Kishmu
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Kishmu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Meenakshisundaram Ramasamy Krishnamurthy 1947 |
| Died | 10 November 1993 (age 46) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Film Actor, Writer, Screenwriter, Stage actor |
| Years active | 1982–1992 |
| Notable work | Manal Kayiru Chidambara Rahasiyam Samsaram Adhu Minsaaram Varavu Nalla Uravu Nanayam illatha Nanayam |
| Relatives | Visu |
Meenakshisundaram Ramasamy Krishnamurthy, better known as Kishmu, was an Indian film and stage actor. He is also brother of famous actor and director Visu. Kishmu made his debut in the Visu-directed film Manal Kayiru in 1982. Other notable film appearances include Dowry Kalyanam, Chidambara Rahasiyam, Samsaram Adhu Minsaaram, Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi, Vedikkai En Vadikkai, Nanayam Illatha Nanayam, Kavalan Avan Kovalan, and Varavu Nalla Uravu.
Film career
[edit]After his career in theatre, Kishmu began acting with his brother, Visu. Kishmu made his acting debut in the second film directed by Visu, Manal Kayiru (1982), which received critical and commercial acclaim. In 1985, Kishmu acted in Aval Sumangalithan, and in 1986 played the role of protagonist in Samsaram Adhu Minsaram and Oomai Vizhigal, which both received positive reviews. In his early acting career, Kishmu acted only in his brother's films, but eventually went on to act in others, performing in over 50 films from 1982 to 1990.[1][2]
Filmography
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Manal Kayiru | Kamalakannan | |
| 1982 | Kanmani Poonga | ||
| 1983 | Dowry Kalyanam | Raja Kalavai | |
| 1983 | Naalu Perukku Nandri | ||
| 1984 | Rajathanthiram | Kulandhasamy | |
| 1984 | Vaai Sollil Veeranadi | ||
| 1984 | Nanayam Illatha Nanayam | ||
| 1985 | Chidambara Rahasiyam | Kattamuthu Chettiyar | |
| 1985 | Aval Sumangalithan | doctor | |
| 1986 | Samsaram Adhu Minsaaram | Albert Fernandes | [3] |
| 1986 | Oomai Vizhigal | Kothandaraman | |
| 1987 | Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi | Sathyamoorthy | |
| 1987 | Ore Raththam | the rigid religionist | |
| 1988 | Penmani Aval Kanmani | Vadivu's Husband | |
| 1988 | Mappillai Sir | ||
| 1988 | Thaimel Aanai | Chakkara | |
| 1988 | Oorai Therinjikitten | Ice mama | |
| 1990 | Varavu Nalla Uravu | Chandrasekar | |
| 1990 | Vedikkai En Vadikkai | Matrubhootham | |
| 1992 | Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu | Kamalanathan |
- As assistant director
- Sakalakala Sammandhi (1989)
References
[edit]- ^ "Actor, director Visu dies at 75, funeral to be held on Monday". The Hindu. 22 March 2020. Archived from the original on 10 January 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- ^ "படங்களில் பிசியாக இருந்தபோது சந்திரசேகருக்கு திருமணம் நடந்தது". Maalaimalar (in Tamil). 2 August 2016. Archived from the original on 4 February 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
- ^ "Junk Mail". South Scope. July 2010. p. 9. Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2020.