Academy Award. Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair The late Kottarakara Sreedharan Nair (1922–1986) was one of India's best known actors. He portrayed many historical heroes such as Pazhassi Raja , Velu Thampi Dalawa and Kunhali Marakkar . He is also be remembered for his roles in Chemmeen and Ara Nazhika Neram. The last-mentioned won