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 acted in more than 50 Malayalam films.[4]
Meghanathan | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 1964 |
| Died | (aged 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 had two brothers (Anil and Ajayakumar) and two sisters (Latha and Sujatha). He had his primary education from Asan Memorial Association, Chennai, and 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 had 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 | Vellithira | ||
| 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 | Poduval Mash | [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