Five Star Krishna | |
|---|---|
| Born | Krishnakumar Ramakumar Chennai, India |
| Other names | Five Star Krishna |
| Occupation(s) | actor Advertisement Film Maker |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse | Gowri Krishnakumar |
Krishnakumar Ramakumar, also credited as Five Star Krishna, is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil films in supporting roles. He made his debut in Mani Ratnam's production Five Star (2002), before playing pivotal roles in Arinthum Ariyamalum and Saravana.
Career
Krishna, who had previously apprenticed under Rajiv Menon as an assistant director,[1] was signed on by Susi Ganesan to appear in a leading role in Five Star, produced by Mani Ratnam.[2][3] Portraying a runaway husband, he won rave reviews with The Hindu's critic noting "there are scenes where he could have underplayed his emotions a little — but surely the young man has talent".[4] After winning good reviews for his performance in Five Star, Krishna followed it up playing supporting roles in films including Cheran's Autograph and as a student leader in Mani Ratnam's Aaytha Ezhuthu, while also appearing as Dhanush's brother in the romantic comedy, Thiruda Thirudi. He has since then notably appeared in projects directed by Vishnuvardhan, featuring in four consecutive ventures. He has balanced appearances in films alongside his advertisement agency.
In 2008, it was reported that he was set to direct a gangster film titled Madras starring Vishnuvardhan's brother Kreshna in the lead role, though the project did not materialise after a spat with the producer.[5][6][7] Krishna has directed a commercial advertisement featuring Kamal Haasan.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Five Star | Ilango | |
| 2003 | Thiruda Thirudi | Vasu's Brother | |
| Thirumalai | Krishna | ||
| 2004 | Autograph | Kamalakannan | |
| Aaytha Ezhuthu | Trilok | ||
| 2005 | Arinthum Ariyamalum | Krishna | |
| Daas | Naseer | ||
| 2006 | Aathi | Suicide Victim | |
| Saravana | Krishna | ||
| Pattiyal | Krishna | Guest appearance | |
| 2008 | Jayamkondaan | Krishna | |
| Seval | |||
| 2009 | Ananda Thandavam | Krishna | |
| Sarvam | Krishna | ||
| Naan Avan Illai 2 | Maha's Husband | Cameo Appearance | |
| 2010 | Thillalangadi | Venkat | |
| Vaadaa | |||
| 2011 | Aaranya Kaandam | Astrologer | Cameo Appearance |
| Yuvan Yuvathi | Krishna | ||
| 2013 | Madras Cafe | Bomb Maker | Guest appearance |
| Moodar Koodam | Naaikaran | Guest appearance | |
| Arrambam | Mango | ||
| 2014 | Aaha Kalyanam | Akhilan | |
| 2015 | Yatchan | Logu | |
| Vellaiya Irukiravan Poi Solla Maatan | |||
| 2017 | Kavan | Ashok | |
| 2022 | Trigger | Prabhakaran's brother | |
References
- ↑ "A talent still to get its due". News Today. Archived from the original on 28 March 2005. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ↑ "Five Star". Archived from the original on 19 November 2002.
- ↑ "5 Star-Krishna Kumar". Archived from the original on 25 February 2003.
- ↑ "Five Star". The Hindu. 11 October 2002. Archived from the original on 30 June 2003.
- ↑ sudhish kamath (3 June 2010). "Just arrived". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- ↑ "Krishna's acting hues". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013.
- ↑ "Krishna to direct Krishna". Archived from the original on 27 September 2013.
- ↑ "Kamal to do it for the first time to help AIDS patients". 21 September 2015. Archived from the original on 10 August 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2023.