Alummoodan

Alummoodan
Alummoodan
Born	Dominic Alummoodu; 15 March 1933; Changanassery, Kingdom of Travancore, British India (present day Kottayam, Kerala, India)
Died	3 May 1992 (aged 59)
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1967 – 1992
Spouse	Rosamma Dominic
Children	6 (incl. Boban Alummoodan)
Parents	Alummoottil Joseph; Rosamma;

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.

Background

Alummoodan 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

1960s

Year	Title	Role
1966	Anarkali	Afghani warrior
1967	Mynatharuvi Kolakase
1968	Ezhu Raathrikal
1969	Koottukudumbam	Unnithan
	Susie	Thaaraavukaaran
	Nadhi	Paili

1980s

Year	Title	Role
1980	Puzha
	Paalaattu Kunjikkannan
	Manjil Virinja Pookkal	Khushalan
	Vedikkettu
	Ithikkara Pakki
1981	Dhruvasangamam	Madhavapilla
	Agnisaram
	Ellaam Ninakku Vendi	Inspector
	Ariyapedatha Rahasyam	Andrews
	Swarnappakshikal
	Sanchari	Palpu
	Swarangal Swapnagal	Kunjiraman
	Kadathu	School Peon Kittu Pilla
	Dhanya
1982	Thuranna Jail	Dasappan
	Madhrasile Mon
	Ee Nadu	Reporter
	Paanjajanyam	Thunjath
	Padayottam	Udayanan's helper
	Jambulingam	Gopala Pilla
1983	Pallaankuzhi	Madhavan
	Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal
	Swapname Ninakku Nandi	Broker
	Kolakkomban	Mathai
	Thaavalam	Outhakutty
	Pourusham	Achuthan
	Marakkillorikkalum	Gopi
	Eettillam	Kochappi
1984	My Dear Kuttichathan
	Panchavadi Palam	Yudaskunju
	Ethirppukal	Pathros
	Mukhamukham
1985	Yathra	Paramu Nair
1985	Kaanaathaaya Penkutti	Abdu
1986	Nimishangal	Druthi Keshava Pilla
	Ambili Ammavan
	Kunjaattakkilikal
1987	Aalippazhangal	Pachu Pilla
1987	Kayyethum Doorathu

1990s

Year	Title	Role
1990	Appu	Pushkaran
1990	Vidhyarambham	R. K. Nedungadi
1991	Mimics Parade	Kasargod Khader Bhai
1992	Aayushkalam	Velu Mooppan
	Ulsavamelam	DKP
	Kasargod Khader Bhai	Kasargod Khader Bhai
	Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo	Kunjikkuttan / Principal
	Kamaladalam	Theatrical troupe owner
	Adwaytham	State Minister
1993	Kanyakumariyil Oru Kavitha
1997	My Dear Kuttichathan

Again Kasargod Khader Bhai (2010) Photo Archieve
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)

References

^ "Mangalam – Varika 9-Apr-2012". Mangalamvarika.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 12 March 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

External links

Alummoodan at IMDb
Alummoodan at MSI

[1] "Mangalam – Varika 9-Apr-2012". Mangalamvarika.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2012.

[2] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 12 March 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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