Nandhu

Nandalal Krishnamoorthy better known by his stage name Nandu is an Indian film actor primarily working in Malayalam films. Although he has been in the industry for more than 30 years, he is acclaimed for his performance in Mohanlal' s Spirit, directed by Ranjith. He was also seen in many Priyadarsan films. He received SIIMA award for best supporting actor, for the movie Spirit.

Personal life
Nandu was born in 1965 at Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram, to Krishnamoorthy, a table tennis coach at National Institute of Sports and Sukumari, a singer. He lost his mother 60 days after he was born, and was brought up by his uncle and aunt. His father never remarried, and died while giving table tennis lessons. His first film was Sarvakalasala (1986), directed by Venu Nagavally. During his early career, most of his roles were of college background.

Nandu is married to Kavitha Nandalal, since 1997. They have a daughter, Nandita (b. 1999) and a son, Krishan (b. 2013).

Career
He started his career with the Mohanlal starring film Sarvakalasala in 1986. Although he has been in the film industry for the last 20 years, he recently has been acclaimed for his performance in the Mohanlal-starring film Spirit, directed by Ranjith. Although he had played good roles in the past, he has been most acclaimed for his performance in Spirit.

Malayalam

 * 1986 - Sarvakalashala as Jose Abraham
 * 1986 - Yuvajanotsavam
 * 1987 - Ayitham
 * 1989 - Swagatham
 * 1989 - Charithram
 * 1989 - Adikkurippu as Dentist's Assistant
 * 1990 - Aye Auto as Lonappan
 * 1991 - Kilukkam as Pilla's relative
 * 1991 - Kizhakkunarum Pakshi
 * 1991 - Abhimanyu
 * 1993 - Kalippattam
 * 1993 - Aayirappara
 * 1993 - Butterflies as Pavithran
 * 1994 - Thenmavin Kombath as Thimmayan
 * 1994 - Kashmeeram as Sanjay
 * 1994 - Sainyam as Salesman
 * 1994 - Vishnu
 * 1995 - Mazhavilkoodaram
 * 1995 - Nirnayam
 * 1996 - KL.7/95 Eranakulam north
 * 1998 - Pranayavarnangal
 * 1998 - British Market as Annan Soman
 * 1998 - Kaikudunna Nilavu
 * 1998 - Sundarakilladi
 * 1999 - Prem Poojari
 * 2000 - Snehapoorvam Anna
 * 2000 - India Gate
 * 2000 - Indriyam
 * 2001 - Romance
 * 2001 - Achaneyanenikkishtam as Kariyachan
 * 2003 - Balettan as Sukumaran
 * 2003 - Ammakkilikoodu
 * 2004 - Thekkekkara Super Fast
 * 2004 - Govindankutty Thirakkilanu as Ramanan
 * 2004 - Vamanpuram Bus Route
 * 2005 - The Campus
 * 2007 - Naalu Pennungal as Narayanan
 * 2008 - Vilapangalkkappuram as Madhavankutty
 * 2008 - Thirakkatha
 * 2009 - Kancheepurathe Kalyanam
 * 2009 - Seetha Kalyanam
 * 2010 - Nilavu
 * 2010 - Bodyguard
 * 2011 - Priyappetta Nattukare as K P Scaria
 * 2011 - Salt N' Pepper as Bhaskaran Nair
 * 2011 - Teja Bhai & Family as Dr. Mahadevan Thampi
 * 2011 - Nadakame Ulakam
 * 2011 - Beautiful as Kamalu
 * 2012 - Poppins
 * 2012 - Ozhimuri
 * 2012 - Hero
 * 2012 - 916
 * 2012 - Thiruvambadi Thampan
 * 2012 - Idiots
 * 2012 - Parudeesa
 * 2012 - Namukku Parkkan
 * 2012 - Spirit as Maniyan
 * 2013 - Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla
 * 2013 - Nakhangal as Manjila G Kumar
 * 2013 - Amen
 * 2013 - Good Bad & Ugly as Marthandan
 * 2013 - Housefull as Pookunju
 * 2013 - 97 Batch Maharajas
 * 2013 - Vishudhan as Jose
 * 2013 - Kanyaka Talkies
 * 2013 - Immanuel
 * 2013 - Hotel California as Annan
 * 2013 - Kotharan Oru Malayala Cinema
 * 2013 - Don't Worry Be Happy
 * 2013 - Up & Down: Mukalil Oralundu as Cheriyan
 * 2013 - ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi as Kunjachan
 * 2013 - Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus as Lakshmi's Father
 * 2013 - 6 B Paradise
 * 2013 - Ezhamathe Varavu as Raman Nair
 * 2013 - Ms. Lekha Tharoor Kanunnathu as Nandhagopalan
 * 2014 - Ettekaal Second
 * 2014 - God's Own Country
 * 2014 - Buddhan Chirikkunnu
 * 2015 - Mariyam Mukku
 * 2015 - Monsoon Mangoes
 * 2016 - Pulimurugan as Divakaran (Forest Guard)
 * 2017 - Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol as Priya's father
 * 2017 - Sarvopari Palakkaran as Mani Swami (Villain role)
 * 2017 - My Story
 * 2017 - History of Joy as Judge
 * 2017 - Thrissivaperoor Kliptham
 * 2017 - Masterpiece (2017 film) Balan Master
 * 2018 - Queen as Advocate Kaaloor
 * 2018 - Odiyan as Ezhuthachan
 * 2018 - Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam as Member Rocky
 * 2019 - Lucifer as P. S. Peethambaran
 * 2019-Driving licence as driver kunjali
 * 2019 - Athiran as Avirachan
 * 2019 - Pattabhiraman as Raman Nair
 * 2019 - Porinju Mariam Jose as Alappattu Varghese
 * TBA - Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham as Kuthiravattath Nair

Tamil

 * 2003 - Lesa Lesa as Nandhu

Hindi

 * 2003 - Hungama
 * 1998 - Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
 * 1993 - Gardish

Television career

 * Sathyam Shivam Sundaram (Amrita TV)
 * Devimahathmyam (Asianet)
 * Sri Mahabhagavatham (Asianet)
 * Swami ayyapan (Asianet)
 * Chandrodayam(DD Malayalam)

Awards and nominations
Filmfare Awards South- Best Supporting Actor- (Spirit)
 * Nominations