Santo Krishnan

Santo Krishnan, also known as Krishnan Nair, (12 May 1920 – 6 July 2013) was an Indian athlete and stuntsman.[1] Having appeared in more than 1000 films, he died of sickness on 6 July 2013.[2]

Career and personal life

Active in weightlifting and wrestling, Krishnan first appeared in the Tamil flick Mahaveera Bhiman (1935).[3] Also known as Krishnan Nair,[4] Santo Krishnan was married to Kochukutty Amma, who died before him in 2012.[5] They had no children.[3]

Death

Krishnan died on 6 July 2013 at Lakkidi, India.[3] The cause of death was a bout of sickness he had encountered during the weeks leading to his death.[6] He was aged 93 and was cremated near his home.[7]

Filmography

  • Meesa Maadhavan (2002)
  • Malayaali Maamanu Vanakkam (2002)
  • Amaram (1991)
  • Njan Piranna Nattil (1985) .... Mental patient
  • Uyarum Njan Nadake (1985) ... Moopan
  • Hello Madras Girl (1983)
  • Prathijnja (1983)
  • Nagamadathu Thampuratti (1982)
  • Valarthumrigangal (1981)
  • Vayal (1981)....Gunda
  • Ithikkarappakki (1980)
  • Lava (1980)
  • Light House (1976) ... Velu
  • Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyaayi (1974)
  • Thacholi Marumakan Chantu (1970)
  • Ajnaathavasam (1973)
  • Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka (1973)....Gopalan
  • Azhakulla Saleena (1973)
  • Police Ariyaruthu (1973)
  • Rakthapushppam (1970)
  • Lanka Dahanam (1970)
  • Aryankavu Kollasangham (1969)
  • Love In Kerala (1968)
  • Maadatharuvi (1967)
  • Pareeksha (1967)
  • Sthanarthi Saramma (1966)..... Kuriachan
  • Muthalali (1965).... Watchman
  • Subaidha (1965)
  • Nithyakanyaka (1963)
  • Puthiya Akasam Puthiya Bhoomi (1962) .... Kuttan
  • Minnunnathellaam Ponnalla (1957)

References

  1. ↑ http://imprintsonindianfilmscreen.blogspot.com.au/2013/07/sando-krishnan.html
  2. ↑ "Innalathe Tharam-Santo Krishnan". amritatv. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 "Veteran actor Santo Krishnan passes away; cremation today". 7 July 2013.
  4. ↑ "ആദ്യകാല നടന്‍ സാന്റോകൃഷ്ണന്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു". OneIndia Malayalam (in Malayalam). 6 July 2013.
  5. ↑ "Stunt master Krishnan dies". Business Standard. 7 July 2013.
  6. ↑ "Stunt master Santo Krishnan dies". 7 July 2013.
  7. ↑ http://www.malayalamcinema.com/memoryDetails.php?memory_id=68



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