K. S. Gopalakrishnan facts for kids
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K.S. Gopala Krishna
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| Born | 1929 Sakkottai, Tanjore District, Madras Presidency
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| Died | 14 November 2015 (aged 85–86) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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| Occupation | Film Writer, Director, Producer, Lyricist, Studio Owner, Devotional Orator on Thiruppugazh |
| Years active | 1954-92 |
| Children | K. S. G. Venkatesh |
K. S. Gopalakrishnan was a talented Indian filmmaker. He wrote, directed, and produced many movies. He also wrote songs for films. He worked on movies in Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi languages. From the early 1960s, he directed 70 films! Most of his movies told stories about society or had religious themes. His son, K. S. G. Venkatesh, is also an actor. He has appeared in TV shows and movies.
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K. S. Gopalakrishnan's Journey in Films
K. S. Gopalakrishnan started his career in theater. He worked with a group called the Nawab's troupe for about 19 years. Later, he joined Sri Devi Nataka Sabha. Here, he wrote two successful plays. These plays were named "POST-MAN" and "THAMBI" (meaning younger brother). He also wrote "EZHUTHALAN" (meaning writer).
Sharing a Famous Name
K. S. Gopalakrishnan had the same name as an earlier director. This other director also worked in Tamil cinema. He was active in the 1940s and 1950s. People often got them confused. However, the earlier Gopalakrishnan did not have as much success in movies.
The End of a Filmmaking Career
K. S. Gopalakrishnan passed away on November 14, 2015. He was 86 years old.
K. S. Gopalakrishnan's Film Work
K. S. Gopalakrishnan was involved in many movies. He worked as a director, a lyricist (song writer), and a writer.
Movies K. S. Gopalakrishnan Directed
As a director, he was in charge of the entire movie. He guided the actors and crew. Here are some of the movies he directed:
| Year | Film | Notes |
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| 1962 | Sarada | This was his very first movie as a director. |
| 1963 | Karpagam | |
| 1964 | Kai Koduttha Dheivam | |
| 1966 | Chitthi | |
| 1971 | Aathi Parasakthi | |
| 1975 | Njan Ninne Premikkunnu | This movie was in Malayalam. |
| 1976 | Dasavatharam | |
| 1985 | Padikkadha Pannaiyar | |
| 1992 | Kaviya Thalaivan | This was his last movie as a director. |
Songs K. S. Gopalakrishnan Wrote
A lyricist writes the words for songs in movies. K. S. Gopalakrishnan wrote lyrics for several films:
- Edhir Paradhathu (1954) - "Thinnu paarthu"
- Amaradeepam (1956) - "Naanayam Manushanukku"
- Engal Veettu Mahalakshmi (1957) - "Polladha Payalai", "Mannai Nambi Maram"
- Uthama Puthiran (1958) - "Kondattam Manasukkulle"
- Padikkadha Pannaiyar (1985) - "Onnum Theriyatha"
Movies K. S. Gopalakrishnan Wrote For
As a writer, he created the stories and dialogues for films. Dialogues are the lines the actors speak.
- Deivapiravi — 1960
- Naan Kanda Sorgam (Dialogues) — 1960
- Padikkadha Medhai (dialogue) — 1960
- Kumudham (story, screenplay, dialogue) — 1961
- Annai (dialogue) — 1962
- Per Sollum Pillai (dialogue) — 1987
Awards and Honors
K. S. Gopalakrishnan received many awards for his work in films.
National Film Awards
These are important awards given by the Indian government.
- 1962 – His film Sarada won a Certificate of Merit. It was recognized as the Third Best Feature Film in Tamil.
- 1963 – His film Karpagam received a Certificate of Merit. It was the Second Best Feature Film in Tamil.
- 1964 – His film Kai Kodutha Dheivam won the President's silver medal. This was for the Best Feature Film.
Other Special Honors
- He received the Kalaimamani title in 1975. This is an award from the Tamil Nadu government for excellence in arts.
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- He won the Arignar Anna Award in 1990. This is a special honorary award from the state of Tamil Nadu.
