Jagathy Sreekumar
Born January 05, 1951 (Age: 75)
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Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Thiru-Kochi
Biography
Jagathy Sreekumar (born Sreekumar Achary, January 5, 1951) is one of the greatest comic actors in Indian cinema and a true legend of Malayalam films. Nicknamed Nataka Nayakan and often called the “King of Comedy” in Kerala, he has acted in more than 1,500 films, making him one of the most prolific actors in the world. Beginning his career in the 1970s, Jagathy quickly became indispensable for his impeccable timing, improvisational genius, and ability to steal scenes. He was equally at ease in slapstick, satire, drama, and villainous roles. His iconic films include Kilukkam (1991), In Harihar Nagar (1990), Yodha (1992), Mimics Parade (1991), Kalyanaraman (2002), Meesa Madhavan (2002), CID Moosa (2003), Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu (1986), Udayananu Tharam (2005), and Katha Parayumbol (2007). Many of his one liners and characters remain etched in Malayalam pop culture. Over his five decade long career, Jagathy won numerous accolades, including five Kerala State Film Awards for Supporting Actor and Comedy roles, and is widely regarded as the benchmark for comedy acting in Malayalam cinema. Though his career was cut short by a tragic car accident in 2012, his legacy as Malayalam cinema’s most beloved comedian lives on, with an unparalleled body of work that continues to entertain new generations.
Jagathy Sreekumar (born Sreekumar Achary, January 5, 1951) is one of the greatest comic actors in Indian cinema and a true legend of Malayalam films. Nicknamed Nataka Nayakan and often called the “King of Comedy” in Kerala, he has acted in more than 1,500 films, making him one of the most prolific actors in the world.
Beginning his career in the 1970s, Jagathy quickly became indispensable for his impeccable timing, improvisational genius, and ability to steal scenes. He was equally at ease in slapstick, satire, drama, and villainous roles. His iconic films include Kilukkam (1991), In Harihar Nagar (1990), Yodha (1992), Mimics Parade (1991), Kalyanaraman (2002), Meesa Madhavan (2002), CID Moosa (2003), Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu (1986), Udayananu Tharam (2005), and Katha Parayumbol (2007). Many of his one liners and characters remain etched in Malayalam pop culture.
Over his five decade long career, Jagathy won numerous accolades, including five Kerala State Film Awards for Supporting Actor and Comedy roles, and is widely regarded as the benchmark for comedy acting in Malayalam cinema.
Though his career was cut short by a tragic car accident in 2012, his legacy as Malayalam cinema’s most beloved comedian lives on, with an unparalleled body of work that continues to entertain new generations.
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Filmography
Grandmaster
2012
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as Rashid
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Age: 61
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Today is that Wedding
2011
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as kunjumon's father
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Age: 60
Christian Brothers
2011
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as Kochuthomma
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Age: 60
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Mohabbath
2011
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Age: 60
Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
2010
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as Kundukuzhy Achan
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Age: 59
Pranchiyettan & The Saint
2010
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as Pandit Deena Dayal
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Age: 59
Malarvaadi Arts Club
2010
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as Raghavan
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Age: 59
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
2009
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as Kanara Menon
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Age: 58
Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded
2009
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as Ashok Kumar
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Age: 58
Madambi
2008
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as Advocate Mohan Kumar
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Age: 57
Twenty 20
2008
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as Sankarettan
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Age: 57
Speed Track
2007
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as K. T. Kunjavara
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Age: 56
Abraham And Lincoln
2007
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Age: 56
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Jayam
2006
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Age: 55
Classmates
2006
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as Fr. Esthappaan
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Age: 55
Chess
2006
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as Narayanan
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Age: 55
Rasathanthram
2006
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as Vettivel Sundara Pandyan
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Age: 55
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Nottam
2006
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as Unni
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Age: 55
Naran
2005
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as Member Kuruppu
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Age: 54
Symphony
2004
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as Dominic
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Age: 53
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Savithriyude Aranjanam
2002
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as Achu Maash
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Age: 51
Meesa Madhavan
2002
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as Krishnavilasom Bhageerathan Pillai
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Age: 51
Kakke Kakke Koodevide
2002
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Age: 51
Aanamuttathe Aangalamar
2000
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as Ramakrishnan Unni
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Age: 49
Vinayapoorvam Vidyadharan
2000
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as Vidhyadharan Nair
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Age: 49
Dreams
2000
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Age: 49
Priyam
2000
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as Unni
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Age: 49
Ingane Oru Nilapakshi
2000
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Age: 49
Varnakkazhchakal
2000
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Age: 49
Mazha
2000
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as Vaikunda Shastrikal
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Age: 49
Sradha
2000
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Age: 49
Mister Butler
2000
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as Achayan
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Age: 49
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Melevaryathe Malakhakkuttikal
2000
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as K K Warrier
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Age: 49
Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram
2000
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as Shivaraman
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Age: 49
Nadan Pennum Natupramaniyum
2000
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as Unni Pilla
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Age: 49
Darling Darling
2000
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as Appachan
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Age: 49
Narasimham
2000
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as Poovalli Chandrabhanu
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Age: 49
Daivathinte Makan
2000
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as Thankappan
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Age: 49
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Millennium Stars
2000
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Age: 48
Charlie Chaplin
1999
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as Chaplin
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Age: 48
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Varum Varathirikilla
1999
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Age: 47
Manthrimaalikayil Manasammatham
1998
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as Samaran
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Age: 47
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Dravidan
1998
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Age: 47
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Chenaparambile Aanakkaryam
1998
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Age: 47
Malabaril Ninnoru Manimaaran
1998
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as Unnithan
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Age: 46
The Good Boys
1997
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as Vikraman Nair
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Age: 46
Five Star Hospital
1997
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Age: 46
Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar
1996
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as Pushpull Raghavan
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Age: 45
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Lalanam
1996
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as Karuparambil Sunny
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Age: 45
Mayoora Nritham
1996
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Age: 45
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Poothumbiyum Poovalanmarum
1996
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as S.I. Podiyan Chettiyar
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Age: 44
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Kaatttile Thadi Thevarude Ana
1995
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Age: 44
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Santhanagopalam
1994
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Age: 43
Ithu Manjukaalam
1993
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as Dr. Kaya
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Age: 41
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Chevalier Michael
1992
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Age: 41
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Nakshthrakoodaram
1992
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as Bhaskara Kurup
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Age: 41
Mukhamudra
1992
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as Idiminnal Eaneshan
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Age: 41
Ponnurukkum Pakshi
1992
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as Krishnan
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Age: 41
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May Dhinam
1991
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Age: 40
Daivasahayam Lucky Centre
1991
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as Thankappan Pilla
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Age: 40
Ezhunnallathu
1991
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as Soman Pilla
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Age: 40
Souhrudam
1991
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as Mathachan
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Age: 40
Ganamela
1991
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as Ganapathi
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Age: 40
Thudar Katha
1991
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Age: 39
Agni Nilavu
1991
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as Kumar
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Age: 39
Champion Thomas
1990
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as Velayudhan
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Age: 39
Mindapoochakku Kalyanam
1990
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as Sahadevan
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Age: 39
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Rajavazhcha
1990
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Age: 39
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Randam Varavu
1990
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as Gopi
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Age: 39
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Chuvanna Kannukal
1990
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Age: 39
Kadathanadan Ambadi
1990
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as Karkodakan
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Age: 39
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Ambili Ammavan
1986
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Age: 35
Kulambadikal
1986
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Age: 35
Nimishangal
1986
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Age: 35
Malarum Kiliyum
1986
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Age: 35
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Annoru Ravil
1986
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as Vicky
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Age: 35
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Onningu Vannengil
1985
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as Esthappan
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Age: 34
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Alakadalinakkare
1984
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Age: 33
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Aayiram Abilashangal
1984
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Age: 33
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Chakkarayumma
1984
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as Rehman
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Age: 33
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Kodathi
1984
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as Vasu
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Age: 33
Rathilayam
1983
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Age: 32
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Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira
1982
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as Rajappan
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Age: 31
Kaalam
1982
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Age: 31
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Idiyum Minnalum
1982
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Age: 31
Gaanam
1982
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Age: 30
Madalasa
1978
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as Cinema Director
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Age: 27
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Mudramothiram
1978
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Age: 27
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Poojakkedukkatha Pookkal
1977
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Age: 26
Hello Darling
1975
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as Vijayan
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Age: 24
Kanyakumari
1974
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Age: 23