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Overview

Date of Birth:

1 October 1928, Sirkali, Tamil Nadu, India more

Date of Death:

21 July 2001, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India more

Mini Biography:

Tamil superstar from a poor family in Tamil Nadu, India. His father worked... more

Trivia:

During a visit to the USA in 1962, he was named honorary mayor of Niagara... more

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Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Miscellaneous Crew

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Padaiyappa (1999)	Padaiyappa's Father	1999	-	6.3 (410)

2.	Once More (1997)		1997	-	5.6 (33)

3.	Oru Yaatra Mozhi (1997)	Lal's father	1997	-	5.9 (19)

4.	Pasumponn (1995)		1995	-	8.9 (7)

5.	Paramparyam (1993)		1993	-	-

6.	Thevar Magan (1992)	Peria-thevar	1992	-	8.6 (354)
	AKAs: Kshatriya Putrudu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version) The Chieftain's Son
7.	Chinna Marumagal (1992)		1992	-	-

8.	Knock Out (1992)		1992	-	-

9.	Muthal Kural (1992)		1992	-	-

10.	Nangal (1992)		1992	-	-

11.	Gnana Paravai (1991)		1991	-	-

12.	En Thamil En Makkal (1988)		1988	-	-

13.	Marmagal (1988)		1988	-	-

14.	Pudhiya Vanam (1988)		1988	-	-

15.	Vishwanatha Nayakudu (1987)		1987	-	9.9 (12)

16.	Agni Putrudu (1987)		1987	-	-

17.	Anbulla Appa (1987)		1987	-	-

18.	Jallikkattu (1987)		1987	-	-

19.	Muhtukkal Moonru (1987)		1987	-	-

20.	Thambathiyam (1987)		1987	-	-

21.	Veera Pandian (1987)		1987	-	-

22.	Maaveran (1986)		1986	-	4.3 (14)

23.	Ananda Kannir (1986)		1986	-	-

24.	Lakshmi Vandhachu (1986)		1986	-	-

25.	Marumagal (1986)		1986	-	-

26.	Saadhanai (1986)		1986	-	-

27.	Thaiku Oru Thalattu (1986)		1986	-	-

28.	Viduthalai (1986)		1986	-	-

29.	Muthal Mariyathai (1985)	Malaichami	1985	-	7.7 (72)
	AKAs: A Matter of Honour Prime Honour The First to Be Honoured
30.	Padikkathavan (1985)	Baldev Kashiram Pandey	1985	-	6.9 (41)
	AKAs: Fauladi (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
31.	Raja Rishi (1985)		1985	-	6.9 (6)

32.	Bandham (1985)		1985	-	-

33.	Nam Iruvar (1985)		1985	-	-

34.	Neethiyin Nizhal (1985)		1985	-	-

35.	Nermai (1985)		1985	-	-

36.	Padikkatha Panayar (1985)		1985	-	-

37.	Charitra Nayakan (1984)		1984	-	-

38.	Chiranjeevi (1984)		1984	-	-
	AKAs: Long Lived (India: English title)
39.	Ezhuthata Sattaangal (1984)		1984	-	-
	AKAs: Ezhuthantha Sattangal (India: Telugu title) Unwritten Laws (India: English title)
40.	Iru Methaigal (1984)		1984	-	-

41.	Naney Raja (1984)		1984	-	-

42.	Simha Soppanam (1984)		1984	-	-

43.	Tharasu (1984)		1984	-	-

44.	Thiruppam (1984)		1984	-	-

45.	Vamsa Vilakku (1984)		1984	-	-

46.	Vazhkai (1984)		1984	-	-

47.	Dhavani Kannavukal (1983)		1983	-	9.1 (17)
	AKAs: Thavani Kanavukal (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration) The Dreams of a Young Girl
48.	Bezwada Bebbuli (1983)		1983	-	-
	AKAs: The Tiger of Bezwada (India: English title)
49.	Imaigal (1983)		1983	-	-

50.	Mridanga Chakravarthi (1983)		1983	-	-

51.	Neethipathi (1983)		1983	-	-

52.	Sandhippu (1983)		1983	-	-

53.	Sumangali (1983)		1983	-	-

54.	Uruvavugal Maralam (1983)		1983	-	-

55.	Vellai Roja (1983)		1983	-	-

56.	Thyagi (1982)		1982	-	-

57.	Garuda Sowkiyama (1982)		1982	-	-

58.	Hitler Umanath (1982)		1982	-	-

59.	Nenjalgal (1982)		1982	-	-

60.	Nivurigappina Nippu (1982)		1982	-	-

61.	Oorukku Oru Pillai (1982)		1982	-	-

62.	Oorum Uravum (1982)		1982	-	-

63.	Paritchaikku Neramchu (1982)		1982	-	-

64.	Sangili (1982)		1982	-	-

65.	Theerpu (1982)		1982	-	-

66.	Thunai (1982)		1982	-	-
	AKAs: Companionship (International: English title: festival title)
67.	Vaa Kanna Vaa (1982)		1982	-	-

68.	Vasanthathil Oru Naal (1982)		1982	-	-

69.	Amarakaviyam (1981)		1981	-	-

70.	Kalthoon (1981)		1981	-	-

71.	Kizhvanam Sivakkam (1981)		1981	-	-
	AKAs: Keezh Vanam Sivakkum (India: Telugu title)
72.	Lorry Driver Rajakannu (1981)		1981	-	-

73.	Madi Veetu Ezhai (1981)		1981	-	-

74.	Mohana Ponnagai (1981)		1981	-	-

75.	Sathyam Sundaram (1981)		1981	-	-

76.	Dharma Raja (1980)		1980	-	-

77.	Ratha Pasam (1980)		1980	-	-

78.	Rishi Moolam (1980)		1980	-	-

79.	Vishwa Roopam (1980)		1980	-	-

80.	Yamanukku Yaman (1980)		1980	-	-

81.	Naan Vaazha Vaippen (1979)	Ravi	1979	-	4.7 (6)

82.	Emayam (1979)		1979	-	-

83.	Kavariman (1979)		1979	-	-

84.	Nallathoru Kudumbam (1979)		1979	-	-

85.	Pattakkatti Bairavan (1979)		1979	-	-

86.	Thirisulam (1979)		1979	-	-

87.	Vetrikku Oruvan (1979)		1979	-	-

88.	General Chakravarthi (1978)		1978	-	-

89.	Justice Gopinath (1978)		1978	-	-

90.	Pilot Premnath (1978)		1978	-	-

91.	Punya Bhoomi (1978)		1978	-	-

92.	Thacholy Ambu (1978)		1978	-	-
	AKAs: Thacholi Ambu (India: Malayalam title: alternative transliteration)
93.	Thyaagam (1978)		1978	-	-

94.	Chanakya Chandragupta (1977)		1977	-	6.0 (6)

95.	Andaman Kathali (1977)		1977	-	-
	AKAs: Andaman Kadali (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
96.	Annan Oru Koyil (1977)		1977	-	-

97.	Dheepam (1977)		1977	-	-
	AKAs: Deepam (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
98.	Jeevana Theeralu (1977)		1977	-	-

99.	Naam Pirandha Maan (1977)		1977	-	-
	AKAs: This Is Our Soil (India: English title)
100.	Avan Oru Charitram (1976)		1976	-	-

101.	Chitra Pournami (1976)		1976	-	-

102.	Ennai Pol Oruvan (1976)		1976	-	-

103.	Grihapravesham (1976)		1976	-	-

104.	Gurudakshinai (1976)		1976	-	-

105.	Ilaya Thalaimurai (1976)		1976	-	-
	AKAs: Young Generation (India: English title)
106.	Rojavin Raja (1976)		1976	-	-

107.	Sathyam (1976)		1976	-	-

108.	Unakkaga Naan (1976)		1976	-	-

109.	Uthaman (1976)		1976	-	-

110.	Anbe Aruyere (1975)		1975	-	-

111.	Avanthan Manithan (1975)		1975	-	-

112.	Doctor Siva (1975)	Dr. Siva	1975	-	-

113.	Manithanum Daivamagalam (1975)		1975	-	-

114.	Manithanum Mrigamum (1975)		1975	-	-

115.	Mannavan Vandanadi (1975)		1975	-	-

116.	Pattam Bharathamum (1975)		1975	-	-

117.	Vaira Nenjam (1975)		1975	-	-
	AKAs: Diamond Heart (India: English title)
118.	Anbai Thedi (1974)		1974	-	-

119.	En Magan (1974)		1974	-	-

120.	Sivakamyin Selvan (1974)		1974	-	-

121.	Thanga Padakkan (1974)		1974	-	-

122.	Thayi (1974)		1974	-	-

123.	Vani Rani (1974)		1974	-	-

124.	Gauravam (1973)		1973	-	9.0 (11)

125.	Bhakta Tukaram (1973)	Sivaji	1973	-	-

126.	Bharatha Vilas (1973)		1973	-	-

127.	Engal Thanga Raja (1973)		1973	-	-

128.	Manithiral Manikam (1973)		1973	-	-

129.	Ponnunnjal (1973)		1973	-	-

130.	Raja Part Rangadurai (1973)		1973	-	-

131.	Raja Raja Chozhan (1973)	Rajaraja Chozhan	1973	-	-

132.	Vasantha Maligai (1972)		1972	-	7.6 (8)

133.	Gnana Oli (1972)	Anthony	1972	-	7.0 (5)

134.	Bangaru Babu (1972)		1972	-	-

135.	Eharmam Engay (1972)		1972	-	-

136.	Maa Inti Jyothi (1972)		1972	-	-

137.	Neethi (1972)		1972	-	-

138.	Pattikada Pattanama (1972)		1972	-	-
	AKAs: Village or Town (India: English title)
139.	Raja (1972)		1972	-	-

140.	Ranganna Sabatham (1972)		1972	-	-

141.	Thavaputhalvan (1972)		1972	-	-

142.	Babu (1971)		1971	-	-

143.	Iru Thuruvam (1971)		1971	-	-

144.	Kulama Kunama (1971)		1971	-	-

145.	Moondru Daivangal (1971)		1971	-	-

146.	Praptham (1971)		1971	-	-

147.	Savale Samali (1971)		1971	-	-

148.	Sumathi En Sundari (1971)		1971	-	-

149.	Thangaikkaga (1971)		1971	-	-

150.	Thenum Palum (1971)		1971	-	-

151.	Vietnam Veedu (1970)	Prestige Padmanabha Iyer	1970	-	7.4 (13)

152.	Enga Mama (1970)		1970	-	-

153.	Engiruthu Vandhal (1970)		1970	-	-

154.	Ethiroli (1970)		1970	-	-
	AKAs: Echo
155.	Pathukappu (1970)		1970	-	-
	AKAs: Security
156.	Raman Ethanai Ramanadi (1970)		1970	-	-

157.	Sorgam (1970)		1970	-	-

158.	Vilayattu Pillai (1970)		1970	-	-

159.	Anjal Petty 520 (1969)		1969	-	-

160.	Daivamagan (1969)		1969	-	-

161.	Kaval Daivam (1969)	Toddy-tapper	1969	-	-

162.	Nirai Kudam (1969)		1969	-	-

163.	Sivantha Mann (1969)		1969	-	-
	AKAs: Red Soil (India: English title)
164.	Thanga Surangam (1969)		1969	-	-

165.	Thirudan (1969)		1969	-	-

166.	Galatta Kalyanam (1968)		1968	-	9.3 (7)
	AKAs: Disputed Marriage (India: English title)
167.	Uyarntha Manithan (1968)		1968	-	8.8 (9)

168.	Thillana Mohanambal (1968)	Sikkil Shanmughasundaram	1968	-	8.2 (27)

169.	Anbalipu (1968)		1968	-	-
	AKAs: Gift (India: English title)
170.	Arunodaya (1968)		1968	-	-
	AKAs: Arunodhayam (India: Marathi title) Sunrise (India: English title)
171.	Enga Ooru Raja (1968)		1968	-	-

172.	En Thambi (1968)		1968	-	-
	AKAs: My Younger Brother (India: English title)
173.	Harishchandra (1968)		1968	-	-

174.	Lakshmi Kalyanam (1968)		1968	-	-

175.	Thirumal Perumai (1968)		1968	-	-
	AKAs: Fame of Lord Krishna (India: English title)
176.	Ooty Varai Uravu (1967)		1967	-	-
	AKAs: The Relationship Is Up to Ooty (India: English title)
177.	Kandan Karunai (1967)	Veerabaghu	1967	-	5.8 (8)

178.	Iru Malargal (1967)		1967	-	-

179.	Nenjirukumvarai (1967)		1967	-	-
	AKAs: Till the Heart is There (India: English title) Until the Heart Beats (India: English title)
180.	Paladai (1967)		1967	-	-
	AKAs: A Child's Feeding Vessel
181.	Pesum Daivam (1967)		1967	-	-

182.	Thangai (1967)	Madan	1967	-	-

183.	Thiruvarutselvar (1967)		1967	-	-

184.	Mahakavi Kalidas (1966)		1966	-	-

185.	Motor Sundaram Pillai (1966)	Sundaram Pillai	1966	-	-

186.	Saraswathi Sabatham (1966)	(as Padmashri Shivaji Ganesan) Vidyapati	1966	-	-
	AKAs: Devi Saraswati (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
187.	Selvam (1966)		1966	-	-

188.	Thaye Unakkaga (1966)		1966	-	-

189.	Thiruvilayadal (1965)	Lord Shiva in Different Disguises	1965	-	8.7 (46)

190.	Anbukkarangal (1965)		1965	-	-

191.	Neelavanam (1965)		1965	-	-

192.	Pazhani (1965)		1965	-	-

193.	Shanti (1965)		1965	-	-

194.	Pudhiya Paravai (1964)		1964	-	9.2 (11)

195.	Navarathri (1964)		1964	-	8.3 (15)

196.	Andavan Kathali (1964)		1964	-	-

197.	Kai Kodutha Deivam (1964)		1964	-	-

198.	Murudan Muthu (1964)		1964	-	-
	AKAs: Chinnada Gombe (India: Kannada title) Rowdy Muthu (India: English title)
199.	Pachai Vilakku (1964)		1964	-	-
	AKAs: Green Light
200.	Ramadasu (1964)		1964	-	-

201.	School Master (1964)		1964	-	-

202.	Karna (1963)	Karna	1963	-	8.9 (6)

203.	Iruvar Ullam (1963)	Selvam	1963	-	8.6 (6)
	AKAs: Two Hearts (India: English title)
204.	Karnan (1963)	Karna	1963	-	8.3 (18)

205.	Annai Illam (1963)		1963	-	-

206.	Arivali (1963)		1963	-	-

207.	Chittor Rani Padmini (1963)		1963	-	-

208.	Kalyanin Kanavan (1963)		1963	-	-

209.	Kulamagal Radhai (1963)		1963	-	-

210.	Kumkumam (1963)		1963	-	-

211.	Mamakaram (1963)		1963	-	-

212.	Naan Vanangum Daivam (1963)		1963	-	-

213.	Paar Magale Paar (1963)		1963	-	-

214.	Raktha Tilakam (1963)	Kumar	1963	-	-

215.	Bale Pandiya (1962)		1962	-	8.8 (11)

216.	Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962)		1962	-	8.4 (9)
	AKAs: Looking at the Beloved
217.	Rakhi (1962)	(uncredited) Intro	1962	-	4.9 (11)
	AKAs: Filial Bond
218.	Alayamani (1962)		1962	-	-

219.	Bandha Pasam (1962)		1962	-	-

220.	Padithal Mattum Podhuma (1962)		1962	-	-
	AKAs: Is Education Alone Enough? (India: Tamil title: literal English title)
221.	Pavithra Prema (1962)		1962	-	-
	AKAs: Holy Love
222.	Senthamarai (1962)		1962	-	-
	AKAs: Red Lotus
223.	Vadivukku Valai Kappu (1962)		1962	-	-

224.	Valar Pirai (1962)		1962	-	-

225.	Pasamalar (1961/I)	Rajasekharan	1961	-	9.4 (19)
	AKAs: The Flower of Love
226.	Pavamanippu (1961)	Rahim	1961	-	8.6 (8)
	AKAs: Forgiveness of Sins Pava Mannippu (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration) The Confessional Pardon
227.	Kappalottiya Thamizhan (1961)	Va. Vu. Chidambaram Pillai	1961	-	8.5 (10)
	AKAs: The Navigator (India: English title)
228.	Palum Pazhamum (1961)		1961	-	8.4 (8)
	AKAs: Milk and Fruits
229.	Ellam Unnakkaga (1961)		1961	-	-

230.	Marudu Nattu Veeran (1961)		1961	-	-

231.	Nichaya Thamboolam (1961)		1961	-	-

232.	Papa Pariharam (1961)		1961	-	-
	AKAs: The Atonement of Sin
233.	Pelli Thambulam (1961)		1961	-	-
	AKAs: Nishchaya Thambulam (India: Tamil title)
234.	Punarjanmam (1961)		1961	-	-
	AKAs: The Gift (India: English title)
235.	Shri Valli (1961)		1961	-	-

236.	Padikkatha Methai (1960)		1960	-	8.3 (7)

237.	Aai Phirse Bahar (1960)		1960	-	-
	AKAs: The Flowers Have Blossomed Again
238.	Amar Prem (1960)		1960	-	-

239.	Deivapiravi (1960)		1960	-	-
	AKAs: Deivapiravi (India: Hindi title) Divine Birth (India: English title)
240.	Irumputhirai (1960)		1960	-	-
	AKAs: The Iron Curtain (India: English title)
241.	Kurvanji (1960)		1960	-	-

242.	Makkala Rajya (1960)		1960	-	-
	AKAs: Children's Kingdom (India: English title) Pillalu Techina Chalana Rajyam (India: Tamil title)
243.	Pavai Vilakku (1960)		1960	-	-

244.	Petra Manam (1960)		1960	-	-

245.	Pillalu Techina Challani Rajyam (1960)		1960	-	-

246.	Raja Bhakti (1960)		1960	-	-

247.	Vidiveli (1960)		1960	-	-

248.	Veerapandiya Kattabomman (1959)	Kattaboman	1959	-	9.0 (34)
	AKAs: The Great Pandiya King (India: English title) Veerapandya Kattabrahmanna (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
249.	Amar Shaheed (1959)		1959	-	-
	AKAs: Immortal Martyrs (India: English title) Veerapandiya kattaboman (India: Tamil title)
250.	Aval Yar (1959)		1959	-	-

251.	Bhagapirivinai (1959)		1959	-	-

252.	Kaathavaraayan (1959)		1959	-	-
	AKAs: Kathavaryan (India: Telugu title)
253.	Maragatham (1959)	Varendran	1959	-	-
	AKAs: Karugkuyil Kundrathuk Kolai (India: Tamil title)
254.	Naan Sollum Rahasiyam (1959)		1959	-	-

255.	Thangapathumai (1959)		1959	-	-

256.	Sabash Meena (1958)		1958	-	8.4 (6)
	AKAs: Well Done Meena (India: English title)
257.	Annaiyin Aanai (1958)		1958	-	-

258.	Bommalapelli (1958)		1958	-	-

259.	Kathavarayan Katha (1958)		1958	-	-

260.	Naan Valartha Thangai (1958)		1958	-	-

261.	Pati Bhakti (1958)		1958	-	-
	AKAs: Husband Worship
262.	Raj Tilak (1958)		1958	-	-

263.	Sampoorna Ramayanam (1958)		1958	-	-

264.	School Master (1958)		1958	-	-
	AKAs: Badi Pantilu (India: Telugu title)
265.	Sitamgar (1958)		1958	-	-
	AKAs: The Tyrant (India: English title)
266.	Suhag (1958)		1958	-	-
	AKAs: Sign of Marriage (India: English title) Suhaag (India: Tamil title)
267.	Uttama Puthiran (1958)		1958	-	-
	AKAs: The Good Son (India: English title) Uthama Puthran (India: Telugu title)
268.	Ambikapathy (1957)	Ambikapathy	1957	-	-

269.	Bhagyavathi (1957)		1957	-	-
	AKAs: Bhagyavati (India: Hindi title) Fortunate Bride (India: English title)
270.	Makkalai Petra Maharasi (1957)	Chengodayyan	1957	-	-

271.	Manamagal Thevai (1957)		1957	-	-
	AKAs: Wanted: A Bridegroom (India: English title)
272.	Pudhuvayal (1957)		1957	-	-

273.	Rani Lalithangi (1957)		1957	-	-

274.	Sarangadhara (1957)		1957	-	-

275.	Thangamalai Ragasyam (1957)		1957	-	-
	AKAs: Secret of the Golden Hill (India: English title)
276.	Vanagamudi (1957)		1957	-	-
	AKAs: Tala Vanchani Veerudu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
277.	Amaradeepam (1956)	Ashol	1956	-	-

278.	Naan Petra Selvam (1956)		1956	-	-

279.	Nalla Veedu (1956)		1956	-	-

280.	Pennin Perumai (1956)		1956	-	-

281.	Raja Rani (1956)		1956	-	-

282.	Rangoon Radha (1956)	Dharmalinga Mudaliar	1956	-	-

283.	Tenali Raman (1956)	Tenali Ramakrishna	1956	-	-

284.	Vazhvile Oru Naal (1956)		1956	-	-

285.	Kalvanin Kadhali (1955)	Muthayyan	1955	-	-

286.	Kaveri (1955)		1955	-	-

287.	Koteshwaran (1955)		1955	-	-

288.	Mangayar Thilakam (1955)	Vasu	1955	-	-

289.	Mudhal Thedi (1955)	Sivagnanam	1955	-	-

290.	Ulagam Palavitham (1955)		1955	-	-

291.	Manohara (1954/I)	Manohara	1954	-	8.3 (5)

292.	Andha Naal (1954)	(as Sivaji Ganesan)	1954	-	8.1 (33)
	AKAs: Those Days
293.	Ethirparadathu (1954)	Sunder	1954	-	-
	AKAs: Unexpected (India: English title)
294.	Illara Jyothi (1954)		1954	-	-

295.	Kalyanam Panniyum Brahmachari (1954)	Ambalavannan/Ambalam	1954	-	-

296.	Kundukkili (1954)		1954	-	-

297.	Thooku Thooki (1954)		1954	-	-

298.	Thuli Visham (1954)		1954	-	-

299.	Anbu (1953)		1953	-	-

300.	Kangal (1953)		1953	-	-

301.	Pardesi (1953)	Anand	1953	-	-

302.	Pempudu Koduku (1953)	Mohan	1953	-	-

303.	Poongothai (1953)		1953	-	-

304.	Thirumbi Paar (1953)		1953	-	-
	AKAs: Turn and See (India: English title)
305.	Parasakthi (1952)	Gunasekharan	1952	-	9.1 (28)
	AKAs: The Goddess (India: English title)
306.	Panam (1952)		1952	-	-

307.	Dharti (1946)		1946	-	-

Miscellaneous Crew View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	Gauri (1968)	(presenter) (as Sivaji Ganesan)	1968	-

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