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