Jayan - Actor Profile

Jayan

Acting
50Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 25, 1939
Birth Place: Kollam, Travancore

About Jayan

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.

Best Jayan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jayan's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
Kadathanaattu Maakkam (1978) movie poster
★7.2

Kadathanaattu Maakkam — Kadathanaattu Maakkam is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan. The film stars Prem N

Kadathanaattu Maakkam

1978
★6.5
Itha Ivide Vare (1977) movie poster
★6.5

Itha Ivide Vare — Itha Ivide Vare is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by IV Sasi and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Madhu,

Itha Ivide Vare

1977•Drama
★6.0
Madanolsavam (1978) movie poster
★6.0

Madanolsavam — Raju, a young man, falls in love with Elizabeth, a beautiful woman, from his college. Though the couple start a life tog

Madanolsavam

1978•Drama
★6.0
Sarapancharam (1979) movie poster
★6.0

Sarapancharam — Soudamini's husband has been paralysed and rendered impotent. Living with her old husband she likes the servant, Chandra

Sarapancharam

1979•Drama
★6.0
Lisa (1978) movie poster
★6.0

Lisa — A shy village girl becomes possessed by a demon and an exorcist is called to help her.

Lisa

1978•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jayan.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1982 Komaram - Flop Similar →
1981 Thadavara Seema Flop Similar →
1981 Sanchari Bhargavan Flop Similar →
1981 Kolilakkam Rajan Flop Similar →
1981 Ariyappedatha Rahasyam Raghu Flop Similar →
1980 Manushya Mrugam Babu, Gopi Flop Similar →
1980 Nayattu SI Vijayan Flop Similar →
1980 Karimpana - Flop Similar →
1980 Meen - Flop Similar →
1980 Sakthi Vijayn / Rajan Varma Flop Similar →
1980 Paalattu Kunjikannan Vanchiyoor Surasu Flop Similar →
1980 Idi muzhakkam Bheeman Flop Similar →
1980 Benz Vasu - Flop Similar →
1980 Angaadi Babu Flop Similar →
1980 Kari Puranda Jeevithangal - Flop Similar →
1980 Kaantha Valayam Manushyan Flop Similar →
1979 Sikharangal - Flop Similar →
1979 Kallu Karthyayini - Flop Similar →
1979 Angakkuri Ramachandran Flop Similar →
1979 Kazhukan Velu Flop Similar →
1979 Aavesham Gopi, Ravi Flop Similar →
1979 Irumbazhikal Bullet Babu Flop Similar →
1979 Sarapancharam Chandrasekharan Average Similar →
1978 Lisa Suresh Average Similar →
1978 Mochanam Balachandran Flop Similar →
1978 Thacholi Ambu Bappu /Kutty(Bappu's Son) Flop Similar →
1978 Mukkuvane Snehicha Bhootham - Flop Similar →
1978 Kadathanaattu Maakkam Unnikurup Hit Similar →
1978 Madanolsavam Dr. Jayakrishnan Average Similar →
1977 Randu Lokam - Flop Similar →
1977 Acharam Ammini osaram Omana Sudhakaran Flop Similar →
1977 Tholkkan Enikku Manassilla - Flop Similar →
1977 Itha Ivide Vare Ferryboat Man Hit Similar →
1977 Kannappanunni Elavannoor Idumban Flop Similar →
1976 Amrithavaahini Mohan Flop Similar →
1976 Kamadhenu - Flop Similar →
1976 Pick Pocket Chandran's father Flop Similar →
1976 Madhuram Thirumadhuram Babu Flop Similar →
1976 Mallanum Mathevanum - Flop Similar →
1976 Rajaankanam - Flop Similar →
1976 Paalkkadal - Flop Similar →
1976 Panchami - Flop Similar →
1976 Agni Pushpam - Flop Similar →
1975 Sooryavamsham - Flop Similar →
1975 Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre - Flop Similar →
1975 Ullasa Yaathra - Flop Similar →
1975 Tourist Bungalow - Flop Similar →
1974 Poonthenaruvi Dr. John Flop Similar →
1974 Shapamoksham - Flop Similar →
1972 Postmane Kananilla Naxalite Flop Similar →

Jayan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jayan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jayan is "Kadathanaattu Maakkam" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Jayan acted in?

Jayan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jayan?

Other notable films include "Itha Ivide Vare", "Madanolsavam", and "Sarapancharam".