Kavithalayaa Krishnan
Kavithalayaa Krishnan | |
|---|---|
| Born | T. Krishnan |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1983–present |
T. Krishnan, popularly known as Kavithalayaa Krishnan, is an Indian actor known for playing supporting roles in Tamil film and television.[1] He is a regular artist in many K. Balachander's films and television serials produced by Kavithalayaa Productions and Kavithalayaa got along as his name.
Career
Kavithalayaa Krishnan has acted in over 120 films, 60 television serials and made over 2500 stage appearances. He was awarded Kalaimamani (2005) by Government of Tamil Nadu.[2] He started acting in stage plays along with Crazy Mohan who was his classmate when he did his engineering at College of Engineering, Guindy. He made his film debut in Poikkal Kudhirai (1983), a remake of Crazy Mohan's play Marriage made in Saloon directed by K. Balachander.[3]
Partial filmography
- Poikkal Kudhirai (1983)
- Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
- Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)
- Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988)
- Sathyaa (1988)
- Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)
- Indrudu Chandrudu (1989; Telugu)
- Unnai Solli Kutramillai (1990)[4]
- Keladi Kannmanii (1990)
- Oru Veedu Iru Vasal (1990)
- Anjali (1990)
- Azhagan (1991)
- Idhayam (1991)
- Vaaname Ellai (1992)
- Annaamalai (1992)
- Vedan (1993)
- Jaathi Malli (1993)
- Chinna Mapillai (1993)
- Duet (1994)
- Pattukottai Periyappa (1994)
- Sathi Leelavathi (1995)
- Paattu Padava (1995)
- Engirundho Vandhan (1995)
- Baashha (1995)
- Avvai Shanmughi (1996)
- Nerrukku Ner (1997)
- Ratchagan (1997)
- Santhosham (1998)
- Thulli Thirintha Kaalam (1998)
- Natpukkaga (1998)
- Harichandra (1998)
- Suyamvaram (1999)
- Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
- Majunu (2001)
- Pammal K. Sambandam (2002)
- Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke! (2002)
- Shree (2002)
- Vasool Raja MBBS (2004)
- Ayya (2005)
- Idhaya Thirudan (2006)
- Thozha (2008)
- Kuselan (2008)
- Dasavathaaram (2008)
- Ilaignan (2011)
- Eththan (2011)
- Aarohanam (2012)
- Thegidi (2014)
- Strawberry (2015)
- Vai Raja Vai (2015)
- Sawaari (2016)
- Kannula Kaasa Kattappa (2016)
- Kanavu Variyam (2017)
- Irumbu Thirai (2018)
- Abhiyum Anuvum (2018)
- '96 (2018)
- Koothan (2018)
- Mei (2019)
- House Owner (2019)
- Adutha Saattai (2019)
- Payanigal Gavanikkavum (2022)
- Veetla Vishesham (2022)
- Gargi (2022)
- Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu (2022)
- Super Senior Heroes (2022)
- Are You Ok Baby? (2023)
- Shot Boot Three (2023)
- Hitler (2024)
Television
| Serial | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Rayil Sneham | Kathiravan | Doordarshan |
| Penn | Office manager | |
| Kaialavu Manasu | Manavalan | Sun TV |
| Kadhal Pagadai | Ayappa | |
| Marmadesam | "Vaidyan" Ramarathinam | |
| Jannal-Adutha Veetu Kavithaigal | ||
| Inai Kodugal | ||
| Aridharam Poosiya Uravugal | ||
| Akshaya | ||
| Kadavulukku Kovam Vandhadhu | Jambu | |
| Sorgam | ||
| Ramany vs Ramany | Police officer | |
| Ramany vs Ramany Part II | tennis player/film director | Raj TV |
| Alaigal | Ramu / Rajashekar | Sun TV |
| Pondatti Thevai | Sundaravanthanam | |
| Sahana | Jaya TV | |
| Selvi | Sathyamoorthy | Sun TV |
| Sorgam | Thirugnanam | |
| Aaha | Vijay TV | |
| Anni | Subbaiya | Jaya TV |
| Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri | Kalaignar TV | |
| Enga Veettu Penn | Zee Tamizh | |
| Vani Rani | Krishnan | Sun TV |
| Roja | Purushotthaman | |
| Suryavamsam | Zee Tamil | |
| Modhalum Kaadhalum | Ravi | Star Vijay |
Streaming television
| Year | Program Name | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Triples | Doctor | Hotstar | [5][6] |
| 2024–present | Heart Beat | Ganesh |
References
- ↑ "What I am today I owe to KB sir, says actor Kavithalaya". The Hindu. 14 December 2006. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ "Honoured by the State for contribution to arts". The Hindu. 17 February 2006. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ "Shot in the arm for theatre buffs". The Hindu. 3 March 2006. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ "Unnai Solli Kutramillai | Full Tamil Movie | Karthik, Sithara, Radha Devi". 4 May 2016 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Kumar, Pradeep (4 December 2020). "Karthik Subbaraj: 'Triples' is a tribute to Crazy Mohan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ↑ Sahu, Sushri (1 December 2020). "'Triples' Trailer: Disney+ Hotstar's New Series Revolves Around 3 Friends As They Juggle With Life And Love". Mashable India. Retrieved 7 December 2020.