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21 Jun 1945 (79)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Thyagarajan
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.
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PT Sir | GP |
| 2020 | Ponmagal Vandhal | Varadharajan |
| 2018 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Chinnappadasan aka Chinnappa |
| 2017 | Yaman | Karunakaran |
| 2016 | Vaaimai | Dheenadayalan |
| 2016 | Pachakallam | |
| 2010 | Bodyguard | Ashokettan |
| 2010 | Drohi | Narayanan |
| 2006 | Adaikalam | Sathyamurthy |
| 2004 | Shock | Paramasivan |
| 2004 | Jai | Veerapandi |
| 2003 | Thilakkam | |
| 2003 | Thilakkam | Maheswaran Thampi |
| 1999 | Ravimama | |
| 1990 | Magaadu | |
| 1990 | Salem Vishnu | Vishnu |
| 1989 | Miss Pamela | |
| 1989 | State Rowdy | |
| 1988 | Manu Uncle | Gomas |
| 1988 | Anthima Theerpu | Nataraj Vishnu / Salem Vishnu |
| 1988 | Abkari | Chidambaram |
| 1988 | Oohakachavadam | |
| 1988 | Oru Muthassi Katha | |
| 1987 | New Delhi | Nataraj Vishnu |
| 1985 | Raja Yuvaraja | |
| 1984 | Neengal Kettavai | Arun |
| 1984 | Nalla Naal | |
| 1983 | Paayum Puli | |
| 1983 | Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate | |
| 1983 | Roshagadu | |
| 1983 | Malaiyoor Mambattiyan | Mambattiyan |
| 1982 | Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal | |
| 1982 | Nenjangal | |
| 1982 | Garuda Saukiyama | Muthukrishnan |
| 1982 | Billa Ranga | |
| 1981 | Tik Tik Tik | Victor |
| 1981 | Alaigal Oyivadhilai | David |
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Andhagan | Director |
| 2024 | Andhagan | Screenplay |
| 2024 | Andhagan | Producer |
| 2018 | Johnny | Producer |
| 2018 | Johnny | Screenplay |
| 2016 | Saahasam | Producer |
| 2016 | Saahasam | Screenplay |
| 2016 | Saahasam | Dialogue |
| 2011 | Ponnar Shankar | Director |
| 2011 | Ponnar Shankar | Producer |
| 2011 | Mambattiyan | Director |
| 2011 | Mambattiyan | Writer |
| 2011 | Mambattiyan | Producer |
| 2004 | Shock | Director |
| 2004 | Shock | Producer |
| 2004 | Shock | Writer |
| 1995 | Aanazhagan | Screenplay |
| 1995 | Aanazhagan | Director |
| 1990 | Salem Vishnu | Director |
| 1990 | Salem Vishnu | Producer |
| 1990 | Salem Vishnu | Writer |
| 1988 | Poovukkul Boogambam | Director |