Murali

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Characters played by Murali

Major Rajasekharan Nambiar — Sakshyam (1995)

An Indian Army officer and neighbor to Dr. Sunny. He struggles with alcoholism and depression due to family pressure over childlessness, leading to a temporary separation from his wife Susanna. After reuniting, he faces the tragic revelation of Sunny's death and Susanna's imprisonment, ultimately learning the truth through her diary before her death.

Johnny — Akashadoothu (1993)

Johnny is Annie's husband and the father of their four children. A jeep driver who spends much of his earnings drinking, he changes after Annie's diagnosis and tries to become more responsible. He is later killed after a fight with Keshavan, leaving Annie to care for the family alone.

Rajan — Panchagni (1986)

Sarada's husband and Indira's former college sweetheart's partner, Rajan has changed into a womanizer. Indira cannot stay at their home because of his conduct. When Indira visits to share news of her release, she finds him and his friends gang-raping their maid, Malu; she shoots him with his hunting rifle and then surrenders to the police.

Ravuthar — Kaikkudanna Nilavu (1998)

Ravuthar is a Tamil Nadu police officer investigating Subhramaniyan's murder. He follows clues to Sreemangalam and engages in a contest of wits with Mahendran, who is trying to protect Kichamani. After arresting Mahendran in place of Kichamani, Ravuthar lets him go at the state border.

Prathapa Varma Thampuran — Vishnulokam (1991)

Evil landlord obsessed with Savithri. He orders the beating of the circus troupe, kidnaps Savithri, and is confronted by Vishnu.

Esthappan Aasan — Chamayam (1993)

Veteran stage director and fisherman who runs a drama troupe. Initially clashes with Anto but becomes his mentor. After falling out with Charlie, he writes a new play and casts Anto. He protects his troupe from Raghu, kills Raghu in a backstage struggle, and dies performing his final tragic role on stage.

Chandradas — Dasharatham (1989)

Chandradas is a former football player facing serious financial hardship and needing money for an operation. Together with his wife Annie, he accepts the desperate arrangement to have her carry Rajiv's child, though neither of them is happy with the decision. His circumstances motivate the surrogate agreement.

Bhai — Runway (2004)

Bhai is Paramasivam's partner in the illegal liquor trade and is the person whose prison term Unni accepts. After Chinnadan kills Bhai's son Johny and falsely blames Balu, Bhai kidnaps Balu and seeks revenge. Paramasivam reveals the truth, and Bhai later pleads guilty to the crimes so Paramasivam can be acquitted.

Kochu Raman — Amaram (1991)

Kochu Raman is Raghavan's father. He advises Achootty to accept Radha and Raghavan's relationship, but Achootty scornfully rejects his suggestion, creating hostility between the two men. When Raghavan fails to return from the sea, Kochu Raman joins villagers in attacking Achootty, whom they suspect of harming his son.

Judge Subramaniam — Aadhavan (2009)

Subramaniam is the prominent judge targeted because he is handling Abdul Kulkarni's kidnapping and organ-trafficking cases. He initially hates and blames his lost son Madhavan for a past family tragedy, but eventually learns the truth, reconciles with him, and is saved by him during Kulkarni's attack.

R. K. Nambyar — Artham (1989)

A powerful figure identified as one of the people behind Janardanan's death, working with henchmen. His group employs Janardanan's sister Geetha and blackmails her into working for them. When they learn that she has disclosed their secrets to Ben, R. K. Nambyar kills her. Ben later confronts and kills him and his men.

Commissioner Rajagopal — Kauravar (1992)

An IPS officer who becomes involved after Antony and the gang are released from prison, Rajagopal tries to have them arrested by sending a police officer, but they escape with help from Driver Jaffer. Near the end, he is about to tell Antony which of Haridas's daughters is Antony's biological daughter; Antony stops him, saying he regards all three as his daughters.

Career Overview

Murali has 130 screen credits in a career dating back to 1985. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Achanurangatha Veedu Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Drishtantham, Sakshyam, Janam. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
130
Birth Date
1954-05-25
Birth Place
Kollam, Kerala, India

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1990143), public domain (CC0).