T. V. Radhakrishnan, better known as Kaka Radhakrishnan (c. 1925 – 14 June 2012) was an Indian actor who acted in Tamil language films from the year 1940. He is also notable for having introduced his childhood friend, Sivaji Ganesan, into films.[1][2]
T. V. Radhakrishnan[3] as a child made his debut with Uthama Puthiran (1940) as son of NS Krishnan. He had the prefix "kaka" (crow) attached to his name after a role he played as a young boy, in the film Mangayarkarasi (1949). In the film, he literally climbed a tree to catch a crow and since has been associated with the crow, earning him the nickname.[4]
He acted in 1947 movie "Paithiyakaran" a NSK movie where MGR acted as a supporting character. Radhakrishnan acted in over 400 films which include Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. After performing a variety of roles with several actors of yesteryear Tamil cinema, he experienced renewed interest thanks to actor Kamal Haasan who believed newer audiences should not miss watching such talent.[5]
Radhakrishnan died on 14 June 2012 following a brief illness.[6]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Nallathambi | ||
| Mangayarkarasi | |||
| 1950 | Laila Majnu | Mohideen | |
| 1951 | Vanasundari | ||
| Singari | |||
| Manamagal | School Student | ||
| 1952 | Mappillai | ||
| 1954 | Manohara | Vasanthan | |
| Thuli Visham | |||
| 1955 | Ulagam Palavidham | ||
| 1956 | Rambaiyin Kaadhal | ||
| Thaikkupin Tharam | |||
| 1958 | Bommai Kalyanam | ||
| 1959 | Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali | ||
| Manimekalai | |||
| 1963 | Chittoor Rani Padmini | ||
| 1991 | Guna | ||
| 1992 | Thevar Magan | Chinnasamy Thevar | |
| 1994 | May Madham | ||
| Vietnam Colony | |||
| Pavithra | Subbu's grandfather | ||
| 1995 | Mr. Madras | ||
| 1997 | Iruvar | ||
| Kadhalukku Mariyadhai | |||
| 1998 | Udhavikku Varalaamaa | Hussein's father | |
| 1999 | Unnai Thedi | ||
| Rojavanam | |||
| Poovellam Kettuppar | |||
| Hello | |||
| Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga | |||
| Unnaruge Naan Irundhal | |||
| 2000 | Eazhaiyin Sirippil | Bus owner | |
| Maayi | Mokkaisamy's father | ||
| Seenu | Seenu's grandfather | ||
| 2001 | Navvuthu Bathakalira | Telugu film | |
| Vinnukum Mannukum | |||
| Manadhai Thirudivittai | |||
| Middle Class Madhavan | |||
| 2002 | Gummalam | ||
| 2004 | Maanasthan | ||
| Vasool Raja MBBS | Margabandhu's father | ||
| 2006 | Idhaya Thirudan | ||
| 2008 | En Uyirinum Melana | Jeeva's grandfather |
