Murali (actor)

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name = Murali


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birthdate = 25 May 1954
birthplace = Kudavattoor, Kollam, Kerala, India.
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occupation = Actor
yearsactive = 1986 - present
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parents = P. Krishna Pillai
K. Devaki Amma
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nationalfilmawards = 2002 - Best Actor
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Murali is a national award winning actor from Kerala, India. He is a well known actor in Malayalam and Tamil film industries. He is known for his powerful portrayal of roles in lead as well as character roles.

Early Life

Murali was born on 25 May 1954 as the first child of P. Krishna Pillai and K. Devaki Amma in Kudavattoor, Kollam, Kerala, India. He completed his schooling from Kudavattoor L. P. School and Thrikannamangalam S.K.V. High School. He completed his pre-degree from Sasthamkotta Devaswom Board College. He was an active member of the Students Federation of India. He later completed his degree in law from the Thiruvananthapuram Law Academy. After studies, he worked for some years as Lower Division Clerk in the Department of Health, Govt. of Kerala and as Upper Division Clerk in the Kerala University.

Acting Career

Murali debuted into films with the lead role in "Njattadi", directed by Gopi. But the film never released. He then got chance to act in "Chidambaram", directed by national award winning filmmaker Aravindan. He then acted in "Meenamasathile Sooryan" and "Panchagni", directed by noted filmmakers Lenin Rejendran and Hariharan, respectively. "Panchagni" got released first and it gave his the break in his acting career. He then quickly got established as a powerful actor in the Malayalam film industry. "Ardram", directed by George Kittu was the first film to get released with Murali in lead role. He acted in a variety of roles ranging from lead roles to villain roles, and won accolades.

Awards

Murali got his first Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Amaram", directed by maverick filmmaker Bharathan. He later went on to win the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his role in "Aadharam". Murali again won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his powerful portrayl of "Appumestri" in "Neythukaran", directed by Priyanandan. The same role won him the National Film Award for Best Actor for the year 2002.

References

* [http://movies.deepthi.com/malayalam/actors/murali.html deepthi.com Profile]
* [http://video.webindia123.com/interviews/actors/murali/index.htm webindia123.com Video Interview]