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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1945-06-21 (79 years old)

Place of Birth

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Thyagarajan

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.

Known For

Acting

2024

PT Sir as GP

2020

Ponmagal Vandhal as Varadharajan

2018

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam as Chinnappadasan aka Chinnappa

2017

Yaman as Karunakaran

2016

Vaaimai as Dheenadayalan

2010

Drohi as Narayanan
Bodyguard as Ashokettan

2006

Adaikalam as Sathyamurthy

2004

Shock as Paramasivan
Jai as Veerapandi

2003

Thilakkam as Maheswaran Thampi

1999

1990

1989

1988

Manu Uncle as Gomas
Abkari as Chidambaram
Anthima Theerpu as Nataraj Vishnu / Salem Vishnu

1987

New Delhi as Nataraj Vishnu

1985

1984

1983

1982

1981

Directing

2024

Andhagan as Director

2011

Ponnar Shankar as Director
Mambattiyan as Director

2004

Shock as Director

1995

Aanazhagan as Director

1990

Salem Vishnu as Director

1988

Production

2024

Andhagan as Producer

2018

Johnny as Producer

2016

Saahasam as Producer

2011

Ponnar Shankar as Producer
Mambattiyan as Producer

2004

Shock as Producer

1990

Salem Vishnu as Producer

Writing

2024

Andhagan as Screenplay

2018

Johnny as Screenplay

2016

Saahasam as Dialogue
Saahasam as Screenplay

2011

Mambattiyan as Writer

2004

Shock as Writer

1995

Aanazhagan as Screenplay

1990

Salem Vishnu as Writer