About

Known credits:
58
Birthday:
1945-06-21
Place of birth:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Website:
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Thyagarajan

Overview

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 Actor GP 59
Average
2020 Ponmagal Vandhal Actor Varadharajan 59
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2018 Chekka Chivantha Vaanam Actor Chinnappadasan aka Chinnappa 59
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2017 Yaman Actor Karunakaran 59
Average
2016 Vaaimai Actor Dheenadayalan 58
Average
2016 Pachakallam Actor N/A
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2010 Drohi Actor Narayanan 59
Average
2010 Bodyguard Actor Ashokettan 59
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2006 Adaikalam Actor Sathyamurthy N/A
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2004 Shock Actor Paramasivan 58
Average
2004 Jai Actor Veerapandi 59
Average
2003 Thilakkam Actor Maheswaran Thampi 59
Average
1999 Ravimama Actor N/A
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1990 Magaadu Actor N/A
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1990 Salem Vishnu Actor Vishnu N/A
N/A
1989 State Rowdy Actor 59
Average
1989 Miss Pamela Actor 58
Average
1988 Oohakachavadam Actor N/A
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1988 Anthima Theerpu Actor Nataraj Vishnu / Salem Vishnu 59
Average
1988 Abkari Actor Chidambaram N/A
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1988 Manu Uncle Actor Gomas 59
Average
1988 Oru Muthassi Katha Actor N/A
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1987 New Delhi Actor Nataraj Vishnu 59
Average
1985 Raja Yuvaraja Actor N/A
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1984 Neengal Kettavai Actor Arun 59
Average
1984 Nalla Naal Actor N/A
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1983 Roshagadu Actor N/A
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1983 Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate Actor N/A
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1983 Paayum Puli Actor 59
Average
1983 Malaiyoor Mambattiyan Actor Mambattiyan N/A
N/A
1982 Nenjangal Actor N/A
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1982 Billa Ranga Actor N/A
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1982 Garuda Saukiyama Actor Muthukrishnan N/A
N/A
1982 Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal Actor N/A
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1981 Tik Tik Tik Actor Victor 59
Average
1981 Alaigal Oyivadhilai Actor David N/A
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Directing
2024 Andhagan Directing Director 58
Average
2011 Mambattiyan Directing Director 58
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2011 Ponnar Shankar Directing Director 59
Average
2004 Shock Directing Director 58
Average
1995 Aanazhagan Directing Director N/A
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1990 Salem Vishnu Directing Director N/A
N/A
1988 Poovukkul Boogambam Directing Director N/A
N/A

Writing
2024 Andhagan Writing Screenplay 58
Average
2018 Johnny Writing Screenplay 58
Average
2016 Saahasam Writing Screenplay 58
Average
2016 Saahasam Writing Dialogue 58
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2011 Mambattiyan Writing Writer 58
Average
2004 Shock Writing Writer 58
Average
1995 Aanazhagan Writing Screenplay N/A
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1990 Salem Vishnu Writing Writer N/A
N/A

Production
2024 Andhagan Production Producer 58
Average
2018 Johnny Production Producer 58
Average
2016 Saahasam Production Producer 58
Average
2011 Mambattiyan Production Producer 58
Average
2011 Ponnar Shankar Production Producer 59
Average
2004 Shock Production Producer 58
Average
1990 Salem Vishnu Production Producer N/A
N/A