Thyagarajan

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Thyagarajan

Acting 81 June 21, 1945

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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 "appea…

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Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

6.5 2018 Movie
No. 20 Madras Mail

No. 20 Madras Mail

6.3 1990 Movie
Ponmagal Vandhal

Ponmagal Vandhal

6.3 2020 Movie
Bodyguard

Bodyguard

6.9 2010 Movie
Thilakkam

Thilakkam

6.9 2003 Movie
New Delhi

New Delhi

6.5 1987 Movie
Manu Uncle

Manu Uncle

7.1 1988 Movie
Aanazhagan

Aanazhagan

9.0 1995 Movie
Tik Tik Tik

Tik Tik Tik

8.3 1981 Movie
Yaman

Yaman

6.4 2017 Movie
PT Sir

PT Sir

8.1 2024 Movie
Ponnar Shankar

Ponnar Shankar

4.8 2011 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2024
    Andhagan

    Movie Screenplay

  2. 2024
    PT Sir

    Movie GP

  3. 2020
    Ponmagal Vandhal

    Movie Varadharajan

  4. 2018
    Johnny

    Movie Screenplay

  5. 2018
    Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

    Movie Chinnappadasan 'Chinnappa'

  6. 2017
    Yaman

    Movie Karunakaran

  7. 2016
    Vaaimai

    Movie Dheenadayalan

  8. 2016
    Saahasam

    Movie Producer

  9. 2016
    Pachakallam

    Movie

  10. 2011
    Mambattiyan

    Movie Writer

  11. 2011
    Ponnar Shankar

    Movie Director

  12. 2010
    Drohi

    Movie Narayanan

  13. 2010
    Bodyguard

    Movie Ashokettan

  14. 2006
    Adaikalam

    Movie Sathyamurthy

  15. 2004
    Shock

    Movie Paramasivan

  16. 2004
    Jai

    Movie Veerapandi

More credits
  1. 2003
    Thilakkam

    Movie Maheswaran Thampi

  2. 1999
    Ravimama

    Movie

  3. 1995
    Aanazhagan

    Movie Screenplay

  4. 1993
    Sangharsha

    Movie

  5. 1990
    Magaadu

    Movie

  6. 1990
    No. 20 Madras Mail

    Movie Himself

  7. 1990
    Salem Vishnu

    Movie Vishnu

  8. 1989
    Miss Pamela

    Movie

  9. 1989
    State Rowdy

    Movie

  10. 1988
    Oohakachavadam

    Movie

  11. 1988
    Anthima Theerpu

    Movie Nataraj Vishnu / Salem Vishnu

  12. 1988
    Abkari

    Movie Chidambaram

  13. 1988
    Manu Uncle

    Movie Gomas

  14. 1988
    Oru Muthassi Katha

    Movie

  15. 1988
    New Delhi

    Movie

  16. 1988
    Poovukkul Boogambam

    Movie Director

  17. 1987
    New Delhi

    Movie Nataraj Vishnu

  18. 1986
    Murattu Karangal

    Movie Veeran

  19. 1985
    Raja Yuvaraja

    Movie

  20. 1984
    Nerupukkul Eeram

    Movie

  21. 1984
    Neengal Kettavai

    Movie Arun

  22. 1984
    Komberi Mookan

    Movie Komberi Mookan

  23. 1984
    Nalla Naal

    Movie

  24. 1983
    Roshagadu

    Movie