Rajan P Dev

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Characters played by Rajan P Dev

Thirumoorthy — Sengottai (1996)

The main antagonist, a corrupt politician aiming to become PM. He orchestrates Franka's murder and hires terrorists to assassinate the current PM, ultimately being killed by Sekhar.

Karnal Rajappa — Golmaal (1998)

Karnal Rajappa is Aishwarya's strict father, who hates love. After suffering a heart attack, his health deteriorates, and he arranges his daughter's wedding as soon as possible. His opposition to the love between Aishwarya and Ganesh and his planned wedding shape the conflict.

Manimala Vakkachan — Spadikam (1995)

Manimala Vakkachan is Chacko Master's brother and a supporter of Aadu Thoma. Unlike Chacko, he stands by Aadu Thoma despite the latter's criminal life and family disgrace. He later joins Thulasi and the local church vicar in trying to mediate between father and son and help bring Aadu Thoma to Jansy's wedding.

Shanti's Father — Kushi (2000)

Shanti's Father is a powerful and influential industrialist and politician who opposes his daughter's relationship with Babu. He uses his authority and sends men to prevent their meetings, including an attack that indirectly leads to Jennifer being injured. He also tries to force his daughter into another marriage.

Thomman — Thommanum Makkalum (2005)

A reformed thief and father to Shivan and Sathyan who struggles with family conflicts. After accidentally consuming poisoned food meant for Panikkar, he recovers and helps his sons defeat Thevar's gang. Later, devastated by the separation of his sons, he attempts suicide from a cliff but is stopped when his sons confront and reconcile with him.

Nanu Mooppan — Oliyambukal (1990)

Nanu Mooppan is John Mathew's driver and witnesses Devayyan and Thomas murder John. Thomas has him arrested on false charges, but after leaving jail he tells Baby what really happened. He then joins Baby in timber and sandalwood smuggling, seeking revenge and wealth to support his family.

Judge Needhi Manikkam — Sukran (2005)

A corrupt judge whom Sandhya approaches to obtain bail for Ravi. He blackmails her into sleeping with him, and later participates with Mahesh and Kumaran in her gang rape. He also has henchmen beat Ravi when Ravi tries to enter the palace to rescue Sandhya.

Karuppayya Swami — Pandippada (2005)

Karuppayya Swami is an illiterate, brutal, and feared landlord who rivals Pandi Durai and is also his brother-in-law. He is Meena's father and eventually judges Bhuvana Chandran to be a better suitor than Pandi. He therefore arranges Meena's marriage with Bhuvana, contributing directly to the final clash between the two landlords.

Avarachan — Achan Raajavu Appan Jethavu (1995)

A strong and capable man, Avarachan forms a close friendship and working partnership with Madhavan Thampi. A baby switch and the resulting misunderstanding make both men believe the other has cheated, separating their families and leaving Avarachan wealthy while Thampi lives in poverty. They ultimately patch things up for their children.

Kuruvilla — Aanaval Mothiram (1991)

A loyal gunman and childhood friend of the Home Minister who suffers from severe vision problems. Fearing alcoholism is the cause, he secretly swaps blood samples with James after a car accident. Unbeknownst to him, he is actually dying of leukemia, and this sample swap inadvertently triggers the false terminal diagnosis that transforms James's life.

IG Rajan Felix — Commissioner (1994)

Strategic planner directing multi-agency operations and resource allocation.

Chellappa Chettiar — Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan (2002)

Chellappa Chettiar is a police officer sent by Shyam Gopal Varma's family to kill Bobby Oommen and return Gopika Rajashekhara Varma. He finds the couple hiding with Mooppan's group, beats Bobby unconscious, and attempts to assault Gopika before she knocks him out.

Career Overview

Rajan P Dev has 234 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently The King & The Commissioner collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Pathavi Pramanam, Nari, Thommanum Makkalum. 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
234
Birth Date
1954-05-20
Birth Place
Cherthala, Kerala

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Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2210343), public domain (CC0).