Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy was a veteran Indian Tamil drama author, celebrated screenwriter and lyricist in Tamil films from the 1950s through the 1970s. He mostly wrote stories, screenplay and dialogue for films starring M. G. Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan. He has authored historical, mythological and social Tamil films spanning over 3 decades. He was considered one of the best film script writers of Tamil Cinema, and was hailed as such by noted screenwriters like C. N. Annadurai and M. Karunanidhi publicly. His most acclaimed works are Veerapandiya Kattabomman and Karnan.
Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy
Sakthi TK Krishnasamy with the then Tamil Nadu CM C.N. Annadurai and Sivaji Ganesan
Sakthi Krishnasamy in one of his drama functions with leader Rajaji and Sivaji Ganesan
Sivaji Ganesan, Kalingar Karunanidhi, Sakthi TK Krishnasamy (100th day film function)
Veerapandiya Kattabomman (film)
Veerapandiya Kattabomman is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language historical war film produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, S. Varalakshmi, and Ragini, with V. K. Ramasamy and Javar Seetharaman in supporting roles. Its soundtrack and score were composed by G. Ramanathan.
Theatrical release poster
The scene where Kattabomman and Jackson confront each other attained popularity.