Thyagarajan

Thyagarajan

Known for
Acting
Born
June 21, 1945 (age 81)
Birthplace
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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

Filmography

2024
PT Sir poster

PT Sir

Movie · as GP

2020
Ponmagal Vandhal poster

Ponmagal Vandhal

Movie · as Varadharajan

2018
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam poster

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

Movie · as Chinnappadasan 'Chinnappa'

2017
Yaman poster

Yaman

Movie · as Karunakaran

2016
Vaaimai poster

Vaaimai

Movie · as Dheenadayalan

2016
Pachakallam poster

Pachakallam

Movie

2010
Drohi poster

Drohi

Movie · as Narayanan

2010
Bodyguard poster

Bodyguard

Movie · as Ashokettan

2006
Adaikalam

Adaikalam

Movie · as Sathyamurthy

2004
Shock poster

Shock

Movie · as Paramasivan

2004
Jai poster

Jai

Movie · as Veerapandi

2003
Thilakkam poster

Thilakkam

Movie · as Maheswaran Thampi

1999
Ravimama poster

Ravimama

Movie

1993
Sangharsha poster

Sangharsha

Movie

1991
Theechatti Govindhan

Theechatti Govindhan

Movie · as Govindhan

1990
Magaadu

Magaadu

Movie

1990
Salem Vishnu

Salem Vishnu

Movie · as Vishnu

1990
No. 20 Madras Mail poster

No. 20 Madras Mail

Movie · as Himself

1989
Miss Pamela poster

Miss Pamela

Movie

1989
State Rowdy poster

State Rowdy

Movie

1988
Manu Uncle poster

Manu Uncle

Movie · as Gomas

1988
Abkari

Abkari

Movie · as Chidambaram

1988
Oohakachavadam

Oohakachavadam

Movie

1988
Anthima Theerpu

Anthima Theerpu

Movie · as Nataraj Vishnu / Salem Vishnu

1988
Oru Muthassi Katha poster

Oru Muthassi Katha

Movie

1988
New Delhi poster

New Delhi

Movie

1988
Poovukkul Boogambam

Poovukkul Boogambam

Movie · as Bharath

1987
New Delhi poster

New Delhi

Movie · as Nataraj Vishnu

1986
Murattu Karangal poster

Murattu Karangal

Movie · as Veeran

1985
Raja Yuvaraja poster

Raja Yuvaraja

Movie

1985
Erimalai poster

Erimalai

Movie

1984
Nalla Naal poster

Nalla Naal

Movie · as Kaali

1984
Neengal Kettavai poster

Neengal Kettavai

Movie · as Arun

1984
Komberi Mookan poster

Komberi Mookan

Movie · as Komberi Mookan

1984
Nerupukkul Eeram

Nerupukkul Eeram

Movie

1983
Paayum Puli poster

Paayum Puli

Movie

1983
Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate poster

Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate

Movie

1983
Roshagadu poster

Roshagadu

Movie

1983
Malaiyoor Mambattiyan poster

Malaiyoor Mambattiyan

Movie · as Mambattiyan

1982
Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal poster

Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal

Movie

1982
Nenjangal poster

Nenjangal

Movie · as Kidnapper

1982
Garuda Saukiyama poster

Garuda Saukiyama

Movie · as Muthukrishnan

1982
Billa Ranga poster

Billa Ranga

Movie

1982
Nenjil Oru Raagam poster

Nenjil Oru Raagam

Movie · as Shiva

1982
Nadodi Raja poster

Nadodi Raja

Movie · as Muruga

1982
Neram Vandhachu poster

Neram Vandhachu

Movie · as Ravi

1981
Alaigal Oyivadhilai poster

Alaigal Oyivadhilai

Movie · as David

1981
Tik Tik Tik poster

Tik Tik Tik

Movie · as Victor