K.Ramakrishna Pillai was born in Athiyanoor (Arangamugal in Neyyattinkara Taluk of Travancore) on 25 May 1878 (ME :1053 Edavam 16) [REF].
The patriarch of the family (Thekkekod veedu) had once saved the life of Prince Marthanda Varma from his enemies.