Janardhanan
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Janardhanan is a Malayalam film actor. In 1969, he acted in Veettu Mrugam directed by P. Venu. He is known for his style of handling humor and his iconic voice. He started his career playing brusque villains in the 1970s but later went on to establish himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was his role in the 1988 film Oru CBI Diary Kurippu, which brought out his comic skills. However, he was typecast as a comedian only after the 1993 film Meleparambil Aanveedu. Apart from stereotyped Hindu/Muslim/Christian characters, he has the distinction of portraying a Sikh and a Jewish character.
Known for
Credits
Sarvam Maya (2025)
as Prahladan Namboothiri
Captain (2018)
as K Karunakaran
Masterpiece (2017)
as Chief Minister
Abkari (1988)
as Karthikeyan
No. 20 Madras Mail (1990)
as Adv. Thomas Matthew
2018 (2023)
as Chief Minister
Aadhaaram (1992)
as Krishna Menon
Adikkurippu (1989)
as Williams
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988)
as Ouseppachan
Rakshadhikari Baiju (Oppu) (2017)
as Narayanettan
News (1989)
Actor
Dreams (2000)
Actor
Aksharangal (1984)
as Theatre Artist Babujose
Udayananu Tharam (2005)
as Krishnamoorthy
Naaduvazhikal (1989)
as Aasan
Nadakame Ulakam (2011)
as Aani Kurup
LavaKusha (2017)
as Film Producer
Arhatha (1990)
as Krishnakumar
Kadamattathachan (1984)
as Aliyar
One Man Show (2001)
as Raveendran
Naanayam (1983)
as Vasu
Ring Master (2014)
as Chief Minister
Swayamvarapanthal (2000)
Actor
Inquilab Zindabad (1971)
Actor
Yuvajanotsavam (1986)
as Unnithan
Lakshmana Rekha (1984)
as Balachandra Menon
Appu (1990)
as Janardhana Kaimal
Moonam Naal Njayarazhcha (2016)
Actor
Vatsalyam (1993)
as Ramankutty Menon
Collector (2011)
as CM Balachandran Kurup
Salalah Mobiles (2014)
as Kodaangi
Soorya Gayathri (1992)
as Babu Karunakaran
Vardhakya Puranam (1994)
as Kariyachan
Postmortem (1982)
as Unni
Palayam (1993)
as Lawrence
Highway (1995)
as Police DySP
Trivandrum Lodge (2012)
as Arthur Gopal
Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka (2001)
as Balakrishnan Nambiar
Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu (1987)
as Ramachandran
Godfather (1991)
as Gopi
C.I.D. Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed (1994)
as Rishikeshan Nair
Mulamoottil Adima (1985)
as Ibrahim
Dubai (2001)
as K. J. Nair
Ekalavyan (1993)
as Krishnan
Kallanum Polisum (1992)
Actor
Thanthram (1988)
as Adv. Rajasekharan
Pathaka (2006)
as Mohammad
Thalamelam (2004)
as Kochousepp
Mangalam Veettil Manaseswari Gupta (1995)
as Achuthankutty
Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman (1995)
as Phalgunan
Ponthan Mada (1994)
Actor
Chronic Bachelor (2003)
as Parameshwaran Mama
Nalkkavala (1987)
as Samuel
Maad Dad (2013)
as Mamachan
Gramophone (2003)
as Gregory
Konthayum Poonoolum (2014)
as Freddy
Nadodimannan (2013)
as Damodharan
Dhruvam (1993)
as Marar
Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam (1987)
as Police Inspector
Venicile Vyapari (2011)
as Radhurama Varma SP
Utharaswayamvaram (2009)
as Vasu
Malabar Wedding (2008)
as Paappan
Best of Luck (2010)
as Kuzhithura Ponnappan
Hridayapoorvam (2025)
as Chittappan
Paalattu Kunjikannan (1980)
as Thampikutti
Uyarangalil (1984)
as A. K. Menon
Randam Bhavam (2001)
as D. I. G. of Police
April Pathinettu (1984)
Actor
Malarvaadi Arts Club (2010)
as Nelloor Gopalan
Fukri (2017)
as Venkatesh Iyer
Thommanum Makkalum (2005)
as Panikkar
Bandhanam (1978)
Actor
My Dear Muthachan (1992)
as Adv. Ananthan
Red Salute (2006)
Actor
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam (1990)
as Rambo Chackochan
Kudumbasree Travels (2011)
as Mullasery Raveendra Chakyar
August 1 (1988)
as Kaimal
Rappakal (2005)
as Sankaran Kuttiyar
Pramani (2010)
as Castro Vareeth
Varnapakittu (1997)
as Ramaswamy Iyer
Manushya Mrugam (1980)
as Chandran
Black Butterfly (2013)
as Lazer
Kilukkampetti (1991)
as M. D
Mukkuvane Snehicha Bhootham (1978)
Actor
Ivide Thudangunnu (1984)
as Peter
Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom (1990)
as Beena's Uncle
Panchavarnathatha (2018)
as Bride's Father
Magic Lamp (2008)
as Ananthan Menon
Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu (2003)
as Ajith's Uncle
Mallanum Mathevanum (1976)
Actor
Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004)
as Ouseppachan
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath (2013)
as Thirumeni
Namukku Parkkan (2012)
as Krishnan Ammavan
Apaaratha (1992)
as Phalgunan
Adhipan (1989)
as Kaimal
Poochakkaru Mani Kettum (1992)
Actor
Twenty 20 (2008)
as Ramakrishnapilla
Mukthi (1988)
as Shekharan Nair
Prabhatham Chuvanna Theruvil (1989)
Actor
Janam (1993)
as K Divakaran
July 4 (2007)
as Lokanathan
Samastha Keralam PO (2009)
as Prabhakaran's Uncle
Superman (1997)
as Valyachan
Adayalam (1991)
as Advocate Haridas
Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran (1996)
as Sadasivan
Adwaytham (1991)
as Krishnan Kutty Menon
Yaadhavam (1993)
as Commissioner Saankaranarayanan
Thacholi Varghese Chekavar (1995)
as Mathukutty
Violin (2011)
as Paulose
Crime File (1999)
as Kaliyar Pathrose Vaidyan
Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam (1997)
as Bharathan Pilla
Paappan (2022)
as Chief Minister
Abhayam Thedi (1986)
Actor
Loudspeaker (2009)
as Grandpa
Sukhamo Devi (1986)
as Ouseppachan
Iniyenkilum (1983)
as Kariyachan
Daivathinte Makan (2000)
Actor
Georgettan's Pooram (2017)
as Priest
Mummy & Me (2010)
as Priest
Niramulla Ravukal (1986)
as MLA Kumaran
Pingami (1994)
as Koshy Varghese
Aniyathipraavu (1997)
as Dr. Kuttappayi
Mister Butler (2000)
as Ramakrishnan
Voice of Sathyanathan (2023)
as Vaidyar
Oru Yamandan Premakadha (2019)
as Davis's Grandfather (Cameo Appearance)
Tom & Jerry (1996)
as Chachan
Big Brother (2020)
as Vallyammavan
Kaiyethum Doorath (2002)
as Passanger in the Boat
Chekavar (2010)
as P.M.V.
Nariman (2001)
as C.M Shekharan
Abrahaminte Santhathikal (2018)
as Priest
Vettam (2004)
as Fernandes
Chemparathy (1972)
Actor
Achayans (2017)
as Thottathil Vavachan
Autorickshawkkarante Bharya (2022)
Actor
Nadodikkattu (1987)
as Kovai Venkatesan
Vishnu (1994)
as Divakaran
Kadha, Samvidhanam Kunchacko (2009)
as Chief Minister
Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava (1995)
as Kottaram Veedan
Ootty Pattanam (1992)
as Menon
Khaki (2007)
as Bahuleyan
Sadayam (1992)
as Superintendent Harishankar
Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram (2000)
as Sambhavana Warrier
Poonilamazha (1997)
as Abhimana Varma
Sindoora Rekha (1995)
as Narayanan Nair
Pennpada (1975)
as Panicker
Lucky Jokers (2011)
as Madhava Varma Thampuran
Puthukkottayile Puthumanavalan (1995)
as Palathara Palunni
Inspector Garud (2007)
as Krishnan Namboothiri
Naranathu Thamburan (2001)
as Baburaj
Vandanam (1989)
as M.P.
Bhaskar The Rascal (2015)
as Sankara Narayanan Pillai
Unaru (1984)
as Balan
Makeup Man (2011)
as Paul
Achan Raajavu Appan Jethavu (1995)
as Madhavan Thampi
Chandamama (1999)
as Thampy
Pattabhiraman (2019)
as Varma
Ezham Kadalinakkare (1979)
Actor
Moz & Cat (2009)
as Avutha
Devaraagam (1996)
Actor
Jack & Daniel (2019)
as Chief Minister
Hitler Brothers (1997)
as Thrivikraman
Varavelpu (1989)
as Kumaran
Idi muzhakkam (1980)
Actor
Mookkilla Rajyathu Murimookkan Rajavu (1996)
as H.C Pankunni Nair
Addeham Enna Iddeham (1993)
Actor
Ee Pattanathil Bhootham (2009)
as Philippoase
Samrambham (1983)
as Johny
Mannar Mathai Speaking (1995)
as Garvasees Aasaan
Avatharam (2014)
as Madhavan's Father
Paranju Theeratha Visheshangal (2007)
Actor
Chathikkatha Chanthu (2004)
as Thampuran
Black (2004)
as Aashan
Natturajavu (2004)
as Fr. Pappachan
2 Harihar Nagar (2009)
as Fr. Stephen Varghese
Roudram (2008)
as CM Bhargavan Menon
Ashwaradham (1980)
as Rajagopal
Irupatham Noottandu (1987)
as IG Issac Thomas
Thandavam (2002)
as Menon
The King & The Commissioner (2012)
as G. K.
5 Fingers (2005)
Actor
Aavanazhi (1986)
as Vincent
Udayam (2004)
as Krishnan Menon
Devadoothan (2000)
as College Principal Edward
Ee Kaikalil (1986)
as Madhava Menon
College Kumaran (2008)
as V. Narendranath
Kadha (2005)
as Madhava Menon
Iniyum Puzhayozhukum (1978)
as Sukumaran
Kuberan (2002)
as Dr. Girivasan
Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986)
as College Professor
Devasuram (1993)
as Mundakkal Kunjikrishnan Nambiar
Lal Salam (1990)
as Kannan Muthalali
Summer in Bethlehem (1998)
as Colonel C.R. Menon
Kilukkam Kilukilukkam (2006)
as SI Shankaran Potti
Elsamma Enna Aankutty (2010)
as Balanpillai
Mafia (1993)
as Jayashankar
Cheenavala (1975)
as Rowdi Paachan
Parvathy Parinayam (1995)
as Narayanankutty
Darling Darling (2000)
as Vattaparambil Sreedharan Unnithan
Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 (2014)
as Garvasees Aashan
Randu Penkuttikal (1978)
Actor
Manthrika Kuthira (1996)
Actor
Mimics Super 1000 (1996)
as Easwara Kurup
Kadhanayakan (1997)
as Sathrughnan Pillai
Oru Kattil Oru Muri (2024)
Actor
Chattambinadu (2009)
as Vadivaal Vaasu
Nottam (2006)
Actor
Bodyguard (2010)
as Karyasthan
The Good Boys (1997)
as Mohanachandran
Ustaad (1999)
as Swamy
Makante Achan (2009)
as Kuruppu
Sadanandante Samayam (2003)
as Shankaran Menon
Aayirathil Oruvan (2009)
as Eenasu
Kadhavaseshan (2004)
as Veerabhadran Nair/Kuttammavan
Jayam (2006)
Actor
Panthayakozhi (2007)
as Sankaran Nair
Nagaravadhu (2001)
as Kesari Govinda Pillai
Oohakachavadam (1988)
Actor
Friends (1999)
as Madhava Varma
Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O. (2012)
Actor
1921 (1988)
as Appunni Nair
Vayanadan Thampan (1978)
Actor
Chennaaya Valarthiya Kutty (1976)
as Muthu
Thuruppugulan (2006)
as Constable Pillai
Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu (1991)
Actor
Nasrani (2007)
as Thampi
Porutham (1993)
as Gopinathan
Bamboo Boys (2002)
as Mula Swamy
Vishudha Pusthakam (2019)
as Kurup
Kaaryasthan (2010)
as Puthezhathu Major Ammavan
Ivar (2003)
as DGP S. K. Nair IPS
Vamanapuram Bus Route (2004)
as Bahuleyan
Hallo (2007)
as Adv. M N Nambiar
Minnaminnikoottam (2008)
as Karaparamban
Randam Varavu (1990)
as Police Officer
Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu (1994)
as Dr. Vishnu Narayanan Potty
Utopiayile Rajavu (2015)
as Vasavan Pillai
Meleparambil Aanveedu (1993)
as Kannappan
Minnaminuginum Minnukettu (1995)
as Unnithan
Chirikkudukka (2002)
as Prabhakara Pillai
Eeta (1978)
as Kurup
Mayabazar (2008)
as Kurian
Theevram (2012)
as SP Varma IPS
F.I.R. (1999)
as CM V.K Nair
Midhunam (1993)
as Sivaraman
Kaatttile Thadi Thevarude Ana (1995)
as Alex
Careebeyans (2013)
Actor
Rakshasa Rajavu (2001)
as Chief Minister, Meera's Father
Mark Antony (2000)
as Parel Pappu
The Truth (1998)
as DySP Kuttikrishna Pothuval
Annan Thambi (2008)
as Ravunni
The Tiger (2005)
as Ahammed Sahib
Vrutham (1987)
Actor
Vazhunnor (1999)
as Thevakattu Avarachan
Ancharakalyanam (1997)
Actor
Love in Singapore (2009)
Actor
Punjabi House (1998)
as Manninder Singh
Maya Mayooram (1993)
as Mohan Tharakan
Mayilattam (2004)
as Devan's Brother-law
Nattu Vishesham (1991)
as Mooppan
Pathram (1999)
Actor
Oru Black & White Kudumbam (2009)
as Madhava Varma
Njaan Salperu Raman Kutty (2004)
as Narayanan
Ormacheppu (1998)
as Kurian
Kuttymama (2019)
Actor
Jagratha (1989)
as Ouseppachan
Meenathil Thalikettu (1998)
as Kunjiraman
Chess (2006)
as Easwara Varma
Robin Hood (2009)
as Vaidyanathan IAS
Charithram (1989)
as DySP Cherian
Snehithan (2002)
as Manthravadi
Kathodu Kathoram (1985)
as Laser
Aanandham Paramaanandham (1977)
Actor
Kinnaripuzhayoram (1994)
as Sivashankaran Nair
Avalude Ravukal (1978)
Actor
Payyans (2011)
as Brittas's father
Pai Brothers (1995)
as Kesavan
Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare (2015)
as Rtd. Col. Viswanatha Menon
Mizhi Randilum (2003)
as Thampi
Aaravam (1978)
as Anthony
Marupadi (2016)
Actor
Ennodishtam Koodamo (1992)
as Arathi's Uncle
Sandyakkenthinu Sindhooram (1984)
Actor
Kattuchembakam (2002)
as ADGP Narendra Thampi IPS
Kabuliwala (1993)
as Minnal Thomachan
Kizhakkan Pathrose (1992)
Actor
Vikatakavi (1984)
as Mahesh
Three Men Army (1995)
as K. R. G. Menon
Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987)
as Stanley
Crazy Gopalan (2008)
as Narayana Kurup
Highway Police (2006)
Actor
Seetha Kalyanam (2009)
as Thiruvattar Thankavelu
Immini Nalloraal (2005)
as Bhaskara Pillai
Ponni (1976)
Actor
Njan Ninne Premikkunnu (1975)
Actor
Karunyam (1997)
Actor
Karmayodha (2012)
Actor
My Dear Mummy (2014)
Actor
Kanaka Simhasanam (2006)
as Upendra Varma
Ulakam Chuttum Valiban (2011)
as Ammavan
Mayilpeelikkavu (1998)
as Narayanan Kutty
Kilukil Pambaram (1997)
Actor
Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil (1978)
Actor
Junior Mandrake (1997)
as Shankara Pillai
Missi (1976)
Actor
Vadhu Doctoranu (1994)
as Sankaran
Kadathanaattu Maakkam (1978)
Actor
Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam (2003)
as Madhavan Thampi
Bharanakoodam (1994)
as Minister Aravindakshan
Kanjirappally Kariachan (1996)
as Kanjirappally Kariachan
American Ammayi (1999)
Actor
Childhood Friends (2019)
as Muthappa
Madirasi (2012)
as Kurup
Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam (1995)
Actor
Adiyozhukkukal (1984)
as Hamsa
Koushalam (1993)
as Chackochan
Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993)
as Govinda Menon
Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana (1977)
as Ravikumar
Utsavam (1975)
as Ouseppu
May Dhinam (1991)
Actor
Keni (1982)
as Madhusoodanan
Aadyathe Kanmani (1995)
as Unnithan
Alice in Wonderland (2005)
Actor
Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum (1999)
as Krishnan Nair
Njangal Santhushtaranu (1999)
as DIG Idikkula Ittoop
Janmabhoomi (1969)
as Nambiar
Vyaamoham (1978)
Actor
Thiruvambadi Thamban (2012)
as Kunjachan
The Car (1997)
as Kumaran
Nimishangal (1986)
Actor
Killikurushiyile Kudumba Mela (1997)
as Punchakattu Kurushingal Joseph Chacko
Vala (—)
as Thankachan The Cat (Voice)
Alakadalinakkare (1984)
as Khadar
Karumadikkuttan (2001)
as Govindan Nair
Aalkkoottathil Thaniye (1984)
as Balachandran