Thyagarajan
Born: 1945-06-21 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Known For: Acting
Biography
Thiagarajan is an Indian actor, director and producer of Tamil films. He is the father of Tamil actor Prashanth. Thiagarajan made his acting debut with "Alaigal Oivathillai "appearing as the elder brother of film's lead actress Radha. The film became successful and offers poured in for him. His portrayal of jungle bandit in "Malaiyoor Mambattiyan" provided him major breakthrough in his career. He was also a part of successful films like "Neengal Kettavai", "Payum Puli". He acted in Malayalam film "New Delhi" which became successful and his portrayal of a goon received acclaim. The success of the film prompted Thiagarajan to make his directorial debut titled "Salem Vishnu" based on the character which he had played in that film.
Filmography
2020
- Ponmagal Vandhal as Varadharajan
2018
- Chekka Chivantha Vaanam as Chinnappadasan aka Chinnappa
- Johnny ... (Producer)
2017
- Yaman as Karunakaran
2016
- Vaaimai as Dheenadayalan
- Saahasam ... (Producer)
- Pachakallam
2011
- Ponnar Shankar ... (Director)
- Mambattiyan ... (Director)
2006
- Adaikalam as Sathyamurthy
2003
- Thilakkam as Maheswaran Thampi
1999
1995
- Aanazhagan ... (Screenplay)
1993
1990
- No. 20 Madras Mail as Himself
- Salem Vishnu as Vishnu
- Magaadu
1989
1988
- Oru Muthassi Katha
- New Delhi
- Manu Uncle as Gomas
- Abkari as Chidambaram
- Poovukkul Boogambam ... (Director)
- Oohakachavadam
- Anthima Theerpu as Nataraj Vishnu / Salem Vishnu
1987
- New Delhi as Nataraj Vishnu
1985
1984
- Komberi Mookan as Komberi Mookan
- Neengal Kettavai as Arun
- Nalla Naal
1983
- Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate
- Malaiyoor Mambattiyan as Mambattiyan
- Paayum Puli
- Roshagadu
1982
- Nenjangal
- Garuda Saukiyama as Muthukrishnan
- Billa Ranga
- Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal
1981
- Tik Tik Tik as Victor
- Alaigal Oyivadhilai as David