Krishna Prasad N. P. is an Indian actor and agriculturist, who appears in Malayalam films and television. He made his acting debut as a teen in 1984 with a bit part in K. G. George's Panchavadi Palam. His debut credited role came in Padmarajan's 1988 drama Moonnam Pakkam. Since then, he has acted in over 150 films.
He played a leading role in Venal Kinavukal (1991) directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, as well as in the TV serial Vritthandham on Doordarshan. Although he has predominantly been cast in supporting roles, Prasad has collaborated with a wide range of filmmakers, including Adoor Gopalakrishnan, A. K. Lohithadas, Sibi Malayil, Priyadarshan, Anjali Menon, Dr. Biju, Lal Jose, Martin Prakkat, Abrid Shine, and Midhun Manuel Thomas.
Prasad ventured into paddy cultivation in 2007. In 2010, he won Karshakamitra award from the Government of Kerala for farming. Prasad has served as a member of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, and Kerala Lalithakala Akademi.
Early life Krishna Prasad was born into a traditional agriculturist family and has two siblings. His ancestral home is located at Anchuvilakku, Perunna, Changanassery. His father, N. P. Unnipilla was a teacher, social worker, and agriculturist. Prasad began acting at the age of eight, when he portrayed a 70-year-old man in the stage drama Prism. He remained actively involved in theatre thereafter, which eventually paved the way for his entry into cinema. He was a two-time recipient of the Best Actor award at the Mahatma Gandhi University youth festival, and is a graduate of Mahatma Gandhi University.
Acting career Prasad has acted in over 150 films. He made his acting debut as a teen in 1984 with K. G. George's Panchavadi Palam, playing a bit part as a charlatan's disciple. His father also appeared in the film. It was followed by his debut credited role in Padmarajan's 1988 drama Moonnam Pakkam. He worked with Padmarajan again in a prominent role in Season (1989). He was then cast in a leading role in K. S. Sethumadhavan-directed drama Venal Kinavukal written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. Around the same time, he played the leading role in the television serial Vritthandham on Doordarshan.
In 1997, he acted alongside Sivaji Ganesan in Oru Yathramozhi. He has also acted in Malayalam television serials. He won Critics award for his acting in the serial Samaksham. He also acted in serials such as Nalukettu, Sthree, Samayam among others. He played an antagonistic role in the 2008 drama Mizhikal Sakshi.
Prasad was appointed as a member of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, and Kerala Lalithakala Akademi.
Farming Prasad ventured into paddy cultivation in 2007. He also cultivates plantain and tapioca. He holds a Kisan Credit Card. Prasad has also been involved as a social activist in agricultural field, in issues related to Kuttanad Package and paddy field fund. In 2008, he conducted an event called Bhakshyasurakshakkayi Karshakakkoottaima (farmers community for food security) for honouring farmers which was attended by thousands of farmers, who were honoured by wearing ponnada. A class seven question paper of SSA involved a question about Krishna Prasad as a farmer.
In 2010, he won Karshakamitra award from the Government of Kerala. In 2023, Prasad joined fellow farmers in protesting the non-payment for their produce sold to Supplyco, which offered them unsolicited loans in place of cash payments.
Personal life Krishna Prasad is married to Reshmi. They have two children—Prarthana Krishna and Prapancha Krishna. He resides in Perunna, Changanassery. In 2020, he started a YouTube channel called Karshakasree Krishna Prasad.
Filmography
Films Year Title Role Notes 1984 Panchavadi Palam Swami's disciple Bit part 1986 Ambadi Thannilorunni Deepu's Friend 1988 Moonnam Pakkam Sreedharan Debut credited role 1989 Season Housekeeper 1991 Venal Kinavukal Subramanya Iyyer/Subbudu Leading role 1992 Kamaladalam Ayalathe Adheham Sudheeran/Sudhi 1993 Johnny Antony 1994 Pavithram Student Pakshe Sukrutham 1995 Kusruthikaatu Rajeev Thacholi Varghese Chekavar Prasad Arabia Villager 1996 Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran Manoj Kanjirappally Kariachan James 1997 Oru Yathramozhi Unni/Namboothiri Kutti Adukkala Rahasyam Angaadi Paattu Manikyakoodaram 1998 Meenathil Thalikettu Sudhi Kanmadam Ravi Nakshatratharattu Prakash Amma Ammaayiyamma Balachandran 2000 Summer Palace 2001 Nakshathragal Parayathirunnathu 2003 Mr. Brahmachari Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum 2004 Wanted Vettam Hotel manager 2005 Iruvattam Manavaatti Naran 2006 Mahasamudram Thampi 2007 Nanma Ramankutty 2008 Mizhikal Sakshi Feroz 2009 Oru Pennum Randaanum Pankiyamma's baby's father 2010 Shikkar Chaverpada Suryanarayanan Potti/Badhusha Khan 2011 The Filmstaar Kishore 2012 Orange Parudeesa Johny 2013 Black Forest ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi Showroom Manager God for Sale Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus Geethaanjali 2014 Raktharakshassu 3D Bangalore Days Kuttan's uncle Perariyathavar Bus conductor Aamayum Muyalum Kaikambakaran 2015 Fireman Fireman Prasad Monsoon Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal Reporter Venukumar 2016 Hello Namasthe Musthafa Vettah Pinneyum Photographer Oppam Raghavan Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho Bank manager Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu 2017 Sakhavu Advocate 1971: Beyond Borders Sahadevan's friend 2018 Oru Kuttanadan Blog Mankombu Mandharam Rajesh's friend Madhuramee Yathra 2019 Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu Mathew Koshy Oru Nakshathramulla Aakasham Ittymaani: Made in China Doctor 2021 Nayattu Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea Translator 2022 Meppadiyan Mahaveeryar Krishnanunni Pathonpatham Noottandu Narayana Namboothiri Shefeekkinte Santhosham Shamsu 2023 Maheshum Marutiyum Dasappan 1921: Puzha Muthal Puzha Vare 2024 Abraham Ozler MRI technician Ezhuthola Krishnan Ashaan Bad Boyz Badusha Khan Kadha Innuvare 2025 Get-Set Baby
Television Year Title Role Network Vritthandham Doordarshan Leading role 1998 Sthree Asianet Samayam Pottan Narayanan Asianet Samaksham 2008 – 2010 Shri Mahabhagavatham Nakulan Asianet2018Makkal (TV series)GopanMazhavil Manorama 2021 Room No. 54 ZEE5 Web series2023-2024Balanum RamayumMazhavil Manorama
Awards and nominations He has won Critics award for his acting in the television serial Samaksham. In 2010, he won Karshakamitra award from the Government of Kerala, recognising his efforts in farming.
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