V. T. Aravindaksha Menon

V. T. Aravindaksha Menon is a Malayalam actor.

V. T. Aravindaksha Menon is a Malayalam actor. He was born in Kodungallur, Thrissur district in 1921. V. T. Aravindaksha Menon was trained in music and thus joined Kala Nilayam. This was one of the best-reputed companies in commercial Malayalam theatre. He played the heroes in many of their productions, including Ilayitath Rani, the king in Pazhassi Raja, Devadasi, the thief in Kayamkulam Kochunni, and the priest in Kadamittathu Kathanar. These performances introduced realistic acting in Kerala`s professional theatre.

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