Acting
R. Neelakantan
Born 1936-07-26
Manjeri, Kerala, India
Department: Acting
Biography
R. Neelakantan started acting in school dramas from school days, continuing through his college days at Vivekananda College. He along with Ambi (Cho Ramaswamys brother) and Narayanasamy started Viveka Fine Arts. He acted in plays like Muhammad bin Tughluq, Endru Thaniyum Indha Sudandira Dhaagam, Quo Vadis, Unmayae Un Vilai Enna?, Yarukkum Vetkamillai. In 1966 he made his film début Aayiram Poi directed by Muktha Srinivasan. He has acted in plays along with Crazy Mohan, Cho Ramaswamy. He has also worked as production manager in Jerry. All through his career, he worked with V D Swamy before retiring from his day job after 40 years of service.
Known For
Prominent works featuring R. Neelakantan
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Anniyan
2005
TMDB3.7
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Panchatanthiram
2002
TMDB3.5
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Avvai Shanmugi
1996
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Pammal K. Sambandam
2002
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Trisha Illana Nayanthara
2015
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Dheena
2001
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Kadhala Kadhala
1998
TMDB3.5
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Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan
2017
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Priyamaana Thozhi
2003
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Suryavamsam
1997
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (39 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2017 |
 | Trisha Illana Nayanthara | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2015 |
 | Kalyana Samayal Saadham | Meera's uncle | Movie | 2013 |
 | Rendu | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2006 |
| Jerry | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2006 | |
 | Anniyan | Ananthanarayanan | Movie | 2005 |
 | Priyamaana Thozhi | Ashok's Sister-in-Law's Father | Movie | 2003 |
 | Panchatanthiram | Ammini Iyappan Nair's Father | Movie | 2002 |
 | Pammal K. Sambandam | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2002 |
 | Dheena | Restaurant Owner | Movie | 2001 |
 | Kadhala Kadhala | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1998 |
 | Suryavamsam | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1997 |
 | Avvai Shanmugi | Judge | Movie | 1996 |
 | Vetri Vinayagar | Gurukulam Head | Movie | 1996 |
| Janatha Nagar Colony | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1995 | |
 | Pudhiya Mannargal | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1994 |
| Amma Ponnu | College principal | Movie | 1993 | |
| Kaaviya Thalaivan | Ranga Bashyam | Movie | 1992 | |
| Naangal | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1992 | |
 | Chinnappadass | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1989 |
| Manasukkul Mathappu | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1988 | |
 | Kathanayagan | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1988 |
 | Paritchaikku Neramaachu | Bhagavathar | Movie | 1982 |
| Velum Mayilum Thunai | Advocate Appalachari | Movie | 1979 | |
| Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1978 | |
| Annapoorni | Rosie's father | Movie | 1978 | |
 | Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal | Ganesan - Ganga's brother | Movie | 1977 |
 | Pala Parikshai | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1977 |
 | Sathyam | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1976 |
 | Then Sindhudhe Vaanam | 'Lawyer' Kundu Kunchumani Iyer | Movie | 1975 |
 | Cinema Paithiyam | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1975 |
 | Kaliyuga Kannan | Lord Krishna | Movie | 1974 |
 | Gauravam | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1973 |
 | Arangetram | Music teacher | Movie | 1973 |
| Mr. Sampath | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1972 | |
| Sabadham | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1971 | |
| Nootrukku Nooru | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1971 | |
 | Muhammad bin Tughluq | Thathachari | Movie | 1971 |
 | Aayiram Poi | Neelakanda Sasthri | Movie | 1969 |