Nandhu
Nandalal Krishnamoorthy better known by his stage name Nandu is an Indian film actor primarily working in Malayalam films. Although he has been in the industry for more than 30 years, he is acclaimed for his performance in Mohanlal' s Spirit, directed by Ranjith. He was also seen in many Priyadarsan films. He received SIIMA award for best supporting actor, for the movie Spirit.
Personal life
Nandu was born in 1965 at Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram, to Krishnamoorthy, a table tennis coach at National Institute of Sports and Sukumari, a singer. He lost his mother 60 days after he was born, and was brought up by his uncle and aunt. His father never remarried, and died while giving table tennis lessons. His first film was Sarvakalasala, directed by Venu Nagavally. During his early career, most of his roles were of college background.Nandu is married to Kavitha Nandalal, since 1997. They have a daughter, Nandita and a son, Krishan.
Career
He started his career with the Mohanlal starring film Sarvakalasala in 1986. Although he has been in the film industry for the last 20 years, he recently has been acclaimed for his performance in the Mohanlal-starring film Spirit, directed by Ranjith. Although he had played good roles in the past, he has been most acclaimed for his performance in Spirit.Filmography
Malayalam
- 1986 - Sarvakalashala....Jose Abraham
- 1986 - Yuvajanotsavam
- 1987 - Ayitham
- 1989 - Swagatham
- 1989 - Charithram
- 1989 - Adikkurippu.. Dentist's Assistant
- 1990 - Aye Auto.... Lonappan
- 1991 - Kilukkam....Pilla's relative
- 1991 - Kizhakkunarum Pakshi
- 1991 - Abhimanyu
- 1993 - Kalippattam
- 1993 - Aayirappara
- 1993 - Butterflies....Pavithran
- 1994 - Thenmavin Kombath.... Thimmayan
- 1994 - Kashmeeram.... Sanjay
- 1994 - Sainyam.... Salesman
- 1994 - Vishnu
- 1995 - Mazhavilkoodaram
- 1995 - Nirnayam
- 1998 - Pranayavarnangal
- 1998 - British Market.... Annan Soman
- 1998 - Kaikudunna Nilavu
- 1998 - Sundarakilladi
- 1999 - Prem Poojari
- 2000 - Snehapoorvam Anna
- 2000 - India Gate
- 2000 - Indriyam
- 2001 - Romance
- 2001 - Achaneyanenikkishtam.... Kariyachan
- 2003 - Balettan..... Sukumaran
- 2003 - Ammakkilikoodu
- 2004 - Thekkekkara Super Fast
- 2004 - Govindankutty Thirakkilanu.... Ramanan
- 2004 - Vamanpuram Bus Route
- 2005 - The Campus
- 2007 - Naalu Pennungal.... Narayanan
- 2008 - Vilapangalkkappuram.... Madhavankutty
- 2008 - Thirakkatha
- 2009 - Kancheepurathe Kalyanam
- 2009 - Seetha Kalyanam
- 2010 - Nilavu
- 2010 - Bodyguard
- 2011 - Priyappetta Nattukare..... K P Scaria
- 2011 - Salt N' Pepper....Bhaskaran Nair
- 2011 - Teja Bhai & Family.... Dr. Mahadevan Thampi
- 2011 - Nadakame Ulakam
- 2011 - Beautiful.... Kamalu
- 2012 - Poppins
- 2012 - Ozhimuri
- 2012 - Hero
- 2012 - 916
- 2012 - Thiruvambadi Thampan
- 2012 - Idiots
- 2012 - Parudeesa
- 2012 - Namukku Parkkan
- 2012 - Spirit.... Maniyan
- 2013 - Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla
- 2013 - Nakhangal... Manjila G Kumar
- 2013 - Amen
- 2013 - Good Bad & Ugly.... Marthandan
- 2013 - Housefull.... Pookunju
- 2013 - 97 Batch Maharajas
- 2013 - Vishudhan... Jose
- 2013 - Kanyaka Talkies
- 2013 - Immanuel
- 2013 - Hotel California.... Annan
- 2013 - Kotharan Oru Malayala Cinema
- 2013 - Don't Worry Be Happy
- 2013 -.... Cheriyan
- 2013 - .... Kunjachan
- 2013 - Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus as Lakshmi's Father
- 2013 - 6 B Paradise
- 2013 - Ezhamathe Varavu.... Raman Nair
- 2013 - Ms. Lekha Tharoor Kanunnathu.... Nandhagopalan
- 2014 - Ettekaal Second
- 2014 - God's Own Country
- 2014 - Buddhan Chirikkunnu
- 2015 - Mariyam Mukku
- 2015 - Monsoon Mangoes
- 2016 - Pulimurugan.... Divakaran
- 2017 - Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol.....Priya's father
- 2017 - Sarvopari Palakkaran.... Mani Swami
- 2017 - My Story
- 2017 - History of Joy.....Judge
- 2017 - Thrissivaperoor Kliptham
- 2017 - Masterpiece Balan Master
- 2018 - Queen... Advocate Kaaloor
- 2018 - Odiyan... Ezhuthachan
- 2018 - Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam... Member Rocky
- 2019 - Lucifer... P. S. Peethambaran
- 2019 - Athiran... Avirachan
- 2019 - Pattabhiraman as Raman Nair
- 2019 - Porinju Mariam Jose as Alappattu Varghese
- TBA - ... Kuthiravattath Nair
Tamil
- 2003 - Lesa Lesa..... Nandhu
Hindi
- 2003 - Hungama
- 1998 - Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
- 1993 - Gardish
Television career
- Sathyam Shivam Sundaram
- Devimahathmyam
- Sri Mahabhagavatham
- Swami ayyapan
- Chandrodayam
Awards and nominations
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