Janardhanan
Acting
1946-07-24 · Vaikom, Kerala, India
Janardhanan is a Malayalam film actor. In 1969, he acted in Veettu Mrugam directed by P. Venu. He is known for his style of handling humor and his iconic voice. He started his career playing brusque villains in the 1970s but later went on to establish himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was his role in the 1988 film Oru CBI Diary Kurippu, which brought out his comic skills. However, he was typecast as a comedian only after the 1993 film Meleparambil Aanveedu. Apart from stereotyped Hindu/Muslim/Christian characters, he has the distinction of portraying a Sikh and a Jewish character.
Filmography
Sarvam Maya
2025 · Movie
Hridayapoorvam
2025 · Movie
Oru Kattil Oru Muri
2024 · Movie
Nagendran’s Honeymoons
2024 · Series
Voice of Sathyanathan
2023 · Movie
2018
2023 · Movie
Autorickshawkkarante Bharya
2022 · Movie
Paappan
2022 · Movie
Big Brother
2020 · Movie
Jack & Daniel
2019 · Movie
Pattabhiraman
2019 · Movie
Vishudha Pusthakam
2019 · Movie
Kuttymama
2019 · Movie
Oru Yamandan Premakadha
2019 · Movie
Childhood Friends
2019 · Movie
Abrahaminte Santhathikal
2018 · Movie
Panchavarnathatha
2018 · Movie
Captain
2018 · Movie
Masterpiece
2017 · Movie
LavaKusha
2017 · Movie
Lal Salam
2017 · Series
Achayans
2017 · Movie
Rakshadhikari Baiju (Oppu)
2017 · Movie
Georgettan's Pooram
2017 · Movie
Fukri
2017 · Movie
Marupadi
2016 · Movie
Moonam Naal Njayarazhcha
2016 · Movie
Utopiayile Rajavu
2015 · Movie
Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare
2015 · Movie
Bhaskar The Rascal
2015 · Movie
Avatharam
2014 · Movie
Ring Master
2014 · Movie
My Dear Mummy
2014 · Movie
Konthayum Poonoolum
2014 · Movie
Mannar Mathai Speaking 2
2014 · Movie
Salalah Mobiles
2014 · Movie
Nadodimannan
2013 · Movie
Careebeyans
2013 · Movie
Black Butterfly
2013 · Movie
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
2013 · Movie
Maad Dad
2013 · Movie
Karmayodha
2012 · Movie
Madirasi
2012 · Movie
Theevram
2012 · Movie
Trivandrum Lodge
2012 · Movie
Namukku Parkkan
2012 · Movie
Thiruvambadi Thamban
2012 · Movie
The King & The Commissioner
2012 · Movie
Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O.
2012 · Movie
Venicile Vyapari
2011 · Movie
Ulakam Chuttum Valiban
2011 · Movie
Collector
2011 · Movie
Violin
2011 · Movie
Lucky Jokers
2011 · Movie
Nadakame Ulakam
2011 · Movie
Payyans
2011 · Movie
Makeup Man
2011 · Movie
Kudumbasree Travels
2011 · Movie
Best of Luck
2010 · Movie
Kaaryasthan
2010 · Movie
Chekavar
2010 · Movie
Elsamma Enna Aankutty
2010 · Movie
Malarvaadi Arts Club
2010 · Movie
Pramani
2010 · Movie
Mummy & Me
2010 · Movie
Bodyguard
2010 · Movie
Chattambinadu
2009 · Movie
Seetha Kalyanam
2009 · Movie
Utharaswayamvaram
2009 · Movie
Robin Hood
2009 · Movie
Loudspeaker
2009 · Movie
Oru Black & White Kudumbam
2009 · Movie
Ee Pattanathil Bhootham
2009 · Movie
Moz & Cat
2009 · Movie
Samastha Keralam PO
2009 · Movie
2 Harihar Nagar
2009 · Movie
Aayirathil Oruvan
2009 · Movie
Kadha, Samvidhanam Kunchacko
2009 · Movie
Love in Singapore
2009 · Movie
Makante Achan
2009 · Movie
Crazy Gopalan
2008 · Movie
Mayabazar
2008 · Movie
Minnaminnikoottam
2008 · Movie
Magic Lamp
2008 · Movie
Twenty 20
2008 · Movie
Annan Thambi
2008 · Movie
Malabar Wedding
2008 · Movie
College Kumaran
2008 · Movie
Roudram
2008 · Movie
Nasrani
2007 · Movie
Hallo
2007 · Movie
July 4
2007 · Movie
Khaki
2007 · Movie
Panthayakozhi
2007 · Movie
Paranju Theeratha Visheshangal
2007 · Movie
Inspector Garud
2007 · Movie
Kanaka Simhasanam
2006 · Movie
Jayam
2006 · Movie
Pathaka
2006 · Movie
Red Salute
2006 · Movie
Chess
2006 · Movie
Highway Police
2006 · Movie
Thuruppugulan
2006 · Movie
Kilukkam Kilukilukkam
2006 · Movie
Nottam
2006 · Movie
The Tiger
2005 · Movie
Kadha
2005 · Movie
Rappakal
2005 · Movie
5 Fingers
2005 · Movie
Alice in Wonderland
2005 · Movie
Thommanum Makkalum
2005 · Movie
Immini Nalloraal
2005 · Movie
Udayananu Tharam
2005 · Movie
Black
2004 · Movie
Kadhavaseshan
2004 · Movie
Vettam
2004 · Movie
Natturajavu
2004 · Movie
Mayilattam
2004 · Movie
Thalamelam
2004 · Movie
Njaan Salperu Raman Kutty
2004 · Movie
Chathikkatha Chanthu
2004 · Movie
Udayam
2004 · Movie
Sethurama Iyer CBI
2004 · Movie
Vamanapuram Bus Route
2004 · Movie
Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu
2003 · Movie
Mizhi Randilum
2003 · Movie
Ivar
2003 · Movie
Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam
2003 · Movie
Sadanandante Samayam
2003 · Movie
Chronic Bachelor
2003 · Movie
Gramophone
2003 · Movie
Kattuchembakam
2002 · Movie
Thandavam
2002 · Movie
Kaiyethum Doorath
2002 · Movie
Snehithan
2002 · Movie
Kuberan
2002 · Movie
Bamboo Boys
2002 · Movie
Chirikkudukka
2002 · Movie
One Man Show
2001 · Movie
Nariman
2001 · Movie
Randam Bhavam
2001 · Movie
Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka
2001 · Movie
Dubai
2001 · Movie
Karumadikkuttan
2001 · Movie
Rakshasa Rajavu
2001 · Movie
Naranathu Thamburan
2001 · Movie
Nagaravadhu
2001 · Movie
Devadoothan
2000 · Movie
Dreams
2000 · Movie
Swayamvarapanthal
2000 · Movie
Mister Butler
2000 · Movie
Mark Antony
2000 · Movie
Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram
2000 · Movie
Darling Darling
2000 · Movie
Daivathinte Makan
2000 · Movie
F.I.R.
1999 · Movie
Njangal Santhushtaranu
1999 · Movie
Crime File
1999 · Movie
Vazhunnor
1999 · Movie
Friends
1999 · Movie
Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum
1999 · Movie
Ustaad
1999 · Movie
Pathram
1999 · Movie
Chandamama
1999 · Movie
American Ammayi
1999 · Movie
Meenathil Thalikettu
1998 · Movie
Punjabi House
1998 · Movie
Mayilpeelikkavu
1998 · Movie
Summer in Bethlehem
1998 · Movie
The Truth
1998 · Movie
Ormacheppu
1998 · Movie
Superman
1997 · Movie
Junior Mandrake
1997 · Movie
Karunyam
1997 · Movie
Hitler Brothers
1997 · Movie
Kilukil Pambaram
1997 · Movie
Poonilamazha
1997 · Movie
Kadhanayakan
1997 · Movie
The Good Boys
1997 · Movie
Varnapakittu
1997 · Movie
Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam
1997 · Movie
Ancharakalyanam
1997 · Movie
The Car
1997 · Movie
Killikurushiyile Kudumba Mela
1997 · Movie
Aniyathipraavu
1997 · Movie
Kanjirappally Kariachan
1996 · Movie
Mimics Super 1000
1996 · Movie
Tom & Jerry
1996 · Movie
Devaraagam
1996 · Movie
Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran
1996 · Movie
Manthrika Kuthira
1996 · Movie
Mookkilla Rajyathu Murimookkan Rajavu
1996 · Movie
Minnaminuginum Minnukettu
1995 · Movie
Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava
1995 · Movie
Three Men Army
1995 · Movie
Sindoora Rekha
1995 · Movie
Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman
1995 · Movie
Puthukkottayile Puthumanavalan
1995 · Movie
Thacholi Varghese Chekavar
1995 · Movie
Mangalam Veettil Manaseswari Gupta
1995 · Movie
Kaatttile Thadi Thevarude Ana
1995 · Movie
Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam
1995 · Movie
Parvathy Parinayam
1995 · Movie
Aadyathe Kanmani
1995 · Movie
Highway
1995 · Movie
Achan Raajavu Appan Jethavu
1995 · Movie
Mannar Mathai Speaking
1995 · Movie
Pai Brothers
1995 · Movie
Vadhu Doctoranu
1994 · Movie
Vishnu
1994 · Movie
Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu
1994 · Movie
Vardhakya Puranam
1994 · Movie
C.I.D. Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed
1994 · Movie
Ponthan Mada
1994 · Movie
Bharanakoodam
1994 · Movie
Kinnaripuzhayoram
1994 · Movie
Pingami
1994 · Movie
Janam
1993 · Movie
Palayam
1993 · Movie
Ekalavyan
1993 · Movie
Porutham
1993 · Movie
Addeham Enna Iddeham
1993 · Movie
Mafia
1993 · Movie
Midhunam
1993 · Movie
Maya Mayooram
1993 · Movie
Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans
1993 · Movie
Devasuram
1993 · Movie
Vatsalyam
1993 · Movie
Kabuliwala
1993 · Movie
Meleparambil Aanveedu
1993 · Movie
Dhruvam
1993 · Movie
Koushalam
1993 · Movie
Yaadhavam
1993 · Movie
Soorya Gayathri
1992 · Movie
Kizhakkan Pathrose
1992 · Movie
Kallanum Polisum
1992 · Movie
My Dear Muthachan
1992 · Movie
Sadayam
1992 · Movie
Aadhaaram
1992 · Movie
Apaaratha
1992 · Movie
Poochakkaru Mani Kettum
1992 · Movie
Ootty Pattanam
1992 · Movie
Ennodishtam Koodamo
1992 · Movie
May Dhinam
1991 · Movie
Godfather
1991 · Movie
Kilukkampetti
1991 · Movie
Adwaytham
1991 · Movie
Adayalam
1991 · Movie
Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu
1991 · Movie
Nattu Vishesham
1991 · Movie
Lal Salam
1990 · Movie
Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom
1990 · Movie
Appu
1990 · Movie
Arhatha
1990 · Movie
Randam Varavu
1990 · Movie
No. 20 Madras Mail
1990 · Movie
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
1990 · Movie
News
1989 · Movie
Jagratha
1989 · Movie
Adhipan
1989 · Movie
Vandanam
1989 · Movie
Naaduvazhikal
1989 · Movie
Varavelpu
1989 · Movie
Adikkurippu
1989 · Movie
Charithram
1989 · Movie
Prabhatham Chuvanna Theruvil
1989 · Movie
Mukthi
1988 · Movie
Oohakachavadam
1988 · Movie
Thanthram
1988 · Movie
August 1
1988 · Movie
Abkari
1988 · Movie
1921
1988 · Movie
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu
1988 · Movie
Nalkkavala
1987 · Movie
Aankiliyude Tharattu
1987 · Movie
Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam
1987 · Movie
Vrutham
1987 · Movie
Nadodikkattu
1987 · Movie
Irupatham Noottandu
1987 · Movie
Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu
1987 · Movie
Ee Kaikalil
1986 · Movie
Nimishangal
1986 · Movie
Aavanazhi
1986 · Movie
Yuvajanotsavam
1986 · Movie
Sukhamo Devi
1986 · Movie
Abhayam Thedi
1986 · Movie
Gandhinagar 2nd Street
1986 · Movie
Niramulla Ravukal
1986 · Movie
Kathodu Kathoram
1985 · Movie
Mulamoottil Adima
1985 · Movie
Uyarangalil
1984 · Movie
Sandyakkenthinu Sindhooram
1984 · Movie
Alakadalinakkare
1984 · Movie
Ivide Thudangunnu
1984 · Movie
Kadamattathachan
1984 · Movie
Aalkkoottathil Thaniye
1984 · Movie
Adiyozhukkukal
1984 · Movie
Lakshmana Rekha
1984 · Movie
April Pathinettu
1984 · Movie
Aksharangal
1984 · Movie
Unaru
1984 · Movie
Vikatakavi
1984 · Movie
Iniyenkilum
1983 · Movie
Naanayam
1983 · Movie
Samrambham
1983 · Movie
Keni
1982 · Movie
Postmortem
1982 · Movie
Ashwaradham
1980 · Movie
Manushya Mrugam
1980 · Movie
Paalattu Kunjikannan
1980 · Movie
Idi muzhakkam
1980 · Movie
Ezham Kadalinakkare
1979 · Movie
Iniyum Puzhayozhukum
1978 · Movie
Aaravam
1978 · Movie
Eeta
1978 · Movie
Mukkuvane Snehicha Bhootham
1978 · Movie
Vayanadan Thampan
1978 · Movie
Kadathanaattu Maakkam
1978 · Movie
Vyaamoham
1978 · Movie
Randu Penkuttikal
1978 · Movie
Avalude Ravukal
1978 · Movie
Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil
1978 · Movie
Bandhanam
1978 · Movie
Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana
1977 · Movie
Aanandham Paramaanandham
1977 · Movie
Mallanum Mathevanum
1976 · Movie
Ponni
1976 · Movie
Missi
1976 · Movie
Chennaaya Valarthiya Kutty
1976 · Movie
Cheenavala
1975 · Movie
Utsavam
1975 · Movie
Njan Ninne Premikkunnu
1975 · Movie
Pennpada
1975 · Movie
Chemparathy
1972 · Movie
Inquilab Zindabad
1971 · Movie
Janmabhoomi
1969 · Movie
Vala
Movie