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

    Actor

  • Anbukku Naan Adimai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Thai Pongal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

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

    as Rangan

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

    as Veerappan

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

    as Sundaravadivelu

  • Niram Maaratha Pookkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Vijayan

  • Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Gambler

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

    Dialogue · Lyricist · Screenplay

  • Kizhakke Pogum Rail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Pattalathaar

  • Kaathirunna Nimisham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Dialogue · Screenplay · Story

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

    Actor

  • Throne of Capricorn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 59th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 57 titles from 1975 to 2006; peak year 1987.

Highest rated

Ramana (2002)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi (1987)

Film career

19752006

Peak 1987 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting50 of 57: 50 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score53rdWriting7 of 57: 7 only writing, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s10 · 8 acting · 2 crew1980s24 · 20 acting · 4 crew1990s7 · 6 acting · 1 crew2000s16 · 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 Vijayan's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 53rd percentile, the median of all 8; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 54th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

14thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Midcredits score across 8 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up3
  • 50th to 74th1
  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

3 of their 8 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser1
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · actor

Diwan (2003)

94th percentile spread · 51% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Nayakan (1987)

Midcredits 99th · 92% 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 Vijayan work with?

People who share at least 2 of Vijayan's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ilaiyaraaja shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Composers and editors