M. Krishnan Nair (2 November 1926 – 10 May 2001) was an Indian film director of

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. He directed over 100 films. He also directed 18 Tamil movie including four films starring

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and two

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movies, one each with superstars

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. Eminent filmmakers including Hariharan, K. Madhu, S. P. Muthuraman,

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apprenticed under him as assistant directors. In 2000, he was honoured with the J. C. Daniel Award,

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's highest honour for contributions to Malayalam cinema.

Personal life

Krishnan Nair was born in

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(Kerala) as the son of R. Madhavan Pillai and Chellamma Pillai. He was married to K. Sulochana Devi, and had three sons. His eldest son

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is a poet, lyricist and a former bureaucrat who currently serves as the Vice Chancellor of Malayalam University. His second son is Harikumar, while his youngest son

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is a film director best known for directing ''

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'' (1993), India's first live-action/animation hybrid feature film.

Selected filmography

*1987 '' Kalam Mari Katha Mari'' *1985 '' Puzhayozhukum Vazhi'' *1984 '' Manithali'' *1983 ''

Maniyara ''Maniyara'' is a 1983 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, Screenplay by moidu Padiyath directed by M. Krishnan Nair (director), M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Mammootty, Seema (actress), ...

'' *1983 '' Paalam'' *1982 '' Mylanji'' *1982 ''

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'' *1980 '' Dwik Vijayam'' *1980 '' Rajaneegandhi'' *1979 '' Ajnatha Theerangal'' *1979 ''

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'' *1979 ''

Oru Raagam Pala Thaalam ''Oru Raagam Pala Thaalam'' () is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by M. Krishnan Nair. The film stars Madhu, Jayan, Srividya and Jagathy Sreekumar. It is a remake of the Tamil film ''Aalayamani'' (1962). Cast *Madhu *Jayan * ...

'' *1978 ''

Ashoka Vanam ''Ashokavanam'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, MG Soman, Sudheer and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by V. Dakshinamo ...

'' *1978 '' Aval Kanda Lokam'' *1978 ''

Ithanente Vazhi ''Ithaanente Vazhi'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by Sharada. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Jose Prakash and Sreemoolanagaram Vijayan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy. ...

'' *1978 ''

Rowdy Ramu ''Rowdy Ramu'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by M. Mani. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Jayabharathi and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Madhu as Ramu ...

'' *1978 '' Urakkam Varaatha Rathrikal'' *1977 '' Madhura Swapanam'' *1977 '' Santha Oru Devatha'' *1977 '' Thaalappoly'' *1977 ''

Yatheem ''Yatheem'' is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, scripted by Moidu Padiyath directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Sheela, K. P. Ummer, Sudheer, Vidhubala, Adoor Bhasi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and ...

'' *1976 ''

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'' *1976 '' Neela Sari'' *1976 ''

Oorukku Uzhaippavan ''Oorukku Uzhaippavan'' () is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by M. Krishnan Nair, starring M. G. Ramachandran, Vanisri and Vennira Aadai Nirmala. It is a remake of the 1970 Kannada film ''Baalu Belagithu''. The film was ...

'' (Tamil) *1974 '' Suprabhatham'' *1973 ''

Bhadradeepam ''Bhadradeepam'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by Sharada and T. Sathyadevi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada and Sujatha in the lead roles. The film has a musical score by M. S. Baburaj. The fil ...

'' *1973 '' Thottavadi'' *1973 '' Yamini'' *1973 ''

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'' (Tamil) *1972 '' Manthrakodi'' *1972 ''

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'' (Tamil) *1972 ''

Annamitta Kai ''Annamitta Kai'' () is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language film written by G. Subramanium and directed by M. Krishnan Nair, starring M. G. Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa and Bharathi. It was produced by Ramachandra Productions, owned by M. S. Sivaswamy. ...

'' (Tamil) *1971 ''

Rickshawkaran ''Rickshawkaran'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language vigilante film directed by M. Krishnan and produced by R. M. Veerappan, who doubled as screenwriter. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Padmini and Manjula, with S. A. Ashokan, Major Su ...

'' (Tamil) *1971 '' Agnimrigam'' *1971 '' Tapaswini'' *1970 ''

Bheekara Nimishangal ''Bheekara Nimishangal'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by P. Arunachalam. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Sheela and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film had a musical score by M. S. Baburaj. The ...

'' *1970 ''

Chitti Chellelu ''Chitti Chellelu'' () is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language drama film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by AVM Productions. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Vanisri and Rajasree, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Plot Raghavaiah conver ...

'' (Telugu) *1970 ''

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'' *1970 ''

Palunkupaathram ''Palunku Pathram'' () is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by A. L. Sreenivasan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Padmini and Sukumari. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. It is a rem ...

'' *1970 '' Sabarimala Shri Dharmasastha'' *1970 '' Tara'' *1970 ''

Vivahitha ''Vivahitha'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by A. L. Sreenivasan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Padmini and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. The film wa ...

'' *1969 '' Anaachadanam'' *1969 ''

Mannippu ''Mannippu'' () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and written by Thuraiyur K. Moorthi. The film stars Jaishankar, A. V. M. Rajan, Vennira Aadai Nirmala and Lakshmi, with Nagesh, R. S. Manohar, ...

'' (Tamil) *1969 '' Jwala'' *1969 '' Maganey Nee Vazhga'' (Tamil) *1969 '' Padicha Kallan'' *1968 ''Circar Express'' (Telugu) *1968 '' Agni Pareeksha'' *1968 '' Anchu Sundariakal'' *1968 ''

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'' *1968 '' Kadal'' *1968 '' Karthika'' *1968 ''

Paadunna Puzha ''Padunna Puzha'' () is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Jayabharathi and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. Th ...

'' *1968 '' Muthu Chippi'' (Tamil) *1967 ''

Agniputhri Agniputhri is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by Prem Navas. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, T. R. Omana and T. S. Muthaiah. The film had musical score and songs composed by M. S. Baburaj. It ...

'' *1967 ''

Cochin Express ''Cochin Express'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Sankaradi in lead roles. The film had musical score by V. D ...

'' *1967 ''

Collector Malathy ''Collector Malathy'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by A. K. Subrahmaniam. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Ambika and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Ca ...

'' *1967 ''

Kaanatha Veshangal ''Kaanatha Veshangal'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Sukumari and Jayabharathi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by B. A ...

'' *1967 ''

Khadeeja ''Khadeeja'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by Kalaratnam. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Sheela and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Cast * Sathyan *Madhu ...

'' *1967 '' Kudumbam'' (Tamil) *1966 ''

Kalithozhan ''Kalithozhan'' ( Friend) is a 1966 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by A. V. Subbarao and L.V Prasad. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Sukumari and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by ...

'' *1966 '' Kalyana Rathriyil'' *1966 '' Kanaka Chilanga'' *1966 '' Kusruthy Kuttan'' *1966 ''

Pinchu Hridhayam ''Pinchuhridhayam'' is a 1966 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Adoor Bhasi and Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai. The film was scored by V. Dak ...

'' *1965 ''

Kadathukaran ''Kadathukaran'' is a 1965 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by A. K. Balasubrahmaniam. The film stars Sathyan, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Hari in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Cas ...

'' *1965 '' Kathirunna Nikah'' *1965 '' Kattu Thulasi'' *1965 ''

Kavya Mela ''Kavyamela'' () is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language film written by S. L. Puram Sadanandan and directed by M. Krishnan Nair, starring Prem Nazir and Sheela in the lead roles. The film is best known for the performance by Prem Nazir and songs by ...

'' *1964 ''

Bharthavu ''Bharthavu'' is a 1964 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Sheela, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Ramesh and T. S. Muthaiah in the lead roles. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoort ...

'' *1964 '' Karutha Kai'' *1964 '' Kutti Kuppayam'' *1963 '' Kaattu Mynah'' *1962 ''

Viyarpintae Vila ''Viyarppinte Vila'' is a 1962 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Sathyan, Adoor Bhasi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Kedamangalam Sadanandan in lead roles. The film h ...

'' *1960 '' Aalukkoru Veedu'' (Tamil) *1955 '' Aniyathi'' *1955 '' C.I.D''

References

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* Tamil film directors Malayalam film directors 1926 births 2001 deaths Film directors from Thiruvananthapuram 20th-century Indian people J. C. Daniel Award winners {{India-film-director-stub