R. Parthiban

Acting

Born Nov 14, 1957

From Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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.

R. Parthiban

Known For

Ustaad Bhagat Singh

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

Idli Kadai

Aayirathil Oruvan

Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam

Poovellam Kettuppar

Naanum Rowdydhaan

Ponmagal Vandhal

Ambuli

Filmography — Acting

Ustaad Bhagat Singh

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

Idli Kadai

Aayirathil Oruvan

Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam

Poovellam Kettuppar

Naanum Rowdydhaan

Ponmagal Vandhal

Ambuli

Suyamvaram

Ayogya

12 B

Escape from Uganda

Nee Varuvai Ena

Massu Engira Maasilamani

Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven

Iravin Nizhal

Ivan

Kannadi Pookkal

Housefull

Kundakka Mandakka

Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander

Tughlaq Durbar

Vetri Kodi Kattu

Thendral

Kuppathu Raja

Ninaithathu Yaaro

Bharathi Kannammaa

Maaveeran Kittu

Anthapuram

Azhagi

Mupparimanam

Unnaruge Naan Irundhal

Sabhash

Keni

Abhimanyu

Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam

Melvilasom

Dhavani Kanavugal

Sarigamapadani

Rachcha

Jannal Oram

Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam

Pachchak Kuthira

Kudaikul Mazhai

Soori

Vallamai Tharayo

Aravindhan

Love Guru

Swarnamukhi

Pudhea Paadhai

Vaimaye Vellum

Tata Birla

Pudhumai Pithan

Kakkai Siraginilae

Vithagan

Savarakathi

Oththa Seruppu Size 7

Thalattu Padava

Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam

Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren

Ulle Veliye

Yutha Satham

David Reddy

Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka

Pondatti Thevai