Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Suresh Krishna Recalls Nearly Joining Mani Ratnam’s Kadal
Suresh Krishna acted in the film Pottu Amman, which was his only Tamil film.
Later, he appeared in Kutty Srank with Mammootty.
Director Mani Ratnam noticed his performance.
While choosing an actor for Kadal, Ratnam invited Krishna to his office in Chennai.
Krishna said Ratnam did not realize he was the same actor from Kutty Srank.
Ratnam considered him for a part that would have involved three different looks.
The role was not finalized for Krishna.
He said he was not upset that it did not happen.
Suresh Krishna’s only Tamil film was Pottu Amman.
His performance in Kutty Srank, alongside Mammootty, caught Mani Ratnam’s attention.
Mani Ratnam invited Krishna to his Chennai office while looking for an actor for Kadal.
Krishna said the director did not recognize him as the actor from Kutty Srank.
Ratnam considered him for a role involving three different get-ups, but the part did not materialize; Krishna said he had no regrets.
- Who
- Actor Suresh Krishna and filmmaker Mani Ratnam.
- What
- Krishna recalled being considered for a role in Kadal, which ultimately did not materialize.
- When
- The article frames the story as 26 years after Krishna’s debut; it gives no date for the meeting.
- Where
- Mani Ratnam’s office in Chennai.
- Why
- Ratnam was looking for an actor for Kadal and had been impressed by Krishna’s performance in Kutty Srank.
- Actor
- Suresh Krishna
- Only Tamil film
- Pottu Amman
- Performance that caught attention
- Kutty Srank, alongside Mammootty
- Film being cast
- Kadal
- Proposed role detail
- The role was expected to involve three different get-ups.
- Outcome
- The role did not materialize; Krishna said he had no regrets.