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Sivaji Ganesan

Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar, commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan1 October 1927 – 21 July 2001), was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. He is one of the most respected film actors in India. He is well known for his versatility and acting skills with numerous roles depicted on screen. He progressed from a stage actor since his childhood to the filmdom with such an authority that the Tamil cinema considered as the golden era. In a career spanning close to five decades he has acted in nearly 300 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. Ganesan was the first Indian film actor to win a "Best Actor" award in an International film festival, the Afro-Asian Film Festival held in Cairo, Egypt in 1960. Many leading South Indian film actors have stated that their acting was influenced by Ganesan. He was also the first Indian actor to be made a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Ganesan is remembered as the iconic figure of Tamil cinema. He is referred to as "The Marlon Brando of Indian Cinema". From Parasakthi onwards, he has won the President's Award for more than 12 times. During end of his career, Ganesan was conferred the highest and the most prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema in 1997. In spite of his celebrated film career, his short stint in politics became a futile attempt.


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Born:
Oct 1, 1928 In Villuppuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Movie/TV Credits:
236
First Appeared:
In the movie Parasakthi 1952-10-16
Latest Project:
Movie Chandramukhi 2005-04-14
Known For
Filmography
Movie Chandramukhi Senthilnathan's father (uncredited, only photo shown) 2005-04-14
Movie Mannavaru Sinnavaru 1999-01-14
Movie Padayappa Padayappa's Father 1999-04-01
Movie Poo Parikka Varugirom 1999-09-17
Movie En Aasai Rasave 1998-08-28
Movie Gopura Deepam 1997-01-14
Movie Once More Ganesan 1997-07-04
Movie Oru Yaatra Mozhi Anantha Subramaniam 1997-03-27
Movie Pasumpon Durairasu Thevar 1995-04-14
Movie Vietnam Colony 1994-07-05
Movie Paarambariyam 1993-11-12
Movie Mudhal Kural 1992-08-14
Movie Chinna Marumagal 1992-05-23
Movie Thevar Magan Periya Thevar 1992-10-25
Movie Gnana Paravai 1991-02-10
Movie Kaavalukku Gettikkaaran 1990-01-14
Movie En Thamizh En Makkal 1988-09-02
Movie Pudhiya Vaanam D.I.G. Pandidurai 1988-12-09
Movie Kudumbam Oru Koyil 1987-01-25
Movie Raja Mariyadhai 1987-01-14
Movie Muthukkal Moondru 1987-03-05
Movie Anbulla Appa Rajasekhar 1987-05-13
Movie Jallikkattu 1987-08-28
Movie Veerapandiyan 1987-04-14
Movie Krishnan Vandhaan 1987-08-28
Movie Anandha Kanneer 1986-03-06
Movie Marumagal 1986-01-25
Movie Viduthalai Inspector Rajasingam 1986-04-11
Movie Saadhanai 1986-01-09
Movie Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu 1986-07-16
Movie Mannukkul Vairam 1986-12-11
Movie Lakshmi Vandhachu 1986-10-31
Movie Padikkatha Pannayar 1985-03-22
Movie Bandham 1985-01-25
Movie Naam Iruvar 1985-03-07
Movie Needhiyin Nizhal 1985-04-12
Movie Nermai 1985-05-03
Movie Raja Rishi Sage Vishwamitra / King Kaushika 1985-09-20
Movie Padikkadavan Rajasekhar 1985-11-11
Movie Mudhal Mariyathai Malaichami 1985-08-15
Movie Vaazhkai 1984-04-13
Movie Tharaasu 1984-03-15
Movie Chiranjeevi 1984-02-16
Movie Thiruppam 1984-01-13
Movie Sarithira Nayagan 1984-05-26
Movie Vamsa Vilakku 1984-10-23
Movie Simma Soppanam 1984-06-30
Movie Dhaavani Kanavugal Captain Chidambaram 1984-09-14
Movie Iru Medhaigal 1984-09-14
Movie Ezhudhaadha Sattangal 1984-08-15
Movie Sandhippu 1983-06-16
Movie Uruvangal Maralam 1983-01-14
Movie Neethibathi 1983-01-25
Movie Sumangali 1983-08-12
Movie Kashmir Kadhali 1983-09-06
Movie Vellai Roja 1983-11-03
Movie Miruthanga Chakravarthi 1983-09-24
Movie Garuda Saukiyama Deenadayalan 1982-02-26
Movie Sangili 1982-04-13
Movie Vaa Kanna Vaa 1982-02-05
Movie Hitler Umanath 1982-01-25
Movie Vasandhathil Oru Naal 1982-05-07
Movie Oorukku Oru Pillai 1982-02-04
Movie Oorum Uravum 1982-11-13
Movie Theerpu 1982-05-25
Movie Paritchaikku Neramaachu 1982-11-13
Movie Nenjangal 1982-12-09
Movie Thunai 1982-10-01
Movie Thyagi 1982-09-03
Movie Sathya Sundharam 1981-02-20
Movie Mohana Punnagai 1981-01-14
Movie Amarakaaviyam 1981-04-23
Movie Lorry Driver Rajakannu 1981-07-03
Movie Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum 1981-10-26
Movie Kalthoon 1981-05-01
Movie Madi Veetu Ezhai 1981-08-22
Movie Natchathiram 1980-04-11
Movie Rishi Moolam 1980-01-25
Movie Dharma Raja 1980-04-25
Movie Yamanukku Yaman 1980-05-16
Movie Ratha Paasam 1980-06-14
Movie Vishwaroobam 1980-11-06
Movie Kavari Maan 1979-04-06
Movie Thirisoolam 1979-01-23
Movie Imayam 1979-07-21
Movie Nalladhoru Kudumbam 1979-05-03
Movie Pattaakathi Bairavan 1979-10-19
Movie Naan Vazhavaippen 1979-08-10
Movie Vetrikku Oruvan 1979-12-08
Movie Ennai Pol Oruvan 1978-03-17
Movie Andhamaan Kadhali 1978-01-25
Movie Vaazhkai Alaigal 1978-04-13
Movie Thyagam 1978-03-03
Movie Thacholi Ambu Thacholi Othenakkurup 1978-10-27
Movie Punniya Boomi 1978-05-15
Movie Pilot Premnath 1978-10-29
Movie Justice Gopinath Gopinath 1978-12-16
Movie General Chakravarthi 1978-06-16
Movie Deepam 1977-01-26
Movie Avan Oru Sarithiram 1977-01-13
Movie Ilaya Thalaimurai 1977-07-28
Movie Chanakya Chandragupta Alexander III of Macedon 1977-08-25
Movie Annan Oru Koyil Dr. Ramesh 1977-11-10
Movie Naam Pirandha Mann 1977-10-07
Movie Uthaman 1976-05-01
Movie Grahapravesam 1976-03-17
Movie Sathyam 1976-05-06
Movie Chitra Pournami 1976-10-22
Movie Unakkaga Naan 1976-12-11
Movie Rojavin Raja 1976-12-24
Movie Cinema Paithiyam 1975-01-31
Movie Vaira Nenjam 1975-11-02
Movie Anbe Aaruyire 1975-02-27
Movie Thanga Padhakkam S. P. Choudhry 1974-05-01
Movie Avan Thaan Manidhan 1974-12-31
Movie En Magan 1974-08-21
Movie Rajaraja Cholan Rajaraja Cholan 1973-05-01
Movie Bharatha Vilas Gopal 1973-03-24
Movie Engal Thanga Raja 1973-07-15
Movie Anbai Thedi 1973-11-12
Movie Gauravam Rajinikanth / Kannan 1973-10-25
Movie Rajapart Rangadurai Rangadurai / Rajapart 1973-12-21
Movie Raja 1972-01-26
Movie Gnana Oli 1972-03-10
Movie Pattikada Pattanama 1972-05-06
Movie Vasantha Maligai Anand 1972-09-29
Movie Needhi 1972-12-06
Movie Thangaikkaaga 1971-02-06
Movie Iru Thuruvam Rangan 1971-01-13
Movie Kulama Gunama 1971-03-25
Movie Moondru Dheivangal 1971-08-14
Movie Sumadhi En Sundhari 1971-04-13
Movie Babu 1971-10-18
Movie Savale Samali Manickam 1971-07-03
Movie Vilaiyaattu Pillai Muthaiah 1970-02-19
Movie Dharti Guest appearance 1970-02-06
Movie Enga Mama 1970-01-13
Movie Vietnam Veedu 1970-04-10
Movie Engirundho Vandhaal 1970-10-29
Movie Ethiroli 1970-06-16
Movie Pathukappu 1970-11-26
Movie Sorgam Shankar 1970-10-20
Movie Raman Ethanai Ramanadi 1970-08-15
Movie Thanga Surangam 1969-03-27
Movie Kaaval Dheivam 1969-05-01
Movie Deiva Magan 1969-09-05
Movie Gurudhatchanai 1969-06-14
Movie Sivandha Mann Bharath 1969-11-09
Movie Galatta Kalyanam Madhan 1968-04-12
Movie En Thambi 1968-06-07
Movie Thirumaal Perumai Thief, Vishnuchitta and Sage 1968-02-16
Movie Harichandra 1968-11-02
Movie Thillana Mohanambal Nadaswara Chakravarthi "Sikkal" Shanmugasundaram 1968-07-27
Movie Uyarndha Manidhan 1968-11-29
Movie Enga Oor Raja 1968-10-21
Movie Nenjirukkum Varai 1967-03-02
Movie Kandhan Karunai Veerabaghu 1967-01-14
Movie Thangai Madhan 1967-05-19
Movie Thiruvarutchelvar 1967-07-28
Movie Ooty Varai Uravu Ravi 1967-11-01
Movie Iru Malargal 1967-10-31
Movie Mahakavi Kalidas Kalidas 1966-08-19
Movie Thaaye Unakkaga Captain Swamy 1966-08-26
Movie Motor Sundaram Pillai Sundaram Pillai 1966-01-26
Movie Saraswathi Sabatham Vidyapathi 1966-09-03
Movie Selvam 1966-11-10
Movie Mahabharat Karna 1965-01-01
Movie Pazhani Pazhani 1965-01-14
Movie Shanthi 1965-04-22
Movie Thiruvilayadal Lord Shiva in Different Disguises 1965-07-31
Movie Neela Vanam Babu 1965-12-10
Movie Pachai Vilakku 1964-04-02
Movie Karnan Karnan 1964-01-14
Movie Kai Kodutha Deivam 1964-07-18
Movie Andavan Kattalai Professor Krishnan 1964-12-31
Movie Puthiya Paravai Gopal 1964-09-12
Movie Navarathiri Widowder Arputhraj/Drunkard/Doctor Karunagaran/Gunman/Villager/Leper/Actor Sathyavaan Singaram/Commissioner Veerapan/Bridegroom Anand 1964-11-03
Movie Iruvar Ullam 1963-03-29
Movie Paar Magale Paar 1963-07-11
Movie Arivaali Aalavanthan 1963-02-28
Movie Annai Illam 1963-11-14
Movie Kungumam 1963-08-01
Movie Ratha Thilagam Major Kumar 1963-09-14
Movie Parthal Pasi Theerum 1962-01-14
Movie Bale Pandiya 1962-05-26
Movie Vadivukku Valaikaappu 1962-07-07
Movie Kulamagal Raadhai 1962-12-31
Movie Aalayamani Thyagarajan 1962-11-23
Movie Bandha Pasam 1962-10-27
Movie Nitchaya Thamboolam 1961-02-08
Movie Kappalottiya Thamizhan Va. Vu. Chidambaram Pillai 1961-01-31
Movie Punar Janmam Shankar 1961-04-21
Movie Paava Mannippu Ramu / Raheem 1961-03-16
Movie Pasamalar Rajasekharan 1961-05-27
Movie Paalum Pazhamum Dr Ravi 1961-09-09
Movie Ellam Unakkaga Anandan 1961-07-01
Movie Padithal Mattum Podhuma 1961-12-31
Movie Paavai Vilakku 1960-01-31
Movie Padikkadha Medhai Rangan 1960-06-25
Movie Deiva Piravi Madhavan 1960-04-12
Movie Irumbu Thirai 1960-09-01
Movie Vidivelli Chandru 1960-12-31
Movie Thangapadumai 1959-01-10
Movie Veerapandiya Kattabomman Veerapandiya Kattabomman 1959-05-16
Movie Maragatham Varendran 1959-08-21
Movie Bhaaga Pirivinai 1959-10-31
Movie Sabaash Meena Mohan 1958-03-27
Movie Raj Tilak 1958-01-01
Movie Uthama Puthiran Parthiban and Vikraman 1958-02-07
Movie Kathavarayan 1958-03-27
Movie Annaiyin Aanai 1958-07-04
Movie Sampoorna Ramayanam Bharathan 1958-04-14
Movie Pudhaiyal 1957-03-27
Movie Makkalai Petra Magarasi Chengodayyan 1957-02-22
Movie Vanangaamudi 1957-04-11
Movie Rani Lalithangi Prince 1957-09-21
Movie Fortunate Bride 1957-12-27
Movie Thangamalai Ragasiyam 1957-06-29
Movie Ambikapathy 1957-12-31
Movie Tenali Raman Tenali Ramakrishna 1956-03-27
Movie Pennin Perumai 1956-02-16
Movie Amara Deepam Ashok 1956-06-20
Movie Rangoon Radha Dharmalinga Mudaliar 1956-10-31
Movie Mangayar Thilakam Vasudevan 1955-08-26
Movie Kalvanin Kadhali 1955-11-13
Movie Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari Ambalavannan / Ambalam 1954-07-01
Movie Manohara Manohara 1954-03-03
Movie Andha Naal Rajan 1954-04-13
Movie Koondukkili 1954-08-26
Movie Edhir Paradhathu Sundar 1954-12-09
Movie Anbu Selvam 1953-02-28
Movie Poongothai Anand 1953-01-14
Movie Thirumbi Paar 1953-03-31
Movie Pempudu Koduku 1953-11-12
Movie Parasakthi Gunasekaran 1952-10-16
Movie Panam Umapathy 1952-12-27