Kalki 2898 AD: Who Is Krishnakumar Balasubramanian? The Actor Who Played Lord Krishna In The Sci-fi Movie

Krishnakumar Balasubramanian, who played Lord Krishna is garnering attention for his enigmatic appearance. Read on to know more about the actor, multifaceted career, and projects.

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Nag Ashwin directed Kalki 2898 AD, which has broken records on the silver screens is now available on Netflix to provide a fabulous cinematic appearance. While the entire cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Prabhas are receiving praise for their performances, Lord Krishna’s portrayal at the beginning of the film seemed to have stood out. The actor who played the special character is garnering attention for his enigmatic appearance. Read on to know more about the actor, multifaceted career, and projects.

Who Is Krishnakumar Balasubramanian?

Tamil actor Krishnakumar Balasubramanian, playing Lord Krishna, whose face is barely visible in the movie, managed to grab the audience’s attention as much as the other cast did. The film, Kalki 2898 AD, opens with a scene where Ashwathama (Amitabh Bachchan) is in conversation with Lord Krishna (Krishnakumar Balasubramanian).

Earlier in July, Krishnakumar took to his Instagram handle to express gratitude for being offered the opportunity to play Lord Krishna in the Sci-Fi movie. “An absolute honour to be able to open an epic film, playing such a special character,” accompanied by a folded hands emoji. His brief performance in the movie managed to steal the show despite the film being full of a stellar cast. His portrayal adds a poignant dimension to the narrative of the movie.

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Krishnakumar Balasubramanian’s journey and achievements

As the brief yet impactful scene of Kalki 2898 AD featuring Lord Krishna grabbed the spotlight, fans were curious to know more about the actor who played the special character. Here’s everything you need to know about the Tamil actor Krishnakumar Balasubramanian.


A Man Of Many Talents: Krishnakumar is more than just an actor. He has marked his skills in many fields as a director, producer, lighting designer, action choreographer, and a TEDx speaker.

Personal Life: Krishnakumar is married to Rohini Rau, a doctor, international athlete, and motivational speaker. The couple also has a daughter named Atiya.

Projects: After Kalki 2898 AD, Balasubramanian appeared in ‘Sarfira,’ alongside Akshay Kumar and Radhika Madan which was released in the theatres on July 12, 2024.

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