Kundara Johny
Johny Joseph with the stage name Kundara Johny is an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema. He has acted in more than 100 films. He has also done Tamil films like Vaazhkai Chakram and Nadigan. He surprised everyone with the wide range of performance as a Rowdy in Kireedam and then as a reformed person in its sequel Chenkol. He mainly acts in villain roles in Malayalam movies.
Kundara Johny | |
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| Born | Johny Joseph |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouse(s) | Dr. Stella Johny |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Joseph Kuttipuram (Father) Catherine (Mother) |
Early life
Johny hails from Kundara, Kollam. He was born as the youngest son of Joseph Kuttipuram and Catherine. He has 5 sisters and 5 brothers. He studied at Fatima Mata National College and Sree Narayana College, Kollam.[1] He was a football player at college. He worked as a sales executive for Pondicherry Papers Ltd, before entering the movie industry. He made his debut, at the age of 23, through the 1979 Malayalam movie, Nithya Vasantham, playing a 55-year-old character.[2]
Personal life
He is married to Dr. Stella, a Hindi professor at Fatima Mata National College, Kollam. They have a daughter, Ashima and a son, Astej. Currently he resides at Kollam with family. He holds prominent positions in different clubs in Kollam. He is the past president of Lions Club, a founder of the I.C.C, member of Boat Club, ex vice-chairman of C.S.S, Kollam, President of Fine Arts Society (F.A.S) and a lifetime member of Red Cross.[3]
Filmography
Malayalam
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mr. Pavanayi 99.99 | |
| Thelivu | Retired Jail Superintendent | |
| 2018 | Vallikudilile Vellakkaran | Kaimal |
| 2013 | My Fan Ramu | |
| 2012 | Sthalam | |
| 2011 | August 15 | |
| Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 | ||
| 2009 | Kutty Srank: The Sailor of Hearts | DySP Mathai |
| 2008 | Roudram | Hameed |
| Jubilee | ||
| 2007 | Hallo | Police Officer |
| Khaki | Mahesh | |
| Avan Chandiyude Makan | MLA | |
| 2006 | Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam | Johnnie |
| Balram vs. Tharadas | Alex | |
| Madhuchandralekha | Shanmugham | |
| 2005 | The Tiger | Venu |
| Bharathchandran I.P.S. | Rajan Koshy | |
| 2002 | Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari | Kunju Raman |
| 2001 | Saivar Thirumeni | Bhaskaran |
| 2000 | Dada Sahib | |
| 1999 | Crime File | Pappi |
| Thachiledathu Chundan | Thankayya Mooppan | |
| Thalamura | ||
| Bhaaryaveettil Paramasukham | ||
| 1998 | Samaantharangal | Roy |
| 1997 | Varnapakittu | Advocate |
| Vamsam | ||
| Aaraam Thampuran | Man in Appan's Kalari | |
| 1996 | Kanjirapally Kariyachan | |
| Chhote Sarkar | ||
| Swarnakireedam | ||
| Hitlist | ||
| 1995 | Kusruthikaatu | |
| Sakshyam | Major | |
| Special Squad | Freddy | |
| Sindoora Rekha | Circle Inspector | |
| Spadikam | Maniyan | |
| 1994 | Sagaram Sakshi | K.K. Nair |
| Betaaj Badshah | ||
| Nandini Oppol | ||
| Chukkaan | Ganapathi | |
| 1993 | Injakkadan Mathai & Sons | |
| Kabooliwala | Balan | |
| Kulapathi | ||
| Saakshaal Sreemaan Chaathunni | ||
| Chenkol | ||
| Samooham | Anto | |
| Uppukandom Brothers | ||
| Kaushalam | ||
| 1992 | Mahanagaram | K. Sankar |
| Sathyaprathinja | ||
| Kallan Kappalil Thanne | Cheenkanni Ramu | |
| 1991 | Inspector Balram | Alex |
| Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu | ||
| Godfather | ||
| Aanaval Mothiram | John | |
| 1990 | Appu | Vijayan |
| Shubhayatra | ||
| Arhatha | Achu | |
| Mukham | Menon | |
| Aaraam Waardil Aabhyanthara Kalaham | ||
| 1989 | Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha | Aringodar's Sishyan |
| Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal | Kurup | |
| Ammavanu pattiya Amali | ||
| Kireedom | ||
| 1988 | Mukthi | James |
| 1921 | ||
| Abkari | Peethambaran | |
| Oru CBI Diary Kurippu | Vasu | |
| 1987 | Nadodikkattu | Nambiar's henchman |
| Itha Samayamayi | ||
| Adimakal Udamakal | ||
| Ithrayum Kalam | Raju | |
| Nombarathi Poovu | ||
| Theekattu | James | |
| Ajantha | ||
| Kayyethum Doorathu | ||
| Amrutham Gamaya | Dr. Rajan Thomas | |
| Vrutham | ||
| 1986 | Padayani | |
| Ayiram kannukal | ||
| Nyayavidhi | Vareeth | |
| Aavanazhi | Alex | |
| Ithile Iniyum Varu | Rajesh | |
| Ninnishtam Ennishtam | Achu | |
| Rajavinte Makan | ||
| Vijayan | ||
| Ardha Raathri | ||
| UrukkuManushyan | ||
| Nilavinte nattil | ||
| Onnu Randu Moonnu | ||
| Njaan Kaathorthirikkum | ||
| Niramulla Raavukal | ||
| Adiverukal | ||
| 1985 | Karimpinpoovinakkare | Kochappi |
| Idanilangal | ||
| Black Mail | ||
| Oru Naal Innoru Naal | ||
| Mukhayamanthri | ||
| Adhyayam Onnu Muthal | Sreedharan | |
| Vellarikka Pattanam | ||
| Paara | ||
| Angadikkappurathu | Athani Varghese | |
| Aram + Aram = Kinnaram | ||
| 1984 | Aalkkoottathil Thaniye | Gopinath |
| Adiyozhukkukal | Govindan | |
| Athirathram | Govindankutty | |
| Unaroo | ||
| Swanthamevide Bandhamevide | Sreedharan | |
| Thathamme Poocha Poocha | ||
| Oru Painkilikkadha | ||
| Enganeyundashaane | ||
| Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram | ||
| 1983 | Onnu Chirikku | |
| Aadyathe Anuraagam | Rasheed | |
| Paalam | ||
| Oru Maadapraavinte Kadha | ||
| Himam | Gireesh | |
| Ee Yugam | Vaasu | |
| 1982 | Komaram | |
| Varanmare Avasyamundu | ||
| Chilanthivala | Inspector Harris | |
| Vidhichathum Kothichathum | ||
| Enikkum Oru Divasam | SI Jacob | |
| Angachamayam | Sony | |
| 1981 | Thaaraattu | |
| Aayudham | Johny | |
| Karimpoocha | ||
| Visham | ||
| Parankimala | ||
| Thushaaram | ||
| Urukkumushthikal | ||
| 1980 | Karimpana | |
| Sunny | ||
| Nattuchakkiruttu | ||
| Rajaneegandhi | ||
| 1979 | Kazhukan | |
| Nithya Vasantham | ||
| Agniparvatham |
Tamil
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Kireedam |
Telugu
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Rowdyism Nasinchal |
Kannada
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Modadha Mareyalli |
Television
| Year | Series | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Nilavum Nakshatrangalum | Amrita TV |
| 2017 | CBI Diary | Mazhavil Manorama |
References
- "കൂടുതൽ കാലവും ഞാൻ അധോലോകത്തായിരുന്നു". manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- "സിനിമയില്ലെങ്കില് സാമൂഹ്യപ്രവര്ത്തനം". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- "Life Thiruvananthapuram : An act of valour". The Hindu. 3 November 2004. Retrieved 15 September 2013.