Popular Malayalam actor Murali passes away
Thiruvanathapuram, Aug 6 (PTI)
Versatile Malayalam actor Murali died at a hospital here this evening, family sources said.
55-year-old Murali, an acute diabetic, was hospitalised in a serious condition this evening. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Murali had won the national award for best actor in 2002 for the film "Neythukaran" .
He was also the chairman of the Kerala Sangeeth Natak Academy.
Murali malayalam actor passed away on 6th August 2009 at 8..15 pm due to heart attack
Murali : Biography
Murali was born at Kudavattor of Quilon district in Kerala as the eldest son of Mr.P.Krishnapillai and Mrs.K.Devaki Amma. He completed his schooling at L.P.S and U.P.S Kudavatoor, while he finished his higher school studies at SKVHS Thrikkannamangal. Later he attended M.G. College Thiruvananthapuram, D.B College, Sasthamcottah and Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram. he got the Kerala State Award for the Best Actor for his performance in the film Neithukaaran. Murali's First film was ‘Njattadi’
Acting career
Murali debuted into films with the lead role in Njattadi, directed by Gopi. But the film never released. He then got chance to act in Chidambaram, directed by national award winning filmmaker Aravindan. He then acted in Meenamasathile Sooryan and Panchagni, directed by noted filmmakers Lenin Rejendran and Hariharan, respectively. Panchagni got released first and it gave his the break in his acting career. He then quickly got established as a powerful actor in the Malayalam film industry. Adharam--Vijesh (talk) 10:17, 6 August 2009 (UTC), directed by George Kittu was the first film to get released with Murali in lead role. He acted in a variety of roles ranging from lead roles to villain roles, and won accolades. Some of his other notable films include Nee Ethra Dhanya, Dhanam, The King, Veeralippattu, Achan Kombathu Amma Varambathu, Meenamasathile Sooryan, Swarnam, and The Truth.
Awards
Murali got his first Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Amaram, directed by filmmaker Bharathan. He later went on to win the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his role in Aadharam. Murali again won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his powerful portrayal of Appumestri in Neythukaran, directed by Priyanandanan. The same role won him the National Film Award for Best Actor for the year 2002.
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