- Sundarrajan (actor)
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Sundarrajan 
Born March 1, 1935
Madras, British IndiaDied March 1, 2003 (aged 68)
Chennai, IndiaOccupation Actor, director, scriptwriter Years active 1965–2003 Sundarrajan (Tamil: சுந்தர்ராஜன்) (March 1, 1935 – March 1, 2003), popularly known as Major Sundararajan, was an Indian actor who has performed in Tamil language films.[1]
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Biography
Starting as an amateur stage artist while working fulltime in the Telecom department in the early 1950s, Sundararajan entered the film world with Pattinathaar (1962), directed by K. Somu. After a powerful performance as a blind and retired army official in K. Balachander's Major Chandrakant, he came to be known as 'Major Sundararajan'.
He acted in over 900 films and a few television serials, giving memorable performances in Gauravam, Ethir Neechal, Bama Vijayam, Apoorva Raagangal, Deiva Magan and Deiva Cheyal. He continued to act in stage plays while playing memorable roles on the screen. He acted in a few Malayalam and Telugu movies as well.[2]
Filmography
As actor
Year Film Role Actors 1976 Dhasavatharam Grahapravesam Inspector Manaivi Manasara Vazhthungalen Moham Muppadhu Varusham Nalla Penmani Nee Indri Naan Illai Ore Thanthai Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal Palootti Valartha Kili Payanam Perum Pukazhum Sathiyam Thayilla Kuzhandai Unakkaga Naan Uthaman Vanga Sambandhi Vanga Vayilla Poochi 1977 Deepam Durga Devi Edharkum Thuninthavan Gasslight Mangamma Ilaya Thalaimurai Madhura Geetham Murugan Adimai Raasi Nalla Raasi Saindhadamma Saindhadu Sonthamadi Nee Enakku Sri Krishna Leela Swargam Naragam Thaliya Salangaya Thanikkudithanam Thoondil Meen 1978 Justice Gopinath Makkal Kural Manitharil Ithanai Nirangala Paruva Mazhai Pilot Premnath Priya Rajinikanth, Sridevi Raadhaiketha Kannan Sakkaipodu Podu Raja Sri Kanchi Kamatchi Thai Meedhu Sathiyan 1979 Dharma Yuddham Kandhar Alangaram Kavari Maan Mahalakshmi Manthoppu Kiliye Mudal Iravu Naan Vazhavaippen Nee Sirithal Naan Sirippen Neechal Kulam Needhikkumun Neeya Naana Neela Malargal Pagalil Oru Iravu Pattakathi Bairavan Thayillamal Naanillai Thiri Soolam Thisai Maaria Paravaigal Veettukku Veedu Vasappadi Velum Mayilum Thunai Vetrukku Oruvan 1980 Dharma Raja Ellam Un Kairasi Guru Inaindha Thuruvangal Jambo Kaali Kathal Kiligal Meenakshi Naan Potta Saval Nandri Karangal Ore Mutham Raman Parasuraman Ratha Paasam Rishi Moolam Sujatha Ullasap Paravaigal Vedanai Thediya Maan Viswarupam Yamanukku Yaman 1981 Garjanai Kalthoon Keezhvanam Sivakkum Madi Veettu Ezhai Maharantham Mogana Punnagai Nallathu Nadanthe Theerum Thee 1982 Magane Magane Nayakarin Magal Needhi Deivan Mayakkam Thai Moogambigai Thyagi 1983 Indru Nee Naalai Naan Sashti Viratham Thai Veedu Villiyanur Matha 1984 Anbe Odivaa Iru Medhaigal Pillayar Simma Soppanam Unga Veettu Pillai 1985 Andavan Sothu Nermai Pournami Alaigal 1986 Dharmam Oru Iniya Udhayam 1987 Krishnan Vandhan 1988 En Thamizh En Makkal 1989 Poruthadhu Podhum 1990 Kavalukku Kettikaran Pachaikodi 1991 Rudhra Vasanthakala Paravai 1992 Chinna Chittu Neenga Nalla Irukkanum Sevakan Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu 1993 Prathap Pursha Lakshhanam 1994 Jaihindh Namma Annachi 1995 Rajamuthirai Thaikulame Thaikulame Villathi Villain 1996 Pudhu Nilavu 1997 Mannava Samrat 1998 Marumalarchi Velai 1999 Kallazhagar As director
Year Film Actors 1985 Andhaoru Nimidam 1984 Amma Irukka 1983 Indru Nee Naalai Naan 1982 Nenjangal 1982 Oorum Uravum 1981 Kalthoon References
- ^ Sundarrajan, IMDb, http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1139300/, retrieved 2008-12-14
- ^ http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2003/03/01/stories/2003030105280400.htm
External links
Categories:- Indian actors
- Tamil actors
- 1935 births
- 2003 deaths
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards winners
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