
Karamana Janardanan Nair
Known For
Acting
Born
1936-07-25
Died
2000-04-24
Biography
Karamana Janardanan Nair was one of the most famous Malayalam film actors during the 80s and 90s. He won wide acclaim, especially for the protagonist role in Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s Elippathayam. He is best remembered for his roles in Agnidevan (as Vasudeva Warrier) and Sphadikam (as Fr. Ottaplakkan). His last role was as Fr. Paulose in the movie FIR.
Most Known For

Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka
as Goda Varma

Commissioner
as Justice Mahendran

Colours of Love
as Maya's father

Elippathayam
as Unni

Spadikam
as Fr. Ottaplakkan

Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad

Mattoral
as Kaimal

Kizhakkunarum Pakshi
as Ananthu' Father

Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu
as Hajji

Mathilukal
as Karamana

Utharam
as Antony

Lal Salam
as Janardanan Potty

Ice Cream

Avidathepole Ivideyum
as Padmanabha Kurup

Dasharatham
as Manager Pillai

Puli Varunne Puli
as Commissioner

His Highness Abdullah
as Prabhakara Varma

Adhipan
as Minister

Vellanakalude Naadu
as Radhakrishnan Nair

F.I.R.
as Fr. Paulouse