A. L. Azhagappan
| A. L. Azhagappan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1951[1] |
| Occupation | Film actor, producer |
| Years active | 2000 - Present |
A. L. Azhagappan is a Tamil film actor and producer. After making films and serving as President of Tamil Nadu Producers Council, he has made a career appearing in supporting roles in films. His sons Vijay and Udhaya are also a part of the Tamil film industry as a director and actor respectively.
Career
He was appointed President of Tamil Nadu Producers Council in 2004, and controversially threatened to sue television network Sun TV for showing clips of films.[2] Azhagappan's work was halted in June 2006, when he was arrested in a cheating case for failing to return money to a financier Vishal Jain regarding a film that never began production. The arrest was considered highly political as a result of Azhagappan's declining relationship with the then poltiical supremo Mu. Karunanidhi.[3]
Since 2010, Azhagappan has also worked in film as a supporting actor, notably winning award nominations for his negative role in M. Sasikumar's Easan (2010)
Filmography
As actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Easan | Deivanayagam | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Villain |
| 2014 | Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Guest appearance | |
| Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe | Kaleeshwaran | ||
| 2017 | Thiri |
As producer
- Saivam (2014)
- Idhu Enna Maayam (2015)
- Oru Naal Iravil (2016)
- Sila Samayangalil (2017)
- Vanamagan (2017)
References
- ↑ "Events - AL Azhagappan's Shasti Poorthi". Indiaglitz.com. 2011-09-24. Retrieved 2015-04-09.
- ↑ "Tamil film producers to sue Sun Network". Hindustantimes.com. 2006-02-23. Archived from the original on 4 September 2014. Retrieved 2015-04-09.
- ↑ "A.L.Alagappan arrested!". Sify.com. 2006-06-17. Retrieved 2015-04-09.