K. T. C. Abdullah
K.T.C. Abdullah | |
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| Born | Abdullah 1936 |
| Died | 17 November 2018 (aged 81–82) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1977–2018 |
K. T. C. Abdullah or Abdullah (1936 – 17 November 2018) was an Indian actor on stage who performed in a few notable Malayalam films.[1]
Early life
Abdullah was born in 1936 in Palayam, Kozhikode, Kerala, British India. He made his screen debut in 1977 with Dweepu, directed by Ramu Kariat. He went on to act in over 35 films. His last scene was in the critically acclaimed Sudani from Nigeria in 2018.[2]
Death
Career
As a stage performer, Abdullah worked in a private firm called KTC, later with the title KTC Abdullah.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Ahimsa | Avukkar |
| 1982 | Chiriyo Chiri | Worker in a tea shop at night |
| 1984 | Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove | One amongst the street drama |
| 1985 | Ozhivukalam | Paili Chettan |
| 1986 | Vartha | |
| 1991 | Ennum Nanmakal | Patient |
| 2006 | Yes Your Honour | |
| 2007 | Arabikkatha | Abdullah / Ikka |
| 2013 | Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi | |
| 2015 | Ivan Maryadaraman | |
| 2016 | Kavi Uddheshichathu..? | Umbayikka |
| 2018 | Sudani from Nigeria | Puthiyappla |
| 2019 | Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam | Tailor[4] |
References
- ↑ "Indrans hopes KTC Abdullah's soul is pleased with his role in 'Muhabbathin Kunjabdulla'". Indrans hopes KTC Abdullah's soul is pleased with his role in 'Muhabbathin Kunjabdulla'. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ↑ "Actor KTC Abdullah passes away". The Indian Express. 18 November 2018.
- Soman, Deepa (18 November 2018). "KTC Abdullah, the 'puthiyapla' of 'Sudani from Nigeria' is no more". The Times of India. - 1 2 Kumar, P. K. Ajith (17 November 2018). "Actor K.T.C. Abdulla passes away". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
- ↑ "'കെ.ടി.സി അബ്ദുള്ള അവസാനമായി ക്യാമറക്ക് മുന്നില് വന്ന സിനിമ'; വാരിക്കുഴിയിലെ കൊലപാതകം റിലീസ് തിയതി പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു". www.mediaoneonline.com (in Malayalam). 18 February 2019. Retrieved 14 August 2025.