Krishnakumar Ramakumar
Krishnakumar Ramakumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chennai, India |
| Other name | Five Star Krishna |
| Occupations | Film director Advertisement Actor |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse | Gowri Krishnakumar |
Krishnakumar Ramakumar (born 18 October 1979) is an Indian film director, filmmaker, and actor, who primarily works in the Tamil film industry. He is the founder of Black Box Films, a Chennai-based production house.
Early life
Krishna was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He studied Visual Communication at Loyola College, Chennai. Before entering films, he worked as an assistant director under Latha Menon and Rajiv Menon.[1]
Career
Acting
Krishna made his acting debut with Five Star(2002), directed by Susi Ganesan, produced by Mani Ratnam and G. Srinivasan.[2][3] His performance received positive reviews from critics. "there are scenes where he could have underplayed his emotions a little — but surely the young man has talent".[4]. He later appeared in films including Cheran's Autograph, Mani Ratnam's Aaytha Ezhuthu, while also appearing as Dhanush's brother in the romantic comedy, Thiruda Thirudi. and several films directed by Vishnuvardhan, featuring in four consecutive ventures.
Advertisement filmmaking
In 2009, Krishna founded Black Box Films, an advertisement production company based in Chennai. Since then, he has directed more than 500+ television and digital commercials for brands including Tanishq, Amazon, Myntra, Facebook, Zoho, Swiggy, Paper Boat, Pothys, Parle, Milk Bikis, OLX and GRT. His campaigns have featured several Indian actors and personalities, including Kamal Haasan.[5]
Directing
Krishna directed the episode Kaadhal Enbadhu Kannula Heart Irukkura Emoji in the anthology series Modern Love Chennai (2023).
In 2025, he made his feature film directorial debut with Oho Enthan Baby and was produced by Vishnu Vishal Studioz and Romeo Pictures. The post-theatrical streaming rights have been acquired by Netflix.
His latest film is the biopic G.D.N based on Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu with R. Madhavan playing the title role.[6] Produced by Varghese Moolan and Vijay Moolan under Varghese Moolan Pictures in association with Mediamax productions and R.Madhavan and Sarita Birje's banner, Tricolour Films.
Filmography
Actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Five Star | Ilango | |
| 2003 | Thiruda Thirudi | Vasu's brother | |
| Thirumalai | Krishna | ||
| 2004 | Autograph | Kamalakannan | |
| Aaytha Ezhuthu | Trilok | ||
| 2005 | Arinthum Ariyamalum | Krishna | |
| Daas | Naseer | ||
| 2006 | Aathi | Suicide Victim | |
| Saravana | Krish | ||
| Pattiyal | Krishna | ||
| 2007 | Ninaithaley | Narayanan | |
| 2008 | Jayamkondaan | Krishna | |
| Seval | |||
| 2009 | Ananda Thandavam | Krishna | |
| Sarvam | Krishna | ||
| Naan Avan Illai 2 | Mahalakshmi's husband | ||
| 2010 | Thillalangadi | Venkat | |
| Vaadaa | Muthu | ||
| 2011 | Aaranya Kaandam | Astrologer | |
| Yuvan Yuvathi | Krishna | ||
| 2013 | Madras Cafe | Bomb Maker | |
| Moodar Koodam | Naaikaran | ||
| Arrambam | Mango | ||
| 2014 | Aaha Kalyanam | Akhilan | |
| 2015 | Yatchan | Logu | |
| Vellaiya Irukiravan Poi Solla Maatan | Varma | ||
| 2017 | Kavan | Ashok | |
| 2022 | Trigger | Prabhakaran's brother | |
| 2025 | Oho Enthan Baby | Astrologer | Uncredited appearance; also director |
| Maareesan | Siva Selvam | ||
| 2026 | G.D.N | Cameo |
Director
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Modern Love Chennai | Prime Video web series, director of episode "Kaadhal Enbadhu Kannula Heart Irukkura Emoji" |
| 2025 | Oho Enthan Baby | |
| 2026 | G.D.N |
References
- ^ "A talent still to get its due". News Today. Archived from the original on 28 March 2005. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ "Five Star". Archived from the original on 19 November 2002.
- ^ "5 Star-Krishna Kumar". Archived from the original on 25 February 2003.
- ^ "Five Star". The Hindu. 11 October 2002. Archived from the original on 30 June 2003.
- ^ "Kamal to do it for the first time to help AIDS patients". 21 September 2015. Archived from the original on 10 August 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ Entertainment Desk (18 February 2025). "R Madhavan's GD Naidu biopic titled GDN; Krishnakumar Ramakumar to helm the project". The Indian Express. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
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