Thyagarajan
Acting • Born 1945-06-21
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.
Filmography
39 credits
Ravimama
Movie • 1999
Magaadu
Movie • 1990
Paayum Puli
Movie • 1983
Nalla Naal
Movie • 1984
Miss Pamela
Movie • 1989
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
Movie • 1981
David
Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate
Movie • 1983
Drohi
Movie • 2010
Narayanan
Bodyguard
Movie • 2010
Ashokettan
Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal
Movie • 1982
Manu Uncle
Movie • 1988
Gomas
Shock
Movie • 2004
Paramasivan
Nenjangal
Movie • 1982
Garuda Saukiyama
Movie • 1982
Muthukrishnan
Vaaimai
Movie • 2016
Dheenadayalan
Jai
Movie • 2004
Veerapandi
New Delhi
Movie • 1987
Nataraj Vishnu
Abkari
Movie • 1988
Chidambaram
State Rowdy
Movie • 1989
Billa Ranga
Movie • 1982
Roshagadu
Movie • 1983
Salem Vishnu
Movie • 1990
Vishnu
Adaikalam
Movie • 2006
Sathyamurthy
Oohakachavadam
Movie • 1988
Thilakkam
Movie • 2003
Maheswaran Thampi
Raja Yuvaraja
Movie • 1985
Pachakallam
Movie • 2016
Yaman
Movie • 2017
Karunakaran
PT Sir
Movie • 2024
GP
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Movie • 2018
Chinnappadasan aka Chinnappa
Tik Tik Tik
Movie • 1981
Victor
Anthima Theerpu
Movie • 1988
Nataraj Vishnu / Salem Vishnu
Malaiyoor Mambattiyan
Movie • 1983
Mambattiyan
Ponmagal Vandhal
Movie • 2020
Varadharajan
Neengal Kettavai
Movie • 1984
Arun
Oru Muthassi Katha
Movie • 1988
Sangharsha
Movie • 1993
No. 20 Madras Mail
Movie • 1990
Himself
New Delhi
Movie • 1988