Sivaji Ganesan

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Sivaji Ganesan

Acting October 1, 1928

Villuppuram, Tamil Nadu, India

Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar, commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century.…

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Padayappa

Padayappa

7.4 1999 Movie
Thevar Magan

Thevar Magan

7.0 1992 Movie
Karnan

Karnan

7.3 1964 Movie
Thiruvarutchelvar

Thiruvarutchelvar

7.5 1967 Movie
Parasakthi

Parasakthi

6.3 1952 Movie
Savale Samali

Savale Samali

5.5 1971 Movie
Parthal Pasi Theerum

Parthal Pasi Theerum

8.2 1962 Movie
Once More

Once More

6.7 1997 Movie
Andha Naal

Andha Naal

6.3 1954 Movie
Thillana Mohanambal

Thillana Mohanambal

7.3 1968 Movie
Padikkadha Medhai

Padikkadha Medhai

7.5 1960 Movie
Pasamalar

Pasamalar

6.7 1961 Movie

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Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar, commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. Well known for his versatility and acting skills with numerous roles depicted on screen, he remains one of the most respected stage and film actors in the history of Indian entertainment, with a career spanning close to five decades and nearly 300 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi to his credit. Arguably the preeminent leading man during the "Golden Age" of Tamil cinema, Ganesan was the first Indian film actor to win a "Best Actor" award at an international film festival, the Afro-Asian Film Festival held in Cairo, Egypt in 1960. He was also the first Indian actor to be made a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. He won the President's Award for more than 12 times, and was later conferred the highest and the most prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema in 1997. An iconic figure in Tamil pop culture, his work has continued to enjoy an enduring, far-reaching influence in Tamil society in general.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1999
    Poo Parikka Varugirom

    Movie Author

  2. 1999
    Padayappa

    Movie Dharmalingam

  3. 1999
    Mannavaru Sinnavaru

    Movie

  4. 1998
    En Aasai Rasave

    Movie

  5. 1997
    Once More

    Movie Selvam

  6. 1997
    Oru Yaatra Mozhi

    Movie Anantha Subramaniam

  7. 1995
    Pasumpon

    Movie Durairasu Thevar

  8. 1993
    Paarambariyam

    Movie

  9. 1992
    Thevar Magan

    Movie Periya Thevar

  10. 1992
    Mudhal Kural

    Movie

  11. 1992
    Chinna Marumagal

    Movie

  12. 1992
    Naangal

    Movie Chaturvedi

  13. 1991
    Gnana Paravai

    Movie

  14. 1988
    Pudhiya Vaanam

    Movie D.I.G. Pandidurai

  15. 1988
    En Thamizh En Makkal

    Movie

  16. 1987
    Krishnan Vandhaan

    Movie

More credits
  1. 1987
    Jallikkattu

    Movie

  2. 1987
    Vishwanatha Nayakudu

    Movie Nagama Nayak

  3. 1987
    Agni Putrudu

    Movie

  4. 1987
    Anbulla Appa

    Movie Rajasekhar

  5. 1987
    Veerapandiyan

    Movie

  6. 1987
    Muthukkal Moondru

    Movie

  7. 1987
    Kudumbam Oru Koyil

    Movie

  8. 1987
    Raja Mariyadhai

    Movie

  9. 1986
    Mannukkul Vairam

    Movie

  10. 1986
    Lakshmi Vandhachu

    Movie Rajasekhar

  11. 1986
    Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu

    Movie Rajasekar

  12. 1986
    Viduthalai

    Movie Inspector Rajasingam

  13. 1986
    Anandha Kanneer

    Movie

  14. 1986
    Marumagal

    Movie Chandrasekhar

  15. 1986
    Saadhanai

    Movie

  16. 1985
    Padikkadavan

    Movie Rajasekhar

  17. 1985
    Raja Rishi

    Movie Sage Vishwamitra / King Kaushika

  18. 1985
    Mudhal Mariyathai

    Movie Malaichami

  19. 1985
    Nermai

    Movie Professor Gowrishankar

  20. 1985
    Needhiyin Nizhal

    Movie D.I.G Nithyanandam

  21. 1985
    Padikkatha Pannayar

    Movie

  22. 1985
    Naam Iruvar

    Movie

  23. 1985
    Bandham

    Movie

  24. 1984
    Vamsa Vilakku

    Movie