Unnikrishnan Namboothiri

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

11Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 19, 1923

Birth Place: Korom, Payyanur

About Unnikrishnan Namboothiri

Unnikrishnan Namboothiri is an Indian actor in Malayalam movies during the 2000s and 2010s. He mainly handles comedy roles and grandfather roles. His role as Dileep's grand father in the Malayalam movie Kalyanaraman is well noted.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Unnikrishnan Namboothiri reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Unnikrishnan Namboothiri'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 45% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Unnikrishnan Namboothiri remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Kalyanaraman, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Unnikrishnan Namboothiri Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Unnikrishnan Namboothiri's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2

★7.2

Kalyanaraman: Ramankutty, a wedding planner, falls in love with Gauri and their families approve of their marriage. However, an astrol

Kalyanaraman

2002•Comedy

★6.9

★6.9

Chandramukhi: Creepy happenings in an abandoned mansion are attributed to the ghost of an ancient courtesan, back for revenge.

Chandramukhi

2005•Comedy

★6.8

★6.8

Loudspeaker: An uneducated and noisy simpleton, Mike Philippose, arrives in a city as an organ donor for an old astrophysicist. Soon,

Loudspeaker

2009•Family

★6.7

★6.7

Rappakal: Saraswathiyamma is the head of a noble family that treats her servant Krishnan as one of her own sons. When her relative

Rappakal

2005•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

Pammal K. Sambandam: When Sambandham gets hurt, Dr Janaki performs a surgery in order to heal him. However, during the surgery, Janaki accide

Pammal K. Sambandam

2002•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Unnikrishnan Namboothiri.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2012	Mayamohini	Muthassan	Flop	Similar →
2009	Loudspeaker	Muthassan	Hit	Similar →
2006	Photographer	Grandfather	Flop	Similar →
2005	Rappakal	Valiya Varma	Hit	Similar →
2005	Chandramukhi	The temple priest	Hit	Similar →
2003	Sadanandante Samayam	Sadananda Menon	Average	Similar →
2002	Kalyanaraman	Thekkedathu Gopalakrishnan	Hit	Similar →
2002	Pammal K. Sambandam	-	Hit	Similar →
1999	Angene Oru Avadhikkalathu	Parameswara Warrier	Flop	Similar →
1998	Kaikkudanna Nilavu	Muthassan	Flop	Similar →
1996	Desadanam	Sankaran's Father	Flop	Similar →

Unnikrishnan Namboothiri - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Unnikrishnan Namboothiri?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Unnikrishnan Namboothiri is "Kalyanaraman" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Unnikrishnan Namboothiri acted in?

Unnikrishnan Namboothiri has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Unnikrishnan Namboothiri?

Other notable films include "Chandramukhi", "Loudspeaker", and "Rappakal".