Meenakshisundaram Ramasamy Krishnamurthy, better known as Kishmu, was an Indian film and stage actor. He is also brother of famous actor and director

Visu Meenakshisundaram Ramasamy Viswanathan (1 July 1945 – 22 March 2020), best known by his stage name Visu, was an Indian screenwriter, film director, stage, film and television actor and talk-show host. Visu initially worked as an assistant to ...

. Kishmu made his debut in the

-directed film ''

Manal Kayiru ''Manal Kayiru'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by Visu in his directorial debut. The film stars S. Ve. Shekher and Shanthi Krishna, with Visu, Manorama, Kishmu and Kuriakose Ranga portraying suppor ...

'' in 1982. Other notable film appearances include ''

Dowry Kalyanam ''Dowry Kalyanam'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film, directed by Visu and produced by S. Suseela. The film stars Visu, Vijayakanth, Srividya, S. Ve. Shekher and Viji. It is based on Visu's play ''Dowry Kalyana Vaibhogame''. T ...

, Chidambara Rahasiyam, Samsaram Adhu Minsaaram, Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi, Vedikkai En Vadikkai, Nanayam Illatha Nanayam, Kavalan Avan Kovalan, and Varavu Nalla Uravu.''

Film career

After his career in theatre, Kishmu began acting with his brother, Visu. Kishmu made his acting debut in the second film directed by Visu, ''

'' (1982), which received critical and commercial acclaim. In 1985, Kishmu acted in '' Aval Sumangalithan'', and in 1986 played the role of protagonist in ''

Samsaram Adhu Minsaram ''Samsaram Adhu Minsaram'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language drama film produced by AVM Productions, and written and directed by Visu. He also stars as part of an ensemble cast including Lakshmi, Chandrasekhar, Kishmu, Raghuvaran, Delhi Gane ...

'' and '' Oomai Vizhigal'', which both received positive reviews. In his early acting career, Kishmu acted only in his brother's films, but eventually went on to act in others, performing in over 50 films from 1982 to 1990.

Filmography

''This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.'' ; As assistant director *'' Sakalakala Sammandhi'' (1989)

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* {{Authority control Indian male film actors Male actors in Tamil cinema Tamil male actors 1947 births 1993 deaths