Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar, commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan1 October 1927 – 21 July 2001), was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. He is one of the most respected film actors in India. He is well known for his versatility and acting skills with numerous roles depicted on screen. He progressed from a stage actor since his childhood to the filmdom with such an authority that the Tamil cinema considered as the golden era. In a career spanning close to five decades he has acted in nearly 300 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. Ganesan was the first Indian film actor to win a "Best Actor" award in an International film festival, the Afro-Asian Film Festival held in Cairo, Egypt in 1960. Many leading South Indian film actors have stated that their acting was influenced by Ganesan. He was also the first Indian actor to be made a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Ganesan is remembered as the iconic figure of Tamil cinema. He is referred to as "The Marlon Brando of Indian Cinema". From Parasakthi onwards, he has won the President's Award for more than 12 times. During end of his career, Ganesan was conferred the highest and the most prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema in 1997. In spite of his celebrated film career, his short stint in politics became a futile attempt.
Movie | Chandramukhi | Senthilnathan's father (uncredited, only photo shown) | 2005-04-14 |
Movie | Padayappa | Padayappa's Father | 1999-04-01 |
Movie | Poo Parikka Varugirom | 1999-09-17 | |
Movie | En Aasai Rasave | 1998-08-28 | |
Movie | Once More | Ganesan | 1997-07-04 |
Movie | Oru Yaatra Mozhi | Anantha Subramaniam | 1997-03-27 |
Movie | Pasumpon | Durairasu Thevar | 1995-04-14 |
Movie | Vietnam Colony | 1994-07-05 | |
Movie | Chinna Marumagal | 1992-05-23 | |
Movie | Mudhal Kural | 1992-08-14 | |
Movie | Thevar Magan | Periya Thevar | 1992-10-25 |
Movie | Gnana Paravai | 1991-02-10 | |
Movie | Pudhiya Vaanam | D.I.G. Pandidurai | 1988-12-09 |
Movie | En Thamizh En Makkal | 1988-09-02 | |
Movie | Raja Mariyadhai | 1987-01-14 | |
Movie | Veerapandiyan | 1987-04-14 | |
Movie | Krishnan Vandhaan | 1987-08-28 | |
Movie | Anbulla Appa | Rajasekhar | 1987-05-13 |
Movie | Saadhanai | 1986-01-09 | |
Movie | Marumagal | 1986-01-25 | |
Movie | Viduthalai | Inspector Rajasingam | 1986-04-11 |
Movie | Lakshmi Vandhachu | 1986-10-31 | |
Movie | Padikkatha Pannayar | 1985-03-22 | |
Movie | Naam Iruvar | 1985-03-07 | |
Movie | Needhiyin Nizhal | 1985-04-12 | |
Movie | Nermai | 1985-05-03 | |
Movie | Raja Rishi | Sage Vishwamitra / King Kaushika | 1985-09-20 |
Movie | Mudhal Mariyathai | Malaichami | 1985-08-15 |
Movie | Chiranjeevi | 1984-02-16 | |
Movie | Vaazhkai | 1984-04-13 | |
Movie | Dhaavani Kanavugal | Captain Chidambaram | 1984-09-14 |
Movie | Ezhudhaadha Sattangal | 1984-08-15 | |
Movie | Iru Medhaigal | 1984-09-14 | |
Movie | Sumangali | 1983-08-12 | |
Movie | Sandhippu | 1983-06-16 | |
Movie | Vellai Roja | 1983-11-03 | |
Movie | Sangili | 1982-04-13 | |
Movie | Oorukku Oru Pillai | 1982-02-04 | |
Movie | Hitler Umanath | 1982-01-25 | |
Movie | Theerpu | 1982-05-25 | |
Movie | Vaa Kanna Vaa | 1982-02-05 | |
Movie | Thyagi | 1982-09-03 | |
Movie | Oorum Uravum | 1982-11-13 | |
Movie | Thunai | 1982-10-01 | |
Movie | Paritchaikku Neramaachu | 1982-11-13 | |
Movie | Mohana Punnagai | 1981-01-14 | |
Movie | Kalthoon | 1981-05-01 | |
Movie | Madi Veetu Ezhai | 1981-08-22 | |
Movie | Lorry Driver Rajakannu | 1981-07-03 | |
Movie | Dharma Raja | 1980-04-25 | |
Movie | Rishi Moolam | 1980-01-25 | |
Movie | Natchathiram | 1980-04-11 | |
Movie | Yamanukku Yaman | 1980-05-16 | |
Movie | Vishwaroobam | 1980-11-06 | |
Movie | Ratha Paasam | 1980-06-14 | |
Movie | Kavari Maan | 1979-04-06 | |
Movie | Nalladhoru Kudumbam | 1979-05-03 | |
Movie | Imayam | 1979-07-21 | |
Movie | Vetrikku Oruvan | 1979-12-08 | |
Movie | Ennai Pol Oruvan | 1978-03-17 | |
Movie | Thyagam | 1978-03-03 | |
Movie | General Chakravarthi | 1978-06-16 | |
Movie | Pilot Premnath | 1978-10-29 | |
Movie | Justice Gopinath | Gopinath | 1978-12-16 |
Movie | Ilaya Thalaimurai | 1977-07-28 | |
Movie | Deepam | 1977-01-26 | |
Movie | Naam Pirandha Mann | 1977-10-07 | |
Movie | Unakkaga Naan | 1976-12-11 | |
Movie | Vaira Nenjam | 1975-11-02 | |
Movie | Thanga Padhakkam | S. P. Choudhry | 1974-05-01 |
Movie | Rajaraja Cholan | Rajaraja Cholan | 1973-05-01 |
Movie | Bharatha Vilas | Gopal | 1973-03-24 |
Movie | Engal Thanga Raja | 1973-07-15 | |
Movie | Gauravam | Rajinikanth / Kannan | 1973-10-25 |
Movie | Rajapart Rangadurai | Rangadurai / Rajapart | 1973-12-21 |
Movie | Gnana Oli | 1972-03-10 | |
Movie | Pattikada Pattanama | 1972-05-06 | |
Movie | Vasantha Maligai | Anand | 1972-09-29 |
Movie | Thangaikkaaga | 1971-02-06 | |
Movie | Iru Thuruvam | Rangan | 1971-01-13 |
Movie | Kulama Gunama | 1971-03-25 | |
Movie | Moondru Dheivangal | 1971-08-14 | |
Movie | Babu | 1971-10-18 | |
Movie | Vietnam Veedu | 1970-04-10 | |
Movie | Dharti | Guest appearance | 1970-02-06 |
Movie | Ethiroli | 1970-06-16 | |
Movie | Raman Ethanai Ramanadi | 1970-08-15 | |
Movie | Sivandha Mann | Bharath | 1969-11-09 |
Movie | Galatta Kalyanam | Madhan | 1968-04-12 |
Movie | Thillana Mohanambal | Nadaswara Chakravarthi "Sikkal" Shanmugasundaram | 1968-07-27 |
Movie | Enga Oor Raja | 1968-10-21 | |
Movie | Harichandra | 1968-11-02 | |
Movie | Kandhan Karunai | Veerabaghu | 1967-01-14 |
Movie | Thangai | Madhan | 1967-05-19 |
Movie | Thiruvarutchelvar | 1967-07-28 | |
Movie | Ooty Varai Uravu | Ravi | 1967-11-01 |
Movie | Iru Malargal | 1967-10-31 | |
Movie | Mahakavi Kalidas | Kalidas | 1966-08-19 |
Movie | Motor Sundaram Pillai | Sundaram Pillai | 1966-01-26 |
Movie | Saraswathi Sabatham | Vidyapathi | 1966-09-03 |
Movie | Selvam | 1966-11-10 | |
Movie | Pazhani | Pazhani | 1965-01-14 |
Movie | Mahabharat | Karna | 1965-01-01 |
Movie | Anbu Karangal | 1965-02-18 | |
Movie | Thiruvilayadal | Lord Shiva in Different Disguises | 1965-07-31 |
Movie | Neela Vanam | Babu | 1965-12-10 |
Movie | Pachai Vilakku | 1964-04-02 | |
Movie | Karnan | Karnan | 1964-01-14 |
Movie | Puthiya Paravai | Gopal | 1964-09-12 |
Movie | Navarathiri | Widowder Arputhraj/Drunkard/Doctor Karunagaran/Gunman/Villager/Leper/Actor Sathyavaan Singaram/Commissioner Veerapan/Bridegroom Anand | 1964-11-03 |
Movie | Andavan Kattalai | Professor Krishnan | 1964-12-31 |
Movie | Arivaali | Aalavanthan | 1963-02-28 |
Movie | Annai Illam | 1963-11-14 | |
Movie | Iruvar Ullam | 1963-03-29 | |
Movie | Vadivukku Valaikaappu | 1962-07-07 | |
Movie | Bale Pandiya | 1962-05-26 | |
Movie | Bandha Pasam | 1962-10-27 | |
Movie | Aalayamani | Thyagarajan | 1962-11-23 |
Movie | Nitchaya Thamboolam | 1961-02-08 | |
Movie | Kappalottiya Thamizhan | Va. Vu. Chidambaram Pillai | 1961-01-31 |
Movie | Pasamalar | Rajasekharan | 1961-05-27 |
Movie | Paalum Pazhamum | Dr Ravi | 1961-09-09 |
Movie | Padithal Mattum Podhuma | 1961-12-31 | |
Movie | Deiva Piravi | Madhavan | 1960-04-12 |
Movie | Irumbu Thirai | 1960-09-01 | |
Movie | Thangapadumai | 1959-01-10 | |
Movie | Veerapandiya Kattabomman | Veerapandiya Kattabomman | 1959-05-16 |
Movie | Bhaaga Pirivinai | 1959-10-31 | |
Movie | Uthama Puthiran | Parthiban and Vikraman | 1958-02-07 |
Movie | Kathavarayan | 1958-03-27 | |
Movie | Makkalai Petra Magarasi | Chengodayyan | 1957-02-22 |
Movie | Ambikapathy | 1957-12-31 | |
Movie | Thangamalai Ragasiyam | 1957-06-29 | |
Movie | Pennin Perumai | 1956-02-16 | |
Movie | Tenali Raman | Tenali Ramakrishna | 1956-03-27 |
Movie | Amara Deepam | Ashok | 1956-06-20 |
Movie | Rangoon Radha | Dharmalinga Mudaliar | 1956-10-31 |
Movie | Mudhal Thedhi | Sivagnanam | 1955-02-28 |
Movie | Kalvanin Kadhali | 1955-11-13 | |
Movie | Manohara | Manohara | 1954-03-03 |
Movie | Koondukkili | 1954-08-26 | |
Movie | Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari | Ambalavannan / Ambalam | 1954-07-01 |
Movie | Poongothai | Anand | 1953-01-14 |
Movie | Thirumbi Paar | 1953-03-31 | |
Movie | Parasakthi | Gunasekaran | 1952-10-16 |
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