Ramakrishnan is a renowned Chenda artiste in the field of Kathakali.
He completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Kathakali Chenda from Perur Gandhi Seva Sadanam Kathakali Academy and further honed his skills under eminent gurus including Kalamandalam Achunni Pothuval, Sadanam Gopalakrishnan, Kalamandalam Prabhakara Pothuval, Sadanam Vasudevan, and Kalamandalam Balaraman.
Since 1993, he has been serving as a Chenda faculty at his alma mater. In addition to Kathakali, Ramakrishnan is an accomplished performer in Thayampaka and Melam, and a skilled accompanist for classical dance forms such as Mohiniyattam and Bharatanatyam.
Awards & Recognitions:
- Kalasagar Award – 2016
- Elumpulasseri Sri Nalusseri Bhagavati Temple Kanjadalam Puraskaram – 2022
- Paravoor Kaliyarang Dr. V. Appukkutta Menon Memorial Award for Chenda – 2024
Family:
- Wife – Jisha
- Child – Amarnath