Neelu
R. Neelakantan, best known by his stage name Neelu, was an Indian actor known for his comedy and supporting role performances in Tamil cinema, television and theatre. He has acted in over 7,000 plays and 160 films. He died on 10 May 2018 in Chennai.
Career
Neelu started acting in school plays from school days, continuing through his college days at Vivekananda College. He along with Ambi 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 debut 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.Filmography
This is partial filmography. you can expand it| No | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1969 | Aayiram Poi | Neelakanda Sasthri | Debut |
| 1971 | Arunodhayam | Rowdy Ranga | |
| 1971 | Nootrukku Nooru | ||
| 1971 | Muhammad bin Tughluq | Thathachari | |
| 1971 | Sabatham | ||
| 1972 | Thaikku Oru Pillai | ||
| 1972 | Mr. Sampath | ||
| 1973 | Arangetram | a music teacher | |
| 1973 | Bharatha Vilas | ||
| 1973 | Gouravam | Neelakandan | |
| 1973 | Then Sindhudhe Vaanam | ||
| 1974 | Ore Satchi | ||
| 1974 | Paatha Poojai | ||
| 1975 | Cinema Paithiyam | Kadha kaalatchebam singer | |
| 1976 | Satyam | ||
| 1976 | Payanam | ||
| 1976 | Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna? | ||
| 1976 | Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal | ||
| 1976 | Rojavin Raja | College Professor | |
| 1978 | Velum Mayilum Thunai | ||
| 1978 | Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai | ||
| 1979 | Devathai | ||
| 1981 | Netrikkan | Doctor | |
| 1981 | Lorry Driver Rajakannu | ||
| 1982 | Kadhalithu Paar | ||
| 1983 | Thanga Magan | ||
| 1983 | Nenjamellam Neeye | ||
| 1984 | Nirabarathi | ||
| 1986 | Vivahithare Ithile | ||
| 1988 | Katha Nayagan | Head clark | |
| 1992 | Kaviya Thalaivan | ||
| 1993 | Amma Ponnu | ||
| 1993 | Mutrugai | ||
| 1994 | Pudhiya Mannargal | ||
| 1996 | Avvai Shanmughi | Judge | |
| 1996 | Vetri Vinayagar | Gurukulam Head | |
| 1997 | Suryavamsam | Doctor | |
| 1998 | Kaathala Kaathala | ||
| 2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | ||
| 2001 | Dheena | Restaurant Owner | |
| 2002 | Jjunction | ||
| 2002 | Pammal K. Sambandam | Police inspector | |
| 2002 | Panchatanthiram | Ammini Iyappan Nair's Father | |
| 2003 | Priyamaana Thozhi | ||
| 2005 | Anniyan | Ananthanarayanan, secretary of the Sangeetha Academy | |
| 2006 | Jerry | ||
| 2006 | Rendu | ||
| 2007 | Veerappu | ||
| 2013 | Kalyana Samayal Saadham | ||
| 2014 | Irumbu Kuthirai | Manobala's father | |
| 2016 | Trisha Illana Nayanthara | ||
| 2017 | Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan | Neelu Thatha | Last film |
Television
- Engey Brahmanan
- Vidathu Sirippu