Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar, commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. Well known for his versatility and acting skills with numerous roles depicted on screen, he remains one of the most respected stage and film actors in the history of Indian entertainment, with a career spanning close to five decades and nearly 300 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi to his credit. Arguably the preeminent leading man during the "Golden Age" of Tamil cinema, Ganesan was the first Indian film actor to win a "Best Actor" award at an international film festival, the Afro-Asian Film Festival held in Cairo, Egypt in 1960. He was also the first Indian actor to be made a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. He won the President's Award for more than 12 times, and was later conferred the highest and the most prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema in 1997. An iconic figure in Tamil pop culture, his work has continued to enjoy an enduring, far-reaching influence in Tamil society in general.
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar, commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. Well known for his versatility and acting skills with numerous roles depicted on screen, he remains one of the most respected stage and film actors in the history of Indian entertainment, with a career spanning close to five decades and nearly 300 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi to his credit. Arguably the preeminent leading man during the "Golden Age" of Tamil cinema, Ganesan was the first Indian film actor to win a "Best Actor" award at an international film festival, the Afro-Asian Film Festival held in Cairo, Egypt in 1960. He was also the first Indian actor to be made a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. He won the President's Award for more than 12 times, and was later conferred the highest and the most prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema in 1997. An iconic figure in Tamil pop culture, his work has continued to enjoy an enduring, far-reaching influence in Tamil society in general.
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Filmography (Movies)
Poo Parikka Varugirom
Character:The author of Pooparika Varugirom
Release Date:17/09/1999
Padayappa
Character:Dharmalingam
Release Date:10/04/1999
Mannavaru Sinnavaru
Character:
Release Date:14/01/1999
En Aasai Rasave
Character:
Release Date:28/08/1998
Once More
Character:Selvam
Release Date:04/07/1997
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
Character:Anantha Subramaniam
Release Date:27/03/1997
Pasumpon
Character:Durairasu Thevar
Release Date:14/04/1995
Paarambariyam
Character:
Release Date:12/11/1993
Thevar Magan
Character:Periya Thevar
Release Date:25/10/1992
Mudhal Kural
Character:
Release Date:14/08/1992
Chinna Marumagal
Character:
Release Date:23/05/1992
Naangal
Character:Chaturvedi
Release Date:12/03/1992
Gnana Paravai
Character:
Release Date:10/02/1991
Pudhiya Vaanam
Character:D.I.G. Pandidurai
Release Date:09/12/1988
En Thamizh En Makkal
Character:
Release Date:02/09/1988
Jallikkattu
Character:
Release Date:28/08/1987
Krishnan Vandhaan
Character:
Release Date:28/08/1987
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
Character:Nagama Nayak
Release Date:14/08/1987
Agni Putrudu
Character:
Release Date:12/08/1987
Anbulla Appa
Character:Rajasekhar
Release Date:13/05/1987
Veerapandiyan
Character:
Release Date:14/04/1987
Muthukkal Moondru
Character:
Release Date:05/03/1987
Kudumbam Oru Koyil
Character:
Release Date:25/01/1987
Raja Mariyadhai
Character:
Release Date:14/01/1987
Mannukkul Vairam
Character:
Release Date:11/12/1986
Lakshmi Vandhachu
Character:Rajasekhar
Release Date:31/10/1986
Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu
Character:Rajasekar
Release Date:16/07/1986
Viduthalai
Character:Inspector Rajasingam
Release Date:11/04/1986
Anandha Kanneer
Character:
Release Date:06/03/1986
Marumagal
Character:Chandrasekhar
Release Date:25/01/1986
Saadhanai
Character:
Release Date:09/01/1986
Padikkadavan
Character:Rajasekhar
Release Date:11/11/1985
Raja Rishi
Character:Sage Vishwamitra / King Kaushika
Release Date:20/09/1985
Mudhal Mariyathai
Character:Malaichami
Release Date:15/08/1985
Nermai
Character:Professor Gowrishankar
Release Date:03/05/1985
Needhiyin Nizhal
Character:
Release Date:12/04/1985
Padikkatha Pannayar
Character:
Release Date:22/03/1985
Naam Iruvar
Character:
Release Date:07/03/1985
Bandham
Character:
Release Date:25/01/1985
Vamsa Vilakku
Character:
Release Date:23/10/1984
Iru Medhaigal
Character:
Release Date:14/09/1984
Dhavani Kanavugal
Character:Captain Chidambaram
Release Date:14/09/1984
Ezhuthata Sattaangal
Character:Nazeer
Release Date:15/08/1984
Simma Soppanam
Character:
Release Date:30/06/1984
Sarithira Nayagan
Character:
Release Date:26/05/1984
Vaazhkai
Character:
Release Date:13/04/1984
Tharaasu
Character:
Release Date:15/03/1984
Chiranjeevi
Character:
Release Date:16/02/1984
Thiruppam
Character:
Release Date:13/01/1984
Vellai Roja
Character:
Release Date:03/11/1983
Miruthanga Chakravarthi
Character:
Release Date:24/09/1983
Kashmir Kadhali
Character:
Release Date:06/09/1983
Sumangali
Character:
Release Date:12/08/1983
Sandhippu
Character:Ramanathan / Raja
Release Date:16/06/1983
Neethibathi
Character:
Release Date:25/01/1983
Uruvangal Maralam
Character:
Release Date:14/01/1983
Nenjangal
Character:
Release Date:09/12/1982
Paritchaikku Neramaachu
Character:Narashimaachari
Release Date:13/11/1982
Oorum Uravum
Character:
Release Date:13/11/1982
Thunai
Character:
Release Date:01/10/1982
Thyagi
Character:
Release Date:03/09/1982
Theerpu
Character:Rajasekar, Superintendent of Police
Release Date:25/05/1982
Vasandhathil Oru Naal
Character:
Release Date:07/05/1982
Sangili
Character:
Release Date:13/04/1982
Garuda Saukiyama
Character:Deenadayalan
Release Date:26/02/1982
Vaa Kanna Vaa
Character:
Release Date:05/02/1982
Oorukku Oru Pillai
Character:
Release Date:04/02/1982
Hitler Umanath
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Release Date:25/01/1982
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
Character:
Release Date:26/10/1981
Madi Veetu Ezhai
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Release Date:22/08/1981
Lorry Driver Rajakannu
Character:
Release Date:03/07/1981
Kalthoon
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Release Date:01/05/1981
Amarakaaviyam
Character:
Release Date:23/04/1981
Sathya Sundharam
Character:Sundaram
Release Date:20/02/1981
Mohana Punnagai
Character:
Release Date:14/01/1981
Vishwaroobam
Character:Sathyamoorthy / Raja
Release Date:06/11/1980
Ratha Paasam
Character:
Release Date:14/06/1980
Yamanukku Yaman
Character:Yaman / Sathyamoorthy
Release Date:16/05/1980
Dharma Raja
Character:
Release Date:25/04/1980
Natchathiram
Character:
Release Date:11/04/1980
Rishi Moolam
Character:
Release Date:25/01/1980
Vetrikku Oruvan
Character:
Release Date:08/12/1979
Pattaakathi Bairavan
Character:
Release Date:19/10/1979
Naan Vazhavaippen
Character:
Release Date:10/08/1979
Imayam
Character:
Release Date:21/07/1979
Nalladhoru Kudumbam
Character:
Release Date:03/05/1979
Kavari Maan
Character:
Release Date:06/04/1979
Thirisoolam
Character:
Release Date:23/01/1979
Justice Gopinath
Character:Gopinath
Release Date:16/12/1978
Pilot Premnath
Character:
Release Date:29/10/1978
Thacholi Ambu
Character:Thacholi Othenakkurup
Release Date:27/10/1978
General Chakravarthi
Character:
Release Date:16/06/1978
Punniya Boomi
Character:
Release Date:15/05/1978
Vaazhkai Alaigal
Character:
Release Date:13/04/1978
Ennai Pol Oruvan
Character:Rajasekar / Sekar / Sundaramoorthy
Release Date:17/03/1978
Thyagam
Character:
Release Date:03/03/1978
Andhamaan Kadhali
Character:
Release Date:25/01/1978
Annan Oru Koyil
Character:Dr. Ramesh
Release Date:10/11/1977
Naam Pirandha Mann
Character:
Release Date:07/10/1977
Chanakya Chandragupta
Character:Alexander III of Macedon
Release Date:25/08/1977
Ilaya Thalaimurai
Character:
Release Date:28/07/1977
Deepam
Character:
Release Date:26/01/1977
Avan Oru Sarithiram
Character:
Release Date:13/01/1977
Rojavin Raja
Character:
Release Date:24/12/1976
Unakkaga Naan
Character:
Release Date:11/12/1976
Chitra Pournami
Character:
Release Date:22/10/1976
Sathyam
Character:
Release Date:06/05/1976
Uthaman
Character:
Release Date:01/05/1976
Grahapravesam
Character:
Release Date:17/03/1976
Paattum Bharathamum
Character:
Release Date:06/12/1975
Vaira Nenjam
Character:
Release Date:02/11/1975
Dr. Siva
Character:Dr. Siva
Release Date:02/11/1975
Avandhan Manidhan
Character:Ravikumar
Release Date:11/04/1975
Anbe Aaruyire
Character:
Release Date:27/02/1975
Cinema Paithiyam
Character:
Release Date:31/01/1975
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam
Character:Kumaraiya / Sundaram
Release Date:11/01/1975
Avan Thaan Manidhan
Character:
Release Date:31/12/1974
En Magan
Character:
Release Date:21/08/1974
Thanga Padhakkam
Character:S. P. Choudhry
Release Date:01/05/1974
Vani Rani
Character:
Release Date:12/04/1974
Rajapart Rangadurai
Character:Rangadurai / Rajapart
Release Date:21/12/1973
Anbai Thedi
Character:
Release Date:12/11/1973
Gauravam
Character:Rajinikanth / Kannan
Release Date:25/10/1973
Engal Thanga Raja
Character:
Release Date:15/07/1973
Bhakta Tukaram
Character:Sivaji
Release Date:05/07/1973
Rajaraja Cholan
Character:Rajaraja Cholan
Release Date:01/05/1973
Bharatha Vilas
Character:Gopal
Release Date:24/03/1973
Needhi
Character:
Release Date:06/12/1972
Vasantha Maligai
Character:Anand
Release Date:29/09/1972
Pattikada Pattanama
Character:
Release Date:06/05/1972
Gnana Oli
Character:
Release Date:10/03/1972
Raja
Character:
Release Date:26/01/1972
Thavaputhalvan
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1972
Babu
Character:
Release Date:18/10/1971
Moondru Dheivangal
Character:
Release Date:14/08/1971
Savale Samali
Character:Manickam
Release Date:03/07/1971
Sumathi En Sundari
Character:Madhu
Release Date:13/04/1971
Kulama Gunama
Character:
Release Date:25/03/1971
Thangaikkaaga
Character:
Release Date:06/02/1971
Iru Thuruvam
Character:Rangan
Release Date:13/01/1971
Thenum Paalum
Character:Ramu
Release Date:01/01/1971
Pathukappu
Character:
Release Date:26/11/1970
Engirundho Vandhaal
Character:
Release Date:29/10/1970
Sorgam
Character:Shankar
Release Date:20/10/1970
Raman Ethanai Ramanadi
Character:
Release Date:15/08/1970
Ethiroli
Character:
Release Date:16/06/1970
Vietnam Veedu
Character:
Release Date:10/04/1970
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
Character:Muthaiah
Release Date:19/02/1970
Dharti
Character:Guest appearance
Release Date:06/02/1970
Enga Mama
Character:Koteeswaran
Release Date:13/01/1970
Sivandha Mann
Character:Bharath
Release Date:09/11/1969
Deiva Magan
Character:
Release Date:05/09/1969
Nirai Kudam
Character:Doctor Prabhakar / Doctor Babu
Release Date:08/08/1969
Anjal Petti 520
Character:Prabhu
Release Date:27/06/1969
Gurudhatchanai
Character:
Release Date:14/06/1969
Kaaval Dheivam
Character:
Release Date:01/05/1969
Thanga Surangam
Character:
Release Date:27/03/1969
Uyarndha Manidhan
Character:
Release Date:29/11/1968
Lakshmi Kalyanam
Character:
Release Date:15/11/1968
Harichandra
Character:
Release Date:02/11/1968
Enga Oor Raja
Character:
Release Date:21/10/1968
Thillana Mohanambal
Character:Nadaswara Chakravarthi "Sikkal" Shanmugasundaram
Release Date:27/07/1968
En Thambi
Character:
Release Date:07/06/1968
Galatta Kalyanam
Character:Madhan
Release Date:12/04/1968
Thirumaal Perumai
Character:Thief, Vishnuchitta and Sage
Release Date:16/02/1968
Ooty Varai Uravu
Character:Ravi
Release Date:01/11/1967
Iru Malargal
Character:
Release Date:31/10/1967
Thiruvarutchelvar
Character:
Release Date:28/07/1967
Thangai
Character:Madhan
Release Date:19/05/1967
Nenjirukkum Varai
Character:
Release Date:02/03/1967
Kandhan Karunai
Character:Veerabaghu
Release Date:14/01/1967
Selvam
Character:
Release Date:10/11/1966
Saraswathi Sabatham
Character:Vidyapathi
Release Date:03/09/1966
Thaaye Unakkaga
Character:Captain Swamy
Release Date:26/08/1966
Mahakavi Kalidas
Character:Kalidas
Release Date:19/08/1966
Motor Sundaram Pillai
Character:Sundaram Pillai
Release Date:26/01/1966
Neela Vanam
Character:Babu
Release Date:10/12/1965
Thiruvilayadal
Character:Lord Shiva in Different Disguises
Release Date:31/07/1965
Shanthi
Character:
Release Date:22/04/1965
Anbu Karangal
Character:
Release Date:18/02/1965
Pazhani
Character:Pazhani
Release Date:14/01/1965
Mahabharat
Character:Karna
Release Date:01/01/1965
Andavan Kattalai
Character:Professor Krishnan
Release Date:31/12/1964
Navarathiri
Character:Widowder Arputhraj/Drunkard/Doctor Karunagaran/Gunman/Villager/Leper/Actor Sathyavaan Singaram/Commissioner Veerapan/Bridegroom Anand
Release Date:03/11/1964
Puthiya Paravai
Character:Gopal
Release Date:12/09/1964
Kai Kodutha Deivam
Character:
Release Date:18/07/1964
Pachai Vilakku
Character:
Release Date:02/04/1964
Karnan
Character:Karnan
Release Date:14/01/1964
Annai Illam
Character:
Release Date:14/11/1963
Ratha Thilagam
Character:Major Kumar
Release Date:14/09/1963
Kungumam
Character:
Release Date:01/08/1963
Paar Magale Paar
Character:
Release Date:11/07/1963
Naan Vanangum Deivam
Character:Sundaram
Release Date:12/04/1963
Iruvar Ullam
Character:
Release Date:29/03/1963
Arivaali
Character:Aalavanthan
Release Date:28/02/1963
Chitor Rani Padmini
Character:Rawal Ratan Singh/Rana Ratan Singh/Bheem Singh
Release Date:09/02/1963
Kulamagal Raadhai
Character:
Release Date:31/12/1962
Aalayamani
Character:Thyagarajan
Release Date:23/11/1962
Bandha Pasam
Character:
Release Date:27/10/1962
Vadivukku Valaikaappu
Character:
Release Date:07/07/1962
Bale Pandiya
Character:
Release Date:26/05/1962
Parthal Pasi Theerum
Character:
Release Date:14/01/1962
Rakhi
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1962
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
Character:
Release Date:31/12/1961
Paalum Pazhamum
Character:Dr Ravi
Release Date:09/09/1961
Marutha Nattu Veeran
Character:General Jeevagan
Release Date:24/08/1961
Ellam Unakkaga
Character:Anandan
Release Date:01/07/1961
Pasamalar
Character:Rajasekharan
Release Date:27/05/1961
Punar Janmam
Character:Shankar
Release Date:21/04/1961
Paava Mannippu
Character:Ramu / Raheem
Release Date:16/03/1961
Nitchaya Thamboolam
Character:
Release Date:08/02/1961
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
Character:Va. Vu. Chidambaram Pillai
Release Date:31/01/1961
Vidivelli
Character:Chandru
Release Date:31/12/1960
Irumbu Thirai
Character:
Release Date:01/09/1960
Padikkadha Medhai
Character:Rangan
Release Date:25/06/1960
Deiva Piravi
Character:Madhavan
Release Date:12/04/1960
Paavai Vilakku
Character:
Release Date:31/01/1960
Bhaaga Pirivinai
Character:
Release Date:31/10/1959
Maragatham
Character:Varendran
Release Date:21/08/1959
Veerapandiya Kattabomman
Character:Veerapandiya Kattabomman
Release Date:16/05/1959
Thangapadumai
Character:
Release Date:10/01/1959
Annaiyin Aanai
Character:
Release Date:04/07/1958
Sampoorna Ramayanam
Character:Bharathan
Release Date:14/04/1958
Kathavarayan
Character:
Release Date:27/03/1958
Sabaash Meena
Character:Mohan
Release Date:27/03/1958
Uthama Puthiran
Character:Parthiban and Vikraman
Release Date:07/02/1958
Raj Tilak
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1958
Ambikapathy
Character:
Release Date:31/12/1957
Baagyavathi
Character:Somu
Release Date:27/12/1957
Rani Lalithangi
Character:Prince
Release Date:21/09/1957
Thangamalai Ragasiyam
Character:
Release Date:29/06/1957
Vanangaamudi
Character:
Release Date:11/04/1957
Pudhaiyal
Character:
Release Date:27/03/1957
Makkalai Petra Magarasi
Character:Chengodayyan
Release Date:22/02/1957
Rangoon Radha
Character:Dharmalinga Mudaliar
Release Date:31/10/1956
Amara Deepam
Character:Ashok
Release Date:20/06/1956
Tenali Raman
Character:Tenali Ramakrishna
Release Date:27/03/1956
Pennin Perumai
Character:
Release Date:16/02/1956
Naane Raja
Character:Villalan
Release Date:25/01/1956
Kalvanin Kadhali
Character:Muthayyan
Release Date:13/11/1955
Mangayar Thilakam
Character:Vasudevan
Release Date:26/08/1955
Mudhal Thedhi
Character:Sivagnanam
Release Date:28/02/1955
Edhir Paradhathu
Character:Sundar
Release Date:09/12/1954
Koondukkili
Character:
Release Date:26/08/1954
Thookku Thookki
Character:Sundararangathan
Release Date:26/08/1954
Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari
Character:Ambalavannan / Ambalam
Release Date:01/07/1954
Andha Naal
Character:Rajan
Release Date:13/04/1954
Manohara
Character:Manohara
Release Date:03/03/1954
Pempudu Koduku
Character:
Release Date:12/11/1953
Manithanum Mrigamum
Character:
Release Date:04/11/1953
Thirumbi Paar
Character:
Release Date:31/03/1953
Anbu
Character:Selvam
Release Date:28/02/1953
Poongothai
Character:Anand
Release Date:14/01/1953
Panam
Character:Umapathy
Release Date:27/12/1952
Parasakthi
Character:Gunasekaran
Release Date:17/10/1952
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