T. V. Radhakrishnan, better known as Kaka Radhakrishnan ( – 14 June 2012) was an Indian actor who acted in Tamil language films from the year 1940. He is also notable for having introduced his childhood friend, Sivaji Ganesan, into films.
Career T. V. Radhakrishnan as a child made his debut with Uthama Puthiran (1940) as son of NS Krishnan. He had the prefix "kaka" (crow) attached to his name after a role he played as a young boy, in the film Mangayarkarasi (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.
He acted in 1947 movie "Paithiyakaran" a NSK movie where MGR acted as a supporting character. Radhakrishnan acted in over 400 films which include Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. After performing a variety of roles with several actors of yesteryear Tamil cinema, he experienced renewed interest thanks to actor Kamal Haasan who believed newer audiences should not miss watching such talent.
Family and death Radhakrishnan died on 14 June 2012 following a brief illness.
Notable filmography Year Film Role Notes1949 Nallathambi Mangayarkarasi 1950 Laila Majnu Mohideen 1951 Vanasundari Singari Manamagal School Student 1952 Mappillai 1954 Manohara Vasanthan Thuli Visham 1955 Ulagam Palavidham 1956 Rambaiyin Kaadhal Thaikkupin Tharam 1958 Bommai Kalyanam 1959 Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali Manimekalai 1963 Chittoor Rani Padmini 1991 Guna 1992 Thevar Magan Chinnasamy Thevar 1994 May Madham Vietnam Colony Pavithra Subbu's grandfather 1995 Mr. Madras 1997 Iruvar Kadhalukku Mariyadhai 1998 Udhavikku Varalaamaa Hussein's father 1999 Unnai Thedi Rojavanam Poovellam Kettuppar Hello Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga Unnaruge Naan Irundhal 2000 Eazhaiyin Sirippil Bus owner Maayi Mokkaisamy's father Seenu Seenu's grandfather 2001 Navvuthu Bathakalira Telugu film Vinnukum Mannukum Manadhai Thirudivittai Middle Class Madhavan 2002 Gummalam 2004 Maanasthan Vasool Raja MBBS Margabandhu's father2006 Idhaya Thirudan 2008 En Uyirinum Melana Jeeva's grandfather
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