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 ... (Screenplay)
2017
- Yaman as Karunakaran
2016
- Saahasam ... (Producer)
- Pachakallam
- Vaaimai as Dheenadayalan
2011
- Ponnar Shankar ... (Director)
- Mambattiyan ... (Writer)
2006
- Adaikalam as Sathyamurthy
2003
- Thilakkam as Maheswaran Thampi
1999
1995
- Aanazhagan ... (Screenplay)
1993
1990
- Salem Vishnu as Vishnu
- Magaadu
- No. 20 Madras Mail as Himself
1989
1988
- Anthima Theerpu as Nataraj Vishnu / Salem Vishnu
- Manu Uncle as Gomas
- Abkari as Chidambaram
- New Delhi
- Oohakachavadam
- Oru Muthassi Katha
- Poovukkul Boogambam ... (Director)
1987
- New Delhi as Nataraj Vishnu
1985
1984
- Komberi Mookan as Komberi Mookan
- Nalla Naal
- Neengal Kettavai as Arun
1983
- Paayum Puli
- Malaiyoor Mambattiyan as Mambattiyan
- Roshagadu
- Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate
1982
- Billa Ranga
- Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal
- Nenjangal
- Garuda Saukiyama as Muthukrishnan
1981
- Tik Tik Tik as Victor
- Alaigal Oyivadhilai as David