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Thyagarajan

Thyagarajan

Actor · Born 1945-06-21 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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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.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018) — Chinnappadasan aka Chinnappa
  2. Ponmagal Vandhal (2020) — Varadharajan
  3. Bodyguard (2010) — Ashokettan
  4. No. 20 Madras Mail (1990) — Himself
  5. Thilakkam (2003) — Maheswaran Thampi
  6. New Delhi (1987) — Nataraj Vishnu
  7. Manu Uncle (1988) — Gomas
  8. PT Sir (2024) — GP
  9. Yaman (2017) — Karunakaran
  10. Paayum Puli (1983)
  11. Tik Tik Tik (1981) — Victor
  12. Miss Pamela (1989)
  13. Alaigal Oyivadhilai (1981) — David
  14. Shock (2004) — Paramasivan
  15. State Rowdy (1989)
  16. Neengal Kettavai (1984) — Arun
  17. Magaadu (1990)
  18. Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate (1983)
  19. Drohi (2010) — Narayanan
  20. Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal (1982)
  21. Nenjangal (1982)
  22. Garuda Saukiyama (1982) — Muthukrishnan
  23. Vaaimai (2016) — Dheenadayalan
  24. Jai (2004) — Veerapandi
  25. Abkari (1988) — Chidambaram
  26. Billa Ranga (1982)
  27. Oohakachavadam (1988)
  28. Anthima Theerpu (1988) — Nataraj Vishnu / Salem Vishnu
  29. Malaiyoor Mambattiyan (1983) — Mambattiyan
  30. Oru Muthassi Katha (1988)
  31. Ravimama (1999)
  32. Nalla Naal (1984)
  33. Roshagadu (1983)
  34. Salem Vishnu (1990) — Vishnu
  35. Adaikalam (2006) — Sathyamurthy
  36. Raja Yuvaraja (1985)
  37. Pachakallam (2016)
  38. Sangharsha (1993)
  39. New Delhi (1988)
  40. Komberi Mookan (1984) — Komberi Mookan

Directed

  1. Mambattiyan (2011) — Director
  2. Ponnar Shankar (2011) — Director
  3. Shock (2004) — Director
  4. Andhagan (2024) — Director
  5. Aanazhagan (1995) — Director
  6. Salem Vishnu (1990) — Director
  7. Poovukkul Boogambam (1988) — Director
  8. Ranjan: The Advocate — Director