Thyagarajan
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 21, 1945
- Birthplace
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
Filmography
Ranjan: The Advocate TBA
Director, Writer
Andhagan 2024
Producer, Screenplay, Director
PT Sir 2024
as GP
Ponmagal Vandhal 2020
as Varadharajan
Johnny 2018
Producer, Screenplay
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam 2018
as Chinnappadasan 'Chinnappa'
Yaman 2017
as Karunakaran
Vaaimai 2016
as Dheenadayalan
Saahasam 2016
Producer, Screenplay, Dialogue
Pachakallam 2016
Actor
Mambattiyan 2011
Director, Writer, Producer
Ponnar Shankar 2011
Director, Producer
Drohi 2010
as Narayanan
Bodyguard 2010
as Ashokettan
- Adaikalam
Adaikalam 2006
as Sathyamurthy
Shock 2004
as Paramasivan, Director, Producer, Screenplay
Jai 2004
as Veerapandi, Producer
Thilakkam 2003
as Maheswaran Thampi
Ravimama 1999
Actor
Aanazhagan 1995
Screenplay, Director
Sangharsha 1993
Actor
- Theechatti Govindhan
Theechatti Govindhan 1991
as Govindhan
- Magaadu
Magaadu 1990
Actor
No. 20 Madras Mail 1990
as Himself
- Salem Vishnu
Salem Vishnu 1990
as Vishnu, Director, Writer, Producer
Miss Pamela 1989
Actor
State Rowdy 1989
Actor
- Oohakachavadam
Oohakachavadam 1988
Actor
- Anthima Theerpu
Anthima Theerpu 1988
as Nataraj Vishnu / Salem Vishnu
- Abkari
Abkari 1988
as Chidambaram
Manu Uncle 1988
as Gomas
Oru Muthassi Katha 1988
Actor
- Poovukkul Boogambam
Poovukkul Boogambam 1988
as Bharath, Director
New Delhi 1988
Actor
New Delhi 1987
as Nataraj Vishnu
Murattu Karangal 1986
as Veeran
Erimalai 1985
Actor
Raja Yuvaraja 1985
Actor
- Nerupukkul Eeram
Nerupukkul Eeram 1984
Actor
Neengal Kettavai 1984
as Arun
Komberi Mookan 1984
as Komberi Mookan, Story
Nalla Naal 1984
as Kaali
Roshagadu 1983
Actor
Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate 1983
Actor
Paayum Puli 1983
Actor
Malaiyoor Mambattiyan 1983
as Mambattiyan
Nenjangal 1982
as Kidnapper
Nadodi Raja 1982
as Muruga
Billa Ranga 1982
Actor
Neram Vandhachu 1982
as Ravi
Nenjil Oru Raagam 1982
as Shiva
Garuda Saukiyama 1982
as Muthukrishnan
Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal 1982
Actor
Tik Tik Tik 1981
as Victor
Alaigal Oyivadhilai 1981
as David
Credits from TMDB.