Balachandra Menon is an India

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n film actor, director

Film director

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, script writer

Screenwriter

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, lyricist

Lyricist

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, and producer

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 who works in Malayalam cinema

Malayalam cinema

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. He made some popular films in the 1980s

Malayalam films of the 1980s

- Highest grossing films of the decade :*1982: Eenadu*1983: Ente Mamattikuttiyammakku*1984: Nokkathadhoorathu Kannum Nattu*1985: Yathra*1986: Rajavinte Makan*1987: Nadodikattu*1988: Chithram*1989: Ramji Rao Speaking...

 and 1990s

Malayalam films of the 1990s

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. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor

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 for his role as Ismail in the 1998 film Samantharangal, which was also directed by him.

Along with Fazil

Fazil

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 and Padmarajan

Padmarajan

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, Menon has introduced new actors into the Malayalam film industry. Actors who made their debut in his films include Shobhana in April 18, Parvathy

Parvathy Jayaram

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 in Vivahithare Ithile Ithile, Maniyan Pillai Raju in Maniyan Pillai Athava Maniyan Pillai, Karthika in Manicheppu Thurannappol, Annie in Ammayane Sathyam, and Kausalya

Kausalya (actress)

Kausalya , also known as Nandini, is an Indian film actress and model, who has starred mainly in Tamil and Malayalam films. She was purusing a modelling career, before she debuted in the 1996 Malayalam film April 16 by Balachandra Menon...

 aka Nandini in April 19.

Many of his films explore the theme of uncommon relationships between common people. His box office hits in the early 1980s included Chiriyo Chiri , Kaaryam Nissaram and Prasnam Gurutharam.

Filmography

Year	Film	Cast
2008	De Ingottu Nokkiye De Ingottu Nokkiye De Ingottu Nokkiye is a 2008 Malayalam film by Balachandra Menon starring Jayasurya, Jagathy Sreekumar and Sara. With negative response from the critics as well as audience the film was a box office bomb.- Plot :...	Jagathy Sreekumar Jagathy Sreekumar Sreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor who has performed in more than 1,000 Malayalam films. He has also directed two films and has written screenplays for two films... , Jayasurya Jayasurya Jayasurya is an Indian film actor and comedian. He made his debut in 2001 in the Malayalam film Dosth and has since acted in about 50 films, notable ones being Swapnakkoodu , Pulival Kalyanam , Chathikkatha Chanthu , Classmates , Gulumaal , Happy Husbands and... , Sara, Balachandra Menon, Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :... , Bharath Gopi Bharath Gopi V. Gopinathan Nair, popularly known as Bharath Gopi was an Indian film actor, producer, and director. He was one of the first actors to be associated with the New Wave cinema movement in Kerala.... , Thilakan Thilakan Surendranatha Thilakan , known mononymously as Thilakan, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam cinema and theatre. He was awarded Padma Shri on 25 January 2009.- Theatre:... , Janardhanan, Ratheesh Rajan,Harish, Kalpana
2002	Krishna Gopalkrishna	Balachandra Menon, Indraja, Geetu Mohandas Geetu Mohandas Geetu Mohandas is a Malayalam film actress who started off as a child artist and did mainstream roles later. She has acted in several other Malayalam films.-Career:Geetu's actual name is Gayathri Mohandas... , Mini Nair, Sreenivasan, Manoj K. Jayan, Siddique, Lal, Kalpana, Sreeja Chandran
1998	Samantharangal	Balachandra Menon, Renuka, Mathu, Sukumari, Saikumar, Bharath Gopi Bharath Gopi V. Gopinathan Nair, popularly known as Bharath Gopi was an Indian film actor, producer, and director. He was one of the first actors to be associated with the New Wave cinema movement in Kerala.... , Madhu Madhu (actor) Madhavan Nair , commonly known by his stage name Madhu is an actor in Malayalam cinema. He was a prominent lead actor during the 60s and 70s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time he owned Uma film studio.-Early life:... , Madhupal
1996	April 19	Balachandra Menon, Kausalya, Ratheesh, Shanthi Krishna Shanthi Krishna Shanthi Krishna is a Tamil and Malayalam movie actress active during the 1980s. She has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 1994.- Personal life:She was born to R. Krishan and Sharada in Mumbai in 1964... , Jagathy Sreekumar Jagathy Sreekumar Sreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor who has performed in more than 1,000 Malayalam films. He has also directed two films and has written screenplays for two films... , Indrans, Mamukoya
1994	Sukham Sukhakaram	Balachandra Menon, Urvashi, Shammi Kapoor, Mukesh, Ramachandran, Raja, Sheethal, Meera
1993	Ammayane Sathyam Ammayane Sathyam Ammayane Sathyam is a 1993 Malayalam film written and directed by Balachandra Menon. The film stars Mukesh, Annie, Balachandra Menon, Narendra Prasad, Jagathy Sreekumar, Ganesh Kumar, Thilakan, K. P. A. C...	Balachandra Menon, Annie, Mukesh, Jagathy Sreekumar Jagathy Sreekumar Sreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor who has performed in more than 1,000 Malayalam films. He has also directed two films and has written screenplays for two films... , M. G. Soman M. G. Soman M. G. Soman was an actor in Malayalam film. He was considered to be one of the superstars in Malayalam cinema along with Sukumaran and Jayan during the 1970s. He was born in Tiruvalla, Travancore... , Ganesh Kumar, K.P.A.C. Lalitha, Kalpana, Chithra
1991	Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu is a 1991 Malayalam film written and directed by Balachandra Menon, starring Mammootty and Shanthi Krishna in the lead roles....	Mammootty Mammootty Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles... , Shanthi Krishna Shanthi Krishna Shanthi Krishna is a Tamil and Malayalam movie actress active during the 1980s. She has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 1994.- Personal life:She was born to R. Krishan and Sharada in Mumbai in 1964... , Adoor Bhawani, Karamana Janardanan Nair, Jagadish, Balachandra Menon
1990	Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom	Balachandra Menon, Geetha, Jayaram Jayaram Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:... , Parvathi, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Saikumar, Monisha
1989	Kandathum Kettathum	Balachandra Menon, Usha, Mala Aravindan, Baiju
1989	Njangalude Kochu Doctor	Balachandra Menon, Revathi, Lizy Lizy (actress) Lissy Priyadarshan is a popular South Indian film actress of 1980s. She is popularly known by the mononym Lissy. Though, was a leading heroine in Malayalam, she had also acted in several Tamil and Telugu. She gave up acting after her marriage with famous film director Priyadarshan in 1990... , Srividya Srividya Srividya was a leading Indian film actress of the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s in the Tamil film Industry, in addition to being a good singer. In the latter part of her career, she concentrated on Malayalam films. Her brilliant portrayals as a mother in many films were highly acclaimed.... , M. G. Soman M. G. Soman M. G. Soman was an actor in Malayalam film. He was considered to be one of the superstars in Malayalam cinema along with Sukumaran and Jayan during the 1970s. He was born in Tiruvalla, Travancore... , Sukumaran Sukumaran Edappal Ponnamkuzhi Veettil Sukumaran Nair , popularly known as Sukumaran, was an Indian film actor, and producer.... , Thilakan Thilakan Surendranatha Thilakan , known mononymously as Thilakan, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam cinema and theatre. He was awarded Padma Shri on 25 January 2009.- Theatre:... , Ratheesh Rajan
1987	Achuvettante Veedu	Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :... , Rohini Hattangadi, Balachandra Menon, Rohini, Sukumaran Sukumaran Edappal Ponnamkuzhi Veettil Sukumaran Nair , popularly known as Sukumaran, was an Indian film actor, and producer.... , Thilakan Thilakan Surendranatha Thilakan , known mononymously as Thilakan, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam cinema and theatre. He was awarded Padma Shri on 25 January 2009.- Theatre:...
1987	Vilambaram	Balachandra Menon, Ambika Ambika (actress) Ambika is an Indian film actress. She was worked in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu films. Ambika's sister Radha was also an actress. Both of them acted in a number of south Indian films in 80s and they have a movie studio called "ARS Studios".... , Shari, Saritha, Jalaja, M. G. Soman M. G. Soman M. G. Soman was an actor in Malayalam film. He was considered to be one of the superstars in Malayalam cinema along with Sukumaran and Jayan during the 1970s. He was born in Tiruvalla, Travancore... , Thilakan Thilakan Surendranatha Thilakan , known mononymously as Thilakan, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam cinema and theatre. He was awarded Padma Shri on 25 January 2009.- Theatre:... , Sukumari
1986	Thaiku Oru Thalattu	Shivaji Ganesan, Balachandra Menon
1986	Vivahitare Itihile	Balachandra Menon, Parvathi, Innocent, K.P.A.C. Lalitha, Jagathy Sreekumar Jagathy Sreekumar Sreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor who has performed in more than 1,000 Malayalam films. He has also directed two films and has written screenplays for two films... , Srividya Srividya Srividya was a leading Indian film actress of the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s in the Tamil film Industry, in addition to being a good singer. In the latter part of her career, she concentrated on Malayalam films. Her brilliant portrayals as a mother in many films were highly acclaimed.... , Sankaradi Sankaradi Sankaradi was an Indian actor. He was a veteran Malayalam comedian and character artiste, who had over 700 Malayalam films to his credit.... , Kuthiravattam Pappu Kuthiravattam Pappu Kuthiravattam Pappu, often credited as Pappu, was a popular Indian stage and film actor. His repertoire of acting was based on his unique style and use of the Kozhikodan dialect, impeccable timing and the capability to grasp the subtle nuances of any character and mould it into his signature "Pappu...
1985	Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki is 1985 family melodrama film in Malayalam language starring Balachandra Menon, Venu Nagavalli and Urvashi. The film was directed and written by Balachandra Menon.-Plot:S...	Balachandra Menon, Urvashi, Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally was an Indian actor, screenwriter and director who was active in Malayalam cinema. Son of late writer, commentator, and broadcaster Nagavally R. S... , Bharath Gopi Bharath Gopi V. Gopinathan Nair, popularly known as Bharath Gopi was an Indian film actor, producer, and director. He was one of the first actors to be associated with the New Wave cinema movement in Kerala.... , Seema, Sankaradi Sankaradi Sankaradi was an Indian actor. He was a veteran Malayalam comedian and character artiste, who had over 700 Malayalam films to his credit.... , Kaviyoor Ponnamma
1985	Menicheppu Thurannappol	Balachandra Menon, Karthika, Thilakan Thilakan Surendranatha Thilakan , known mononymously as Thilakan, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam cinema and theatre. He was awarded Padma Shri on 25 January 2009.- Theatre:... , Jalaja, Sukumari
1984	April 18	Balachandra Menon, Shobana, Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally was an Indian actor, screenwriter and director who was active in Malayalam cinema. Son of late writer, commentator, and broadcaster Nagavally R. S... , Unni Mary, Adoor Bhasi, Bharath Gopi Bharath Gopi V. Gopinathan Nair, popularly known as Bharath Gopi was an Indian film actor, producer, and director. He was one of the first actors to be associated with the New Wave cinema movement in Kerala.... , Adoor Bhavani, Maniyanpilla Raju
1984	Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla is a Malayalam family film directed by Balachandra Menon, starring Balachandra Menon, Shankar, Srividya, and Laksmi...	Balachandra Menon, Shankar, Maniyanpilla Raju, M. G. Soman M. G. Soman M. G. Soman was an actor in Malayalam film. He was considered to be one of the superstars in Malayalam cinema along with Sukumaran and Jayan during the 1970s. He was born in Tiruvalla, Travancore... , Rohini, Lizy Lizy (actress) Lissy Priyadarshan is a popular South Indian film actress of 1980s. She is popularly known by the mononym Lissy. Though, was a leading heroine in Malayalam, she had also acted in several Tamil and Telugu. She gave up acting after her marriage with famous film director Priyadarshan in 1990... , Lakshmi, Sabitha Anand, Srividya Srividya Srividya was a leading Indian film actress of the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s in the Tamil film Industry, in addition to being a good singer. In the latter part of her career, she concentrated on Malayalam films. Her brilliant portrayals as a mother in many films were highly acclaimed.... , Thilakan Thilakan Surendranatha Thilakan , known mononymously as Thilakan, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam cinema and theatre. He was awarded Padma Shri on 25 January 2009.- Theatre:... , Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally was an Indian actor, screenwriter and director who was active in Malayalam cinema. Son of late writer, commentator, and broadcaster Nagavally R. S...
1984	Oru Painkilikatha	Balachandra Menon, Madhu Madhu (actor) Madhavan Nair , commonly known by his stage name Madhu is an actor in Malayalam cinema. He was a prominent lead actor during the 60s and 70s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time he owned Uma film studio.-Early life:... , Bharath Gopi Bharath Gopi V. Gopinathan Nair, popularly known as Bharath Gopi was an Indian film actor, producer, and director. He was one of the first actors to be associated with the New Wave cinema movement in Kerala.... , Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally was an Indian actor, screenwriter and director who was active in Malayalam cinema. Son of late writer, commentator, and broadcaster Nagavally R. S... , Srividya Srividya Srividya was a leading Indian film actress of the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s in the Tamil film Industry, in addition to being a good singer. In the latter part of her career, she concentrated on Malayalam films. Her brilliant portrayals as a mother in many films were highly acclaimed.... , Rohini, Kaviyoor Ponnamma
1983	Karyam Nissaram	Prem Nazir Prem Nazir Abdul Khader , better known by his stage name Prem Nazir , was an Indian film actor. He is considered one of the all time super stars in Malayalam cinema... , Lakshmi, Balachandra Menon, Poornima Jayaram Poornima Jayaram Poornima Jayaram is an Indian film actress of Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu films. She was a mainstream actress of the 80's. Her pairing with Shankar in Malayalam was a hit. She is married to Tamil director, actor, producer and script-writer Bhagyaraj and has a son Shantanu Bhagyaraj, who is... , Lalu Alex Lalu Alex - Early life :Lalu Alex was born in a Jacobite Christian family in Piravom near Muvattupuzha, Kerala.-Career:He started his career as a supporting actor in early 1980s. He has started his career in supporting as well as in villanoeus roles in I. V... , Jalaja, Sukumari, K.P.Ummer
1983	Prasnam Gurutharam	Prem Nazir Prem Nazir Abdul Khader , better known by his stage name Prem Nazir , was an Indian film actor. He is considered one of the all time super stars in Malayalam cinema... , Balachandra Menon, Jayabharati, Maniyanpilla Raju, Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally was an Indian actor, screenwriter and director who was active in Malayalam cinema. Son of late writer, commentator, and broadcaster Nagavally R. S... , Poornima Jayaram Poornima Jayaram Poornima Jayaram is an Indian film actress of Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu films. She was a mainstream actress of the 80's. Her pairing with Shankar in Malayalam was a hit. She is married to Tamil director, actor, producer and script-writer Bhagyaraj and has a son Shantanu Bhagyaraj, who is... , Lizy Lizy (actress) Lissy Priyadarshan is a popular South Indian film actress of 1980s. She is popularly known by the mononym Lissy. Though, was a leading heroine in Malayalam, she had also acted in several Tamil and Telugu. She gave up acting after her marriage with famous film director Priyadarshan in 1990... , Thilakan Thilakan Surendranatha Thilakan , known mononymously as Thilakan, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam cinema and theatre. He was awarded Padma Shri on 25 January 2009.- Theatre:... , Lalu Alex Lalu Alex - Early life :Lalu Alex was born in a Jacobite Christian family in Piravom near Muvattupuzha, Kerala.-Career:He started his career as a supporting actor in early 1980s. He has started his career in supporting as well as in villanoeus roles in I. V...
1983	Sesham Kazhchayil	Mammootty Mammootty Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles... , Mohanlal Mohanlal Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star... , Balachandra Menon, Menaka, Swapna Swapna (actress) Swapna is a yesteryear actress of South Indian origin who also acted in a few Bollywood films in 80s and early 90s.Swapna began her career with the Bharathi Raja-directed Kamal Haasan-starring "Tik Tik Tik" and thereafter acted in several Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam language movies...
1982	Chiriyo Chiri	Balachandra Menon, Maniyanpilla Raju, Swapna Swapna (actress) Swapna is a yesteryear actress of South Indian origin who also acted in a few Bollywood films in 80s and early 90s.Swapna began her career with the Bharathi Raja-directed Kamal Haasan-starring "Tik Tik Tik" and thereafter acted in several Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam language movies... , Balan K Nair
1982	Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam	Balachandra Menon, Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally was an Indian actor, screenwriter and director who was active in Malayalam cinema. Son of late writer, commentator, and broadcaster Nagavally R. S... , Lalu Alex Lalu Alex - Early life :Lalu Alex was born in a Jacobite Christian family in Piravom near Muvattupuzha, Kerala.-Career:He started his career as a supporting actor in early 1980s. He has started his career in supporting as well as in villanoeus roles in I. V... , Srividya Srividya Srividya was a leading Indian film actress of the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s in the Tamil film Industry, in addition to being a good singer. In the latter part of her career, she concentrated on Malayalam films. Her brilliant portrayals as a mother in many films were highly acclaimed.... , Jalaja, Poornima Jayaram Poornima Jayaram Poornima Jayaram is an Indian film actress of Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu films. She was a mainstream actress of the 80's. Her pairing with Shankar in Malayalam was a hit. She is married to Tamil director, actor, producer and script-writer Bhagyaraj and has a son Shantanu Bhagyaraj, who is... , Lizy Lizy (actress) Lissy Priyadarshan is a popular South Indian film actress of 1980s. She is popularly known by the mononym Lissy. Though, was a leading heroine in Malayalam, she had also acted in several Tamil and Telugu. She gave up acting after her marriage with famous film director Priyadarshan in 1990... , Jalaja
1982	Kelkatha Shabdam	Balachandra Menon, Mohanlal Mohanlal Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star... , Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :... , Poornima Jayaram Poornima Jayaram Poornima Jayaram is an Indian film actress of Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu films. She was a mainstream actress of the 80's. Her pairing with Shankar in Malayalam was a hit. She is married to Tamil director, actor, producer and script-writer Bhagyaraj and has a son Shantanu Bhagyaraj, who is... , Ambika Ambika (actress) Ambika is an Indian film actress. She was worked in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu films. Ambika's sister Radha was also an actress. Both of them acted in a number of south Indian films in 80s and they have a movie studio called "ARS Studios".... , Shanthi Krishna Shanthi Krishna Shanthi Krishna is a Tamil and Malayalam movie actress active during the 1980s. She has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 1994.- Personal life:She was born to R. Krishan and Sharada in Mumbai in 1964... , Jagathy Sreekumar Jagathy Sreekumar Sreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor who has performed in more than 1,000 Malayalam films. He has also directed two films and has written screenplays for two films...
1982	Kilukilukkam	Balachandra Menon, Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally was an Indian actor, screenwriter and director who was active in Malayalam cinema. Son of late writer, commentator, and broadcaster Nagavally R. S... , Shanthi Krishna Shanthi Krishna Shanthi Krishna is a Tamil and Malayalam movie actress active during the 1980s. She has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 1994.- Personal life:She was born to R. Krishan and Sharada in Mumbai in 1964...
1981	Maniyan Pillai Athava Maniyan Pillai	Maniyanpilla Raju, Ambika Ambika (actress) Ambika is an Indian film actress. She was worked in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu films. Ambika's sister Radha was also an actress. Both of them acted in a number of south Indian films in 80s and they have a movie studio called "ARS Studios".... , Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally was an Indian actor, screenwriter and director who was active in Malayalam cinema. Son of late writer, commentator, and broadcaster Nagavally R. S... , Naditha Bose, Nithya, Jose Prakash
1981	Prema Geethangal	Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :... , Ambika Ambika (actress) Ambika is an Indian film actress. She was worked in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu films. Ambika's sister Radha was also an actress. Both of them acted in a number of south Indian films in 80s and they have a movie studio called "ARS Studios".... , Shanavas
1981	Tharattu	Balachandra Menon, Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :... , Sankaradi Sankaradi Sankaradi was an Indian actor. He was a veteran Malayalam comedian and character artiste, who had over 700 Malayalam films to his credit.... , Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally was an Indian actor, screenwriter and director who was active in Malayalam cinema. Son of late writer, commentator, and broadcaster Nagavally R. S... , Srividya Srividya Srividya was a leading Indian film actress of the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s in the Tamil film Industry, in addition to being a good singer. In the latter part of her career, she concentrated on Malayalam films. Her brilliant portrayals as a mother in many films were highly acclaimed....
1980	Aniyatha Valakkal	Sukumaran Sukumaran Edappal Ponnamkuzhi Veettil Sukumaran Nair , popularly known as Sukumaran, was an Indian film actor, and producer.... , M. G. Soman M. G. Soman M. G. Soman was an actor in Malayalam film. He was considered to be one of the superstars in Malayalam cinema along with Sukumaran and Jayan during the 1970s. He was born in Tiruvalla, Travancore... , Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally was an Indian actor, screenwriter and director who was active in Malayalam cinema. Son of late writer, commentator, and broadcaster Nagavally R. S... , Sankaradi Sankaradi Sankaradi was an Indian actor. He was a veteran Malayalam comedian and character artiste, who had over 700 Malayalam films to his credit.... , Jagathy Sreekumar Jagathy Sreekumar Sreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor who has performed in more than 1,000 Malayalam films. He has also directed two films and has written screenplays for two films... , Ambika Ambika (actress) Ambika is an Indian film actress. She was worked in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu films. Ambika's sister Radha was also an actress. Both of them acted in a number of south Indian films in 80s and they have a movie studio called "ARS Studios".... , Shubha
1980	Ishtamanu Pakshe	Sukumaran Sukumaran Edappal Ponnamkuzhi Veettil Sukumaran Nair , popularly known as Sukumaran, was an Indian film actor, and producer.... , KP Ummer, Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally was an Indian actor, screenwriter and director who was active in Malayalam cinema. Son of late writer, commentator, and broadcaster Nagavally R. S... , Jagathy Sreekumar Jagathy Sreekumar Sreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor who has performed in more than 1,000 Malayalam films. He has also directed two films and has written screenplays for two films... , Sankaradi Sankaradi Sankaradi was an Indian actor. He was a veteran Malayalam comedian and character artiste, who had over 700 Malayalam films to his credit.... , Ratheesh, Ambika Ambika (actress) Ambika is an Indian film actress. She was worked in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu films. Ambika's sister Radha was also an actress. Both of them acted in a number of south Indian films in 80s and they have a movie studio called "ARS Studios".... , TR Omana,Shantha Kumari
1980	Kalika	Sukumaran Sukumaran Edappal Ponnamkuzhi Veettil Sukumaran Nair , popularly known as Sukumaran, was an Indian film actor, and producer.... , Balan K Nair, Adoor Bhasi, Jose, Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally Venu Nagavally was an Indian actor, screenwriter and director who was active in Malayalam cinema. Son of late writer, commentator, and broadcaster Nagavally R. S... , Sreenath, Sheela, Sreelatha
1980	Vaiki Vanna Vasantham	Madhu Madhu (actor) Madhavan Nair , commonly known by his stage name Madhu is an actor in Malayalam cinema. He was a prominent lead actor during the 60s and 70s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time he owned Uma film studio.-Early life:... , Ambika Ambika (actress) Ambika is an Indian film actress. She was worked in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu films. Ambika's sister Radha was also an actress. Both of them acted in a number of south Indian films in 80s and they have a movie studio called "ARS Studios"....
1979	Radha Enna Pennkutti	Sukumaran Sukumaran Edappal Ponnamkuzhi Veettil Sukumaran Nair , popularly known as Sukumaran, was an Indian film actor, and producer.... , Vidhubala, Sumathi, Jalaja, Ravi Menon, Sankaradi Sankaradi Sankaradi was an Indian actor. He was a veteran Malayalam comedian and character artiste, who had over 700 Malayalam films to his credit....
1978	Uthrada Rathri	Madhu Madhu (actor) Madhavan Nair , commonly known by his stage name Madhu is an actor in Malayalam cinema. He was a prominent lead actor during the 60s and 70s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time he owned Uma film studio.-Early life:... , Sukumaran Sukumaran Edappal Ponnamkuzhi Veettil Sukumaran Nair , popularly known as Sukumaran, was an Indian film actor, and producer.... , Ravi Menon, Sasi, Sankaradi Sankaradi Sankaradi was an Indian actor. He was a veteran Malayalam comedian and character artiste, who had over 700 Malayalam films to his credit.... , Shobana, Kanakadurga, Kaviyoor Ponnamma

Personal life

Menon was born in Ambalappuzha in 1954 to Shivashankara Pillai and Lalitha Devi. He is an alumnus of University College Trivandrum

University College Trivandrum

His Highness Maharaja's University College, Trivandrum is a constituent college of the University of Kerala, based primarily in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of the Indian state of Kerala.-Geography and Location:...

. Sisters: Sushma and Prema. Wife: Varada Menon. Children: Akhil Menon and Bhavana Menon.

Awards

Civilian Awards:

• 2007 - Padma Shri

National Film Awards

National Film Awards

The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.Every year, a national panel...

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• 1998 - Best Actor
  National Film Award for Best Actor
  The National Film Award for Best Actor is an honor presented annually at the National Film Awards of India to an actor who has delivered the best performance in a leading role within the Indian film industry.-Background:The Directorate of Film Festivals makes awards annually in several categories...
  
   - Samantharangal
• 1998 - Best Film on Family Welfare
  National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare
  The National Film Award - Best Film on Family Welfare winners:...
  
   - 1998 - Samantharangal

Kerala State Film Awards:

• 1979 - Best Screen Play
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play winners:-References:**...
  
   - Uthrada Rathri
• 1997 - Special Jury Award
  Kerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award)
  Winners of Kerala State Film Award :-References:**...
  
   - Samantharangal

Filmfare Awards South

Filmfare Awards South

Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the South Indian film industry. The awards are separately given for Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films...

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• 1998 - Best Actor (Malayalam)
  Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Malayalam)
  The Filmfare Best Actor Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Malayalam film lead actors. The award was first given in 1972 with Madhu being the first recipient....
  
  - Samantharangal

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