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