M. Krishnan Nair (2 November 1926 – 10 May 2001) was an Indian film director of

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. He directed over 100 films. He also directed 18 Tamil movie including four films starring

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and two

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movies, one each with superstars N. T. Rama Rao and

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Eminent filmmakers including Hariharan,

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and

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apprenticed under him as assistant directors. In 2000, he was honoured with the

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's highest honour for contributions to Malayalam cinema.

Personal life

He was married to K. Sulochana Devi, and had three sons. His eldest son

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is a poet, lyricist and a former bureaucrat who currently serves as the Vice Chancellor of Malayalam University. His second son is Harikumar, while his youngest son

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is a film director best known for directing ''

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'', India's first live-action/animation hybrid feature film.

Selected filmography

*1987 ''

Kalam Mari Katha Mari ''Kaalam Maari Kadha Maari'' ( ml, കാലം മാറി കഥ മാറി) is a 1987 Malayalam film. It was directed by M. Krishnan Nair, written by Devan V. and starring Mammootty, Shobhana, Adoor Bhasi, and Lalu Alex. The film was prod ...

'' *1985 '' Puzhayozhukum Vazhi'' *1984 '' Manithali'' *1983 ''

Maniyara ''Maniyara'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, Screenplay by moidu Padiyath directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Mammootty, Seema, Adoor Bhasi and Shanthi Krishna in the lead roles. The film has musical sc ...

'' *1983 '' Paalam'' *1982 '' Mylanji'' *1982 ''

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'' *1980 '' Dwik Vijayam'' *1980 '' Rajaneegandhi'' *1979 '' Ajnatha Theerangal'' *1979 ''

Kalliyankattu Neeli ''Kalliyankattu Neeli'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language horror film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by M. Mani. The film stars Madhu, Jayabharathi, Jagathy Sreekumar and Sudheer in the lead roles. The film has musical score by ...

'' *1979 ''

Oru Raagam Pala Thaalam ''Oru Raagam Pala Thaalam'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by Srividya and George Thomas. The film stars Madhu, Jayan, Srividya and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film has musical score by M. S. Vis ...

'' *1978 ''

Ashoka Vanam ''Ashokavanam'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, MG Soman, Sudheer and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by V. Dakshinam ...

'' *1978 ''

Aval Kanda Lokam ''Aval Kanda Lokam'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair (director) and produced by Sheriff. The film stars Jayan, K. P Ummer, Ravikumar, Seema and Padmapriya in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K ...

'' *1978 ''

Ithanente Vazhi ''Ithaanente Vazhi'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by Sharada. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Jose Prakash and Sreemoolanagaram Vijayan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy. ...

'' *1978 ''

Rowdy Ramu ''Rowdy Ramu'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by M. Mani. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Jayabharathi and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Madhu as Ramu ...

'' *1978 ''

Urakkom Varaatha Rathrikal ''Urakkam Varaatha Raathrikal'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by M. Mani. The film stars Madhu, KPAC Lalitha, Jose and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Ma ...

'' *1977 ''

Madhura Swapanam ''Madhura Swapanam'' is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Ravikumar, Jayaprabha, Unni Mary, Sukumari, Jose Prakash and Prema. The film has mus ...

'' *1977 ''

Santha Oru Devatha ''Santha Oru Devatha'' is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Madhu, Sukumari, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Jose Prakash. The film has musical score by M. K. ...

'' *1977 '' Thaalappoly'' *1977 '' Yatheem'' *1976 ''

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'' *1976 '' Neela Sari'' *1976 ''

Oorukku Uzhaippavan ''Oorukku Uzhaippavan'' () is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by M. Krishnan Nair, starring M. G. Ramachandran, Vanisri and Venniradai Nirmala. It is a remake of the 1970 Kannada film ''Baalu Belagithu''. The film was r ...

'' (Tamil) *1974 '' Suprabhatham'' *1973 ''

Bhadradeepam ''Bhadradeepam'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by Sharada and T. Sathyadevi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada and Sujatha in the lead roles. The film has a musical score by M. S. Baburaj. The fi ...

'' *1973 ''

Thottavadi ''Thottavadi'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Sreelatha Namboothiri in the lead roles. It was distributed by Popular Films. The film had musical score by L ...

'' *1973 '' Yamini'' *1973 '' Thalai Prasavam'' (Tamil) *1972 ''

Manthrakodi ''Manthrakodi'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by R. M. Veerappan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vijayasree, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswa ...

'' *1972 ''

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'' (Tamil) *1972 ''

Annamitta Kai ''Annamitta Kai'' () is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language film written by G. Subramanium and directed by M. Krishnan Nair, starring M. G. Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa and Bharathi. It was produced by Ramachandra Productions, owned by M. S. Sivaswamy. ...

'' (Tamil) *1971 '' Rickshawkaran'' (Tamil) *1971 '' Agnimrigam'' *1971 '' Tapaswini'' *1970 '' Bheekara Nimishangal'' *1970 ''

Chitti Chellelu ''Chitti Chellelu'' () is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language drama film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by AVM Productions. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Vanisri and Rajasree, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Plot Raghavayya become ...

'' (Telugu) *1970 '' Detective 909'' *1970 '' Palunkupaathram'' *1970 '' Sabarimala Shri Dharmasastha'' *1970 '' Tara'' *1970 '' Vivahitha'' *1969 ''

Anaachadanam ''Anaachadanam'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by M. Raju Mathan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Sukumari and Jayabharathi. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Naz ...

'' *1969 ''

Mannippu ''Mannippu'' () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and written by Thuraiyur K. Moorthi. The film stars Jaishankar, A. V. M. Rajan, Vennira Aadai Nirmala and Lakshmi, with Nagesh, R. S. Manohar ...

'' (Tamil) *1969 '' Jwala'' *1969 ''Maganey Nee Vazhga'' (Tamil) *1969 ''

Padicha Kallan ''Padichakallan'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by A. L. Sreenivasan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, Manavalan Joseph and Pappukutty Bhagavathar. The film had musical score by G. ...

'' *1968 ''Circar Express'' (Telugu) *1968 '' Agni Pareeksha'' *1968 '' Anchu Sundariakal'' *1968 ''

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'' *1968 '' Kadal'' *1968 '' Karthika'' *1968 '' Paadunna Puzha'' *1968 '' Muthu Chippi'' (Tamil) *1967 '' Agniputhri'' *1967 ''

Cochin Express ''Cochin Express'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Sankaradi in lead roles. The film had musical score by V. D ...

'' *1967 ''

Collector Malathy ''Collector Malathy'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by A. K. Subrahmaniam. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Ambika and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Ca ...

'' *1967 '' Kaanatha Veshangal'' *1967 ''

Khadeeja ''Khadeeja'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by Kalaratnam. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Sheela and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Cast * Sathyan *Madhu ...

'' *1967 '' Kudumbam'' (Tamil) *1966 ''

Kalithozhan ''Kalithozhan'' is a 1966 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by A. V. Subbarao and L.V Prasad. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Sukumari and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Deva ...

'' *1966 ''

Kalyana Rathriyil ''Kalyana Rathriyil'' () is a 1966 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by M. Raju Mathan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai and T. S. Muthaiah. It is the firs ...

'' *1966 '' Kanaka Chilanga'' *1966 '' Kusruthy Kuttan'' *1966 '' Pinchu Hridhayam'' *1965 ''

Kadathukaran ''Kadathukaran'' is a 1965 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by A. K. Balasubrahmaniam. The film stars Sathyan, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Hari in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Cast ...

'' *1965 ''

Kathirunna Nikah ''Kathirunna Nikah'' is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by M. Raju Mathan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film had musical score by G. Devara ...

'' *1965 ''Kattu Thulasi'' *1965 ''Kavya Mela'' *1964 ''Bharthavu'' *1964 ''Karutha Kai'' *1964 ''Kutti Kuppayam'' *1963 ''Kaattu Mynah'' *1962 ''Viyarpintae Vila'' *1960 ''Aalukkoru Veedu'' (Tamil) *1955 ''Aniyathi (film), Aniyathi'' *1955 ''C.I.D (1955 film), C.I.D''

References

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* Tamil film directors Malayalam film directors 1926 births 2001 deaths Film directors from Thiruvananthapuram 20th-century Indian film directors J. C. Daniel Award winners {{India-film-director-stub