Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Then and Now: Suresh Krishna, The Scary Magician from 'Durga'
Do you remember the scary magician from the TV show 'Durga'?
For many kids who grew up in the 90s, that character was super spooky!
Even though the show was originally in Tamil, it was also made in Telugu and became very popular.
The actor who played the magician, Suresh Krishna, did such a good job that people were scared just by looking at him.
Before 'Durga,' he was in other movies, and after being the scary magician, he became a hero in Malayalam movies!
He even did other good roles later on.
This story is about how that one scary character made him famous and how his acting career changed over time.
The spiritual drama 'Durga', popular among '90s kids, evoked both fear and nostalgia.
Originally a Tamil film, 'Durga' was successfully dubbed and embraced by Telugu audiences.
Suresh Krishna's portrayal of a terrifying magician in 'Durga' left a lasting, chilling impression.
Krishna, a Malayalam actor, gained significant recognition in Telugu cinema for this role.
Following 'Durga,' Suresh Krishna transitioned to lead roles in Malayalam films and later took on strong character roles.
- Who
- Suresh Krishna, a Malayalam actor known for playing a terrifying magician.
- What
- His memorable and frightening portrayal of a magician in the spiritual drama 'Durga' and his subsequent career transformation.
- When
- Primarily the 1990s, with a mention of his early career in 1993 and continued work.
- Where
- South Indian cinema, particularly in Tamil and Telugu films.
- Why
- To highlight the lasting impact of his iconic role and showcase his career evolution.
- Original Film
- Durga (Tamil/Telugu)
- Actor
- Suresh Krishna
- Character
- Terrifying Magician
- Director (Tamil)
- K. Rajaratnam
- Director (Telugu adaptation)
- R.K. Selvamani
- Lead Actors
- Venu Thottempudi, Roja, Ramya Krishna
- Actor's Debut
- Chamayam (1993)