Acting
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.
Filmography
Ustaad Bhagat Singh
Film · 2026
Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar
Film · 2026
Idli Kadai
Film · 2025
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Film · 2023
Yutha Satham
Film · 2022
Iravin Nizhal
Film · 2022
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Film · 2022
Suzhal - The Vortex
Series · 2022
Tughlaq Durbar
Film · 2021
Ponmagal Vandhal
Film · 2020
Time Enna Boss!?
Series · 2020
Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam
Film · 2019
Kuppathu Raja
Film · 2019
Ayogya
Film · 2019
Oththa Seruppu Size 7
Film · 2019
Savarakathi
Film · 2018
Keni
Film · 2018
Love Guru
Film · 2017
Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga
Film · 2017
Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam
Film · 2017
Mupparimanam
Film · 2017
Maaveeran Kittu
Film · 2016
Masss Engira Masilamani
Film · 2015
Naanum Rowdydhaan
Film · 2015
Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander
Film · 2015
Ninaithathu Yaaro
Film · 2014
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Film · 2014
Jannal Oram
Film · 2013
Escape from Uganda
Film · 2013
Ambuli
Film · 2012
Rachcha
Film · 2012
Melvilasom
Film · 2011
Vithagan
Film · 2011
Aayirathil Oruvan
Film · 2010
Vallamai Tharayo
Film · 2008
Ammuvagiya Naan
Film · 2007
Pachchak Kuthira
Film · 2006
Kundakka Mandakka
Film · 2005
Kudaikul Mazhai
Film · 2004
Kannadi Pookkal
Film · 2004
Thendral
Film · 2004
Kadhal Kirukkan
Film · 2003
Soori
Film · 2003
Ivan
Film · 2002
Azhagi
Film · 2002
12 B
Film · 2001
Ninaikkatha Naalillai
Film · 2001
Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka
Film · 2001
Vetri Kodi Kattu
Film · 2000
Kakkai Siraginilae
Film · 2000
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
Film · 2000
James Pandu
Film · 2000
Sabhash
Film · 2000
Nee Varuvai Ena
Film · 1999
Suyamvaram
Film · 1999
Housefull
Film · 1999
Anthapuram
Film · 1999
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
Film · 1999
Poovellam Kettuppar
Film · 1999
Pudhumai Pithan
Film · 1998
Swarnamukhi
Film · 1998
Aravindhan
Film · 1997
Bharathi Kannammaa
Film · 1997
Abhimanyu
Film · 1997
Vaimaye Vellum
Film · 1997
Tata Birla
Film · 1996
Pullakuttikaran
Film · 1995
Sarigamapadani
Film · 1994
Ravanan
Film · 1994
Ulle Veliye
Film · 1993
Sugamana Sumaigal
Film · 1992
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
Film · 1992
Penn
Series · 1991
Pondatti Thevai
Film · 1990
Thalattu Padava
Film · 1990
Engal Swamy Ayyappan
Film · 1990
Pudhea Paadhai
Film · 1989
Dhavani Kanavugal
Film · 1984
Dhooram Adhighamillai
Film · 1983
Nizhal Thedum Nenjangal
Film · 1982
Ranuva Veeran
Film · 1981
Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam
Film
Naan Thaan CM
Film
Operation Ganga
Film