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Johny Joseph, better known by the stage name Kundara Johny (1 January 1952 – 17 October 2023), was an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema. He additionally performed in Tamil films such as Vaazhkai Chakram and Nadigan.
Kundara Johny | |
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| Born | Johny Joseph 1 January 1952 Quilon, Travancore–Cochin, India |
| Died | 17 October 2023 (aged 71) Kollam, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979–2023 |
| Spouse | Stella Johny |
| Parent | Catherine (Mother) |
Early life
editJohny made his debut, at the age of 23, through the 1979 Malayalam movie, Nithya Vasantham, playing a 55-year-old character.[1]
Personal life and death
editJohny was married to Stella, a Hindi professor at Fatima Mata National College, Kollam.[2] He died of a heart attack at a private hospital in Kollam, on 17 October 2023, at the age of 71.[3][4]
Filmography
editMalayalam
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Agniparvatham | ||
| Nithya Vasantham | |||
| Kazhukan | |||
| 1980 | Rajaneegandhi | ||
| Nattuchakkeruttu | |||
| Meen | Sunny | ||
| Karimpana | |||
| 1981 | Urukkumushthikal | ||
| Thushaaram | Cap. Nair | ||
| Parankimala | Chandran | ||
| Visham | Johnny | ||
| Karimpoocha | |||
| Aayudham | Johny | ||
| Tharattu | Johny | ||
| 1982 | Angachamayam | Sony | |
| Enikkum Oru Divasam | S.I. Jacob | ||
| Vidhichathum Kothichathum | |||
| Chilanthivala | Inspector Harris | ||
| Varanmaare Aavashyamundu | Gunda | ||
| Komaram | |||
| 1983 | Ee Yugam | Vaasu | |
| Himam | Gireesh | ||
| Oru Madapravinte Katha | |||
| Paalam | |||
| Aadyathe Anuraagam | Rasheed | ||
| Onnu Chirikku | |||
| 1984 | Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram | Raghavan Nair | |
| Enganeyundashaane | Suresh | ||
| Oru Painkilikatha | Nandakumar I.A.S | ||
| Thathamme Poocha Poocha | |||
| Swanthamevide Bandhamevide | Sreedharan | ||
| Unaroo | |||
| Athirathram | Govindankutty | ||
| Adiyozhukkukal | Govindan | ||
| Aalkkoottathil Thaniye | Gopinath | ||
| 1985 | Aram + Aram = Kinnaram | Gunda | |
| Angadikkappurathu | Anthony Varghese | ||
| Paara | |||
| Vellarikka Pattanam | Muthu | ||
| Adhyayam Onnu Muthal | Sreedharan | ||
| Mukhayamanthri | |||
| Oru Naal Innoru Naal | |||
| Black Mail | Johnny | ||
| Idanilangal | Kuttappan | ||
| Karimpinpoovinakkare | Kunjachan | ||
| 1986 | Vartha | Francis | |
| Adiverukal | Kootuvadi Vasu | ||
| Niramulla Ravulkal | Contractor Peethambaran | ||
| Njan Kathorthirikkum | |||
| Onnu Randu Moonnu | |||
| Nilaavinte Naattil | Inspector John | ||
| Urukku Manushyan | |||
| Ardha Raathri | |||
| Rajavinte Makan | Venu | ||
| Ninnistham Ennishtam | Achu | ||
| Ithile Iniyum Varu | Rajesh | ||
| Aavanazhi | CI Alex George | ||
| Nyayavidhi | Vareeth | ||
| Aayiram Kannukal | Johnny | ||
| Padayani | |||
| 1987 | Naalkavala | Sub Inspector Andrews | |
| Vrutham | Harindran | ||
| Amrutham Gamaya | Dr. Rajan Thomas | ||
| Kayyethum Doorathu | |||
| Ajantha | |||
| Theekattu | James | ||
| Nombarathi Poovu | |||
| Ithrayum Kaalam | Raju | ||
| Adimakal Udamakal | Joseph | ||
| Itha Samayamayi | Johny | ||
| Nadodikkattu | Nambiar's henchman | ||
| 1988 | Oru CBI Diary Kurippu | Driver Vasu | |
| Abkari | Peethambaran | ||
| 1921 | Police Inspector Narayana Menon | ||
| Mukthi | James | ||
| 1989 | Kireedom | Parameshwaran | |
| Carnivel | Pocker | ||
| Ammavanu Pattiya Amali | Vasu | ||
| Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal | Gopala Kuruppu | ||
| Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha | Aringodar's Sishyan | ||
| 1990 | Aaram Vardil Aabhayandhara Kalakam | ||
| Mukham | Menon | ||
| Arhatha | Achu | ||
| Shubhayathra | |||
| Appu | Vijayan | ||
| 1991 | Aanaval Mothiram | C.I George | |
| Godfather | Hemachandran | ||
| Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu | |||
| Inspector Balram | CI Alex George | ||
| 1992 | Kallan Kappalil Thanne | Cheenkanni Ramu | |
| Thalastaanam | |||
| Sathyaprathinja | |||
| Mahanagaram | Commissioner Shankar | ||
| 1993 | Devaasuram | Ashokan | |
| Koushalam | C.I. Thomas Mathew | ||
| Uppukandam Brothers | Ettuveettil Vasu | ||
| Samooham | Anto | ||
| Chenkol | Parameshwaran | ||
| Thalamura | |||
| Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni | Bhargavan | ||
| Kulapathi | Antappan | ||
| Kabooliwala | Balan | ||
| Injakkadan Mathai & Sons | |||
| 1994 | Chukkan | Ganapathi | |
| Nandini Oppol | |||
| Betaaj Badshah | |||
| Sagaram Sakshi | K.K. Nair | ||
| 1995 | Spadikam | Maniyan | |
| Sindoora Rekha | Circle Inspector | ||
| Special Squad | Freddy | ||
| Radholsavam | Katturan | ||
| Keerthanam | |||
| Rajakeeyam | |||
| Indian Military Intelligence | Captain Sharma/Akbar | ||
| Sakshyam | Major | ||
| Kusruthikaatu | |||
| 1996 | Hitlist | ||
| Swarnakireedam | |||
| Chhote Sarkar | Hindi film | ||
| Kanjirappally Kariachan | Kalloorkaadan Koshi | ||
| 1997 | Aaraam Thampuran | Appan's henchmen | |
| Vamsam | Palakkunnel Thommichan | ||
| Varnapakittu | Adv. Chandrashekharan | ||
| 1998 | Samaantharangal | Roy | |
| 1999 | Bharya Veettil Paramasukham | Ramabhadran | |
| Thachiledathu Chundan | Thankayya Mooppan | ||
| Crime File | Pappachan | ||
| 2000 | Dada Sahib | Inspector Ashokan | |
| 2001 | Saivar Thirumeni | Bhaskara Menon | |
| 2002 | Www.anukudumbam.com | ||
| Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari | Kunju Raman | ||
| 2005 | Bharathchandran I.P.S. | IG Rajan Koshy IPS | |
| The Tiger | Customs Assistant Collector Venugopal | ||
| 2006 | Madhuchandralekha | Shanmugham | |
| Balram vs. Tharadas | DYSP Alex George | ||
| Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam | Jabbar | ||
| 2007 | Avan Chandiyude Makan | Bhargavan M.L.A. | |
| Time | |||
| Khaki | S.P Mahesh | ||
| Hallo | Commissioner Aravindakshan | ||
| 2008 | Jubilee | ||
| Roudram | DYSP Habeeb | ||
| 2009 | Kutty Srank | DySP Mathai | |
| 2010 | Pokkiriraja | Chandrashekharan | |
| 2011 | Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 | ||
| Venicile Vyapari | C.I. Nambeeshan | ||
| August 15 | Rajeevan | ||
| 2012 | Sthalam | ||
| 2013 | My Fan Ramu | Commissioner Sathyasheelan | |
| 2014 | Swaha | ||
| Konthayum Poonoolum | Sandeep Mohan | ||
| 2015 | Mariyam Mukku | DYSP Paul | |
| Kohinoor | Superintendent of Police | ||
| ATM | Police Inspector | ||
| 2016 | Payyamvalli Chanthu | ||
| Cellphone | |||
| Popcorn | Sam Christy | ||
| 2018 | Vallikkudilile Vellakkaran | Kaimal | |
| 2019 | Thelivu | Retired Jail Superintendent | |
| Mr. Pavanayi 99.99 | |||
| 2022 | Meppadiyan | Jacob |
Tamil
edit| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Kireedam |
Telugu
edit| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Rowdyism Nasinchal |
Kannada
edit| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Modadha Mareyalli |
Television
edit| Year | Series | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Kadhayile Rajakumari | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2017 | Nilavum Nakshatrangalum | Amrita TV |
| 2017 | CBI Diary | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2018-2020 | Bhadra | Surya TV |
References
edit- ^ "സിനിമയില്ലെങ്കില് സാമൂഹ്യപ്രവര്ത്തനം". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ^ "Life Thiruvananthapuram : An act of valour". The Hindu. 3 November 2004. Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ Actor Kundara Johny dies at 71
- ^ "Malayalam actor Kundara Johny dies of cardiac arrest at 71". India Today. 18 October 2023.