Jayan
Also Known As: Krishnan Nair
Biography: Krishnan Nair, better known by his stage name Jayan, was an Indian film actor, naval officer, stunt performer and cultural icon of the 1970s. He starred in over 120 Malayalam films.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Kollam, Travancore
Adult: No
Birthday: July 25, 1939
Age: 85 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: November 16, 1980
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Thunder Clap
Overview: A group of villagers come together to fight against the atrocities of their landlords and amongst them is Bheeman, a man who turns against his master of several years and joins the revolution.
Genres: Drama Action Comedy
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1980-05-16
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Kazhukan
Overview: The lives of Velu, a rowdy, and Malathi, a prostitute, get complicated after they marry and decide to turn over a new leaf. However, the demons from their past lives keep haunting them at every step.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1979-11-30
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Kallu Karthyayini
Overview: Malayalam language film starring Jayan and Prameela.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1979-12-14
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Tholkkan Enikku Manassilla
Overview: Malayalam language film directed by T Hariharan
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1977-12-09
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Randu Lokam
Overview: A virtuous middle class man marries the reluctant, egoistic daughter of his village landlord. His life turns upside-down when his wife starts throwing tantrums on a daily basis.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1977-12-30
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Irumbazhikal
Overview: Irumbazhikal is a 1979 Indian Malayalam Action. Drama film, directed by A. B. Raj. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Jayabharathi and K. P. Ummer in the lead roles.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1979-04-12
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Kaantha Valayam
Overview: The film explores the powerful magnetic attraction between the heroine Mary Hans and a Mysterious Stranger.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1980-01-01
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Aavesham
Overview: A heroic man effortlessly fights against many wild animals to protect his sister, who falls into trouble after getting targetted by her husband's evil employer.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1979-11-19
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Ariyappedatha Rahasyam
Overview: Thampy, a smuggler and a womaniser, is unaware of the twins that he has fathered with Sarojama. However, things take a turn when the twins soon plot his downfall.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1981-01-09
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Mochanam
Overview: Balachandran is in love with his employee Sreedevi. His mother would prefer that he marry his cousin Meera. However, when he proposes to Sreedevi, she reveals that she's happily engaged to be married to Soman
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1978-11-30
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Komaram
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1982-05-07
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Meen
Overview: Kuriakose engages in a relationship with a woman but later marries someone else. Years later, Rajan, Kuriakose's son, seeks revenge on him for abandoning his mother.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1980-08-23
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Sakthi
Overview: The story opens with two men travelling in an ambassador's car to a bungalow, not knowing how to get there. On the way they see a black magician who is Jayan's character's uncle. They ask him the way and he points towards the bungalow. After reaching the bungalow they start talking about the area, and realise that it is deserted. They meet Jayan's character, a shapeless ghost who tells his life story and how he liked his body.
Genres: Thriller Horror
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1980-08-22
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Itha Ivide Vare
Overview: Itha Ivide Vare is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by IV Sasi and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Jayabharathi and MG Soman in lead roles.After the huge success of this film MG Soman achieved the Super Star status.This is the first commercial successful script of P.Padmarajan.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1977-08-27
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Manushya Mrugam
Overview: Chandran and Babu grow from rags to riches by illegal means. Chandran wishes to marry Daisy, who was part of their operations. But Babu advises him to kill her as she knows all their secrets.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1980-12-17
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Kolilakkam
Overview: Three brothers, who get separated at birth, face several trials and tribulations when they try to make an effort to reunite.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1981-02-13
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Angakkuri
Overview: The life of a wrongfully imprisoned man gets ruined due to the time he spends in jail. However, after his release, he vows revenge on those who framed him.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-12-01
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Sanchari
Overview: Sanchari is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Boban Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Mohanlal and Adoor Bhasi in lead roles. The film had musical score by K. J. Yesudas
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1981-02-26
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Thacholi Ambu
Overview: Thacholi Ambu is a 1978 Malayalam-language film starring Prem Nazir, Sivaji Ganesan, Ravikumar and Jayan. Directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan, it was the first cinemascope film in Malayalam. Prem Nazir played the title role in the film.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1978-10-27
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Mukkuvane Snehicha Bhootham
Overview: Mukkuvane Snehicha Bhootham is a 1978 movie in Malayalam language directed by Sasikumar. The lead roles were played by Soman and Unny Mary
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1978-09-14
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Kannappanunni
Overview: Kannappanunni is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film based on Kalaripayattu, the traditional martial art of India. It was the 100th film featuring Prem Nazir and Sheela as the leading pair. It was Udaya Studio's 75th film. The film was directed and produced by Kunchako. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Sukumari and Jayabharathi in lead roles. The film had musical score and songs by K. Raghavan.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1977-04-07
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Kadathanaattu Maakkam
Overview: Kadathanaattu Maakkam is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Sheela and Sukumari in lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1978-07-17
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Paalattu Kunjikannan
Overview: Paalattu Kunjikannan is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Boban Kunchacko.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1980-08-15
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Amrithavaahini
Overview: Amrithavaahini is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed J. Sasikumar. The film stars and Prem Nazir, Sharada, Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair and Adoor Bhasiin lead roles. The film had musical score by A. T. Ummer. The film was a remake of Hindi film Khilona.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1976-12-23
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Poonthenaruvi
Overview: Shaji and Vimala are college pals. Shaji, a drug addict, is in love with Vimala. But she romances Sunny, the son of her college's principal. Sunny's greedy mother fixes up their marriage.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1974-11-10
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Kari Puranda Jeevithangal
Overview: This film is directed by J Sasikumar. The film had musical score by M K Arjunan.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1980-02-15
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Madanolsavam
Overview: Raju, a young man, falls in love with Elizabeth, a beautiful woman, from his college. Though the couple start a life together, the doctor reveals to Raju that Elizabeth may not live long enough.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1978-01-26
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Acharam Ammini osaram Omana
Overview: Ammini is the daughter of Sivan Pilla Muthalaali. Sivan Pillai was one of the richest man in the locality years ago. However he spoiled all wealth once he became addicted to gambling. Now they are staying in a house whose condition is pathetic. Ammini joins police and currently appointed as the traffic police in the locality, which Sivan Pilla can't accept. After watching a young and energetic Ammini, a medical representative Sudhakaran falls for her. Sudhakaran comes to Ammini's house and asks for her hand. When Sivan Pillai and his wife Padmavathi was about to accept the proposal, Ammini tells that she is not prepared for the marriage now and she will think about it only after 5 years. A dejected Sivan Pillai, with the remaining money in hand decides to restart the business of wood export along with his staff Kittu Pillai and leaves home.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1977-12-23
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Sarapancharam
Overview: Soudamini's husband has been paralysed and rendered impotent. Living with her old husband she likes the servant, Chandrasekharan. And She eventually marries him but later discovers that he has had relationship with many ladies and he aimed only at her wealth.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1979-03-02
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Tourist Bungalow
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Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1975-05-02
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Ullasa Yaathra
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1975-05-23
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Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre
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Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1975-08-20
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Pick Pocket
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1976-10-29
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Sooryavamsham
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1975-09-05
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Postmane Kananilla
Overview: Ramu, a postman, gives shelter to a girl, who has escaped from the hands of a few Naxalites. However, problems arise when his fiance's parents doubt him to be a Naxalite as they find a gun with him.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1972-11-14
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Madhuram Thirumadhuram
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1976-10-07
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Shapamoksham
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1974-02-14
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Paalkkadal
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1976-01-30
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Panchami
Overview: A newly-appointed forest ranger embarks on a journey to uncover the mysterious death of his predecessor with the help of an expelled tribal chief's daughter.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1976-01-24
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Agni Pushpam
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1976-01-09
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Mallanum Mathevanum
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1976-10-03
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Rajaankanam
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1976-10-01
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Kamadhenu
Overview: Chandran, a farmer, leaves his village when he is falsely accused of a murder. He faces many challenges when he goes to an unknown city for a living.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1976-12-03
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Benz Vasu
Overview: Vasu, a rich businessman, hates women as he had to witness his mother's illicit relationship. However, his life takes a turn when he falls for a beautiful girl.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1980-04-11
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Nayattu
Overview: A little boy's parents get murdered by an unknown person. Years later, the boy grows up to become a police inspector and comes across the culprit.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1980-11-27
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Karimpana
Overview: Muthan gets job as the labour of a sayippu.problems starts when he crashes with sayippu's wife
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1980-10-16
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Lisa
Overview: A shy village girl becomes possessed by a demon and an exorcist is called to help her.
Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1978-12-08
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Sikharangal
Overview: A 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sheela
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1979-12-21
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Thadavara
Overview: Thadavara is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by Augustine Prakash. The film stars Jayan, K. P. Ummer, M. N. Nambiar and Seema in the lead roles.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-08-14
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Moorkhan
Overview: A man decides to take revenge against a businessman for ruining his life. He decides to cheat his daughter by pretending to be in love with her, but life takes a turn when he really falls for her.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1980-04-18
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Poottaatha Poottukkal
Overview: Fissures occur in a married couple's relationship when they are unable to conceive a child. The wife is later enamoured by a young man who gives her attention. What happens next forms the rest of the story.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1980-05-09
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Randu Penkuttikal
Overview: Randu Penkuttikal is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Mohan from a screenplay by Surasu, which is partially based on the novel of the same name by V. T. Nandakumar. This movie is one of the earliest movies to explore the theme of lesbianism in a normalised way.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1978-04-28
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Sayoojyam
Overview: Sayoojyam is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by G. Premkumar and produced by Sukuprasad. The film stars Jayabharathi, M. G. Soman, Jayan and Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1979-07-20
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Love in Singapore
Overview: Fate brings back the two brothers, Premachandran and Suresh, together after years of quarrel. Now, they join forces to avenge their father's death, who was killed by mafia don Sethu.
Genres: Action Drama Romance
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1980-02-28
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Agni Saram
Overview: Agnisaram is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film directed and produced by A. B. Raj. The film stars Jose Prakash Jayabharathi and Jayan in the lead roles.
Genres: Action Drama Romance
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1980-12-31
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Aasheervaadam
Overview: Aasheervaadam is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Thayyil Kunjikandan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, Sheela, K. P. Ummer and Bahadoor in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1977-02-10
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Ormakal Marikkumo?
Overview: Chandrasekharan suspects his wife Parvati of cheating and kills her. After several years, she reincarnates as Amini and tells him the truth.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1977-08-26
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Kaathirunna Nimisham
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Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1978-02-17
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Anumodhanam
Overview: Anumodhanam is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Thayyil Kunjikandan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Jayan, Sankaradi, Raghavan and Bahadoor in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1978-02-24
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Aadhya Paadam
Overview: Aadhya Paadam is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Adoor Bhasi. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sheela, Sridevi and Jayan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1977-11-10
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Angaadi
Overview: Babu, a laborer works for the welfare of the people and fights against injustice in the society. However, he faces many challenges when he encounters an evil businessman.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1980-04-08
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Anthappuram
Overview: Anthappuram is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. G. Rajasekharan and produced by BVK Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir, Ambika, Jayan and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in lead roles. The film had musical score by Shankar Ganesh.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1980-11-14
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Ithikkara Pakky
Overview: Ithikkara Pakki, a daily-wage labourer, fights against a wealthy landlord when he tries to trouble the villagers. Things get worse when he falls in love with the landlord's daughter.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-04-18
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Jayikkanay Janichavan
Overview: Jayikkaanaay Janichavan is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Prem Nazir, M. G. Soman, Jayan, Sheela and Jagathy Sreekumar in the lead roles.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
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Oru Raagam Pala Thaalam
Overview: Raju is a poor man who struggles to earn a living. His life takes a turn when a rich businessman offers him a job seeing his innocence.
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Original Language: en
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