(directed by P. G. Viswambharan ), Thrishna (directed by I.V. Sasi ), etc. [20] [21] In 1981, he got his first state award in the Best Supporting Actor category for his performance in Ahimsa . [22] His performances in films like Aalkkoottathil Thaniye and Adiyozhukkukal , scripted by M. T. Vasudevan Nair established