Person

R. Neelakantan

Acting · 1936–2018 · Manjeri, Kerala, India

Biography

R. Neelakantan started acting in school dramas from school days, continuing through his college days at Vivekananda College. He along with Ambi (Cho Ramaswamys brother) and Narayanasamy started Viveka Fine Arts. He acted in plays like Muhammad bin Tughluq, Endru Thaniyum Indha Sudandira Dhaagam, Quo Vadis, Unmayae Un Vilai Enna?, Yarukkum Vetkamillai. In 1966 he made his film début Aayiram Poi directed by Muktha Srinivasan. He has acted in plays along with Crazy Mohan, Cho Ramaswamy. He has also worked as production manager in Jerry. All through his career, he worked with V D Swamy before retiring from his day job after 40 years of service.

Known for

Filmography

2017Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan
2015Trisha Illana Nayanthara
2013Kalyana Samayal SaadhamMeera's uncle
2006Rendu
2006Jerry
2005AnniyanAnanthanarayanan
2003Priyamaana ThozhiAshok's Sister-in-Law's Father
2002PanchatanthiramAmmini Iyappan Nair's Father
2002Pammal K. Sambandam
2001DheenaRestaurant Owner
1998Kadhala Kadhala
1997Suryavamsam
1996Avvai ShanmugiJudge
1996Vetri VinayagarGurukulam Head
1995Janatha Nagar Colony
1994Pudhiya Mannargal
1993Amma PonnuCollege principal
1992Kaaviya ThalaivanRanga Bashyam
1992Naangal
1989Chinnappadass
1988Kathanayagan
1979Velum Mayilum ThunaiAdvocate Appalachari
1977Sila Nerangalil Sila ManithargalGanesan - Ganga's brother
1977Pala Parikshai
1976Sathyam
1975Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
1975Cinema Paithiyam
1974Kaliyuga KannanLord Krishna
1973Gauravam
1973ArangetramMusic teacher
1972Mr. Sampath
1971Nootrukku Nooru
1971Muhammad bin TughluqThathachari
1969Aayiram PoiNeelakanda Sasthri

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