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