Jagannathan (actor)

Biography

Jagannathan was born to Devakiyamma in Changanassery, Kerala, India in 1938. He did his primary education from Thuravoor L.P School, Vaikom Government School. He got training from Rashtriya Anushasan Yojan at Rajasthan and won first rank in it. He worked as Instructor at L.D.S Training Institute, Indore, Madhya Pradesh for four years. He also worked as Physical Education Officer at Neyattinkara Government High School, St. Joseph's High School, Thiruvananthapuram, Poojappura Government High School and at Javahar Bal Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. He held posts as Government Welfare officer and Govenernment Sports Director Administrator.

Movie career

He was an active member of the Malayalam theatre scene along with G. Aravindan and Nedumudi Venu. He played the noted character of Aattappandaram in the play Avanavan Kadamba written by Kavalam Narayana Panicker and directed by Aravindan. Jagannathan also directed four plays: Pathanam, Parivarthanam, Karadi and Vivahalochana.

Jagannathan's film debut was in Oridathu (1986), directed by Aravindan. He acted in over 100 Malayalam films. Ardhanaari (2012) was his last film to be released before his death. Jagannathan also played roles in many television serials, including Kairalivilasam Lodge, which made him popular among Malayali households.

Death

Jagannathan died on 8 December 2012 at Poojappura in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Family

He is married to Saraswathi Amma. The couple have a daughter Rohini, and a son Chandrasekharan. Malayalam television serial director Sivamohan Thampi is his son-in-law.

Filmography

1. Ardhanaari(2012)
2. Patham Nilayile Theevandi(2009)
3. Pakal Nakshathrangal(2008)
4. Oru Pennum Randanum(2008)
5. Pattanathil Sundaran(2003) .... Gopalakrishnan Nair
6. Punarjani(2003)
7. Ente Hridayathinte Udama(2002)
8. Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair .... Fr. Idikkula
9. Adheena(2002)
10. Thenthulli(2001)
11. Sravu(2001) .... Kochayyappan
12. Jeevan Masai(2001).... Shasthrikal
13. Stalin Sivadas (1999) .... Keshava Pilla
14. The Truth(1998)
15. Kalyana Unnikal(1997)
16. Mayoora Nritham(1996)
17. Manthrikante Pravu(1995)
18. Thacholi Varghese Chekavar(1995)
19. Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman (1995).... Sukumara Pillai
20. Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu(1994)..... Venkiti
21. Thiruda Thuruda (1993)- Tamil ...Astroleger
22. Devasuram(1993) .... Poduval
23. Pravachakan(1993)..... Chackochan
24. Aayirappara(1993).... Chandrabhanu
25. Soorya Gayathri(1992) .... Ramanathan
26. Ezhunnallathu
27. Rajashilpi(1992)
28. Simhavaalan Menon
29. Pattanathil Sundaran
30. Addehamenna Iddeham
31. kunukkitta kozhi
32. Kingini(1992)
33. Soorya Chakram(1992)
34. Aham (1992)
35. Oru Prathyeka Ariyippu (1991)...Dasappan
36. Kadalora Kattu (1991)..... Aouthakutty
37. Aanaval Mothiram(1991).... Annie's Father
38. Koodikazhcha(1991)..... Eenthapurayil Eenasu
39. Thudarkadha(1991)..... Sankarankutty
40. Souhrdam(1990).... Krishnan
41. Vachanam(1990)
42. Nale Ennundenkil(1990)
43. Marupuram(1990)
44. Kottayam Kunjachan(1990).... Mathayi
45. Samrajyam(1990).... Lakshmi's Father
46. Appu (1990).... Thamarakshan
47. Mazhavilkavadi(1989) .... Ubaid
48. Swagatham (1989) Vallabhai
49. Artham(1989).... Bookshop Owner
50. Utharam(1989)..... Subrahmaniam
51. Chanakyan(1989)....Madhava Menon's Aide
52. Dasharatham(1989) .... Sankaran Nair
53. Puravrutham(1988)
54. Sruthi(1987).... Achuthan Marar
55. Swathi Thirunal (film)(1987)
56. Theetham (1986)
57. Oridathu(1986)
58. Gramathil Ninnu (1978) not released
59. Pooram

TV Serials

Awards