Biography
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.
Filmography
all 78
Movies 76
Director 3
Producer 2
TV Shows 2
Writer 2
self 2
Narrator 1
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
Documenting the World's First Non-Linear Single Shot Film (2022)
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
Iravin Nizhal (2022)
Suzhal - The Vortex (2022)
Degala Babji (2022)
Yutha Satham (2022)
Tughlaq Durbar (2021)
Time Enna Boss!? (2020)
Ponmagal Vandhal (2020)
Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam (2019)
Oththa Seruppu Size 7 (2019)
Ayogya (2019)
Kuppathu Raja (2019)
Keni (2018)
Savarakathi (2018)
Love Guru (2017)
Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam (2017)
Mupparimanam (2017)
Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga (2017)
Maaveeran Kittu (2016)
Naanum Rowdydhaan (2015)
Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander (2015)
Massu Engira Maasilamani (2015)
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014)
Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014)
Jannal Oram (2013)
Escape from Uganda (2013)
Rachcha (2012)
Ambuli (2012)
Vithagan (2011)
Melvilasom (2011)
Aayirathil Oruvan (2010)
Pattasu (2009)
Vallamai Tharayo (2008)
Ammuvagiya Naan (2007)
Pachchak Kuthira (2006)
Kundakka Mandakka (2005)
Kudaikul Mazhai (2004)
Kannadi Pookal (2004)
Thendral (2004)
Kadhal Kirukkan (2003)
Soori (2003)
Ivan (2002)
Azhagi (2002)
Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka (2001)
Ninaikkatha Naalillai (2001)
12 B (2001)
Sabhash (2000)
Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000)
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven (2000)
James Pandu (2000)
Kakkai Siraginilae (2000)
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal (1999)
Nee Varuvai Ena (1999)
Poovellam Kettuppar (1999)
Suyamvaram (1999)
Anthapuram (1999)
Housefull (1999)
Pudhumai Pithan (1998)
Swarnamukhi (1998)
Abhimanyu (1997)
Aravindhan (1997)
Vaimaye Vellum (1997)
Bharathi Kannammaa (1997)
Tata Birla (1996)
Sarigamapadani (1994)
Ulle Veliye (1993)
Sugamana Sumaigal (1992)
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren (1992)
Rowdy Gari Pellam (1991)
Engal Swamy Ayyappan (1990)
Thalattu Padava (1990)
Pondatti Thevai (1990)
Pudhea Paadhai (1989)
Dhaavani Kanavugal (1984)
Anbulla Rajinikanth (1984)
Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One β Yuddha Kaandam
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GenderMale
Birthday1957-11-14 (66 years old)
Birth PlaceChennai, India
RelationshipsSeetha (1990-01-01 - 2001-01-01)
ChildrenP. S. Keerthana
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known AsR. Parthiepan, R. Parthiban, Ra Parthiepan, Radhakrishnan Parthiban, Radhakrishnan Moorthi, Parthiepan , R. Parthieban, Radhakrishnan Parthiban , Radhakrishnan Parthipan , Radhakrishnan Parthieban , Radhakrishnan Parthiepan , Parthiban, Parthepan, Partheban
AwardsFilmfare Awards South
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