G. K. Pillai (actor)

G. K. Pillai
G. K. Pillai
Born	G Keshava Pillai; July 1924 (age 97); Chirayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kingdom of Travancore, British India
Occupation	Film actor, military officer
Years active	1954–1988, 2001–present
Spouse(s)	Ulpalakshiyamma (deceased)
Children	6

G. K. Pillai (born July 1924) is an Indian actor and former army and naval officer known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He has been acting for 65 years and has acted in more than 325 Malayalam films, known for revolutionising the role of the antagonist in Indian cinema and television.^[1] He is known for his acclaimed villain roles in Vadakkanpattu action films, historical films and other action films during the 70s & 80s. He has also taken many notable roles in family-focused films and TV shows. He is the only actor after Jayan, during the 80s, to have done most of his stunts in films without the use of stunt doubles.

Background[]

G. K. Pillai was born in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram to Perumpaattathil Govindapillai and Saraswathi Amma. He received his primary education from Chirayenkeezhu Sree Chithira Thirunal High School. He was married to Late Ulpalakshiyamma and has six children^[2] named; K Prathapachandran, Sreekala R Nair, Sreelekha Mohan, Sreekumari B Pilla, Chandramohanan and K Priyadarshanan. His debut movie was Snehaseema ^[3] in 1954. He joined Indian military before entering films . He served in both Indian army and Indian Navy .

Awards[]

2005 Best Character Actor (for his role in serial :Megham)-Asianet television awards
2011 Madras Film Fans Association
2011 RAGAMALIKA – JAYAN AWARD
2011 Prem Nazir Award
2012 Lifetime Achievement Award (for his role in Kumkumapoovu )- Asianet Television Awards 2012
2016 Lifetime Achievement Award (for his roles in several serials )- Flowers Television Awards
2018 Lifetime Achievement Award (for his roles in several serials )- Janmabhoomi Television Awards

Filmography[]

Snehaseema (1954) as Pooppally Thomas
Manthravaadi (1956)
Deva Sundari (1957)
Achanum Makanum (1957)
Minnunnathellam Ponnalla (1957)
Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu (1958) as Gopi
Arappavan (1961)
Jnaana Sundari (1961) as King Shimayon
Ummini Thanka (1961) as Raman Thampi
Shree Rama Pattabhishekam (1962)
Vidhi Thanna Vilakku (1962)
Veluthambi Dalawa (1962)
Swargarajyam (1962)
Snapaka Yohannan (1963) as Pilate
Kalayum Kaaminiyum (1963)
Kadathukaran (1965) as Rajan
Rajamalli (1965)
Kavyamela (1965) as Dr.Panikkar
Kalithozhan (1966)
Puthri (1966) as Chackochan
Sthanarthi Saramma (1966) as Thomachan
Kanakachilanka (1966)
Tharavattamma (1966) as Madhavankutty
Kadamattathachan (1966)
Ashwamedham (1967) as Mohanan's Father
Bhagyamudra (1967)
Ollathu Mathi (1967)
Pooja (1967)
Chithramela (1967)
Paathira Pattu (1967)
Kottayam Kolacase (1967)
Cochin Express (1967)
Kanaatha Veshangal (1967)
Inspector (1968)
Punnapra Vayalar (1968) as SI Rajan
Lakshaprabhu (1968)
Kaayalkkarayil (1968)
Anchusundarikal (1968)
Padunna Puzha (1968) as Govinda Pilla
Agnipareeksha (1968) as Krishna Kuruppu
Danger Biscuit (1969) as K.J.Pillai
Kannoor Deluxe (1969) as K B Pilla
Moodalmanju (1970) as Chandrasekharan Nair
Naazhikakkallu (1970)
Ezhuthaatha Kadha (1970)
Othenente Makan (1970) as Kunkan
Lottery Ticket (1970)
Mindaapennu (1970) as Kunjikelu Menon
Kaakkathampuraatti (1970)
Vimochanasamaram (1971)
Agnimrigam (1971)
Yogamullaval (1971)
Panchavan Kaadu (1971) as Thanu Pilla
Aromalunni (1972)
Nrithasaala (1972) as Vamban Velayudan
Maaya (1972) as Panki Pilla
Jesus (1973)
Thenaruvi (1973)
Football Champion (1973) as John Stephen
Ponnapuram Kotta (1973)
Thumbolarcha (1974) as Udayappa Chekavar
Durga (1974)
Udyaanalakshmi (1976)
Seemanthaputhran (1976)
Light House (1976)
Aval Oru Devaalayam (1977)
Sreemad Bhagavadgeetha (1977)
Kaduvaye Pidicha Kiduva (1977)
Thacholi Ambu (1978)
Kadathanaattu Maakkam (1978)
Aanakkalari (1978)
Aanappaachan (1978)
Raju Rahim (1978)
Irumbazhikal (1979) as Sankara Pilla
Choola (1979)
Lava (1980) as Police officer
Paalaattu Kunjikkannan (1980)
Chora Chuvanna Chora (1980)
Chandrahaasam (1980)
Deepam (1980)
Vedikkettu (1980)
Sanchari (1981) as Keshavan
(1981) as Parameshwaran Pilla
Valarthumrigangal (1981)
Manassinte Theerthayaathra (1981)
Orikkalkkoodi (1981)
Ankuram (1982)
Ee Nadu (1982) as Joshi John
Padayottam (1982)
Vidhichathum Kothichathum (1982)
Jambulingam (1982)
Rathilayam (1983)
Iniyenkilum (1983)
Aazhi (1985)
Vellam (1985)
Kulambadikal (1986)
August 1 (1988)
Ee Raavil (2001)
Kanavu (2002)
Madhuram (2002)
Koottu (2004)
Mukhamariyaathe (2006)
NaalU Pennungal (2007)
Thathwamasi (2009)
(2010)
Kaaryasthan (2010)
The Metro (2011)
Warning (2012)
Anavaranam (2012)
Manikya Thamburattiyum Christmas Carolum (2013)
Loka Samastha (2015)
Elinjikkavu PO (2015)
Chirakodinja Kinavukal (2015)
Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare (2015)
Vishwa Vikhyatharaya Payyanmar (2017)
Nimisham (2018)
Ente Sathyanweshana Pareekshakal

Television[]

Porutham
2005 -Kadamattathu Kathanar (TV series) (Asianet)
2005 - Megham (Asianet)
2007-2008- Ente Manasaputhri (Asianet)
2009-Pakalmazha (Amrita TV)
2010 : Autograph (Asianet)
2010- Mattoruval (Surya TV)
2011- 2014 - Kumkumapoovu (Asianet)
2011- Ividam Swargamanu (Surya TV)
2011- Veera Marthanda Varma (Surya TV)
2012- Manasaveena (Mazhavil Manorama)
2013- Chattambi Kalyani( Jai hind)
2014- Dhathuputhri (Mazhavil Manorama)
2014- Avalude Katha (Surya TV)
2015- Spandhanam (Surya TV)
2017-2018 :Mamangam (Flowers TV)
Aanineyum Pennineyum Kurichu (DD Malayalam) - telefilm

References[]

^ Chelangad, Saju (3 May 2015). "A film and some hullabaloo". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
^ "Mangalam-varika-11-Nov-2013". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

External links[]

[1] Chelangad, Saju (3 May 2015). "A film and some hullabaloo". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 May 2021.

[2] "Mangalam-varika-11-Nov-2013". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 11 November 2013.

[3] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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G. K. Pillai
Born	G Keshava Pillai July 1924 (age 97) Chirayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kingdom of Travancore, British India
Occupation	Film actor, military officer
Years active	1954–1988, 2001–present
Spouse(s)	Ulpalakshiyamma (deceased)
Children	6