Maniyanpilla Raju
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Sudheer Kumar, better known by his stage name Maniyanpilla Raju, is an Indian film actor and producer who appears in Malayalam films. His stage name is derived from the name of the character he played in the film Maniyanpilla Adhava Maniyanpilla (1981), his break-through role. His debut film was Mohiniyattam (1976) directed by Sreekumaran Thampi. He has played a variety of roles as a character actor, starring in over 400 films
Known for
Credits
Prathichaya (2026)
as Ramakrishnan
Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha (2011)
as Jose
Thiranottam (1978)
Actor
Premam (2015)
as College Principal
Twenty 20 (2008)
as SI Gopi
No. 20 Madras Mail (1990)
as Hitchcock Kanjikkuzhi
Mortuary (1983)
as Jacob
Kerala Cafe (2009)
as Driver of Island Express
Harikrishnans (1998)
as Kunjikuttan's Advocate
Gu (2024)
as Surendran
Udayam (2004)
Actor
My Story (2018)
as Vishwan
Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu (1988)
as Surendran
Aye Auto (1990)
as Thangu
Karinkunnam 6's (2016)
as Pillai
Thudarum (2025)
as Kuttichan
Spadikam (1995)
as Kunju Mohammad
Aryan (1988)
as Advocate Radhakrishnan
Football (1982)
Actor
Adwaytham (1991)
as Chithran Nampoothiri
Neymar (2023)
as Babu Pp
Aham (1992)
Actor
T. P. Balagopalan M.A. (1986)
as Bala's friend
Yaadhavam (1993)
as Palappuram
His Highness Abdullah (1990)
as Rajaraja Varma
Thelivu (2019)
as Pattalam Kurup
Sarvakalashala (1987)
as Chakkara
Siamese Irattakal (1997)
Actor
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu (1986)
as Damu
Bangalore Days (2014)
as Prakash
Mohanlal (2018)
as Himself
Chithram (1988)
as Murugan
Anuragakottaram (1998)
as Detective Henry
Pinnilavu (1983)
as Sreedharan
Akkare Akkare Akkare (1990)
as Gopi
Collector (2011)
as Sulaiman Mohammed
Butterflies (1993)
as Krishnan Eradi
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla (1983)
as Kidnapper
Dheem Tharikida Thom (1986)
as Shivasubrahmaniam
Oru Second Class Yathra (2015)
as ASI Johnson
Vellanakalude Naadu (1988)
as Gopi
Thirakalkkappuram (1998)
Actor
Lokpal (2013)
as Minister Anirudhan
January Oru Orma (1987)
as Narayana Swamy
Mafia (1993)
as Inspector Narayanan
Yuvajanotsavam (1986)
as Bhagaval Das
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu (1990)
Actor
Sesham Kazhchayil (1983)
as Bhaskaran
Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (1999)
as Mulaku
Idukki Gold (2013)
as Madan
Naaduvazhikal (1989)
as Ravi
Narasimham (2000)
as C.I Habeeb
Ellarum Chollanu (1992)
Actor
Dear Vaappi (2023)
Actor
Ponnum Kudathinum Pottu (1986)
as College student
Harivarasanam (2027)
Actor
One Way Ticket (2008)
Actor
Jamnapyari (2015)
as Ramachandran
Swayamvarapanthal (2000)
Actor
Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam (2000)
as Mathachayan(Saji's Elder Brother)
Kaalapani (1996)
as Nair
Bha. Bha. Ba. (2025)
as Ravindran Thillenkery
Monayi Angane Aanayi (2014)
Actor
Varayan (2022)
Actor
Asuravamsam (1997)
Actor
Aasha (1982)
as Sunil Kumar
Ustad Hotel (2012)
as Chef Babu
Ganagandharvan (2019)
as Kuttan
Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare (2015)
as C. I. Dhanapalan
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu (1984)
as Abdu
Adhipan (1989)
as Gopalakrishnan
Kudumbapuranam (1988)
as Murali
Shikkari Shambhu (2018)
as Sudhakaran
Agnidevan (1995)
as Potty
Oru Muthassi Katha (1988)
Actor
Angadikkappurathu (1985)
as Vasu
Big B (2007)
as Dr. Venu
Adayalam (1991)
as Pappan
Panchavarnathatha (2018)
as Abraham
#Home (2021)
as Producer Baby
Ivide Thudangunnu (1984)
as Peter
Finals (2019)
as Minister
Neelakurukkan (1992)
as Fa.illikkoodan
Acha Dhin (2015)
as S.I Soman
Vishnulokam (1991)
Actor
Poovan (2023)
as Benny's Valyappachan (Cameo)
Paavam Paavam Rajakumaran (1990)
as Gangan Mash
Akalathe Ambili (1985)
Actor
Kudumbasree Travels (2011)
as Nettar
Janathipathyam (1997)
as Abootty
Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty (2012)
as Ayyapan
Sound of Boot (2008)
as Antony
Kouthuka Varthakal (1990)
as Murthy
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback (1983)
Actor
Katturumbinum Kathu Kuthu (1986)
Actor
C.I.D. Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed (1994)
as Premshankar
Stalin Sivadas (1999)
Actor
Sakhavu (2017)
as Labour Officer
Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal (1986)
as Alex
Corona Papers (2023)
as CI Ayyappan Pillai
Koottinilamkili (1984)
as Gopan
Sachin (2019)
as Viswanathan
Bhaaratheeyam (1997)
Actor
Aakasha Kottayile Sultan (1991)
as Murali
Ithrayum Kalam (1987)
as Unni Nampoothiri
Aaram Thamburan (1997)
as Soman Pillai
Kunjaliyan (2012)
as Vikrama Kurup
Onnanu Nammal (1984)
as Hari
Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan (1996)
as Madhavan
Kudumba Visesham (1994)
as Prasad
Pakal Nakshatrangal (2008)
as Tharakan
Vandanam (1989)
as Harihar Iyer
Itha Innu Muthal (1984)
as Raju
Achayans (2017)
as C.I
The Godman (1999)
as Karippetti Marthandan
Karimpin Poovinakkare (1985)
Actor
Commissioner (1994)
as Constable Gopinathan
Kauravar (1992)
as Jaffer
Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam (1997)
as Mahadevan
Lelam (1997)
as Oommachan
Nair Saab (1989)
as Cadet Chandran Pillai
Koodevide? (1983)
as Shankar
Da Thadiya (2012)
as John Prakash
Chandralekha (1997)
as Varghese
Sopanam (1993)
as Manoharan Varma
Enkilum Chandrike (2023)
Actor
CIA: Comrade In America (2017)
as Babychayan
Ponthan Mada (1994)
Actor
Paithrukam (1992)
Actor
Radio (2013)
as Priya's father
Shudharil Shudhan (2009)
as Kanaran
Rathinirvedam (2011)
as Pattalam Maman
Dr. Patient (2009)
as Shankaran
Nasrani (2007)
as Kunjachan
Ayalathe Adheham (1992)
as Achuthan Singh
Ullasappoonkattu (1997)
as Kuriyachan
Kurukkan Rajavayi (1987)
as Rajendran Nair
Prajapathi (2006)
as Kumaran
Kireedam (1989)
as Najeeb
Rajamanikyam (2005)
as Advocate
Rudraksham (1994)
as Appu
Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla (1984)
as Rajappan
Sharjah to Sharjah (2001)
as Sethu
Viddikalude Maash (2022)
Actor
Baba Kalyani (2006)
as SI Sundaram
Mayilpeelikkavu (1998)
as Shekaran
Devasuram (1993)
as Bharathan
Chathurangam (2002)
as Alex
Evidam Swargamanu (2009)
as Adv. Jayaraj
Hello My Dear Wrong Number (1986)
as Ramadas
Maheshum Marutiyum (2023)
as Padmanabhan
Akkare Ninnoru Maran (1985)
as Achuthan
Payyans (2011)
as Seema's Father
Kanyaka Talkies (2015)
as Sadanandan
Pathinettam Padi (2019)
as Sudheer Kumar
Nariman (2001)
as Moideen
Nocturne Indien (1989)
as Les enfants - Le serveur du restaurant de Madras
Thandavam (2002)
as Pushpakumar
Sevenes (2011)
as Habeebullah
Kallan Kappalil Thanne (1992)
as Adv. Jose Kurien
Boeing Boeing (1985)
as Kuttappan
Ariyaatha Veethikal (1984)
as Soman
Iyer In Arabia (2024)
as Rasheed
Masmaram (1997)
Actor
Johnnie Walker (1992)
as Professor
Minnaram (1994)
as 'Mazhuvan' Manikantan / Lassar
Madhura Manohara Moham (2023)
Actor
Simhasanam (2012)
Actor
The King (1995)
as Collector's assistant
Ayitham (1988)
as Thankamani
Duplicate (2009)
as Sivankutty's brother-in-law
Pullikaran Stara (2017)
as Murali Nambiar
Anandabhadram (2005)
as Constable Panicker
Appuvinte Sathyanweshanam (2019)
as Ananthapadmanabhan
Happy Husbands (2010)
as Pazhakutti Pavithran
Teja Bhai and Family (2011)
Actor
Maniyanpilla Adhava Maniyanpilla (1981)
as Maniyanpilla
Athirathram (1984)
as Anthony
Chotta Mumbai (2007)
as Advocate Menon
Today is that Wedding (2011)
as P.A
Thalappavu (2008)
as Shivan Pillai
Tamaar Padaar (2014)
as I.G Joseph Alex
Adiyozhukkukal (1984)
as Jayarajan
Cobra (2012)
as Balan
Diamond Necklace (2012)
as Narayana Menon
Naran (2005)
as Krishnan
Malabar Wedding (2008)
as Unni
Ardhanaari (2012)
as Jameela
Njaan Salperu Raman Kutty (2004)
as Shankaran
Calendar (2009)
as priest
Annan Thambi (2008)
as Appu's and Achu's uncle
Oru Madapravinte Katha (1983)
Actor
Gulumaal: The Escape (2009)
as Rangaswami / Ahammedkutty
Ustaad (1999)
as Adv. Abraham
Anuraga Karikkin Vellam (2016)
as Elizabeth's Father
Ganamela (1991)
as Kannan
Chenkol (1993)
as Najeeb
Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho (2016)
as Maniyanpilla
Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993)
as Thankachan
Mayilattam (2004)
as Swaminathan
F.I.R. (1999)
as Inspector Gurumurthy
Chiriyo Chiri (1982)
Actor
Pavada (2016)
as Advocate Gunasekaran
The Don (2006)
as MLA Abdullah Kutty
Chandrolsavam (2005)
as Sugathan
Sathyameva Jayathe (2001)
Actor
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram (1985)
Actor
Anubhoothi (1997)
as Sub Inspector
Oru Naal Varum (2010)
as Ramesh
Pilots (2000)
as Venkidi
Kizhakkan Pathrose (1992)
Actor
Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku (2004)
as Pisharadi
Chinthamani Kolacase (2006)
as CI Bava
Ore Mukham (2016)
as Dass (Senior)
Bermuda (—)
Actor
Nallavan (2010)
as Narayanan
Tourist Home (2013)
as Sathyanathan
Nimishangal (1986)
Actor
Adam Joan (2017)
as Andrews
Ithu Njangalude Katha (1982)
as Santhosh
Sanghunadam (1988)
Actor
Enganeyundashaane (1984)
as Sundarapandiyan / Thomasukutty
Namboothiri Yuvavu At 43 (2014)
as Jayanthan Namboothiri
My Dear Karady (1999)
as Nelson Fernadez
Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary (1995)
as Unni Thampuran
Paalum Pazhavum (2024)
as Thamarakshan
Season (1989)
as Kanthi
Naranathu Thamburan (2001)
as Mohandas
Mahathma (1996)
Actor
Pothan Vava (2006)
as Paulachan
Anaswaram (1991)
Actor
Simhavalan Menon (1995)
as Patrick
Vellaripravinte Changathi (2011)
as Preman
Vamanapuram Bus Route (2004)
as Rajappan
P.C. 369 (1987)
as Damodharan Pilla
Red Chillies (2009)
as SI Palaniswamy
Chamaram (1980)
Actor
Poothiruvathira Raavil (1998)
Actor
Rani: The Real Story (2023)
as DSP Reghu
Aadyathe Kanmani (1995)
as Dineshan Unnithan
Kudumba Sthreeyum Kunjadum (2024)
Actor
Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
as Prakash
Elsamma Enna Aankutty (2010)
as S.I. Sunandappan
Prasnam Gurutharam (1983)
Actor
Thimingalavettah (—)
Actor
Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki (1985)
Actor
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986)
as Vidyadharan
Uthrada Rathri (1978)
Actor