M. K. Radha
ActingAbout M. K. Radha
M. K. Radha (20 November 1910 - 29 August 1985) was an Indian actor who worked mainly in Tamil cinema. He was born in Chennai and took up acting in Tamil stage at the age of 7. He was tutored by his father Kandasamy Mudaliar a famous drama teacher at that time. His career spanned for almost 25 years in Tamil drama as a lead actor during India´s pre-independence days and he was a popular social hero in various patriotic dramas.
M. K. Radha Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of M. K. Radha reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of M. K. Radha's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 17% of M. K. Radha's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Chandralekha, which stands out as a key performance.
Best M. K. Radha Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from M. K. Radha's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie M. K. Radha has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Uthama Puthiran | the king | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Ambikapathy | Kambar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Neelamalai Thirudan | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Karpukarasi | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Vanangaamudi | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Avvaiyyar | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Vijayasimhan / Vikramasimhan | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Gnana Soundari | Pilendran | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Chandralekha | Veerasimhan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Maya Machindra | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Anaadhai Penn | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Sathi Leelavathi | Radhakrishnan | Flop | Similar → |
M. K. Radha - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of M. K. Radha?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring M. K. Radha is "Chandralekha" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has M. K. Radha acted in?
M. K. Radha has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by M. K. Radha?
Other notable films include "Uthama Puthiran", "Apoorva Sagodharargal", and "Neelamalai Thirudan".