C. I. Paul

C. I. Paul was a Malayalam film and television actor.

He was a member of the working party led by Fr. Vadakkan and came to acting through the famous dramas by V. L. Jose. He was well appreciated for his performance in Kalanilayam dramas.

His silver screen break came with Madatharuvi, in which he played the role of Fr Benedict. He acted in around 300 films and several TV serials since then. Paul, who started out as a character actor proved that he could handle comedy and villain roles with equal panache.

C. I. Paul died on 14 December 2005 at Thrissur due to heart failure. He was survived by his mother, who died a few years later. His wife had predeceased him and he did not have children.

Filmography

 * Pathinonnil Vyazham (2010 *Released) as A. Chandran Pillai (This film was made in 2005, but was released five years later)
 * Magic Lamp (2008) as Balan
 * Junior Senior (2005) as K. K. Nambiar
 * Youth Festival (2004) as Arjun's Father
 * Thekkekkara Superfast (2004) as Priest
 * Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu (2003) as Sathyapalan
 * Yathrakarude Sradhakku (2002) as Pradeep's Father
 * Pakalpooram (2002)
 * Thandavam (2002) as Raghavan Pillai
 * Uthaman (2001) as Kunjirama Menon
 * Aakashathile Paravakal (2001) as President Raghavan
 * Darling Darling (2000) as Palathinkal Kurupu
 * Chandamama (1999) as Vakkachan
 * Deepasthambham Mahascharyam (1999) as Madhavan
 * Pallavur Devanarayanan (1999) as Rappayi
 * The Godman (1999) as Bhargavan Pillai
 * Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum (1997) as 'Jubba' Menon
 * Asuravamsam (1997) as Thattel Mani
 * Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan (1997)
 * Mahaathma (1996)
 * Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan (1996) as O. C. Pillai
 * The King (1995) as Chacko
 * Tom & Jerry (1995) as Lazar
 * Maanathe Kottaram (1994)
 * Pavithram (1994) as Punchiri's Husband
 * Varanamaalyam (1994) as Minister
 * Midhunam (1993)
 * Bhoomi Geetham (1993) as Chief Minister
 * Samooham (1993) as Minister Narayanan Nair
 * Daddy (1992)
 * Maanthrika Cheppu (1992) as Madhusoodanan
 * Ganamela (1991) as Sahadevan
 * Kalikkalam (1990) as Ambalakkadu Krishnan
 * Samrajyam (1990) as Priest
 * Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990)
 * Jagratha (1989) as Bhargavan
 * Pradeshika Vaarthakal (1989)
 * Moonnam Mura (1989) as Minister
 * Vadakkunokkiyantram (1989) as Raghavan Nair
 * Mukthi (1988) as John Mathai
 * Nineteen Twenty One (1988)
 * Abkari (1988) as Georgekutty
 * Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988) as Minister
 * Anuragi (1988) as Ummachan
 * Janmandharam (1988) as Bappu
 * Vellanakalude Naadu (1988) as Radha's Brother
 * Naradhan Keralathil (1987) as Indran
 * Vrutham (1987) as Chandran Pillai
 * Naalkkavala (1987)
 * Naadodikkattu (1987)
 * Yagagni (1987)
 * Kaiyethum Doorathu (1987)
 * Hello My Dear Wrong Number (1986)
 * Shobaraj (1986)
 * Nyayavidhi (1986)
 * Aavanazhi (1986) as Chandrahasan
 * Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986)
 * Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu (1986)
 * Iniyum Kurukshethram (1986) as Balagangadharan
 * Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam (1985) as Advocate
 * Akkare Ninnoru Maran (1985)
 * Mulamoottil Adima (1985) as Chempaka Raman Pilla
 * Aram + Aram = Kinnaram (1985)
 * Pathamudayam (1985) as Bhadran
 * Snehicha Kuttathinu (1985)
 * Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
 * Uyarthezhunelppu (1985)
 * Makale Mappu Tharu (1984) as Velayudhan
 * Oru Kochu Kadha Arum Parayatha Kadha (1984)
 * NH 47(1984)
 * Kadamattathachan (1984) as Pathrose
 * Enganeyundashane (1984)
 * Kurishuyudham (1984) as Paili
 * Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984) as 'Thenga' Govinda Pillai
 * Bhookambam (1983) as Robert
 * Iniyenkilum (1983) as Police Officer
 * Mortuary (1983/II) as Williams
 * Naanayam (1983) as Company Manager
 * Coolie (1983) as Shekharan
 * Kolakomban (1983)
 * Vaasi (1983)
 * Mahaabali (1983)
 * Thavalam (1983) as Gopalan contractor
 * Chakravaakam Chuvannappol (1983)
 * Kelkatha Shabdam (1982)
 * Aarambham (1982) as Dr John
 * Kazhumaram (1982)
 * Thuranna Jail (1982) as Vaasu
 * Aayudham (1982)
 * Anuraagakkodathi (1982) as Shivaraman
 * Naagamadathu Thampuratti (1982)
 * Kodumudikal (1981) as Jacob
 * Nizha Yudham (1981)
 * Sangharsham (1981)
 * Thenum Vayambum (1981) as School Principal
 * Ithikkara Pakky (1980) as Sayyippu
 * Kari Puranda Jeevithangal (1980)
 * Theenalangal (1980) as Robert
 * Chandrahasam (1980) as Shekaran
 * Vidarunna Mottukal (1977) as Hassan
 * Amba Ambika Ambalika (1976)
 * Thomasleeha (1975)
 * Vazhi Pizhacha Santathi (1968)
 * Pavappettaval (1967) as Doctor
 * Madatharuvi (1967) as Fr. Benedict