Ilavarasu
Ilavarasu (born 26 August 1962) is an Indian cinematographer and actor, who works in the Tamil film industry (Kollywood). He started his career as a cinematographer and worked for 13 films, winning a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for one of them. He, however, became better known as an actor, after he debuted and appeared in pivotal roles in Bharathiraja's and Cheran's films. He starred in over 160 Tamil films, mostly in supporting roles.[1][2]
Ilavarasu | |
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| Born | 26 August 1962 Sanipatti, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
Career
According to T. Saravanan of The Hindu, Ilavarasu's debut film was to have been the unproduced Tamil film Top Tucker, and instead became Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1984).[3] However, Malathi Rangarajan of the same paper says he first appeared in a minuscule role in Bharathiraja's 1987 film Vedham Pudhidhu.[4]
Filmography
As actor
As cinematographer
| Year | Film | Notes |
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| 1994 | Karuththamma | |
| 1996 | Panchalankurichi | |
| 1997 | Periya Thambi | |
| 1998 | Ninaithen Vandhai | |
| Iniyavale | ||
| 1999 | Manam Virumbuthe Unnai | Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer |
| 2000 | Veeranadai | |
| Eazhaiyin Sirippil |
As dubbing artist
| Year | Film | Actor | Notes |
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| 1994 | Karuththamma | Ponvannan | |
| 1996 | Panchalankurichi | Mahanadi Shankar | |
References
- "Grill Mill: Ilavarasu – The Hindu".
- Events – Being An Actor Ilavarasu
- Saravanan, T. (4 October 2013). "Success through spontaneity" – via www.thehindu.com.
- Rangarajan, Malathi (3 April 2011). "Spontaneity scores" – via www.thehindu.com.