Jayan

AKA: Krishnan Nair
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1939-07-25

Kollam, Travancore

Biography

Krishnan Nair, better known by his stage name Jayan, was an Indian film actor, naval officer, stunt performer and cultural icon of the 1970s. He starred in over 120 Malayalam films.

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Cast RolesCast Roles Played = {65}

Bheeman

1980-05-16 0

Idi muzhakkam

A group of villagers come together to fight against the atrocities of their landlords and amongst them is Bheeman, a man who turns against his master of several years and joins the revolution. ...
Genre :Drama, Action, Comedy

Velu

1979-11-30 0

Kazhukan

The lives of Velu, a rowdy, and Malathi, a prostitute, get complicated after they marry and decide to turn over a new leaf. However, the demons from their past lives keep haunting them at every step. ...
Genre :Drama

1979-12-14 0

Kallu Karthyayini

Malayalam language film starring Jayan and Prameela. ...
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1977-12-09 0

Tholkkan Enikku Manassilla

Malayalam language film directed by T Hariharan ...
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1977-12-30 0

Randu Lokam

A virtuous middle class man marries the reluctant, egoistic daughter of his village landlord. His life turns upside-down when his wife starts throwing tantrums on a daily basis. ...
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Bullet Babu

1979-04-12 0

Irumbazhikal

Irumbazhikal is a 1979 Indian Malayalam Action. Drama film, directed by A. B. Raj. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Jayabharathi and K. P. Ummer in the lead roles. ...
Genre :Action

Manushyan

1980-01-01 0

Kaantha Valayam

The film explores the powerful magnetic attraction between the heroine Mary Hans and a Mysterious Stranger. ...
Genre :Drama

Gopi, Ravi

1979-11-19 0

Aavesham

A heroic man effortlessly fights against many wild animals to protect his sister, who falls into trouble after getting targetted by her husband's evil employer. ...
Genre :Action

Raghu

1981-01-09 0

Ariyappedatha Rahasyam

Thampy, a smuggler and a womaniser, is unaware of the twins that he has fathered with Sarojama. However, things take a turn when the twins soon plot his downfall. ...
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Balachandran

1978-11-30 0

Mochanam

Balachandran is in love with his employee Sreedevi. His mother would prefer that he marry his cousin Meera. However, when he proposes to Sreedevi, she reveals that she's happily engaged to be married ...
Genre :Drama, Romance

1982-05-07 0

Komaram

Genre :Drama

1980-08-23 0

Meen

Kuriakose engages in a relationship with a woman but later marries someone else. Years later, Rajan, Kuriakose's son, seeks revenge on him for abandoning his mother. ...
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Vijayn / Rajan Varma

1980-08-22 0

Sakthi

The story opens with two men travelling in an ambassador's car to a bungalow, not knowing how to get there. On the way they see a black magician who is Jayan's character's uncle. They ask him the way ...
Genre :Thriller, Horror

Ferryboat Man

1977-08-27 6.5

Itha Ivide Vare

Itha Ivide Vare is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by IV Sasi and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Jayabharathi and MG Soman in lead roles.After the huge success of this ...
Genre :Drama

Babu, Gopi

1980-12-17 0

Manushya Mrugam

Chandran and Babu grow from rags to riches by illegal means. Chandran wishes to marry Daisy, who was part of their operations. But Babu advises him to kill her as she knows all their secrets. ...
Genre :Action

Rajan

1981-02-13 0

Kolilakkam

Three brothers, who get separated at birth, face several trials and tribulations when they try to make an effort to reunite. ...
Genre :Drama, Crime

Ramachandran

1979-12-01 0

Angakkuri

The life of a wrongfully imprisoned man gets ruined due to the time he spends in jail. However, after his release, he vows revenge on those who framed him. ...
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Bhargavan

1981-02-26 0

Sanchari

Sanchari is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Boban Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Mohanlal and Adoor Bhasi in lead roles. The film had musical score by K. J. Yesuda ...
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Bappu /Kutty(Bappu's Son)

1978-10-27 0

Thacholi Ambu

Thacholi Ambu is a 1978 Malayalam-language film starring Prem Nazir, Sivaji Ganesan, Ravikumar and Jayan. Directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan, it was the first cinemascope film in Malayalam. Pr ...
Genre :Drama

1978-09-14 0

Mukkuvane Snehicha Bhootham

Mukkuvane Snehicha Bhootham is a 1978 movie in Malayalam language directed by Sasikumar. The lead roles were played by Soman and Unny Mary ...
Genre :Fantasy

Elavannoor Idumban

1977-04-07 0

Kannappanunni

Kannappanunni is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film based on Kalaripayattu, the traditional martial art of India. It was the 100th film featuring Prem Nazir and Sheela as the leading pair. It was Udaya Stud ...
Genre :

Unnikurup

1978-07-17 7.2

Kadathanaattu Maakkam

Kadathanaattu Maakkam is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Sheela and Sukumari in lead roles. The film had musical score by G. ...
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Vanchiyoor Surasu

1980-08-15 0

Paalattu Kunjikannan

Paalattu Kunjikannan is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Boban Kunchacko. ...
Genre :Drama, Action

Mohan

1976-12-23 0

Amrithavaahini

Amrithavaahini is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed J. Sasikumar. The film stars and Prem Nazir, Sharada, Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair and Adoor Bhasiin lead roles. The film had musical score by A. ...
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Dr. John

1974-11-10 0

Poonthenaruvi

Shaji and Vimala are college pals. Shaji, a drug addict, is in love with Vimala. But she romances Sunny, the son of her college's principal. Sunny's greedy mother fixes up their marriage. ...
Genre :

1980-02-15 0

Kari Puranda Jeevithangal

This film is directed by J Sasikumar. The film had musical score by M K Arjunan. ...
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Dr. Jayakrishnan

1978-01-26 6

Madanolsavam

Raju, a young man, falls in love with Elizabeth, a beautiful woman, from his college. Though the couple start a life together, the doctor reveals to Raju that Elizabeth may not live long enough. ...
Genre :Drama, Romance

Sudhakaran

1977-12-23 0

Acharam Ammini osaram Omana

Ammini is the daughter of Sivan Pilla Muthalaali. Sivan Pillai was one of the richest man in the locality years ago. However he spoiled all wealth once he became addicted to gambling. Now they are sta ...
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Chandrasekharan

1979-03-02 6

Sarapancharam

Soudamini's husband has been paralysed and rendered impotent. Living with her old husband she likes the servant, Chandrasekharan. And She eventually marries him but later discovers that he has had rel ...
Genre :Drama, Romance

1975-05-02 0

Tourist Bungalow

Genre :

1975-05-23 0

Ullasa Yaathra

Genre :

1975-08-20 0

Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre

Genre :

Chandran's father

1976-10-29 1

Pick Pocket

Genre :

1975-09-05 0

Sooryavamsham

Genre :

Naxalite

1972-11-14 0

Postmane Kananilla

Ramu, a postman, gives shelter to a girl, who has escaped from the hands of a few Naxalites. However, problems arise when his fiance's parents doubt him to be a Naxalite as they find a gun with him. ...
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Babu

1976-10-07 0

Madhuram Thirumadhuram

Genre :

1974-02-14 0

Shapamoksham

Genre :

1976-01-30 0

Paalkkadal

Genre :

1976-01-24 0

Panchami

A newly-appointed forest ranger embarks on a journey to uncover the mysterious death of his predecessor with the help of an expelled tribal chief's daughter. ...
Genre :

1976-01-09 0

Agni Pushpam

Genre :Drama

1976-10-03 0

Mallanum Mathevanum

Genre :

1976-10-01 0

Rajaankanam

Genre :

1976-12-03 0

Kamadhenu

Chandran, a farmer, leaves his village when he is falsely accused of a murder. He faces many challenges when he goes to an unknown city for a living. ...
Genre :

1980-04-11 0

Benz Vasu

Vasu, a rich businessman, hates women as he had to witness his mother's illicit relationship. However, his life takes a turn when he falls for a beautiful girl. ...
Genre :Action

SI Vijayan

1980-11-27 0

Nayattu

A little boy's parents get murdered by an unknown person. Years later, the boy grows up to become a police inspector and comes across the culprit. ...
Genre :Action, Drama

1980-10-16 0

Karimpana

Muthan gets job as the labour of a sayippu.problems starts when he crashes with sayippu's wife ...
Genre :Action, Drama

Suresh

1978-12-08 6

Lisa

A shy village girl becomes possessed by a demon and an exorcist is called to help her. ...
Genre :Drama, Horror

1979-12-21 0

Sikharangal

A 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sheela ...
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Seema

1981-08-14 0

Thadavara

Thadavara is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by Augustine Prakash. The film stars Jayan, K. P. Ummer, M. N. Nambiar and Seema in the lead roles. ...
Genre :Action, Drama

Vinod

1980-04-18 0

Moorkhan

A man decides to take revenge against a businessman for ruining his life. He decides to cheat his daughter by pretending to be in love with her, but life takes a turn when he really falls for her. ...
Genre :Action, Crime

Uppuli

1980-05-09 0

Poottaatha Poottukkal

Fissures occur in a married couple's relationship when they are unable to conceive a child. The wife is later enamoured by a young man who gives her attention. What happens next forms the rest of the ...
Genre :Drama

Collector (Cameo)

1978-04-28 0

Randu Penkuttikal

Randu Penkuttikal is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Mohan from a screenplay by Surasu, which is partially based on the novel of the same name by V. T. Nandakumar. This movie is one ...
Genre :Romance, Drama

Rajan Dev

1979-07-20 0

Sayoojyam

Sayoojyam is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by G. Premkumar and produced by Sukuprasad. The film stars Jayabharathi, M. G. Soman, Jayan and Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair in the lead roles. The fi ...
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Suresh

1980-02-28 0

Love in Singapore

Fate brings back the two brothers, Premachandran and Suresh, together after years of quarrel. Now, they join forces to avenge their father's death, who was killed by mafia don Sethu. ...
Genre :Action, Drama, Romance

1980-12-31 0

Agni Saram

Agnisaram is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film directed and produced by A. B. Raj. The film stars Jose Prakash Jayabharathi and Jayan in the lead roles. ...
Genre :Action, Drama, Romance

1977-02-10 0

Aasheervaadam

Aasheervaadam is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Thayyil Kunjikandan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, Sheela, K. P. Ummer and Bahadoor in the lead r ...
Genre :Drama

1977-08-26 0

Ormakal Marikkumo?

Chandrasekharan suspects his wife Parvati of cheating and kills her. After several years, she reincarnates as Amini and tells him the truth. ...
Genre :Drama

1978-02-17 0

Kaathirunna Nimisham

Genre :Romance, Drama

1978-02-24 0

Anumodhanam

Anumodhanam is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Thayyil Kunjikandan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Jayan, Sankaradi, Raghavan and Bahadoor in the lead roles. The fil ...
Genre :Drama

1977-11-10 0

Aadhya Paadam

Aadhya Paadam is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Adoor Bhasi. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sheela, Sridevi and Jayan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. ...
Genre :Drama

Babu

1980-04-08 3

Angaadi

Babu, a laborer works for the welfare of the people and fights against injustice in the society. However, he faces many challenges when he encounters an evil businessman. ...
Genre :Action, Thriller

1980-11-14 0

Anthappuram

Anthappuram is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. G. Rajasekharan and produced by BVK Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir, Ambika, Jayan and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in lead roles. The film had musical ...
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Adimakannu

1980-04-18 0

Ithikkara Pakky

Ithikkara Pakki, a daily-wage labourer, fights against a wealthy landlord when he tries to trouble the villagers. Things get worse when he falls in love with the landlord's daughter. ...
Genre :Action, Drama, History

1978-12-17 0

Jayikkanay Janichavan

Jayikkaanaay Janichavan is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Prem Nazir, M. G. Soman, Jayan, Sheela and Jagathy Sreekumar in the ...
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1979-09-01 0

Oru Raagam Pala Thaalam

Raju is a poor man who struggles to earn a living. His life takes a turn when a rich businessman offers him a job seeing his innocence. ...
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