R. Neelakantan started acting in school dramas from school days, continuing through his college days at Vivekananda College. He along with Ambi (Cho Ramaswamys brother) 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 début 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.
34 movies
Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan
2017·5.1
Trisha Illana Nayanthara
2015·5.3
Kalyana Samayal Saadham
2013·6.8
Rendu
2006·3.7
Jerry
2006·0.0
Anniyan
2005·7.4
Priyamaana Thozhi
2003·6.8
Panchatanthiram
2002·7.0
Pammal K. Sambandam
2002·6.7
Dheena
2001·5.7
Kadhala Kadhala
1998·6.9
Suryavamsam
1997·7.1
Avvai Shanmugi
1996·7.0
Vetri Vinayagar
1996·0.0
Janatha Nagar Colony
1995·0.0
Pudhiya Mannargal
1994·9.0
Amma Ponnu
1993·0.0
Kaaviya Thalaivan
1992·9.0
Naangal
1992·10.0
Chinnappadass
1989·7.0
Kathanayagan
1988·10.0
Velum Mayilum Thunai
1979·5.0
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal
1977·6.8
Pala Parikshai
1977·0.0
Sathyam
1976·0.0
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
1975·0.0
Cinema Paithiyam
1975·0.0
Kaliyuga Kannan
1974·10.0
Gauravam
1973·7.5
Arangetram
1973·5.0
Mr. Sampath
1972·0.0
Nootrukku Nooru
1971·7.5
Muhammad bin Tughluq
1971·8.5
Aayiram Poi
1969·0.0