Deceased
N. S. Krishnan
Trending1908 – 1957 · Died aged 48
Age
48
Films
28
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- N. S. Krishnan
- Born
- November 29, 1908
- Birthplace
- Nagercoil
- Age
- Died aged 48
- Zodiac Sign
- Sagittarius
- Height
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- Weight
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- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
- Religion
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- Ethnicity
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- Profession
- Actor, Singer, Author
- Net Worth
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- Education
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- Spouse
- T. A. MathuramNagammalT. A. Madhuram
- Children
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Last reviewed: Aug 5, 2026 · How we verify facts
Biography
N. S. Krishnan is 117 years old, an actor, from India.
Nagercoil Sudalaimuthu Krishnan, popularly known as Kalaivanar and also as NSK, was an Indian actor, comedian, dancer, playback singer and screenwriter in the early stages of the Tamil film industry – in the 1940s and 1950s. He is considered as the "Charlie Chaplin of India." His stage and cine-screen comedy performances were unique and always carried a message for the people.
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Career & Filmography
Movies(28)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1959 | Thanga Padhumai |
| 1957 | Ambikapathy |
| 1957 | Chakravarthi Thirumagal |
| 1956 | Rangoon Radha |
| 1956 | Raja Rani |
| 1955 | Kaveri |
| 1952 | Panam |
| 1951 | Manamagal |
| 1949 | Ratnakumar |
| 1949 | Nallathambi |
Chandralekha
actor1948
Paithiyakkaran
actor1947
Jagathalaprathapan
actor1944
Haridas
actor1944
Sivakavi
actor1943
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Dhaasippen
actor1943
Manonmani
actor1942
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Chandrahari
actor1941
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
actor1941
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Izhandha Kadhal
actor1941
Ashok Kumar
actor1941
Aryamala
actor1941
Kalamegam
actor1940
Naveena Vikramadityan
actor1940
Thiruneelakantar
actor1939
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Dakshayagnam
actor1938
Ambikapathy
actor1937
Sathi Leelavathi
actor1936
Family
Relationships
Romantic History
| Person | Status |
|---|---|
| T. A. Mathuram | Married |
| Nagammal | Married |
| T. A. Madhuram | Married |
Interesting Facts
- He was first married to Nagammai and then to actress Mathuram later to her younger sister T.A.Vembammal.
- His grandson NSK Rajan has acted in the film Nagareega Komaali (2006).
- His granddaughters Anu Vardhan and Ramya NSK are working as costume designer and playback singer in the film industry respectively. thumb|Paithiakaran 1947 film
Frequently Asked Questions
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N. S. Krishnan is known for being an actor and singer and author and has appeared in 28 films.
N. S. Krishnan was 48 years old at the time of their death.
N. S. Krishnan was born on November 29, 1908.
N. S. Krishnan's zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
N. S. Krishnan was born in Nagercoil, India.
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N. S. Krishnan is currently married to T. A. Mathuram.
N. S. Krishnan's wife is T. A. Mathuram.
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N. S. Krishnan has appeared in 28 movies listed in our database.
N. S. Krishnan's most recent movie in our records is "Thanga Padhumai" (1959).
No, N. S. Krishnan passed away on August 30, 1957.
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