Meghanathan(November 1964 - 21 November 2024) was an Indian actor who appeared in Malayalam and Tamil films.[2] The son of actor Balan K. Nair, he debuted in 1983 in the Malayalam film Asthram.[3] He has acted in more than 50 Malayalam films.[4]
Meghanathan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1964 November |
| Died | November 21, 2024 (aged 59–60)[1] |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 1983–2024 |
| Spouse | Susmitha Meghanath |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | Balan K. Nair, Sarada Nair |
Background
editMeghanathan was born as the third child of Malayalam actor Balan K. Nair and Sarada Nair in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.[5] He has two brothers (Anil and Ajayakumar) and two sisters (Latha and Sujatha). He had his primary education from Asan Memorial Association, Chennai, and has completed Diploma in Automobile engineering from Coimbatore.[6] He made his debut through the Malayalam film Ashthram in 1983.[7]
Personal Life
editMeghanathan was married to Susmitha. The couple have a daughter, Parvathi. They settled in Shoranur, Palakkad.[8]
Death
editThe actor died due to respiratory complication ailments at a private hospital in Kozhikode on 21 November 2024 and was cremated at his residence at Shoranur town.[9][10]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Asthram | Johny | |
| 1986 | Panchagni | Ravi | |
| 1993 | Chenkol | Keerikkadan Sunny | |
| Bhoomi Geetham | Parameshwaran | ||
| Chamayam | |||
| 1994 | Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji | Veeran | |
| 1996 | Ee Puzhayum Kadannu | Raghu | |
| 1997 | Ullasapoongattu | Kaliyappan | |
| Niyogam | |||
| Guru Sishyan | |||
| Newspaper Boy | |||
| Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan | Natesan | ||
| 1998 | British Market | ||
| Oru Maravathoor Kanavu | Driver Thankappan | ||
| 1999 | Thachiledathu Chundan | Uthaman | |
| Chandranudikkunna Dikkil | Thimmaiah | ||
| Pranaya Nilavu | Jamal | ||
| The Godman | Prabhu | ||
| Crime File | Stephen | ||
| Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum | Chandru | ||
| 2000 | Kaathara | ||
| Cover Story | SI John Varghese | ||
| Ente Priyappetta Muthuvinu | |||
| 2001 | Uthaman | Pulimuttathu Alexi Thomas | |
| Chethaaram | |||
| 2003 | Velli Thirai | ||
| Chakram | Gopalan | ||
| 2004 | Pravasam | ||
| Paanchajanyam | |||
| 2005 | Nerariyan CBI | Padmanabhan Achary | |
| 2006 | Yes Your Honour | Lakshmanan | |
| Pathaaka | City Police Commissioner Yousuf Ali IPS | ||
| Vaasthavam | Sasidharan Pillai | ||
| 2008 | Kanichukulangarayil CBI | Suresh | |
| Gulmohar | |||
| Dalamarmarangal | Indusekharan | ||
| 2010 | Thanthonni | Sub Inspector R. Ganeshan | |
| Canvas | |||
| Thaskara Lahala | Madhavji | ||
| 2011 | Aazhakkadal | Kuttapayi | |
| 2012 | Mizhi | ||
| 2013 | Lisammayude Veedu | ||
| Kerala Today | |||
| 2015 | Picket 43 | Subedar Major Thampi | |
| 2016 | Kohinoor | ||
| Action Hero Biju | Rajendran | ||
| 2017 | 1971: Beyond Borders | Sulaiman | |
| Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Prabhakaran | ||
| Sunday Holiday | S.I. Shafeeque K.V. | ||
| 2018 | Aadhi | Mani Annan | |
| Johny Johny Yes Appa | Constable Chandrappan | ||
| 2019 | Mr. & Ms. Rowdy | Poornima's father | |
| Under World | Shahul Hameed | ||
| Vikruthi | Hassan | ||
| 2021 | One | Excise Minister K.Ramachandran | |
| 2022 | Kooman | S.I. Sukumaran | |
| 2024 | Samadhana Pusthakam | [11] |
Awards
edit- Flowers TV awards 2016 -Best Character Actor (Serial: Sthreetvam -Surya TV)
TV serials
edit- Sthreetvam (Surya TV)
- Meghasandesham (Kairali TV)
- Kathayariyathe (Surya TV)
- Snehanjali (Asianet)
- Chitta (Surya TV)
- Dhanumasappennu
- Chandrettanum Shobeduthiyum (DD Malayalam)
- Parayan Baaki Vechathu (Surya TV) - Telefilm
References
edit- ^ "Malayalam actor Meghanathan passes away at 60 due to respiratory illness". The Indian Express. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Meghanathan, South Indian Cinema Photo, Actor Meghanathan arrives for".
- ^ "Check out lists of Movies by #Meghanathan #Filmography".
- ^ "Profile of Malayalam Actor Meghanathan".
- ^ "Meghanadhan".
- ^ "സിനിമയില്ലെങ്കില് തൂമ്പായെടുക്കും". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
- ^ "The Hindu : Another 'son' rise". www.thehindu.com. Archived from the original on 8 April 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ http://www.mangalam.com/women/celebrity/256933 [dead link]
- ^ "Prominent Malayalam actor Meghnathan passes away". Mathrubhumi.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ "Veteran Malayalam actor Meghanathan passes away at 60 after lung illness". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Features, C. E. (18 July 2024). "Samadhana Pusthakam Teaser: A comedy entertainer centered on a high school". Cinema Express. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
External links
edit- Meghanathan at IMDb