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Overview

Date of Birth:

2 June 1943, Pannaipuram, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, India more

Mini Biography:

Born and brought up in an obscure village near Kambam in Southern Tamil Nadu... more

Trivia:

He won a gold medal from London's Trinity College in the guitar category... more

STARmeter:

Up 4% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.

Awards:

6 wins more

NewsDesk:
(5 articles)

Muscial Miracle Dentures! - Amitabh Bachchan
(From Filmicafe. 3 November 2009, 1:07 PM, PST)
Indian cinema stalwarts join hands for Pazhassi Raja film
(From BusinessofCinema. 16 September 2009, 7:29 PM, PDT)

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Filmography

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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Paa (post-production) (2009)		2009	-	-

2.	Pazhassi Raja (2009)		2009	-	8.8 (199)

3.	Naan Kadavul (2009)		2009	-	8.7 (156)
	AKAs: Nenu Devudini (India: Telugu title: alternative transliteration)
4.	Mumbai Cutting (2009)		2009	-	-

5.	Mukhbiir (2008)		2008	-	7.2 (89)

6.	Innathe Chinthavishayam (2008)		2008	-	4.6 (44)
	AKAs: Thought of the day (USA: literal English title)
7.	Sooryan (2007)		2007	-	-

8.	Cheeni Kum (2007)	(as Ilaiyaraaja)	2007	-	6.8 (894)
	AKAs: Less Sugar (International: English title)
9.	Vinodayathra (2007)		2007	-	6.5 (61)

10.	Anumanaspadam (2007)		2007	-	4.5 (6)

11.	Hope (2006/II)		2006	-	-

12.	Pachakuthira (2006)		2006	-	2.2 (21)

13.	Rasathanthram (2006)		2006	-	6.4 (98)

14.	Shiva (2006)		2006	-	4.3 (117)

15.	Divorce: Not Between Husband and Wife (2005)		2005	-	-

16.	Athu Oru Kanaa Kaalam (2005)		2005	-	5.1 (27)

17.	Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (2005)		2005	-	5.7 (15)

18.	Mumbai Express (2005)		2005	-	5.6 (326)
	AKAs: Mumbai Xpress (International: English title)
19.	Achuvinte Amma (2005)		2005	-	6.9 (50)

20.	Ponmudipuzhayorathu (2005)		2005	-	-

21.	Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (2005)		2005	-	-

22.	Vishwa Thulasi (2004)		2004	-	3.8 (11)

23.	Shiva Shankar (2004)		2004	-	2.0 (106)

24.	Virumandi (2004)		2004	-	8.1 (406)

25.	Kamaraj (2004)		2004	-	9.3 (6)

26.	Manassinakkare (2003)		2003	-	7.3 (40)

27.	Manasellaam (2003)		2003	-	4.0 (12)

28.	Julie Ganapathy (2003)		2003	-	6.9 (20)

29.	Pithamagan (2003)		2003	-	8.8 (479)

30.	Nizhalkkuthu (2002)		2002	-	7.3 (100)
	AKAs: Le serviteur de Kali (France) Shadow Kill (International: English title)
31.	Azhagi (2002)		2002	-	7.8 (46)

32.	Ramana (2002)		2002	-	7.5 (74)

33.	Solla Marantha Kathai (2002)		2002	-	6.4 (6)

34.	En Mana Vaanil (2002)		2002	-	-

35.	Lajja (2001)	(background score) (as Ilaiyaraaja)	2001	-	6.9 (438)
	AKAs: The Shame (India: English title: literal title)
36.	Eduruleni Manishi (2001)		2001	-	2.0 (13)

37.	Kutty (2001)		2001	-	7.5 (10)

38.	Friends (2001)		2001	-	7.1 (100)

39.	Hey Ram (2000)		2000	-	7.8 (1,844)

40.	Kelviyin Nayagan (2000)		2000	-	9.0 (27)

41.	Bharathi (2000)		2000	-	8.9 (22)

42.	Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000)		2000	-	6.8 (20)

43.	Kannukkul Nilavu (2000)		2000	-	5.2 (46)

44.	Aagaayam (2000)		2000	-	-

45.	Ilaiyavan (2000)		2000	-	-

46.	IPC 215 (2000)		2000	-	-

47.	Kaadhal Rojave (2000)		2000	-	-

48.	Kaakai Chirakiniley (2000)		2000	-	-

49.	Puratchi (2000)		2000	-	-

50.	Saamy Kodutha Varam (2000)		2000	-	-

51.	Sethu (1999)		1999	-	8.6 (336)

52.	House Full (1999)		1999	-	8.4 (16)

53.	Friends (1999)		1999	-	7.2 (42)

54.	Ponnu Veetukkaran (1999)		1999	-	6.6 (7)

55.	Thodarum (1999)		1999	-	5.9 (22)

56.	Rajasthan (1999)		1999	-	5.4 (6)

57.	Chinna Durai (1999)		1999	-	4.0 (5)

58.	The Godman (1999)		1999	-	2.8 (10)

59.	Annan (1999)		1999	-	-

60.	Kummi Paattu (1999)		1999	-	-

61.	Manam Virumbuthey Unnai (1999)		1999	-	-

62.	Mugam (1999)		1999	-	-

63.	Nilavey Mugam Kaattu (1999)		1999	-	-

64.	Anthahpuram (1998)		1998	-	7.9 (33)

65.	Kumbakonam Gopalu (1998)		1998	-	6.5 (5)

66.	Dharma (1998)		1998	-	5.1 (8)

67.	Kaadhal Kavidai (1998)		1998	-	5.0 (11)

68.	Anuragakottaram (1998)		1998	-	3.1 (10)

69.	Deseeya Geetham (1998)		1998	-	-

70.	Kallu Kondoru Pennu (1998)		1998	-	-

71.	Kangalin Vaarthaigal (1998)		1998	-	-

72.	Kanmani Oru Kavidhai (1998)		1998	-	-

73.	Kannathaal (1998)		1998	-	-

74.	Kavala Padathey Sahothara (1998)		1998	-	-

75.	Kizhakkum Maerkkum (1998)		1998	-	-

76.	Manjeeradhwani (1998)		1998	-	-
	AKAs: Manjeera Dhwani (India: Malayalam title: alternative transliteration)
77.	Poonthottam (1998)		1998	-	-

78.	Senthooram (1998)		1998	-	-
	AKAs: Sendhooram (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
79.	Thalaimurai (1998)		1998	-	-

80.	Veera Thaalaattu (1998)		1998	-	-

81.	Guru (1997)		1997	-	8.0 (86)

82.	Kaadhalukku Mariyaadai (1997)		1997	-	7.6 (75)

83.	Oru Yaatra Mozhi (1997)		1997	-	5.9 (19)

84.	Chinnabbayi (1997)		1997	-	4.4 (12)

85.	Kaliyoonjal (1997)		1997	-	4.1 (9)

86.	Devathai (1997)		1997	-	-

87.	Kadavul (1997)		1997	-	-

88.	Raman Abdullah (1997)		1997	-	-

89.	Thambi Durai (1997)		1997	-	-

90.	Thenmaangu Paattu Karan (1997)		1997	-	-

91.	Vasuki (1997)		1997	-	-

92.	Sreekaram (1996)		1996	-	-

93.	Kuruthipunal (1996)		1996	-	9.0 (386)
	AKAs: Drohi (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
94.	Nammoora Mandaara Hoove (1996)		1996	-	8.8 (8)

95.	Kala Pani (1996)		1996	-	8.3 (247)
	AKAs: Kalaa Paani (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration) Kalapani (India: Malayalam title: alternative transliteration) Saza-E-Kala Pani (India: Hindi title: dubbed version) Sirai Chaalai (India: Tamil title)
96.	Aur Ek Prem Kahani (1996)		1996	-	6.3 (11)

97.	Chhaila (1996)		1996	-	-
	AKAs: Chhaila (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
98.	Irattai Roja (1996)		1996	-	-

99.	Katta Panchayathu (1996)		1996	-	-

100.	Man of the Match (1996)		1996	-	-

101.	Poomani (1996)		1996	-	-

102.	Poovarasan (1996)		1996	-	-

103.	Sabse Bada Mawali (1996)		1996	-	-

104.	Shiva Sainya (1996)		1996	-	-

105.	Vasantham (1996)		1996	-	-

106.	Makkal Aatchi (1995)		1995	-	6.3 (6)

107.	Sathi Leelavathi (1995)		1995	-	8.6 (163)
	AKAs: Sathy Leevathy (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
108.	Avathaaram (1995)		1995	-	7.2 (5)

109.	Oru Orle Oru Rajakumari (1995)		1995	-	7.2 (6)

110.	Raajavin Paarvayile (1995)		1995	-	7.2 (20)

111.	Chinna Vathiyar (1995)		1995	-	5.7 (7)

112.	Raasaiyya (1995)		1995	-	5.5 (21)

113.	Maya Bazaar (1995)		1995	-	3.2 (5)

114.	Aanazhagan (1995)		1995	-	-

115.	Chandralekha (1995)		1995	-	-

116.	Chinna Thevan (1995)		1995	-	-

117.	Ellaame En Raasa Thaan (1995)		1995	-	-

118.	Ilaya Raagam (1995)		1995	-	-

119.	Kattu Marakkaaran (1995)		1995	-	-

120.	Kolangal (1995)		1995	-	-

121.	Muthu Kaalai (1995)		1995	-	-

122.	Nandhavana Theru (1995)		1995	-	-

123.	Nattupura Pattu (1995)		1995	-	-

124.	Paattu Paadava (1995)		1995	-	-

125.	Paattu Vaathiyaar (1995)		1995	-	-

126.	Periya Kudumbam (1995)		1995	-	-

127.	Raajaa Enga Raajaa (1995)		1995	-	-

128.	Raja Mudra (1995)		1995	-	-

129.	Thedi Vandha Raasa (1995)		1995	-	-

130.	Amaidhi Padai (1994)		1994	-	8.1 (17)

131.	Magalir Mattum (1994)		1994	-	7.5 (58)
	AKAs: Aadavaallaku Maatram (India: Telugu title)
132.	Veetla Visheshanga (1994)		1994	-	7.3 (7)

133.	Vietnam Colony (1994)		1994	-	6.6 (10)

134.	Vanaja Girija (1994)		1994	-	5.8 (5)

135.	Veera (1994)		1994	-	5.6 (87)

136.	Allari Police (1994)		1994	-	4.2 (83)

137.	Honest Raj (1994)		1994	-	4.0 (8)

138.	Adharmam (1994)		1994	-	-

139.	Adhiradippadai (1994)		1994	-	-

140.	Kanmani (1994)		1994	-	-

141.	Mogha Mull (1994)		1994	-	-

142.	Periya Maruthu (1994)		1994	-	-

143.	Priyanka (1994)		1994	-	-

144.	Pudhuppaatti Ponnuthaayi (1994)		1994	-	-

145.	Raasamagan (1994)		1994	-	-

146.	Rajakumaaran (1994)		1994	-	-

147.	Saadu (1994)		1994	-	-

148.	Samaram (1994)		1994	-	-

149.	Sammohanam (1994)		1994	-	-
	AKAs: Enchantment (USA: review title)
150.	Satyavan (1994)		1994	-	-

151.	Seeman (1994)		1994	-	-

152.	Senthamizh Selvan (1994)		1994	-	-

153.	Sethupathi I.P.S (1994)		1994	-	-

154.	Sevvanthi (1994)		1994	-	-

155.	Shakti Vel (1994)		1994	-	-

156.	Thendral Varum Theru (1994)		1994	-	-

157.	Thozhar Pandiyan (1994)		1994	-	-

158.	Kilipetchu Ketkava (1993)		1993	-	5.4 (8)
	AKAs: Kilipetchu Ketka Vaa (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
159.	Jackpot (1993)		1993	-	3.9 (13)

160.	Ejamaan (1993)		1993	-	5.5 (91)
	AKAs: Yejaman (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
161.	Mahanadi (1993)		1993	-	9.1 (342)
	AKAs: Maha Nadhi (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
162.	Ponnumani (1993)		1993	-	7.8 (7)

163.	Marupadiyam (1993)		1993	-	7.4 (14)

164.	Aa Okkati Adakku (1993)		1993	-	7.0 (33)

165.	Walter Vetrivel (1993)		1993	-	6.7 (10)

166.	Maharasan (1993)		1993	-	6.6 (24)

167.	Atma (1993)		1993	-	6.5 (5)

168.	Chinna Maaplai (1993)		1993	-	6.5 (8)

169.	Chinna Jameen (1993)		1993	-	6.1 (6)

170.	Kalaignan (1993)		1993	-	6.1 (55)

171.	Uzhaippaali (1993)		1993	-	5.5 (54)

172.	Detective Naarada (1993)		1993	-	5.1 (80)
	AKAs: Detective Naradha (India: Telugu title: alternative transliteration)
173.	Koil Kaalai (1993)		1993	-	4.5 (6)

174.	I Love India (1993)		1993	-	3.8 (6)

175.	Valli (1993)		1993	-	3.5 (41)

176.	Amma Koduku (1993)		1993	-	-

177.	Aranmanai Kili (1993)		1993	-	-

178.	Asathyaralu (1993)		1993	-	-

179.	Chinna Kannamma (1993)		1993	-	-

180.	Dharmaseelan (1993)		1993	-	-

181.	Druva Natchathiram (1993)		1993	-	-

182.	Enga Modhalaali (1993)		1993	-	-

183.	Enga Thambi (1993)		1993	-	-

184.	Ezhai Jaadhi (1993)		1993	-	-

185.	Kaathirukka Neramillai (1993)		1993	-	-

186.	Kattalai (1993)		1993	-	-

187.	Mamiyaar Veedu (1993)		1993	-	-

188.	Manikkuyil (1993)		1993	-	-

189.	Parvathi Ennai Paaradi (1993)		1993	-	-

190.	Ponvilangu (1993)		1993	-	-

191.	Purantha Veeda Pukanda Veeda (1993)		1993	-	-

192.	Raakkayi Koil (1993)		1993	-	-

193.	Sakkarai Thevan (1993)		1993	-	-

194.	Thaalaattu (1993)		1993	-	-

195.	Thanga Kili (1993)		1993	-	-

196.	Tholi Muddhu (1993)		1993	-	-

197.	Udanpirappu (1993)		1993	-	-

198.	Ullae Veliae (1993)		1993	-	-

199.	Utthama Raasa (1993)		1993	-	-

200.	Pappayude Swantham Appoos (1992)		1992	-	8.0 (35)

201.	Mannan (1992)		1992	-	6.5 (94)

202.	Guna (1992)		1992	-	8.7 (265)

203.	Thevar Magan (1992)		1992	-	8.6 (357)
	AKAs: Kshatriya Putrudu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version) The Chieftain's Son
204.	Nadodi Thendral (1992)		1992	-	8.3 (8)
	AKAs: Wandering Breeze
205.	Rasukutty (1992)		1992	-	7.6 (10)
	AKAs: Young Rasu
206.	Singaaravelan (1992)		1992	-	7.5 (74)

207.	Meera (1992)		1992	-	6.7 (10)

208.	Chembaruthi (1992)		1992	-	6.5 (5)

209.	Chinna Pasanga Naanga (1992)		1992	-	6.0 (6)

210.	Villu Paattu Karan (1992)		1992	-	5.5 (7)

211.	Bharathan (1992)		1992	-	5.4 (7)

212.	Pandian (1992)		1992	-	5.0 (46)

213.	Ashwamedham (1992)		1992	-	4.3 (13)

214.	Aavarampoo (1992)		1992	-	-

215.	Agni Paarvai (1992)		1992	-	-

216.	Apaaratha (1992)		1992	-	-

217.	Chakravyuham (1992)		1992	-	-

218.	Chamanthi (1992)		1992	-	-

219.	Chinna Rayudu (1992)		1992	-	-

220.	Chinna Thaayi (1992)		1992	-	-

221.	Chinnavar (1992)		1992	-	-

222.	Deiva Vaakku (1992)		1992	-	-

223.	Dharma Kshetram (1992)		1992	-	-

224.	Enrum Anbudan (1992)		1992	-	-

225.	Idu Namma Bhoomi (1992)		1992	-	-

226.	Innisai Mazhai (1992)		1992	-	-

227.	Kaaval Geetham (1992)		1992	-	-

228.	Kalikaalam (1992)		1992	-	-

229.	Maappilai Vandhaachu (1992)		1992	-	-

230.	Magudam (1992)		1992	-	-

231.	Marutode Naa Mogudu (1992)		1992	-	-

232.	Naangal (1992)		1992	-	-

233.	Nadodi Paattukkaran (1992)		1992	-	-

234.	Onna Irukka Kathukanom (1992)		1992	-	-

235.	Paandi Durai (1992)		1992	-	-

236.	Pangaali (1992)		1992	-	-

237.	Pattu Dala (1992)		1992	-	-

238.	Periamma (1992)		1992	-	-

239.	Ponnukkeetha Purushan (1992)		1992	-	-

240.	Prema Vijeta (1992)		1992	-	-

241.	Priyathama (1992)		1992	-	-

242.	Pudhiya Swarangal (1992)		1992	-	-

243.	Ricksha Mama (1992)		1992	-	-

244.	Senthamizh Paattu (1992)		1992	-	-

245.	Shanthi (1992)		1992	-	-

246.	Thai Mozhi (1992)		1992	-	-

247.	Thambi Pondaatti (1992)		1992	-	-

248.	Thanga Manasukkaaaran (1992)		1992	-	-

249.	Thirumathi Pazhanichami (1992)		1992	-	-

250.	Unnai Vaazhthi Paadukiren (1992)		1992	-	-

251.	Unna Nenachen Paattu Padicchen (1992)		1992	-	-

252.	Va Va Vasanthame (1992)		1992	-	-

253.	Thalapathi (1991)	(as Ilayaraaja)	1991	-	8.4 (534)
	AKAs: Dal-pati (The Leader) (India: Hindi title) The Commander (India: English title)
254.	Aditya 369 (1991)		1991	-	6.5 (70)

255.	Anaswaram (1991)		1991	-	3.1 (12)

256.	Coolie No. 1 (1991)		1991	-	5.2 (61)

257.	Stoovertpuram Police Station (1991)		1991	-	6.3 (20)
	AKAs: Police Inspector (India: Hindi title: dubbed version) Police Station of Stoovertpuram
258.	April 1st Vidudhala (1991)		1991	-	9.1 (35)

259.	Michael Madana Kamarajan (1991)		1991	-	8.9 (359)
	AKAs: Micheal Madana Kamaraju (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
260.	Gopura Vasalile (1991)		1991	-	8.6 (28)

261.	Uruvam (1991)		1991	-	8.6 (11)

262.	Captain Prabhakaran (1991)		1991	-	8.3 (23)

263.	Chinna Thambi (1991)		1991	-	7.9 (18)

264.	Idhayam (1991)	(as Ilaiyaraaja)	1991	-	7.8 (7)

265.	Brahma (1991)		1991	-	7.0 (9)

266.	Nirnayam (1991)		1991	-	7.0 (36)

267.	Chinna Gounder (1991)		1991	-	6.9 (20)

268.	Surya IPS (1991)		1991	-	6.7 (11)

269.	Eeramaana Rojave (1991)		1991	-	6.6 (5)

270.	Dharma Dorai (1991)		1991	-	6.5 (36)

271.	Aadmi Aur Apsara (1991)		1991	-	6.1 (20)
	AKAs: Bad People (International: English title: informal title)
272.	Chanti (1991)		1991	-	5.6 (6)

273.	Ente Sooryaputhrikku (1991)		1991	-	5.6 (15)

274.	Vanna Vanna Pookkal (1991)		1991	-	5.2 (5)

275.	Killer (1991)		1991	-	4.3 (13)

276.	Chaitanya (1991)		1991	-	-

277.	Edu Kondalaswamy (1991)		1991	-	-

278.	En Arukil Nee Irundhaal (1991)		1991	-	-

279.	En Rasavin Manisile (1991)		1991	-	-

280.	Irumbup Pookkal (1991)		1991	-	-

281.	Karpoora Mullai (1991)		1991	-	-

282.	Keechu Raallu (1991)		1991	-	-

283.	Kumbakarai Thangaiah (1991)		1991	-	-

284.	Manidha Jaadhi (1991) (V)		1991	-	-

285.	Oorellam Un Paattu (1991)		1991	-	-

286.	Pillai Paasam (1991)		1991	-	-

287.	Pudhiya Raagam (1991)		1991	-	-

288.	Pudhu Nellu Puddhu Nathu (1991)		1991	-	-
	AKAs: New Rice Seedlings
289.	Saami Potta Mudhichhu (1991)		1991	-	-

290.	Sir... I Love You (1991)		1991	-	-

291.	Sri Edukondala Swaami (1991)		1991	-	-

292.	Thaalaattu Kekkuthamma (1991)		1991	-	-

293.	Thaayamma (1991)		1991	-	-

294.	Thambikku Oru Paattu (1991)		1991	-	-

295.	Thandu Vitten Ennai (1991)		1991	-	-
	AKAs: I Have Given Myself to You (India: English title)
296.	Thanga Thaamaraigal (1991)		1991	-	-

297.	Vetrikkarangal (1991)		1991	-	-

298.	Vetri Padigal (1991)		1991	-	-

299.	Samrajyam (1990)		1990	-	5.1 (15)

300.	Jagadeka Veerudu Attilokasundari (1990)		1990	-	7.9 (86)

301.	Kondaveeti Donga (1990)		1990	-	6.4 (74)
	AKAs: Thief of Kondaveedu
302.	Panakkaran (1990/I)		1990	-	6.0 (14)

303.	Arangetra Velai (1990)		1990	-	8.6 (20)

304.

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