G. K. Pillai (actor)


Biography

G. K. Pillai is an Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He has been acting for 65 years and has acted in more than 325 Malayalam films, known for revolutionising the role of the antagonist in Indian cinema and television.

Background

G. K. Pillai was born in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram to Perumpaattathil Govindapillai and Saraswathi Amma. He received his primary education from Chirayenkeezhu Sree Chithira Thirunal High School. He was married to Late Ulpalakshiyamma and has six children named; K Prathapachandran, Sreekala R Nair, Sreelekha Mohan, Sreekumari B Pilla, Chandramohanan and K Priyadarshanan. His debut movie was Snehaseema in 1954.

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