| Vijay Krishnaraj | |
| Other Names: | Krishnaraj, R Krishnan |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Occupation: | Film Actor, Film Maker, Story Writer, Television Actor |
| Years Active: | 1979 – present |
| Notable Works: | Rosappu Ravikkaikari, Kalthoon, Ranuva Veeran, Rajathi Rojakili, Madurai Veeran Enga Saami, Annan Ennada Thambi Ennada |
| Television: | Bommalattam, Parijatham, Lakshmi Vandhachu, Pandavar Illam, Rekka Katti Parakkudhu Manasu, Kairasi Kudumbam |
Vijay Krishnaraj, also known as R Krishnan, is an Indian actor, writer, director, who is working in Tamil Films and Television industry. He made his debut in Tamil cinema as story writer and dialogue writer of Rosappu Ravikkaikari film in 1979. He made his acting debut in the Tamil film Rajathi Rojakili along with Sulakshana, directed by S. Devarajan. He has acted over 100 films.[1] [2]
He was born in Tiruchengode, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu. He started his career as story writer in the film Rosappu Ravikkaikari. His notable movie for his story and dialogue such as Rosappu Ravikkaikari, Kalthoon and Ranuva Veeran. Later, he has acted as supporting role in Rajathi Rojakili in 1985. He has written screenplay six films for Veteran Telugu film director Ragavendara Rao. His some well known films such Aavathum Pennale Azhivathum Pennale, Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye, Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran, Sandhana Kaatru, Vaanmathi, Vaimaye Vellum. His performances in many films were lauded especially in Annan Ennada Thambi Ennada.[3] [4]
In the early 2000s gradually he moved to act in television series in Tamil. Currently, he is doing many Tamil serials. His Tamil serials list are below:[5]
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aanandh | ||||
| 1999–2000 | Kudumbam | Sun TV | ||
| 2001–2002 | Gopuram | |||
| 2001–2003 | Varam | |||
| 2010 | Poovilangu | also Director | Vijay TV | |
| 2011–2012 | Parijatham | |||
| 2012–2013 | Pillai Nila | Sun TV | ||
| Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri | Kalaignar TV | |||
| 2012–2016 | Bommalattam | Dhandapani | Sun TV | |
| 2015–2017 | Lakshmi Vandhachu | Natamai Nachimuthu | Vijay TV | |
| Kairasi Kudumbam | Jaya TV | |||
| 2017 | Ganga | Sun TV | ||
| 2017–2018 | Rekka Katti Parakkudhu Manasu | Zee Tamil | ||
| Mullum Malarum | ||||
| 2018–2020 | Ponmagal Vanthal | Shanmugam | Star Vijay | |
| 2019 | Chandrakumari | Manickam | Sun TV | |
| 2019–2023 | Pandavar Illam | Velan | ||
| 2019–2020 | Gokulathil Seethai | Krishnamoorthy | Zee Tamil | |
| 2020 | Chandralekha | Manickam | Sun TV | |
| 2021–2022 | Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal | Natarajan | Zee Tamil | |
| 2022–Present | Sevanthi | Sun TV |
As actor
| 1985 | Rajathi Rojakili | Seenu Thevar | ||
| 1986 | Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu | Pakkiri | ||
| 1988 | Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye | |||
| 1988 | Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran | |||
| 1989 | Ninaivu Chinnam | |||
| 1989 | Dharmam Vellum | Vishwanath | ||
| 1990 | Vaazhkai Chakkaram | |||
| 1990 | Pulan Visaranai | |||
| 1990 | Sandhana Kaatru | |||
| 1990 | Velai Kidaichuduchu | |||
| 1990 | Madurai Veeran Enga Saami | |||
| 1992 | Annan Ennada Thambi Ennada | |||
| 1993 | Madurai Meenakshi | |||
| 1993 | Ezhai Jaathi | |||
| 1994 | Vandicholai Chinraasu | |||
| 1994 | Magudikkaran | |||
| 1995 | Chellakannu | |||
| 1996 | Vaanmathi | |||
| 1996 | Aavathum Pennale Azhivathum Pennale | |||
| 1997 | Rettai Jadai Vayasu | |||
| 1997 | Kalyana Vaibhogam | |||
| 1997 | Vaimaye Vellum | |||
| 1997 | Ratchagan | |||
| 1998 | Bhagavath Singh | |||
| 2000 | Thai Poranthachu | |||
| 2000 | Vallarasu | |||
| 2000 | Ninaivellam Nee | |||
| 2001 | Engalukkum Kaalam Varum | |||
| 2002 | Game | |||
| 2003 | Anjaneya | |||
| 2003 | Thirumalai | |||
| 2004 | Kuththu | |||
| 2005 | Jithan | |||
| 2006 | Kovai Brothers | |||
| 2006 | Ilakkanam | |||
| 2007 | Pirappu | |||
| 2007 | Periyar | |||
| 2008 | Pattaya Kelappu | |||
| 2008 | Thithikkum Ilamai | |||
| 2008 | Kodaikanal | |||
| 2008 | Vaitheeswaran | |||
| 2009 | Nesi | |||
| 2010 | Sivappu Mazhai | |||
| 2018 | Onaaigal Jakkiradhai | Anjali's father | ||
| 2019 | Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 | Politician |
As story and dialogue writer
| 1979 | Rosappu Ravikkaikari | Sivakumar, Deepa | Credited as Krishna | |
| 1980 | Oru Velladu Vengaiyagiradhu | Sivakumar, Saritha | ||
| 1981 | Kalthoon | Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya | ||
| 1981 | Ranuva Veeran | Rajinikanth, Sridevi | ||
| 1982 | Nenjangal | Sivaji Ganesan, Lakshmi, Manjula | ||
| 1982 | Oorum Uravum | Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya | ||
| 1985 | Rajathi Rojakili | Rajesh, Nalini | ||
| 1986 | Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu | Sivaji Ganesan, Pandiyan |
| 1982 | Kannodu Kan | Debut as director | ||
| 1984 | Simma Soppanam | Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Prabhu, Radha | ||
| 1985 | Thiramai | |||
| 1987 | Vaazhga Valarga | Radha Ravi | ||
| 1992 | Annan Ennada Thambi Ennada | |||
| 1994 | Thaatboot Thanjavur | |||