Oduvil Unnikrishnan (13 February 1944 - 27 May 2006)

Oduvil Unnikrishnan

Oduvil Unnikrishnan (13 February 1944 - 27 May 2006) was an award winning Malayalam movie actor known for his versatile acting skills, known for his portrayal of classical ancient aristocratic personalities in Malayalam cinema with his unique provincial linguistic style, expressions and dialect. He was noted as a serious as well as comic actor.

Film career

Oduvil Unnikrishnan debuted the film industry in the late 1970s with a role in Darshanam, directed by P. N. Menon. His second film was Chenda, directed by A. Vincent. His early notable roles were that of a mahout in Guruvayur Keshavan, directed by Bharathan and as Subbaiyer in Sarapanjaram, directed by Hariharan. He earned public recognition through various character roles in films directed by Thoppil Bhasi, Hariharan and Sathyan Anthikkad. He has acted in more than 400 films. His memorable roles include those in Nizhalkuthu, Kathapurushan, Thooval Kottaram, Sargam, Yodha, Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu, Oru Cheru Punchiri, Aaram Thamburan and Achuvinte Amma. He could even make very brief roles like that of a idaykka player in Devasuram, directed by I. V. Sasi. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor once and for Best Supporting Actor twice.


Death

Oduvil Unnikrishnan was suffering from kidney problems. He underwent dialysis at some hospitals in Malappuram and Thrissur. Later, he was attended to a private hospital in Kozhikode. He died there on 27 May 2006 at 6 am due to Renal failure. His body was taken to his birthplace at Wadakanchery, Thrissur and cremeated at Ivarmadam, Pampady.

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[john125john]

Oduvil was a great actor, great man and most importantaly a good friend, I miss him very much. Thank you GOD for him.

[pravicpu]

Olympics kozhiyo? lol He was so natural.  especially in naadan man.

[9744350350]

a member in our family, tat was he.

[8w3m]

good but aslo in movie DHANAM he is superb.

cheer's

[Georgebrhm1984]

a versatile and a great actor...a real loss to malayalam movie......

[intelrox]

what happend to him?

[harishknair]

Sandesham

[harishknair]

Sandesham

[fuckqj]

its frm sandhasham.....will u plz post this movie