Janardhanan
ActingAbout Janardhanan
Janardhanan is a Malayalam film actor. In 1969, he acted in Veettu Mrugam directed by P. Venu. He is known for his style of handling humor and his iconic voice. He started his career playing brusque villains in the 1970s but later went on to establish himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was his role in the 1988 film Oru CBI Diary Kurippu, which brought out his comic skills. However, he was typecast as a comedian only after the 1993 film Meleparambil Aanveedu. Apart from stereotyped Hindu/Muslim/Christian characters, he has the distinction of portraying a Sikh and a Jewish character.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Janardhanan reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Janardhanan's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Janardhanan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Red Salute, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Janardhanan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Janardhanan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Janardhanan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sarvam Maya | Prahladan Namboothiri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Hridayapoorvam | Chittappan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Voice of Sathyanathan | Vaidyar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | 2018 | Chief Minister | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Rakshadhikari Baiju (Oppu) | Narayanettan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Moonam Naal Njayarazhcha | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Konthayum Poonoolum | Freddy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Bodyguard | Karyasthan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Loudspeaker | Grandpa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Red Salute | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Rappakal | Sankaran Kuttiyar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Udayananu Tharam | Krishnamoorthy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Black | Aashan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Kadhavaseshan | Veerabhadran Nair/Kuttammavan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Vettam | Fernandes | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Chathikkatha Chanthu | Thampuran | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Sethurama Iyer CBI | Ouseppachan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam | Madhavan Thampi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Chronic Bachelor | Parameshwaran Mama | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka | Balakrishnan Nambiar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Devadoothan | College Principal Edward | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Friends | Madhava Varma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Pathram | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Punjabi House | Manninder Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Summer in Bethlehem | Colonel C.R. Menon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman | Phalgunan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Mannar Mathai Speaking | Garvasees Aasaan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Ponthan Mada | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Pingami | Koshy Varghese | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Midhunam | Sivaraman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Devasuram | Mundakkal Kunjikrishnan Nambiar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Vatsalyam | Ramankutty Menon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Kabuliwala | Minnal Thomachan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Meleparambil Aanveedu | Kannappan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Dhruvam | Marar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Soorya Gayathri | Babu Karunakaran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Sadayam | Superintendent Harishankar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Godfather | Gopi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Adwaytham | Krishnan Kutty Menon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Nattu Vishesham | Mooppan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom | Beena's Uncle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Vandanam | M.P. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Varavelpu | Kumaran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | 1921 | Appunni Nair | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam | Police Inspector | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Nadodikkattu | Kovai Venkatesan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Irupatham Noottandu | IG Issac Thomas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Sukhamo Devi | Ouseppachan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Gandhinagar 2nd Street | College Professor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Kadathanaattu Maakkam | - | Hit | Similar → |
Janardhanan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Janardhanan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Janardhanan is "Red Salute" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Janardhanan acted in?
Janardhanan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Janardhanan?
Other notable films include "Sarvam Maya", "Nadodikkattu", and "Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman".