G Kesavan Pillai was born to Govinda Pillai and Saraswathiamma at Chirayinkeezhu in 1924. His first TV serial was Kadamattathu Kathanar. He also enjoyed a brief stint behind the camera when he assisted in the direction and editing departments of Adoor Gopalakrishnan's Swayamvaram. He was active in film acting until the late 80s. His famous films are Snapaka Yohannan, Thumpolarcha, Light House, Nayaru Pidicha Pulival, Kannur Deluxe, Sthanathi Saramma and Karyasthan.
After having played a villain for a better part of his life, Pillai later got to prove his mettle as a character actor, playing roles of family patriarchs and authoritative figures.
He was known for his long association with actor Prem Nazir, who also happened to be his schoolmate. Pillai made his debut in the 1954 film Snehaseema opposite leading man Sathyan.
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