S. P. Pillai
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S. P. Pillai was an India
n film and stage actor, best known for his comic roles in Malayalam films.
, Kottayam
. His father Shankara Pillai, was a police constable. Pillai lost his parents at a young age itself. He could not get basic education but obtained training in Ottan thullal from Kalamandalam for a few years. He started his career as a supporting actor in stage plays. His first film, Appan Thamburan's Bhootharayar, did not release. His first released film was Jnanambika (1940). He was shot to fame as a comedy actor after the superhit film Nalla Thanka
(1951). He did notable roles in more than 300 films like Snehaseema,Nayaru pidichapulivalu,Chemmen,Bharya,Vidarunna Mottukal.etc...etc He enacted the role of Paananar in almost all the Vadakkan Pattu films of Udaya
. Sanchari (1981) was his last film. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor
for his performance in Taxi Driver. He was also honoured with the Kalaratnam Award by the Travancore Devaswom Board and the Mayoora Award. He died on 12 June 1985. Actress Manju Pillai
is his granddaughter.
India
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n film and stage actor, best known for his comic roles in Malayalam films.
Biography
S. P. Pillai was born in 1913 in EttumanoorEttumanoor
Ettumanoor is a major town in Kottayam District of Kerala, India, located 11 kilometers north-east of Kottayam town, 65 km from Cochin and 73 km from Cochin International Airport...
, Kottayam
Kottayam
Kottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative capital of the Kottayam district. Kottayam Kottayam (Malayalam: കോട്ടയം) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative...
. His father Shankara Pillai, was a police constable. Pillai lost his parents at a young age itself. He could not get basic education but obtained training in Ottan thullal from Kalamandalam for a few years. He started his career as a supporting actor in stage plays. His first film, Appan Thamburan's Bhootharayar, did not release. His first released film was Jnanambika (1940). He was shot to fame as a comedy actor after the superhit film Nalla Thanka
Nalla Thanka
Nalla Thanka is a landmark Malayalam film directed by P. V. Krishna Iyer, and produced by Kunchacko and K. V. Koshy. It was the second film produced at the Udaya Studios, the first being Vellinakshatram . The film marked the debut of several artistes, including actors Augustine Joseph, Vaikom Mani,...
(1951). He did notable roles in more than 300 films like Snehaseema,Nayaru pidichapulivalu,Chemmen,Bharya,Vidarunna Mottukal.etc...etc He enacted the role of Paananar in almost all the Vadakkan Pattu films of Udaya
Udaya Studios
Udaya Studios is the oldest film production studio in the Malayalam language film industry of India. It was established in 1947 by director-producer Kunchacko and film distributor K. V. Koshy in Pathirappally, Alappuzha in Kerala...
. Sanchari (1981) was his last film. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor
Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor
The Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor winners:- Best Comedy Artist :The Kerala State Film Award for Best Comedy Artist winners:-References:**...
for his performance in Taxi Driver. He was also honoured with the Kalaratnam Award by the Travancore Devaswom Board and the Mayoora Award. He died on 12 June 1985. Actress Manju Pillai
Manju Pillai
Manju Pillai is an actress in Malayalam films and television serials. She is reputed for handling comedy and negative roles with ease. She was one of the heroines of Adoor Gopalakrishnan's award winning film Naalu Pennungal. She is the grand-daughter of Malayalam film comedian S. P. Pillai.-Early...
is his granddaughter.