Janakiram
Janakiram | |
|---|---|
| Born | Narayanan Janakiram Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Skull base surgeon |
| Years active | 2007-present |
Janakiram is an Indian doctor and film actor, who has worked on Tamil language films.
Film career[edit]
Keen to work in Tamil cinema as a playback singer, Janaki Ram moved to Chennai to seek opportunities, and received a breakthrough as an actor.[1] Janaki Ram worked on his first film Kattuviriyan in early 2007, starring as the love interest of Malavika's character.[2] Janaki Ram later played the lead role in Brahmadeva (2009), where he appeared as a mentally-challenged person and a happy-go-lucky youngster.[3] He also produced the film under his studio of Royal Pentagon's Productions and worked with the director to write the script.[4] During the period, Janaki Ram also worked on Moondram Pournami, a horror film alongside Preethi Varma, where he also doubled up as a playback singer. Directed by Ravinder, a cinematographer known for his work on Chinnathambi (1991), the film eventually had a delayed release in February 2023.[5]
In 2012, Janaki Ram individually prepared Kattuviriyan for release in Telugu under the title of Nippulanti Nijam.[6] It was revealed that Telugu version was directed by Kumar Ponnada and produced by Arjun Reddy, with musical scores rendered by Sekhar and Chinni Krishna. Janaki Ram used an extra song featuring Mumaith Khan for the film, with an audio release function taking place in Hyderabad during May 2012.[7]
Medical career[edit]
Janakiram is known for his work on endoscopic management of Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma (JNA) and for his work in skull base surgery. He is currently the managing director of Royal Pearl Hospital in Tiruchirapally, India.
DR.T.N.JANAKIRAM Managing Director of Royal pearl group of hospitals, Trichy, Chennai ,Tamil Nadu and Hyderabad, Telangana in India. He also consults in Medcare, Sharjah. Dr.Janakiram is internationally recognised for his work in Skull base surgery and is a pioneer in endoscopic management of Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma. He has been a sought after faculty in both international and national conferences for his work in management of skull base lesions. Author of several publications in both international and national journals. Author of several chapters in various textbooks written on skull base.
Dr Janakiram started his academic career in India , then got trained in several countries before he started his own chain of hospitals. He is accomplished entrepreneur now.[8][9]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kattuviriyan | ||
| 2009 | Brahmadeva | Eisa | Also producer |
| 2023 | Moondram Pournami |
References[edit]
- ^ "Medico's date on screen - Kannada News". IndiaGlitz.com. January 26, 2009.
- ^ "Doctor becomes actor". MyMazaa.com. 3 March 2008. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ "BRAHMADEVA PRESS MEET - IMAGES - Behindwoods.com - Tamil Movie Events Brahmadeva Press Meet Movie Images Tamil Actor Ram Actress Tejashree Thejasri Ramesh Direction Dharmalinga Music Muthu Raja". www.behindwoods.com.
- ^ "On the seventh sense". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Doctor becomes actor - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. March 3, 2008.
- ^ "Nippulanti Nijam Movie Stills Cast: Malavika, Mumaith Khan, Janaki Ram". www.ragalahari.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ "Nippulanti Nijam audio launched". www.ragalahari.com. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ "Professor Narayanan Janakiram to win the award for excellence in teaching at ME OTO 2020". Omnia Health Insights. March 10, 2020.
- ^ "Tiruchi surgeons treat Pakistan national for pituitary tumour". February 12, 2016 – via www.thehindu.com.