R. Parthiban

Biography

Radhakrishnan Parthiban (earlier credited in films as Ra Parthiepan) is an Indian film actor, director, producer and writer who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He has worked in more 50 films and has directed nearly 10 films. Parthiepan is known for having directed critically acclaimed films like Pudhiya Paadhai and Housefull and for his performances in films like Bharathi Kannamma, Vetri Kodi Kattu, Azhagi, Melvilasom and Aayirathil Oruvan. His movies Housefull (1999) and Pudhea Paadhai (1989) won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. After graduating in 1979, he briefly had a career writing short stories under the pen name of "Bharathi" in Tamil Magazines before in 1984- he became K.Bhagyaraj's personal assistant and later Assistant Director. The Bhagyaraj-Parthiban duo worked in over 40 films from 1984 to 1991. Parthiban also had small roles in several Bhagyaraj films. His acting debut was in 1992 with "Puthiya Padai" alon with Actress Seetha whom he would later go on to marry. His commercial song "Ae Kala Kala Kan Adicha Kalakala" from the film "Devathiyin Paadhangal" made him a known name. However it was only the superhit film Bharathi Kanamma (1996) which ma…

Movies & TV Shows

1. Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022) — Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
2. Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023) — Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
3. Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) — Chozhan
4. Naanum Rowdydhaan (2015) — Killivalavan
5. Massu Engira Maasilamani (2015) — Vikram Lakshmanan
6. Suzhal - The Vortex (2022) — Shanmugam
7. Ponmagal Vandhal (2020) — Rajarathinam
8. Idli Kadai (2025) — Arivu
9. Rachcha (2012) — Suryanarayana
10. Oththa Seruppu Size 7 (2019) — Masilamani
11. Ayogya (2019) — Kaalirajan
12. Tughlaq Durbar (2021) — Rayappan
13. Savarakathi (2018) — Special Appearance
14. Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014) — Guest Appearance
15. 12 B (2001)
16. Iravin Nizhal (2022) — Nandhu
17. Ustaad Bhagat Singh (2026) — Nalla Nagappa
18. Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka (2001) — Annachi
19. Melvilasom (2011) — Sawar Ramachandran
20. Ambuli (2012) — Sengodan
21. Poovellam Kettuppar (1999) — Himself (Special Appearance)
22. Kuppathu Raja (2019) — MG Rajendran
23. Mupparimanam (2017) — Self
24. Dhavani Kanavugal (1984) — Postman Ponnusami
25. Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000) — Muthuraman
26. Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam (2017) — Ex- Sarpanch
27. Suyamvaram (1999) — Azhagappan
28. Kudaikul Mazhai (2004) — Venkatkrishnan
29. Escape from Uganda (2013) — Antony
30. Azhagi (2002)
31. Time Enna Boss!? (2020) — Narrator
32. Nee Varuvai Ena (1999) — Ganesh
33. Yutha Satham (2022) — Kathirvelan
34. Housefull (1999) — Ayya
35. Pudhea Paadhai (1989) — Seetharaman
36. Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven (2000) — Guest Appearance
37. Maaveeran Kittu (2016) — Chinrasu
38. Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander (2015) — Alexander (Tamil Version)
39. Sabhash (2000) — Seenu
40. Vithagan (2011) — Rowdhran

Directed

1. Oththa Seruppu Size 7 (2019) — Director
2. Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014) — Director
3. Iravin Nizhal (2022) — Director
4. Kudaikul Mazhai (2004) — Director
5. Teenz (2024) — Director
6. Housefull (1999) — Director
7. Pudhea Paadhai (1989) — Director
8. Vithagan (2011) — Director
9. Pondatti Thevai (1990) — Director
10. Pachchak Kuthira (2006) — Director
11. Ulle Veliye (1993) — Director
12. Sugamana Sumaigal (1992) — Director
13. Ivan (2002) — Director
14. Documenting the World's First Non-Linear Single Shot Film (2022) — Director
15. Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga (2017) — Director
16. Sarigamapadani (1994) — Director
17. Naan Thaan CM — Director