Murali (Malayalam actor)
Murali | |
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Died | 6 August 2009 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India | (aged 55)
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1986 – 2009 |
Spouse | Mini |
Children | 1 |
Parents |
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Muraleedharan Pillai, popularly known as Murali (25 May 1954 – 6 August 2009) was an Indian film, stage and television actor and author. He mainly appeared in
Murali started his film career playing villain roles and soon turned to character acting. He played the leading role in the 1992 film Aadhaaram, which gave a "break" to his career.[3] The film was well received at the box office and Murali ascended to the status of a star in Malayalam cinema, which he enjoyed for a few years during the 1990s. Besides acting, he was the chairman of the
Early life
Murali was born on 25 May 1954 as the first of five children to P. Krishna Pillai and K. Devaki Amma at
Career
Film actor
Murali debuted in films with the lead role in
Murali acted in the longest TV commercial ever on Indian TV, spanning 150 seconds. This was for Air Deccan in 2005.[6]
Stage actor
Murali was actively involved with Natyagriham, a drama venture started by actor Narendra Prasad. Murali won critical acclaim for his portrayal of Ravana in the Malayalam play Lanka Lakshmi, which was based on C. N. Sreekantan Nair's novel of the same name. He was also associated with G. Sankara Pillai in doing theatre plays.
Author
Murali authored five books. His book on
Politician
Murali was a member of
Death
Murali died in Thiruvananthapuram on 6 August 2009 at the age of 55, due to acute diabetes which led to a heart attack at 8.20 PM IST.[7] He was cremated with full state honours at his home in Aruvikkara, which he had bought some years prior to his death.
Awards
- 2001 – Best Actor – Neythukaaran
- 1992– Best Actor – Aadhaaram
- 1996 – Best Actor – Kaanakkinavu
- 1998 – Best Actor – Thalolam
- 2001 – Best Actor – Neythukaaran
- 1991 – Second Best Actor – Amaram
- 2007 – Second Best Actor – Veeralipattu, Pranayakalam
Kerala state TV Awards
- 2008– Kerala State Television Award for Best Actor – Aranazhikaneram
- 1992 – Best Actor– Aadharam
Other awards:
- Madras Film Fans Award
- Kerala Film Critics Award
- Shivaram Award
- Best columnist award: for his feature "Vyazhaporul" in the Malayala Manorama newspaper
Filmography
As actor
Malayalam
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1979 | Njattadi | Raghu | ||
1985 | Chidambaram | Cheriyan | ||
1986 | Meenamasathile Sooryan | Abubakar | ||
Panchagni | Rajan | |||
1987 | Nombarathi Poovu | Samuel | ||
Neeyethra Dhanya | Hafiz Ali | |||
Ezhuthapurangal | Raveendranath | |||
Archanapookkal | ||||
Jaalakam | Shivankutty | |||
Rithubhedam | Appu | |||
Swathi Thirunal | Shadkala Govinda Marar | |||
Oru Maymasa Pulariyil | ||||
1988 | David David Mr. David | Mr. David | ||
Oohakachavadam | ||||
Vida Parayaanmathram | Sebastian Joseph | |||
Kanakambarangal | Ananthan Balussery | |||
Puravrutham | Achu | |||
Samvalsaragal | ||||
Mattoral | Mahesh | |||
Ayitham | Kachery Mani Iyyer | |||
Arjun Dennis | ||||
Padippura | ||||
Moonnam Mura | Jayan | |||
1989 | Naduvazhikal | Cherian | ||
Kireedam | Lokanathan, Sub-Inspector | |||
Anagha | Thommachan | |||
Kaalal Pada | Firoz | |||
Pandu Pandoru Desathu | ||||
Maharajavu | ||||
Dasharatham | Chandradas | |||
Asthikal Pookkunnu | Sreedharan / Bhaskaran | |||
Varavelpu | Prabhakaran | |||
Artham | R. K. Nambyar | |||
1990 | Mathilukal | Basheer's childhood friend | ||
Vidhyarambham | Prabhakaran | |||
Orukkam | Chandru | |||
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu | Philip Thennalackal George | |||
Unnikuttanu Joli Kitti | ||||
Kshanakkathu | ||||
Kuttettan | Nair | |||
Malayogom | Damodaran | |||
Lal Salam | D.K. Antony | |||
Ee Kanni Koodi | Vidyadharan | |||
Aye Auto | Bhadran | |||
Appu | Gopan | |||
Kalikkalam | CI Shekharan | |||
1991 | Ulladakkam | Roy | ||
Santhwanam | John | |||
Vishnulokam | Prathapa Varma Thampuran | |||
Pookkalam Varavayi | Jayaraj | |||
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi | Johnny | |||
Yaathrayude Anthyam | Writer VKV | |||
Adayalam | Dr. Mohan | |||
Keli | Appootty | |||
Kadavu | Rahman | |||
Dhanam | Aboobacker/Abu | |||
Aakasha Kottayile Sultan | Georgekutty | |||
Amaram | Kochu Raman | |||
Inspector Balram | City Police Commissioner Madhavan Nair IPS | |||
Kanalkkattu | Ramu | |||
1992 | Aardram | Uppan Raghavan | ||
Valayam | ||||
Snehasagaram | Josekutty | |||
Arthana | Ramachandran | |||
Sadayam | Madhavan Jailer | |||
Kamaladalam | Madhavanunni | |||
Sathyaprathinja | Achuthan | |||
My Dear Muthachan | Kuriachan | |||
Champakulam Thachan | Raghavan | |||
Aadhaaram | Bapputty | |||
Kauravar | Commissioner Rajagopal | |||
Mahanagaram | Commissioner Chandradas | |||
1993 | Porutham | Nanda Kumar | ||
Venkalam | Gopalan | |||
Naaraayam | Shekharan | |||
Janam | Balachandran | |||
Chamayam | Esthappan Aasan | |||
Magrib | Razaq | |||
Bhoomi Geetham | Thekkinkadu Krishnaprasad | |||
Akashadoothu | Johnny | |||
1994 | Sammohanam | Chandu | ||
Chakoram | Lance naik Mukundan Menon | |||
Sankeerthanam | ||||
1995 | Sakshyam | Col. Rajasekharan Nambiar | ||
Prayikkara Pappan | Achuthan / Prayikkara Pappan | |||
Achan Kombathu Amma Varampathu | Chandrasekhara Menon | |||
Indian Military Intelligence | Captain Anthony Domenic | |||
The King | MP Jayakrishnan |
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Mangalyasootram | Karnan | |||
Chaithanyam | ||||
1996 | Kaanaakkinaavu | Chandradas | ||
Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan | Dr. Nandakumar | |||
Rajaputhran | K.R.Bhadran | |||
Thooval Kottaram | Balaraman Varma | |||
1997 | Sankeerthanam Pole | Kunjachan | ||
Irattakuttikalude Achan | Venu | |||
Adivaram | Constable Izahaq | |||
Karunyam | Gopinathan Nair | |||
Guru | Sahib Abdullah | |||
Gangothri | Mukundan Menon | |||
Bhoopathi | Ravi Varma | |||
1998 | Rakthasakshikal Sindabad | E. Sreedharan | ||
Kattathoru Penpoovu | ||||
Thirakalkkappuram | Moothoru | |||
Thalolam | Chittoor Sankaran Unni | |||
Kaikudunna Nilavu | Ravuthar | |||
The Truth | DGP Hariprasad IPS | |||
Kallu Kondoru Pennu | Haridasan | |||
1999 | Pathram | Shekharan | ||
Independence | Kunikal Vasu | |||
The Godman | Home Minister Abdul Rahim | |||
Garshom | Nazaruddin | |||
2000 | Kannaadikkadavathu | |||
Susanna | Josekutty | |||
Sparsham | Valappil Raghavan | |||
Devadoothan | Alberto | |||
Dada Sahib | Dr. Raveendran | |||
2001 | Sukhamo Sukam | |||
2002 | Jagapoga | |||
Aabharanacharthu | ||||
Neelakasham Niraye | ||||
Neythukaran | Appa Mestry | |||
Sesham | ||||
Shivam | Sudhakaran MP | |||
2003 | Gramophone | Ravindranathan | ||
C.I.D. Moosa | CM Ravi Menon | |||
Anyar | ||||
The Fire | Zakaria George | |||
2004 | Maratha Nadu | Kunjikoya | ||
Pravaasam | ||||
Nizhalkuthu | Vasu | |||
Runway | Bhai/Chandy | |||
2005 | Kochi Rajavu | Chandrashekhara Menon | ||
Iruvattam Manavaatti | Const. Anadan | |||
Kanne Madanguka | Bhagyanathan | |||
The Tiger | Jnanashekhara Varma IPS | |||
Annorikkal | Father of Benny & Beena | |||
2006 | Vadakkumnadhan | Balarama Pisharadi | ||
Achante Ponnumakkal | ||||
Vaasthavam | Pattam Raveendran | |||
Baba Kalyani | Arackal Ashokan | |||
Photographer | Viplavam Balan | |||
Pulijanmam | Prakashan / Kari Gurukkal | |||
Eakantham | Ravunni Menon | |||
2007 | Vinodayathra | Vijayan | ||
Drishtantham | ||||
Naalu Pennungal | Chinnu Amma's husband | Segment: The Housewife | ||
Veeralipattu | Madhavan Nair | |||
Pranayakalam | Stephen Varghese | |||
2008 | Aayudham | Abdullah | ||
Cycle | Simon | |||
Swarnam | Raghavan | |||
Sound of Boot | Sankaranarayanan | |||
2009 | Kshatriyavamsam | |||
Malayali | Viswanathan Menon | |||
Patham Adhyayam | Kumaran Ashari | |||
2011 | Ven Shankhu Pol | Posthumously | ||
2013 | Manjadikuru | Sanyasi Maaman / Murali | Released after 5 year gap | |
Nadodimannan | Sakhavu Madhavan | Photo Role | ||
2017 | Ramaleela | Sakhavu Raghavan | Photo Role |
Tamil
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2001 | Dumm Dumm Dumm | Veluthambi | ||
2002 | Gemini |
DGP Singaperumal | ||
Raajjiyam | Governor | |||
2003 | Joot | Eashwaran's father | ||
2005 | Ullam Ketkumae | Pooja's father | ||
Raam | Malaichami | |||
Majaa | Kalingarayar | |||
2007 | Polladhavan | Shankar | ||
2009 | Aadhavan | Subramaniam | Posthumous film | |
2019 | Kaaviyyan | Photo role |
Telugu
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2002 | Gemini |
Commissioner Narendranath Chowdary |
Hindi
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1997 | Abhaas | Ray Sahab |
Story
- Ennu Nadhante Nimmi (1986)
Television career
- Aranazhika Neram (Amrita TV)
- Sakunam ( DD Malayalam)
Posthumous recognition
The Bharat Murali Cultural Centre was established at his birthplace, Kudavattoor.[8] It presents the annual Bharat Murali Award to distinguished contributors to Malayalam cinema.
- 1st (2010) - K. P. A. C. Lalitha, actress;[9] Kuttyedathi, actress[10]
- 2nd (2011) - Manoj K. Jayan, actor[11]
- 3rd (2012) - Kaviyoor Ponnamma, actress[12][13]
- 7th (2016) - Surabhi Lakshmi, actress; Indrans, actor[14]
- 9th (2020) - Vijith Nambiar, director[15]
References
- ^ "Murali's Legacy Lives On: Comrades, Colleagues, and Fans Pay Tribute – Mammootty Special". mammoottyspecial.com. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "Manorama Online | Movies | Nostalgia |". www.manoramaonline.com. Archived from the original on 6 August 2012.
- ^ "CiniDiary". CiniDiary. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
- ^ "Mangalam-varika-19-Aug-2013". mangalamvarkia.com. Archived from the original on 23 August 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
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- ^ "Veteran Malayalam actor Murali dies". Press Trust of India. 7 August 2009. Archived from the original on 9 August 2009. Retrieved 12 August 2009.
- New Indian Express. 23 July 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
- ^ "Murali award presented to KPAC Lalitha". The Hindu. 5 August 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- News18. 3 February 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- New Indian Express. 1 January 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ Nambiar, Smitha (3 July 2012). "Kaviyoor Ponnamma to be awarded Bharat Murali award By Smitha Nambiar". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ "Kaviyoor Ponnamma to be awarded Bharat Murali award". indiansinkuwait.com. 12 July 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- Times of India(in Malayalam). 26 July 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ Menon, Jayashankar (6 August 2020). "Vijith Nambiar, director of the Malayalam movie, 'Munthiri Monchan', has been selected as the Best Debut Director for the 9th Bharat Murali Award of the Thrissur based Manas Kalavedi". Indian News. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- "Bharath Murali". kerala.com. 2009. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- "Malayalam film veteran Murali passes away". Hindustan Times. 7 August 2009. Retrieved 28 October 2020.