Hari Krishnan (actor)

Hari Krishnan is an Indian actor who works in Tamil-language films. He is known for his role in Madras (2014).

Hari Krishnan
Other namesJohnny Hari[1]
OccupationActor
Years active2012–present

Career

After playing a supporting role in Pa. Ranjith's Attakathi (2012) and Maryan (2013), Hari Krishnan got his breakthrough with Ranjith's Madras (2014) in which he portrayed a vagabond of unsound mind named Johnny.[2][3] After the success of the film, he went on to portray supporting roles in several of Ranjith's ventures and Vada Chennai (2018).[4][5] He played a notable role in Sandakozhi 2 as a clan member who escapes from being killed from Pechi (played by Varalaxmi Sarathkumar) and is under the protection of Ayya (played by Rajkiran).[6][7] He is set to play the lead role in a film titled Siragu, which is directed by Kutti Revathi and also stars debutante Akshitha and an untitled film produced by Ranjith.[8][9]

Filmography
  • All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes
2012Attakathi
2013Maryan
2014MadrasJohnny
2016KabaliTiger
Darling 2Balaji
2017YaakkaiNoor
Ivan ThanthiranGopi
2018Annanukku JaiAnnaconda
Pariyerum PerumalPariyan's senior
Vada ChennaiRaju
Sandakozhi 2Anbu
2019Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi GunduHari
2020 Paava Kadhaigal Hari Netflix film
TBADevdas Brothers

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2014Edison AwardsBest Supporting ActorMadrasWon[10]

References
  1. Sundar, Priyanka (18 October 2018). "Sandakozhi 2 movie review: This Vishal, Keerthy Suresh starrer is a conveniently made sequel". Hindustan Times.
  2. "Madras Johnny Hari Krishnan bags another movie!". Indiaglitz. 2 June 2019.
  3. Prabhu, Mani (18 May 2019). "Madras-fame Hari Krishnan turns hero for Siragu". New Indian Express.
  4. "'Madras' actor turns hero for his upcoming next". The Times of India. 17 May 2019.
  5. "Breaking: Pa.Ranjith's Next Movie Hero Revealed". Behindwoods. 19 March 2019.
  6. "Sandakozhi 2 Review {3/5}: The film lacks punch of the first film but remains tolerable even in its less compelling portions". The Times of India. 19 October 2018.
  7. Subramanian, Anupama (19 October 2018). "Sandakozhi 2 movie review: Vishal is in terrific form in this masala commercial film". Deccan Chronicle.
  8. Subramanian, Anupama (29 May 2019). "Siragu explores life and relationship". Deccan Chronicle.
  9. "Madras, Kabali-fame Hari Krishnan to play the lead in Pa Ranjith's next production venture". Cinema Express. 31 May 2019.
  10. James, Anu (16 February 2015). "8th Edison Awards: 'Madras' Best Tamil Film; Dhanush Best Actor for 'VIP' [PHOTOS+WINNERS' LIST]". International Business Times.


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