Keerikkadan Jose

Keerikkadan Jose

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Keerikkadan Jose Biography

Mohan Raj better known by the stage name ‘Keerikkadan Jose’ in Malayalam is a film actor who rose to stardom through his debut movie, Kireedam in which he portrayed the villain’s role. The lead role was played by Mohanlal and the social drama became a huge hit that Mohan Raj came to be known as ‘Keerikkadan Jose’, the name of the immortal villain he played in this classic hit. Chenkol, its sequel released in 1993 was also a huge hit, though he was not a part of the movie. Though Mohanlal was the lead hero of Kireedam, it was the character ‘Keerikkadan Jose’ portrayed by Mohan Raj which made this movie a classic one to watch. He was later known by the name ‘Keerikkadan Jose’. He has also acted in Tamil and Telugu films and one of the most sought villains of south Indian movies during 1990’s.

 

Mohan Raj belongs to a small village, Kanjiramkulam near Poovar, Thiruvananthapuram. He made his debut with the Mohanlal starrer Moonnam Mura in 1988. Though the movie was a huge hit in Kerala, his supporting role was not noticed. But he gained attention and instant success through Mohanlal starrer Kireedam. Later he has been associated with several Mohanlal hits like Naaduvaazhikal, Vishnu Lokam, Aye Auto etc. Ayudham, Ardham, Custom’s diary, Uppukandom Brothers, Pravachakan, Vyooham, Purappadu, Aanaval Mothiram, Mimics parade, Cheppu Kilukkunna Changathi and Kanal Kattu are other early Malayalam hits. Other noted Malayalam hits include Aaram Thampuran, Hitler, Time, Hello and Stalin Sivadas.

 

He is active in film industry at present too and Tamil flick, Ameerin Aadhi Baghavan is his latest release. He is known by the name, Gudivada Rayidu in Telugu movies.

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Updated: April 07, 2014

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