December 2012

Surendranatha Thilakan, the Malayalam film actor and winner of National Award died due to multiple organ failure, at the age of 77 on 24 September 2012 at Thiruvananthapuram.

He also was an acknowledged theater artist. In the year 2009, he was awarded with Padma Shri (the fourth highest civilian award in India) for his contributions to the (film) form of art. He made his debut in the industry in the year 1972 with Periyar, followed by Gandharvakshetram and many more in a row. His first movie as a lead character was as Kallu Varkey- he played role of a drunkard in Kolangal in 1981. For his role in Yavanika, he got his first state award in 1981 followed by two more state awards in the year 1994 and 1998, Santhanagopalam and Gamanam respectively.

Some of his notable works include Randam Bhavam, Sphadikam, Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal, Moonnam Pakkam, Panchagni, Dhwani, Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam, Mookkilla Rajyathu, Kaattu Kuthira and Yavanika.

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