R. Parthiban
Born: 1957-11-14 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Known For: Acting
Biography
Radhakrishnan Parthiban (earlier credited in films as Ra Parthiepan) is an Indian film actor, director, producer and writer who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He has worked in more 50 films and has directed nearly 10 films. Parthiepan is known for having directed critically acclaimed films like Pudhiya Paadhai and Housefull and for his performances in films like Bharathi Kannamma, Vetri Kodi Kattu, Azhagi, Melvilasom and Aayirathil Oruvan. His movies Housefull (1999) and Pudhea Paadhai (1989) won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. After graduating in 1979, he briefly had a career writing short stories under the pen name of "Bharathi" in Tamil Magazines before in 1984- he became K.Bhagyaraj's personal assistant and later Assistant Director. The Bhagyaraj-Parthiban duo worked in over 40 films from 1984 to 1991. Parthiban also had small roles in several Bhagyaraj films. His acting debut was in 1992 with "Puthiya Padai" alon with Actress Seetha whom he would later go on to marry. His commercial song "Ae Kala Kala Kan Adicha Kalakala" from the film "Devathiyin Paadhangal" made him a known name. However it was only the superhit film Bharathi Kanamma (1996) which made him a star. This was followed by a National Awardwinning performance in Housefull and a number of popular films such as Thooku Sandhu, Tirupuram, Kannata Kaanadhavan and James Pandu in the late 90's-early 2000's. He also moved to comedy and had memorable funny scenes with Vadivel beginning with Bharathi Kanamma.
Filmography
2026
- Ustaad Bhagat Singh as Nalla Nagappa
2025
- Idli Kadai as Arivu
2024
- Teenz ... (Director)
2023
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part II as Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
2022
- Suzhal - The Vortex as Shanmugam
- Yutha Satham as Kathirvelan
- Degala Babji ... (Writer)
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part I as Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
- Iravin Nizhal as Nandhu
- Documenting the World's First Non-Linear Single Shot Film ... (Writer)
2021
- Tughlaq Durbar as Rayappan
2020
- Time Enna Boss!? as Narrator
- Ponmagal Vandhal as Rajarathinam
2019
- Oththa Seruppu Size 7 as Masilamani
- Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam as Sethu
- Kuppathu Raja as MG Rajendran
- Ayogya as Kaalirajan
2018
- Savarakathi as Special Appearance
- Keni as Sakthivel
2017
- Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga as Rangarajan
- Mupparimanam as Self
- Love Guru
- Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam as Ex- Sarpanch
2016
- Maaveeran Kittu as Chinrasu
2015
- Massu Engira Maasilamani as Vikram Lakshmanan
- Naanum Rowdydhaan as Killivalavan
- Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander as Alexander (Tamil Version)
2014
- Ninaithathu Yaaro as Self
- Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam as Guest Appearance
2013
- Jannal Oram as Karuppu
- Escape from Uganda as Antony
2011
- Melvilasom as Sawar Ramachandran
- Vithagan as Rowdhran
2010
- Aayirathil Oruvan as Chozhan
2009
- Pattasu ... (Producer)
2008
- Vallamai Tharayo as Anand
2007
2006
2005
- Kundakka Mandakka as 'Ilango' Ilangovan
2004
- Kudaikul Mazhai as Venkatkrishnan
- Kannadi Pookkal as Sakthivel
- Thendral as Nalangili
2003
- Kadhal Kirukkan as Saravanan
- Soori as Main Guard Gate Manikandan
2001
- Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka as Annachi
- Ninaikkatha Naalillai as Anbu
- 12 B
2000
- James Pandu as James
- Kakkai Siraginilae as Vellaichamy
- Vetri Kodi Kattu as Muthuraman
- Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven as Guest Appearance
- Sabhash as Seenu
1999
- Anthapuram as Dubai Pandiyan
- Suyamvaram as Azhagappan
- Housefull as Ayya
- Poovellam Kettuppar as Himself (Special Appearance)
- Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
- Nee Varuvai Ena as Ganesh
1998
- Swarnamukhi as Pandian
- Pudhumai Pithan as Jeeva / Bharath
1997
- Bharathi Kannammaa as Bharathi
- Aravindhan as Thamizhvannan
- Abhimanyu as Abimanyu
- Vaimaye Vellum as Raja (Yema Dharman)
1996
- Tata Birla as Raja
1995
- Pullakuttikaran as Veeraiyan
1994
- Sarigamapadani as Kulasekaran
1993
- Ulle Veliye as R. Gajendran alias Gaja
1992
- Sugamana Sumaigal as Murthy
- Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren as Ravi
1991
- Penn
- Rowdy Gari Pellam ... (Original Story)
1990
- Pondatti Thevai as Kannan
- Hosa Jeevana ... (Story)
- Engal Swamy Ayyappan as Vasuswamy
- Thalattu Padava as Raja
1989
- Pudhea Paadhai as Seetharaman
1984
- Dhavani Kanavugal as Postman Ponnusami
1982
- Nizhal Thedum Nenjangal as (voice)
1981
- Ranuva Veeran as (uncredited)