12 Facts About Cochin Haneefa

Cochin Haneefa was an Indian actor, film director, and screenwriter.

Cochin Haneefa started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema.

Cochin Haneefa acted in more than 300 films in Malayalam and Tamil.

Cochin Haneefa was married to Fasila and they had twin daughters, Safa and Marwa.

Cochin Haneefa made his film debut in 1972 in Azhimukham directed by Vijayan and went on to act in over 300 films in Malayalam.

Cochin Haneefa acted in over 80 Tamil films, including popular movies like Mahanadi with Kamal Haasan, Sivaji and Enthiran with Rajinikanth.

Cochin Haneefa directed around 20 films, including Valtsalyam and Moonu Masangalkku Munbu.

Cochin Haneefa had played dramatic supporting character roles to a great effect.

Cochin Haneefa's first noted role as a comedian came in Mannar Mathai Speaking, where he played the role of Eldho.

Cochin Haneefa again played the role of a hilarious police officer, this time becoming Sudarshanan in the movie Snehithan, which was released the same year.

Cochin Haneefa died on 2 February 2010, aged 58, at Sri Ramachandra Hospital in Chennai, from multiple organ failure.

Cochin Haneefa was buried at Ernakulam Central Juma Masjid with full state honours.