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Sivaji Ganesan






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Sivaji Ganesan


Sivaji Ganesan


Biography for
Shivaji Ganesan

Date of Birth
1 October 1928, Sirkali, Tamil Nadu, India

Date of Death
21 July 2001, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (heart and kidney problems)

Birth Name
Villupuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan

Nickname
The Marlon Brando of South Indian Cinema

Mini Biography
Tamil superstar from a poor family in Tamil Nadu, India. His father worked on the railways.

On the day of his birth his father, Chiniah Pillai, follower of Mahatma Gandhi, was jailed for participating in the Independence movement in Nellikuppam (Tamil Nadu, India). He was frequently in and out of jail, and was raised by his mother, Rajamani Ammal.

He joined theatre groups when he was young. He earned his screen name 'Sivaji' after acting in C.N. Annadurai's play 'Sivaji Kanda Indhu Rajyam', a historical play on the Maratha Emperor Shivaji.

He made his film debut in Parasakthi (1952) as Gunasekharan. He became an icon of the DMK party who made DMK films (founded by C.M. Annadurai).

He entered politics in the mid-50s where he joined the Congress party and then defected to support the opposition Janata Dal.

He is most well know for his mythological and patriotic portrayals, like in his most famous films like Karnan(mythological) and Veerapandiya Kattabomman (patriotic).

His main rival was MGR (M.G. Ramachandran) and together they dominated the Tamil film industry in the 1960s and 70s.

IMDb Mini Biography By: Sujit R. Varma

Spouse
Kamala (? - ?)

Trivia
Was awarded Dadasaheb Phalke award by the Government of India for his outstanding contribution to Indian Cinema.

One of his many awards (many for humanitarian activites), he received the Chevalier, the Order of Arts and Literature ('Chevalier dans ordre des Arts et Letters') by the Ministry of Culture, Government of France (it's highest civilian award), in 1995 for his contributions in the field of Arts and Literature in France and all over the world.

He could only estimate the number of films he appeared in - 170 to 300.

During a visit to the USA in 1962, he was named honorary mayor of Niagara City for a day and presented with a key to the city -- the only Indian besides Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru to receive the honour.

During a visit to the US in June 1995, Sivaji Ganesan found himself in Columbus, Ohio. Mayor Greg Lashutka named him honorary citizen of Columbus at a special dinner.

In 1976, Sivaji Ganesan was honoured with the Padma Shri and in 1984, Sivaji Ganesan was conferred the Padma Bhushan in recognition of his many contributions to cinema and philanthropy.

Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar[2] (Tamil: விழுப்புரம் சின்னையாபிள்ளை கணேசன் மன்றாயர்), commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan (Tamil: சிவாஜி கணேசன்; 1 October 1928 – 21 July 2001),[1][2][3] was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century.[4] He is one of the most respected film actors in India.[5] He is well known for his versatility and acting skills with numerous roles depicted on screen.[6] He progressed from a stage actor since his childhood to the filmdom with such an authority that the Tamil cinema considered as the golden era. In a career spanning close to five decades he has acted in nearly 300 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.[7]
Ganesan was the first Indian film actor to win a "Best Actor" award in an International film festival, the Afro-Asian Film Festival held in Cairo, Egypt in 1960. Many leading South Indian film actors have stated that their acting was influenced by Ganesan.[8][9][10] He was also the first Indian actor to be made a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.[11]
Ganesan is remembered as the iconic figure of Tamil cinema.[12][13] He is referred to as "The Marlon Brando of Indian Cinema".[14][15] From Parasakthi onwards, he has won the President's Award for more than 12 times.[16] During end of his career, Ganesan was conferred the highest and the most prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema in 1997.[17][18] In spite of his celebrated film career, his short stint in politics became a futile attempt.[19]
Contents
1 Early life
2 Film career
2.1 Early career: 1952-1959
2.2 Donning versatile roles: 1959-1964
2.3 1965-1969
2.4 1970-1979
2.5 Matured roles: 1980-1999
3 Political career
4 Family
5 Death
6 Popularity
7 Acclaim and criticism
8 Awards and honours
8.1 Civilian honors
8.2 International awards
8.2.1 National Film Awards
8.2.2 Filmfare Awards South
8.2.3 Other honors
8.3 Posthumous honors
9 Notable filmography
10 References
11 Further reading
12 External links

Early life

Ganesan was born on October 1, 1928[1][2][3] to Chinnaiya Manrayar and Rajamani in a Tamil middle-class Kallar family in Villupuram. His ancestors were from a village called Surakottai in the Thanjavur District.[20] His father was arrested on the day Ganesan was born for taking part in an anti-British campaign in Viluppuram.[2][21]
Ganesan's inspiration for acting was inborn; when he got a chance to act on stage for a touring drama company he took it without his father's consent at the age of seven.[7] At the age of 10, he moved to Tiruchirappalli and joined a drama troupe in Sangiliyandapuram and began to perform in stage plays.[22] From the drama troupe trainers he was very lucky enough to learn acting and dancing skills. He was trained in Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Manipuri.
Ganesan was an intellectual boy who could remember lengthy lines easily and could present them to the audience brilliantly with perfection. This made him hero of the troupe in the long run. His outstanding portrayal of the character of Chhatrapati Shivaji in the stage play Shivaji Kanda Hindu Rajyam earned him the title "Sivaji"[7] which was conferred on him at a public function presided over by E. V. Ramasamy, a social reformer. Since then, he was referred by the name "Sivaji".[23]

Film career

Early career: 1952-1959

Ganesan and C. N. Annadurai in the play Sivaji Kanda Hindu Rajyam in Chennai in 1945
Two factors can be attributed the entry of Ganesan into films: The principal artists in Tamil films during the 1940s and 1950s were Telugus, whose acting was not matched by their dialogue delivery in Tamil. (In fact, Sivaji Ganesan lent his voice to Mukkamala Krishna Murthy, a Telugu actor, for a Tamil film, Niraparathi. The film was well-received by the Tamil audience.) Secondly, the 1950s saw the growth of the Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu, under the leadership of C. N. Annadurai and M. Karunanidhi. Their transformation of language skills to films through script writing, ensured their instant acceptance.[19] Gansesan's entry in to films at this stage of popularity was easy and inevitable, and he could establish himself in a better position.
Ganesan made his acting debut in the 1952 Tamil film Parasakthi, co-starring actress Pandari Bai.[24] The script was written by the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. Karunanidhi.[23][24][25] Since actors who are well-trained in classical dance can effectively showcase expressions called Nava Rasa on their faces, Ganesan went on to become one of the popular actors in Tamil cinema in the 1950s. His unique voice had a greater appeal. His style of dialogue delivery with a long spell of dialogues — like a poetry recitation with much clarity — earned him critical recognition.
Andha Naal (1954) was a trendsetter in Tamil cinema because had no songs[26] and Ganesan played an anti-hero. The film won the president's silver medal the following year. The same year he co-starred with his rival M. G. Ramachandran in Koondukkili where he played the antagonist.[27]
[edit]Donning versatile roles: 1959-1964
His role in the film Veerapaandiya Kattabomman won him the Best Actor Award at the Afro-Asian Film Festival held in March 1960 at Cairo.[23][28] Incidentally, Ganesan was also the first Indian actor to get an award for Best Actor abroad.[29] He has worked with many actresses, including Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, Pandaribai, Vyjayanthimala, Savithri, Padmini, Devika, B. Sarojadevi, K. R. Vijaya, Vanisri and J. Jayalalitha of his time. He also co-starred with other actors such as Gemini Ganesan, S.S.Rajendran, Muthuraman, M. R. Radha and S. V. Ranga Rao in numerous films in which he played the main lead.

1965-1969

His portrayal of Lord Shiva in the movie Thiruvilayadal won him lot of accolades.[30][31] In the film Navarathiri (1964), Ganesan played nine different roles that represented the nine emotional states of a person.[32] Sanjeev Kumar and Akkineni Nageswara Rao were inspired by this film and reprised the nine roles in Naya Din Nayi Raat in 1974 and Navarathri in 1966 respectively.[23] Ganesan could strike a balance between commercial cinema, Mythological cinema and experimental cinema. His epical portrayals in films like Thiruvilayaadal, Thiruvarutselvar, Saraswati Sabatham, Harichandran, Thirumal Perumai, Karnan and Thillana Mohanaambal won him critical acclaim.[33] He played a variety of roles such as freedom fighters like Kappalottiya Thamizhan,[30] Vanchinathan, Tiruppur Kumaran, Bhagat Singh[23] and epic characters like Harichandra, Karna, Bharatha, Narada, Appar, Nayanmars and Alwars.[23] Spanning genres like epics to Crime thrillers; from romantic escapades to comic flicks and action flicks, Ganesan has spanned it all.

1970-1979

Ganesan played supporting role to Rajendra Kumar in the Hindi film Dharti in 1970 which was a remake of his film Sivandha Mann, in which he played the lead role. In the Hindi version, Ganesan played the role which Muthuraman had essayed in the original. Several directors like Krishnan-Panju, T. R. Sundaram, A. P. Nagarajan, L. V. Prasad, B. R. Panthulu, T. Prakash Rao, A. Bhim Singh, K. Shankar, A. C. Tirulokchandar, C. V. Sridhar, P. Madhavan, K. S. Gopalakrishnan and K. Vijayan directed Ganesan in different roles.[33]
Though he accumulated awards throughout the 1950s and 1960s, it was in 1972 that Ganesan delivered his first blockbuster Vasantha Maligai.[34] Other films like Gauravam, Raja Raja Chozhan, Thri Soolam, Thankappathakkam and Sathyam, released during this period were highly successful.[35] Many of his films were inspired and remade in Sinhalese. Films like Pilot Premnath and Mohana Punnagai were shot in Sri Lanka with Srilankan actors such as Malini Fonseka and Geetha Kumarasinghe playing the female lead.[33] In 1979, he appeared in his second and final all-time blockbuster Thirisoolam, adapted from the Kannada film Shankar Guru in which Dr. Rajkumar had played the lead role.

Matured roles: 1980-1999

The 1980s was a period in which Ganesan started enacting more matured roles. But still films like Rishi Moolam, Yamanukku Yaman, Chiranjeevi had Ganesan portraying lead roles. Muthal Mariyathai (1985) won him a Filmfare Award and Tamil Nadu State film Award under Best Actor category. In 1992 he acted in with Kamal Haasan in the critically acclaimed Thevar Magan which won him a Special Mention Award at the 40th National Film Awards.[30] His other films released during this period are Pasumpon, En Aasai Raasaave and Once More where he was cast in prominent roles. His worked in Poopparikka Varugirom which released as his last film before his death, however the last film he worked in before his death was Padayappa (1999).

Political career

Until 1955, Ganesan was a staunch sympathizer of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. In 1961, he become a strong supporter of the Indian National Congress. Due to his popularity and his rival MGR's success in politics Ganesan entered politics and had to face big setback as he lost consecutive elections. But due to his proximity with the then prime minister Indira Gandhi he was made the member of Rajya Sabha in 1983. Indira Gandhi's death in 1984 also brought Ganesan's political career to an end.[36] In 1982, Indira Gandhi made him a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha. After 1987, he left Congress and floated his own political party (Thamizhaga Munnetra Munnani). He became the president of the Tamil Nadu faction of the Janata Dal in 1989. Unlike his successful acting career, his political career was rather unsuccessful.[19]

Family

Ganesan was the second son of his family. He had two brothers.[37] Ganesan married Kamala in 1952 and had four children.[37] His younger son Prabhu is a notable Tamil actor.[38] Ganesan established a film production company in the late 1950s, (now called as) Sivaji Productions, which is now being looked after by his eldest son Ramkumar.[39]. He has two daughters Shanthi and Thenmozhi.

Death

Suffering from respiratory problems, Ganesan was admitted to the Apollo Hospital in Chennai on July 21, 2001.[7] He also had been suffering from a prolonged heart ailment for about 10 years.[40] He died at 7:45pm (IST) on July 21, 2001 at the age of 72. A documentary, Parasakthi Muthal Padayappa Varai was made to commemorate Sivaji Ganesan's legacy. His funeral was attended by thousands of viewers, politicians and personalities from the South Indian film fraternity.[41]
Popularity



Ganesan with American actor Marlon Brando
When president Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt visited India, Sivaji Ganesan was the only individual, granted permission by the Indian prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, to host a party for Nasser. Nasser was given a number of valuable mementos depicting the civilization and culture of South India.[42] Sivaji Ganesan was the first artist from India to visit the United States of America, in the cultural exchange programme of the US Government, in 1962, where he established a good impression as Indian cultural ambassador. During his visit there, he was honored by being made the 'honorary mayor' of Niagara Falls City for one day and was presented the golden key to the city. The only other Indian who has had this honour before Ganesan was Jawaharlal Nehru.[43] On March 12, 1976 he went over to Mauritius on an invitation from prime minister Ramagoolam and took part in their independence day celebration and stayed as their government guest for four days.[42]
During his visit to the USA in June 1995, he visited Columbus, the capital of Ohio. Participating in the dinner hosted to honor Ganesan, the mayor of the city, Greg Lashutka, honored him by announcing him as a 'Honorary Citizen' of Columbus City . On the same occasion the mayor of Mount Vernon read out and gave him a special welcome citation. The 'Columbus Tamil Sangam' was formulated on that day, and Ganesan was made the honorary president of that association.[42]
Ganesan has remained as one of the popular Tamil actors with a large fan base. At the peak of his career, Ganesan had 3000 registered fan clubs, which worked at promoting his image and films.[44]

Acclaim and criticism

Ganesan was considered to be one of the finest method actors in India of his time.[7] He was also acknowledged as a consummate actor and one of the most imitated ones. He was praised for his body language and his resounding voice and over-drawn dialogue delivery. However, as far as the masses were concerned, Tamil cinema has not seen finer acting or stirring performances. Sivaji is known for his versatility and has acted as a blind man, a physically handicapped person in Bhaagapirivinai, a man with a scarred face as in Deiva Magan a murderer in Puthiya Paravai, or a traitor as in Andha Naal which film had no songs at all.[26] However, Sivaji's critics have also accused him of overacting.[19]

Awards and honours

Ganesan has won the President's Award for more than 12 times for his performance in various films.[16] He was also honoured with civilian awards such as Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Dada Saheb Palke Award, the highest award in India for people involved in film industry.
[edit]Civilian honors
1966 - Padma Shri from the Government of India[33][45]
1984 - Padma Bhushan from the Government of India[33][45]
1995 - Chevalier awarded by the National Order of the Legion of Honour of France.[17][33] On April 22, 1995 at a ceremony held at the MAC Stadium in Chennai, Ganesan was presented with the Chevalier title and medallion by the French ambassador to India, Philip Petit.[23][46]
[edit]International awards
1960 - Best Actor Award at the Afro-Asian Film Festival for Veerapandiya Kattabomman[23][33][45]

National Film Awards

1993 - National Film Award - Special Jury Award for Thevar Magan[30]
1997 - Dadasaheb Phalke Award.[23][33][45]

Filmfare Awards South

1973 - Best Actor Award for Gnana Oli[47]
1974 - Best Actor Award for Gauravam[47]
1986 - Best Actor Award for Muthal Mariyathai[48]

Other honors

1986 - Honorary doctorate from the Annamalai University
1997 - Kalaimamani from the Government of Tamil Nadu[33]
1998 - NTR National Award from the Government of Andhra Pradesh[49]

Posthumous honors

A statue of Ganesan was erected on Kamarajar Road in Chennai, Tamil Nadu to honour the actor and was unveiled by the then Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi on 2006.[25][42] The South Indian Film Artistes' Association as a tribute to Ganesan, declared that 1 October, the birth day of Ganesan, would be observed as Actors' Day by the association Chennai film industry.[50] The Government of Maharashtra has instituted a state award, in the name of Ganesan, which is given under the Best Actor category every year entited "Sivaji Ganesan Award".[17]

Notable filmography

Main article: Sivaji Ganesan filmography

Year Film Role Language Notes
1952 Parasakthi Gunasekaran Tamil Debut film
1953 Pardesi / Poongothai'' Tamil/Telugu
1955 Mudhal Thethi Tamil
1956 Amara Deepam Tamil
1956 Tenali Raman Tamil
1956 Rangoon Radha Tamil
1958 School Master Tamil,
Kannada
1959 Veerapandiya Kattabomman Tamil Best Actor at Afro-Asian Film Festival
1960 Irumbu Thirai Tamil
1961 Kappalotiya Thamizhan Tamil
1961 Pasamalar Tamil
1963 Karnan Tamil
1964 Navarathri Tamil Portrayed nine different roles
1966 Motor Sundaram Pillai Tamil
1967 Kandan Karunai Tamil
1969 Thillana Mohanambal Tamil
1969 Deiva Magan Tamil Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
1970 Vietnam Veedu Tamil Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
1972 Gnana Oli Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Actor in Tamil
1972 Vasantha Maligai Tamil
1973 Gauravam Rajinikanth,
(Dual roles) Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Actor in Tamil
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
1979 Thiri Soolam Tamil
1985 Muthal Mariyathai Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Actor in Tamil
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
1992 Thevar Magan Periya Thevar Tamil National Film Award (Special Jury)
1999 Padayappa Tamil Sivaji's last completed film

Sivaji Ganesan filmography

Year Film Role Notes
1952 Paraasakthi
Panam
1953 Pardesi Hindi Film
Poongodhai
Thirumbi Paar Acted as villain
Anbu
Kangal
Pembudu Kodukku Telugu film
Manidhanum Mirugamum
1954 Manohara
Illara Jyothi
Andha Naal First songless Tamil film.
Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari
Manohara Telugu Film
Manohara Hindi Film
Thulivisham
Koondukkili Villain role Only film co-starred with M. G. Ramachandran
Thooku Thooki
Edhir Paradhathu
1955 Kaveri
Mudhal Thedhi
Ulagam Palavidham
Mangayar Thilakam
Kodeeswaran
Kalvanin Kadhali
1956 Naan Petra Selvam
Nalla Veedu
Naane Raja
Tenali Raman
Pennin Perumai
Raja Rani
Amara Deepam
Marma Veeran Guest Appearance
Vaazhviley Oru Naal'
Rangoon Radha
1957 Parashakti Telugu Film
Makkalai Petra Magarasi
Vanangamudi
Tala Vanchani Veerudu Guest Role Telugu Film
Pudhaiyal
Manamagan Thevai
Thangamalai Ragasiyam
Rani Lalithangi
Ambikapathy Ambikapathy
Baagyavathi
1958 Bommala Pelli Telugu film
School Master Guest role Kannada Film
Uthama Puthiran First Dual Role
Padhi Bhakti
Sampoorna Ramayanam
Bommai Kalyanam
Annaiyin Aanai
Sarangadhara
Sabaash Meena
Kaathavaraayan
1959 Thanga Padumai
Naan Sollum Ragasiyam
Thaayaippola Pillai Nooliappola Selai
Veerapandiya Kattabomman Veerapandiya Kattabomman Acting award at AfroAsian film festival
Maragadham
Aval Yaar
Baga Pirivinai
1960 Irumbu Thirai
Kuravanji
Dheivapiravi
Raja Bakthi
Padikkadha Medhai
Pillalu Techina Challani Rajyam Telugu Film
Kuzhandhaigal Kanda Kudiyarasu
Makkala Rajya Kannada Film
Paavai Vilakku
1961 Pava Mannippu
Punar Jenmam
Pasamalar
Ellam Unakkaga
Sri Valli
Maruthanaattu Veeran
Papa Pariharam Guest role Telugu Film
Palum Pazhamum
Kappal Ottiya Thamizhan V. O. Chidambaram Pillai
1962 Pavithra Prema Guest role Telugu Film
Paarthaal Pasi Theerum
Nichaya Thaamboolam
Valar Pirai
Padithaal Mattum Podhuma
Bale Pandiya First movie in three roles
Vadivukku Valaikaappu
Senthamarai
Bandhapaasam
Aalayamani
1963 Chittoor Rani Padmini
Arivaali
Iruvar Ullam
Naan Vanangum Dheivam
Kulamagal Raadhai
Paar Magale Paar
Kungumam
Ratha Thilagam
Kalyaniyin Kanavan
Annai Illam
1964 Karnan Karnan Role from Mahabharata
Dubbed into Telugu as Karna
Pachai Vilakku
School Master Guest role Made Simultaneously in Hindi and Malayalam
Aandavan Kattalai
Kai Kodutha Dheivam
Pudhiya Paravai Gopal
Muradan Muthu
Navarathri 100th film
Portrayed 9 different roles
Ramadasu Guest role Telugu Film
1965 Pazhani
Anbu Karangal
Santhi
Thiruvilaiyadal Lord Shiva in Multiple roles Biggest hit of Tamil history at its time
Neelavanam
1966 Motor Sundaram Pillai
Mahakavi Kalidas Kālidāsa
Thaaye Unakkaga Kālidāsa
Saraswathi Sabatham Narada muni and as Vidhyapathy (dual roles)
Selvam
1967 Kandhan Karunai
Nenjirukkum Varai
Pesum Dheivam
Thangai
Paaladai
Thiruvarutchelvar
Iru Malargal
Ooty Varai Uravu Ravi
1968 Thirumal Perumai Periyalvar, Thondaradippodi Alvar, Thirumangai Alvar
Harichandra Harichandra
Galatta Kalyanam
En Thambi
Thillana Mohanambal Sikkal Shanmuga Sundaram
Enga Oor Raja
Lakshmi kalyanam
Uyarndha Manidhan
1969 Anbalippu
Thanga Surangam
Kaaval Dheivam
Gurudhatchanai
Anjal Petti 520
Nirai Kudam
Dheiva Magan ( Triple roles )
Thirudan
Sivandha Mann First Tamil film to be shooted in Foreign Locations
1970 Enga Mama
Darthy Hindi Film
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
Vietnam Veedu
Ethiroli
Raman Ethanai Ramanadi
Engirundho Vandhaal
Sorgam
Paadhugaappu
1971 Iru Thuruvam
Thangaikkaaga
Arunodhayam
Kulama Gunama
Praptham
Savaale Samaali
Sumathi En Sundhari Madhu
Thenum Paalum
Moondru Dheivangal
Babu
1972 Raja
Gnana Oli
Pattikkada Pattanama
Dharmam Engey
Thava Pudhalavan
Vasantha maligai
Needhi
1973 Bangaru Babu Guest role Telugu Film
Bharatha Vilas
Rajaraja Cholan Raja Raja Chola I
Ponnunjal
Bhakta Tukaram Sivaji Telugu Film
Engal Thanga Raja
Gauravam
Manidharil Manikkam
Rajapart Rangadurai
1974 Sivakamiyin Selvan Remake of Aradhana
Thaai
Thangapathakkam B. S Choudhry
En Magan
Anbai Thedi
1975 Manidhanum Dheivamagalam
Cinema Paithiyam
Avan Thaan Manidhan
Mannavan Vanthaanadi
Anbe Aaruyire
Vaira Nenjam
Dr. Siva
Paattum Bharathamum
1976 Unakkaga Naan
Grahapravesam
Sathiyam
Uthaman
Chitra Pournami
Rojavin Raja
1977 Avan Oru Sarithiram
Dheepam Ilayaraja
Ilaya Thalaimurai
Jeevan Theeralu Telugu Film
Chanakya Chandragupta Guest role Telugu Film
Costarred with NTR and ANR
Naam Pirandha Man
Annan Oru Koyil
Andhama Kathali
1978 Thyagam Ilayaraja
Ennai Pol Oruvan
Punniya Boomi
General Chakravarthi
Vaazhkai Alaigal
Justice Gopinath
Thacholi Ambu Cameo Malayalam Film
Pilot Premnath
Justice Gopinath
1979 Thirisoolam
Kavari Maan Ilayaraja
Nalladhoru Kudumbam Ilayaraja
Imayam
Naan Vaazhavaippen Ilayaraja
Pattaakathi Bairavan Ilayaraja
Vetrikku Oruvan Ilayaraja
1980 Rishi Moolam Ilayaraja
Natchathiram
Dharma Raja
Yemanukku Yeman
Ratha Paasam
Vishwaroopam
1981 Mohana Punnagai
Sathya Sundharam
Amarakaaviyam
Kalthoon
Lorry Driver Rajakannu
Maadi Veettu Ezhai
Keezhvaanam Sivakkum
1982 Hitler Umanath
Oorukku Oru Pillai
Vaa Kanna Vaa
Garuda Saukiyama
Sangili
Vasandhathil Oru Naal
Theerpu
Neevurukappin Neepu Guest role Telugu Film
Thyagi
Thunai
Paritchaikku Neramaachu
Oorum Uravum
Nenjangal
1983 Bezawada Bebbuli Guest role Telugu Film
Uruvangal Maaralam
Neethibathi
Imaigal
Sandhippu
Sumangali
Miruthanga Chakravarthi
Vellai Roja Ilayaraja
1984 Thiruppam
Chiranjeevi
Tharaasu
Vaazhkai Ilayaraja
Sarithira Nayagan
Simma Soppanam
Ezhudhaadha Sattangal
Iru Medhaigal
Dhaavani Kanavugal Ilayaraja
Vamsa Vilakku
1985 Bandham
Naam Iruvar
Padikkadha Pannaiyar Ilayaraja
Needhiyin Nizhal
Nermai
Mudhal Mariyathai Ilayaraja
Raja Rishi Ilayaraja
Padikkadhavan Ilayaraja
1986 Saadhanai Ilayaraja
Marumagal
Anandha Kanneer
Viduthalai
Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu Panni Ilayaraja
Lakshmi Vandhachu
Mannukkul Vairam
1987 Raja Mariyadhai
Kudumbam Oru Koyil
Muthukkal Moondru
Veerapandiyan
Anbulla Appa
Vishwanatha Nayakudu Nagama Nayaka Telugu Film
Agni Putrudu Guest role Telugu Film
Krishnan Vandhaan Ilayaraja
Jallikkattu Ilayaraja
Thaambathiyam
1988 En Thamizh En Makkal
Pudhiya Vaanam
1990 Kaavalukku Gettikkaaran Ilayaraja
1991 Gnana Paravai
1992 Naangal Ilayaraja
Chinna Marumagal
Mudhal Kural
Thevar Magan Ilayaraja
1993 Paarambariyam
1994 Rajakumaran Ilayaraja
1995 Pasumpon
1997 Once More
Oru Yathramozhi Malayalam film Ilayaraja
1998 En Aasai Rasave
1999 Mannavaru Chinnavaru
Poo Parikka Varugirom
Padayappa

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