R. Parthiban

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R. Parthiban

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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.

Films Featuring R. Parthiban

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20016.1

Aayirathil Oruvan

20106.6

Melvilasom

20116.4

Nee Varuvai Ena

19994.8

Ambuli

20125.5

Vithagan

20116.0

Suyamvaram

19996.7

Sarigamapadani

1994

Aravindhan

1997

Yutha Satham

20226.5

Jannal Oram

20136.0

Ammuvagiya Naan

Ammuvagiya Naan

2007

Kudaikul Mazhai

Kudaikul Mazhai

20046.5

Dhavani Kanavugal

19847.0

Housefull

19998.0

Escape from Uganda

20135.2

Bharathi Kannammaa

19976.0

Vetri Kodi Kattu

20006.6

Ninaithathu Yaaro

Ninaithathu Yaaro

20143.0

Kundakka Mandakka

20052.0

Vallamai Tharayo

Vallamai Tharayo

2008

Sugamana Sumaigal

Sugamana Sumaigal

1992

Pondatti Thevai

19908.0

Pudhea Paadhai

19896.5

Thalattu Padava

19908.0

Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren

1992

Kadhal Kirukkan

20037.0

Ivan

2002

Tata Birla

1996

Pudhumai Pithan

Pudhumai Pithan

19986.0

Ulle Veliye

1993

Kakkai Siraginilae

Kakkai Siraginilae

20009.0

Kannadi Pookkal

200410.0

Ninaikkatha Naalillai

Ninaikkatha Naalillai

2001

Soori

2003

Swarnamukhi

1998

Anthapuram

1999

Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven

20005.0

James Pandu

2000

Thendral

20046.0

Massu Engira Maasilamani

20155.0

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

20236.2

Unnaruge Naan Irundhal

19996.5

Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka

20017.5

Pachchak Kuthira

20062.0

Azhagi

20027.5

Naanum Rowdydhaan

20156.4

Savarakathi

20185.4

Maaveeran Kittu

20167.0

Love Guru

2017

Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam

2019

Poovellam Kettuppar

19996.6

Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga

2017

Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam

Kuppathu Raja

20195.0

Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander

20152.0

Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam

20174.5

Keni

20183.0

Sabhash

20006.0

Abhimanyu

1997

Engal Swamy Ayyappan

1990

Ayogya

20197.1

Rachcha

20124.0

Oththa Seruppu Size 7

20198.0

Ponmagal Vandhal

20206.3

Tughlaq Durbar

20215.9

Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam

20146.5

Mupparimanam

20175.2

Iravin Nizhal

20225.9

Vaimaye Vellum

1997

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

20227.1

Idli Kadai

20256.6

Naan Thaan CM

Ustaad Bhagat Singh

20265.8

Ranuva Veeran

19819.0

Nizhal Thedum Nenjangal

Nizhal Thedum Nenjangal

1982