Suresh Krishna (actor)
Suresh Krishna | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Suresh Kumar April 5 Guruvayoor, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse |
Dr. Sree Lakshmi (m. 2006) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Balakrishna Panicker Parvathy |
Suresh Krishna (born 5 April) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry, known for his various roles as supporting actor in earlier negative performances and character roles. He is noted for his performances in Christian Brothers, Praja, Manju Poloru Penkutti, Pazhassi Raja and Kutty Srank.
Personal life
Suresh Krishna was born on 5 April, the youngest of six children, to Balakrishna Panicker and Parvathy in the temple town of Guruvayoor in Thrissur district. His father was working with the Tamil Nadu Government in the irrigation department and the family migrated to Tamil Nadu. Suresh was educated in Chennai.[1]
He is married to Dr. Sree Lakshmi, a professor, in Kochi with two children. Currently he resides at Thrippunithura with his family.[2]
Career
Suresh's first acting role was in a Tamil serial in Doordarshan, produced by Madhumohan in 1990. In 1995, Suresh's played the legendary Thiruvalluvar, earning him instant recognition across Tamil Nadu.[3] He was working in Tamil films and television from Chennai when he was offered a chance to debut in Malayalam, acting in the serial Sthree Janmam. His next role was as Balashankar in K. K. Rajeev's Swapnam.[1] His performance as the lovelorn husband fetched him numerous awards including the Asianet Cine Award for The Best Actor.[1] He then played Surya, in Orma, which was aired on Asianet and went on to become one of his best works on the small screen.[1]
Film career
In 1993, Suresh made his debut on the Malayalam big screen in Chamayam. Since then he has acted in a slew of Malayalam films with major directors and stars, including; Kamal (in Manju poloru Penkutty and Rapakkal ); Santhosh Sivan (in Ananthabhadram), Ranjith ( in Paleri Manikyam, Kerala Cafe and Indian Rupee), Joshiy (Christian Brothers ), Shaji N. Karun (in Kutty Srank ) and Hariharan in his film PazhassiRaja.
The character roles of "Kaitheri Ambu" from Pazhassi Raja and "Loni Aasan" from Kutty Srank were milestones in his career.[4] His performance as Loni Asaan won him a Film Fare nomination for the Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Besides his roles as a supporting actor, he is noted for his strong negative characters starting with the villain "Shekarankutty" from Karumadikuttan, the lecherous stepfather "Mohan" from Manju Poloru Penkutti, the cruel "Kishanchand" from Banaras, the don "Paruthikkadan Shaji" from The Metro, the villainous "Manikunju" from Pappi Appacha and the scheming GeorgeKutty from Christian Brothers.[5]
2014 saw him work with director Renjith in Njan in a role that showcased his abilities as an actor.
In 2024, he found sudden new popularity on social media, following a wave of memes highlighting the nature of deceit and manipulation done by the characters he had portrayed, branding him the title 'Convincing star'.[6]
Producer
Suresh has also become a producer through Thakkali Films, along with actor Biju Menon, director Shajoon Kariyal, scriptwriter Sachi and cinematographer P. Sukumar. Their first release Chettayees starring Lal, Biju Menon, Suresh Krishna, P. Sukumar, Sunil Babu and Miya was released in November 2012. The movie marked a further exploration of his skills from villain style roles to comedy.[7]
Filmography
Films
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
- All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Chamayam | Uncredited Role | |
| 1996 | Yuvathurki | Uncredited Role | |
| 2000 | Pottu Amman | Prathmipadhi | Tamil debut |
| 2001 | Karumadikkuttan | Shekharan | Debut Film |
| Rakshasa Rajavu | Mohammed Ibrahim | ||
| Praja | Unni Pisharodi | ||
| 2002 | Kuberan | Sanjay | |
| Chathurangam | Kozhuvanal Jose | ||
| Ee Bhargavi Nilayam | |||
| Onnaman | Ramanik | ||
| 2003 | Pattanathil Sundaran | Sasidharan | |
| War and Love | Major Rajendran | ||
| 2004 | Vajram | Raghu | |
| Manju Poloru Penkutty | Mohan | ||
| Sathyam | Mambilly Prakash Menon | ||
| 2005 | Rappakal | Sudhi | |
| Rajamanikyam | Ramesh | ||
| Maanikyan | Rajendran | ||
| Anandabhadram | Police Inspector | ||
| 2006 | Rashtram | Mukundan | |
| Thuruppu Gulan | Unnithan's Son | ||
| Chess | Adv. Raj Mohan | ||
| Yes Your Honour | A.C.P. Prakash | ||
| 2007 | Flash | Bhadran | |
| Sooryan | Cherian | ||
| Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri | Vijayabhanu | ||
| Paradesi | Ravi Tharakan | ||
| 2008 | Thirakkatha | Doctor Shahid | |
| Kanichukulangarayil CBI | James George | ||
| 2009 | Ivar Vivahitharayal | Manager of MIF Group | Special Appearance |
| Banaras | Kishanchand | ||
| Chemistry | Father Vattaparambil | ||
| T. D. Dasan Std. VI B | Ramankutty | ||
| Ee Pattanathil Bhootham | Robins | ||
| Kerala Cafe | In the Segment Nostalgia | ||
| Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja | Kaitheri Ambu | ||
| Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha | D.Y.S.P. Madhavan | ||
| 2010 | Thanthonni | Nelson | |
| Kutty Srank | Loni Ashan | ||
| Again Kasargod Khader Bhai | Ameer Ajmal | ||
| Pramani | Mangattu Vikraman | ||
| Paappi Appacha | Manikunju | ||
| Kaaryasthan | Susheelan | ||
| 2011 | The Metro | Paruthikkadan Shaji | |
| Sahasram | Sudheer | ||
| Arjunan Saakshi | Salim Mamen | ||
| Christian Brothers | George Kutti | ||
| Venicile Vyapari | Chungathara Aniyappan | ||
| Mohabbath | |||
| Manikiakkallu | |||
| Indian Rupee | Chandrashekar Menon | ||
| 2012 | Father's Day | ||
| Shikari | Abdulla | ||
| Kalikaalam | Gouthaman Nair | ||
| Mallu Singh | Ananthan | ||
| Ulakam Chuttum Valiban | Dhathan | ||
| Naughty Professor | |||
| Thappana | Chettiyar Sivan | ||
| Chettayees | Roopesh Krishna | ||
| 2013 | Entry | Police Commissioner | |
| Climax | Ramkumar(R.K.) | ||
| Ezhamathe Varavu | Forest Ranger | ||
| Ginger | Harinarayanan | ||
| Honey Bee | Father Collins | ||
| Kadal Kadannu Oru Mathukkutty | Soman and himself | Dual Role | |
| Memories | Vinod Krishna | ||
| 2014 | Njaan | Achan | |
| Praise the Lord | C.I. Balakrishnan | ||
| Villali Veeran | Gautaman Viswanathan | ||
| 2015 | Loham | Shaji Bhaskar | |
| Anarkali | Aatta Koya | ||
| 2016 | Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti | Menon a.k.a. Bhagavaan | |
| Thoppil Joppan | Roy | ||
| Swarna Kaduva | Divakaran | ||
| Leela | Devassi | ||
| 2017 | Puthan Panam | Manager Ramana | |
| Honey Bee 2: Celebrations | Father Collin's | ||
| Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Augustine | ||
| Sherlock Toms | Pradeep | ||
| Ramaleela | Theekuni Chandran | ||
| 2018 | Uncle | Vishwan | |
| Orayiram Kinakkalal | Abraham Mathan | ||
| Drama | Philip John Chako (Monichan) | ||
| Aanakkallan | C.I. Bruselee Rajan | ||
| Padayottam | Baba | ||
| 2019 | Ganagandharvan | Shyamaprasad | |
| Mamangam | Pokkar | [8] | |
| Jack & Daniel | Jerald Mathew | ||
| Driving Licence | Actor Bhadran | ||
| Nalpathiyonnu (41) | Ravi Nambiar | ||
| 2021 | One | M.L.A. Nilamel Rajan | |
| Tsunami | Fransis | [9] | |
| Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham | Moidu | ||
| 2022 | Kotthu | Ninan Punnose | |
| Pathonpatham Noottandu | Panikkasseri Parameswara Kaimal | [10] | |
| Varaal | Gafoor Rowther | [11] | |
| 2023 | Vellari Pattanam | Alex Vettukala | [12] |
| Thrishanku | Biju | [13] | |
| 2024 | Nadikar | Paily Chettan aka PK | [14] |
| Super Zindagi | Da Vinci | [15] | |
| Rifle Club | Dr. Lazar | [16] | |
| 2025 | Besty | Jabbar | [17] |
| Maranamass | Jithin Kumar/Jikku | [18] | |
| Flask | Judge Venkatesh Balaji | [19] | |
| Raveendra Nee Evide? | [20] | ||
| Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira | Nidhi's father | [21] | |
| Haal | [22] | ||
| 2026 | Masthishka Maranam | Charlie | [23] |
| Bethlehem Kudumba Unit | [24] | ||
| Law and Order | [25] | ||
| Titans † | TBA | [26] | |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jai Mahendran | Aravindan | [27] |
Awards and nominations
- Nominations
- 2011 -Filmfare Awards South- Best Supporting Actor (Kutty Srank)
Television serials
| year | Title | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Madhu Mohan's Serial | DD Chennai | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Thiruvalluvar | DD Podhigai | Tamil | |
| 1998-2000 | Sthree | Asianet | Malayalam | |
| 2002 | Sarada | Asianet | Malayalam | |
| 2002 | Abhayam | Surya TV | Malayalam | |
| 2003 | Swapnam | Asianet | Malayalam | Asian Paints Apex Ultima Asianet Family TV Awards 2005 for The best son-in-law role |
| 2004 | Megham | Asianet | Malayalam | |
| 2004 | Dambathya geethangal | Asianet | Malayalam | |
| 2005 | Kudipaka | Asianet | Malayalam | |
| 2005-2006 | Orma | Asianet | Malayalam | |
| 2006 | Minnaram | Asianet | Malayalam | |
| 2006 | Lakshyam | Asianet | Malayalam | |
| 2007 | Daya | Kairali TV | Malayalam | |
| 2007 | Thulabharam | Surya TV | Malayalam |
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Shining on the small screen". The Hindu. 1 October 2005. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
- ↑ "Profile". The Official Website of Suresh Krishna. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
- ↑ "Suresh Krishna: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Suresh Krishna in full swing". India Glitz. 12 November 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
- ↑ "'ഇടി വാങ്ങുന്ന കഥാപാത്രങ്ങള് നിര്ത്തിക്കൂടെയെന്ന് മക്കള് പലപ്പോഴും ചോദിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്'". 5 October 2019 – via Mathrubhumi.
- ↑ "Suresh Krishna's 'convincing star' memes takes social media by storm". On Manorama. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ↑ "A reason to smile". Khaleej Times. 16 December 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
- ↑ "Mammootty: Baahubali is a fictional film, Mamangam is a true story". Indian Express. 12 June 2019. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ↑ "'Tsunami' makers release unique teasers". New Indian Express. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ↑ "പരമേശ്വരകൈമൾ ആയി സുരേഷ് കൃഷ്ണ; പത്തൊൻപതാം നൂറ്റാണ്ടിലെ ക്യാരക്റ്റർ പോസ്റ്റർ" [Suresh Krishna as Parameswarakaimal; Nineteenth century character poster] (in Malayalam). 2 September 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ↑ "Anoop Menon and Prakash Raj team up for Kannan Thamarakkulam's 'Varaal'". Times of India. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ↑ "Soubin Shahir-Manju Warrier starrer Vellaripattanam gets a release date". Cinema Express. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ↑ "Panjimittai song from Thrishanku is out". Cinema Express. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ↑ "'Nadikar,' starring Tovino Thomas and Soubin Shahir, gets a release date". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ↑ "Dhyan Sreenivasan's Super Zindagi gets a release date". Cinema Express. 4 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ↑ "'Convincing star' Suresh Krishna's poster from 'Rifle Club'". The Times of India. 1 October 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ↑ "ആരാണ് ബെസ്റ്റി? ഉത്തരവുമായി 'ബെസ്റ്റി' എത്തുന്നു; റിലീസ് ജനുവരി 24ന്". Manorama News. 6 January 2025. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- ↑ "Basil Joseph's Maranamass confirms release date, trailer unveiled". Cinema Express. 1 April 2025. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ↑ Features, Express (12 February 2025). "Saiju Kurup & Suresh Krishna starrer Flask completes shooting". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ↑ "Anoop Menon-Dhyan Sreenivasan film Ideem Minnalum rechristened Raveendra Nee Evide?". Cinema Express. 23 June 2025. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ↑ Mullappilly, Sreejith (16 July 2025). "Fahadh Faasil and Kalyani Priyadarshan's Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira gets a new release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ↑ "Shane Nigam's Haal finally gets a release date". Cinema Express. 19 December 2025. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ↑ "Krishand's Masthishka Maranam gets a release date, teaser out". Cinema Express. 9 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ "Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: Girish AD's next with Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju begins". Cinema Express. 2 January 2026. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
- ↑ "Prakash Varma-Ranjith film Law and Order gets release date". Cinema Express. 2 July 2026. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
- ↑ "Jayasurya-Vinayakan starrer Titans gets release date, new poster unveiled". Cinema Express. 23 August 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
- ↑ "Saiju Kurup's Sony LIV series Jai Mahendran gets a release date". Cinema Express. 7 January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
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