Dominic Alummoodu, known by his stage name Alummoodan (15 March 1933 – 3 May 1992) was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam films. He had acted in more than 100 films and mainly did comedy roles.
Alummoodan | |
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| Born | Dominic Alummoodu 15 March 1933 |
| Died | 3 May 1992 (aged 59) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1967 – 1992 |
| Spouse | Rosamma Dominic |
| Children | 6 (incl. Boban Alummoodan) |
| Parents |
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Background
editAlummoodan was born as Dominic to Rosamma and Joseph of the Alummoottil House in Changanacherry. His stage name came from his family name Alummoodu.
He was married to Rosamma Dominic. They have six children, 2 sons and 4 daughters. His son Boban Alummoodan is also an actor in Malayalam movies.[1]
He died on 3 May 1992 due to a heart attack.[2] His death occurred during the shooting of a film named Adwaitham, directed by Priyadarshan and starring Mohanlal in the lead role. He portrayed the role of a minister in Adwaitham, and his last words were the film dialogue 'Swami enne rakshikkanam' (Swami, please save me), which he told to Mohanlal, portraying the role of a saint. He died on the spot. He was a well-known stage artist too, and he managed his own drama theatre named "Changanaserry Anaswara" even in his busy film career. One of his notable performances is in Changanaserry Geedha's famous play "Ezhu Rathrikal" written by Kalady Gopi and Directed by Sri.Geedha Chachappan. Alummoodan played "Ettukali mammoonju" a wicked character years after still remembers. Later the play made in celluloid and he appeared on the same role. "Araada Valiyavan" "Njanaada Paraayi, Moota" are some of his famous plays in the mid 1980s.
Filmography
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- My Dear Kuttichathan(DTS) (1997)
- Kanyakumariyil Oru Kavitha (1993)
- Adwaytham(1992)
- Kamaladalam (1992)
- Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo (1992)
- Kasargod Khader Bhai (1992)
- Ulsavamelam (1992)
- Aayushkalam (1992)
- Mimics Parade (1991)
- Vidyāraṃbhaṃ (1990)
- Appu (1990) as Pushkaran
- Kayyethum Doorathu (1987)
- Aalippazhangal (1987) as Pachu Pilla
- Kunjaattakkilikal (1986)
- Nimishangal (Yaamam) (1986) as Druthi Keshava Pilla
- Kaanaathaaya Penkutti (1985)
- Yathra (1985)
- Mukhamukham (1984)
- Ethirppukal (1984)
- Panchavadi Palam (1984)
- My Dear Kuttichathan (1984)
- Eettillam (1983)
- Marakkillorikkalum (1983) as Gopi
- Pourusham (1983)
- Thavalam (1983) as Outhakutty
- Kolakkomban (1983)
- Swapname Ninakku Nandi (1983) as Broker
- Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal (1983)
- Pallaankuzhi (1983)
- Jambulingam (1982)
- Padayottam (1982)
- Paanjajanyam (1982) as Thunjath
- Ee Nadu (1982) as Reporter
- Madhrasile Mon (1982)
- Thuranna Jail (1982) as Dasappan
- Dhanya (1981)
- Kadathu (1981)
- Swarangal Swapnagal (1981) as Kunjiraman
- Sanchari (1981) as Palpu
- Swarnnappakshikal (1981)
- Ariyapedatha Rahasyam (1981) as Andrews
- Ellam Ninakku Vendi (1981)
- Agnisaram (1981)
- Dhruvasangamam (1981)
- Ithikkara Pakki (1980)
- Vedikkettu (1980)
- Manjil Virinja Pookkal (1980) as Khushalan
- Paalaattu Kunjikkannan (1980)
- Puzha (1980)
- Maani Koya Kurup (1979)
- Thuramukham (1979)
- Driver Madyapichirunnu (1979)
- Pichaathikkuttappan (1979)
- Maamaankam (1979)
- Vijayanum Veeranum (1979) as Appu
- Iniyum Kaanaam (1979) as Keshavan
- Tiger Salim (1978)
- Kadathanaattu Maakkam (1978)
- Avakaasham (1978)
- Arum Anyaralla (1978) as Thommi
- Kaithappoo (1978)
- Beena (1978) as Pilla
- Padmatheertham (1978) as Krishna Pilla
- Vayanaadan Thampan (1978)
- Iniyum Puzhayozhukum (1978) as Sekhar
- Thacholi Ambu (1978)
- Yudhakaandam (1977)
- Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana (1977) ... Gopala Pilla
- Chakravarthini (1977)
- Chathurvedam (1977)
- Chennaaya Valarthiya Kutty (1976)
- Thulavarsham (1976) as Pappachan Nair
- Paarijaatham (1976)
- Lakshmivijayam (1976)
- Abhinandanam (1976)
- Criminals (Kayangal) (1975)
- Chief Guest (1975)
- Mucheettukalikkaarante Makal (1975)
- Chalanam (1975)
- Hello Darling (1975) as Harshan Pilla
- Odakkuzhal (1975)
- Ulsavam (1975) as Swa Le
- Chattambikkalyaani (1975) as Marmam Mammad
- Penpada (1975) as Kunjiraman
- Madhurappathinezhu (1975)
- Ma Nishadha (1975)
- Neela Ponman (1975) as Kumaran
- Kanyakumari (1974) as Bhaskaran
- Bhoogolam Thiriyunnu (1974)
- Honeymoon (1974)
- Nadeenadanmaare Aavasyamundu (1974)
- Vishnu Vijayam (1974)
- Maasappadi Maathupilla (1973)
- Enippadikal (1973)
- Ponnapuram Kotta (1973)
- Yaamini (1973) as Naanukuttan
- Football Champion (1973) as Mathew Koshi
- Panitheeratha Veedu (1973) as Vaasu
- Omana (1972) as Padmanabha Pilla
- Gandharavakshetram (1972) as Jose
- Aadyathe Kadha (1972) as Padmanabha Pilla
- Akkarapacha (1972)
- Postmane Kananilla (1972) as Sekharan
- Oru Sundariyude Katha (1972) as Nanukuttan
- Pulliman (1972)
- Prathikaram (1972) as Peethambharan
- Aromalunni (1972)
- Professor (1972) as Raju Malathinkal
- Lora Nee Evide (1971)
- Gangaasangamam (1971)
- Sarasayya (1971) as Karunan
- Panchavan Kaadu (1971) as Chinda Swami
- Muthassi (1971)
- Karakanakadal (1971)
- Karinizhal (1971)
- Agni Mrugam (1971)
- Marunaattil Oru Malayaali (1971) as Chandikunju
- Kalithozhi (1971)
- Line Bus (1971) as Chackochan
- Kochaniyathi (1971) as Pappu Pilla
- Aval Alpam Vaikippoyi (1971)
- Madhuvidhu (1970) as Koluthu
- Dathuputhran (1970) as Mathai
- Othenente Makan (1970) as Koman Nair
- Pearl View (1970)
- Ningalenne Communistakki (1970)...Velu
- Aa Chithrashalabham Parannotte (1970)
- Thriveni (1970)
- Kuttavaali (1970) as Master Menon
- Detective 909 Keralathil (1970)
- Thara (1970) as Pappu
- Nilakkatha Chalanangal (1970)
- Olavum Theeravum (1970)
- Nadhi (1969) as Paili
- Susie (1969)
- Koottukudumbam (1969)
- Ezhu Raathrikal (1968)
- Mainatharuvi Kolakkes (1967)
- Anarkali (1966) as Afghani warrior
References
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