Acting
Thyagarajan
Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu cinema · 49 credits
Born
21 June 1945 (age 81)
Birthplace
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Also known as Thyagarajan · Thiagarajan Sivanandam · Thiyagarajan
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
Ranjan: The Advocate
Director, Writer
Andhagan
Screenplay, Director, Producer
Ponmagal Vandhal
as Varadharajan
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
as Chinnappadasan 'Chinnappa'
Johnny
Screenplay, Producer
Yaman
as Karunakaran
Vaaimai
as Dheenadayalan
Saahasam
Producer, Dialogue, Screenplay
Ponnar Shankar
Director, Producer
Mambattiyan
Writer, Director, Producer
Drohi
as Narayanan
Bodyguard
as Ashokettan
Shock
as Paramasivan, Producer, Director, Screenplay
Jai
as Veerapandi, Producer
Thilakkam
as Maheswaran Thampi
Aanazhagan
Screenplay, Director
சேலம் விஷ்ணு
1990
Salem Vishnu
as Vishnu, Producer, Writer, Director
No. 20 Madras Mail
as Himself
Manu Uncle
as Gomas
അബ്കാരി
1988
Abkari
as Chidambaram
Anthima Theerpu
1988
Anthima Theerpu
as Nataraj Vishnu / Salem Vishnu
New Delhi
as Nataraj Vishnu
கொம்பேறிமூக்கன்
1984
Komberi Mookan
as Komberi Mookan, Story
Garuda Saukiyama
as Muthukrishnan
Tik Tik Tik
as Victor