Introduction
Meghanathan (November 1964 – 21 November 2024) was an Indian actor who appeared in Malayalam and Tamil films. The son of actor Balan K. Nair, he debuted in 1983 in the Malayalam film Asthram. He acted in more than 50 Malayalam films.
Background
Meghanathan was born as the third child of Malayalam actor Balan K. Nair and Sarada Nair in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. He had two brothers (Anil and Ajayakumar) and two sisters (Latha and Sujatha). He had his primary education from Asan Memorial Association, Chennai, and completed Diploma in Automobile engineering from Coimbatore. He made his debut through the Malayalam film Ashthram in 1983.
Personal life
Meghanathan was married to Susmitha. The couple had a daughter, Parvathi. They settled in Shoranur, Palakkad.
Death
The actor died due to respiratory complication ailments at a private hospital in Kozhikode on 21 November 2024 and was cremated at his residence at Shoranur town.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Asthram | Johny | |
| 1986 | Panchagni | Ravi | |
| 1993 | Chenkol | Keerikkadan Sunny | |
| Bhoomi Geetham | Parameshwaran | ||
| Chamayam | |||
| 1994 | Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji | Veeran | |
| 1996 | Ee Puzhayum Kadannu | Raghu | |
| 1997 | Ullasapoongattu | Kaliyappan | |
| Niyogam | |||
| Guru Sishyan | |||
| Newspaper Boy | |||
| Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan | Natesan | ||
| 1998 | British Market | ||
| Oru Maravathoor Kanavu | Driver Thankappan | ||
| 1999 | Thachiledathu Chundan | Uthaman | |
| Chandranudikkunna Dikkil | Thimmaiah | ||
| Pranaya Nilavu | Jamal | ||
| The Godman | Prabhu | ||
| Crime File | Stephen | ||
| Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum | Chandru | ||
| 2000 | Kaathara | ||
| Cover Story | SI John Varghese | ||
| Ente Priyappetta Muthuvinu | |||
| 2001 | Uthaman | Pulimuttathu Alexi Thomas | |
| Chethaaram | |||
| 2003 | Vellithira | ||
| Chakram | Gopalan | ||
| 2004 | Pravasam | ||
| Paanchajanyam | |||
| 2005 | Nerariyan CBI | Padmanabhan Achary | |
| 2006 | Yes Your Honour | Lakshmanan | |
| Pathaaka | City Police Commissioner Yousuf Ali IPS | ||
| Vaasthavam | Sasidharan Pillai | ||
| 2008 | Kanichukulangarayil CBI | Suresh | |
| Gulmohar | |||
| Dalamarmarangal | Indusekharan | ||
| 2010 | Thanthonni | Sub Inspector R. Ganeshan | |
| Canvas | |||
| Thaskara Lahala | Madhavji | ||
| 2011 | Aazhakkadal | Kuttapayi | |
| 2012 | Mizhi | ||
| 2013 | Lisammayude Veedu | ||
| Kerala Today | |||
| 2015 | Picket 43 | Subedar Major Thampi | |
| 2016 | Kohinoor | ||
| Action Hero Biju | Rajendran | ||
| 2017 | 1971: Beyond Borders | Sulaiman | |
| Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Prabhakaran | ||
| Sunday Holiday | S.I. Shafeeque K.V. | ||
| 2018 | Aadhi | Mani Annan | |
| Johny Johny Yes Appa | Constable Chandrappan | ||
| 2019 | Mr. & Ms. Rowdy | Poornima's father | |
| Under World | Shahul Hameed | ||
| Vikruthi | Hassan | ||
| 2021 | One | Excise Minister K.Ramachandran | |
| 2022 | Kooman | S.I. Sukumaran | |
| 2024 | Samadhana Pusthakam | Poduval Mash |
Awards
- Flowers TV awards 2016 -Best Character Actor (Serial: Sthreetvam -Surya TV)
TV serials
- Sthreetvam (Surya TV)
- Meghasandesham (Kairali TV)
- Kathayariyathe (Surya TV)
- Snehanjali (Asianet)
- Chitta (Surya TV)
- Dhanumasappennu
- Chandrettanum Shobeduthiyum (DD Malayalam)
- Parayan Baaki Vechathu (Surya TV) - Telefilm