Thyagarajan
- Acting
- June 21, 1945 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
Known for
Filmography
- Andhagan · Producer, Screenplay
- PT Sir · GP
- Ponmagal Vandhal · Varadharajan
- Johnny · Producer, Screenplay
- Chekka Chivantha Vaanam · Chinnappadasan 'Chinnappa'
- Yaman · Karunakaran
- Vaaimai · Dheenadayalan
- Saahasam · Producer, Screenplay
- Pachakallam
- Mambattiyan · Director, Writer
- Ponnar Shankar · Director, Producer
- Drohi · Narayanan
- Bodyguard · Ashokettan
- Adaikalam · Sathyamurthy
- Shock · Paramasivan, Director
- Jai · Veerapandi, Producer
- Thilakkam · Maheswaran Thampi
- Ravimama
- Aanazhagan · Screenplay, Director
- Sangharsha
- Theechatti Govindhan · Govindhan
- Magaadu
- No. 20 Madras Mail · Self
- Salem Vishnu · Vishnu, Director
- Miss Pamela
- State Rowdy
- Oohakachavadam
- Anthima Theerpu · Nataraj Vishnu / Salem Vishnu
- Abkari · Chidambaram
- Manu Uncle · Gomas
- Oru Muthassi Katha
- New Delhi
- Poovukkul Boogambam · Director
- New Delhi · Nataraj Vishnu
- Murattu Karangal · Veeran
- Raja Yuvaraja
- Nerupukkul Eeram
- Neengal Kettavai · Arun
- Komberi Mookan · Komberi Mookan, Story
- Nalla Naal
- Roshagadu
- Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate
- Paayum Puli
- Malaiyoor Mambattiyan · Mambattiyan
- Nenjangal
- Billa Ranga
- Nenjil Oru Raagam · Shiva
- Garuda Saukiyama · Muthukrishnan
- Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal
- Tik Tik Tik · Victor
- Alaigal Oyivadhilai · David
- Ranjan: The Advocate · Director, Writer