Biografie

On April 25, 1947, along with actor M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, was acquitted of the murder of journalist Lakshmikantham.

He is considered as the "Charlie Chaplin of India.".

N.S. Krishan popularly known as Kalaivanar (Lover of arts) and also as NSK, was an Indian actor, comedian, playback singer and screenwriter in the early stages of the Tamil film industry - in the 1940s and 1950s.

N. S. Krishnan was accused in the Lakshmikanthan murder case along with the then-famous lead actor Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. This had a major impact on his artistic career. He was acquitted a few months before India gained independence. After spending approximately 30 months in prison, he was released and began acting in films again. However, a significant portion of his wealth had been depleted due to the legal proceedings.

N.S. Krishnan had been undergoing treatment for alcohol-induced hepatitis since 12 August 1957. He died at the General Hospital, Madras on 30 August 1957 following complications of the disease.