R. Neelakantan
ActingAbout R. Neelakantan
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.
R. Neelakantan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of R. Neelakantan reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of R. Neelakantan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 53% of R. Neelakantan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Naangal, which stands out as a key performance.
Best R. Neelakantan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from R. Neelakantan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie R. Neelakantan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
R. Neelakantan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of R. Neelakantan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring R. Neelakantan is "Naangal" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has R. Neelakantan acted in?
R. Neelakantan has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by R. Neelakantan?
Other notable films include "Kaliyuga Kannan", "Kathanayagan", and "Kaaviya Thalaivan".