Five Star Krishna
{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Five Star Krishna
| image =
| caption = Five Star Krishna
| birth_name = Krishnakumar Ramakumar
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| birth_place = Chennai, India
| death_date =
| death_place =
| occupation = actor
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| spouse = Gowri Krishnakumar
| website =
| othername = Five Star Krishna
| yearsactive = 2002–present
}}
Krishnakumar Ramakumar, also credited as Five Star Krishna, is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil films in supporting roles. He made his debut in Mani Ratnam's production Five Star (2002), before playing pivotal roles in Arinthum Ariyamalum and Saravana.
Career
Krishna, who had previously apprenticed under Rajiv Menon as an assistant director,{{cite web|url=http://newstodaynet.com/talkies/2703tt1.htm|title=A talent still to get its due|work=News Today|access-date=26 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050328065529/http://newstodaynet.com/talkies/2703tt1.htm|archive-date=28 March 2005}} was signed on by Susi Ganesan to appear in a leading role in Five Star, produced by Mani Ratnam.{{cite web|url=http://www.chennaionline.com/location/5star.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021119014118/http://www.chennaionline.com/location/5star.asp|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 November 2002|title=Five Star|df=dmy-all}}{{cite web|url=http://www.chennaionline.com/interviews/krishnakumar.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030225112924/http://www.chennaionline.com/interviews/krishnakumar.asp|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 February 2003|title=5 Star-Krishna Kumar|df=dmy-all}} Portraying a runaway husband, he won rave reviews with The Hindu's critic noting "there are scenes where he could have underplayed his emotions a little — but surely the young man has talent".{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/10/11/stories/2002101101170200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030630043939/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/10/11/stories/2002101101170200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-06-30|work=The Hindu|date=2002-10-11|title=Five Star}} After winning good reviews for his performance in Five Star, Krishna followed it up playing supporting roles in films including Cheran's Autograph and as a student leader in Mani Ratnam's Aaytha Ezhuthu, while also appearing as Dhanush's brother in the romantic comedy, Thiruda Thirudi. He has since then notably appeared in projects directed by Vishnuvardhan, featuring in four consecutive ventures. He has balanced appearances in films alongside his advertisement agency.
In 2008, it was reported that he was set to direct a gangster film titled Madras starring Vishnuvardhan's brother Kreshna in the lead role, though the project did not materialise after a spat with the producer.{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/just-arrived/article471135.ece|title=Just arrived|author=sudhish kamath|work=The Hindu|date=3 June 2010 |access-date=25 September 2013|archive-date=27 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927054537/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/just-arrived/article471135.ece|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-04/news-interviews/28042245_1_alibaba-krishna-comedy|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928034736/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-04/news-interviews/28042245_1_alibaba-krishna-comedy|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-09-28|work=The Times of India|title=Krishna's acting hues}}{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/42959.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927193209/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/42959.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 September 2013|title=Krishna to direct Krishna|publisher=}} Krishna has directed a commercial advertisement featuring Kamal Haasan.{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kamal-to-act-in-a-commercial-advertisement-to-raise-funds-for-treatment-of-aids-patients-tamil-news-142702.html|title=Kamal to do it for the first time to help AIDS patients|date=21 September 2015 |publisher=|access-date=18 June 2023|archive-date=10 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170810171538/http://www.indiaglitz.com/kamal-to-act-in-a-commercial-advertisement-to-raise-funds-for-treatment-of-aids-patients-tamil-news-142702.html|url-status=live}}
Filmography
| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;"
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes | |||
| rowspan="1"|2002 | Five Star | Ilango | |
| rowspan="2"|2003 | Thiruda Thirudi | Vasu's brother | |
| Thirumalai | Krishna | ||
| rowspan="2"|2004 | Autograph | Kamalakannan | |
| Aaytha Ezhuthu | Trilok | ||
| rowspan="2"|2005 | Arinthum Ariyamalum | Krishna | |
| Daas | Naseer | ||
| rowspan="3"|2006 | Aathi | Suicide Victim
| | |
| Saravana | Krishna | ||
| Pattiyal | Krishna | Guest appearance | |
| rowspan="2"|2008 | Jayamkondaan | Krishna | |
| Seval | |||
| rowspan="3"|2009 | Ananda Thandavam | Krishna | |
| Sarvam | Krishna | ||
| Naan Avan Illai 2 | Maha's Husband | Cameo Appearance | |
| rowspan="2"|2010 | Thillalangadi | Venkat | |
| Vaadaa | |||
| rowspan="2"|2011 | Aaranya Kaandam | Astrologer | Cameo Appearance |
| Yuvan Yuvathi | Krishna | ||
| rowspan="3"|2013 | Madras Cafe | Bomb Maker | Guest appearance |
| Moodar Koodam | Naaikaran | Guest appearance | |
| Arrambam | Mango | ||
| 2014 | Aaha Kalyanam | Akhilan | |
| rowspan="2"|2015 | Yatchan | Logu | |
| Vellaiya Irukiravan Poi Solla Maatan | |||
| 2017 | Kavan | Ashok | |
| 2022 | Trigger | Prabhakaran's brother |
=Television=
| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;"
! Year !! Title !! Platform !! Notes | |||
| 2023 | Modern Love Chennai | Prime Video | director of episode "Kaadhal Enbadhu Kannula Heart Irukkura Emoji" |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|id=4362376}}
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Category:Indian male film actors
Category:Male actors in Tamil cinema