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

Again Kasargod Khader Bhai (2010) Photo Archieve
My Dear Kuttichathan(DTS) (1997)
Kanyakumariyil Oru Kavitha (1993)
Adwaytham(1992)
Kamaladalam (1992)
Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo (1992)
Kasargod Khader Bhai (1992)
Ulsavamelam (1992)
Aayushkalam (1992)
Mimics Parade (1991)
Vidyāraṃbhaṃ (1990)
Appu (1990) as Pushkaran
Kayyethum Doorathu (1987)
Aalippazhangal (1987) as Pachu Pilla
Kunjaattakkilikal (1986)
Nimishangal (Yaamam) (1986) as Druthi Keshava Pilla
Kaanaathaaya Penkutti (1985)
Yathra (1985)
Mukhamukham (1984)
Ethirppukal (1984)
Panchavadi Palam (1984)
My Dear Kuttichathan (1984)
Eettillam (1983)
Marakkillorikkalum (1983) as Gopi
Pourusham (1983)
Thavalam (1983) as Outhakutty
Kolakkomban (1983)
Swapname Ninakku Nandi (1983) as Broker
Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal (1983)
Pallaankuzhi (1983)
Jambulingam (1982)
Padayottam (1982)
Paanjajanyam (1982) as Thunjath
Ee Nadu (1982) as Reporter
Madhrasile Mon (1982)
Thuranna Jail (1982) as Dasappan
Dhanya (1981)
Kadathu (1981)
Swarangal Swapnagal (1981) as Kunjiraman
Sanchari (1981) as Palpu
Swarnnappakshikal (1981)
Ariyapedatha Rahasyam (1981) as Andrews
Ellam Ninakku Vendi (1981)
Agnisaram (1981)
Dhruvasangamam (1981)
Ithikkara Pakki (1980)
Vedikkettu (1980)
Manjil Virinja Pookkal (1980) as Khushalan
Paalaattu Kunjikkannan (1980)
Puzha (1980)
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)
Nadhi (1969) as Paili
Susie (1969)
Koottukudumbam (1969)
Ezhu Raathrikal (1968)
Mainatharuvi Kolakkes (1967)
Anarkali (1966) as Afghani warrior

References

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