Thacholi Meppayil Kunjhu Othenan or
Mepayil Tacholi Manikoth Kovilakathu Kunji Othena Kurup (Udayana Kurup of Thacholi Manikoth House) or more popularly
Thacholi Othenan was a legendary hero who is believed to have lived during 16th century in
North Malabar region of
Kerala, India. He is praised about in
Vadakkanpattu (ballads of
North Malabar).