# Krishna (Malayalam actor)

Krishna is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Malayalam films. He made his acting debut at the age of 14 as a child artist in the Malayalam film Napoleon. His debuted as a lead actor with the 1997 film Rishyasringan alongside Bhanupriya.

## Personal life

Krishna was born in Kainakary, Alappuzha, Kerala, India to Mohan Divakaran and Radhalakshmi. He is the grandson of actress Lalitha and cousin to actors Shobhana Chandrakumar Pillai and Vineeth. He attended Bhavans Vidya Mandir School in Elamakkara, before pursuing a degree in arts at Sacred Heart College, Thevara.
Krishna is married to Sikha, who is an advocate in the Kerala High Court. The couple has a son, Shiv, and a daughter Gouri. The family currently reside in Kochi. He is the owner of Tandoor Chillies restaurant in Kochi.

## Filmography

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
* All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1994 | Napoleon | | Child artist |
| 1997 | Rishyasringan | Arun | Debut as lead actor |
| 1997 | Sneha Saamraajyam | | Segment: Punnaaram Kuyil |
| 1998 | Daya | Mansoor | |
| 1998 | Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu | Jithu | |
| 1998 | Harikrishnans | Sudarshanan's friend | |
| 1999 | Independence | Krishnan Mukundan | |
| 1999 | Vazhunnor | Tony | |
| 2000 | Melevaryathe Malakhakkuttikal | Sarath | |
| 2001 | Mazhamegha Pravukal | Sreekuttan/Dadasaheb | |
| 2001 | Piriyadha Varam Vendum | Praveen Raj | Tamil film |
| 2001 | Shahjahan | Raja | Tamil film |
| 2001 | Saari | | |
| 2002 | Punnagai Desam | Ashok Kumar | Tamil film |
| 2002 | Snehithan | Anand Xavier | |
| 2003 | Thillana Thillana | Bobby | |
| 2003 | Margam | | |
| 2003 | Saudhamini | | |
| 2003 | Dhad Dhad | | Kannada film |
| 2006 | Shyaamam | | |
| 2008 | Mizhikal Sakshi | Ambili | |
| 2009 | Chemistry | Dr. Unni | |
| 2010 | Avan | | |
| 2010 | Kanyakumari Express | Ajayan | |
| 2010 | Raama Raavanan | Sundaram | |
| 2010 | College Days | Rohit Menon | |
| 2011 | Traffic | Jikku | |
| 2011 | August 15 | Mohan Issac | |
| 2012 | Ee Thirakkinidayil | Joby Mathew | |
| 2012 | Cinema Company | Johnny | |
| 2012 | Rasaleela | Unni | |
| 2012 | Banking Hours 10 to 4 | Roy Mathew | |
| 2012 | The Hitlist | Anand | |
| 2013 | Hotel California | Rashid | |
| 2013 | 10:30 am Local Call | Roy Thomas | |
| 2013 | Dracula 2012 | Benny IPS | |
| 2013 | Pakaram | Arif | |
| 2013 | Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla | Krishnakumar IAS | |
| 2013 | August Club | | |
| 2013 | Ms. Lekha Tharoor Kanunnathu | Sanjay | |
| 2013 | Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Jikku | Tamil film |
| 2014 | Little Superman | CI Shivan | |
| 2014 | Street Light | | |
| 2015 | Nirnayakam | Airport passenger | Cameo appearance |
| 2015 | Chirakodinja Kinavukal | Doctor | Cameo appearance |
| 2015 | Loham | Jayaram Shenoy | |
| 2017 | Achayans | Giri | Cameo appearance |
| 2018 | Chalakkudykkaran Changathy | Sakir | |
| 2019 | Safe | Nishanth Nair | |
| 2019 | Helen | Car passenger | Cameo appearance |
| 2021 | Drishyam 2 | Forensic Surgeon | |
| 2022 | CBI 5 | Doctor | |
| 2022 | Pathonpatham Noottandu | Diwan Peshkar Kalyana Krishnan | |
| 2022 | A Ranjith Cinema | ACP Dinesh Raj | |
| 2023 | 2018 | Sub Collector | |
| 2024 | Anand Sreebala | Coroner | Coroner |

## Television career
### As actor

* Sthreejanmam (Surya TV)
* Akkare Akkare (Surya TV)
* Megham (Asianet)
* Amma Manasu (Asianet)
* Mandharam (Kairali TV)
* Ivide
* Pookkaalam (Surya TV)
* Sayvinte Makkal (Mazhavil Manorama)
* Pokkuveyil (Flowers)
* Kabani (Zee Keralam)
* Kerala Samajam : Oru Pravasi Kadha (Asianet)
* Thinkalkalamaan (Surya TV)
* Swantham Sujatha (Surya TV)
* Valsalyam (Zee Keralam)

### As Judge

* Pachakarani (Kairali TV)
* Vivel Big Break (Surya TV)
* Celebrity Kitchen Magic (Kairali TV)
* Celebrity Kitchen Magic Season 2 (Kairali TV)
* Celebrity Kitchen Magic Season 3 (Kairali TV)