Sivakumar
Biography
Sivakumar is an Indian actor and visual artist. He was born Palaniswamy Gounder on October 27, 1941, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Sivakumar made his acting debut in A. C. Trilogchander's Kakkum Karangal in 1965. He has portrayed a wide range of leading and supporting roles onscreen in Tamil cinema and television. Sivakumar is known for his acting work, with over 120 known credits. His stage name is சிவகுமார், and he is also known as Palaniswamy.
Career overview
Sivakumar is an Indian actor who has made a significant contribution to Tamil cinema and television. He began his acting career with the 1965 film Kakkum Karangal, directed by A. C. Trilogchander. This marked the beginning of his extensive career in the entertainment industry.
Throughout his career, Sivakumar has portrayed a wide range of leading and supporting roles on screen. He has appeared in numerous films and television shows, with over 120 known credits to his name. His versatility as an actor has enabled him to take on various roles, making him a prominent figure in Tamil cinema.
Sivakumar's dedication to his craft has led to a successful and enduring career spanning many years. He continues to be a respected figure in the Indian film industry, with a legacy that is a testament to his hard work and talent.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
118 titles- Kamban En Kadhalan (2009)
- Poovellam Un Vasam (2001)
- Uyirile Kalanthathu (2000) as Surya's Father
- Malabar Police (1999) as Nagarajan
- Chithi (1999) as Ramachandran "Ramu"
- Kannupada Poguthaiya (1999) as Paramasivam
- Sethu... (1999) as Sethu's Brother
- Unnai Thedi (1999) as Adhi Narayanan
- Kummi Paattu (1999) as Dharmaraasu
- Kadhalukku Mariyaadai (1997) as Chandrasekhar
- Raman Abdullah (1997) as Haji
- Sakthi (1997) as Dharmaraj
- Nattupura Pattu (1996) as Palanisamy
- Pasumpon (1995) as Kathiresan Thevar
- Deva (1995) as Bharadhi's father
- Mettupatti Mirasu (1994) as Pazhanisamy (Mettupatti Mirasu)/Siva
- Dasarathan (1993)
- Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda (1993) as Ravi
- Ponnumani (1993)
- Onna Irukka Kathukanom (1992)
- Pillai Paasam (1991)
- Manitha Jaathi (1991)
- Urudhi Mozhi (1990) as Dr. Chandrasekar
- Marupakkam (1990) as Vembu Iyer
- Pagalil Pournami (1990)
- Poovum Puyalum (1988) as Muthulingam
- Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam (1988) as Sivagurunathan
- Paasa Paravaigal (1988) as Sukumar
- Ini Oru Sudhanthiram (1987)
- Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu (1987) as Raja
- Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai (1986)
- Panneer Nadhigal (1986)
- Manithanin Marupakkam (1986) as Ravi Varma
- Kanna Thorakkanum Saami (1986) as Sekhar
- Kanmaniye Pesu (1986)
- Sindhu Bhairavi (1985) as J.K. Balaganapathi
- Pournami Alaigal (1985) as Rajesh
- Puthu Yugam (1985)
- Nilavu Suduvathillai (1984)
- Naan Paadum Paadal (1984) as C.R.Subramaniam
- Unnai Naan Santhithen (1984) as Raghuraman
- Kuva Kuva Vaathugal (1984)
- Urangatha Ninaivugal (1983)
- Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan (1983)
- Thangaikkor Geetham (1983)
- Saattai illatha Pambaram (1983) as palanisamy
- Sashti Viratham (1983)
- Thandikkappatta Nyayangal (1983) as Prabhu
- Indru Nee Nalai Naan (1983)
- Thambathigal (1983)
- Thaai Mookaambikai (1982) as Senthil
- Anandha Ragam (1982) as Muthu
- Agni Sakshi (1982) as Aravindhan
- Ayiram Muthangal (1982) as Murali
- Neruppile Pootha Malar (1981) as Lawrence
- Kodeeswaran Magal (1981)
- Avan Aval Adhu (1980) as Ramu
- Vandichakkaram (1980)
- Saamanthippoo (1980)
- Mudhal Iravu (1979)
- Poonthalir (1979) as Ashok
- Rosapoo Ravikkaikari (1979) as Sembattayan
- Kadavul Amaitha Medai (1979)
- Enippadigal (1979)
- Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai (1978)
- Mariamman Thiruvizha (1978)
- Chittu Kuruvi (1978) as Raja / Ganesh
- Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri (1977)
- Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi (1977)
- Durga Devi (1977)
- Kavikkuyil (1977)
- Aattukara Alamelu (1977) as Vijay
- Sainthadamma Sainthadu (1977)
- Uravaadum Nenjam (1976)
- Bhadrakali (1976) as Ganesh
- Annakili (1976) as Thyagarajan
- Santhathi (1976)
- Madhana Maaligai (1976)
- Enga Pattan Sothu (1975)
- Uravu Solla Oruvan (1975)
- Uravukku Kayi Koduppam (1975)
- Melnaattu Marumagal (1975) as Mohan
- Then Sindhudhe Vaanam (1975)
- Thangathile Vairam (1975)
- Pattikkaattu Raja (1975)
- Maanikka Thottil (1974) as Bhaskar
- Panathukkaga (1974) as Ramesh
- Dheerga Sumangali (1974)
- Paadha Poojai (1974)
- Vellikizhamai Viratham (1974) as Nagarajan
- Gumasthavin Magal (1974)
- Arangetram (1973) as Thangavelu
- Ganga Gowri (1973) as Narayanan
- Bharatha Vilas (1973) as Shankar
- Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973)
- Rajaraja Cholan (1973) as Rajendra Cholan
- Karaikkal Ammaiyar (1973) as Lord Shiva
- Sondham (1973)
- Kurathi Magan (1972)
- Thirumalai Daivam (1972)
- Idhaya Veenai (1972)
- Babu (1971)
- Annai Velankanni (1971)
- Thirumagal (1971)
- Annai Abirami (1971)
- Navagraham (1970) as Vatsala's Lover
- Thirumalai Thenkumari (1970) as Sekhar
- Vilaiyaattu Pillai (1970) as Manickam
- Ethiroli (1970)
- Kaaval Dheivam (1969)
- Annaiyum Pithavum (1969)
- Uyarndha Manidhan (1968)
- Kaavalkaaran (1967) as Chandra
- Kandhan Karunai (1967) as Lord Muruga
- Saraswathi Sabatham (1966) as Vishnu
- Thaaye Unakkaga (1966) as Major Ramu
- Motor Sundaram Pillai (1966)
- Kaakum Karangal (1965) as Surendar
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sivakumar best known for?
Sivakumar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Uyirile Kalanthathu (2000), Kadhalukku Mariyaadai (1997), The Eighth Family (2025), Pasumpon (1995).
When and where was Sivakumar born?
Sivakumar was born on October 27, 1941 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does Sivakumar have?
Sivakumar has accumulated over 118 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2009.
What is Sivakumar's background in cinema and television?
Sivakumar is an Indian actor and visual artist. He was born Palaniswamy Gounder on October 27, 1941, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Sivakumar made his acting debut in A. C. Trilogchander's Kakkum Karangal in 1965. He has portrayed a wide range of leading and supporting roles onscreen in Tamil cinema and television. ...
Sivakumar by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Sindhu Bhairavi (1985) as J.K. Balaganapathi — aged about 43
- Kadhalukku Mariyaadai (1997) as Chandrasekhar — aged about 55
- Pasumpon (1995) as Kathiresan Thevar — aged about 53
- Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri (1977) — aged about 35
- Arangetram (1973) as Thangavelu — aged about 31
- Uyirile Kalanthathu (2000) as Surya's Father — aged about 58
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