R. Neelakantan
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- July 26, 1936
- Died
- May 10, 2018
- Birthplace
- Manjeri, Kerala, India
R. Neelakantan started acting in school dramas from school days, continuing through his college days at Vivekananda College. He along with Ambi (Cho Ramaswamys brother) and Narayanasamy started Viveka Fine Arts. He acted in plays like Muhammad bin Tughluq, Endru Thaniyum Indha Sudandira Dhaagam, Quo Vadis, Unmayae Un Vilai Enna?, Yarukkum Vetkamillai. In 1966 he made his film début Aayiram Poi directed by Muktha Srinivasan. He has acted in plays along with Crazy Mohan, Cho Ramaswamy. He has also worked as production manager in Jerry. All through his career, he worked with V D Swamy before retiring from his day job after 40 years of service.
Filmography
Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan 2017
Actor
Trisha Illana Nayanthara 2015
Actor
Kalyana Samayal Saadham 2013
as Meera's uncle
Rendu 2006
Actor
Jerry 2006
Actor
Anniyan 2005
as Ananthanarayanan
Priyamaana Thozhi 2003
as Ashok's Sister-in-Law's Father
Panchatanthiram 2002
as Ammini Iyappan Nair's Father
Pammal K. Sambandam 2002
Actor
Dheena 2001
as Restaurant Owner
Kadhala Kadhala 1998
Actor
Suryavamsam 1997
Actor
Avvai Shanmugi 1996
as Judge
Vetri Vinayagar 1996
as Gurukulam Head
- Janatha Nagar Colony
Janatha Nagar Colony 1995
Actor
Pudhiya Mannargal 1994
Actor
- Amma Ponnu
Amma Ponnu 1993
as College principal
- Kaaviya Thalaivan
Kaaviya Thalaivan 1992
as Ranga Bashyam
- Naangal
Naangal 1992
Actor
Chinnappadass 1989
Actor
- Manasukkul Mathappu
Manasukkul Mathappu 1988
Actor
Kathanayagan 1988
Actor
Thanga Magan 1983
Actor
Paritchaikku Neramaachu 1982
as Bhagavathar
- Velum Mayilum Thunai
Velum Mayilum Thunai 1979
as Advocate Appalachari
- Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai 1978
Actor
- Annapoorni
Annapoorni 1978
as Rosie's father
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal 1977
as Ganesan - Ganga's brother
Pala Parikshai 1977
Actor
Sathyam 1976
Actor
- Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna?
Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna? 1976
Actor
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam 1975
as 'Lawyer' Kundu Kunchumani Iyer
Cinema Paithiyam 1975
Actor
Kaliyuga Kannan 1974
as Lord Krishna
Gauravam 1973
Actor
Arangetram 1973
as Music teacher
- Mr. Sampath
Mr. Sampath 1972
Actor
- Sabadham
Sabadham 1971
Actor
- Nootrukku Nooru
Nootrukku Nooru 1971
Actor
Muhammad bin Tughluq 1971
as Thathachari
Aayiram Poi 1969
as Neelakanda Sasthri
Credits from TMDB.