Mamukkoya

Biography

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 …

Movies & TV Shows

1. Minnal Murali (2021) — Dr. Sambhashivan
2. Ustad Hotel (2012) — Ummar
3. Kireedam (1989) — Constable Hamid
4. Nadodikkattu (1987) — Gafoor
5. Pattanapravesham (1988) — Gafoorka
6. Godha (2017) — Pokker
7. Ramji Rao Speaking (1989) — Hamzakkoya
8. Oppam (2016) — Kunjikka
9. Vadakkunokkiyantram (1989) — Photographer
10. Twenty 20 (2008) — Khadar
11. Indian Rupee (2011) — Rayeen
12. Left Right Left (2013) — Kasim
13. Sandhesam (1991) — K.G. Pothuval
14. Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (2021) — Aboobakkar Haji
15. Cobra (2022) — Bhavana's Relative
16. Aadu 2 (2017) — Irumbu Abdullah
17. Naran (2005) — Ahammedikka
18. Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998) — Usman
19. Chandralekha (1997) — Beeran
20. Kuruthi (2021) — Moosa Khadar
21. Kunjiramayanam (2015) — 'Welldone' Vasu
22. Cocktail (2010) — Hakkim Seth
23. Vinodayathra (2007) — Ananthan
24. Varavelpu (1989) — Hamza
25. Yathrakarude Sradhakku (2002) — Kunjahammed
26. Salalah Mobiles (2014) — Mammad
27. Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986) — Sethu's Roommate
28. Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam (1986) — Ummer
29. Manassinakkare (2003) — Kunji Khader
30. Chenkol (1993) — ASI Hameed
31. Rasathanthram (2006) — Kunjoonju
32. Thilakkam (2003) — Pathrose
33. Mayavi (2007) — Koya
34. His Highness Abdullah (1990) — Jamal / Sankunni Nair
35. Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (2009) — Athan Gurukkal
36. Katha Parayumbol (2007) — Devasya
37. Vettam (2004) — Hamsa / Raman Kartha
38. Kadha Thudarunnu... (2010) — Mamachan
39. Thalayana Manthram (1990) — Kunjanandan Mesthiri
40. Sufiyum Sujatayum (2020) — Muezzin