N S Krishnan
Artists
- Primary Cinema: Tamil
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N.S. Krishnan, popularly known as Kalaivanar and also as ‘NSK’ was a leading Tamil film comedian, drama artist, playback singer and writer in the early stages of the Tamil film industry from the 1930s to the 50s. He made his debut in acting in 1935 with Menaka after which there was no looking back and acted in over 100 films. His stage and film comedy performances were unique and always carried a message for the people.
He was a social reformist who earnestly tried to entertain and at the same time bring in changes in the society through his films.
He directed only two films: Manamagal (1951) and Panam (1952); both had dialogues by M. Karunanidhi.
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Filmography (32)
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Raj Mahal 1963
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Thanga Pathumai 1959
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Amarakavi 1953
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Ting Ranga 1952
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