G. K. Pillai (actor)

G. K. Pillai
Born	G Keshava Pilla 1924 Chirayinkeezhu
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Film actor
Years active	1954-present
Spouse(s)	Ulpalakshiyamma (deceased)
Children	6
Parent(s)	Perumpaattathil Govindapillai, Saraswathi Amma

G. K. Pillai (born 1924) is an Indian actor in Malayalam movies . He has been acting for 58 years now, in more than 325 Malayalam films.

Background

G. K. Pillai was born at Varkkala, Thiruvananthapuram to Perumpaattathil Govindapillai and Saraswathi Amma. He had his primary education from Chirayenkeezhu Sree Chithira Thirunal High School. He was married to Late Ulpalakshiyamma and have six children named K Prathapachandran, Sreekala R Nair, Sreelekha Mohan, Sreekumari B Pilla, Chandramohanan, Priyadarshan. Priyadarshan had acted in few movies. His debut movie was Snehaseema in 1954 .

Awards

• Madras Film Fans Association
• 2011 RAGAMALIKA – JAYAN AWARD
• 2011 Prem Nazir Award
• 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award (for his role in Kumkumapoovu )- Asianet Television Awards 2012

Filmography

• Warning (2012)
• Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare (2015)
• Chirakodinja Kinavukal (2015)
• Elinjikkavu PO (2015)
• The Metro (2011)
• Kaaryasthan (2010)
• Njaan Sanchaari (2010)
• Thathwamasi (2009)
• Mukhamariyaathe (2006)
• Koottu (2004)
• Madhuram (2002)
• Kanavu (2002)
• Ee Raavil (2001)
• August 1 (1988)
• Kulambadikal (1986)
• Vellam (1985)
• Aazhi (1985)
• Iniyenkilum (1983)
• Rathilayam (1983)
• Jambulingam (1982)
• Vidhichathum Kothichathum (1982)
• Padayottam (1982)
• Ee Nadu (1982) .... Joshi John
• Ankuram (1982)
• Orikkalkkoodi (1981)
• Manassinte Theerthayaathra (1981)
• Valarthumrigangal (1981)
• Avathaaram (1981) .... Parameshwaran Pilla
• Sanchari (1981) .... Keshavan
• Vedikkettu (1980)
• Deepam (1980)
• Chandrahaasam (1980)
• Chora Chuvanna Chora (1980)
• Paalaattu Kunjikkannan (1980)
• Lava (1980) .... Police officer
• Choola (1979)
• Irumbazhikal (1979) ... Sankara Pilla
• Raju Rahim (1978)
• Aanappaachan (1978)
• Aanakkalari (1978)
• Kadathanaattu Maakkam (1978)
• Thacholi Ambu (1978)
• Kaduvaye Pidicha Kiduva (1977)
• Sreemad Bhagavadgeetha (1977)
• Aval Oru Devaalayam (1977)
• Light House (1976)
• Seemanthaputhran (1976)
• Udyaanalakshmi (1976)
• Durga (1974)
• Thumbolarcha (1974)... Udayappa Chekavar
• Ponnapuram Kotta (1973)
• Football Champion (1973).... John Stephen
• Thenaruvi (1973)
• Jesus (1973)
• Maaya (1972).... Panki Pilla
• Nrithasaala (1972)..... Vamban Velayudan
• Aromalunni (1972)
• Panchavan Kaadu (1971)....Thanu Pilla
• Yogamullaval (1971)
• Agnimrigam (1971)
• Vimochanasamaram (1971)
• Kaakkathampuraatti (1970)
• Mindaapennu (1970) .... Kunjikelu Menon
• Lottery Ticket (1970)
• Othenente Makan (1970) .... Kunki
• Ezhuthaatha Kadha (1970)
• Naazhikakkallu (1970)
• Moodalmanju (1970) ....Chandrasekharan Nair
• Kannoor Deluxe (1969) .... K B Pilla
• Danger Biscuit (1969)..... K.J.Pillai
• Agnipareeksha (1968) .... Krishna Kuruppu
• Padunna Puzha (1968) .... Govinda Pilla
• Anchusundarikal (1968)
• Kaayalkkarayil (1968)
• Lakshaprabhu (1968)
• Punnapra Vayalar (1968)...SI Rajan
• Inspector (1968)
• Kanaatha Veshangal (1967)
• Cochin Express (1967)
• Kottayam Kolacase (1967)
• Paathira Pattu (1967)
• Chithramela (1967)
• Pooja (1967)
• Ollathu Mathi (1967)
• Bhagyamudra (1967)
• Ashwamedham (1967).... Mohanan's Father
• Kadamattathachan (1966)
• Tharavattamma (1966).... Madhavankutty
• Kanakachilanka (1966)
• Sthanarthi Saramma (1966) .... Thomachan
• Puthri (1966) .... Chackochan
• Kalithozhan (1966)
• Kavyamela (1965) .... Dr.Panikkar
• Rajamalli (1965)
• Kadathukaran (1965)...Rajan
• Kalayum Kaaminiyum (1963)
• Snapaka Yohannan (1963).... Pilate
• Swargarajyam (1962)
• Veluthambi Dalawa (1962)
• Vidhi Thanna Vilakku (1962)
• Shree Rama Pattabhishekam (1962)
• Ummini Thanka (1961) .... Raman Thampi
• Jnaana Sundari (1961).... King Shimayon
• Arappavan (1961)
• Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu (1958)..... Gopi
• Minnunnathellam Ponnalla (1957)
• Achanum Makanum (1957)
• Deva Sundari (1957)
• Manthravaadi (1956)
• Snehaseema (1954).... Pooppally Thomas

Television

• 2011- 2014 - Kumkumapoovu (Asianet)
• 2012- Manasaveena (Mazhavil Manorama)
• 2013- Chattambi Kalyani( Jai hind)
• 2014- Dhathuputhri (Mazhavil Manorama)
• 2014- Avalude Katha (Surya TV)

References

• http://cinidiary.com/peopleinfo.php?sletter=G&pigsection=Actor&picata=1
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIYVgaZcZK4
• http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/G.K.Pillai-2971
• http://oldmalayalamcinema.wordpress.com/2012/07/17/gk-pillai-58-active-years-as-an-actor-in-malayalam-movies/

External links

• G. K. Pillai at the Internet Movie Database
• G. K. Pillai at MSI