Manoj K Jayan

Acting

Manoj K Jayan

Born

1966-03-15 (60)

Place of birth

Kottayam, Kerala, India

Known for

Acting

Credits

61 titles

Manoj Kadampoothramadam Jayan is an Indian actor popularly knows as Manoj K Jayan who predominantly acts in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. Manoj has won three Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor, respectively for his portrayals of Hariharan's 'Kuttan Thampuran' in Sargam (1992), 'Thalakkal Chandu' in Pazhassi Raja (2009) and 'Kunjiraman' in Farook Abdul Rahiman's Kaliyachan. His most critically acclaimed characters are "Kuttan Thampuran" (Sargam), "Digambaran" (Anandabhadram), "Thalakkal Chandu" (Pazhassi Raja).

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 9 titles

Thudakkam poster
5.6

When danger strikes, a young woman fights to survive through courage and determination.

Thudakkam

2026

Athimanoharam poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Athimanoharam

2026

Rekhachithram poster
6.9

Having recently served a suspension for gambling online while on duty, Circle Inspector Vivek Gopinath rejoins the police force and is looking to reclaim his lost honour. Awaiting him is a 40-year-old, unresolved murder mystery with a faceless victim.

Rekhachithram

2025

Malikappuram poster
6.5

8 year old Kallu from Panchalimedu village is unhappy that her pilgrimage to Sabarimala is delayed and decides to go with her friend.

Malikappuram

2022

Lovely poster
1.0

A young man develops an unexpected friendship with a talking housefly.

Lovely

2025

Mehfil poster
2.0

Based on the life of Mullassery Raju, the story unfolds over a single night of music, exploring love, relationships, and the resilience of a man who hides his pain to bring joy and unity to those around him.

Mehfil

2025

Dheeran poster
5.8

When news of Eldhose's death, a man once adored by the locals, reaches his village, his uncles embark on a chaotic trip in an ambulance to bring his body back home.

Dheeran

2025

United Kingdom of Kerala poster
3.2

Tony, a hardworking Kerala student, rejects his father's wish for him to study abroad. His choice strains their relationship and sparks a youth movement across the state.

United Kingdom of Kerala

2025

Salute poster
7.2

Committed and fiery, Sub Inspector Aravind Karunakaran is obliged to be part of an investigation where an innocent man Murali is deliberately being set up for the murder of a middle-aged couple. Fearing the consequences of revealing that they had deliberately framed Murali, the team refuses to investigate it further and let go of the man that they had arrested. Will they find the one responsible?

Salute

2022

2010s · 16 titles

Neram poster
7.2

Mathew is a graduate in software engineering, but is now jobless. He is waiting for his good time to get a good job. Mathew has borrowed some money as loan. Now he cannot give it back as he has no job. Mathew's childhood friend Jeena Johnykkutty is ready to help him as she could. She has a job. Her father Johnykkutty does not like Mathew and he always tries to trouble Mathew whenever he gets a chance. At this time Mathew's good time arrives; but along with it many problems too. The gripping events that follow plot the rest of 'Neram'.

Neram

2013

Pattinte Palazhi poster
2.0

Veena, a young woman, aspires to be a renowned singer and struggles to achieve her dream. However, her journey to stardom is fraught with obstacles and losses.

Pattinte Palazhi

2010

Pathinettam Padi poster
5.3

Students of two schools in Thiruvananthapuram that cater to different economical classes are in a tussle. While one set struggles for survival, the other is busy finding joy in drugs. The two groups keep finding reasons to mess with each other. Will they find the purpose of their lives amid the chaos?

Pathinettam Padi

2019

Thattathin Marayathu poster
7.3

Vinod is madly in love with a Muslim girl, Aisha. Aisha, who gradually falls in love with Vinod, is disappointed to see their difference in religion acting as a barrier in their marriage plans.

Thattathin Marayathu

2012

Nirakazhcha poster
NR

Lorenzo, an Italian painter, decides to recreate the paintings of Raja Ravi Varma. When he moves to Kerala to achieve his goal, he falls in love with his model.

Nirakazhcha

2010

Billa II poster
5.8

Small-time diamond smuggler David befriends Goa-based gangster Abbasi. But when David begins to build inroads with an international gangster, Abbasi is not happy, and soon the two turn into bitter rivals.

Billa II

2012

24 Hrs poster
NR

An innocent man gets mistaken to be the killer of a mafia don's brother. The don orders the man dead in 24 hours.

24 Hrs

2010

Solo poster
6.7

An experimental romantic thriller, Solo is the story of four different men, their love, rage and afterlife. Through four elements - water, air, fire and earth, they also represent different facets of Lord Siva.

Solo

2017

Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai poster
5.7

A Hindu boy falls in love with a Muslim girl. Naturally, this romance faces problems.

Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai

2016

Ganagandharvan poster
5.5

An aspiring singer leading a normal life has his life changed when he unexpectedly gets dragged into a police case involving three women.

Ganagandharvan

2019

Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu poster
3.7

Appu is a young homestay owner in Goa. He lives with his father, mother and younger sister. His father Baba is a retired goon who got tricked and surpassed by Abusi one of his followers. Amidst all the problems caused by his friend Macroni, Baba and Abusi, a young Malayali girl Zaya comes into his life on a Russian New Year eve. How her relationship with Appu affects his life is the soul of the film.

Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu

2019

Chirakodinja Kinavukal poster
7.0

Sumathi, a village girl, falls in love with a tailor. But problems start brewing in their lives when her father does not approve of their relationship.

Chirakodinja Kinavukal

2015

Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander poster
2.0

Jordan grows up without knowing that his father was a criminal. Problems start brewing in his life when he has to pay for his father's sins.

Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander

2015

Crossroad poster
5.5

Crossroad is a first -of-its-kind portmanteau movie celebrating womanhood and tells the story of ten women, facing ten different life situations and explores how they tackle it. The movie encompasses ten feature films of fifteen minutes each, with each featuring prominent female artists from Malayalam film industry as the protagonist and is directed by a prominent Malayalam filmmaker. The movie showcases the vibrant facet of each woman and tells the story from her perspective.

Crossroad

2017

Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty poster
5.5

Mathukkutty, an unemployed man, lives in Germany with his bossy wife. He is given a chance to travel to Kerala to invite famous actors for an event, but all hell breaks loose after his arrival.

Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty

2013

Nagaravaridhi Naduvil Njan poster
3.3

The film tells the story of Venu, whose dream is to get an MBBS admission for his daughter. For his dream to fulfil, he decides to sell his property. But, the colony members try to disrupt his plans.

Nagaravaridhi Naduvil Njan

2014

2000s · 28 titles

Aakasha Gopuram poster
NR

The film, in Malayalam and made by the Indian film maker K P Kumaran, AkashaGopuram is set among the Indian immigrant community in London and tells the story of Albert Samson (Mohanlal), a middle-aged architect who has clawed his way to prominence.

Aakasha Gopuram

2008

Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja poster
6.9

Set in the backdrop of the seventeenth century, the royal family of Kottayam is ruled by Pazhassi. The British government begins to impose heavy taxes on the locals in the Thalassery region of Kerala.

Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja

2009

Dhool poster
6.1

Arumugham is an uneducated, good hearted, helpful village hick. Easwari is his childhood friend. A chemical factory in the village pollutes the local river and when all attempts to stop the factory waste from going to the drinking water falls flat, the villagers decide to send Arumugham to Chennai and meet the concerned minister who has won from their constituency. He sets out for the city with Easwari and her grandmother and they stay with Arumugham's friend and gang.

Dhool

2003

Thimiru poster
5.6

Ganesh comes to Chennai to pursue his studies. A group of goons are on his pursuit. A kind hearted Ganesh is eventually forced to go back to his old ways to fight them and restore order.

Thimiru

2006

Ravanaprabhu poster
7.2

Karthikeyan, a liquor baron, sets out to take back his ancestral house which was usurped by Shekharan. To seek revenge, Karthikeyan abducts Shekharan's daughter and ends up falling in love with her.

Ravanaprabhu

2001

Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded poster
5.1

Sagar, known as Jackie, among the criminal underworld, is called by his friend Indu to rescue her husband Manu from the Rozario gang, who kidnapped him. Jackie rescues Manu with ease, but it ensues a gang war.

Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded

2009

Twenty 20 poster
6.1

Advocate Ramesh saves Devan from a murder case. Later, he realize Devan was the actual culprit. Ramesh tries for a payback, unaware of Devan's real intentions and the reason for the murder.

Twenty 20

2008

Rock N' Roll poster
4.0

Chandramouli, an international drummer, goes to Chennai to help his friend in his new project. However, his life turns upside down when he falls in love with a playback singer.

Rock N' Roll

2007

Valliettan poster
5.8

Madhavankutty is the Valliettan (Big Brother) of the Arackal family. The long lasting rivalry between Arackal Madhavanunni and Patteri Sivaraman forms the main thread of the story. Madhavanunni, along with his four brothers he rules the village. But Sivaraman, with the help of Bava, develops their plan to trap Madhavanunni.

Valliettan

2000

Bada Dosth poster
4.0

Daya Shankar, a courageous police officer, befriends Geevarghese, a notorious criminal, and earns his trust. However, things get complicated after Daya reveals the real reason for his friendship.

Bada Dosth

2006

Anandabhadram poster
7.5

To honour his mother's final wish, Ananthan returns to his ancestral village from America and attempts to light a lamp at the family temple. However, his quest is thwarted by an evil magician named Digambaran who seeks to harness the temple's hidden powers.

Anandabhadram

2005

Moz & Cat poster
2.0

Moss Samuel lives with Tessy, a nine-year-old girl who is more than a sister and a friend to him. Both these orphans hatch mischievous plans daily to earn the day's meal.

Moz & Cat

2009

Thandavam poster
4.8

Brothers Kasinathan and Swaminathan strive for the good of their village. But after Swaminathan dies mysteriously, Kasi investigates and eventually becomes the new patriarch.

Thandavam

2002

No artwork available
5.0

Photographer movie is based on the Muthanga incident (Kerala) that happened years back in the state where innocent adivasis got killed in police firing.

Photographer

2006

Chemistry poster
NR

Three girl students are found to have committed suicide in a boarding school in Alwaye under mysterious circumstances. Their boyfriends are interrogated by the cops, and one of them, Ananthu goes into depression. He happens to be the boyfriend of one of the dead girls, Gowri. The case remains unresolved. A year later, investigating officer Sreekanth's niece Parvati joins the school , and is given the same room where Gowri used to stay. Soon Parvati starts acting weird, which is noted by her classmates, and even the school driver and peon start to also see Gowri appearing at night in the school corridors. Gowri's spirit soon appears before Parvati, seeking her help. At times, it also gets into Parvati, making her act possessed. It is then known that Gowri and her two friends were very happy go lucky characters in the school, and something happens during a picnic which changes their lives forever.

Chemistry

2009

Thirupaachi poster
6.1

Sivagiri, a blacksmith from a village, visits Chennai to meet his sister and her husband. When he sees the city is not a safe residence for commoners, he takes the matter into his own hands.

Thirupaachi

2005

Thiruttu Payale poster
3.5

Thiruttu Payale movie revolves around Manickam (Jeevan) who belongs to a poor family in a village. He does not respect any of his family members, except for his uncle (Vinod Raj) who lives in Chennai. He decides to come and stay with his uncle at Chennai.Once while he is watching people playing golf, he notices Roopini (Malavika) And Santosh (Abbas) having an illegal relationship. He manages to capture the same in his video camera. Roopini is the wife of a rich businessman (Manoj K Jayan).Manickam blackmails Roopini and extracts money from her whenever he needs. Once...

Thiruttu Payale

2006

Villu poster
3.8

A son decides to avenge his father, an army officer, who was falsely framed and killed by three corrupt officers. Fatefully, he also ends up falling in love with the daughter of one of the killers.

Villu

2009

Udayon poster
5.8

Kunju is a farmer with five children. He strongly and firmly believes that farming is the best profession and forbids his sons to pursue their own interest. Matters become worse when he wants his daughter to marry an ugly looking farmer.

Udayon

2005

No artwork available
7.0

A story portraying the ardent love of an elderly couple, who hardly withstand their separation, when the wife goes to the United States to help her daughter-in-law.

Saphalam

2003

No artwork available
NR

The Third Film from Director Jayaraj's 'Navarasa' Series.

Bibhatsa

2002

Big B poster
7.2

Four brothers try to find the mystery behind the murder of woman who raised them.

Big B

2007

Aanai poster
4.5

Vijay is an ex-cop who was framed up after he cleaned the city of the scum of the earth including nine encounter killings of dreaded gangsters. Now out of work, he is persuaded by his former boss to be the bodyguard of 8-year-old Priya whose parents are millionaires. He is hired to protect the little girl from kidnappers who are on the prowl. The kidnappers are led by a loony militant called 'Ahmed Khan' who manages to kidnap Priya and humiliate Vijay. The rest of the film is how Vijay assisted by two glam girls mete out vigilante justice in a cat-and-mouse game with the kidnappers.

Aanai

2005

Phantom poster
5.3

Pailey, a stuntman, goes back to his village as he gets severely injured in an accident. He sees his villagers struggling due to many problems and decides to help them, which puts him in trouble

Phantom

2002

Kaazhcha poster
7.6

Pavan is a boy who reached Kerala after he lost everything in the Gujarat earthquake on the Republic Day. Operator Madhavan happens to meet the boy among the beggars. Initially he dislikes the boy but soon he becomes a part of Madhavan's family. But soon they must part with him as the Govt. decides to send him back to Gujarat. Can the family bear that?

Kaazhcha

2004

Ellam Avan Seyal poster
7.0

A lawyer, who defends criminals, wages vigilante justice against them in private. The movie deals with the murder of a girl who was ragged and brutally murdered by her classmates. The lawyer, through his own investigation arrives at the fact that she was brutally raped by college authorities and framed the students as culprits.

Ellam Avan Seyal

2008

Rajamanikyam poster
7.4

Bellary Raja is disowned by his stepfather in his childhood. Years later, his stepfather calls him to resolve the disputes between his children and makes him the caretaker of his properties.

Rajamanikyam

2005

Praja poster
4.4

Zakkir Ali, a gangster, leaves the world of crime and decides to lead an ordinary life. However, his old enemies do not let him live in peace because they want to settle old scores.

Praja

2001

1990s · 7 titles

Behind the camera