Thyagarajan
Biography
Thyagarajan is an Indian actor, director, and producer of Tamil films, and the father of Tamil actor Prashanth. Born on June 21, 1945, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, he has 50 known acting credits on The Movie Database. He made his acting debut as the elder brother of the lead actress Radha in the successful film Alaigal Oivathillai. Following this, he achieved a major career breakthrough portraying a jungle bandit in Malaiyoor Mambattiyan. He also appeared in successful films such as Neengal Kettavai, Payum Puli, and the Malayalam film New Delhi, where his acclaimed portrayal of a goon led him to make his directorial debut with Salem Vishnu.
Career overview
Thyagarajan is an Indian actor, director, and producer of Tamil films, and is the father of Tamil actor Prashanth. He was born on June 21, 1945, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He has known credits in fifty acting roles and is also known by the names Thyagarajan, Thiagarajan Sivanandam, and Thiyag.
He made his acting debut in Alaigal Oivathillai, appearing as the elder brother of the film's lead actress, Radha. The film became successful and offers poured in for him. His portrayal of a jungle bandit in Malaiyoor Mambattiyan provided him a major breakthrough in his career. He was also a part of successful films such as Neengal Kettavai and Payum Puli.
In addition to his work in Tamil cinema, he acted in the Malayalam film New Delhi, which became successful, and his portrayal of a goon received acclaim. The success of that film prompted Thiagarajan to make his directorial debut titled Salem Vishnu.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
67 titles- PT Sir (2024) as GP
- Andhagan (2024) Director
- Andhagan (2024) Screenplay
- Andhagan (2024) Producer
- Ponmagal Vandhal (2020) as Varadharajan
- Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018) as Chinnappadasan aka Chinnappa
- Johnny (2018) Producer
- Johnny (2018) Screenplay
- Yaman (2017) as Karunakaran
- Vaaimai (2016) as Dheenadayalan
- Saahasam (2016) Producer
- Saahasam (2016) Screenplay
- Saahasam (2016) Dialogue
- Pachakallam (2016)
- Ponnar Shankar (2011) Director
- Ponnar Shankar (2011) Producer
- Mambattiyan (2011) Director
- Mambattiyan (2011) Writer
- Mambattiyan (2011) Producer
- Bodyguard (2010) as Ashokettan
- Drohi (2010) as Narayanan
- Adaikalam (2006) as Sathyamurthy
- Shock (2004) as Paramasivan
- Shock (2004) Director
- Shock (2004) Producer
- Shock (2004) Screenplay
- Jai (2004) as Veerapandi
- Jai (2004) Producer
- Thilakkam (2003) as Maheswaran Thampi
- Ravimama (1999)
- Aanazhagan (1995) Screenplay
- Aanazhagan (1995) Director
- Sangharsha (1993)
- No. 20 Madras Mail (1990) as Himself
- Salem Vishnu (1990) as Vishnu
- Salem Vishnu (1990) Director
- Salem Vishnu (1990) Producer
- Salem Vishnu (1990) Writer
- Magaadu (1990)
- Miss Pamela (1989)
- State Rowdy (1989)
- Manu Uncle (1988) as Gomas
- Abkari (1988) as Chidambaram
- Oru Muthassi Katha (1988)
- New Delhi (1988)
- Poovukkul Boogambam (1988) Director
- Anthima Theerpu (1988) as Nataraj Vishnu / Salem Vishnu
- Oohakachavadam (1988)
- New Delhi (1987) as Nataraj Vishnu
- Raja Yuvaraja (1985)
- Komberi Mookan (1984) as Komberi Mookan
- Komberi Mookan (1984) Story
- Neengal Kettavai (1984) as Arun
- Nerupukkul Eeram (1984)
- Nalla Naal (1984)
- Malaiyoor Mambattiyan (1983) as Mambattiyan
- Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate (1983)
- Paayum Puli (1983)
- Roshagadu (1983)
- Nenjangal (1982)
- Garuda Saukiyama (1982) as Muthukrishnan
- Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal (1982)
- Billa Ranga (1982)
- Alaigal Oyivadhilai (1981) as David
- Tik Tik Tik (1981) as Victor
- Ranjan: The Advocate Director
- Ranjan: The Advocate Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Thyagarajan best known for?
Thyagarajan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing (2026), HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing (2026), HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing (2026), The Unaware Atelier Meister (2025).
When and where was Thyagarajan born?
Thyagarajan was born on June 21, 1945 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does Thyagarajan have?
Thyagarajan has accumulated over 67 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2024.
What is Thyagarajan's background in cinema and television?
Thyagarajan is an Indian actor, director, and producer of Tamil films, and the father of Tamil actor Prashanth. Born on June 21, 1945, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, he has 50 known acting credits on The Movie Database. He made his acting debut as the elder brother of the lead actress Radha in the successful film Alaig...
Thyagarajan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate (1983) — aged about 38
- Tik Tik Tik (1981) as Victor — aged about 36
- Manu Uncle (1988) as Gomas — aged about 43
- No. 20 Madras Mail (1990) as Himself — aged about 45
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