About A. T. Krishnaswamy
Lived 1905 – 1987 (aged 81–82). A. T. Krishnaswamy was an Indian film director, known for Sabapathy.
A. T. Krishnaswamy (1905–1987) was an Indian director best known for the film Sabapathy.
Career Krishnaswamy joined the A. V. Meiyappan unit as an assistant during the mid-1930s and worked on all AVM projects. He made his directorial debut with Sabapathy (1941) and later left AVM for personal reasons. Krishnasami made films such as Vidyapathi and Manam Oru Kurangu. His most successful film was Arivaali, but his own success was shortlived. His later days were spent in obscurity, and he died on the same day as M. G. Ramachandran in 1987.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was A. T. Krishnaswamy?
Indian film director
When was A. T. Krishnaswamy born?
A. T. Krishnaswamy was born in 1905.
When did A. T. Krishnaswamy die?
A. T. Krishnaswamy died on 24 December 1987.
What was A. T. Krishnaswamy's occupation?
A. T. Krishnaswamy was a film director.
What was A. T. Krishnaswamy known for?
A. T. Krishnaswamy was known for Sabapathy.
What nationality was A. T. Krishnaswamy?
A. T. Krishnaswamy was Indian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: A. T. Krishnaswamy
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