
Acting
Born May 17, 1944
Vijayan was an Indian actor primarily concentrated in Malayalam and Tamil cinema. A respected character actor in the 1970s and 80s, he was best known for his villainous leading role in Uthiripookkal (1979), which was called one of the 100 greatest Indian films of all time by News18 in 2013. He also played a minor role in Mani Ratnam's Nayakan (1987), which is considered a classic of Tamil cinema and is listed in TIME's "All-Time 100 Movies".

Varalaru
2006

Jambhavan
2006

Kochi Rajavu
2005

Thirupaachi
2005

7G Rainbow Colony
2004

Adhu
2004

Kamaraj
2004

Vikadan
2003
Sena
2003

Ramanaa
2002

Five Star
2002

Devan
2002

Run
2002

Mister Butler
2000
Vidukathai
1997

Bharanakoodam
1994
Unna Nenachen Paattu Padicchen
1992

Idhaya Thamarai
1990

Kodi Parakuthu
1989

Nyaya Tharasu
1989

Adikkurippu
1989

August 1
1988
Ullathil Nalla Ullam
1988
Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye
1988

Nayakan
1987

Coolikkaran
1987

Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi
1987

Njan Piranna Naattil
1985

Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985
Ethirppukal
1984

Asthram
1983

Mann Vasanai
1983
Vidhichathum Kothichathum
1982

Saranam Ayyappa
1980

Anbukku Naan Adimai
1980

Pasi
1979

Uthiripookkal
1979
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
1979
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978

Udyaanalakshmi
1976

Throne of Capricorn
1975