N. S. Krishnan
Known For
Acting
Born
1908-11-29 in Nagercoil, Travancore, India
Died
1957-08-30
Biography
Nagerkoyil Sudalaimuthu Krishnan, popularly known as Kalaivanar and also as 'NSK' was a leading NagercoilTamil film comedian, drama artist, playback singer and writer in the early stages of the Tamil film industry – in the 1940s and 1950s. He is considered as the "Charlie Chaplin of India" Born in Ozhuginachery, Nagercoil, in the princely state of Travancore, India on 29 November 1908, his stage and cine-screen comedy performances were unique and always carried a message for the people. 'Kalaivanar' N. S. Krishnan died at the age of 49, on 30 August 1957.
Most Known For
Nallathambi
Krishna Bhakthi
as Vevukkarar
Parijatham
as Sridhama
Amarakavi
Haridas
Madurai Veeran
as Veeran's foster father
Yaar Paiyyan
as Kandasamy Mudaliyar
Raja Desingu
Asai
Dakshayagnam
Sathi Leelavathi
Sivakavi
Ambikapathy
Sri Valli
Dhaasippen
Kannagi
as Injippathan
Paithiyakaaran
Thiruneelakantar
as Chokan
Maya Machindra
