Pandiyan (actor)
| Pandiyan | |
|---|---|
 Pandiyan in Panthaya Kuthiraigal | |
| Born |
5 January 1959 Madurai, India |
| Died |
10 January 2008 (age 49) Madurai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, politician |
| Years active | 1983-2008 |
| Spouse(s) | Latha |
| Children | Raghu |
Pandiyan (5 January 1959 – 10 January 2008) was a Tamil film actor and politician who acted in lead or supportive roles in about 75 Tamil films in the 1980s and 1990s.
Career
Pandiyan was selling bangles in Madurai, India when he was spotted by director Bharathiraja who offered him the lead role in the film Mann Vasanai which became a box-office hit.[1] Following the success, Pandiyan was cast in over 75 films. Pandiyan joined the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in 2001.
Death
Pandiyan died of liver failure due to jaundice on 10 January 2008.
Notable filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Mann Vasanai | Veeranna | debut film |
| 1984 | Pudhumai Penn | ||
| 1984 | Kuva Kuva Vaathugal | ||
| 1985 | Aan Paavam | Periya Pandi | |
| 1985 | Marudhani | ||
| 1986 | Muthal Vasantham | ||
| 1987 | Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi | ||
| 1987 | Aayusu Nooru | ||
| 1987 | Aankalai Nambathey | ||
| 1987 | Oorkavalan | ||
| 1987 | Parisam Pottachu | ||
| 1987 | Thaye Neeye Thunai | ||
| 1988 | Guru Sishyan | Manoharan | |
| 1988 | Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran | ||
| 1988 | Rayilukku Neramachu | ||
| 1988 | Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye | Guest appearance | |
| 1989 | Kadhal Enum Nadhiyinile | ||
| 1989 | Karunguyil Kundram | ||
| 1990 | Panthaya Kuthiraigal | ||
| 1991 | MGR Nagaril | ||
| 1992 | Nadodi Thendral | ||
| 1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile | Chinna Karuppu | |
| 1994 | Periya Marudhu | Pandiyan | |
| 1994 | Atha Maga Rathiname | Minor Rajapandi | |
| 1994 | Maindhan | Inspector Vijay | |
| 1996 | Purushan Pondatti | Natarajan | |
| 1998 | Udhavikku Varalaamaa | Paalrasu | |
| 2001 | Citizen | Vaappa | |
| 2006 | Kaivantha Kalai |
Notes
- ↑ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (16 July 2011). "A new effort". The Hindu.
References
- "Actor Pandiyan passes away". Chennai 365. 10 January 2008.
- "Tamil actor Pandiyan dead". The Hindu. 10 January 2008.
External links
- Pandiyan at the Internet Movie Database
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