BALAN. K. NAIR

BALAN. K. NAIR – Film Actor

Balan K. Nair (born 4 April 1933 – died 26 August 2000) was born to Idakkulam Karinattu Veettil Kutti Raman Nair, a store owner, and Devaki Amma, a housewife in 1933 near Koilandy. Prior to his entry in films, he worked as a mechanic in Kozhikode and owned a metal workshop. At that time he was associated with Sangamam Theatre in Kozhikode.

Balan K. Nair made his debut in the film Nizhalattam, directed by A. Vincent in 1970. Prior to acting in Malayalam movies, he worked as a stunt double for Bollywood star Dev Anand. He acted in more than 300 films in Malayalam, mostly in villain roles. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor in 1974 and 1978 for his roles in Adhiti and Thacholi Ambu. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role as a reformed military officer in the 1981 film Oppol.

Some of his other well-known movies are Ee Naadu, Aaryan, and Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha. His last movie was Kadavu, in which he played the role of a Muslim oarsman directed by the famous novelist M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on a story by another famous literary figure S. K. Pottekkatt.

Even though he appeared in most films as villain, he was also noted for his performance in strong character roles. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 1981 for his performance in the movie Oppol.

After his marriage to Saradha, he moved to Shoranur in Palakkad. His son Meghanathan is also a Malayalam film actor. Nair is survived by his wife, Sarada, and children, Anil, Meghanathan, Ajayakumar, Latha and Sujatha.

His works include:

1. Simhadhwani(1992)
2. Amaram (1991) .... Pillaichan
3. Appu (1990) .... Abu
4. Purappadu(1990)
5. Gajakesariyogam (1990).... Narayanan Nambiar
6. Thazhvaram (1990) .... Kanaran
7. Nammude Naadu(1990).... Maliyekkal Chacko
8. Indrajalam(1990)
9. Midhya(1990)
10. Brahmarakshassu(1990)
11. Samrajyam(1990)
12. Devadas(1989)
13. Indrajaalam (1989) .... Ayyappan Nair
14. Adhipan (1989) .... Mashu
15. Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989) .... Kannappan Chekavar
16. Aryan (1988)
17. 1921(1988)
18. Mukthi(1988)
19. Dhwani(1988)
20. Janmasatru(1988).... Avarachan
21. Ore Thooval Pakshikal(1988)
22. Puravrutham(1988) .... Kanaran
23. Ambalakkara Panjayath(1988)
24. Kanakambaragal(1988)
25. Theruvu Narthaki(1988)
26. Abkari (1988) .... Chathunny
27. Aranyakam (1988) .... Ravunni
28. Rahasyam Parama Rahasyam (1988)...
29. Nineteen Twenty One (1988) .... Beeran
30. Naradhan Keralathil (1987) .... Ex M. P. Menon
31. Ente Sonia (1987) ..... Thilak
32. Nee Allenkil Njan(1987)
33. Naalkavala(1987)
34. Kalam Mari Katha Mari(1987) .... Aliyarukunji
35. Sarvakalasala(1987)
36. Ithrayum Kalam(1987).... Kunjavummed Haji
37. Kalam Mari Kadha Mari(1987)
38. Kilipattu(1987)
39. Ithente Needhi(1987)
40. Adimakal Udamakal (1987) .... Karunakaran Nambiar
41. Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar (1987) Chief Minister
42. Kaiyethum Doorathu (1987)
43. Yagagni(1987) .... Maran
44. T. P. Balagopalan M. A. (1986) .... father
45. Kulambadikal(1986)
46. Ashtabandham(1986)
47. Surabhee Yamangal(1986)
48. Bharya Oru Manthri(1986)
49. Vartha(1986)
50. Caberet Dancer(1986)
51. Meenamasathile Sooryan(1986)
52. Pidikittappulli(1986)
53. Karinagam(1986)
54. Ithile Iniyum Varo(1986)
55. Mangamma Sabatham (1985)
56. Ottayan(1985).... Balu
57. Akkachide Kunjuvava(1985)
58. Uyarum Njan Nadake(1985)
59. Nullinovikkathe(1985)
60. Chorakku Chora(1985)
61. Pathamudhayam(1985)
62. Revenge(1985)
63. Chillukottaram(1985)
64. Arodum Parayaruthu(1985)
65. Vilichu Vilikettu(1985)
66. Sannaham(1985)
67. Shathru(1985) .... U.P.Menon
68. Jeevante Jeevan(1985).... Thampi
69. Choodatha Pookkal(1985)... Moideen
70. Vellam(1984) .... Bappu
71. Ulpathi(1984)
72. Ivide Thudagunnu(1984)
73. Rajavembala(1984)
74. Uyaragalil(1984)
75. Mynakam(1984)
76. NH 47(1984)
77. Vetta(1984)
78. Sree Krishna Parundu(1984)
79. Unaroo(1984)
80. Inakili(1984)
81. Manithali(1984).... Judgal Abu
82. Jeevitham(1984)
83. Sapadham(1984)
84. Ningalil Oru Sthree(1984)
85. Krishna Guruvayoorappa(1984)..... Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri
86. Koodu Thedunna Parava(1984)
87. Piriyilla Naam(1984)
88. Thacholi Thankappan(1984) .... Keshu
89. Bullet(1984)
90. Nethavu(1984)
91. Onnum Mindatha Bharya(1984).... Thampi
92. Manasse Ninakku Mangalam (1984) Doctor
93. Shabadham (1984) .... Sekhara Pilla
94. Koottinilamkili (1984) .... Yousuf
95. Aalkkoottathil Thaniye (1984) .... Madhavan
96. Iniyenkilum (1983) .... Nambiar
97. Eettappuli (1983) ..... Shekharan
98. Asthram (1983) ....... Stephen
99. Mortuary(1983)...... Narendran
100. Palam(1983)
101. Passport(1983) .... Chandrasenan
102. Hello Madrs Girl(1983)
103. Bookambam(1983)
104. Ankam(1983) .... Father John
105. Thimingalam(1983).... Kuruppu
106. Kodumkattu(1983)
107. Prathijna(1983)
108. Adhipathyam(1983)
109. Ee Yugam(1983)
110. Thavalam(1983)
111. Maniyara(1983) .... Ansari
112. Visa(1983) .... Abukka
113. Snehabandham(1983)
114. Asuran(1983)
115. Justice Raja(1983)
116. Kadamba(1983)
117. Thalam Thettiya Tharattu(1983)
118. Samrambam(1983)
119. Nadi Muthal Nadi Vare(1983)
120. Varanmare Avashyamundu(1983)
121. Omanathinkal(1983)
122. Bandham(1983)
123. Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal(1983).... Thampi
124. America America (1983) ...... Jackson
125. Ee Nadu (1982) .... Krishna Pillai
126. Innalenkil Nale (1982)
127. Padayottam (1982)
128. Chambalkadu(1982)
129. Mazhu(1982)
130. Ankachamayam(1982)
131. Kazhumaram(1982)
132. Akrosham(1982)
133. Komaram(1982)
134. Mylanchi(1982)..... Abdhurahman Haji
135. Mattuvin Chattagale(1982)
136. Veedu(1982)
137. Chiriyo Chiri(1982)
138. Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam(1982)
139. John Jaffer Janardhanan(1982)
140. Aayudham(1982)
141. Idavela(1982)
142. Kattile Pattu(1982)
143. Ahimsa(1982)
144. Maruppacha(1982)
145. Thadakam(1982)
146. Ethiralikal(1982) .... Mathai
147. Irattimadhuram(1982)
148. Kanmanikkorumma(1982)
149. Beedikunjamma(1982)....Kunjamma's Father
150. Sree Ayappanum Vavarum(1982)... Otheyanan
151. Kadamba(1982)..... Keshavan
152. Postmortem (1982).... mammokka
153. Koritharicha Naal (1982)
154. Hamsageetham(1981)
155. Ahimsa (1981) .... Kunjutty
156. Sphodanam (1981)
157. Valarthu Mrigangal(1981).... Kumaran
158. Garjanam(1981)
159. Thusharam(1981)
160. Akramanam(1981)
161. Ithihasam(1981)
162. Thrasam(1981)
163. Sangarsham(1981)...... Parsha/Vikraman
164. Raktham(1981)
165. Oppol(1981)
166. Chaatta(1981) .... Velu
167. Randu Mukham(1981)
168. Swapna Ragam(1981)
169. Vazhikal Yathrakkar(1981)
170. Adimachangala(1981)
171. Poochasanyasi(1981)
172. Itha Oru Dhikkari(1981).... Govinda Panikkar
173. Attimari (1981) .... Prasad
174. Kolilakkam (1981)
175. Oppol (1980) .... Govindan
176. Lorry (1980)
177. Chandrahasam (1980)..... Bhaskaran
178. Angadi (1980)
179. Baktha Hanuman(1980)
180. Ivar(1980)
181. Prakadanam(1980)
182. Aswaradham(1980)
183. Bens Vasu(1980)
184. Ival Ee Vazhi Ithu Vare(1980)
185. Kari Puranda Jeevithangal(1980)
186. Kalika(1980)..... Jamal
187. Karimbana(1980)
188. Makaravilakku(1980)
189. Idimuzhakkam(1980) .... Govindan Unnithan
190. Lava (1980) .... Velayudhan
191. Moorkhan (1980) .... Major Chandrasekhar
192. Thenthulli(1979)
193. Yakshipparu(1979)
194. Mamankam(1979)
195. Arattu(1979)
196. Oru Ragam Pala Thalam(1979)
197. Vijayam NAmmude Senani(1979)
198. Valeduthavan Valal(1979)
199. Anubhavangale Nandi(1979)
200. Thacholi Ambu (1978)
201. Agni (1978) .... Moosa
202. Vayanadan Thampan(1978)
203. Ahalya(1978)
204. Black Belt(1978)
205. Soundaryam(1978)
206. Ashokavanam(1978)
207. Chuvanna Vithukal(1978)
208. Rowdy Ramu(1978)
209. Aparadhi(1977) .... Malayi Kunjumon
210. Njavalpazhangal(1976)
211. Panchami(1976) ... Kochuvareed
212. Chottanikkara Amma(1976)
213. Yudhabhoomi(1976)
214. Samasya(1976)
215. Adhithi (1975)
216. Uttarayanam (1975)
217. Udayam Kizhakku Thanne(1974)
218. Thacholi Marumakan Chanthu(1974)
219. PAthiravum Pakalvelichavum(1974)
220. Chenda(1973)
221. Swapnam(1973)
222. Soundarya Pooja(1973)
223. Ragging(1973)
224. Darshanam(1973)
225. Mazhakkaru(1973)
226. Mappusakshi(1972)
227. Chembarathi(1972) .... Thomas
228. Panimudakku(1972).... Balan
229. Kuttyedathi(1971).... Kuttayi
230. Nizhalattam (1970) .... Balan