Kaka Radhakrishnan
| Kaka Radhakrishnan | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Radhakrishnan c. 1925 Trichy, India |
| Died |
14 June 2012 (aged 86) Chennai, India |
| Nationality | India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1948–2011 |
Kaka Radhakrishnan (c. 1925 – 14 June 2012) was an Indian film actor who acted in Tamil language films from the 1940s onwards. He is also notable for having introduced his childhood friend, Sivaji Ganesan, into films.[1][2]
Career
Kaka Radhakrishnan had the prefix "kaka" (crow) attached to his name after a role he played as a young boy, in a film made in his debut film Mangaiyakkarasi (1949). In the film, he literally climbed a tree to catch a crow and since has been associated with the crow, earning him the nickname.[3]
Death
Radhakrishnan died on 14 June 2012 following a brief illness.[4]
Notable filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1949 | Nallathambi | ||
| 1951 | Vanasundari | ||
| 1954 | Manohara | Vasanthan | |
| 1991 | Guna | ||
| 1992 | Thevar Magan | ||
| 1997 | Iruvar | ||
| Kadhalukku Mariyadhai | |||
| 1998 | Udhavikku Varalaamaa | ||
| 1999 | Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga | ||
| Unnaithedi | |||
| Hello | |||
| Poovellam Kettuppar | |||
| Rojavanam | |||
| 2000 | Maayi | ||
| 2001 | Vinnukum Mannukum | ||
| Manadhai Thirudivittai | |||
| Middle Class Madhavan | |||
| 2004 | Maanasthan | ||
| Vasool Raja MBBS | |||
| 2006 | Idhaya Thirudan | ||
| 2008 | En Uyirum Melaana |
References
- ↑ Rangarajan, Mathi (19 January 2007). "Into realms of the past". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ↑ Rangarajan, Mathi (26 January 2007). "Contented with her lot". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ↑ Guy, Randor (4 April 2008). "Mangayarkarasi 1949". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ↑ "Veteran actor Kaka Radhakrishnan passes away". The Times of India. 15 June 2012. Retrieved 15 June 2012.