Jayan

Birth : 1939-07-25, Kollam, Travancore

Death : 1980-11-16

History

Krishnan Nair, better known by his stage name Jayan, was an Indian film actor, naval officer, stunt performer and cultural icon of the 1970s. He starred in over 120 Malayalam films.

Movies

Komaram
Thadavara
Seema
Thadavara is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by Augustine Prakash. The film stars Jayan, K. P. Ummer, M. N. Nambiar and Seema in the lead roles.
Sanchari
Bhargavan
Sanchari is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Boban Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Mohanlal and Adoor Bhasi in lead roles. The film had musical score by K. J. Yesudas
Kolilakkam
Rajan
Kolilakkam followed the "lost and found" formula. Three brothers are separated in their childhood and how they reunite forms the story. Jayan, Sukumaran and M.G. Soman played the brothers, while Madhu and K. R. Vijaya, played their parents.
Agni Saram
Agnisaram is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film directed and produced by A. B. Raj. The film stars Jose Prakash Jayabharathi and Jayan in the lead roles.
Manushya Mrugam
Babu, Gopi
Chandran and Babu grow from rags to riches by illegal means. Chandran wishes to marry Daisy, who was part of their operations. But Babu advises him to kill her as she knows all their secrets.
Nayattu
A little boy's parents get murdered by an unknown person. Years later, the boy grows up to become a police inspector and comes across the culprit.
Anthappuram
Anthappuram is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. G. Rajasekharan and produced by BVK Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir, Ambika, Jayan and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in lead roles. The film had musical score by Shankar Ganesh.
Karimpana
Muthan gets job as the labour of a sayippu.problems starts when he crashes with sayippu's wife
Meen
Kuriakose engages in a relationship with a woman but later marries someone else. Years later, Rajan, Kuriakose's son, seeks revenge on him for abandoning his mother.
Sakthi
Vijayn / Rajan Varma
The story opens with two men travelling in an ambassador's car to a bungalow, not knowing how to get there. On the way they see a black magician who is Jayan's character's uncle. They ask him the way and he points towards the bungalow. After reaching the bungalow they start talking about the area, and realise that it is deserted. They meet Jayan's character, a shapeless ghost who tells his life story and how he liked his body.
Paalattu Kunjikannan
Vanchiyoor Surasu
Paalattu Kunjikannan is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Boban Kunchacko.
Thunder Clap
Bheeman
A group of villagers come together to fight against the atrocities of their landlords and amongst them is Bheeman, a man who turns against his master of several years and joins the revolution.
Poottaatha Poottukkal
Uppuli
Fissures occur in a married couple's relationship when they are unable to conceive a child. The wife is later enamoured by a young man who gives her attention. What happens next forms the rest of the story.
Ithikkara Pakky
Adimakannu
Ithikkara Pakki, a daily-wage labourer, fights against a wealthy landlord when he tries to trouble the villagers. Things get worse when he falls in love with the landlord's daughter.
Moorkhan
Vinod
Moorkhan is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy and produced by Hassan
Benz Vasu
Vasu, a rich businessman, hates women as he had to witness his mother's illicit relationship. However, his life takes a turn when he falls for a beautiful girl.
Angaadi
Babu
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.
Love in Singapore
Suresh
Fate brings back the two brothers, Premachandran and Suresh, together after years of quarrel. Now, they join forces to avenge their father's death, who was killed by mafia don Sethu.
Kari Puranda Jeevithangal
This film is directed by J Sasikumar. The film had musical score by M K Arjunan.
Sikharangal
A 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sheela
Kazhukan
Velu
The lives of Velu, a rowdy, and Malathi, a prostitute, get complicated after they marry and decide to turn over a new leaf. However, the demons from their past lives keep haunting them at every step.
Sayoojyam
Rajan Dev
Sayoojyam is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by G. Premkumar and produced by Sukuprasad. The film stars Jayabharathi, M. G. Soman, Jayan and Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy.
Sarapancharam
Chandrasekharan
Lisa
A shy village girl becomes possessed by a demon and an exorcist is called to help her.
Thacholi Ambu
Bappu /Kutty(Bappu's Son)
Thacholi Ambu is a 1978 Malayalam-language film starring Prem Nazir, Sivaji Ganesan, Ravikumar and Jayan. Directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan, it was the first cinemascope film in Malayalam. Prem Nazir played the title role in the film.
Mukkuvane Snehicha Bhootham
Mukkuvane Snehicha Bhootham is a 1978 movie in Malayalam language directed by Sasikumar. The lead roles were played by Soman and Unny Mary
Kadathanaattu Maakkam
Unnikurup
Kadathanaattu Maakkam is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Sheela and Sukumari in lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan.
Randu Penkuttikal
Collector (Cameo)
Randu Penkuttikal is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Mohan from a screenplay by Surasu, which is partially based on the novel of the same name by V. T. Nandakumar. This movie is one of the earliest movies to explore the theme of lesbianism in a normalised way.
Anumodhanam
Anumodhanam is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Thayyil Kunjikandan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Jayan, Sankaradi, Raghavan and Bahadoor in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Kaathirunna Nimisham
Kaathirunna Nimisham is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Baby. The film stars Jayan, Jayabharathi, Kamal Haasan, MG Soman and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan.
Madanolsavam
Dr. Jayakrishnan
Raju, a young man, falls in love with Elizabeth, a beautiful woman, from his college. Though the couple start a life together, the doctor reveals to Raju that Elizabeth may not live long enough.
Acharam Ammini osaram Omana
Sudhakaran
Ammini is the daughter of Sivan Pilla Muthalaali. Sivan Pillai was one of the richest man in the locality years ago. However he spoiled all wealth once he became addicted to gambling. Now they are staying in a house whose condition is pathetic. Ammini joins police and currently appointed as the traffic police in the locality, which Sivan Pilla can't accept. After watching a young and energetic Ammini, a medical representative Sudhakaran falls for her. Sudhakaran comes to Ammini's house and asks for her hand. When Sivan Pillai and his wife Padmavathi was about to accept the proposal, Ammini tells that she is not prepared for the marriage now and she will think about it only after 5 years. A dejected Sivan Pillai, with the remaining money in hand decides to restart the business of wood export along with his staff Kittu Pillai and leaves home.
Aadhya Paadam
Aadhya Paadam is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Adoor Bhasi. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sheela, Sridevi and Jayan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Itha Ivide Vare
Ferryboat Man
Itha Ivide Vare is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by IV Sasi and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Jayabharathi and MG Soman in lead roles.After the huge success of this film MG Soman achieved the Super Star status.This is the first commercial successful script of P.Padmarajan.
Ormakal Marikkumo?
Chandrasekharan suspects his wife Parvati of cheating and kills her. After several years, she reincarnates as Amini and tells him the truth.
Kannappanunni
Elavannoor Idumban
Kannappanunni is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film based on Kalaripayattu, the traditional martial art of India. It was the 100th film featuring Prem Nazir and Sheela as the leading pair. It was Udaya Studio's 75th film. The film was directed and produced by Kunchako. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Sukumari and Jayabharathi in lead roles. The film had musical score and songs by K. Raghavan.
Aasheervaadam
Aasheervaadam is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Thayyil Kunjikandan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, Sheela, K. P. Ummer and Bahadoor in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan.
Amrithavaahini
Mohan
Amrithavaahini is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed J. Sasikumar. The film stars and Prem Nazir, Sharada, Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair and Adoor Bhasiin lead roles. The film had musical score by A. T. Ummer. The film was a remake of Hindi film Khilona.
Kamadhenu
Chandran, a farmer, leaves his village when he is falsely accused of a murder. He faces many challenges when he goes to an unknown city for a living.
Pick Pocket
Chandran's father
Madhuram Thirumadhuram
Babu
Mallanum Mathevanum
Rajaankanam
Paalkkadal
Panchami
Agni Pushpam
Sooryavamsham
Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre
Ullasa Yaathra
Tourist Bungalow
Poonthenaruvi
Dr. John
Shaji and Vimala are college pals. Shaji, a drug addict, is in love with Vimala. But she romances Sunny, the son of her college's principal. Sunny's greedy mother fixes up their marriage.
Shapamoksham
Postmane Kananilla
Naxalite
Ramu, a postman, gives shelter to a girl, who has escaped from the hands of a few Naxalites. However, problems arise when his fiance's parents doubt him to be a Naxalite as they find a gun with him.