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 | Oru Yaatra Mozhi | Anantha Subramaniam | 1997-03-27 |
Movie | Once More | Ganesan | 1997-07-04 |
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 | En Thamizh En Makkal | 1988-09-02 | |
Movie | Pudhiya Vaanam | D.I.G. Pandidurai | 1988-12-09 |
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 | Naam Iruvar | 1985-03-07 | |
Movie | Padikkatha Pannayar | 1985-03-22 | |
Movie | Needhiyin Nizhal | 1985-04-12 | |
Movie | Raja Rishi | Sage Vishwamitra / King Kaushika | 1985-09-20 |
Movie | Mudhal Mariyathai | Malaichami | 1985-08-15 |
Movie | Nermai | 1985-05-03 | |
Movie | Chiranjeevi | 1984-02-16 | |
Movie | Vaazhkai | 1984-04-13 | |
Movie | Ezhudhaadha Sattangal | 1984-08-15 | |
Movie | Iru Medhaigal | 1984-09-14 | |
Movie | Dhaavani Kanavugal | Captain Chidambaram | 1984-09-14 |
Movie | Sumangali | 1983-08-12 | |
Movie | Sandhippu | 1983-06-16 | |
Movie | Vellai Roja | 1983-11-03 | |
Movie | Vaa Kanna Vaa | 1982-02-05 | |
Movie | Oorukku Oru Pillai | 1982-02-04 | |
Movie | Hitler Umanath | 1982-01-25 | |
Movie | Sangili | 1982-04-13 | |
Movie | Paritchaikku Neramaachu | 1982-11-13 | |
Movie | Theerpu | 1982-05-25 | |
Movie | Oorum Uravum | 1982-11-13 | |
Movie | Thunai | 1982-10-01 | |
Movie | Thyagi | 1982-09-03 | |
Movie | Kalthoon | 1981-05-01 | |
Movie | Mohana Punnagai | 1981-01-14 | |
Movie | Lorry Driver Rajakannu | 1981-07-03 | |
Movie | Madi Veetu Ezhai | 1981-08-22 | |
Movie | Natchathiram | 1980-04-11 | |
Movie | Rishi Moolam | 1980-01-25 | |
Movie | Dharma Raja | 1980-04-25 | |
Movie | Yamanukku Yaman | 1980-05-16 | |
Movie | Ratha Paasam | 1980-06-14 | |
Movie | Vishwaroobam | 1980-11-06 | |
Movie | Nalladhoru Kudumbam | 1979-05-03 | |
Movie | Kavari Maan | 1979-04-06 | |
Movie | Imayam | 1979-07-21 | |
Movie | Vetrikku Oruvan | 1979-12-08 | |
Movie | Thyagam | 1978-03-03 | |
Movie | Ennai Pol Oruvan | 1978-03-17 | |
Movie | General Chakravarthi | 1978-06-16 | |
Movie | Justice Gopinath | Gopinath | 1978-12-16 |
Movie | Pilot Premnath | 1978-10-29 | |
Movie | Ilaya Thalaimurai | 1977-07-28 | |
Movie | Deepam | 1977-01-26 | |
Movie | Naam Pirandha Mann | 1977-10-07 | |
Movie | Annan Oru Koyil | Dr. Ramesh | 1977-11-10 |
Movie | Unakkaga Naan | 1976-12-11 | |
Movie | Vaira Nenjam | 1975-11-02 | |
Movie | Thanga Padhakkam | S. P. Choudhry | 1974-05-01 |
Movie | Engal Thanga Raja | 1973-07-15 | |
Movie | Bharatha Vilas | Gopal | 1973-03-24 |
Movie | Rajaraja Cholan | Rajaraja Cholan | 1973-05-01 |
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 | Iru Thuruvam | Rangan | 1971-01-13 |
Movie | Thangaikkaaga | 1971-02-06 | |
Movie | Kulama Gunama | 1971-03-25 | |
Movie | Babu | 1971-10-18 | |
Movie | Moondru Dheivangal | 1971-08-14 | |
Movie | Dharti | Guest appearance | 1970-02-06 |
Movie | Vietnam Veedu | 1970-04-10 | |
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 | Harichandra | 1968-11-02 | |
Movie | Enga Oor Raja | 1968-10-21 | |
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 | Motor Sundaram Pillai | Sundaram Pillai | 1966-01-26 |
Movie | Mahakavi Kalidas | Kalidas | 1966-08-19 |
Movie | Thaaye Unakkaga | Captain Swamy | 1966-08-26 |
Movie | Selvam | 1966-11-10 | |
Movie | Saraswathi Sabatham | Vidyapathi | 1966-09-03 |
Movie | Mahabharat | Karna | 1965-01-01 |
Movie | Pazhani | Pazhani | 1965-01-14 |
Movie | Anbu Karangal | 1965-02-18 | |
Movie | Neela Vanam | Babu | 1965-12-10 |
Movie | Thiruvilayadal | Lord Shiva in Different Disguises | 1965-07-31 |
Movie | Puthiya Paravai | Gopal | 1964-09-12 |
Movie | Karnan | Karnan | 1964-01-14 |
Movie | Pachai Vilakku | 1964-04-02 | |
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 | Veerapandiya Kattabomman | Veerapandiya Kattabomman | 1959-05-16 |
Movie | Thangapadumai | 1959-01-10 | |
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 | Vanangaamudi | 1957-04-11 | |
Movie | Rani Lalithangi | Prince | 1957-09-21 |
Movie | Thangamalai Ragasiyam | 1957-06-29 | |
Movie | Ambikapathy | 1957-12-31 | |
Movie | Tenali Raman | Tenali Ramakrishna | 1956-03-27 |
Movie | Pennin Perumai | 1956-02-16 | |
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 | Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari | Ambalavannan / Ambalam | 1954-07-01 |
Movie | Koondukkili | 1954-08-26 | |
Movie | Poongothai | Anand | 1953-01-14 |
Movie | Thirumbi Paar | 1953-03-31 | |
Movie | Parasakthi | Gunasekaran | 1952-10-16 |
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