N. S. Krishnan

Nagerkoyil Sudalaimuthu Krishnan, popularly known as Kalaivanar and also as 'NSK' was a leading NagercoilTamil film comedian, drama artist, playback singer and writer in the early stages of the Tamil film industry – in the 1940s and 1950s. He is considered as the "Charlie Chaplin of India"[1] Born in Ozhuginachery, Nagercoil, in the princely state of Travancore, India on 29 November 1908, his stage and cine-screen comedy performances were unique and always carried a message for the people. 'Kalaivanar' N. S. Krishnan died at the age of 49, on 30 August 1957.

Born:

Nov 29, 1908 In Nagercoil, Travancore, India

Movie/TV Credits:

26

First Appeared:

In the movie Menaka 1935-04-06

Latest Project:

Movie Raja Desingu 1960-09-02