Parthiepan (Tamil

Tamil language

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: பார்த்திபன்) is a Tamil

Tamil people

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 film actor, director

Film director

A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...

, film producer

Film producer

A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...

 and writer

Writer

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. Parthiepan is known for having directed critically acclaimed films like Pudhiya Paadhai and Housefull and for his performances in films like Bharathi Kannamma

Bharathi Kannamma

Bharathi Kannama is a Tamil film directed by Cheran. The film marks Cheran's debut as a director and screenwriter. It was well received critically and commercially upon release.-Plot:...

, Vetri Kodi Kattu

Vetri Kodi Kattu

Vetri Kodu Kattu is a Tamil film directed by Cheran starring Murali, Parthiban, Meena, Manorama andMalavika-Plot:Sekhar and Muthuraman live in two different villages...

, Azhagi

Azhagi

Azhagi is a Tamil film directed by Thankar Bachchan. The film is critically acclaimed and stars Parthiban, Nandita Das and Devayani. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja.-Plot:...

 and Aayirathil Oruvan.

Career

He came from a middle class family and was born and brought up in the ghettos of Chennai. His father was a clerk in the post and Telegraph department, but his family could never make both ends meet. After completing his 10th from the Hindu Senior Secondary School in Triplicane, He started as a stage artiste who used to perform on stages in Chengalpettu and Vilupuram. It was getting him nowhere and so he came back to Chennai and made the usual round of going to the producers offices and was finally able to become the assistant of Bhagyaraj sir. He used to make around Rs 6000 a month by dubbing for various artistes. His first film was Dhavani Kanavukal, where he played the role of a postman. Then came Puthiya Pathai as a full-fledged hero, which was his big ticket to stardom. He acted and directed his first film Pudhiya Paathai in 1989 which won the National Award for Best Regional Film. He did a lead role with actress Seetha in the film. The film was a silver jubilee and won him many awards. He got separated from his lover, wife Seetha. They have two daughters Keerthana, Abhinaya and a son Raaki. His daughter Keerthana won the National Award (Child Artiste) for the Tamil film Kannathil Muthamittal. He portrays more of complicated and unconventional roles, which normal heroes hesitate to perform. His other National Award winning Tamil film House Full created sensation among the audience. His notable films include Aravindan, Ullae Velliyae, Pullakuttikaran, Sugamana Sumaigal, Abhimanyu, Swarnamukhi, Azhagi, Kathal Kirukkan, etc. He performed a perfect comedy pair with actor Vadivelu in rib - tickling movies Barathi Kannama, Vetri Kodi Kattu, and more. His apt histrionics in Bharathi Kannamma fetched him many awards. He has worked in more than 45 films and has directed nearly 10 films. Apart from direction and acting, he produces films. He wrote a book named Kirukkkalgal - Thamizh Kavithai Thoguppu which was released by Kalaingar Karunanidhi. He runs a charitable trust named R.Parthiepan Manithaneya Mandram.
He won Tamil Nadu State Best Actor Award for Bharathi Kannamma. Parthipan, the actor, director and producer, loves breaking the conventional rules set by commercial cinema. He has taken roles that other heroes would carefully avoid, directed films that his critics found to be arty. The actor has remained uncompromising and stuck to his principles in spite of some not-so-memorable roles in the past. After the critically acclaimed and award winning films like Housefull and Azhagi, audience and the trade have acknowledged the maker’s undisputed talents. The film Aayirathil Oruvan took him almost close to winning the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor

National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor

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Filmography

Year	Film	Credited as				Notes
		Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...	Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...	Actor Actor An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...	Role
1981	Ranuva Veeran Ranuva Veeran Ranuva Veeran is a 1981 Tamil film directed by SP. Muthuraman, starring Rajnikanth and Sridevi in the lead roles. The film has Chiranjeevi as the main villain in a significant role.-Plot:...				Uncredited role
1986	Dhavani Kanavugal
1989	Pudhiya Paadhai					Winner, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil The following lists the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. The year in the header refers to the date when the film was censored and submitted for the awards, without of regard of when the award was presented. Apart from the Silver Lotus Award "Certificate of Merit" was also given...
1990	Pondatti Thevai
	Thalaattu Padava
	Engal Samy Ayyappan
1991	Thaiyalkaaran
1992	Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
	Sugamana Sumaigal
1993	Ulle Veliye
1994	Sarigamapadani
1995	Pullaikuttikkaaran
1996	Tata Birla				Raja
1997	Bharathi Kannamma Bharathi Kannamma Bharathi Kannama is a Tamil film directed by Cheran. The film marks Cheran's debut as a director and screenwriter. It was well received critically and commercially upon release.-Plot:...				Bharathi	Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won....
	Vaaimaiye Vellum
	Aravindhan Aravindhan Aravindhan is a 1997 Indian Tamil film written and directed by newcomer T. Nagarajan, starring Sarath Kumar, Parthiban, Nagma, Oorvasi, Prakash Raj and Visu in lead and pivotal roles. The film marks the debut of noted music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja, musician Ilaiyaraaja's youngest son, and the...
	Abhimanyu
1998	Sornamughi
	Pudhumai Pithan
1999	Housefull Housefull (1999 film) Housefull is a 1999 Tamil film directed by Parthiban. The film stars himself, Vikram and Suvalakshmi in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja.-Plot:...				Ayya	Winner, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil The following lists the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. The year in the header refers to the date when the film was censored and submitted for the awards, without of regard of when the award was presented. Apart from the Silver Lotus Award "Certificate of Merit" was also given... Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-Winners:... Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Film Tamil Nadu State Film Award (Special Prizes) The Tamil Nadu State Film Award are given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won....
	Suyamvaram Suyamvaram Suyamvaram is a 1999 Tamil comedy-drama film starring an ensemble cast from actors in the Tamil film industry and shot by a large technical team from the industry...				Dubai Pandiyan
	Anthapuram Anthapuram (1999 film) Anthapuram is a 1999 Tamil film directed by Krishna Vamsi, which is a remake of his successful 1998 Telugu film of the same name. The film, which also retains some scenes canned in the original, stars Prakash Raj, Soundarya and Parthiban in prominent roles....
	Nee Varuvai Ena Nee Varuvai Ena Nee Varuvai Ena is a 1999 Tamil language film starring Parthiban and Devayani in lead roles, with Ajith Kumar in a guest appearance. Ramesh Khanna, Vijayakumar and Sathyapriya also play important roles...				Ganesh
2000	Unnaruge Naan Irundhaal
	Kakkai Siraginilae Kakkai Siraginilae Kakkai Siraginilae is a 2000 Tamil drama film written and directed by P. Vasu. Parthiban and Preetha Vijayakumar played the lead roles, whilst Manasa, K. Viswanath, Lakshmi and Vadivelu play supporting roles. The film was released on 10 March 2000.-Plot:...
	James Pandu James Pandu Plot =James and Paandu are porters. Though they were inseparable friends before there is no love lost between them now. James is in love with Renu while Kousalya, a mute, has feelings for Paandu. The owner of a chit fund company hires James to 'steal' a bag of money from himself so he could abscond...				Paandu
	Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven is a Tamil film produced by R. B. Choudary and directed by Kavee Kalidas. It features Ajith Kumar and Simran in the lead roles with Parthiban in a guest appearance...				Shekhar(Cameo Role)
	Vetri Kodi Kattu Vetri Kodi Kattu Vetri Kodu Kattu is a Tamil film directed by Cheran starring Murali, Parthiban, Meena, Manorama andMalavika-Plot:Sekhar and Muthuraman live in two different villages...				Muthuraman
	Sabhash				Cheenu
2001	Ninaikkatha Naalillai				Anbu
	'Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka				Devasahayam	Malayalam film
2002	Azhagi Azhagi Azhagi is a Tamil film directed by Thankar Bachchan. The film is critically acclaimed and stars Parthiban, Nandita Das and Devayani. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja.-Plot:...				Shanmugam
	Ivan Ivan (2002 film) Ivan is a Tamil language film. Parthipan has written the story, screenplay, produced, directed and acted in the film. is Ilayarajas music that stands out in the otherwise weak film. All the songs are hum-able and the background score is well suited.-Plot:...				Jeevan
2003	Kadhal Kirukkan Kadhal Kirukkan Kadhal Kirukkan is a 2003 Indian Tamil film, directed by Sakthi Chidambaram, starring Parthiban, Richa Pallod, Vineeth and Vadiveluin lead roles. The film, produced by A...				Saravanan
	Soori Soori (film) Soori is a 2003 Tamil romantic drama film, written and directed by Shelvan, a former associate of director S. Shankar. The film features Vignesh, Parthiban, Uma and Vijayalakshmi in lead roles whilst Chinni Jayanth, Senthil and Manobala play supporting roles. The film, produced by P...				Manikandan
2004	Thendral				Nalangkilli
	Kudaikul Mazhai Kudaikul Mazhai Kudaikul Mazhai is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2004.The film is a love story that is partially a thriller. Most of the film story depicts the matters or stories imagined by the hero caused by the trauma of his love failure. The film bombed at the box office but was critically acclaimed...				Venkatakrishnan
2005	Kannadi Pookal Kannadi Pookal Kannadi Pookal is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2005. It is a remake of malayalam film Achaneyanenikkishtam which inturn was inspired from a real-life incident in Kerala.-Plot:...				Sakthivel
2006	Kundakka Mandakka				Ilango
	Pachchak Kuthira Pachchak Kuthira Pachchak Kuthira is a Tamil film meaning Green Horse. It stars Parthiban and Namitha.-Plot:Pachamuthu by his own confession is a Porikki and due to the fear he is able to whip up, he rules over a slum area in Chennai. He is a sadist, a pervert and treats his own mother like a slave worker and...				Pachchamuthu
2007	Ammuvagiya Naan Ammuvagiya Naan Ammuvagiya Naan is a Tamil language film starring Adithya and Neshtra. The film, released in September 2007, became a hit.-Plot:The film revolves around Ammu , an orphan brought up in a prostitute's house. Brought up in such atmosphere, she develops a fascination for the world's oldest profession...				Gowrishankar
2008	Vallamai Tharayo Vallamai Tharayo Vallamai Tharayo is a Tamil language film released in 2008. It stars Parthiban and Chaya Singh in the lead roles. The story explores the situation of a girl who is forced into a marriage with a man she barely knows, and has no intention of getting to know....				Anand
2010	Aayirathil Oruvan				Chola King	Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil
	Azhagana Ponnuthan
2011	Melvilasom Melvilasom Melvilasom is a 2011 Malayalam courtroom drama film directed by Madhav Ramdasan and written by Soorya Krishna Moorthy. It stars Suresh Gopi and Parthiban in the lead roles, and features Ashokan, Thalaivasal Vijay, Nizhalgal Ravi, Krishnakumar and Sanjay in other pivotal roles...				Ramachandran	[Malayalam film]
2011	Vithagan Vithagan Vithagan is an Tamil action film directed by R. Parthiban that features himself in the lead along with Poorna. The film, which has been in making since 2008, released on 18th November 2011 as per schedule. 'Vithagan', which also happens to be the 50th film of Parthipan, has him in the role of a...

Upcoming films

• Ambuli
  Ambuli
  Ambuli is an upcoming Tamil science-fiction thriller film directed by Hari Shankar and Hareesh Narayan, who earlier directed Orr Eravuu . The film was made in stereoscopic format, making it the first 3-D film in Tamil cinema.-Cast:* Gokul...
  
  3D - completed
• The Gangster (malayalam) - announced
• Shanmugamum Dhanalakshmiyum (sequel to Azhagi
  Azhagi
  Azhagi is a Tamil film directed by Thankar Bachchan. The film is critically acclaimed and stars Parthiban, Nandita Das and Devayani. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja.-Plot:...
  
  ) - announced

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