Balan K Nair

Balan K Nair

April 4, 1933 · 93 years old

Balan K. Nair was a Malayalam film actor. 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.

Known For

40 titles
1
A Northern Story of Valor

A Northern Story of Valor

1989 · 2h 48m · Movie

The film offers an alternative version of the fight between two legendary Chekavars from Chanthu's perspective.

8.7
2
Amaram

Amaram

1991 · 2h 30m · Movie

An uneducated fisherman wants his daughter to be educated and become a doctor but his dreams get shattered when she falls in love with her childhood friend.

8.4
3
T.P. Balagopalan M.A.

T.P. Balagopalan M.A.

1986 · 2h 6m · Movie

Balagopalan, an educated man, strives to save his earnings for his sister's marriage. He also deals with responsibilities towards his family in a society that is ailing from widespread unemployment.

7.8
4
Thazhvaram

Thazhvaram

1990 · 2h 10m · Movie

Balan and Raju's friendly relationship turns into rivalry when Raju murders his wife and robs his hard-earned money. Balan decides to take revenge on Raju.

8.2
5
Samrajyam

Samrajyam

1990 · 2h 2m · Movie

The movie narrates the story of an underworld Don's upraise and fall.

7.4
6
Aryan

Aryan

1988 · 3h 1m · Movie

Dispossessed Brahmin Mohanlal priest moves to Bombay where he finds a new calling in the hitman business.

7.4
7
Boomiyile Rajakkanmar

Boomiyile Rajakkanmar

1987 · 2h 14m · Movie

The head of a royal family bribes the chief minister to make Mahendran, his son a politician. However, when he gets the political power, he works for the welfare of the people.

6.9
8
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam

Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam

1990 · 2h 35m · Movie

After Kunhikannen's father has a bad dream, he isn't allowed to go out anymore. When an old friend of Kunhikannan arrives, both escape and go out to the real world which he has never got to know before. But there he learns the rea...

7.0
9
Adhipan

Adhipan

1989 · 2h 15m · Movie

Prakash is a famous criminal lawyer in the city. He decides to take revenge against Mohan, who had gotten away after murdering his sister.

6.4
10
Sangham

Sangham

1988 · 2h 9m · Movie

When Kuttapayi learns about the existence of his illegitimate daughter, he tries to save her from men who plan to sell her into prostitution.

6.7
11
Mahayanam

Mahayanam

1989 · 2h 21m · Movie

Chandran (Mammootty) is a truck driver and Ravi (Mukesh), the cleaner of the truck. Chandran is very affectionate towards Ravi, for whom, Chandran is like an elder brother. Chandran spends most of his leisure time in booze and wom...

7.2
12
Indrajaalam

Indrajaalam

1990 · 2h 32m · Movie

After an underworld mafia lord, Carlos, kills a man for his selfish needs, the victim's son Kannan decides to avenge his father's death.

6.3
13
Vishnulokam

Vishnulokam

1991 · 1h 59m · Movie

Sankunni is the multi-talented star of a traveling circus troupe that comes to a village. Sankunni falls in love with Savithrikutty. But, the evil Prathapa Varma also has his mind set on her.

6.4
14
Nineteen Twenty One

Nineteen Twenty One

1988 · 3h 17m · Movie

The film focuses on bullock cart driver Khader (Mammootty), a retired Corporal and World War I veteran, and Unni Krishnan (Suresh Gopi), a hardline nationalist revolutionary from a family of Hindu landlords. Both men join the brig...

6.6
15
Shree Krishnaparanthu

Shree Krishnaparanthu

1984 · 2h 34m · Movie

A carefree prodigy takes the responsibility of the sorcerer after his ancestor expires. He becomes the most powerful one with guidance from the ghost of his ancestors and the blessings of his family deity. He foresee the future, c...

6.5
16
Appu

Appu

1990 · 2h 19m · Movie

Appu is an honest young man who falls in love with Sarojini, who doesn't like him. One day Sarojini is found raped and murdered. Appu tries to find the culprits.

6.2
17
Keli

Keli

1991 · 2h 2m · Movie

Narayanankutty, a differently-abled man who owns a stationery shop, gets caught in a murder case. He must seek help in the investigation and prove his innocence.

7.3
18
Unaroo

Unaroo

1984 · 2h 30m · Movie

This is the story of a group of workers who defy their union leaders in order to help a new factory materialize.

7.1
19
Adimakal Udamakal

Adimakal Udamakal

1987 · 2h 29m · Movie

A company owner who is at loggerheads with a trade union hires a new manager, Mohan. Raghavan, however, offers an innovative suggestion to save the company but pays a huge price for it.

7.1
20
Midhya

Midhya

1990 · 2h 21m · Movie

A lone business tycoon gets invited to spend the holidays in the countryside with the family of his subordinate, who is the brother of his former deceased business partner.

7.6
22
Ahimsa

Ahimsa

1981 · Movie

Talks about the Hindu-Muslim politics and conflicts in Kerala which connects with triggered by some of the feudal lords. The movie urges the audience with the importance of non-violence.

7.2
23
Angaadi

Angaadi

1980 · 2h 45m · Movie

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.

7.0
24
Mukhamukham

Mukhamukham

1984 · 1h 47m · Movie

The film starts in the early 1950s showing Sridharan, the protagonist, as a very popular communist leader and trade union activist. He is forced to go underground after his name was associated with the murder of the owner of a til...

7.1
25
Purappad

Purappad

1990 · 2h 22m · Movie

A village where communal clashes occur gets destroyed by a flood and the villagers move to a new place. However, this natural destruction unites them regardless of their religion.

5.7
26
Mukthi

Mukthi

1988 · 2h 22m · Movie

A upright District Collector from modest beginnings faces challenges in fulfilling his duties honestly.

7.0
27
Abkari

Abkari

1988 · Movie

Small-time employees Vasu and Chacko work for Sreekandan, a liquor contractor. Soon, both start their own liquor business that brings them profits along with dangerous enemies.

5.1
28
Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam

Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam

1982 · 2h 0m · Movie

Deepthi and Ravi, who are siblings lives separately after their parents divorced. However, Deepthi faces many challenges when she goes in search of Ravi after many years.

6.7
29
Vayanadan Thampan

Vayanadan Thampan

1978 · 1h 40m · Movie

Vayanadan Thamban is nearing his death he starts to worship devils and comes across a devil Karimuthey.Vayanadan Thamban requests him to grant everlasting youth to which Karimuthey agrees on a request that he should sacrifice 10 v...

6.5
30
Jeevante Jeevan

Jeevante Jeevan

1985 · 2h 8m · Movie

After the death of his wife, Jayant, a struggling wrestler, starts living his life merely for the sake of his son, Biju.

8.1
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Visa

1983 · 2h 6m · Movie

A young married man struggles to earn a living. In order to make money, he decides to go abroad, but he ends up in more trouble when he tries to get a visa.

6.6
32
Asthram

Asthram

1983 · 1h 50m · Movie

Nair and Rekha lead a happy life but things take a turn when she falls in love with Balu, a man whom Nair treats as a brother.

6.1
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Ivide Thudangunnu

1984 · 2h 17m · Movie

Krishnakumar is an orphan and a policeman who lives with his younger sister Sheela. Sheela falls in love with her classmate Babu and Krisnhakumar accepts him as his brother in law. But tragedy strikes the couple on their honeymoon...

6.0
34
Attimari

Attimari

1981 · 2h 12m · Movie

When a man finds his wife cheating on him, he leaves her and brings up his son on his own. Years later, his fortune changes, but he is forced to face the demons of his past.

5.4
35
Meen

Meen

1980 · 2h 25m · Movie

Story of a challenging fisherman who adapted with the changing times. But an old incident shadows him which lead to revenge. The Fisherman.

6.5
36
Ithile Iniyum Varu

Ithile Iniyum Varu

1986 · 2h 34m · Movie

Aravindan, an honest journalist, starts his own newspaper company to expose the illegal activities of an influential politician. To stop him, the politician makes his personal life a nightmare.

7.5