Jayan

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

2.476

Gender

Male

Birthday

25-Jul-1939

Age

(85 years old)

Place of Birth

Kollam, Travancore

Also Known As
  • Krishnan Nair

Jayan

Biography

Krishnan Nair, better known by his stage name Jayan, was an Indian film actor, naval officer, stunt performer and cultural icon of the 1970s. He starred in over 120 Malayalam films.


Credits

Anthappuram Anthappuram (1980) Character: N/A
Anthappuram is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. G. Rajasekharan and produced by BVK Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir, Ambika, Jayan and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in lead roles. The film had musical score by Shankar Ganesh.
പോസ്റ്റ്മാനെ കാണാനില്ല പോസ്റ്റ്മാനെ കാണാനില്ല (1972) Character: Naxalite
Ramu, a postman, gives shelter to a girl, who has escaped from the hands of a few Naxalites. However, problems arise when his fiance's parents doubt him to be a Naxalite as they find a gun with him.
സഞ്ചരി സഞ്ചരി (1981) Character: Bhargavan
Sanchari is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Boban Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Mohanlal and Adoor Bhasi in lead roles. The film had musical score by K. J. Yesudas
കണ്ണപ്പനുണ്ണി കണ്ണപ്പനുണ്ണി (1977) Character: Elavannoor Idumban
Kannappanunni is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film based on Kalaripayattu, the traditional martial art of India. It was the 100th film featuring Prem Nazir and Sheela as the leading pair. It was Udaya Studio's 75th film. The film was directed and produced by Kunchako. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Sukumari and Jayabharathi in lead roles. The film had musical score and songs by K. Raghavan.
പൂന്തേനരുവി പൂന്തേനരുവി (1974) Character: Dr. John
Shaji and Vimala are college pals. Shaji, a drug addict, is in love with Vimala. But she romances Sunny, the son of her college's principal. Sunny's greedy mother fixes up their marriage.
അമൃതവാഹിനി അമൃതവാഹിനി (1976) Character: Mohan
Amrithavaahini is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed J. Sasikumar. The film stars and Prem Nazir, Sharada, Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair and Adoor Bhasiin lead roles. The film had musical score by A. T. Ummer. The film was a remake of Hindi film Khilona.
കരി പുരണ്ട ജീവിതങ്ങൾ കരി പുരണ്ട ജീവിതങ്ങൾ (1980) Character: N/A
This film is directed by J Sasikumar. The film had musical score by M K Arjunan.
അച്ചാരം അമ്മിണി ഓശാരം ഓമന അച്ചാരം അമ്മിണി ഓശാരം ഓമന (1977) Character: Sudhakaran
Ammini is the daughter of Sivan Pilla Muthalaali. Sivan Pillai was one of the richest man in the locality years ago. However he spoiled all wealth once he became addicted to gambling. Now they are staying in a house whose condition is pathetic. Ammini joins police and currently appointed as the traffic police in the locality, which Sivan Pilla can't accept. After watching a young and energetic Ammini, a medical representative Sudhakaran falls for her. Sudhakaran comes to Ammini's house and asks for her hand. When Sivan Pillai and his wife Padmavathi was about to accept the proposal, Ammini tells that she is not prepared for the marriage now and she will think about it only after 5 years. A dejected Sivan Pillai, with the remaining money in hand decides to restart the business of wood export along with his staff Kittu Pillai and leaves home.
പഞ്ചമി പഞ്ചമി (1976) Character: N/A
A newly-appointed forest ranger embarks on a journey to uncover the mysterious death of his predecessor with the help of an expelled tribal chief's daughter.
കാമധേനു കാമധേനു (1976) Character: N/A
Chandran, a farmer, leaves his village when he is falsely accused of a murder. He faces many challenges when he goes to an unknown city for a living.
Sikharangal Sikharangal (1979) Character: N/A
A 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sheela
Meen Meen (1980) Character: N/A
Kuriakose engages in a relationship with a woman but later marries someone else. Years later, Rajan, Kuriakose's son, seeks revenge on him for abandoning his mother.
തോൽക്കാൻ എനിക്ക് മനസ്സില്ല തോൽക്കാൻ എനിക്ക് മനസ്സില്ല (1977) Character: N/A
Malayalam language film directed by T Hariharan
കല്ല് കാർത്യായനി കല്ല് കാർത്യായനി (1979) Character: N/A
Malayalam language film starring Jayan and Prameela.
രണ്ട് ലോകം രണ്ട് ലോകം (1977) Character: N/A
A virtuous middle class man marries the reluctant, egoistic daughter of his village landlord. His life turns upside-down when his wife starts throwing tantrums on a daily basis.
അറിയപ്പെടാത്ത രഹസ്യം അറിയപ്പെടാത്ത രഹസ്യം (1981) Character: Raghu
Thampy, a smuggler and a womaniser, is unaware of the twins that he has fathered with Sarojama. However, things take a turn when the twins soon plot his downfall.
Angakkuri Angakkuri (1979) Character: Ramachandran
The life of a wrongfully imprisoned man gets ruined due to the time he spends in jail. However, after his release, he vows revenge on those who framed him.
മുക്കുവനെ സ്നേഹിച്ച ഭൂതം മുക്കുവനെ സ്നേഹിച്ച ഭൂതം (1978) Character: N/A
Mukkuvane Snehicha Bhootham is a 1978 movie in Malayalam language directed by Sasikumar. The lead roles were played by Soman and Unny Mary
തച്ചോളി അമ്പു തച്ചോളി അമ്പു (1978) Character: Bappu /Kutty(Bappu's Son)
Thacholi Ambu is a 1978 Malayalam-language film starring Prem Nazir, Sivaji Ganesan, Ravikumar and Jayan. Directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan, it was the first cinemascope film in Malayalam. Prem Nazir played the title role in the film.
കാന്തവലയം കാന്തവലയം (1980) Character: Manushyan
The film explores the powerful magnetic attraction between the heroine Mary Hans and a Mysterious Stranger.
ഇതാ ഇവിടെ വരെ ഇതാ ഇവിടെ വരെ (1977) Character: Ferryboat Man
Itha Ivide Vare is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by IV Sasi and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Jayabharathi and MG Soman in lead roles.After the huge success of this film MG Soman achieved the Super Star status.This is the first commercial successful script of P.Padmarajan.
பூட்டாத பூட்டுகள் பூட்டாத பூட்டுகள் (1980) Character: Uppuli
Fissures occur in a married couple's relationship when they are unable to conceive a child. The wife is later enamoured by a young man who gives her attention. What happens next forms the rest of the story.
ആശീർവാദം ആശീർവാദം (1977) Character: N/A
Aasheervaadam is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Thayyil Kunjikandan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, Sheela, K. P. Ummer and Bahadoor in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan.
ഓർമ്മകൾ മരിക്കുമോ ഓർമ്മകൾ മരിക്കുമോ (1977) Character: N/A
Chandrasekharan suspects his wife Parvati of cheating and kills her. After several years, she reincarnates as Amini and tells him the truth.
ആദ്യപാഠം ആദ്യപാഠം (1977) Character: N/A
Aadhya Paadam is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Adoor Bhasi. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sheela, Sridevi and Jayan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
അനുമോദനം അനുമോദനം (1978) Character: N/A
Anumodhanam is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Thayyil Kunjikandan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Jayan, Sankaradi, Raghavan and Bahadoor in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
കഴുകൻ കഴുകൻ (1979) Character: Velu
The lives of Velu, a rowdy, and Malathi, a prostitute, get complicated after they marry and decide to turn over a new leaf. However, the demons from their past lives keep haunting them at every step.
മനുഷ്യമൃഗം മനുഷ്യമൃഗം (1980) Character: Babu, Gopi
Chandran and Babu grow from rags to riches by illegal means. Chandran wishes to marry Daisy, who was part of their operations. But Babu advises him to kill her as she knows all their secrets.
Benz Vasu Benz Vasu (1980) Character: N/A
Vasu, a rich businessman, hates women as he had to witness his mother's illicit relationship. However, his life takes a turn when he falls for a beautiful girl.
ഇരുമ്പഴികൾ ഇരുമ്പഴികൾ (1979) Character: Bullet Babu
Irumbazhikal is a 1979 Indian Malayalam Action. Drama film, directed by A. B. Raj. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Jayabharathi and K. P. Ummer in the lead roles.
ആവേശം ആവേശം (1979) Character: Gopi, Ravi
A heroic man effortlessly fights against many wild animals to protect his sister, who falls into trouble after getting targetted by her husband's evil employer.
ലിസ ലിസ (1978) Character: Suresh
A shy village girl becomes possessed by a demon and an exorcist is called to help her.
പാലാട്ട് കുഞ്ഞിക്കണ്ണൻ പാലാട്ട് കുഞ്ഞിക്കണ്ണൻ (1980) Character: Vanchiyoor Surasu
Paalattu Kunjikannan is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Boban Kunchacko.
Kolilakkam Kolilakkam (1981) Character: Rajan
Three brothers, who get separated at birth, face several trials and tribulations when they try to make an effort to reunite.
മദനോത്സവം മദനോത്സവം (1978) Character: Dr. Jayakrishnan
Raju, a young man, falls in love with Elizabeth, a beautiful woman, from his college. Though the couple start a life together, the doctor reveals to Raju that Elizabeth may not live long enough.
മോചനം മോചനം (1978) Character: Balachandran
Balachandran is in love with his employee Sreedevi. His mother would prefer that he marry his cousin Meera. However, when he proposes to Sreedevi, she reveals that she's happily engaged to be married to Soman
Karimpana Karimpana (1980) Character: N/A
Muthan gets job as the labour of a sayippu.problems starts when he crashes with sayippu's wife
നായാട്ട് നായാട്ട് (1980) Character: SI Vijayan
A little boy's parents get murdered by an unknown person. Years later, the boy grows up to become a police inspector and comes across the culprit.
Thadavara Thadavara (1981) Character: Seema
Thadavara is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by Augustine Prakash. The film stars Jayan, K. P. Ummer, M. N. Nambiar and Seema in the lead roles.
Angaadi Angaadi (1980) Character: Babu
Babu, a laborer works for the welfare of the people and fights against injustice in the society. However, he faces many challenges when he encounters an evil businessman.
മൂർഖൻ മൂർഖൻ (1980) Character: Vinod
A man decides to take revenge against a businessman for ruining his life. He decides to cheat his daughter by pretending to be in love with her, but life takes a turn when he really falls for her.
ശക്തി ശക്തി (1980) Character: Vijayn / Rajan Varma
The story opens with two men travelling in an ambassador's car to a bungalow, not knowing how to get there. On the way they see a black magician who is Jayan's character's uncle. They ask him the way and he points towards the bungalow. After reaching the bungalow they start talking about the area, and realise that it is deserted. They meet Jayan's character, a shapeless ghost who tells his life story and how he liked his body.
Idi muzhakkam (ഇടിമുഴക്കം) Idi muzhakkam (ഇടിമുഴക്കം) (1980) Character: Bheeman
A group of villagers come together to fight against the atrocities of their landlords and amongst them is Bheeman, a man who turns against his master of several years and joins the revolution.
Ithikkara Pakky Ithikkara Pakky (1980) Character: Adimakannu
Ithikkara Pakki, a daily-wage labourer, fights against a wealthy landlord when he tries to trouble the villagers. Things get worse when he falls in love with the landlord's daughter.
Love in Singapore Love in Singapore (1980) Character: Suresh
Fate brings back the two brothers, Premachandran and Suresh, together after years of quarrel. Now, they join forces to avenge their father's death, who was killed by mafia don Sethu.
Agni Saram Agni Saram (1980) Character: N/A
Agnisaram is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film directed and produced by A. B. Raj. The film stars Jose Prakash Jayabharathi and Jayan in the lead roles.
ശരപഞ്ജരം ശരപഞ്ജരം (1979) Character: Chandrasekharan
Soudamini's husband has been paralysed and rendered impotent. Living with her old husband she likes the servant, Chandrasekharan. And She eventually marries him but later discovers that he has had relationship with many ladies and he aimed only at her wealth.
രണ്ട് പെൺകുട്ടികൾ രണ്ട് പെൺകുട്ടികൾ (1978) Character: Collector (Cameo)
Randu Penkuttikal is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Mohan from a screenplay by Surasu, which is partially based on the novel of the same name by V. T. Nandakumar. This movie is one of the earliest movies to explore the theme of lesbianism in a normalised way.
സായൂജ്യം സായൂജ്യം (1979) Character: Rajan Dev
Sayoojyam is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by G. Premkumar and produced by Sukuprasad. The film stars Jayabharathi, M. G. Soman, Jayan and Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy.
കടത്തനാട്ടു മാക്കം കടത്തനാട്ടു മാക്കം (1978) Character: Unnikurup
Kadathanaattu Maakkam is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Sheela and Sukumari in lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan.



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