C. I. Paul was a Malayalam film and television actor.

He was a member of the working party led by Fr. Vadakkan and came to acting through the famous dramas by V. L. Jose. He was well appreciated for his performance in Kalanilayam dramas.

His silver screen break came with Madatharuvi

Madatharuvi (film)

Madatharuvi is a 1968 Malayalam film directed by P. A. Thomas and starring Adoor Bhasi, Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair and C.I. Paul. Its music is by B. A. Chidambaranath....

, in which he played the role of Fr Benedict. He acted in around 300 films and several TV serials since then. Paul, who started out as a character actor proved that he could handle comedy and villain roles with equal panache.

C. I. Paul died on 14 December 2005 at Thrissur

Thrissur

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 due to heart failure.

Filmography

• Pathinonnil Vyazham
  Pathinonnil Vyazham
  Pathinonnil Vyazham is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by debutant Suresh Krishna, starring Mukesh and Manya.-Synopsis:Appu works as a bearer in a five star hotel at Palakkad. He happens to meet Chandran Pillai once, who is a millionaire based in Ooty...
  
   (2010 *Released) .... A. Chandran Pillai (This film was made in 2005, but was released five years later).
• Junior Senior (2005).... K. K. Nambiar
• Youth Festival (2004) .... Arjun's Father
• Thekkekara Super Fast (2004) .... Priest
• Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu
  Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu
  Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu is a 2003 Malayalam film by Viswanathan Vaduthala starring Mohanlal and Jyothirmayi. This was Viswanathan's debut film as a director and the debut music directorial venture of renown pianist and arranger, Stephen Devassy....
  
   (2003) .... Sathyapalan
• Yathrakarude Sradhakku (2002) .... Pradeep's Father
• Pakalpooram(2002)
• Thandavam (2002) .... Raghavan Pillai
• Uthaman (2001) .... Kunjirama Menon
• Darling Darling
  Darling Darling (2000 film)
  Darling Darling is a 2000 Malayalam musical-comedy film made in India, starring Dileep, Vineeth, and Kavya Madhavan. It was directed by Rajasenan and written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas.-Plot:...
  
   (2000) .... Palathinkal Kurupu
• Chandamama (1999) .... Vakkachan
• Deepasthambham Mahascharyam
  Deepasthambham Mahascharyam
  Deepasthambham Mahascharyam is a 1999 Malayalam film directed by K. B. Madhu starring Dileep as an Ottamthullal dancer who is caught in a love triangle with two girls.-Plot:...
  
   (1999) .... Madhavan
• Pallavur Devanarayanan
  Pallavur Devanarayanan
  Pallavur Devanarayanan is a 1999 Malayalam drama film written by late Gireesh Puthenchery and directed by V. M. Vinu in which Mammootty plays the lead role Pallavur Devanarayanan. The music for the film was composed by maestro Raveendran Master and lyrics penned by Gireesh Puthenchery...
  
   (1999) .... Rappayi
• The Godman (1999) .... Bhargavan Pillai
• Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum (1997) .... 'Jubba' Menon
• Asuravamsam
  Asuravamsam
  Asuravamsam is a 1997 Malayalam film written by Ranjith and directed by Shaji Kailas, with the cinematography by Manikandan. The film stars Manoj K. Jayan, Biju Menon, Siddique, Narendra Prasad, Saikumar, Priya Raman, and Chippy.-Plot:Palayam Murukan is the underworld goonda leader ruling Palayam...
  
   (1997) .... Thattel Mani
• Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan (1997)
• Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan
  Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan
  Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan is a 1996 Malayalam film by Thulasidas starring Mammootty, Murali and Gauthami.-Plot:Dr. Nandakumar and Anantha Padmanabhan are doctors who lived with Ananthan's mother after the death of their father and Nandu's mother. Nandu married Sirdevi with whom they had a daughter...
  
   (1996) .... O. C. Pillai
• The King
  The King (1995 film)
  The King is a 1995 Malayalam action thriller film. Directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Renji Panicker with Mammootty as district collector, this film is one of the biggest hits in the history of Malayalam cinema....
  
   (1995) .... Chacko
• Tom & Jerry (1995) .... Lazar
• Pavithram
  Pavithram
  Pavithram is a Malayalam film released in 1994 directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar. The film won Mohanlal the Filmfare Award for Best Actor in 1994.-Plot:The movie begins with an older man's dream...
  
   (1994) .... Punchiri's Husband
• Midhunam (1993)
• Maanthrika Cheppu (1992) .... Madhusoodanan
• Ganamela (1991) .... Sahadevan
• Kalikkalam
  Kalikkalam
  Kalikkalam is a 1990 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and starring Mammootty, Shobana and Murali in the lead roles.-Plot:Mammootty plays the role of a burglar who is known by different names in different places. During one of his burglaries, he happens to witness a murder for which a...
  
   (1990) .... Ambalakkadu Krishnan
• Samrajyam
  Samrajyam
  Samrajyam is a 1990 Malayalam gangster film co-written and directed by Jomon. Mammootty played the role of Alexander, a drug dealer and underworld don. A sequel to this film, titled The Son of Alexander and starring Mammootty, is in pre-production and will be directed by Amal Neerad...
  
   (1990) .... Priest
• Jagratha
  Jagratha
  Jagratha is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by K. Madhu, starring Mammootty, Mukesh and Jagathy Sreekumar.This film is the second in the series of the CBI investigative thrillers featuring Mammootty as CBI officer Sethurama Iyer. Oru CBI Diary Kurippu is the prequel to this film and sequels are...
  
   (1989) .... Bhargavan
• Pradeshika Vaarthakal (1989)
• Vadakkunokkiyantram (1989) .... Raghavan Nair
• Mukthi (1988) .... John Mathai
• Nineteen Twenty One (1988)
• Abkari
  Abkari
  Abkari is a 1988 Malayalam movie starring Mammootty and Ratheesh in the title roles. It was written by T. Damodaran and was directed by I. V. Sasi. The movie based on the life of liquor barons and contractors in Kerala, was a super hit....
  
   (1988) .... Georgekutty
• Oru CBI Diary Kurippu
  Oru CBI Diary Kurippu
  Oru CBI Diary Kurippu is a 1988 Malayalam film directed by K. Madhu, scripted by S. N. Swamy, and starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi and Jagathy Sreekumar....
  
   (1988) .... Minister
• Anuragi (1988) .... Ummachan
• Janmandharam (1988) .... Bappu
• Moonnam Mura
  Moonnam Mura
  Moonnam Mura is an action thriller Malayalam movie starring Mohanlal and Revathi. It was released in the year 1988. It was directed by K. Madhu. The movie deals with the kidnapping of a group by terrorists, and the commando mission to rescue them.- Synopsis :...
  
   (1988) .... Minister
• Vellanakalude Naadu (1988) .... Radha's Brother
• Naradhan Keralathil (1987) .... Indran
• Vrutham (1987) .... Chandran Pillai
• Aavanazhi
  Aavanazhi
  Aavanazhi is a 1986 Malayalam action film. Directed by I. V. Sasi, based on the script written by T. Damodaran,Aavanazhi was a huge hit at the box office. Appearing Mammootty in the lad role of Balram, a police inspector, this film deals with social and political issues of that time...
  
   (1986) .... Chandrahasan
• Gandhinagar 2nd Street
  Gandhinagar 2nd Street
  Gandhinagar 2nd Street is a 1986 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikad, starring Mohanlal, Seema, Karthika, Srinivasan, Thilakan, Innocent, Sukumari, and KPAC Lalitha. Mammootty makes a cameo appearance...
  
   (1986)
• Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
  Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
  Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu is a Malayalam comedy movie released in 1986. Directed by Priyadarshan and this film features Mohanlal, Mukesh, Lizy and Sreenivasan...
  
   (1986)
• Iniyum Kurukshethram (1986) .... Balagangadharan
• Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam
  Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam
  Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam is a 1985 Malayalam film made in India, directed by P. G. Viswambaran and starring Mammootty. In this movie, Mammootty plays the role of a doctor who becomes a vigilante when his wife is raped and murdered by college students....
  
   (1985) .... Advocate
• Akkare Ninnoru Maran
  Akkare Ninnoru Maran
  Akkare Ninnoru Maran is a Malayalam comedy film directed by Girish and released in 1985.-Plot summary:K.P. Thankappan Nair is a rich man, who has cheated his sister out of her property...
  
   (1985)
• Aram + Aram = Kinnaram
  Aram + Aram Kinnaram
  Aram + Aram = Kinnaram is a Malayalam slapstick comedy film released in 1985. Directed by Priyadarshan, with Mohanlal, Shankar, Sreenivasan, Lizy and Puja Saxena in leading roles, this film was a huge hit at the box office.-Plot:...
  
   (1985)
• Pathamudayam (1985) .... Bhadran
• Makale Mappu Tharu (1984) .... Velayudhan
• Poochakkoru Mookkuthi
  Poochakkoru Mookkuthi
  Poochakkoru Mookkuthi is a 1984 screwball comedy Malayalam film written and directed by Priyadarshan, with the story adapted from Charles Dickens's play The Strange Gentleman. The film features an ensemble cast featuring Mohanlal, Shankar, Menaka, M G Soman, Nedumudi Venu, C.I...
  
   (1984) .... 'Thenga' Govinda Pillai
• Bhookambam (1983) .... Robert
• Iniyenkilum (1983) .... Police Officer
• Mortuary (1983/II) .... Williams
• Naanayam (1983) .... Company Manager
• Kelkatha Shabdam (1982)
• Thenum Vayambum (1981) .... School Principal
• Ethikkara Pakky (1980) .... Sayyippu
• Madatharuvi
  Madatharuvi (film)
  Madatharuvi is a 1968 Malayalam film directed by P. A. Thomas and starring Adoor Bhasi, Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair and C.I. Paul. Its music is by B. A. Chidambaranath....
  
  (1967) .... Fr. Benedict