R. Parthiban
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Radhakrishnan Parthiban (earlier credited in films as Ra Parthiepan) is an Indian film actor, director, producer and writer who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He has worked in more 50 films and has directed nearly 10 films. Parthiepan is known for having directed critically acclaimed films like Pudhiya Paadhai and Housefull and for his performances in films like Bharathi Kannamma, Vetri Kodi Kattu, Azhagi, Melvilasom and Aayirathil Oruvan. His movies Housefull (1999) and Pudhea Paadhai (1989) won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. After graduating in 1979, he briefly had a career writing short stories under the pen name of "Bharathi" in Tamil Magazines before in 1984- he became K.Bhagyaraj's personal assistant and later Assistant Director. The Bhagyaraj-Parthiban duo worked in over 40 films from 1984 to 1991. Parthiban also had small roles in several Bhagyaraj films. His acting debut was in 1992 with "Puthiya Padai" alon with Actress Seetha whom he would later go on to marry. His commercial song "Ae Kala Kala Kan Adicha Kalakala" from the film "Devathiyin Paadhangal" made him a known name. However it was only the superhit film Bharathi Kanamma (1996) which made him a star. This was followed by a National Awardwinning performance in Housefull and a number of popular films such as Thooku Sandhu, Tirupuram, Kannata Kaanadhavan and James Pandu in the late 90's-early 2000's. He also moved to comedy and had memorable funny scenes with Vadivel beginning with Bharathi Kanamma.
Known for
Credits
Ninaikkatha Naalillai (2001)
as Anbu
Ranuva Veeran (1981)
as (uncredited)
Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga (2017)
as Rangarajan
Kudaikul Mazhai (2004)
as Venkatkrishnan
Melvilasom (2011)
as Sawar Ramachandran
Kuppathu Raja (2019)
as MG Rajendran
Mupparimanam (2017)
as Self
Anthapuram (1999)
as Dubai Pandiyan
Keni (2018)
as Sakthivel
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014)
as Guest Appearance
Savarakathi (2018)
as Special Appearance
James Pandu (2000)
as James
Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam (2019)
as Sethu
Aravindhan (1997)
as Thamizhvannan
Housefull (1999)
as Ayya
Suyamvaram (1999)
as Azhagappan
Bharathi Kannammaa (1997)
as Bharathi
Yutha Satham (2022)
as Kathirvelan
Jannal Oram (2013)
as Karuppu
Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka (2001)
as Annachi
Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014)
as Self
Abhimanyu (1997)
as Abimanyu
Engal Swamy Ayyappan (1990)
as Vasuswamy
Kakkai Siraginilae (2000)
as Vellaichamy
Oththa Seruppu Size 7 (2019)
as Masilamani
Pondatti Thevai (1990)
as Kannan
Vallamai Tharayo (2008)
as Anand
Ulle Veliye (1993)
as R. Gajendran alias Gaja
Swarnamukhi (1998)
as Pandian
Ustaad Bhagat Singh (2026)
as Nalla Nagappa
Idli Kadai (2025)
as Arivu
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
as Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
Rachcha (2012)
as Suryanarayana
Ammuvagiya Naan (2007)
Actor
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
as Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
Pachchak Kuthira (2006)
Actor
Sugamana Sumaigal (1992)
as Murthy
Aayirathil Oruvan (2010)
as Chozhan
Azhagi (2002)
Actor
Poovellam Kettuppar (1999)
as Himself (Special Appearance)
Massu Engira Maasilamani (2015)
as Vikram Lakshmanan
Ayogya (2019)
as Kaalirajan
Nee Varuvai Ena (1999)
as Ganesh
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven (2000)
as Guest Appearance
Kundakka Mandakka (2005)
as 'Ilango' Ilangovan
Maaveeran Kittu (2016)
as Chinrasu
Naanum Rowdydhaan (2015)
as Killivalavan
Dhavani Kanavugal (1984)
as Postman Ponnusami
Kannadi Pookkal (2004)
as Sakthivel
Nizhal Thedum Nenjangal (1982)
as (voice)
Ambuli (2012)
as Sengodan
Tughlaq Durbar (2021)
as Rayappan
Escape from Uganda (2013)
as Antony
Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam (—)
Actor
Iravin Nizhal (2022)
as Nandhu
Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000)
as Muthuraman
Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam (2017)
as Ex- Sarpanch
Ivan (2002)
as Jeevan
Kadhal Kirukkan (2003)
as Saravanan
Ponmagal Vandhal (2020)
as Rajarathinam
Thendral (2004)
as Nalangili
Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander (2015)
as Alexander (Tamil Version)
Pudhea Paadhai (1989)
as Seetharaman
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal (1999)
Actor
Vithagan (2011)
as Rowdhran
Sarigamapadani (1994)
as Kulasekaran
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren (1992)
as Ravi
Sabhash (2000)
as Seenu
12 B (2001)
Actor
Vaimaye Vellum (1997)
as Raja (Yema Dharman)
Love Guru (2017)
Actor
Soori (2003)
as Main Guard Gate Manikandan
Tata Birla (1996)
as Raja
Thalattu Padava (1990)
as Raja
Pudhumai Pithan (1998)
as Jeeva / Bharath
Naan Thaan CM (—)
as C.M. Singaaravelan