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.
Known For
| Birth Location | Manjeri, Kerala, India |
|---|---|
| Born |
Movies
Kalyana Samayal Saadham
as Meera's uncle
2013
2006
2006
Anniyan
as Ananthanarayanan
2005
Priyamaana Thozhi
as Ashok's Sister-in-Law's Father
2003
Panchatanthiram
as Ammini Iyappan Nair's Father
2002
2002
Dheena
as Restaurant Owner
2001
1998
1997
1996
Vetri Vinayagar
as Gurukulam Head
1996
1995
1994
Amma Ponnu
as College principal
1993
Kaaviya Thalaivan
as Ranga Bashyam
1992
1992
1989
1988
Velum Mayilum Thunai
as Advocate Appalachari
1979
1977
1976
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal
as Ganesan - Ganga's brother
1975
1975
Kaliyuga Kannan
as Lord Krishna
1974
1973
Arangetram
as Music teacher
1973
1971
1971
Aayiram Poi
as Neelakanda Sasthri, Cameo Appearance
1969
R. Neelakantan hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows