Manoj Kadampoothramadam Jayan, also known as Manoj K. Jayan is an Indian actor who acts in Malayalam films in addition to a few Tamil films. Manoj has won three Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor for his portrayals of Hariharan's "Kuttan Thampuran" in Sargam (1992), "Thalakkal Chandu" in Pazhassi Raja (2009) and "Kunjiraman" in Farook Abdul Rahiman's Kaliyachan. He has played "Kuttan Thampuran" (Sargam), "Thirumangalath Neelakandan Namboothiri" (Perumthachan), "Kunjunni Namboothiri" (Parinayam), "Unnikrishnan" (Venkalam), "Ananthakrishna Warrier" (Sopanam), "Digambaran" (Anandabhadram) and "Thalakkal Chandu" (Pazhassi Raja).
Manoj K. Jayan | |
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 Manoj in 2016 | |
| Born | Manoj Kadampoothramadam Jayan 15 March 1966 |
| Alma mater | Southern Film Institute, Trivandrum |
| Years active | 1988–present |
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| Children | 2 |
| Father | K. G. Jayan |
Early life and career
editManoj K. Jayan was born on 15 March 1966[1] to carnatic musician K. G. Jayan and V. K. Sarojini in Kottayam, Kerala, India. He has an elder brother Biju K Jayan, a musician. He completed his graduation from Government College, Kottayam. After completing his studies, he joined the Southern Film Institute in Trivandrum to learn acting.[2][3] Although Manoj debuted with a small role in 1987 movie Ente Sonia, he was roped as a lead man in Mamalakalkkappurathu (1988). But the film Ente Sonia never hit the screens.[4][5]
Personal life
editManoj was married to actress Urvashi, whom he divorced in 2008. Together, they had one daughter.[6][7] In 2011, he married Asha, and together they have a son.[8]
Filmography
editThis section of a biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (January 2023) |
Malayalam
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Ente Sonia | ||
| Mamalakalkkappurathu | Naxalite | ||
| 1990 | Anantha Vruthantham | Kishore | |
| Perumthachan | Thirumagalathu Neelakandan Namboothiri | ||
| Prosecution | Rajendran | ||
| 1991 | Marupuram | Albey | |
| Chanchattam | Babu | ||
| Nettippattam | Freddy | ||
| Kadalora Kattu | Babychan | ||
| Chakravarthy | Thampi | ||
| Sundhari Kakka | Gang leader | ||
| 1992 | Kudumbasametham | Sivashankaran | |
| Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari | Vishnu | ||
| Sargam | Kuttan Thampuran | ||
| Snehasagaram | Muthu | ||
| Utsava Melam | Singer | ||
| Valayam | Ravi | ||
| Kallanum Polisum | Kallan | ||
| 1993 | Ghazal | Vandikaran Khadar | |
| Chamayam | Anto | ||
| Samooham | Majeed | ||
| Ethu Manju Kaalam | Gopi | ||
| O' Faby | SI Siby | ||
| Sopanam | Ananthakrishna Warrior | ||
| Venkalam | Unnikrishnan | ||
| 1994 | Sukrutham | Rajendran | |
| Palayam | Noble | ||
| Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu | Sachidanandan | ||
| Bheesmacharya | Dilip | ||
| Parinayam | KunjunniNamboodiri | ||
| Prathakshinam | Unni | ||
| Vardhakya Puranam | Jayan | ||
| 1995 | Ezharakoottam | CI Viswanathan | |
| Thumboli Kadappuram | Willams | ||
| Agrajan | Aravindhan | ||
| 1996 | Kanchanam | James Antony | |
| Kumkumacheppu | Jayadevan | ||
| Mookkilla Rajyathu Murimookkan Rajavu | Mukundan | ||
| Sallapam | Divakaran | ||
| Manthrika Kuthira | Advocate | ||
| Pallivathuckal Thommichan | Dharmaraj | ||
| Swarnakireedam | Achutty | ||
| 1997 | Asuravamsam | Palayam Murukan | |
| Churam | Kunjunni | ||
| Kannur | Karivalloor Sivankutty | ||
| Shibiram | Kochu Varkey/Sajan | ||
| Vaachalam | Sekharankutty | ||
| Sammanam | Viswanathan | ||
| 1998 | Panchaloham | Paramu | |
| Ilamura Thamburan | Ananthapadmanabhan | ||
| Kalapam | Bharathan | ||
| Aaghosham | Rex Isaac | ||
| Manjukalavum Kazhinju | Reghu | ||
| 1999 | Sparsham | Mahi | |
| Aayiram Meni | Babu | ||
| Prempujari | Singer | Guest appearance | |
| 2000 | Punaradhivasam | Agricultural Officer | |
| Valliettan | Dasan | ||
| 2001 | Praja | David IPS | |
| Saivar Thirumeni | Mithran | ||
| Unnathangalil | Micheal | ||
| Ravanaprabhu | Sivadasan MLA | ||
| 2002 | Kannaki | Gounder | |
| Phantom | Sub Inspector Sebastian | ||
| Krishna Gopalakrishna | Dr. Jacob | ||
| Thandavam | Dasappan Gaunder | ||
| Kattuchembakam | SP Rajendra Varma | ||
| 2003 | Mayamohithachandran | ||
| Saphalam | Govind Shankar | ||
| 2004 | Vajram | Dracula | |
| Koottu | Hameed Khan | ||
| Kaazhcha | Vallakaaran Joy | ||
| Natturajavu | Antappan | ||
| 2005 | Udayon | Pottan Pathru | |
| Ananthabhadram | Digambaran | ||
| Rajamanikyam | Raja Selvam | ||
| Arunam | Achuthan | ||
| Deepangal Sakshi | Vinod | ||
| 2006 | Photographer | Circle Inspector | |
| Ennittum | Prof. Jayadevan | ||
| Smart City | Sharath Chandran | ||
| Bada Dosth | Zakir Ali | ||
| Pathaka | Hari Narayanan IPS | ||
| 2007 | Rock & Roll | Saidapet Giri | |
| Ekantham | Dr. Sunny | ||
| Naalu Pennungal | Ouseppu | ||
| Time | Durgadasan | ||
| Mayavi | Balan | ||
| Big B | Eddy John Kurishinkal | ||
| 2008 | Jubilee | CBI Officer | |
| Kanichukulangarayil CBI | CBI officer Arjun | ||
| Crazy Gopalan | Babu John | ||
| Twenty:20 | Mahindran | ||
| Akasha Gopuram | Alex | ||
| Mizhikal Sakshi | Aditya Varma | ||
| Oru Pennum Randaanum | Raman Pillai | ||
| Rathri Mazha | Vivek | ||
| 2009 | Kavyam | Ananthakrishna Bhagavathar | |
| Madhyavenal | Sakhavu Kumaran | ||
| Chemistry | Bhadran Namboodhiri | ||
| Pazhassi Raja | Thalakkal Chanthu | ||
| Sagar Alias Jackie Reloaded | Manu | ||
| Chattambinadu | Mallanchira Chandramohan | ||
| Winter | Psychiatrist | ||
| Moz & Cat | Panickar Das | ||
| 2010 | Dhrona 2010 | Maniyankottu Girishan | |
| Kayam | Choonda | ||
| 24 Hours | Underworld Don, Ikhthar | ||
| Nirakazhcha | Sreekuttan | ||
| Thoovalkattu | Sundaran | ||
| Paattinte Palazhy | Ameer | ||
| 2011 | Seniors | Rashid Munna | |
| Vellaripravinte Changathi | Krishnan | ||
| 2012 | Njanum Ente Familiyum | John Paileykunnel | |
| Mallu Singh | Pappan | ||
| Thattathin Marayathu | Sub-Inspector Premkumar | ||
| Ardhanari | Manjula | ||
| 2013 | Lokpal | SP Vijayan | |
| Ladies & Gentleman | Anoop | ||
| 6 B Paradise | Aadhithyan | [9] | |
| Kaliyachan | Kunjiraman | ||
| Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty | Himself | ||
| Neram | Rayban / M. Dhandapaani (Tamil version) | ||
| Cleopatra | Novelist Ramdas | ||
| Kadhaveedu | Qadir | ||
| 2014 | Konthayum Poonoolum | Sethu | |
| Onnum Mindathe | Panchara Jose | ||
| Homely Meals | Sarath Chandran | ||
| Asha Black | Senthil | ||
| Nagara Varidhi Naduvil Njan | Suresh | ||
| 2015 | Mariyam Mukku | Mariyanasan | |
| Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander | Stephen Antony | ||
| Namasthe Bali | Sunny | ||
| Chirakodinja Kinavukal | Director Raghoouthaman | ||
| Negalukal | Darappan | ||
| Vishwasam Athallae Ellaam | A.C.P Prithyraj Singh I.P.S | ||
| Kukkiliyar | Wanderer | ||
| Beware of Dogs | Baptist | ||
| Thilothama | CI Rana | ||
| 2016 | Sahapadi 1975 | Narikkodu Narayanan | |
| Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti | Neer | ||
| 2017 | Solo | Bhadhran | |
| Tharangam | Antony Gonsalvez | ||
| Zacharia Pothen Jeevichirippundu | Zacharia Pothen | ||
| Crossroad | Driver | ||
| Sadrishya Vakyam | Issac Antony | ||
| Vilakkumaram | Gireesh | ||
| 2018 | Bonsai | Madhusoodhanan Nair | |
| My Story | Williams | ||
| Mazhayathu | Circle Inspector | ||
| 2019 | Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu | Baba | |
| An International Local Story | Shivan | ||
| Vishudha Pusthakam | Raj Subramaniam | ||
| Thottappan | Fr. Peter | ||
| Evidey | Symphony Zacaria | ||
| Pathinettaam Padi | Stanlin Moore | ||
| Ganagandharvan | Kalasadhan Titto | ||
| 2021 | Aaha | Gee Varghese Ashan | |
| Vidhi: The Verdict | |||
| 2022 | Salute | DySP Ajith Karunakaran | [10] |
| Louis | |||
| Ente Mazha | |||
| Shefeekkinte Santhosham | Ayurveda Doctor | ||
| Malikappuram | SI Haneef | ||
| 2023 | Higuita | M.V. Gopinathan | [11] |
| Jailer | Superintendent of Police | [12] | |
| 2024 | Thankamani | Mani Peter | [13] |
| Nunakuzhi | Sundarnath | [14] | |
| 2025 | L2: Empuraan | Jayadevan |
Tamil
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Thalapathi | Manoharan | |
| 2002 | Game | Lenin | |
| 2003 | Dhool | Inspector Karunakaran | |
| Thirumalai | Arasu | ||
| 2004 | Vishwa Thulasi | Shiva | |
| Azhagesan | Landlord's son | ||
| Jana | DCP Rajasekhar | ||
| 2005 | Thirupaachi | ACP Rajaguru | |
| Mannin Maindhan | Bhairavamoorthy | ||
| Aanai | Jayaram | ||
| 2006 | Sudesi | Private Detective Thilak | |
| Thiruttu Payale | Businessman Sivaraj | ||
| Thimiru | Periya Karuppu | ||
| 2007 | Sringaram | Mirasdar Sukumar | |
| Dhandayuthapani | Thamizharasu | ||
| 2008 | Sadhu Miranda | Rowdy Davidraj | |
| Ko | Raghavan | ||
| Ellam Avan Seyal | Doctor | ||
| 2009 | Villu | Inspector Joseph | |
| Thee | ACP Jayan | ||
| Ragavan | Lakshmipathi | ||
| 2012 | Billa II | Koti ''Koteeswara Rao'' | |
| 2014 | Nee Naan Nizhal | Senthil | |
| 2016 | Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai | SI | |
| 2017 | Solo | Bhadran | |
| 2018 | Pattinapakkam | James Thomas |
Telugu
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Sarigamalu | Kittappa | |
| 2003 | Veede | Venkiteshwara Rao | |
| 2006 | Naidu LLB | ||
| 2008 | Souryam | Shivaram Gowd |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Kumilakal | Adam Ayub |
| 1989 | Devamanohari Nee | Shajiyem |
| Vaitharani | P.Bhaskaran | |
| 1990 | Samaganam | N. Sankaran Nair |
| Pankiyamma |
Awards
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (January 2023) |
| Year | Title | Award |
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| 1992 | Perumthachan |
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| 1993 | Sargam |
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| 1994 | Chamayam, Sopanam |
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| 1994 | Chamayam |
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| 2004 | Thirumalai (Tamil) |
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| 2006 | Ananthabhadram |
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| 2010 | Pazhassi Raja |
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| 2010 | Madhyavenal, Thoovalkattu |
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| 2012 | Vellaripravinte Changathi |
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| 2012 | Ardhanari |
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| 2012 | Kaliyachan |
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| 2012 | Various films |
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| 2015 | Various Films |
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| 2016 | Various Films |
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| 2016 | Negalukal,Kukkiliyar |
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| 2016 | Various Films |
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| 2016 | Kaliyachan |
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Other awards
edit- 2020 - Abraham Lincoln Paramount Literary Award by The International Peace Council United States for his contributions towards cinema, cultural and social works.[15]
Playback singer
edit| Year | Film/Album | Song(s) | Co-Singer(s) | Lyricist | Music Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Ayyappatheertham | Pamba Ganapathiye, Deepam Kandu, Malamukalundoru swamy, Azhuthanadiyozhukku | Solo | MD Rajendran, PC Aravindan | Kalarathnam K G Jayan (Jaya vijaya) |
| 2001 | Saiver Thirumeni | Allikkallilu Vellam Kootti | Solo | Gireesh Puthenchery | Raveendran |
| 2011 | Mazhanrutham | Mazhayil Nin | Solo | Sohanlal | Pradeep Somasundaram |
| 2013 | Pranavamalhar[16] | Melle, Husbi Rubbi | Solo | Jaleel | Sidharth Vijayan |
| 2014 | Onnum Mindathe | Thathinantha | Solo | V R Santhosh | Anil Johnson |
References
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- ^ "malayalamcinema.com, Official website of AMMA, Malayalam Film news, Malayalam Movie Actors & Actress, Upcoming Malayalam movies". www.malayalamcinema.com. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ "Why Manoj K Jayan didn't want his first film to reach theatres!". On Manorama. 26 November 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ Sebastian, Shevlin (13 January 2018). "30th year in the frame of fame". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "Urvasi and Manoj K Jayan submit consent letter for separation". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ "Court gives daughter's custody to Manoj K Jayan". Mathrubhumi. 6 July 2012. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ "ഭര്ത്താവിനെ അനുസരിക്കുന്നവളാണ് നല്ല ഭാര്യ". Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "Manoj K. Jayan and Mia in 6B Paradise". Metromatinee. Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 25 December 2012.
- ^ "An actor opens up: Manoj K Jayan on his many roles and why he doesn't chase films". The News Minute. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ "Suraj Venjaramoodu's Higuita gets release date". The Indian Express. 14 March 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ Ramachandran, Arjun (18 August 2023). "Review: Dhyan Sreenivasan's 'Jailer' works only in parts". The South First. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "First look of Dileep's Thankamani out". Cinema Express. 21 October 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (14 August 2024). "Makers of Basil Joseph's Nunakuzhi release title track". Cinema Express. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Abraham Lincoln award for Manoj K Jayan". Madhyamam Daily. 22 February 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ ""Pranayamalhar" Music Album Releasing on Ramzan". Movieparadiso.in. Archived from the original on 25 July 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
External links
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