R. Krishnan (1909–1997) and S. Panju (1915–1984), collectively referred to as Krishnan–Panju, were Indian film directors. The duo directed more than 50 films in South Indian languages and in Hindi.
Early life R. Krishnan was born on 18 July 1909 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Previously, he was in charge of the laboratory in Pakshiraja Studios (then known as Kandhan studio) in Coimbatore.
S. Panju was born on 24 January 1915 as Panchapakesan in Umayalpuram near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. Previously, he worked as an assistant editor under P. K. Raja Sandow and as assistant director under Ellis R. Dungan. He was also a film editor who edited films under the name Punjabi or Panjabi.
Career They both worked for the Tamil film Araichimani or Manuneethi Chozhan (1942), which was directed by P. K. Raja Sandow in Kandhan Studio. Krishnan and Panju became friends at this time. Later, when Raja Sandow saw their skills, he gave them his next project Poompavai. The film Poompavai (1944) was their first directorial venture. In 1947, they directed Paithiyakkaran to support N. S. Krishnan's drama troupe, when he was jailed in the Lakshmikanthan murder case. After his acquittal, N. S. Krishnan also starred in the film. In 1949, they made Nallathambi, inspired by Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, in which C. N. Annadurai, who later became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, debuted as a script writer. In 1952, they made Parasakthi, for which the dialogues were written by M. Karunanidhi, who also later became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Parasakthi became a cult film in Tamil cinema and influenced the emergence of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, a regional party, as a political force in Tamil Nadu. They also made Hindi films such as Bhabhi and Shaadi. They received the Kalaimamani award in 1960.
Personal lives Krishnan has sons and daughters, among his sons is film director K. Subash, who died in 2016 at the age of 57.
Deaths On 6 April 1984, S. Panju died in Chennai. Krishnan did not make any films after Panju's death. On 17 July 1997, Krishnan died in Chennai.
Filmography
As Director
Year Film Language Ref. 1944 Poompavai Tamil 1947 Paithiyakkaran Tamil 1949 Nallathambi Tamil 1949 Ratnakumar Tamil 1952 Parasakthi Tamil 1953 Kangal Tamil 1954 Ratha Kanneer Tamil 1955 Santhasakku Kannada 1956 Kula Dheivam Tamil 1957 Pudhaiyal Tamil 1957 Bhabhi Hindi 1958 Mamiyar Mechina Marumagal Tamil 1959 Barkha Hindi 1960 Thilakam Tamil 1960 Deivapiravi Tamil 1960 Bindiya Hindi 1961 Suhag Sindoor Hindi 1962 Shaadi Hindi 1962 Man-Mauji Hindi 1962 Annai Tamil 1963 Kunkhumam Tamil 1964 Vazhkai Vazhvatharke Tamil 1964 Server Sundaram Tamil 25th Film 1964 Mera Qasoor Kya Hai Hindi Bahaar Films, Bombay 1965 Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum Tamil 1966 Laadla Hindi 1966 Leta Manasulu Telugu 1966 Petralthan Pillaiya Tamil 1968 Do Kaliyaan Hindi 1968 Uyarndha Manithan Tamil 1969 Annaiyum Pithavum Tamil 1970 Engal Thangam Tamil 1970 Anadhai Anandhan Tamil 1971 Main Sunder Hoon Hindi 1971 Rangarattinam Tamil 1972 Pillaiyo Pillai Tamil 1972 Idhaya Veenai Tamil 1973 Pookkari Tamil 1974 Samayalkaran Tamil 1974 Shaandaar Hindi 1974 Pathu Madha Bandham Tamil 1974 Kaliyuga Kannan Tamil 1975 Vaazhnthu Kaattugiren Tamil 1975 Kashmir Bullodu Telugu 1975 Anaya Vilakku Tamil 1976 Vazhvu En Pakkam Tamil 1977 Sonnathai Seiven Tamil 1977 Ilaya Thalaimurai Tamil 1977 Enna Thavam Seithan Tamil 1977 Chakravarthy Tamil 1978 Per Solla Oru Pillai Tamil 1978 Annapoorani Tamil 1979 Velli Ratham Tamil 50th Film 1979 Neela Malargal Tamil 1979 Nadagame Ulagam Tamil 1980 Mangala Nayagi Tamil 1980 Malarum Ninaivugal Tamil
As Editor (Panju only)
Year Film Language Ref. 1962 Annai Tamil 1963 Kunkhumam Tamil 1964 Server Sundaram Tamil
Awards Filmfare Award for Best Film - Tamil - Server Sundaram (1964)
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