Acting
Sivaji Ganesan
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar, commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. Well known for his versatility and acting skills with numerous roles depicted on screen, he remains one of the most respected stage and film actors in the history of Indian entertainment, with a career spanning close to five decades and nearly 300 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi to his credit. Arguably the preeminent leading man during the "Golden Age" of Tamil cinema, Ganesan was the first Indian film actor to win a "Best Actor" award at an international film festival, the Afro-Asian Film Festival held in Cairo, Egypt in 1960. He was also the first Indian actor to be made a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. He won the President's Award for more than 12 times, and was later conferred the highest and the most prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema in 1997. An iconic figure in Tamil pop culture, his work has continued to enjoy an enduring, far-reaching influence in Tamil society in general.
Filmography
Padayappa
Film · 1999
Mannavaru Sinnavaru
Film · 1999
Poo Parikka Varugirom
Film · 1999
En Aasai Rasave
Film · 1998
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
Film · 1997
Once More
Film · 1997
Pasumpon
Film · 1995
Paarambariyam
Film · 1993
Naangal
Film · 1992
Thevar Magan
Film · 1992
Chinna Marumagal
Film · 1992
Mudhal Kural
Film · 1992
Gnana Paravai
Film · 1991
En Thamizh En Makkal
Film · 1988
Pudhiya Vaanam
Film · 1988
Agni Putrudu
Film · 1987
Veerapandiyan
Film · 1987
Raja Mariyadhai
Film · 1987
Krishnan Vandhaan
Film · 1987
Jallikkattu
Film · 1987
Kudumbam Oru Koyil
Film · 1987
Muthukkal Moondru
Film · 1987
Anbulla Appa
Film · 1987
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
Film · 1987
Viduthalai
Film · 1986
Mannukkul Vairam
Film · 1986
Anandha Kanneer
Film · 1986
Saadhanai
Film · 1986
Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu
Film · 1986
Marumagal
Film · 1986
Lakshmi Vandhachu
Film · 1986
Needhiyin Nizhal
Film · 1985
Padikkadavan
Film · 1985
Raja Rishi
Film · 1985
Nermai
Film · 1985
Mudhal Mariyathai
Film · 1985
Padikkatha Pannayar
Film · 1985
Naam Iruvar
Film · 1985
Bandham
Film · 1985
Vaazhkai
Film · 1984
Sarithira Nayagan
Film · 1984
Thiruppam
Film · 1984
Iru Medhaigal
Film · 1984
Chiranjeevi
Film · 1984
Dhavani Kanavugal
Film · 1984
Simma Soppanam
Film · 1984
Ezhuthatha Sattangal
Film · 1984
Vamsa Vilakku
Film · 1984
Tharaasu
Film · 1984
Uruvavugal Maralam
Film · 1983
Miruthanga Chakravarthi
Film · 1983
Sandhippu
Film · 1983
Sumangali
Film · 1983
Vellai Roja
Film · 1983
Neethibathi
Film · 1983
Imaigal
Film · 1983
Nenjangal
Film · 1982
Garuda Saukiyama
Film · 1982
Vasandhathil Oru Naal
Film · 1982
Vaa Kanna Vaa
Film · 1982
Sangili
Film · 1982
Thunai
Film · 1982
Thyagi
Film · 1982
Paritchaikku Neramaachu
Film · 1982
Hitler Umanath
Film · 1982
Oorukku Oru Pillai
Film · 1982
Theerpu
Film · 1982
Oorum Uravum
Film · 1982
Kalthoon
Film · 1981
Lorry Driver Rajakannu
Film · 1981
Amarakaaviyam
Film · 1981
Madi Veetu Ezhai
Film · 1981
Sathya Sundharam
Film · 1981
Mohana Punnagai
Film · 1981
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
Film · 1981
Dharma Raja
Film · 1980
Vishwaroobam
Film · 1980
Rishi Moolam
Film · 1980
Ratha Paasam
Film · 1980
Yamanukku Yaman
Film · 1980
Natchathiram
Film · 1980
Naan Vazhavaippen
Film · 1979
Pattaakathi Bairavan
Film · 1979
Kavari Maan
Film · 1979
Nalladhoru Kudumbam
Film · 1979
Imayam
Film · 1979
Vetrikku Oruvan
Film · 1979
Thirisoolam
Film · 1979
Justice Gopinath
Film · 1978
Thyagam
Film · 1978
Punniya Boomi
Film · 1978
Vaazhkai Alaigal
Film · 1978
General Chakravarthi
Film · 1978
Pilot Premnath
Film · 1978
Ennai Pol Oruvan
Film · 1978
Andhamaan Kadhali
Film · 1978
Thacholi Ambu
Film · 1978
Naam Pirandha Mann
Film · 1977
Ilaya Thalaimurai
Film · 1977
Avan Oru Sarithiram
Film · 1977
Deepam
Film · 1977
Annan Oru Koyil
Film · 1977
Chanakya Chandragupta
Film · 1977
Grahapravesam
Film · 1976
Uthaman
Film · 1976
Unakkaga Naan
Film · 1976
Rojavin Raja
Film · 1976
Sathyam
Film · 1976
Chitra Pournami
Film · 1976
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam
Film · 1975
My Beloved, My Life
Film · 1975
Avandhan Manidhan
Film · 1975
Vaira Nenjam
Film · 1975
Cinema Paithiyam
Film · 1975
Paattum Bharathamum
Film · 1975
Dr. Siva
Film · 1975
Mannavan Vanthaanadi
Film · 1975
Vani Rani
Film · 1974
Thangappathakkam
Film · 1974
Avan Thaan Manidhan
Film · 1974
En Magan
Film · 1974
Thaai
Film · 1974
Chatrapati Sivaji
Film · 1974
Gauravam
Film · 1973
Bhakta Tukaram
Film · 1973
Rajaraja Cholan
Film · 1973
Anbai Thedi
Film · 1973
Rajapart Rangadurai
Film · 1973
Bharatha Vilas
Film · 1973
Engal Thanga Raja
Film · 1973
Ponnunjal
Film · 1973
Thavaputhalvan
Film · 1972
Gnana Oli
Film · 1972
Needhi
Film · 1972
Pattikada Pattanama
Film · 1972
Vasantha Maligai
Film · 1972
Raja
Film · 1972
Kulama Gunama
Film · 1971
Sumathi En Sundari
Film · 1971
Iru Thuruvam
Film · 1971
Thangaikkaaga
Film · 1971
Moondru Dheivangal
Film · 1971
Babu
Film · 1971
Savale Samali
Film · 1971
Thenum Paalum
Film · 1971
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
Film · 1970
Pathukappu
Film · 1970
Sorgam
Film · 1970
Enga Mama
Film · 1970
Vietnam Veedu
Film · 1970
Ethiroli
Film · 1970
Raman Ethanai Ramanadi
Film · 1970
Dharti
Film · 1970
Engirundho Vandhaal
Film · 1970
Gurudhakshaneiy
Film · 1969
Sivandha Mann
Film · 1969
Deiva Magan
Film · 1969
Thanga Surangam
Film · 1969
Kaaval Dheivam
Film · 1969
Nirai Kudam
Film · 1969
Anjal Petti 520
Film · 1969
Thirudan
Film · 1969
Anbalippu
Film · 1969
Thillana Mohanambal
Film · 1968
Galatta Kalyanam
Film · 1968
En Thambi
Film · 1968
Uyarndha Manidhan
Film · 1968
Enga Oor Raja
Film · 1968
Thirumal Perumai
Film · 1968
Harichandra
Film · 1968
Lakshmi Kalyanam
Film · 1968
Thangai
Film · 1967
Kandhan Karunai
Film · 1967
Iru Malargal
Film · 1967
Ooty Varai Uravu
Film · 1967
Thiruvarutchelvar
Film · 1967
Nenjirukkum Varai
Film · 1967
Pesum Deivam
Film · 1967
Paaladai
Film · 1967
Motor Sundaram Pillai
Film · 1966
Selvam
Film · 1966
Mahakavi Kalidas
Film · 1966
Saraswathi Sabatham
Film · 1966
Thaaye Unakkaga
Film · 1966
Mahabharat
Film · 1965
Shanthi
Film · 1965
Anbu Karangal
Film · 1965
Thiruvilayadal
Film · 1965
Neela Vanam
Film · 1965
Pazhani
Film · 1965
Puthiya Paravai
Film · 1964
Karnan
Film · 1964
Kai Kodutha Deivam
Film · 1964
Pachai Vilakku
Film · 1964
Navarathiri
Film · 1964
Andavan Kattalai
Film · 1964
Naan Vanangum Deivam
Film · 1963
Kungumam
Film · 1963
Arivaali
Film · 1963
Annai Illam
Film · 1963
Paar Magale Paar
Film · 1963
Ratha Thilagam
Film · 1963
Iruvar Ullam
Film · 1963
Chitor Rani Padmini
Film · 1963
Parthal Pasi Theerum
Film · 1962
Bale Pandiya
Film · 1962
Vadivukku Valaikaappu
Film · 1962
Bandha Pasam
Film · 1962
Kulamagal Raadhai
Film · 1962
Aalayamani
Film · 1962
Rakhi
Film · 1962
Senthamarai
Film · 1962
Nitchaya Thamboolam
Film · 1961
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
Film · 1961
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
Film · 1961
Punar Janmam
Film · 1961
Paalum Pazhamum
Film · 1961
Pasamalar
Film · 1961
Paava Mannippu
Film · 1961
Ellam Unakkaga
Film · 1961
Marutha Nattu Veeran
Film · 1961
Irumbu Thirai
Film · 1960
Padikkadha Medhai
Film · 1960
Deiva Piravi
Film · 1960
Paavai Vilakku
Film · 1960
Vidivelli
Film · 1960
Kuravanji
Film · 1960
Veerapandiya Kattabomman
Film · 1959
Thangapadumai
Film · 1959
Bhaaga Pirivinai
Film · 1959
Maragatham
Film · 1959
School Master
Film · 1959
Sabaash Meena
Film · 1958
Uthama Puthiran
Film · 1958
Kathavarayan
Film · 1958
Raj Tilak
Film · 1958
Sampoorna Ramayanam
Film · 1958
Annaiyin Aanai
Film · 1958
Sarangadhara
Film · 1958
Makkalai Petra Magarasi
Film · 1957
Pudhaiyal
Film · 1957
Thangamalai Ragasiyam
Film · 1957
Baagyavathi
Film · 1957
Vanangaamudi
Film · 1957
Ambikapathy
Film · 1957
Rani Lalithangi
Film · 1957
Rangoon Radha
Film · 1956
Amara Deepam
Film · 1956
Tenali Raman
Film · 1956
Pennin Perumai
Film · 1956
Naane Raja
Film · 1956
Naan Petra Selvam
Film · 1956
Nalla Veedu
Film · 1956
Marma Veeran
Film · 1956
Vazhvile Oru Naal
Film · 1956
King and Queen
Film · 1956
Kalvanin Kadhali
Film · 1955
Mudhal Thedhi
Film · 1955
Mangayar Thilakam
Film · 1955
Koteeswaran
Film · 1955
Kaveri
Film · 1955
Modala thedi
Film · 1955
Koondukkili
Film · 1954
Manohara
Film · 1954
Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari
Film · 1954
Andha Naal
Film · 1954
Thookku Thookki
Film · 1954
Edhir Paradhathu
Film · 1954
Illara Jothi
Film · 1954
Thuli Visham
Film · 1954
Pempudu Koduku
Film · 1953
Poongothai
Film · 1953
Anbu
Film · 1953
Thirumbi Paar
Film · 1953
Manithanum Mrigamum
Film · 1953
Eyes
Film · 1953
Parasakthi
Film · 1952
Panam
Film · 1952