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's films and television serials produced by

Kavithalayaa Productions Kavithalayaa Productions is an Indian film production and distribution company based in Chennai. It was founded by filmmaker K. Balachander in 1981. It has a library of 50+ films in three languages and 3500+ hours of television content. Kavith ...

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 ...

(2005) by

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. He started acting in stage plays along with

Crazy Mohan Mohan Rangachari (16 October 1952 – 10 June 2019) known professionally as Crazy Mohan, was an Indian actor, comedian, screenwriter and playwright. An engineer by profession, Mohan started writing plays and established his own drama troupe calle ...

who was his classmate when he did his engineering at

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. 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 ''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 Nandini, ...

'' (1987) * '' Dharmathin Thalaivan'' (1988) * '' Sathyaa'' (1988) * '' Apoorva Sagodharargal'' (1989) * ''

Indrudu Chandrudu ''Indrudu Chandrudu'' is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language black comedy film directed by Suresh Krissna and produced by D. Ramanaidu, starring Kamal Haasan, Vijayashanti and Charan Raj. It was released on 24 November 1989. The film is based on th ...

'' (1989) * ''

Keladi Kanmani ''Keladi Kannmanii'' (; also spelt ''Keladi Kanmani'') is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film that marked the directorial debut of Vasanth. The film stars S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Radhika, Ramesh Aravind and Anju. It revolves a ...

'' (1990) * '' Oru Veedu Iru Vasal'' (1990) * '' Anjali'' (1990) * ''

Azhagan ''Azhagan'' () () is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Balachander and produced by Kovai Chezhiyan. It stars Mammootty in the lead role with an ensemble supporting cast, including Bhanupriya, Geetha, Madhoo (in her Tam ...

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

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

'' (1992) * '' Annamalai'' (1992) * ''

Vedan ''Vedan'' ( ) is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language crime action film directed by Suresh Krissna and produced by Sathya Jyothi Films. The film stars R. Sarathkumar and Khushbu, with Charan Raj, Sarath Babu, Easwari Rao and Radha Ravi in supporting ...

'' (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. Plo ...

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

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'' (1994) * ''

Pattukottai Periyappa ''Pattukottai Periyappa'' is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by Visu. The film stars Lakshmi, Anand Babu, Mohini and Visu. It was released on 23 September 1994. Plot The story portrays the rivalry between ...

'' (1994) * '' Sathi Leelavathi'' (1995) * '' Paattu Padava'' (1995) * ''

Engirundho Vandhan ''Engirundho Vandhan'' () is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Santhana Bharathi. The film stars Sathyaraj, Roja and Aamani, with Vijayakumar, Janagaraj, Kalyan Kumar, Vinu Chakravarthy, R. Sundarrajan, Bhanu Chander an ...

'' (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, ...

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

Nerrukku Ner ''Nerrukku Ner'' ( ) is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film written and directed by Vasanth and produced by Mani Ratnam. The film stars Vijay and Suriya in the lead roles alongside Simran and Kausalya. Raghuvaran, Shanthi Krish ...

'' (1997) * ''

Ratchagan ''Ratchagan'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film written, produced by K. T. Kunjumon, and directed by Praveen Gandhi in his directoral debut. The music and background score is composed by A. R. Rahman. It stars Nagarjuna an ...

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

Thulli Thirintha Kaalam ''Thulli Thirintha Kaalam'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language coming-of-age drama film directed by Balasekaran and produced by Kavithalayaa Productions. The film stars Arun Vijay (credited as Arun Kumar) and Roshini in lead roles while Khu ...

'' (1998) * '' Natpukkaga'' (1998) * '' Harichandra'' (1998) * '' Suyamvaram'' (1999) * ''

Paarthale Paravasam ''Paarthale Paravasam'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Balachander, for whom this was his 100th film. It was produced by Balachander's home banner Kavithalayaa Productions and stars Madhavan and Simran in the lea ...

'' (2001) * ''

Majunu ''Majunu'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film directed by Ravichandran and produced by Sunanda Murali Manohar. The film stars Prashanth and Rinke Khanna with Sonu Sood, Raghuvaran, Rati Agnihotri and Vivek appearing in oth ...

'' (2001) * '' Pammal K. Sambandam'' (2002) * ''

Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke! ''Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukey!'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romantic musical film written and directed by Vasanth. Starring Shaam, Sneha, Rajiv Krishna and Jaya Re.The film narrates the story of four youngsters who go through unrequ ...

'' (2002) * '' Shree'' (2002) * ''

Vasool Raja MBBS ''Vasool Raja MBBS'' () is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Saran. It is a remake of the 2003 Hindi film '' Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.''. The film stars Kamal Haasan in the title role, while Prabhu, Sneha, Prakash Raj, Nages ...

'' (2004) * '' Ayya'' (2005) * ''

Idhaya Thirudan ''Idhaya Thirudan'' () is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film written and directed by Saran. The film stars Ravi Mohan (credited as Jayam Ravi) and Kamna Jethmalani, while Prakash Raj, Vani Viswanath, Santhanam, Kalpana, an ...

'' (2006) * '' Thozha'' (2008) * ''

Kuselan ''Kuselan'' is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language dramedy film directed by P. Vasu. An official remake of the Malayalam film '' Kadha Parayumbol'' (2007), it was produced by Pushpa Kandaswamy, Aswani Dutt and G. P. Vijayakumar in two languages. ''Kus ...

'' (2008) * ''

Dasavathaaram ''Dasavathaaram'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language epic science fiction action film directed by K. S. Ravikumar, written by Kamal Haasan and produced by V. Ravichandran under Aascar Film Pvt. Ltd. It stars Kamal Haasan in ten distinct rol ...

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

Eththan ''Eththan'' (), also known as ''Ethan'', is a 2011 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by L Suresh. The film stars Vimal (actor), Vimal and Sanusha, whilst Jayaprakash (actor), Jayaprakash and Sarvajit ...

'' (2011) * '' Aarohanam'' (2012) * ''

Thegidi ''Thegidi'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language neo-noir mystery thriller film directed by P. Ramesh and co-produced by C. V. Kumar. The film stars Ashok Selvan and Janani, while Jayaprakash, Kaali Venkat, Jayakumar, Pradeep K. Vijayan, and Raj ...

'' (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, 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 ...

'' (2017) * '' Irumbu Thirai'' (2018) * '' 96'' (2018) * '' Mei'' (2019) * ''

House Owner ''House Owner'' is a 2019 Indian Tamil language action drama film written and directed by Lakshmy Ramakrishnan and produced by her husband Ramakrishnan Gopalakrishnan under the banner of Monkey Creative Labs and in association with Seven Wonder ...

'' (2019) * ''

Adutha Saattai ''Adutha Saattai'' () is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language action drama film which is a sequel to ''Saattai'' (2012), written and directed by M. Anbazhagan. The film is the third installment in the ''Saattai'' franchise. It stars Samuthirakani and ...

'' (2019) * ''

Payanigal Gavanikkavum ''Payanigal Gavanikkavum'' () is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by S. P. Shakthivel and produced by All In Pictures. The film stars Vidharth and Karunakaran with a supporting cast including Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, ...

'' (2022) * '' Veetla Vishesham'' (2022) *'' Gargi'' (2022) *''

Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu ''Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu'' (), also known as ''Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu: Part I – The Kindling'', is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language neo-noir crime drama film directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and written by B. Jeyamohan. It is produc ...

'' (2022) * '' Super Senior Heroes'' (2022) *''

Are You Ok Baby? ''Are You Ok Baby?'' is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Lakshmy Ramakrishnan and produced by Ramakrishnan Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Samuthirakani, Abhirami, Mullai Arasi and Ashok Kumar Balakrishnan in the lead roles, with M ...

'' (2023) * '' Shot Boot Three'' (2023) * ''

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