Nilambur Balan

• Name — Nilambur Balan • Birthplace — Vadakara • Died — 4 February 1990 • Occupation — Film actor • Parents — Pokkan, Lakshmi • Spouse — Vijayalakshmi • Children — Santhosh, Vijayakumar, Asha • Years Active — 1965–1989

He was born in Vatakara. He was a theater artist before becoming a cine artist. Balan acted in many films, including the Sankupushpam. He was married to Vjayalakshmi on 8 December 1957. They started a drama troupe, Kalithara, and acted together in many dramas. His wife is Kerala State Theater Award-winning actress. The couple has three children, Santhosh, Vijayakumar, and Asha. He died on 4 February 1990. An award established in memory of actor Nilambur Balan by the Nilambur Balan Anusmarana Samithi is presented to individuals in recognition of their contributions to the fields of theater and cinema.

• Moonnilonnu (1996).... Nambiar • Alicinte Anveshanam (1989) • Padippura (1989) • Ore Thoovalppakshikal (1988) • Kanakambarangal (1988) • Dhwani (1988) • Janangalude Sredhakku (1987) • Chanthayil Choodi Vilkkunna Pennu (1987) • Amma Ariyaan (1986) • Ilaneer (1981) • Anyarude Bhoomi (1979) • Bandhanam (1978) • Kaathirunna Nimisham (1978).... Ashan • Chuvanna Vithukal (1978) • Vayanaadan Thampan (1978) • Choondakkari (1977) • Yatheem (1977) • Sankhupushpam (1977) • Mohavum Mukthiyum (1977) • Mohiniyaattam (1976) • Ajayanum Vijayanum (1976) • Chottaanikkara Amma (1976) • Criminals (Kayangal) (1975) • Kalyaanappanthal (1975) • Chandanachola (1975) • Love Letter (1975) • Chattambikkalyaani (1975)...James • Nadeenadanmaare Aavasyamundu (1974) • Swargaputhri (1973) • Chuzhi (1973) • Maram (1973) • Aaraadhika (1973) • Panimudakku (1972) • Kuttyedathi (1971) • Nizhalaattam (1970) • Olavum Theeravum (1970) • Asuravithu (1968) • Pakalkkinaavu (1966) • Murappennu (1965)

• Anyarude Bhoomi (1979)