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
Ravanan (1994)
Actor
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
as Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
Operation Ganga (—)
Actor
Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar (2026)
as Vasudevan
Dhooram Adhighamillai (1983)
Actor
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
as Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
Ustaad Bhagat Singh (2026)
as Nalla Nagappa
Aayirathil Oruvan (2010)
as Chozhan
Pondatti Thevai (1990)
as Kannan
Pullakuttikaran (1995)
as Veeraiyan
Melvilasom (2011)
as Sawar Ramachandran
Pachchak Kuthira (2006)
Actor
Ranuva Veeran (1981)
as (uncredited)
Idli Kadai (2025)
as Arivu
Massu Engira Maasilamani (2015)
as Vikram Lakshmanan
Mupparimanam (2017)
as Self
Rachcha (2012)
as Suryanarayana
Nizhal Thedum Nenjangal (1982)
as (voice)
Engal Swamy Ayyappan (1990)
as Vasuswamy
Ulle Veliye (1993)
as R. Gajendran alias Gaja
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014)
as Guest Appearance
Oththa Seruppu Size 7 (2019)
as Masilamani
Kudaikul Mazhai (2004)
as Venkatkrishnan
Housefull (1999)
as Ayya
Naanum Rowdydhaan (2015)
as Killivalavan
Keni (2018)
as Sakthivel
Vallamai Tharayo (2008)
as Anand
Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga (2017)
as Rangarajan
Ambuli (2012)
as Sengodan
Ammuvagiya Naan (2007)
Actor
Kuppathu Raja (2019)
as MG Rajendran
Maaveeran Kittu (2016)
as Chinrasu
Anthapuram (1999)
as Dubai Pandiyan
Suyamvaram (1999)
as Azhagappan
Bharathi Kannammaa (1997)
as Bharathi
Sugamana Sumaigal (1992)
as Murthy
Ayogya (2019)
as Kaalirajan
Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka (2001)
as Annachi
Ninaikkatha Naalillai (2001)
as Anbu
Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam (—)
Actor
Yutha Satham (2022)
as Kathirvelan
Savarakathi (2018)
as Special Appearance
Aravindhan (1997)
as Thamizhvannan
Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014)
as Self
Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000)
as Muthuraman
Swarnamukhi (1998)
as Pandian
Sabhash (2000)
as Seenu
Jannal Oram (2013)
as Karuppu
Tughlaq Durbar (2021)
as Rayappan
Iravin Nizhal (2022)
as Nandhu
James Pandu (2000)
as James
Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam (2019)
as Sethu
Kakkai Siraginilae (2000)
as Vellaichamy
Azhagi (2002)
Actor
Poovellam Kettuppar (1999)
as Himself (Special Appearance)
Dhavani Kanavugal (1984)
as Postman Ponnusami
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven (2000)
as Guest Appearance
Abhimanyu (1997)
as Abimanyu
Ivan (2002)
as Jeevan
Thalattu Padava (1990)
as Raja
Nee Varuvai Ena (1999)
as Ganesh
Kannadi Pookkal (2004)
as Sakthivel
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren (1992)
as Ravi
Ponmagal Vandhal (2020)
as Rajarathinam
12 B (2001)
Actor
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal (1999)
Actor
Kundakka Mandakka (2005)
as 'Ilango' Ilangovan
Escape from Uganda (2013)
as Antony
Tata Birla (1996)
as Raja
Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam (2017)
as Ex- Sarpanch
Love Guru (2017)
Actor
Vaimaye Vellum (1997)
as Raja (Yema Dharman)
Kadhal Kirukkan (2003)
as Saravanan
Pudhea Paadhai (1989)
as Seetharaman
Soori (2003)
as Main Guard Gate Manikandan
Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander (2015)
as Alexander (Tamil Version)
Sarigamapadani (1994)
as Kulasekaran
Thendral (2004)
as Nalangili
Pudhumai Pithan (1998)
as Jeeva / Bharath
Vithagan (2011)
as Rowdhran
Naan Thaan CM (—)
as C.M. Singaaravelan