What is Achankunju's latest movie?

Achankunju's most recent film is "Ambili Ammavan" (1986).

Is Achankunju a good actor?

Achankunju has an average audience rating of 2.8/10 across 20 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Aattakalasham, Kanathaya Penkutty, Padayottam.

Achankunju

Q: What is the best movie of Achankunju?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Achankunju is "Aattakalasham" with a rating of 8.5/10.

Q: How many movies has Achankunju acted in?

Achankunju has been featured in at least 20 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 18, 2026

20Total Films

8.5 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 1, 1930

Birth Place: Kottayam, Kerala, India

Achankunju Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Achankunju reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Achankunju's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 10% of Achankunju's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Aattakalasham, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Achankunju Movies Ranked

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

★8.5

★8.5

Aattakalasham: Aattakalasam is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Joy Thomas. The film stars Prem N

Aattakalasham

1983•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Kanathaya Penkutty: A girl goes missing after escaping from a bus accident. Her family and the police try to make sense of what happened to

Kanathaya Penkutty

1985•Thriller

★6.2

★6.2

Padayottam: Inspired by 'The Count of Monte Cristo', Padayottam was the first Indian movie to be shot in 70mm format. Prince Udayan

Padayottam

1982•Action

★6.0

Thinkalazhcha Nalla Divasam (1985) movie poster

★6.0

Thinkalazhcha Nalla Divasam: Thinkalaazhcha Nalla Divasam is a 1985 Malayalam drama film written and directed by P. Padmarajan. It stars Mammootty, K

Thinkalazhcha Nalla Divasam

1985•Drama

★6.0

Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla (1983) movie poster

★6.0

Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla: A group of frustrated youngsters kidnap the famous Malayalam actor Prem Nazir from his film shooting set. Shockwaves are

Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla

1983

Full Filmography

Every movie Achankunju has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1986	Ambili Ammavan	-	Flop	Similar →
1986	Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil	Narayanan	Flop	Similar →
1985	Thinkalazhcha Nalla Divasam	Kunju	Average	Similar →
1985	Kanathaya Penkutty	Achankunju	Hit	Similar →
1985	Angadikkappurathu	Saithakka	Flop	Similar →
1984	Athirathram	Hydru	Average	Similar →
1983	Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla	Maran	Average	Similar →
1983	Aattakalasham	Kumaran	Super Hit	Similar →
1983	Saagaram Santham	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	Sandhya Mayangum Neram	Poulose Kutty	Flop	Similar →
1983	Naseema	Mammad	Average	Similar →
1983	Himavahini	Panthalam Kurup	Flop	Similar →
1982	Kakka	-	Flop	Similar →
1982	Padayottam	-	Average	Similar →
1982	Ee Nadu	Porinju	Flop	Similar →
1981	Ahimsa	Kuttayi	Flop	Similar →
1981	Chatta	Kariya Perakkan	Flop	Similar →
1981	Inaye Thedi	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	Parankimala	-	Flop	Similar →
1980	Lorry	Velan	Flop	Similar →

Achankunju - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Achankunju?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Achankunju is "Aattakalasham" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Achankunju acted in?

Achankunju has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Achankunju?

Other notable films include "Kanathaya Penkutty", "Padayottam", and "Thinkalazhcha Nalla Divasam".