Neelu

R. Neelakantan (20 July 1936 – 10 May 2018), best known by his stage name Neelu, was an Indian actor known for his comedy and supporting role performances in Tamil cinema, television and theatre. He has acted in over 7,000 plays and 160 films. He died on 10 May 2018 in Chennai.

For other uses, see Neelu (disambiguation).

Neelu
Born
R. Neelakantan

(1936-07-26)26 July 1936
Manjeri, Kerala[1]
Died10 May 2018(2018-05-10) (aged 81)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu[2]
Years active1960–2018
Known forActor

Career

Neelu started acting in school plays from school days, continuing through his college days at Vivekananda College. He along with Ambi (Cho Ramaswamy's brother) and Narayanasamy started Viveka Fine Arts.[3] 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 debut 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.[3] All through his career, he worked with V D Swamy before retiring from his day job after 40 years of service.

Filmography

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No Film Role Notes
1969 Aayiram Poi Neelakanda Sasthri Debut
1971 Arunodhayam Rowdy Ranga
1971 Nootrukku Nooru
1971 Muhammad bin Tughluq Thathachari
1971 Sabatham
1972 Thaikku Oru Pillai
1972 Mr. Sampath
1973 Arangetram a music teacher
1973 Bharatha Vilas
1973 Gouravam Neelakandan
1973 Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
1974 Ore Satchi
1974 Paatha Poojai
1975 Cinema Paithiyam Kadha kaalatchebam singer
1976 Satyam
1976 Payanam
1976 Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna?
1976 Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal
1976 Rojavin Raja College Professor
1978 Velum Mayilum Thunai
1978 Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
1979 Devathai
1981 Netrikkan Doctor
1981 Lorry Driver Rajakannu
1982 Kadhalithu Paar
1983 Thanga Magan
1983 Nenjamellam Neeye
1984 Nirabarathi
1986 Vivahithare Ithile
1988 Katha Nayagan Head clark
1992 Kaviya Thalaivan
1993 Amma Ponnu
1993 Mutrugai
1994 Pudhiya Mannargal
1996 Avvai Shanmughi Judge
1996 Vetri Vinayagar Gurukulam Head
1997 Suryavamsam Doctor
1998 Kaathala Kaathala
2000 Kandukondain Kandukondain
2001 Dheena Restaurant Owner
2002 Jjunction
2002 Pammal K. Sambandam Police inspector
2002 Panchatanthiram Ammini Iyappan Nair's Father
2003 Priyamaana Thozhi
2005 Anniyan Ananthanarayanan, secretary of the Sangeetha Academy
2006 Jerry
2006 Rendu
2007 Veerappu
2013 Kalyana Samayal Saadham
2014 Irumbu Kuthirai Manobala's father
2016 Trisha Illana Nayanthara
2017 Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan Neelu Thatha Last film

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References
  1. Rao, Subha J (1 June 2010). "Memories of Madras: Curtains up on the past". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
  2. Kolappan, B. (10 May 2018). "Comedian Neelu is no more". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  3. Venkatramanan, Geetha (24 November 2011). "Fine balancing act". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 December 2013.


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