Janagaraj (actor)
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Janagaraj is a veteran Tamil
film actor who has generally played a comedian in his films, and provided stiff competition to the comic duo of Goundamani
and Senthil. He has acted in over 100 Tamil films as a comedian or in supporting roles.
, India. He was interested in acting and began performing in local theatrical dramas.
He was the tallest comedian
offered him a chance to perform in very minor roles in several Tamil films from 1972 until 1977. It was in 1977 that he landed his first speaking role in Sevuppu Villu, a Tamil film starring actor Ravichandran. He continued minor roles through the late 1970s.
Janagaraj's career however spun silver in the 1980s. Beginning with Paarvai (1982), and continuing in Apoorva Pirargal (1983), Meendum Kokila
(1983), Sindhu Bhairavi
(1985), Rajadhi Raja
(1989), Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989), Agni Natchathiram
(1989), and Puthu Puthu Arthangal (1989), Janagaraj became a popular comedian in Tamil Nadu.
(1986), Annamalai
(1992) and Baasha
(1995). His latest roles were in King (2002), Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004), and M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004) in supporting roles.
Tamil people
Tamil people , also called Tamils or Tamilians, are an ethnic group native to Tamil Nadu, India and the north-eastern region of Sri Lanka. Historic and post 15th century emigrant communities are also found across the world, notably Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, South Africa, Australia, Canada,...
film actor who has generally played a comedian in his films, and provided stiff competition to the comic duo of Goundamani
Goundamani
Goundamani is a Tamil film actor, comedian and screen icon. He is considered as the greatest comic actor in Kollywood and is renowned for his alliance with fellow actor Senthil.-Early Life:...
and Senthil. He has acted in over 100 Tamil films as a comedian or in supporting roles.
Early life
He was born to Vadivelu and Muthulakshmi in 1945 Tamil NaduTamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
, India. He was interested in acting and began performing in local theatrical dramas.
He was the tallest comedian
Beginning
In 1971, Janagaraj began to aspire for a movie career. Director K. BalachanderK. Balachander
K. Balachander is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer. Balachander is known for his distinct film-making style. His films analyse unusual or complicated interpersonal relationships and social themes. He has directed nearly 80 films and has worked in 100 films either as director or...
offered him a chance to perform in very minor roles in several Tamil films from 1972 until 1977. It was in 1977 that he landed his first speaking role in Sevuppu Villu, a Tamil film starring actor Ravichandran. He continued minor roles through the late 1970s.
Janagaraj's career however spun silver in the 1980s. Beginning with Paarvai (1982), and continuing in Apoorva Pirargal (1983), Meendum Kokila
Meendum Kokila
Meendum Kokila is a Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan, Sridevi and Unni Mary. Their daughter is Baby Anju. The film is about how Kamal has an affair with actress Deepa. And how he rejoins his family again....
(1983), Sindhu Bhairavi
Sindhu Bhairavi
Sindhu Bhairavi is a 1985 Indian Tamil language drama film directed and produced by K. Balachander starring Sivakumar, Suhasini, Sulakshana, Delhi Ganesh and Janagaraj. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The songs in the film were sung by K. J. Yesudas and K. S. Chithra...
(1985), Rajadhi Raja
Rajadhi Raja
Rajadhi Raja is a Tamil language action film released in 2009. It stars Lawrence Raghavendra in the lead roles. The title is taken from last years blockbuster with superstar Rajinikanth....
(1989), Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989), Agni Natchathiram
Agni Natchathiram
Agni Natchathiram is a 1988 Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam. The movie is about two half-brothers who come into conflict with each other in their claim for legitimacy as sons of a common father. The cast includes Prabhu Ganesan and Karthik Muthuraman. The movie's score and soundtrack are...
(1989), and Puthu Puthu Arthangal (1989), Janagaraj became a popular comedian in Tamil Nadu.
Later years
Janagaraj has also acted in supporting roles in films like NayaganNayagan
Nayagan is a Indian film, written, directed, and co-produced by Mani Ratnam which released on 21 October 1987 coinciding with Diwali. Upon release, the film got rave reviews across India. Kamal Hassan's performance as Velu Naiker earned him a National Film Award for Best Actor. The film also...
(1986), Annamalai
Annamalai (film)
Annamalai is a 1992 Tamil film directed by Suresh Krishna; starring Rajinikanth, Kushboo and Sarath Babu in the lead roles. It is a remake of Krishnam Raju's movie Prana Snehitulu, which was a remake of Rakesh Roshan's Hindi movie Khudgarz, which was inturn based on Erich Segal's novel Kane and...
(1992) and Baasha
Baasha
Baasha was the third king of the northern Israelite Kingdom of Israel. He was the son of Ahijah of the Tribe of Issachar. Baasha's story is told in ....
(1995). His latest roles were in King (2002), Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004), and M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004) in supporting roles.
Filmography
- Paalaivana cholai (1980s)
- Agni Natchathiram (1988)
- Annamalai (1992)
- Apoorva Sahodarargal (1989) .... Police Inspector
- Arangetra Velai (1990)
- Arunachalam (1997)
- BashaBashaBasha means "the King", and may refer to:Kings* Baasha , a Hebrew kingFilms*Basha , a Tamil movieOther*Basha , British military slang for a shelter or sleeping area...
(1995) - Dil Se (1998) .... Taxi Driver
- Gopura Vasalile (1991)
- Guna (1992)
- Indira (1996)
- Jodi (1999)
- Kadolara Kavithaigal (1986)
- Keladi Kanmani (1990)
- Kizhake Pogum Rail (1978)
- Kizhakku Vasal (1990)
- Kodiparakkudu (1989)
- Kumbakkonam Gopalu (1998)
- M. Kumaran son of MahalakshmiM. Kumaran son of MahalakshmiM. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi is a 2004 Tamil family-drama film directed by M. Raja. It is a remake of super hit Telugu film Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi starring mass hero Ravi Teja, Prakash Raj, and Jayasudha directed by ace director Puri Jagannath released on 19, April 2003...
(2004) - May MadhamMay MadhamMay Madham is a 1994 Tamil romance film loosely based on the Hollywood romantic film Roman Holiday, directed by Venus Balu and music by A. R. Rahman. The film features Vineeth and Sonali Kulkarni in the lead roles and has art direction by Thotta Tharani...
(1994) - Meera (1992)
- NayaganNayaganNayagan is a Indian film, written, directed, and co-produced by Mani Ratnam which released on 21 October 1987 coinciding with Diwali. Upon release, the film got rave reviews across India. Kamal Hassan's performance as Velu Naiker earned him a National Film Award for Best Actor. The film also...
(1987) .... Selva - No: 20 Madras Mail (1990) .... Murukesan
- Panakaran (1990)
- Padikathavan
- Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)
- Raajadhi Raaja (1989)
- Red Rose (1980) (as Janak Raj)
- RojaRojaRoja is a 1992 Tamil political drama, romance film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film was subsequently dubbed in Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam and Telugu....
(1992) (as Janakraj) .... Chajoo Maharaj - Sindhu BhairaviSindhu BhairaviSindhu Bhairavi is a 1985 Indian Tamil language drama film directed and produced by K. Balachander starring Sivakumar, Suhasini, Sulakshana, Delhi Ganesh and Janagaraj. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The songs in the film were sung by K. J. Yesudas and K. S. Chithra...
(1985) - Siva (1989)
- Sneha Sagaram (Malayalam) (1993) .... Pazhaniappan Gounder
- Suyamvaram (1999) .... Doctor
- Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
- Vedam Puthithu (1987) .... Vaidehi's Suitor
- Veera (1994) .... Rupa's Father
- Veetile Vishehganga ... Doctor Sree
- Vetri VizhaVetri Vizhaவெற்றி விழா is a 1987 Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protagonist. Prabhu Ganesan, Amala, Sasikala and Kushboo Sundar played supporting roles. The story was of an amnesiac who struggles to find his past after memory loss...
(1989) - Vikram (1986)
- NewNewNew is an adjective referring to something recently made, discovered, or created.New or NEW may refer to:- Film and music :* New , a 2004 Tamil movie* "New" , a song by No Doubt from Return of Saturn...
(2004) - kingKing- Centers of population :* King, Ontario, CanadaIn USA:* King, Indiana* King, North Carolina* King, Lincoln County, Wisconsin* King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin* King County, Washington- Moving-image works :Television:...
(2002) - Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004)