P. Balachandran

Actor

Born - February 02, 1952 in Kollam

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Thrissur election results 2026: INC Rajan J Pallan wins Thrissur seat by over 26800 votes

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 04, 2026, 20:15 (IST)

Thrissur Assembly constituency, a key seat in Kerala's cultural capital, has witnessed a dramatic political shift. Recent elections saw CPI's narrow victory over Congress, with BJP also making significant gains. The upcoming 2026 polls promise a fierce battle, influenced by development, minority dynamics, and the legacy of recent electoral contests.

Kerala polls: SIR fallout reshapes high-stakes triangular fight in Thrissur

TNN / Apr 06, 2026, 03:27 (IST)

Thrissur's assembly seat faces a complex triangular fight after 30,000 voters were removed following a Special Intensive Revision. While UDF and LDF believe the deletions benefit them, BJP claims strategies to counter the loss. Communal factors and local issues are expected to heavily influence the unpredictable outcome.

Kerala polls 2026: 20 seats that could shape the state’s verdict

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 09, 2026, 10:23 (IST)

As Kerala heads to the polls, the election narrative shifts from rallies to booth-level battles. The ruling LDF aims for a historic third term, while the UDF seeks to leverage local body momentum against anti-incumbency. The NDA is focused on converting key pockets into durable political footholds, making these 20 constituencies the state's pressure points.

P Balachandran's glad for not receiving National Award

TNN / Feb 20, 2012, 12:55 (IST)

The preview and website launch of P Balachandran��s Ivan Megharoopan held the other day paved way for some hearty laughs offscreen.

Anoop Menon pays tribute to P Balachandran

TNN / Apr 05, 2021, 13:11 (IST)

P Balachandran is the next Oduvil Unnikrishnan: Anoop

TNN / Sep 27, 2012, 14:37 (IST)

Actor-scriptwriter Anoop Menon heaps praises on P Balachandran who plays a prominent part in the Beautiful team's second outing in Mollywood.

P Balachandran passes away at his residence in Vaikom

TNN / Apr 05, 2021, 11:04 (IST)

He was 69

P Balachandran, playwright & noted actor, passes away

TNN / Apr 06, 2021, 04:47 (IST)

Tovino Thomas starrer 'Edakkad Battalion 06' starts rolling

TNN / May 23, 2019, 17:53 (IST)

Actor Tovino Thomas starrer 'Edakkad Battalion 06' kick-starts the shoot of the movie with an auspicious pooja.

'Maanasaandarapetta Yezdi releases tomorrow

TNN / Mar 31, 2016, 15:38 (IST)

The film revolves around a motorbike

Prakash Bare to play a poet

TNN / Feb 18, 2012, 13:20 (IST)

Actor-producer Prakash Bare essays the role of eminent poet K Madhavan Nair on the big screen.

Actor and script writer P Balachandran passes away, Malayalam TV celebs mourn his sad demise

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 05, 2021, 11:09 (IST)

Noted actor and scriptwriter of Mollywood, P Balachandran passed away. The 69-year-old breathed his last at Vaikkom on Monday (April 5) morning. According to reports, the actor was undergoing treatment for meningitis for the past eight months.

Anumol reminisces about her debut Malayalam movie ‘Ivan Megharoopan’ in her latest Instagram post

etimes.in / Nov 07, 2023, 12:36 (IST)

Actress Anumol reminisces about her role as Thankamani in the film 'Ivan Megharoopan' and the impact it had on her career. She expresses gratitude to director P. Balachandran and remembers him fondly. Anumol also reveals that she will be seen in the film 'Haraa', replacing Khushbu as the female lead due to a delay in the film's completion. Director Vijay Sri G explains the change in cast and states that Anumol will portray Mohan's wife in the film.

Tovino Thomas: The families of soldiers sacrifice as much as the personnel

Oct 15, 2019, 14:50 (IST)

Edakkad Battalion ’06, which is directed by Swapnesh Nair and has Samyuktha Menon as the female lead, is set to hit theatres on October 18

Police authority flays transport commissioner Rishiraj Singh

TNN / Nov 04, 2013, 23:18 (IST)

The state police complaints authority on Monday criticized transport commissioner Rishiraj Singh for failing to file his explanation in connection with a complaint against him, after being directed several times.

Lokayukta refuses to interfere in case

TNN / Nov 06, 2014, 09:56 (IST)

The lokayukta on Wednesday directed the vigilance and anti-corruption bureau (VACB) to file the quick verification report on the bar bribery allegation against finance minister K M Mani.

Thomas likely BJP pick in Thrissur or Irinjalakuda for the Kerala polls

TNN / Feb 20, 2026, 14:51 (IST)

Balachandran shown the door, Tinu new Kerala coach

TNN / Nov 10, 2016, 21:01 (IST)

In a drastic move the Kerala Cricket Association has decided to do a major overhaul of the Kerala team midway through the domestic season by deciding to remove P Balachandran as the chief coach and making five changes to the squad for their Ranji Trophy match against Goa starting in Mumbai on Sunday.

Anju chosen for Mathrubhumi Award

PTI / Sep 04, 2003, 00:30 (IST)

KOCHI: Long jumper Anju Bobby George, who made history by winning India's first ever medal in the world athletic championship in Paris recently, has been chosen for the Mathrubhumi's Sports Magazine's 'Star of the Year' award for her brilliant performances during the year 2002.

Samyuktha Menon reveals the singer in Tovino Thomas

TNN / Jul 10, 2019, 15:26 (IST)

As the shoot of 'Edakkad Battalion 06' starring Tovino Thomas progresses in Jammu and Kashmir, actor Samyuktha Menon shared a unique talent of her leading man.

Tovino Thomas’ Edakkad Battalion ’06 gets a release date

Sep 18, 2019, 14:23 (IST)

Edakkad Battalion will have Tovino playing a military officer

2 bike lifters from Sivananda Colony held, 3 vehicles seized

TNN / Jun 24, 2019, 12:29 (IST)

Kerala start on a clean slate

TNN / Oct 01, 2015, 11:43 (IST)

The glitz and glamour of Indian Premier League may have taken some sheen away from India's domestic cricket tournaments but the Ranji Trophy continues to hold a pride of place amongst country's cricketers.

Celebs at Ivan Megharoopan's screening

TNN / Feb 16, 2012, 13:29 (IST)

The screening of P Balachandran’s Ivan Megharoopan held the other day was attended by a host of ‘thinking’ actors, besides the crew of the movie.

Odisha’s first liver transplant conducted in SUM Hospital

TNN / Mar 06, 2020, 20:19 (IST)

SUM Hospital in Bhubaneswar with the help of Yashoda Hospitals in Hyderabad performed the state’s first successful liver transplant on a 55-year-old teacher. His 19-year-old son donated the organ.