Nandhu

Nandalal Krishnamoorthy, better known by his stage name Nandu, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Malayalam films. He has worked in the industry for more than 30 years and is acclaimed for his performance in Mohanlal's Spirit, directed by Ranjith. He was also seen in many Priyadarshan films. He received SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor, for Spirit.

Personal life Nandu was born in Thiruvananthapuram, to Krishnamoorthy, a table tennis coach at National Institute of Sports and Sukumari, a singer. He lost his mother 60 days after he was born, and was brought up by his uncle and aunt. His father never remarried, and died later. His first film was Sarvakalasala (1986), directed by Venu Nagavally. During his early career, most of his roles were of college background.

Nandu is married to Kavitha Nandalal, since 1997. They have a daughter, Nandita (b. 1999) and a son, Krishan (b. 2013).

Career He started his career with the Mohanlal starring film Sarvakalasala in 1986. Although he has been in the film industry for the last 20 years, he recently has been acclaimed for his performance in the Mohanlal-starring film Spirit, directed by Ranjith, although he had played good roles in the past.

Filmography

Malayalam 1980s Year Title Role Notes 1983 Oru Madapravinte Katha 1986 Sarvakalashala Jose Abraham Yuvajanotsavam Prince 1987 Ayitham 1989 Swagatham Charithram Adikkurippu Dentist's assistant

1990s Year Title Role Notes 1990 Aye Auto Lonappan 1991 Kilukkam Pillai's relative Kizhakkunarum Pakshi Anandhu's Friend Abhimanyu 1992 Aham Kamaladalam Student at Kala Mandiram 1993 Aayirappara Gandharvam Butterflies Pavithran Mithunam Raghu Chenkol Ratheesh Kalippattam Remanan 1994 Thenmavin Kombath Thimmayan Sainyam Salesman Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu Kashmeeram Sanjay Minnaram Vishnu Moythootti 1995 Mazhavilkoodaram Subair Nirnayam Rajan 1996 KL.7/95 Eranakulam North Unni Ishtamaanu Nooruvattam Mookkilla Raajyathu Murimookkan Raajaavu 1997 Ishtadaanam Aniruddhan 1998 Pranayavarnangal Victor's friend British Market Annan Soman Kaikudunna Nilavu Kichamani's friend Kottaram Veettile Apputtan News reporter Sundarakilladi Pradeep 1999 Prem Poojari Auto Brothers Indulekha Varnachirakukal Rishivamsham

2000s Year Title Role Notes 2000 Snehapoorvam Anna College Student Pilots India Gate Indriyam Prof. Joseph Erumeli 2001 Romance Achaneyanenikkishtam Kariyachan 2003 Kalari Vikraman Unreleased film Kilichundan Mampazham Postman Rafeeq Balettan Sukumaran Ammakilikkoodu 2004 Thekkekkara Superfast Govindankutty Thirakkilanu Ramanan Wanted Vettam Rajeevan Vamanapuram Bus Route Kuttappan 2005 The Campus 'Romance' Chacko Moksham Kochi Rajavu 2007 Naalu Pennungal Narayanan 2008 Vilapangalkkappuram Madhavankutty Oru Pennum Randaanum Advocate's relative Thirakkatha Krishnamoorthy 2009 Kancheepurathe Kalyanam Jacob Koshy Seetha Kalyanam Shanmugham Boomi Malayalam

2010s Year Title Role Notes 2010 Nilavu Advocate Lakshmanan – Ladies Only Kutty Srank Vishnu Body Guard Ramankutty Master Drona 2010 Nelloor Harinarayanan Namboothiri 2011 China Town Fr. Stephen Sankaranum Mohananum Priyappetta Nattukare K P Scaria Salt N' Pepper Bhaskaran Nair Teja Bhai & Family Dr. Mahadevan Thampi Nadakame Ulakam Beautiful Kamalu City of God 2012 Masters Advocate Shaji Mathew Poppins Film producer Ozhimuri Thanu Pillai's servant Hero Sathyan 916 Dr. Harikrishnan's aide Thiruvambadi Thampan Rarichan Idiots Parudeesa Rubber tapper Namukku Parkkan Josettante Hero Trivandrum Lodge Antony Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O. Gulabdas Spirit Maniyan Karmayodha Baburaj 2013 Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla Nakhangal Manjila G Kumar Amen Philipose Good Bad & Ugly Marthandan Housefull Pookunju 97 Batch Maharajas Pattam Pole Fr. Joy Vishudhan Jose Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty Aanandhan and himself Kanyaka Talkies JPK Immanuel Dr. Ramakrishnan Hotel California Annan Kotharan Oru Malayala Cinema Don't Worry Be Happy Up & Down: Mukalil Oralundu Cheriyan ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi Kunjachan Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus Lakshmi's Father 6 B Paradise Namboothiri Yuvaavu @ 43 Ezhamathe Varavu Raman Nair Ms. Lekha Tharoor Kanunnathu Nandhagopalan 2014 Ettekaal Second God's Own Country Vakkachan Thomson Villa @Andheri Oru Korean Padam The Dolphins Plamootikada Valthsan Test Paper Medulla Oblongata Ottamandaaram Bharathan Lal Bahadur Shastri Lal's father Color Balloon Vaidhyar Aamayum Muyalum Arcott Anthony Fernandez 2015 Mariyam Mukku Mullan Joseph Utopiayile Rajavu Nadar Rasam Govindan Nair Rasputin Thilothama The Advocate Thottaavaadi 2016 Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu Monsoon Mangoes D. Paulose Karinkunnam 6's Ambootty Aalroopangal Pulimurugan Divakaran (Forest Guard) 2017 Jomonte Suvisheshangal Dr. Kuriakose Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol Priya's father Sathya Vilakkumaram Sarvopari Palakkaran Mani Swami History of Joy Judge Thrissivaperoor Kliptham Ambiyettan Kadamkadha Kuppivala Pashu Angu Doore Oru Deshathu Masterpiece Balan Master Vimaanam Swayam 2018 Naam John Queen Adv. Kaaloor Street Lights Remya's Father Sukhamano Daveede Mazhayathu Narayenettan Thanaha Wonder Boys Ilakal Pacha Pookkal Manja Chandragiri Aniyankunjum Thannaalaayathu Ranam Bhaskar Odiyan Ezhuthachan My Story Joseph Silva 2019 Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam Member Rocky Vaarthakal Ithuvare Chakkappan Lucifer P. S. Peethambaran Ittymaani: Made in China Roy Mathew Manoharam Joy An International Local Story Madhavan Nair Athiran Avirachan Pattabhiraman Raman Nair Porinju Mariam Jose Alappattu Varghese Driving License Driver Kunjali

2020s Year Title Role Notes 2020 Anveshanam Alphonse 2021 Sahyadriyile Chuvanna Pookkal One Councillor Noorudheen Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham Kuthiravattath Nair Mickey 2022 Lalitham Sundaram Music Director Harikumar 12th Man Resort Manager Davis Twenty One Gms Fr. Joseph Karnan Napoleon Bhagath Singh KP Aaraattu Narayana Pillai Pathrosinte Padappukal Priest Vaashi Shivakumar Innale Vare Aanandhan Run Kalyani Kaduva SI Manmadhan Paappan ASI Raghavan King Fish Varaal Maadayi Madhavan The Teacher Police Inspector Kaapa ASI Arumanayagam Kshanikam 2023 Oh My Darling Mathews Thrishanku Chandrahasan Nair Dhoomam Minister's PA Neru Public Prosecutor Sajan Varghese 2024 Anweshippin Kandethum Head Constable Uthup Jai Ganesh Neerali Pavithran Hunt Kondal Anand Sreebala CI Benny 2025 Empuraan P. S. Peethambran E Valayam Anandhan Police Day DYSP Simon Idikkula Sumathi Valavu Ithiri Neram Rajan Kunnukuzhi 2026 Masthishka Maranam Hariharan Ankam Attahasam 2026 I, Nobody

Other language films Year Title Role Language Notes 1993 Gardish Disruptive passerby Hindi 1998 Doli Saja Ke Rakhna Fisherman 2003 Lesa Lesa Nandu Tamil Hungama Tejas Iyer Hindi 2021 Hungama 2 Doctor 2025 The Door Advocate A. S. Rathinam Tamil 2026 G.D.N Achudhan

As voice actor Year Title Dubbed for Character Notes 2023 Alone Himself Flat Chief Security

Television Sathyam Shivam Sundaram (Amrita TV) Devimahathmyam (Asianet) Sri Mahabhagavatham (Asianet) Swami Ayyapan (Asianet) Chandrodayam (DD Malayalam)