Balachandra Menon

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Characters played by Balachandra Menon

Unnikrishna Menon — Isabella (1988)

A bachelor in his forties and Isabella's customer. He spent all his wealth earned in Singapore to support his family and sister. He uses crutches and embarks on a solitary journey after learning of Isabella's tragic situation.

Ramachandran IAS — Nammal Thammil (2009)

Ramachandran is Vicky's father and also Johnny's father, though the brothers do not initially know their relationship. He scolds Vicky during the conflict and later orders him to leave home. Roy hits him with a car, and Vicky wrongly suspects Johnny after seeing Rosy's nameplate at the scene.

Sreedhara Kurup — Utharaswayamvaram (2009)

Known also as Yamandan Kurup, Sreedhara Kurup is Prakashan's father and runs a supermarket. He wants his son to become an officer and initially refuses to believe Prakashan's account of the lodge incident. He drives Prakashan away after the wedding reception misunderstanding, but later apologizes and helps care for the distressed Uthara.

Krishnamoorthy — Oozham (2016)

Krishnamoorthy is an honest health inspector in Tamil Nadu and Surya’s father. He investigates an epidemic outbreak with Parthasarathy and discovers information that could expose Marcus’s profiteering and role in the crisis. Marcus’s men murder him and his family, setting Surya on the path to uncover the conspiracy and seek revenge.

Professor Iyer — Classmates (2006)

Murali's father and a college teacher. Motivated by his son's unfulfilled dream, he organizes the 2006 class reunion. He listens to Suku's confession, forgives him, and encourages him to reunite with Thara.

Ismail — Samantharangal (1998)

Ismail is the station master of Meenakshipuram, known for honesty and integrity. He refuses to accept bribes and remains committed to his railway duty despite his family's concerns. When he learns that a railway lockout may cause an accident, he runs onto the tracks to stop the train and is fatally run over.

Vipin — Achuvettante Veedu (1987)

Vipin lives in the men's hostel near Achuthankutty's rented home and initially causes trouble for the family. After Achuthankutty's death, he sympathizes with Rugmini and her daughters, helps Aswathy find a job, and supports Rugmini. He also helps arrange Aswathy's marriage to David, but leaves after she insults him at the wedding celebration.

Krishnanunni — Kudumbapuranam (1988)

Eldest son working at a bank. His calculated approach to family finances and criticism of his siblings' stubbornness trigger a major conflict with his father. After being expelled, he moves to an adjacent house, struggles financially, and faces mockery from his wife. Eventually, he reflects on his motives, realizes his mistakes, and reconciles with the family.

S. Narayanan — Ammayane Sathyam (1993)

S. Narayanan is a policeman who uncovers Jaganatha Varma's plan to kill Parvathi. He intervenes at the decisive moment and rescues her, helping bring the threat against her to a halt. His role connects the investigation into the danger facing Parvathi with the effort to protect her from the man who murdered her family.

Dr Joshy Kurien — Pulimada (2023)

Dr Joshy Kurien is the doctor Vincent consults after becoming engaged to Jessy. Vincent worries that his deceased mother's mental disorders could be inherited and says this fear has contributed to earlier marriage proposals being canceled. Dr Joshy advises him to proceed with the marriage and tries to build his confidence.

Shankaran Namboothiri/Shanku Bhai — Buddy (2013)

Shankaran Namboothiri serves as a link between Vishnu and Manikunju, the two central figures whose relationship is described as a friendship between father and son. The summary identifies him as an intermediary, but does not provide further details about his motives or actions.

Career Overview

Balachandra Menon has 108 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Signature works include Sasneham, April Pathinettu, Melevaryathe Malakhakkuttikal. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
108
Birth Date
1954-01-11

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