Thilakan

Thilakan
തിലകൻ
Born
P. K. Surendranatha Thilakan

(1935-07-15)15 July 1935
Aranmula, Travancore State, British Raj
(present day Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India)
Died24 September 2012(2012-09-24) (aged 77)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Years active1956–1978 (stage)
1972, 1979–2012 (film)
Partner(s)Shantha
Sarojam
Children6 (incl. Shammi and Shobi)
Parents
  • Palapurath S. Keshavan
  • Devayani Amma

Palappurathu Keshavan Surendranatha Thilakan (15 July 1935 – 24 September 2012), known mononymously as Thilakan, was an Indian film and stage actor who appeared in over 200 Malayalam films. Spanning more than five decades, Thilakan’s acting career was marked by critical acclaim for his versatility and powerful screen presence. He won several major honours including the Padma Shri (2009) from the Government of India, multiple National Film Awards and numerous Kerala State Film Awards, becoming the most frequent winner of the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor.

Thilakan was known for his elaborate method acting and realistic, spontaneous performances and is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema, whose style influenced generations of Malayalam actors and audience.

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