Santo Krishnan

Santo Krishnan, also known as Krishnan Nair, (May 12, 1920 - July 6, 2013) was an Indian athlete and stuntsman.^[1] Having appeared in more than 1000 films, he died of sickness on July 6, 2013.^[2]

Career and personal life

Active in weightlifting and wrestling, Krishnan first appeared in the Tamil flick Mahaveera Bhiman (1935).^[3] Also known as Krishnan Nair,^[4] Santo Krishnan was married to Kochukutty Amma, who died before him in 2012.^[5] They had no children.^[3]

Death

Krishnan died on July 6, 2013 at Lakkidi, India.^[3] The cause of death was a bout of sickness he had encountered during the weeks leading to his death.^[6] He was aged 93 and was cremated near his home.^[7]

Filmography

• Meesa Maadhavan (2002)
• Malayaali Maamanu Vanakkam (2002)
• Amaram (1991)
• Njan Piranna Nattil (1985) .... Mental patient
• Hello Madras Girl (1983)
• Prathijnja (1983)
• Nagamadathu Thampuratti (1982)
• Valarthumrigangal (1981)
• Vayal (1981)....Gunda
• Ithikkarappakki (1980)
• Lava (1980)
• Light House (1976) ... Velu
• Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyaayi (1974)
• Thacholi Marumakan Chantu (1970)
• Ajnaathavasam (1973)
• Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka (1973)....Gopalan
• Azhakulla Saleena (1973)
• Police Ariyaruthu (1973)
• Rakthapushppam (1970)
• Lanka Dahanam (1970)
• Aryankavu Kollasangham (1969)
• Love In Kerala (1968)
• Maadatharuvi (1967)
• Pareeksha (1967)
• Sthanarthi Saramma (1966)..... Kuriachan
• Subaida (1965)
• Nithyakanyaka (1963)
• Puthiya Akasam Puthiya Bhoomi (1962) .... Kuttan
• Minnunnathellaam Ponnalla (1957)

References

External links

• http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/profiles.php?i=6756
• Santo Krishnan at MSI