Pandiyan (actor)
Pandiyan (5 January 1959 – 10 January 2008) was an Indian actor and politician who acted in lead roles in about 75 Tamil films from 1983-1992 and supporting roles from 1993–2001. He has also acted in a TV serial named "Kelungal mamiyare nengalum Marumagal dhaan" in Sun TV which was broadcast from October 2001–02.
Pandiyan | |
|---|---|
 Pandiyan in Panthaya Kuthiraigal | |
| Born | 5 January 1959 Madurai, India |
| Died | 10 January 2008 (age 49) Madurai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, politician |
| Years active | 1983-2006 |
| Spouse(s) | Latha (m.1985-2008) (until his death) |
| Children | Raghu (b.1987) |
Career
Pandiyan was selling bangles in his family owned jewellery shop in Madurai, India when he was spotted by director Bharathiraja who offered him the lead role in the film Mann Vasanai (1983) which became a box-office hit.[1] Following the success, Pandiyan was cast in over 75 films. Pandiyan joined the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in 2001.
Death
Pandiyan died of liver failure due to viral hepatitis on 10 January 2008.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Mann Vasanai | Veeranna | Debut film |
| Manaivi Solle Manthiram | Bharathan | ||
| 1984 | Kuva Kuva Vaathugal | ||
| Naan Paadum Paadal | Selvam | ||
| Vengayin Maindhan | |||
| Vaazhkai | Kannan | ||
| Pudhumai Penn | |||
| Sirai | Muthu | ||
| Mann Soru | |||
| Sukradesai | |||
| Enn Uyir Nanbaa | Anand | ||
| Neram Nalla Neram | |||
| Thalaiyanai Manthiram | |||
| Ponnu Pudichirukku | |||
| Nichayam | |||
| 1985 | Mannukketha Ponnu | Marudhan | |
| Navagraha Nayagi | |||
| Marudhani | |||
| Pattuchelai | Azhagu | ||
| Raja Gopuram | |||
| Aan Paavam | Periya Paandi | ||
| 1986 | Kadaikan Paarvai | ||
| Jothi Malar | |||
| Muthal Vasantham | |||
| Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu | Ramesh | ||
| Kovil Yaanai | |||
| Mannukkul Vairam | Bhoomi | ||
| 1987 | Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi | Krishnan | |
| Thaye Neeye Thunai | |||
| Ore Raththam | |||
| Cooliekkaran | Guest appearance | ||
| Ini Oru Sudhanthiram | |||
| Aankalai Nambathey | |||
| Oorkavalan | Pandiyan | ||
| Parisam Pottachu | Ramu | ||
| Aayusu Nooru | |||
| Arul Tharum Ayyappan | |||
| 1988 | Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye | Guest appearance | |
| Guru Sishyan | Manoharan | ||
| Rayilukku Neramachu | |||
| Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran | Muthu Batcha | ||
| Veedu Manaivi Makkal | |||
| Thanga Kalasam | |||
| Melam Kottu Thali Kattu | |||
| Thenpandi Cheemaiyile | |||
| 1989 | Kadhal Enum Nadhiyinile | Ranganathan | |
| Karunguyil Kundram | |||
| Solaikuyil | |||
| Thaaya Thaarama | |||
| Sakalakala Sammandhi | Vasanthan | ||
| Sangu Pushpangal | |||
| Valathu Kalai Vaithu Vaa | |||
| 1990 | Panthaya Kuthiraigal | ||
| Sathan Sollai Thattathe | Murthy | ||
| 1991 | Kumbakarai Thangaiah | ||
| MGR Nagaril | Siva | ||
| Thayamma | Pandiyan | ||
| Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu | Voice Artist for Rahul | ||
| 1992 | Nadodi Thendral | ||
| 1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile | Chinna Karuppu | |
| Paarambariyam | Sekar | ||
| Pettredutha Pillai | |||
| 1994 | Maindhan | Inspector Vijay | |
| Periya Marudhu | Pandiyan | ||
| Atha Maga Rathiname | Minor Rajapandi | ||
| Vaa Magale Vaa | Guest appearance | ||
| 1995 | Padikira Vayasula | ||
| 1996 | Thirumbi Paar | Ashok | |
| Purushan Pondatti | Natarajan | ||
| 1997 | Periya Idathu Mappillai | Pandiyan | |
| 1998 | Udhavikku Varalaamaa | Paalrasu | |
| Unnudan | Guest appearance | ||
| 1999 | Plastic Vizhuthugal | TV Serial | |
| 2001 | Citizen | Vaappa | |
| 2003 | Anbe Un Vasam | Guest appearance | |
| 2006 | Kaivantha Kalai | ||
| 2008 | Pudhusu Kanna Pudhusu | Rocky |
Notes
- Kumar, S. R. Ashok (16 July 2011). "A new effort". The Hindu.
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Tamil-actor-Pandian-dead/articleshow/2690377.cms
References
- "Actor Pandiyan passes away". Chennai 365. 10 January 2008.
- "Tamil actor Pandiyan dead". The Hindu. 10 January 2008.