Biography
Vijayan was an Indian actor primarily concentrated in Malayalam and Tamil cinema. A respected character actor in the 1970s and 80s, he was best known for his villainous leading role in Uthiripookkal (1979), which was called one of the 100 greatest Indian films of all time by News18 in 2013. He also played a minor role in Mani Ratnam's Nayakan (1987), which is considered a classic of Tamil cinema and is listed in TIME's "All-Time 100 Movies".
Filmography
Cast Credits
Varalaru
Character: Divya's father
MOVIE • 2006
Jambhavan
Character: Deva
MOVIE • 2006
Kochi Rajavu
Character: Parthasarathy
MOVIE • 2005
Thirupaachi
Character: Commissioner Rathnakumar
MOVIE • 2005
7G Rainbow Colony
Character: Kathir's Father (Tamil)
MOVIE • 2004
Adhu
Character:
MOVIE • 2004
Kamaraj
Character:
MOVIE • 2004
Vikadan
Character:
MOVIE • 2003
Sena
Character: Lawyer Jayan
MOVIE • 2003
Ramanaa
Character: Bhadrinarayanan
MOVIE • 2002
Five Star
Character: Ilango's Father
MOVIE • 2002
Devan
Character:
MOVIE • 2002
Run
Character: Don's (Priya's Brother) Right-hand
MOVIE • 2002
Mister Butler
Character: Gym Vijayan
MOVIE • 2000
Vidukathai
Character:
MOVIE • 1997
Unna Nenachen Paattu Padicchen
Character:
MOVIE • 1992
Idhaya Thamarai
Character:
MOVIE • 1990
Kodi Parakuthu
Character: Shivagiri's father
MOVIE • 1989
Nyaya Tharasu
Character: Land Lord Paramanandham
MOVIE • 1989
Adikkurippu
Character: Kesavan
MOVIE • 1989
Crew
Crew Credits
Onnaam Muhurtham
Role: Lyricist
MOVIE • 1991
Sobharaj
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1986
Sobharaj
Role: Dialogue
MOVIE • 1986
Sobharaj
Role: Story
MOVIE • 1986
Choodatha Pookkal
Role: Dialogue
MOVIE • 1985
Choodatha Pookkal
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1985
Guru Dakshina
Role: Story
MOVIE • 1983
Lisa
Role: Dialogue
MOVIE • 1978
Lisa
Role: Lyricist
MOVIE • 1978
Lisa
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1978
Kaathirunna Nimisham
Role: Story
MOVIE • 1978
Kaathirunna Nimisham
Role: Dialogue
MOVIE • 1978
Kaathirunna Nimisham
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1978