Ramesh Krishnan
Ramesh Krishnan is an Indian director, best known for Tamil cinema. Ramesh Krishnan began their career in 1994. With 30 credits to their name, Ramesh Krishnan remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Ramesh Krishnan is one of the most closely watched talents of their generation, with a rapidly growing body of acclaimed work.
Biography
Ramesh Balakrishnan (also credited as Ramesh Krishnan) is a Tamil cinema director who trained at the Film and Television Institute of Chennai. He directed Adharmam (1994), a Robin Hood-style action drama starring Murali, Ranjitha, and Nassar with music by Ilaiyaraaja, inspired by the real-life sandalwood smuggler Veerappan. His 2004 horror film Adhu, starring Sneha and scripted with Balakumaran, was a Tamil remake of the Pang Brothers' The Eye (2002) with music by Yuvan Shankar Raja. Beyond features, he directed Tamil serials including Mahabharatham on Sun TV and later held executive roles at UTV and ZEE5.
Ramesh Krishnan by the Numbers
If you watched every Ramesh Krishnan film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 9 hours. Most-paired with Vadivelu — 2 films together.
Filmography
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Collaboration Network
The Constellation
Top 2 most-paired collaborators. Bubble size and line thickness reflect how many films they share with Ramesh Krishnan.
Career Analytics
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Top Co-Actors
See all →Ramesh Krishnan has worked most frequently with Vadivelu (2 films), and Deva (2 films).
Did You Know?
Ramesh Krishnan is a former professional tennis player from India.
He is the son of Ramanathan Krishnan, also a former top Indian tennis player.
He reached the quarterfinals of both the Australian Open and the US Open in 1981 and 1987 respectively.
He was part of the Indian Davis Cup team that reached the final in 1987.
He won the junior Wimbledon title in 1979.
Legacy & Influence
Ramesh Krishnan is a former professional tennis player from India, not a figure in Indian cinema. He is the son of the legendary Indian tennis player Ramanathan Krishnan. Ramesh Krishnan had a distinguished tennis career, reaching a career-high singles ranking of World No. 23 in January 1985. He was known for his elegant, classic style of play, relying on precise groundstrokes, deft touch, and exceptional volleying skills rather than raw power. A significant highlight of his career was reaching the quarterfinals of both the Australian Open (1981) and the US Open (1981, 1987), defeating top players like Mats Wilander and defending champion Yannick Noah along the way. He was a key member of the Indian Davis Cup team for many years, playing a pivotal role in India reaching the final in 1987. His greatest contribution to Indian sport lies in being a bridge between the era of his father and the modern generation, upholding a tradition of skillful, intelligent tennis. Following his playing career, he has served as a Davis Cup captain and coach, mentoring younger Indian players and contributing to the development of the sport in the country. His legacy is that of a consummate sportsman who represented India with grace and success on the global stage through technical mastery and mental fortitude.