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

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film and television. He is a regular artist in many

K. Balachander Kailasam Balachander (9 July 1930 – 23 December 2014) was an Indian film maker and playwright who worked mainly in the Tamil cinema. He was well known for his distinct film-making style, and the Indian film industry knew him as a master of un ...

'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 The Kalaimamani is the highest civilian award in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. These awards are given by the ''Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram'' (literature, music and theatre), a unit of the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of ...

(2005) by

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. He started acting in stage plays along with Crazy Mohan who was his classmate when he did his engineering at

College of Engineering, Guindy The College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG) is a public engineering college in Chennai, India and is Asia's oldest technical institution, founded in 1794. It is also the oldest technical institution to be established outside Europe. History Due ...

. He made his film debut in '' Poikkal Kudhirai'' (1983), a remake of Crazy Mohan's play ''Marriage made in Saloon'' directed by

Partial filmography

* '' Poikkal Kudhirai'' (1983) * '' Sindhu Bhairavi'' (1985) * ''

Manathil Uruthi Vendum ''Manathil Urudhi Vendum'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Suhasini, with Sridhar and Chandrakanth in supporting roles. It was released on 21 October 1987. Plot Nandin ...

'' (1987) * '' Dharmathin Thalaivan'' (1988) * ''

Sathyaa ''Sathyaa'' is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language gangster film directed and co-written by Suresh Krissna in his directorial debut. Produced by Kamal Haasan, the film stars him and Amala, with Rajesh, Janagaraj, Bahadoor and Kitty in supporting ...

'' (1988) * '' Apoorva Sagodharargal'' (1989) * '' Indrudu Chandrudu'' (1989) * '' Keladi Kanmani'' (1990) * '' Oru Veedu Iru Vasal'' (1990) * '' Anjali'' (1990) * ''

Azhagan ''Azhakan'' () () is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Balachander and produced by Kovai Chezhiyan. It stars Mammootty, in lead role with an ensemble supporting cast. The film, released on 25 August 1991, was critically ...

'' (1991) * '' Idhayam'' (1991) * ''

Vaaname Ellai ''Vaaname Ellai'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil language drama film written and directed by K. Balachander, starring Anand Babu, Ramya Krishnan, Madhoo, Vishali Kannadasan, Rajesh and Babloo Prithiveeraj. The story involves five characters from ...

'' (1992) * '' Annamalai'' (1992) * '' Vedan'' (1993) * ''

Jaathi Malli ''Jaathi Malli'' () is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Balachander starring Mukesh, Khushbu, Nassar, Vineeth and Yuvarani. The film was released on 14 January 1993, and won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film. P ...

'' (1993) * '' Chinna Mapillai'' (1993) * ''

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'' (1994) * '' Pattukottai Periyappa'' (1994) * '' Sathi Leelavathi'' (1995) * '' Paattu Padava'' (1995) * '' Engirundho Vandhan'' (1995) * ''

Baashha ''Baashha'' is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language gangster action film written and directed by Suresh Krissna. The film stars Rajinikanth, Nagma and Raghuvaran, with Janagaraj, Devan, Shashi Kumar, Vijayakumar, Anandaraj, Charan Raj, Kitty, Sath ...

'' (1995) * '' Avvai Shanmughi'' (1996) * ''

Nerrukku Ner ''Nerrukku Ner'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Vasanth and produced by Mani Ratnam. The film stars Vijay, Suriya, Simran, and Kausalya, while Raghuvaran, Shanthi Krishna, Baby Jennifer, Ka ...

'' (1997) * '' Ratchagan'' (1997) * '' Santhosham'' (1998) * ''

Thulli Thirintha Kaalam ''Thulli Thirintha Kaalam'' is a 1998 Tamil drama film directed by Balasekaran and produced by K. Balachander. The film stars Arun Vijay (known at the time as Arunkumar) and Khushbu, while Roshini, Raghuvaran, and Karan play supporting role ...

'' (1998) * ''

Natpukkaga ''Natpukkaga'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. S. Ravikumar, starring R. Sarathkumar, Simran, Vijayakumar and Sujatha. It became a blockbuster upon release. The film won two Filmfare Awards South and Tamil Nad ...

'' (1998) * '' Harichandra'' (1998) * ''

Suyamvaram ''Suyamvaram'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film starring an ensemble cast from actors in the Tamil film industry and shot by a large technical team from the industry. The film was planned by Giridharilal Nagpal who produced ...

'' (1999) * '' Paarthale Paravasam'' (2001) * '' Majunu'' (2001) * '' Pammal K. Sambandam'' (2002) * '' Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke!'' (2002) * '' Shree'' (2002) * ''

Vasool Raja MBBS ''Vasool Raja MBBS'' () is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Saran. It is a Tamil remake of the 2003 Hindi film '' Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.'', which is inspired by the 1998 American film '' Patch Adams''. The film stars Kama ...

'' (2004) * '' Ayya'' (2005) * '' Idhaya Thirudan'' (2006) * '' Thozha'' (2008) * '' Kuselan'' (2008) * ''

Dasavathaaram ''Dasavathaaram'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language science fiction action film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. It stars Kamal Haasan, who also wrote the script, in ten distinct roles. Asin appears in two roles and Mallika Sherawat plays a s ...

'' (2008) * '' Ilaignan'' (2011) * ''

Eththan ''Eththan'' (), also known as ''Ethan'', is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by L Suresh. The film stars Vimal and Sanusha, whilst Jayaprakash V. Jayaprakash is an Indian actor and producer who works in ...

'' (2011) * '' Aarohanam'' (2012) * '' Thegidi'' (2014) * ''

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'' (2015) * '' Vai Raja Vai'' (2015) * '' Sawaari'' (2016) * '' Kannula Kaasa Kattappa'' (2016) * ''

Kanavu Variyam ''Kanavu Variyam'' () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Arun Chidambaram and produced by DCKAP cinemas. The film stars Chidambaram in the lead role alongside Jiya Shankar and revolves around power cuts and elect ...

'' (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) *'' Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu'' (2022)

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