Thyagarajan
Known for: Acting
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
Nenjil Oru Raagam
Shiva
1982
Murattu Karangal
Veeran
1986
Nerupukkul Eeram
1984
Film
No. 20 Madras Mail
Himself
1990
Film
Ponmagal Vandhal
Varadharajan
2020
Film
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Chinnappadasan 'Chinnappa'
2018
Film
Miss Pamela
1989
Theechatti Govindhan
Govindhan
1991
Film
Vaaimai
Dheenadayalan
2016
Film
Manu Uncle
Gomas
1988
Film
Paayum Puli
1983
Film
PT Sir
GP
2024
Film
Oru Muthassi Katha
1988
Film
Neengal Kettavai
Arun
1984
Film
Shock
Paramasivan
2004
Film
Tik Tik Tik
Victor
1981
Salem Vishnu
Vishnu
1990
Film
New Delhi
Nataraj Vishnu
1987
Film
Yaman
Karunakaran
2017
Film
Bodyguard
Ashokettan
2010
Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate
1983
Abkari
Chidambaram
1988
Malaiyoor Mambattiyan
Mambattiyan
1983
Film
Raja Yuvaraja
1985
Film
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
David
1981
Film
New Delhi
1988
Film
Thilakkam
Maheswaran Thampi
2003
Nenjangal
1982
Film
Garuda Saukiyama
Muthukrishnan
1982
Film
State Rowdy
1989
Film
Jai
Veerapandi
2004
Film
Billa Ranga
1982
Komberi Mookan
Komberi Mookan
1984
Anthima Theerpu
Nataraj Vishnu / Salem Vishnu
1988
Adaikalam
Sathyamurthy
2006
Film
Pachakallam
2016
Film
Roshagadu
1983
Film
Drohi
Narayanan
2010
Film
Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal
1982
Film
Ravimama
1999
Oohakachavadam
1988
Nalla Naal
1984
Film
Sangharsha
1993
Magaadu
1990