Nandhu
Quick Facts
Biography
Nandalal Krishnamoorthy better known by his stage name Nandu is an Indian film actor primarily working in Malayalam films. Although he has been in the industry for more than 20 years, he is acclaimed for his performance in Mohanlal' s Spirit directed by Ranjith. He was also seen in many Priyadarsan films. He received SIIMA award for best supporting actor,for the movie 'Spirit'.
Personal life
Nandu was born in 1965 at Thycaud, 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 while giving table tennis lessons. 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. 2012).
Career
He started his career with the Mohanlal starring film Sarvakalasala in 1986.Although he has been there in the film industry for the last 20 years .He recently is acclaimed for his performance in Mohanlal starring film 'Spirit' directed by Ranjith. Although he had played good roles in the past he has been most acclaimed for his performance in 'Spirit'.
Filmography
Malayalam
- 2016 - Pulimurugan.... Divakaran (Forest Guard)
- 2015 - Monsoon Mangoes
- 2014 - Buddhan Chirikkunnu
- 2014 - God's Own Country
- 2013 - Ms. Lekha Tharoor Kanunnathu.... Nandhagopalan
- 2013 - Ezhamathe Varavu .... Raman Nair
- 2013 - 6 B Paradise
- 2013 - Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus as Lakshmi's Father
- 2013 - ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi .... Kunjachan
- 2013 - Up & Down: Mukalil Oralundu.... Cheriyan
- 2013 - Don't Worry Be Happy
- 2013 - Kotharan Oru Malayala Cinema
- 2013 - Hotel California.... Annan
- 2013 - Immanuel
- 2013 - Kanyaka Talkies
- 2013 - Vishudhan ... Jose
- 2013 - 97 Batch Maharajas
- 2013 - Housefull .... Pookunju
- 2013 - Good, Bad, Ugly .... Marthandan
- 2013 - Amen
- 2013 - Nakhangal... Manjila G Kumar
- 2013 - Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla
- 2012 - Spirit.... Maniyan
- 2012 - Namukku Parkkan
- 2012 - Parudeesa
- 2012 - Idiots
- 2012 - Thiruvambadi Thampan
- 2012 - 916
- 2012 - Hero (2012 film)
- 2012 - Ozhimuri
- 2012 - Poppins
- 2011 - Beautiful.... Kamalu
- 2011 - Nadakame Ulakam
- 2011 - Teja Bhai & Family .... Dr. Mahadevan Thampi
- 2011 - Salt N' Pepper....Bhaskaran Nair
- 2011 - Priyappetta Nattukare..... K P Scaria
- 2010 - Bodyguard
- 2010 - Nilavu
- 2009 - Seetha Kalyanam
- 2009 - Kancheepurathe Kalyanam
- 2008 - Thirakkatha
- 2008 - Vilapangalkkappuram.... Madhavankutty
- 2007 - Naalu Pennungal .... Narayanan
- 2005 - The Campus
- 2004 - Vamanpuram Bus Route
- 2004 - Govindankutty Thirakkilanu.... Ramanan
- 2004 - Thekkekkara Super Fast
- 2003 - Ammakkilikoodu
- 2003 - Balettan..... Sukumaran
- 2001 - Achaneyanenikkishtam.... Kariyachan
- 2001 - Romance
- 2000 - Indriyam
- 2000 - India Gate
- 2000 - Snehapoorvam Anna
- 1998 - Sundarakilladi
- 1998 - Kaikudunna Nilavu
- 1998 - British Market .... Annan Soman
- 1998 - Pranayavarnangal
- 1995 - Nirnayam
- 1995 - Mazhavilkoodaram
- 1994 - Vishnu
- 1994 - Sainyam .... Salesman
- 1994 - Kashmeeram .... Sanjay
- 1994 - Thenmavin Kombath.... Thimmayan
- 1993 - Butterflies....Pavithran
- 1993 - Aayirappara
- 1993 - Kalippattam
- 1991 - Abhimanyu
- 1991 - Kizhakkunarum Pakshi
- 1991 - Kilukkam....Pilla's relative
- 1990 - Aye Auto .... Lonappan
- 1989 - Adikkurippu.. Dentist's Assistant
- 1989 - Charithram
- 1989 - Swagatham
- 1987 - Ayitham
- 1986 - Yuvajanotsavam
- 1986 - Sarvakalashala....Jose Abraham
Tamil
- 2014 - Kadhal Mudichu ( Tamil )
- 2003 - Lesa Lesa..... Nandhu (Tamil)
Hindi
- 1998 - Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
Television career
- Sathyam Shivam Sundaram (Amrita TV)
- Devimahathmyam (Asianet)
- Sri Mahabhagavatham(Asianet)
- Swami ayyapan (Asianet)
- Chandrodayam(DD Malayalam)