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.
Janardhanan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Janardhanan reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Janardhanan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Janardhanan'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 Red Salute, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Janardhanan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Janardhanan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Janardhanan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sarvam Maya | Prahladan Namboothiri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Hridayapoorvam | Chittappan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Voice of Sathyanathan | Vaidyar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | 2018 | Chief Minister | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Captain | K Karunakaran | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Rakshadhikari Baiju (Oppu) | Narayanettan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Moonam Naal Njayarazhcha | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Trivandrum Lodge | Arthur Gopal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Bodyguard | Karyasthan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Loudspeaker | Grandpa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Red Salute | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Nottam | - | 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 "Nadodikkattu", "Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman", and "Moonam Naal Njayarazhcha".