Achankunju

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Achankunju
Born1930
Kacherikadavu, Kottayam, Travancore
Died16 January 1987 (aged 56)
OccupationFilm actor
Years active1980–1987
Spouse(s)Achamma
ChildrenShajan, Esamma
AwardsBest Actor
Kerala State Film Critics Award

Achankunju (Malayalam: അച്ചൻകുഞ്ഞ്) (1930 - 16 January 1987) was an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema. He started his career in the 1980s, mainly portraying villainous roles. He acted in more than 50 films in Malayalam.[1]

Background[edit]

Achankunju hails from the Nellissery family, Kacherikkadavu, Kottayam in Kerala. He is a Kerala State Film Award-winning actor in 1981 for the movie Lorry. He died on 16 January 1987 at the age of 56 at Kottayam. He was survived by his wife Achamma, a son, Shajan and a daughter, Esamma.

Awards[edit]

Filmography[edit]

References[edit]

  1. "ഇവിടെ ഒരു അച്ചന്‍കുഞ്ഞുണ്ടായിരുന്നു". malayalam.webdunia.com. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  2. "Thespian Achankunju Still Remains in Oblivion". The Indian Express. Retrieved 10 September 2016.

External links[edit]

Template:Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor


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