Suruli Rajan
Biography
Suruli Rajan was a Tamil film comedian and character artiste. Born in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India on January 14, 1938, he worked in the film industry as an actor with eighty-six known credits listed on The Movie Database. He was a recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Government Best Comedian Award for the year 1981 to 1982. He passed away at the age of forty-two on December 5, 1980.
Career overview
Suruli Rajan was a male Tamil film comedian and character artiste born in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India on January 14, 1938. Known professionally by his stage name, he worked primarily in the field of acting. Over the course of his career, he accumulated eighty-six known credits in the film and television industry.
He was recognized for his contributions to cinema as a recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Government Best Comedian Award for the year 1981 to 1982. Suruli Rajan passed away on December 5, 1980 at the age of forty-two.
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86 titles- Kashmir Kadhali (1983)
- Oppandham (1983)
- Kathalithu Paar (1982)
- Hitler Umanath (1982)
- Oorukku Oru Pillai (1982)
- Sangili (1982)
- Meendum Kokila (1981) as Film Director
- Kadavulin Theerpu (1981)
- Ram Lakshman (1981)
- Sathya Sundharam (1981)
- Sankarlal (1981)
- Lorry Driver Rajakannu (1981)
- Pimpernel (1981)
- Ullasa Paravaigal (1980)
- Idhayaththil Ore Idam (1980)
- Rusi Kanda Poonai (1980)
- Murattu Kaalai (1980)
- Geetha Oru Shenbagapoo (1980)
- Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam (1980) as Neelakandam
- Rishi Moolam (1980)
- Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980)
- Ellam Un Kairasi (1980) as Arivazhagan
- Kaali (1980) as Sokku
- Naan Potta Saval (1980)
- Johnny (1980) as Johnny's friend
- Polladhavan (1980) as Manohar's manager
- Saranam Ayyappa (1980)
- Vandichakkaram (1980)
- Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979) as Naidu
- Mudhal Iravu (1979)
- Thaayillamal Naanillai (1979) as Sigamani
- Neeya? (1979)
- Dharma Yuddam (1979) as Un Ami de Vijay
- Poonthalir (1979)
- Kadavul Amaitha Medai (1979)
- Pasi (1979) as Begger / Rickshaw Owner
- Annai Oru Alayam (1979)
- Pagalil Oru Iravu (1979) as Vinod's cousin
- Thai Meethu Sathiyam (1978)
- Bairavi (1978) as Pannai
- Ival Oru Seethai (1978) as Gopal
- Achchani (1978)
- Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai (1978)
- Paavathin Sambalam (1978)
- Chittu Kuruvi (1978) as Panchavarnam
- En Kelvikku Enna Bathil (1978)
- Ennai Pol Oruvan (1978) as Usha's father
- Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! (1978)
- Aayiram Jenmangal (1978)
- Shankar Salim Simon (1978)
- Sakka Podu Podu Raja (1978)
- Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri (1977)
- Odi Vilayaadu Thatha (1977)
- Aaru Pushpangal (1977)
- Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram (1977)
- Annan Oru Koyil (1977) as Ranga
- Aattukara Alamelu (1977) as Velu
- Deepam (1977)
- Uyarnthavargal (1977)
- Uravaadum Nenjam (1976)
- Thunive Thunai (1976) as Babu
- Kumaara Vijayam (1976)
- Pinju Manam (1975)
- Yarukku Mappillai Yaro (1975) as Seetharaman's father
- Aayirathil Oruthi (1975)
- Edupa Kai Pillai (1975)
- Thaai Piranthaal (1974) as Kalyanam's client
- Swathi Nakshatram (1974) as Caretaker
- Anbu Thangai (1974)
- Thangappathakkam (1974) as Soodamani
- Rajapart Rangadurai (1973) as Konangipatti
- Alaigal (1973)
- Sondham (1973)
- Kanimuthu Paappa (1972)
- Kasethan Kadavulada (1972) as Chettiar
- Annai Velankanni (1971)
- Thenkinnam (1971)
- Annai Abirami (1971)
- Kalam Vellum (1970)
- Sangamam (1970) as Manager
- Kannan Varuvaan (1970) as Employee
- Thirumalai Thenkumari (1970) as Mannaru
- Anjal Petti 520 (1969) as Ramanujam
- Kanne Pappa (1969) as Dharman
- Naan (1967) as Sundaralingam
- Kaadhal Paduthum Paadu (1966) as Ponnambalam
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Suruli Rajan best known for?
Suruli Rajan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Meendum Kokila (1981), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (1980), Murattu Kaalai (1980), Thorn Castle (1967).
When and where was Suruli Rajan born?
Suruli Rajan was born on January 14, 1938 in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India. They passed away on December 5, 1980.
How many credits does Suruli Rajan have?
Suruli Rajan has accumulated over 86 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 1983.
What is Suruli Rajan's background in cinema and television?
Suruli Rajan was a Tamil film comedian and character artiste. Born in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India on January 14, 1938, he worked in the film industry as an actor with eighty-six known credits listed on The Movie Database. He was a recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Government Best Comedian Award for the year 1981 to 1982. ...
Suruli Rajan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Thaai Piranthaal (1974) as Kalyanam's client — aged about 36
- Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979) as Naidu — aged about 41
- Neeya? (1979) — aged about 41
- Bairavi (1978) as Pannai — aged about 40
- Murattu Kaalai (1980) — aged about 42
- Meendum Kokila (1981) as Film Director — aged about 43
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