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Murali (Muraleedharan Pillai) was born on 25 May, 1954 in Kudavattoor, State of Travancore-Cochin (present day Kollam, Kerala), India, is an Indian politician. Discover Murali's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
| Popular As |
Muraleedharan Pillai |
| Occupation |
Actor |
| Age |
55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
25 May 1954 |
| Birthday |
25 May |
| Birthplace |
Kudavattoor, State of Travancore-Cochin (present day Kollam, Kerala), India |
| Date of death |
6 August, 2009 |
| Died Place |
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Nationality |
India
|
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Murali Height, Weight & Measurements
At 55 years old, Murali height not available right now. We will update Murali's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Murali's Wife?
His wife is Mini
| Family |
| Parents |
P. Krishna Pillai
K. Devaki Amma |
| Wife |
Mini |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
1 |
Murali Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Murali worth at the age of 55 years old? Murali’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from India. We have estimated Murali's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Murali Social Network
Timeline
Muraleedharan Pillai, popularly known as Murali (25 May 1954 – 6 August 2009) was an Indian film, stage and television actor and author.
He mainly appeared in Malayalam films and a few Tamil films and also many other movies.
Murali was born on 25 May 1954 as the first of five children to P. Krishna Pillai and K. Devaki Amma at Kudavattoor, Kollam, Kerala, India.
He has four siblings, Thulasi, Sheela, Harikumar and Sheeja.
He did his schooling from Kudavattoor L. P. School and Thrikannamangalam S. K. V. High School.
He passed the pre-degree from M.G. College, Thiruvananthapuram and his Degree from Devaswom Board College, Sasthamkotta.
He was an active member of the Students Federation of India.
He took an LL.B degree from the Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram.
After studies, he worked for some years as Lower Division Clerk in the Department of Health, Government of Kerala and as Upper Division Clerk in the office of Kerala University.
He was married to his first cousin Mini and has a daughter Karthika.
The film was well received at the box office and Murali ascended to the status of a star in Malayalam cinema, which he enjoyed for a few years during the 1990s.
He played the leading role in the 1992 film Aadhaaram, which gave a "break" to his career.
He contested at the 1999 Lok Sabha polls as a communist candidate without success.
He was also the Director of the CPI(M) promoted television company Malayalam Communications Limited, which runs Malayalam TV channels Kairali TV, People TV and We TV.
He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Appa Mestry, a communist freedom fighter and professional weaver in the 2002 film Neythukaran.
He was known for his powerful portrayal of character roles, lead roles and negative roles, widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in Malayalam cinema.
Murali started his film career playing villain roles and soon turned to character acting.
This was for Air Deccan in 2005.
Murali won critical acclaim for his portrayal of Ravana in the Malayalam play Lanka Lakshmi, which was based on C. N. Sreekantan Nair's novel of the same name.
He was also associated with G. Sankara Pillai in doing theatre plays.
His book on Kumaranasan, Abhinethavum Asan Kavithayum (Actor and Asan's Poetry) won him the Sangeetha Nataka Academy award.
One of his other critically acclaimed books was Abhinyathinte Rasathanthram (Chemistry of Acting).
Besides acting, he was the chairman of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy from 2006 until his death.
He also authored five books, and was also a Sangeetha Nataka Academy award winner.
His last film was the 2011 film Ven Shankhu Pol.
He is one of the founders of the Malayalam film actors association AMMA.
His daughter married Sonoop R. Nair on 15 July 2016.
Murali debuted in films with the lead role in Njattadi, directed by Bharath Gopi.
But the film was never released.
He then got chance to act in Chidambaram, directed by the National Award-winning filmmaker Aravindan.
He then acted in Meenamasathile Sooryan and Panchagni, directed by Lenin Rajendran and Hariharan, respectively.
Panchagni got released first and it gave him the break in his acting career.
He soon established himself as a powerful actor in the Malayalam film industry.
Aadhaaram, directed by George Kittu, was the first film to be released with Murali in a lead role.
He acted in a variety of roles, ranging from lead roles to villain roles, and won accolades.
Some of his other notable films include Nee Ethra Dhanya, Dhanam, The King, Pathram, Chakoram, Veeralippattu, Achan Kombathu Amma Varambathu, Meenamasathile Sooryan, Swarnam, Kaarunyam and The Truth"Amaram".
Also worth-mentioning are his remarkable portrayals as a toddy tapper in Malayogam and as trade union leader in Varavelppu.
Murali acted in the longest TV commercial ever on Indian TV, spanning 150 seconds.
