Mamukkoya

Acting Jul 5, 1946 Apr 26, 2023 (aged 77) Kozhikode, Kerala, India

Mamukkoya was a popular Malayalam comedian actor. His unique usage of Mappila dialect and style marked his presence in the industry. He acted in more than 450 Malayalam films and was the first winner of State award for Best Comedian in Malayalam cinema.

He was born to Chalikandiyil Muhammed and Imbachi Ayisha on 5th July, 1946. He had a brother Koyakutty. He had his primary education from MM High School, Calicut.

He was married to Suhara. The couple had four children, Muhammed Nisar, Shahitha, Nadiya and Abdul Rasheed. He was residing in Beypore near Kozhikode.

Mamukkoya started his career as a theatre actor. He got his chance in the film industry through Anyarude Bhoomi (1979). His second entry to Malayalam cinema was through Sibi Mayil's movie Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam. After this film he was introduced to Sathyan Anthikkad by scriptwriter Sreenivasan. He landed a role in Gandhinagar Second Street. His portrayal of Gafoor in Sathyan Anthikkad's Mohanlal – Sreenivasan starrer Nadodikkattu (1987) carved a niche for him in Malayalam cinema. His award winning performance in Perumazhakkalam (2004) proved that he can handle non-comedy roles as well with ease. He did the title role in the film Korappan, the great (2001), which depicted him as a forest brigand like Veerappan. He got the Kerala State Award for Second Best Actor in 2004 for the movie Perumazhakkalam.

301 Acting Credits

Mamukkoya

Acting

Minnal Murali

Ustad Hotel

Kireedam

Nadodikkattu

Pattanapravesham

Ramji Rao Speaking

Vadakkunokkiyantram

Oppam

Godha

Indian Rupee

Twenty 20

Left Right Left

Sandhesam

Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea

Cobra

Naran

Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala

Aadu 2

Chandralekha

Kuruthi

Cocktail

Vinodayathra

Varavelpu

Yathrakarude Sradhakku