Biografia

After performing a variety of roles with several actors of yesteryear Tamil cinema, he experienced renewed interest thanks to actor Kamal Haasan who believed newer audiences should not miss watching such talent.

'Kaka' Radhakrishnan acted seven decades in theatre and cinema.

His elder brother Manickavinayakamoorthy, who had started earning a living by working as an engine driver for his father's railway department, began to educate Radhakrishnan, but he was not interested in studies and began his acting journey by joining a theatre group, where he developed an interest in street drama.

His short physique and ability to use his eyes readily to convey different emotions made him a sought-after comedian in his earlier days.

Radhakrishnan acted in over 400 films which include Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films.