Suresh Krishna (born 5 April) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry, known for his various roles as supporting actor in earlier negative performances and character roles. He is noted for his performances in Christian Brothers, Praja, Manju Poloru Penkutti, Pazhassi Raja and Kutty Srank.
Personal life Suresh Krishna was born on 5 April, the youngest of six children, to Balakrishna Panicker and Parvathy in the temple town of Guruvayoor in Thrissur district. His father was working with the Tamil Nadu Government in the irrigation department and the family migrated to Tamil Nadu. Suresh was educated in Chennai.
He is married to Dr. Sree Lakshmi, a professor, in Kochi with two children. Currently he resides at Thrippunithura with his family.
Career Suresh's first acting role was in a Tamil serial in Doordarshan, produced by Madhumohan in 1990. In 1995, Suresh's played the legendary Thiruvalluvar, earning him instant recognition across Tamil Nadu. He was working in Tamil films and television from Chennai when he was offered a chance to debut in Malayalam, acting in the serial Sthree Janmam. His next role was as Balashankar in K. K. Rajeev's Swapnam. His performance as the lovelorn husband fetched him numerous awards including the Asianet Cine Award for The Best Actor. He then played Surya, in Orma, which was aired on Asianet and went on to become one of his best works on the small screen.
Film career In 1993, Suresh made his debut on the Malayalam big screen in Chamayam. Since then he has acted in a slew of Malayalam films with major directors and stars, including; Kamal (in Manju poloru Penkutty and Rapakkal ); Santhosh Sivan (in Ananthabhadram), Ranjith ( in Paleri Manikyam, Kerala Cafe and Indian Rupee), Joshiy (Christian Brothers ), Shaji N. Karun (in Kutty Srank ) and Hariharan in his film PazhassiRaja.
The character roles of "Kaitheri Ambu" from Pazhassi Raja and "Loni Aasan" from Kutty Srank were milestones in his career. His performance as Loni Asaan won him a Film Fare nomination for the Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Besides his roles as a supporting actor, he is noted for his strong negative characters starting with the villain "Shekarankutty" from Karumadikuttan, the lecherous stepfather "Mohan" from Manju Poloru Penkutti, the cruel "Kishanchand" from Banaras, the don "Paruthikkadan Shaji" from The Metro, the villainous "Manikunju" from Pappi Appacha and the scheming GeorgeKutty from Christian Brothers.
2014 saw him work with director Renjith in Njan in a role that showcased his abilities as an actor.
In 2024, he found sudden new popularity on social media, following a wave of memes highlighting the nature of deceit and manipulation done by the characters he had portrayed, branding him the title 'Convincing star'.
Producer Suresh has also become a producer through Thakkali Films, along with actor Biju Menon, director Shajoon Kariyal, scriptwriter Sachi and cinematographer P. Sukumar. Their first release Chettayees starring Lal, Biju Menon, Suresh Krishna, P. Sukumar, Sunil Babu and Miya was released in November 2012. The movie marked a further exploration of his skills from villain style roles to comedy.
Filmography Films
All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted. Year Title Role Notes 1993 Chamayam Uncredited Role 1996 Yuvathurki Uncredited Role 2000 Pottu Amman Prathmipadhi Tamil debut 2001 Karumadikkuttan Shekharan Debut Film Rakshasa Rajavu Mohammed Ibrahim Praja Unni Pisharodi 2002KuberanSanjay ChathurangamKozhuvanal JoseEe Bhargavi Nilayam OnnamanRamanik 2003Pattanathil SundaranSasidharan War and Love Major Rajendran 2004VajramRaghuManju Poloru Penkutty MohanSathyam Mambilly Prakash Menon 2005 Rappakal Sudhi Rajamanikyam Ramesh Maanikyan Rajendran Anandabhadram Police Inspector 2006 Rashtram Mukundan Thuruppu Gulan Unnithan's Son Chess Adv. Raj Mohan Yes Your Honour A.C.P. Prakash 2007Flash Bhadran Sooryan Cherian Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri Vijayabhanu Paradesi Ravi Tharakan2008Thirakkatha Doctor Shahid Kanichukulangarayil CBI James George2009Ivar Vivahitharayal Manager of MIF Group Special AppearanceBanaras Kishanchand Chemistry Father Vattaparambil T. D. Dasan Std. VI B Ramankutty Ee Pattanathil Bhootham Robins Kerala Cafe In the Segment NostalgiaKerala Varma Pazhassi Raja Kaitheri Ambu Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha D.Y.S.P. Madhavan 2010Thanthonni Nelson Kutty Srank Loni Ashan Again Kasargod Khader Bhai Ameer Ajmal Pramani Mangattu Vikraman Paappi Appacha Manikunju Kaaryasthan Susheelan 2011 The Metro Paruthikkadan Shaji Sahasram Sudheer Arjunan Saakshi Salim Mamen Christian Brothers George Kutty Venicile Vyapari Chungathara Aniyappan Mohabbath Manikiakkallu Indian Rupee Chandrashekar Menon 2012 Father's Day Shikari Abdulla Kalikaalam Gouthaman Nair Mallu Singh Ananthan Ulakam Chuttum Valiban Dhathan Naughty Professor Thappana Chettiyar Sivan Chettayees Roopesh Krishna 2013 Entry Police Commissioner Climax Ramkumar(R.K.) Ezhamathe Varavu Forest Ranger Ginger Harinarayanan Honey Bee Father Collins Kadal Kadannu Oru Mathukkutty Soman and himself Dual Role Memories Vinod Krishna 2014 Njaan Achan Praise the Lord C.I. Balakrishnan Villali Veeran Gautaman Viswanathan 2015Loham Shaji Bhaskar Anarkali Aatta Koya2016Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti Menon a.k.a. BhagavaanThoppil Joppan Roy Swarna Kaduva Divakaran Leela Devassi 2017Puthan Panam Manager Ramana Honey Bee 2: Celebrations Father Collin's Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol Augustine Sherlock Toms Pradeep Ramaleela Theekuni Chandran 2018 Uncle Vishwan Orayiram Kinakkalal Abraham Mathan Drama Philip John Chako (Monichan) Aanakkallan C.I. Bruselee Rajan Padayottam Baba 2019 Ganagandharvan Shyamaprasad Mamangam Pokkar Jack & Daniel Jerald Mathew Driving Licence Actor Bhadran Nalpathiyonnu (41) Ravi Nambiar 2021 One M.L.A. Nilamel Rajan TsunamiFransis Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham Moidu 2022 Kotthu Ninan Punnose Pathonpatham Noottandu Panikkasseri Parameswara Kaimal Varaal Gafoor Rowther 2023 Vellari Pattanam Alex Vettukala Thrishanku Biju 2024 Nadikar Paily Chettan aka PK Super Zindagi Da Vinci Rifle Club Dr. Lazar 2025 Besty Jabbar Maranamass Jithin Kumar/Jikku Flask Judge Venkatesh Balaji Raveendra Nee Evide? Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira Nidhi's father Haal 2026 Masthishka Maranam Charlie Bethlehem Kudumba Unit
Web series Year Title Role Notes 2024 Jai Mahendran Aravindan
Awards and nominations Nominations 2011 -Filmfare Awards South- Best Supporting Actor (Kutty Srank)
Television serials year Title Channel Language Notes1998 Madhu Mohan's SerialDD ChennaiTamil1999ThiruvalluvarDD PodhigaiTamil1998-2000Sthree AsianetMalayalam2002 Sarada AsianetMalayalam2002AbhayamSurya TVMalayalam2003 Swapnam AsianetMalayalamAsian Paints Apex Ultima Asianet Family TV Awards 2005 for The best son-in-law role2004Megham AsianetMalayalam2004Dambathya geethangal AsianetMalayalam2005Kudipaka AsianetMalayalam2005-2006Orma AsianetMalayalam2006Minnaram AsianetMalayalam2006LakshyamAsianetMalayalam2007DayaKairali TVMalayalam2007 Thulabharam Surya TVMalayalam
References
External links
Suresh Krishna at MSI Official website