G. K. Pillai
G. K. Pillai is an actor in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, credited on Viswa vikhyatharaya payyanmar (2017).
G. Keshava Pillai (July 1924 – 31 December 2021) was an Indian actor and former soldier known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He was active for 65 years, acting in more than 325 Malayalam films, and is known for revolutionising the role of the antagonist in Indian cinema and television. He was known for his acclaimed villain roles in Vadakkanpattu action films, historical films and other action films during the 70s and 80s. He took also many notable roles in family-focused films and TV shows. He is the only actor during the 80s to have accomplished most of his stunts in films without the use of stunt doubles.
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Filmography.
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Viswa vikhyatharaya payyanmar | Actor (Cameo Appearance) | Malayalam |
| 2015 | Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare | Actor (himself) | Malayalam |
| 2011 | The Metro | Actor (MP Kumbalam Varkey) | Malayalam |
| 2010 | Kaaryasthan | Actor (Puthezhathu Shankaran Nair, Sreebala's grandfather) | Malayalam |
| 2007 | Naalu Pennungal | Actor (Subadra's father in law) | Malayalam |
| 1980 | Chora Chuvanna Chora | Actor | Malayalam |
| 1956 | Manthravadi | Actor | Tamil |
Often works with.
- Anoop Chandran2 films together
- Archana Suseelan2 films together
- Beena Antony2 films together
- Bhagath Manuel2 films together
- Dileep (Gopalakrishnan P Pillai)2 films together
- Janardhanan2 films together
- K. B. Ganesh Kumar2 films together
- K.P.A.C. Lalitha2 films together
- Kalabhavan Shajohn2 films together
- Madhu2 films together
- Manoj K. Jayan2 films together
- Nishanth Sagar2 films together
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