
R. Parthiban
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.
Known For
Credits
- 2023 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part II as Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
- 2022 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part I as Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
- 2022 · Iravin Nizhal as Nandhu
- 2022 · Suzhal - The Vortex as Shanmugam
- 2021 · Tughlaq Durbar as Rayappan
- 2020 · Time Enna Boss!? as Narrator
- 2020 · Ponmagal Vandhal as Rajarathinam
- 2019 · Ayogya as Kaalirajan
- 2019 · Kuppathu Raja as MG Rajendran
- 2018 · Savarakathi as Special Appearance
- 2017 · Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam as Ex- Sarpanch
- 2017 · Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga as Rangarajan
- 2016 · Maaveeran Kittu as Chinrasu
- 2015 · Naanum Rowdydhaan as Killivalavan
- 2015 · Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander as
- 2015 · Massu Engira Maasilamani as Vikram Lakshmanan
- 2014 · Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam as Guest Appearance
- 2013 · Escape from Uganda as Antony
- 2012 · Ambuli as Sengodan
- 2011 · Melvilasom as Sowar Ramachandran
- 2010 · Aayirathil Oruvan as Chozhan
- 2005 · Kundakka Mandakka as 'Ilango' Ilangovan
- 2004 · Thendral as Nalangili
- 2002 · Azhagi as
- Future · Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam as
- 2002 · Ivan as Jeevan
- 2001 · 12 B as
- 2000 · Sabhash as Seenu
- Future · Idly Kadai as
- 2022 · Yutha Satham as Kathirvelan
- 2019 · Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam as Sethu
- 2019 · Oththa Seruppu Size 7 as Masilamani
- 2018 · Keni as Sakthivel
- 2017 · Love Guru as
- 2017 · Mupparimanam as Self
- 2014 · Ninaithathu Yaaro as Special Appearances
- 2013 · Jannal Oram as Karuppu
- 2012 · Rachcha as Suryanarayana
- 2011 · Vithagan as Rowdhran
- 2008 · Vallamai Tharayo as Anand
- 2007 · Ammuvagiya Naan as
- 2006 · Pachchak Kuthira as
- 2004 · Kudaikul Mazhai as Venkatkrishnan
- 2004 · Kannadi Pookal as Sakthivel
- 2003 · Kadhal Kirukkan as Saravanan
- 2003 · Soori as Main Guard Gate Manikandan
- 2001 · Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka as Annachi
- 2001 · Ninaikkatha Naalillai as Anbu
- 2000 · Vetri Kodi Kattu as Muthuraman
- 2000 · Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven as Guest Appearance
- 2000 · James Pandu as James
- 2000 · Kakkai Siraginilae as Vellaichamy
- 1999 · Unnaruge Naan Irundhal as
- 1999 · Nee Varuvai Ena as Ganesh
- 1999 · Poovellam Kettuppar as Himself (Special Appearance)
- 1999 · Suyamvaram as
- 1999 · Anthapuram as Dubai Pandiyan
- 1999 · Housefull as Ayya
- 1998 · Pudhumai Pithan as Jeeva / Bharath
- 1998 · Swarnamukhi as Pandian
- 1997 · Abhimanyu as Abimanyu
- 1997 · Aravindhan as Thamizhvannan
- 1997 · Vaimaye Vellum as Raja (Yema Dharman)
- 1997 · Bharathi Kannammaa as Bharathi
- 1996 · Tata Birla as Raja
- 1994 · Sarigamapadani as Kulasekaran
- 1993 · Ulle Veliye as R. Gajendran alias Gaja
- 1992 · Sugamana Sumaigal as Murthy
- 1992 · Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren as Ravi
- 1990 · Engal Swamy Ayyappan as
- 1990 · Thalattu Padava as Raja
- 1990 · Pondatti Thevai as Kannan
- 1989 · Pudhea Paadhai as Seetharaman
- 1984 · Dhavani Kanavugal as Postman Ponnusami