Five Star Krishna | |
|---|---|
| Born | Krishnakumar Ramakumar Chennai, India |
| Other name | Five Star Krishna |
| Occupations | actor Advertisement Film Maker |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse | Gowri Krishnakumar |
Krishnakumar Ramakumar, also credited as Five Star Krishna, is an Indian actor and director who has appeared in Tamil films in supporting roles. He made his debut in Mani Ratnam's production Five Star (2002), before playing pivotal roles in Thiruda Thirudi, Thirumalai, Arinthum Ariyamalum and Saravana.
Career
Krishna, who had previously apprenticed under Rajiv Menon as an assistant director,[1] was signed on by Susi Ganesan to appear in a leading role in Five Star, produced by Mani Ratnam.[2][3] Portraying a runaway husband, he won rave reviews with The Hindu's critic noting "there are scenes where he could have underplayed his emotions a little — but surely the young man has talent".[4] After winning good reviews for his performance in Five Star, Krishna followed it up playing supporting roles in films including Cheran's Autograph and as a student leader in Mani Ratnam's Aaytha Ezhuthu, while also appearing as Dhanush's brother in the romantic comedy, Thiruda Thirudi. He has since then notably appeared in projects directed by Vishnuvardhan, featuring in four consecutive ventures.
He has balanced appearances in films alongside his advertisement production house. Krishna has directed commercial advertisements featuring Kamal Haasan.[5], Dhanush, Trisha, Prakash Raj, Nayanthara, Anirudh, Urvashi, Jyothika, Vijay Sethupathi, Samantha, Allu Arjun, Ali, Ilayaraja, Naga Chaitanya, Mohan Lal, Karthi and Rashmika.
In 2023, Krishna directed an episode "Kaadhal Enbadhu Kannula Heart Irukkura Emoji (transl. Love is a Heart-eyed emoji)" in Tamil-language romantic anthology television series Modern Love Chennai.
In 2025, Krishna directed a breezy romantic drama Oho Enthan Baby which released in theatres on 11 July 2025. The post-theatrical streaming rights have been acquired by Netflix.
Krishna is currently directing a biopic titled GDN based on legendary Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu with R Madhavan playing the title role.[6]
Filmography
Actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Five Star | Ilango | |
| 2003 | Thiruda Thirudi | Vasu's brother | |
| Thirumalai | Krishna | ||
| 2004 | Autograph | Kamalakannan | |
| Aaytha Ezhuthu | Trilok | ||
| 2005 | Arinthum Ariyamalum | Krishna | |
| Daas | Naseer | ||
| 2006 | Aathi | Suicide Victim | |
| Saravana | Krish | ||
| Pattiyal | Krishna | ||
| 2007 | Ninaithaley | Narayanan | |
| 2008 | Jayamkondaan | Krishna | |
| Seval | |||
| 2009 | Ananda Thandavam | Krishna | |
| Sarvam | Krishna | ||
| Naan Avan Illai 2 | Mahalakshmi's husband | ||
| 2010 | Thillalangadi | Venkat | |
| Vaadaa | Muthu | ||
| 2011 | Aaranya Kaandam | Astrologer | |
| Yuvan Yuvathi | Krishna | ||
| 2013 | Madras Cafe | Bomb Maker | |
| Moodar Koodam | Naaikaran | ||
| Arrambam | Mango | ||
| 2014 | Aaha Kalyanam | Akhilan | |
| 2015 | Yatchan | Logu | |
| Vellaiya Irukiravan Poi Solla Maatan | Varma | ||
| 2017 | Kavan | Ashok | |
| 2022 | Trigger | Prabhakaran's brother | |
| 2025 | Oho Enthan Baby | Astrologer | Uncredited appearance; also director |
| Maareesan | Siva Selvam |
Director
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Modern Love Chennai | Prime Video web series, director of episode "Kaadhal Enbadhu Kannula Heart Irukkura Emoji" |
| 2025 | Oho Enthan Baby | |
| 2026 | G.D.N |
References
- "A talent still to get its due". News Today. Archived from the original on 28 March 2005. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- "Five Star". Archived from the original on 19 November 2002.
- "5 Star-Krishna Kumar". Archived from the original on 25 February 2003.
- "Five Star". The Hindu. 11 October 2002. Archived from the original on 30 June 2003.
- "Kamal to do it for the first time to help AIDS patients". 21 September 2015. Archived from the original on 10 August 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- Entertainment Desk (18 February 2025). "R Madhavan's GD Naidu biopic titled GDN; Krishnakumar Ramakumar to helm the project". The Indian Express. Retrieved 26 June 2026.