Santo Krishnan
Santo Krishnan, originally named Krishnan Nair, (12 May 1920 – 6 July 2013) born in Ottapalam was an Indian athlete and stuntsman.[1] He appeared in more than 1000 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Sinhala, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and English. He died on 6 July 2013.[2]
Career and personal life
[edit | edit source]Krishnan Nair, known simply as Krishnan, was a noted weightlifter, wrestler, and Tamil film actor, debuting in Mahaveera Bhiman (1935). He built a loyal fan base through his performances.[3]
Krishnan was married to Kochukutty Amma, who died in 2012. They had no children. In his later years, he was cared for by his neighbor Haneefa, who shared a father-son bond with him and even built a room on his property for Krishnan's comfort.[2][3]
Death
[edit | edit source]Krishnan died on 6 July 2013 at Lakkidi, India.[4] The cause of death was a bout of sickness he had encountered during the weeks leading to his death.[5] He was aged 93 and was cremated near his home.[6]
Filmography
[edit | edit source]- Meesa Madhavan (2002) (Malayalam)[3]
- Malayali Mamanu Vanakkam (2002) (Malayalam)[7]
- Amaram (1991) (Malayalam)
- Njan Piranna Nattil (1985) as Mental patient (Malayalam)
- Uyarum Njan Nadake (1985) as Moopan (Malayalam)
- Poomadhathe Pennu (1984) as Gunda (Malayalam)
- Hello Madras Girl (1983) (Malayalam)
- Prathijnja (1983) (Malayalam)
- Nagamadathu Thampuratti (1982) (Malayalam)
- Valarthumrugangal (1981) (Malayalam)
- Vayal (1981) as Gunda (Malayalam)
- Ithikkarappakki (1980) (Malayalam)
- Lava (1980) (Malayalam)
- Light House (1976) as Velu (Malayalam)
- Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi (1974) (Malayalam)
- Thacholi Marumakan Chandu (1974) (Malayalam)
- Ajnathavasam (1973) (Malayalam)
- Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka (1973) as Gopalan (Malayalam)
- Azhakulla Saleena (1973) (Malayalam)
- Police Ariyaruthe (1973) (Malayalam)
- Savaale Samali (1971) (Tamil)
- Rakthapushpam (1970) (Malayalam)
- Thalaivan (1970) (Malayalam)
- Lankadahanam (1970) (Malayalam)
- Aaryankavu Kollasangam (1969) (Malayalam)
- Love In Kerala (1968) (Malayalam)
- Maadatharuvi (1967) (Malayalam)
- Pareeksha (1967) (Malayalam)
- Sthanarthi Saramma (1966) as Kuriachan (Malayalam)
- Muthalali (1965) as Watchman (Malayalam)
- Subaidha (1965) (Malayalam)
- Nithyakanyaka (1963) (Malayalam)
- Puthiya Akasam Puthiya Bhoomi (1962) as Kuttan (Malayalam)
- Sampoorna Ramayanam (1958 film) as Hanuman (Tamil)
- Minnunnathellaam Ponnalla (1957) (Malayalam)
- Kundalakesi (1946) (Kannada)
- Sakata Yogam (1946) (Tamil)
- Mahaveera Bhiman (1935) (Tamil)
References
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External links
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