Kavithalayaa Krishnan
Nationality
Indian
Indian
Occupation
Actor
Actor
Years active
1983–present
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, 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)
- 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)
- Thiruttu Payale 2 (2017)
- Irumbu Thirai (2018)
- 96 (2018)
- Mei (2019)
- House Owner (2019)
- Adutha Saattai (2019)
- Payanigal Gavanikkavum (2022)
- Veetla Vishesham (2022)
- Gargi (2022)[4]Template:Div col end
Television
| Serial | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Rayil Sneham | Kathiravan | Doordarshan |
| Penn | Office manager | Doordarshan |
| Kaialavu Manasu | Manavalan | Sun TV |
| Kadhal Pagadai | Ayappa | |
| Marmadesam | "Vaidyan" Ramarathinam | |
| Jannal-Adutha Veetu Kavithaigal | ||
| Inai Kodugal | ||
| Aridharam Poosiya Uravugal | 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 | Sun TV |
| Pondatti Thevai | Sundaravanthanam | |
| Sahana | Jaya TV | |
| Selvi | Sathyamoorthy | Sun TV |
| Sorgam | Thirugnanam | Sun TV |
| 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 |
Web series
| Year | Program Name | Role | Network | Notes | Template:Tooltip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Triples | Doctor | Hotstar | Debut Web Series | [5][6][7][8] |
References
- ↑ What I am today I owe to KB sir, says actor Kavithalaya(2006-12-14).
- ↑ Honoured by the State for contribution to arts(2006-02-17).
- ↑ Shot in the arm for theatre buffs(2006-03-03).
- ↑ GARGI - Official Trailer.
- ↑ Karthik Subbaraj: 'Triples' is a tribute to Crazy Mohan. The Hindu(2020-12-04). Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ ‘Triples’ Trailer: Disney+ Hotstar’s New Series Revolves Around 3 Friends As They Juggle With Life And Love, Sahu, Sushri. Mashable India(2020-12-01). Retrieved 2020-12-07.
- ↑ Karthik Subbaraj to produce a web series starring Jai and Vani Bhojan. India Today(6 May 2020).
- ↑ The New Disney+ Hotstar Show Triples, Starring Jai And Vani Bhojan, Promises To Be An Adventurous Ride. Film Companion(2020-11-30). Retrieved 2020-12-07.