Babu Namboothiri
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Babu Namboothiri is a retired Professor and an Indian film and TV actor who has starred in more than 100 Malayalam films and various serials.
Babu Namboothiri Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Babu Namboothiri reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Babu Namboothiri's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Babu Namboothiri'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 Kaliyachan, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Babu Namboothiri Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Babu Namboothiri's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Babu Namboothiri has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Pani | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Salt Mango Tree | Menon Sir | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Kaliyachan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Dolphins | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Trivandrum Lodge | Thangal (Cameo) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Indian Rupee | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Makeup Man | Soorya's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Shikkar | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Aagathan | Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Ividam Swargamanu | Justice Sukumaran Marar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Kerala Cafe | Johny's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Twenty 20 | Justice Kaimal | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Innathe Chintha Vishayam | Kriahnankutty | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Vinodayathra | Kunnath Ramanunni | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Detective | Prabhakaran Thampi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Yes Your Honour | Appukkuttan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Vadakkumnadhan | Govinda Pisharadi | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Bus Conductor | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Perumazhakkalam | Mani Swamy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Pakalpooram | Sooryan Namboothiri | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Ee Parakkum Thalika | Krishna Pillai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Dada Sahib | Shekharan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Crime File | Chief Minister | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Pathram | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Sundara Killadi | Somaji Vaidhyar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Truth | Mahendran | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Man of the Story | Veluchar | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Aadyathe Kanmani | Raghavan Nair | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Vidheyan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Ammayane Sathyam | Parvathi's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Customs Diary | Padmanabha Iyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Dhruvam | Ponmani | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Ayalathe Adheham | David Gomez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty | Ouseppachan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Dhanam | Balan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Dhanam | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Perumthachan | Kesavan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu | Justice T. Vasudev | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum | Menon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mathilukal | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Jagratha | Adv. Janardanan Nair | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Naaduvazhikal | Abraham Varkey | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Adikkurippu | Public Prosecutor | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Moonnam Mura | Mohan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Puravrutham | Masur | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Thaniyavarthanam | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Amrutham Gamaya | Illethu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Thoovanathumbikal | Thangal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Adiverukal | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Nirakkoottu | Ajith | Hit | Similar → |
Babu Namboothiri - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Babu Namboothiri?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Babu Namboothiri is "Kaliyachan" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Babu Namboothiri acted in?
Babu Namboothiri has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Babu Namboothiri?
Other notable films include "Perumazhakkalam", "Amrutham Gamaya", and "Mathilukal".