41 years of Memories : P J Antony

PJ Antony in the movie Nirmalyam 

First Bharath award recipient means National award for best actor P J Antony left the world of Malayalam Cinema on March 14, 1979. His performance in the Nirmalyam movie is still remarkable. 

In the movie P J Antony done the character of a Velichapaad, in a scene - where he fell to the death on the statue of goddess, remains or set the perfect example for the next generation to come in Malayalam films.


This actor's first love always was professional plays and after that he gave preferences to the movies, that's why this great artiste had less movies to his name, while there were about 80 films added to his credit. 

A respectable figure in the play group K.P.A.C and he also established Prathibha Theatres in Kochi. His debut film was "Randidangazhi" in 1957, which was based on the novel of Thakazhi Shivasankara Pillai.

We remember this legendary figure on his contribution towards Malayalam cinema.


Published - 14 March 2012            last updated - April 29, 2020