Kavithalayaa Krishnan
{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Kavithalayaa Krishnan
| native_name_lang =
| birth_name = T. Krishnan
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 1983–present
| notable_works =
| party =
}}
T. Krishnan, popularly known as Kavithalayaa Krishnan, is an Indian actor known for playing supporting roles in Tamil film and television.{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/what-i-am-today-i-owe-to-kb-sir-says-actor-kavithalaya-krishnan/article3033499.ece|title=What I am today I owe to KB sir, says actor Kavithalaya |work=The Hindu|date=2006-12-14|accessdate=2013-08-21}} 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.{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/honoured-by-the-state-for-contribution-to-arts/article3217207.ece|title=Honoured by the State for contribution to arts|work=The Hindu|date=2006-02-17|accessdate=2013-08-21}} 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.{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/shot-in-the-arm-for-theatre-buffs/article3217406.ece|title=Shot in the arm for theatre buffs|work=The Hindu|date=2006-03-03|accessdate=2013-08-21}}
Partial filmography
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- Poikkal Kudhirai (1983)
- Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
- Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)
- Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988)
- Sathyaa (1988)
- Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)
- Indrudu Chandrudu (1989)
- Keladi Kanmani (1990)
- Oru Veedu Iru Vasal (1990)
- Anjali (1990)
- Azhagan (1991)
- Idhayam (1991)
- Vaaname Ellai (1992)
- Annamalai (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)
- 96 (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)
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Television
| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
| Serial
! Role ! Channel | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rayil Sneham | Kathiravan | Doordarshan |
| Penn | Office manager | Doordarshan |
| Kaialavu Manasu | Manavalan | rowspan=5|Sun TV |
| Kadhal Pagadai | Ayappa | |
| Marmadesam | "Vaidyan" Ramarathinam | |
| Jannal-Adutha Veetu Kavithaigal | ||
| Inai Kodugal | ||
| Aridharam Poosiya Uravugal | rowspan=5|Sun TV | |
| 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 | rowspan=2|Sun TV |
| Pondatti Thevai | Sundaravanthanam | |
| Sahana | Jaya TV | |
| Selvi | Sathyamoorthy | |
| Sorgam | Thirugnanam | Sun TV |
| Aaha | Vijay TV | |
| Anni | Subbaiya | Jaya TV |
| Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri | Kalaignar TV | |
| Enga Veettu Penn | Zee Tamizh | |
| Vani Rani | Krishnan | rowspan=2|Sun TV |
| Roja | Purushotthaman | |
| Suryavamsam | Zee Tamil | |
| Modhalum Kaadhalum | Ravi | Star Vijay |
= Streaming television =
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|nm1688033}}
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Category:Tamil male television actors
Category:College of Engineering, Guindy alumni
Category:Recipients of the Kalaimamani Award
Category:Indian male television actors
Category:Indian male film actors
Category:Male actors in Tamil cinema
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