T. K. S. Natarajan
T. K. S. Natarajan (born 23 July 1933) is an Indian Tamil film actor and folk singer. Natarajan debuted as a film actor in the 1954 film Ratha Paasam. Since then, he has acted in more than 500 films. The song 'Ennadi Muniyamma Un Kannula Mai' sung by TKS Natarajan in the music of Sankar Ganesh in the film 'Vanga Mappillai Vanga popularized him throughout Tamil Nadu.[1]
T. K. S. Natarajan | |
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| Born | Natarajan 23 July 1933 (age 87) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | TKS |
| Occupation | Actor, Folk Singer |
| Years active | 1954-2006 |
Early life
When natarajan was a boy in TKS drama troupe known as TKS, he has acted many plays in tks drama troupe. later, natarajan was called as TKS Natarajan.
Film career
T. K. S. Natarajan debuted as a film actor in the 1954 film Ratha Paasam. Since then, he has acted in more than 500 films such as Nadodi, Then Kinnam, Needhikku Thalaivanangu, Aadu Puli Attam, Mangala Vaathiyam, Ponnagaram, Pagadai Panirendu, Udaya Geetham.
Singing career
'Ennadi Muniyamma Un Kannula Mai' sung by TKS Natarajan in the music of Sankar Ganesh in the film 'Vanga Mappillai Vanga popularized him throughout Tamil Nadu.The next song, "Kottampatti Rottula" was sung by TKS Natarajan. It was biggest hits in the rural areas he became a popular as folk singer in Tamil cinema industry. He had sung the song 'Ennadi Muniyamma' in the movie 'Vathiyar' starring actor Arjun. its remake a song. original version also sung by TKS Natarajan in 1984.
Filmography
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1950s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Ratha Paasam | Debut movie | |
1960s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Kavalai Illaadha Manithan | ||
| 1962 | Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam | ||
| 1966 | Nadodi | ||
| 1966 | Marakka Mudiyumaa? | ||
| 1968 | Kanavan | Prisoner | |
| 1969 | Athai Magal | ||
| 1969 | Deivamagan | ||
1970s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Maanavan | Bus passenger | |
| 1971 | Then Kinnam | Police Constable | |
| 1971 | Puguntha Veedu | ||
| 1971 | Kankatchi | ||
| 1972 | Itho Enthan Deivam | ||
| 1972 | Annamitta Kai | Estate labor | |
| 1972 | Naan Yen Piranthen | Textile seller | |
| 1972 | Kanna Nalama | ||
| 1973 | Kattila Thottila | ||
| 1973 | Nalla Mudivu | ||
| 1974 | Yen | Postman | |
| 1974 | Thirumangalyam | ||
| 1974 | Engal Kula Deivam | ||
| 1974 | Netru Indru Naalai | Slum people | |
| 1974 | Doctoramma | ||
| 1974 | Sirithu Vazha Vendum | Tailor | |
| 1975 | Naalai Namadhe | ||
| 1975 | Idhayakkani | Iyer | |
| 1975 | Cinema Paithiyam | Bhoopathy | |
| 1975 | Pallandu Vazhga | Villager | |
| 1976 | Needhikku Thalaivanangu | Pimp | |
| 1976 | Uzhaikkum Karangal | ||
| 1976 | Kumaara Vijayam | Police Constable | |
| 1976 | Mayor Meenakshi | ||
| 1977 | Navarathinam | ||
| 1977 | Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga | ||
| 1977 | Meenava Nanban | Varadhan | |
| 1977 | Kavikkuyil | ||
| 1977 | Aadu Puli Attam | ||
| 1977 | Thaaliyaa? Salangayya? | ||
| 1977 | Palabishegham | ||
| 1977 | Nallathukku Kalamillai | ||
| 1978 | Ival Oru Seethai | ||
| 1978 | Sadhurangam | Housekeeper | |
| 1978 | Adhirstakaran | ||
| 1978 | Rudhra Thaandavam | ||
| 1979 | Mangala Vaathiyam | ||
| 1979 | Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai | Seshadri | |
| 1979 | Manthoppu Kiliye | Iyer | |
| 1979 | Poonthalir | ||
1980s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Ponnagaram | ||
| 1980 | Guru | ||
| 1980 | Devi Dharisanam | ||
| 1980 | Ellam Un Kairasi | ||
| 1981 | Thee | ||
| 1981 | Sattam Oru Iruttarai | ||
| 1981 | Meendum Kokila | ||
| 1981 | Pattam Parakkattum | ||
| 1981 | Thunaivi | ||
| 1981 | Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo | Villu Paatu singer | |
| 1981 | Kudumbam Oru Kadambam | Petti shop owner | |
| 1982 | Pokkiri Raja | Police constable | |
| 1982 | Pagadai Panirendu | ||
| 1982 | Nandri Meendum Varuga | ||
| 1982 | Auto Raja | ||
| 1982 | Nenjangal | ||
| 1982 | Deviyin thiruvilayadal | ||
| 1982 | Pattanathu Rajakkal | ||
| 1982 | Anandha Ragam | ||
| 1982 | Rani Theni | ||
| 1984 | Thambikku Entha Ooru | begger | |
| 1984 | Oru Kai Parpom | ||
| 1985 | Mannukketha Ponnu | Patient | |
| 1985 | Udaya Geetham | ||
| 1985 | Naan Sigappu Manithan | victim of robbery | |
| 1985 | Yaar? | ||
| 1986 | Alai Osai | ||
| 1986 | Anandha Kanneer | ||
| 1987 | Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu | ||
| 1987 | Jaathi Pookkal | ||
| 1988 | Sathya | Nair | |
| 1988 | Namma Ooru Nayagan | ||
| 1988 | Oorai Therinjikitten | ||
| 1988 | Manaivi Oru Mandhiri | ||
| 1989 | Varusham Padhinaaru | ||
| 1989 | Thangamani Rangamani | ||
1990s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Kaavalan | ||
| 1991 | Naadu Adhai Naadu | ||
| 1993 | Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan | ||
| 1994 | Pondattiye Deivam | ||
| 1994 | Nallathe Nadakkum | ||
| 1994 | Ravanan | ||
| 1994 | Vaanga Partner Vaanga | ||
| 1995 | Karna | Pimp | |
| 1996 | Vaanmathi | ||
| 1996 | Minor Mappillai | ||
| 1997 | Nalla Manasukkaran | ||
| 1999 | Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum | ||
2000s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Vathiyar | as himself |
References
- "TKS.Nadarajan". Antru Kanda Mugam. 2013-08-03. Retrieved 2020-01-31.