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{{Short description|Indian theatre artist and film actor (1933–2021)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = K. T. S. Padannayil
| image = K.T.S.Padannayil.jpg
| caption =
| birth_date = {{birth year|1933}}
| birth_name = Kochuparambil Thai Subramanian Padannayil
| birth_place = [[Thrippunithura, Kochi]], [[British Raj]]
| death_date = 22 July {{death year|2021}} (aged 88)
| death_place = Thrippunithura, Kochi, India
| occupation = Film actor
| parents =
| spouse = Ramani (1972 – 2021)
| children = 3 sons, 1 daughter
| years_active = 1990–2021
}}
'''Kochuparambil Thai Subramanian Padannayil''' (1933 – 22 July 2021) was an Indian theatre artist and film actor who worked predominantly in [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam film industry]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.malayalachalachithram.com/profiles.php?i=2237|title=Nilambur Balan|website=www.malayalachalachithram.com}}</ref> He began his acting career at the age of 21 as a theatre artist and made his film debut in 1995 through [[Rajasenan]]'s comedy film ''[[Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ചലച്ചിത്ര നടന്‍ കെ.ടി.എസ്. പടന്നയിൽ അന്തരിച്ചു; മറഞ്ഞത് മലയാളത്തിന്റെ ചിരിമുഖം|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/news/latest-news/2021/07/22/kts-padannayil-passed-away.html|access-date=22 July 2021|website=ManoramaOnline|language=ml}}</ref>

Padannayil acted in more than 60 movies in various supporting and comic roles. Known for his impeccable comic timing, he is mostly remembered for his comic roles in movies such as ''[[Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam|Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshatrathilakkam]]'', ''Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka'' and ''[[Vamanapuram Bus Route|Vaamanapuram Bus Route]]''. He also acted in several television comedy serials.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Malayalam Actor KTS Padannayil Dies At 88|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/malayalam-actor-kts-padannayil-dies-at-88-2492011|access-date=22 July 2021|website=NDTV.com}}</ref>

==Biography==
Padannayil was born as the youngest of six children to Kochupadannayil Thai and Maani at Thekkumbhagam, [[Thrippunithura]], Kochi in 1933. He had three brothers, Murukan, Raghavan and Shivan and two sisters, Lalitha and Lathika.<ref>{{Cite web | title=malayalamcinema.com, Official website of AMMA, Malayalam Film news, Malayalam Movie Actors & Actress, Upcoming Malayalam movies | url=http://www.kerala.com/malayalamcinema/star-details.php?member_id=164 | access-date=2025-03-18 | website=www.kerala.com}}</ref> He studied at Saraswathi Vilasam School, [[Tripunithura]]. He discontinued studies after sixth class due to financial difficulties. He was a theatre artist before becoming a cinema artist. He first acted in and directed amateur drama ''Vivaha Dallal'', at Trippunithura Khadibhavan's Amber charkha spinning mill's annual day celebration. He also trained youngsters of the Children's Society at Kannankulangara. He acted on thousands of stages within 40 years. He performed at different drama troupes like Jayabharath Nithakalalaya, Chenagassery Geetha, Vaikom Malavika, Kollam Tuna and Attingal Padmasree. In a career spanning around 25 years he acted in more than 60 films and starred in more than one hundred television comedy serials.<ref>{{cite web|title=നൊമ്പരം പടർന്ന ചിരി|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/interview/interview-with-kts-padannayil.html|publisher=manoramaonline.com|access-date=21 September 2015}}</ref>

He married Ramani in 1972. The couple had three sons, Syam, Sannan, Saljan and a daughter, Swapna.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/Fifty-years-of-acting-behind-him/article15377756.ece|title=Fifty years of acting behind him|newspaper=The Hindu |date=5 April 2008|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> He resided at Kochi with his son, Syam.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Padannayil|first1=K. T. S|title=ആ സൂപ്പര്‍സ്റ്റാര്‍ എന്നെ അപമാനിച്ചു|date=22 October 2012|issue=Oct 2012|url=http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/55/34|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024224552/http://mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/55/34|url-status=usurped|archive-date=24 October 2012|access-date=26 July 2014}}</ref> He made his debut in the movie [[Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava]] in 1995.

==Death==
Padannayil died on 22 July 2021 at his residence in [[Thrippunithura|Tripunithura]] after suffering from age-related issues.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Veteran actor KTS Padannayil passes away|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2021/07/22/actor-kts-padannayil-passes-away-death.html|access-date=22 July 2021|website=OnManorama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Malayalam actor KTS Padannayil, 88, passes away|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/malayalam-actor-kts-padannayil-88-passes-away-1.5848534|access-date=22 July 2021|website=Mathrubhumi|date=22 July 2021 |language=en}}</ref> He is survived by his four children and many grandchildren. His wife predeceased him.

==Partial filmography==
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* ''[[Vidhi (2021 film)|Vidhi]]'' (2021)
*''[[Minnal Murali]]'' (2021)
*''[[Alice in Panchalinadu]]'' (2021)
*''Kalakaran'' (2021)
*[[Laughing Apartment Near Girinagar]] (2018)
*[[Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu]] (2017)
*[[Oru Muthassi Gadha]] (2016)
*[[King Liar]] (2016 film)
*[[Amar Akbar Anthony (2015 film)|Amar Akbar Anthony]] (2015)
*[[Kunjiramayanam]] (2015)
*Avarude Veedu (2014)
*Malayalanaadu (2013)
*Swaasam (2013)
*Good Idea (2013)
*Maharaja Talkies (2011)
*Brahmaasthram (2010)
*Oru Small Family (2010)
*Annarakkannanum Thannalayathu (2010)
*Gulumaal: The Escape (2009)
*Black Dhaliya (2009)
*Sanmanasullavan Appukuttan (2009)
*[[Malabar Wedding]] (2008)
*[[Aakasham]] (2007)
*[[Kanninum Kannadikkum]] (2004) as Mooppan
*[[Vamanapuram Bus Route|Vaamanapuram Bus Route]] (2004)
*Sahodaran Sahadevan (2003)
*Sraavu (2001)
*Ninneyum Thedi (2001)
*[[Megasandesam]] (2001)
*Akashathile Paravakal (2001)
*Ente Priyappetta Muthuvinu (2000)
*Ee Mazha Thenmazha (2000)
*Varnakkaazhchakal (2000)
*[[Manassil Oru Manjuthulli]] (2000)
*[[The Godman]] (1999)
*[[Independence]] (1999)
*Onnaamvattam Kandappol (1999) as Perumal sir
*[[My Dear Karadi|My dear Karadi]] (1999)
*[[Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam|Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam]] (1998)
*Manthrikumaaran (1998)
*Ayushman Bava (1998)
*Amma Ammayiamma (1998)
*Kadhaanaayakan (1997)
*[[Kottappurathe Koottukudumbam|Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam]] (1997)
*Newspaper Boy (1997)
*Kalyanapittennu (1997)
*Five Star Hospital (1997)
*Dilliwaala Raajakumaaran (1996)
*[[Sathyabhamakkoru Premalekhanam]] (1996)
*Hitlist (1996)
*[[Harbour (film)|Harbour]] (1996) as Vareechan
*[[Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran]] (1996)
*Vridhanmaare Sookshikkuka (1995)
*[[Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava]] (1995) (''debut film'')
*Kaakkaykkum Poochaykkum Kalyaanam (1995)
*Aadyathe Kanmani (1995)
*Keerthanam (1995) as Sulthan
*Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam (1995)
*[[Three Men Army]] (1995)
*Agrajan (1995)
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==Television==
*Thenum Vayambum (Surya TV)
*Kuttikale oru Kaliparayam (kochu TV)
*Thatteem Mutteem (Mazhavil Manorama)
*Pakida Pakida Pambaram (Doordharshan)
*Sanmassullavarkku Samadhanam (Asianet)

==References==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb name|1459743}}
*[http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=KTS%20Padannayil K.T.S Padannayil at MSI]
* {{Cite web | title=KTS Padannayil | url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/profiles.php?i=5510 | access-date=2025-03-18 | website=www.malayalachalachithram.com}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20061111093938/http://www.hindu.com/2005/11/20/stories/2005112008720400.htm Kuttappan set to make foray into reel life]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20140812173029/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article102059.ece?pageToolsFontSize=70% Thousands pay tributes]

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