In an illustrious career spanning over five decades, the actor has shared screen space with every renowned name of Malayalam cinema including Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Jayan, Mammootty, Mohanlal, Prithviraj, and Tovino Thomas.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/veteran-malayalam-actor-poojappura-ravi-of-kalanilyam-fame-passes-away-at-86

In the film, Mammootty plays the role of James.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mammoottys-acclaimed-film-nanpakal-nerathu-mayakkam-gets-ott-release-date-856842

Mollywood: Mammootty walks away with 8th Kerala State Film Award for 'NNM'

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.in/twist-kerala-murder-case-day-after-wife-held-murder-husband-spotted-alive-details-861170

When the writers of “Kaathal” approached him with their story about the struggles of a closeted gay man, the director said he thought of just one actor for the role: Mammootty, a 72-year-old star with a large following in Kerala.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/25/world/asia/kaathal-film-mammootty-india.html