Kavithalayaa Krishnan

T. Krishnan, popularly known as Kavithalayaa Krishnan, is an Indian actor known for playing supporting roles in Tamil film and television. 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. 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.

Partial filmography

Poikkal Kudhirai (1983) Sindhu Bhairavi (1985) Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987) Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988) Sathyaa (1988) Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989) Indrudu Chandrudu (1989; Telugu) Unnai Solli Kutramillai (1990) Keladi Kannmanii (1990) Oru Veedu Iru Vasal (1990) Anjali (1990) Azhagan (1991) Idhayam (1991) Vaaname Ellai (1992) Annaamalai (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) Abhiyum Anuvum (2018) '96 (2018) Koothan (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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