Jagannatha Varma

K. N. Jagannatha Varma (1 May 1939 – 20 December 2016) was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam film and television industry. He was also an accomplished Kathakali artist. His son Manu Varma also a recognized artist and his son-in-law Viji Thampi is a well-known film director.[1] He acted in a number of Malayalam movies performing stereotypical roles of a senior police officer, judge or a priest. Some of his noted roles were in movies New Delhi (1987), Thanthram, Lelam (1997) and Pathram (1999), all directed by Joshiy. Varma joined the Kerala Police Force in 1963, before getting active in movies. He retired from the Kerala Police as the Superintendent of Police.[2] Varma is an accomplished Kathakali artist, having mastered the art from Pallippuram Gopalan Nair Asan. He was also a percussionist, learned the art from Kalamandalam Raman Namboothiri after retiring from Government service. His younger brother K. N. Surendranatha Varma, a retired college professor, is also a Kathakali artist.

K. N. Jagannatha Varma
Born(1939-05-01)1 May 1939
Cherthala, Travancore, British India (present day Alappuzha, Kerala, India)
Died20 December 2016(2016-12-20) (aged 77)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation
Parent(s)
  • Kerala Varma Thampuran
  • Ambalika

Family

He was born as third among five children to Thekkedathu Kovilakam Kerala Varma Thampuran and Kattunkal Kovilakam Ambalika at Varanad, Cherthala, Kerala. He has four siblings: Raveendranathan, Malleenathan, Surendranathan and Prabhavathi. He had his primary education from Muriyanat School, Cherthala Boys high School, Sanadhana Darma College, Alappuzha and graduated from M.G. College with Zoology, Botany as Main subject.[3] He is married to Santha Varma, who is from Anjerimadom, Thrissur. The couple have a son Manu Varma, who is an accomplished Television actor, and a daughter Priya. Famous Malayalam movie director Viji Thampi is his Son-in-law.[4]

He died on 20 December 2016 in a private hospital at Neyyattinkara near Thiruvananthapuram, aged 77. He was suffering from various diseases for a while. His last film was 'Dolls', released in 2013. His last TV serial was 'Mangalyapattu', which was being aired in Mazhavil Manorama channel at the time of his death. He was cremated with full state honours at his family crematorium in Cherthala.

Filmography
  1. The Lovers
  2. Pava (2016) as Bishop
  3. Kidney Biriyani (2015)
  4. Dolls (2013)
  5. Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala as Bishop
  6. Ashuravithu (2012)
  7. Happy Durbar (2011)
  8. Christian Brothers (2011) .... Bishop
  9. Aakaasha Yathra (2010)
  10. Ringtone (2010)
  11. Rhythm (2010)
  12. Kausthubham (2010)
  13. Thanthonni (2010)
  14. Red Chillies (2009)
  15. Pathaam Adhyaayam (2009)
  16. College Kumaran (2008) .... Judge
  17. Twenty:20 (2008) .... Judge
  18. Novel (2008) ....Vishwanatha Menon
  19. Inspector Garud (2007) .... Police officer
  20. Detective (2007)
  21. Aayurrekha (2007)... Nambiar
  22. Bada Dosth (2006) .... I.G.
  23. Lion (2006) as DGP
  24. Ashwaaroodan (2006).... Mankoyyikkal Vasukuruppu
  25. Highway Police (2006).... Chandrasekharan Mashu
  26. Deepangal Sakshi (2005) .... M. K. Menon
  27. Udayam (2004)
  28. Mr. Brahmachari (2003)
  29. Soudaamini (2003)
  30. Nandanam (2002)
  31. Pakalppooram (2002)
  32. The Gift of God (2002)
  33. Njan Rajavu (2002)
  34. Praja (2001)....Mannel Mamachan
  35. Swargavaathil (2001)
  36. Naaranathu Thamburan (2001)
  37. Sraavu (2001)
  38. Laya Thaalangal (2001)
  39. Jeevan Masai (2001)
  40. The Warrant (2000)...IG
  41. Narashimham (2000)
  42. Unnimaaya (2000)
  43. Crime File (1999) .... Bishop Punnassery
  44. Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999) .... Priest
  45. Panchapandavar (1999) .... Thirumeni
  46. Pathram (1999) .... Pattathil Outhakkutty
  47. Udayapuram Sulthan (1999) .... Thirumangalathu Nampoothiri
  48. Vazhunnor (1999) .... Kuriakose
  49. Mailpeelikkavu (1998)
  50. Poothiruvathira Raavil (1998)
  51. Aaram Thamburan (1997) .... Cheriya achan
  52. Snehadooth(1997)
  53. Lelam (1997) .... Bishop
  54. Poomarathanalil (1997)
  55. Kathapurushan (1996) .... Kunjunni's Father
  56. The Prince (1996/II) .... Guru Murthy Shasthri
  57. Kaliveedu (1996) .... Menon
  58. Moonilonnu (1996) .... Nambyar
  59. Rajaputhran (1996) .... Chief Minister
  60. Sallapam (1996) .... Prabhakara Varma
  61. 19 April (1996)
  62. Kireedamillaatha Raajakkanmaar(1996).... Caltran Nicholas
  63. Raajaputhran (1996)
  64. Boxer(1995)....Madhavan Nair
  65. Chief Minister K R Gouthami (1994)
  66. Kambolam (1994) .... Narayana Iyyer
  67. Moonnilonnu (1994)
  68. Parinayam (1994)....Palakkunnam
  69. Bhaarya (1994)
  70. Aagneyam (1993)
  71. Devasuram (1993) .... Adiyodi
  72. Janam (1993) .... Fernandez
  73. Journalist (1993) .... Kaimal
  74. City Police (1993) ..... C.M. Vasudeva Panikar
  75. Vietnam Colony (1993) .... Company MD
  76. Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari (1992) .... Thampuran
  77. Sargam (1992) .... Maash
  78. Kizhakkan Pathrose (1992)
  79. Kunukkitta Kozhi (1992)
  80. Radhachakram (1992)
  81. Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam(1992)
  82. Mahaanagaram (1992)
  83. Kingini (1992)
  84. Sooryachakram (1992)
  85. Thalastaanam (1992) .... College Principal
  86. Yoddha (1992) .... Raghava Menon
  87. Neelagiri (1991) .... Varma
  88. Advaitham (1991) .... Sreedharan
  89. Bhoomika (1991) .... Superindentent of Police
  90. Chanchattam (1991) .... Company M. D.
  91. Gaanamela (1991)
  92. Aanavaal Mothiram (1991)
  93. Nattuvishesham(1991)....Madhava Menon
  94. Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam (1991) .... Achutha Menon
  95. Souhrudam (1991)
  96. Chakravarthy (1991).... Augustine Joseph
  97. Venal Kinavukal (1991) .... Krishna Kurup
  98. Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu (1990) .... I. G.
  99. Kuttettan (1990) .... Narayanan
  100. Samrajyam (1990) .... K. M. Shah
  101. Mathilukal (1990)
  102. Midhya (1990) .... Krishna Kurup
  103. Kottayam Kunjachan (1990) .... B. Ramanatha Reddiar
  104. ??? (1990) .... Kurisinkal Kariyachan
  105. Naale Ennundenkil (1990)
  106. Maanmizhiyaal (1990)
  107. No:20 Madras mail (1990)
  108. Aanaval Mothiram (1990) .... Karthikeyan
  109. Arhatha (1990) .... C. K. Ramakrishnan
  110. Ee Kannikoodi (1990) .... Police Officer
  111. Kattukuthira (1990)
  112. Varthamankalam(1990).... Arundathi's Father
  113. Randam Varavu (1990) .... Judge
  114. Veena Meettiya Vilangukal (1990)
  115. Nammude Naadu (1990)
  116. Mrigaya (1989)
  117. Anagha (1989).... Raghavan Nair
  118. Nair Saab (1989)
  119. Kodungallur Bagavathi (1989)
  120. Kaalalpada (1989)
  121. Annakutty Kodambakkam Vilikkunnu(1989)... C V Chandran
  122. Antharjanam (1989)...Thirumeni
  123. Jeevitham Oru Raagam (1989)
  124. Jagratha (1989) ... aka "CBI Diary Part II" - India (English title)
  125. Ardham (1989) .... Warrier
  126. Aksharathettu (1989)
  127. Adharvam (1989) .... Moothedan
  128. Naaduvazhikal (1989) .... Dy.S.P. Pavithran
  129. Mukthi (1988) .... Viswanathan Nair
  130. Thanthram (1988) .... Kurien Joseph
  131. Nineteen Twenty One (1988)
  132. Marikkunnilla njaan (1988)
  133. 1921 (1988)
  134. Ormayil Ennum (1988)
  135. Aalilakkuruvikal (1988)
  136. Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988) .... S. P
  137. Dhinarathrangal (1988) .... Madhava Menon's Brother-in-law
  138. Aaranyakam (1988) .... Madhavan Nair
  139. New Delhi (1987) .... C. R. Panikkar
  140. Adimakal Udamakal (1987) .... R. K. Shenoy
  141. Achuvettante Veedu (1987) .... Varma
  142. Manja Manthrangal (1987)
  143. Vrutham (1987) .... Subrahmanya Iyer
  144. Naalkkavala (1987)
  145. Aalippazhangal (1987)
  146. Athinumappuram (1987)
  147. Ajantha (1987)
  148. Theekattu (1987) .... Radha's father
  149. Varshangal Poyathariyathe (1987)
  150. Kaiyethum Doorathu (1987) ..... Chandra Shekhara Kuruppu
  151. Aavanazhi (1986) .... Kumar
  152. Nandi Veendum Varika (1986)
  153. Sughamo Devi (1986) .... Devi's Father
  154. Nimishangal (1986).... Rajapadmanabhan Thampi
  155. Koodanayum Kattu (1986)
  156. Shobaraj (1986)
  157. Yuvajanotsavam (1986).... SP Dharmapalan
  158. Nakhakshathangal (1986)
  159. Musafir (Hindi, 1986).... Jabbar Patel
  160. Karimpinpoovinakkare (1985) .... Advocate
  161. Ayanam (1985) .... Alice's Father
  162. Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam (1985) .... Police Officer
  163. Anu Bandham (1985) .... Bhaskaran's Father
  164. Vasantha Sena (1985)
  165. Idanilangal (1985)
  166. Oru Naal Innorunaal (1985)
  167. Avidatheppole Ivideyum (1985)
  168. Rangam (1985)
  169. Shree Krishnaparanthu (1984) .... Pappu
  170. Thirakal (1984)
  171. Swarna Gopuram(1984)....Mercy's father
  172. Ethirppukal (1984)
  173. Pavam Krooran(1984)
  174. Unaroo (1984)
  175. Kurishuyudham (1984)...D.I.G
  176. Krishna Guruvayoorappa(1984)....... Kunju Nair
  177. Oru Sumangaliyude Kadha (1984)...Doctor
  178. Pallankuzhi (1983).... Karthavu
  179. Marakkillorikkalum (1983) .... Kesavan Nampoothiri
  180. Mortuary (1983/II) .... College Principal
  181. Rugma (1983) .... Narayana Menon
  182. Kelkatha Shabdam (1982) .... Babu's Father
  183. Sara Varsham (1982) .... Ramakrishnan Nair
  184. Kakka (1982)
  185. Thuranna Jail (1982)...Venukuttan
  186. Amritha Geetham (1982)
  187. Raktham (1981) .... George
  188. Arayannam (1981) ... Sekharan
  189. Swarangal Swapnagal (1981) ....Dr Mohan
  190. Swarna Pakshikal (1981)
  191. Asthamikkatha Pakalukal (1981) ..... Psychiatrist
  192. Chaakara (1980) .... Police Officer
  193. Prakrithi Manohari (1980) .... Achuthan Pilla
  194. Anthappuram (1980)
  195. Kannukal (1979) .... Menon
  196. Nakshathrangale Sakshi (1979)
  197. Aalmarattam (1978)
  198. Mattoly (1978)

Television
Aired on Program Channel Notes
1996Kairali Vilasam LodgeDoordarshan
2000Jwalayayi
Manasi
2003KudumbiniAsianet
2004Sthree oru Santhvanam
2005Kadamattathu Kathanar
2007Swami ayyappan
2008Hello Kuttichathan
2010Ponnum poovumAmrita TV
2011DevimahathmyamAsianet
2014SooryakaladyAmrita tv
2015-2016AathiraSun TVTamil serial
2016-2017Mangalyapattu Mazhavil manoramalast serial

References
  1. "Actor dons a different role". The Hindu. 25 November 2005. Retrieved 21 November 2009.
  2. "Mangalam-varika-4-Nov-2013". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  3. "On Record with T.N. Gopakumar". asianetnews. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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