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Occupation
  
Actor

Spouse
  
Joan Sylvia (m. 1983)

Years active
  
1978 - present

Parents
  
Amarnath

Name
  
Rajesh Rajesh

Awards
  
Kalaimaamani

Siblings
  
Srilakshmi

Role
  
Actor


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Born
  
December 20, 1949 (age 74) (
1949-12-20
)

Children
  
Rajesh Divya, Rajesh Deepak

Movies
  

Similar
  
Sri Lakshmi (actress), Vadivukkarasi, Aishwarya Rajesh

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Rajesh is an Indian actor who has performed in Tamil, Malayalam films. He has completed more than 35 years in films and appeared in over 150 films. He has done roles ranging from a hero to a character actor.

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Biography

Rajesh was born in 1949 in Mannargudi, Tiruvarur district, but his family hails from Anaikkadu, in Thanjavur district. He studied in Dindigul, Vadamadurai, Melanatham Aanaikadu,and Chinnamanur Theni district. After finishing his PUC in Karaikudi Alagappa College, he joined Pachaiappas College but unfortunately not completed his college education. He worked as a teacher in St Paul's High School, Purasawalkam and later at Kellett Higher Secondary School, Triplicane from 1972 to 1979.

In 1974, he got a chance to act in the film Aval Oru Thodar Kathai, but he only did a small role in it. His first film as hero was Kanni Paruvathile (1979) produced by Rajkannu. Rajesh acted in Achamillai Achamillai by K. Balachander. Later he moved into playing character artist role, and acted in many movies with Kamal Hassan.

Now he is into Hotel, Real Estate business and he is a leading builder in the city. He also wrote biographies of Hollywood actors in Tamil.

He is a Christian, later he was active in Periyaar's ideologies then he involved himself in Astrology. He had written many books and articles about Astrology.

Personal life

In 1983, he married Joan Sylvia who is the grand daughter of the famous social reformist and Dravidian leader Pattukottai Davis. They have one daughter Divya and one son Deepak, who will be making his acting debut in 2014. His wife died on 6 August 2012.

He was the first Tamil actor to build a bungalow for movie shooting purpose in 1985 near KK Nagar, Chennai which was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran. Many Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi movies shooting happened in that house. He later sold it in 1993 while starting his real estate business. In early 90's as advised by his friend Jeppiaar, he started Real Estate business, then he started hotel and construction business. He was active in politics from 1987 to 1991, supporting the Mrs Janaki w/o M.G Ramachandran. But he always maintained good relationship with Kalaigar Karunanidhi, J Jayalalitha, Congress leaders and Communist party leaders. He is also a follower of Karl Marx, when he visited UK he paid his tribute to the great leader.

As dubbing artist

  • Murali (Dumm Dumm Dumm, Majaa, Ullam Ketkume)
  • Nedumudi Venu (Poi Solla Porom)
  • Filmography

    Actor
    2023
    Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir (completed)
    2022
    Yaanai
    2021
    Rajaparvai
    2021
    Master as
    College Staff Member
    2018
    Chain Jayapal
    2016
    Dharma Durai as
    Kamaraj
    2014
    Thirudan Police as
    Vishwa's Father
    2014
    Tenaliraman as
    Eating Joint Owner
    2013
    Jannal Oram as
    Vinayagam
    2010
    Mudhal Kadhal Mazhai
    2010
    Porkkalam as
    Karnan's Father
    2009
    Aarumaname
    2009
    Anthony Yaar? as
    Priest
    2008
    Saroja
    2008
    Arai Enn 305-il Kadavul as
    Thanjai Rudhran
    2007
    Bhagwaan Ayyappa (TV Movie)
    2007
    Maruthamalai
    2006
    Dharmapuri as
    Valarmathi's father
    2005
    Sivakaasi as
    Muthappa's father
    2005
    Ji as
    Vasu's Uncle
    2004
    Patli Kamar Lambe Baal
    2004
    Tum: A Dangerous Obsession
    2004
    Autograph as
    Senthil's Father
    2003
    Kovil as
    Priest
    2003
    Lankesh Patrike
    2003
    Saamy as
    Judge
    2002
    Ramana as
    CBI officer
    2002
    Red as
    Manimegalai
    1999
    Thaayae Varuga
    1997
    Nerukku Ner as
    Raghu's Neighbor
    1997
    Inferno as
    Indian PC 2
    1997
    Iruvar as
    Party functionary
    1994
    Mahanadi as
    Muthusamy
    1993
    Kaathirukka Neramillai as
    IG
    1993
    Zakhmo Ka Hisaab
    1992
    Unna Nenachen Paattu Padicchen as
    Police inspector
    1992
    Vaaname Ellai
    1990
    Kavalukku Kettikaran as
    Balayya
    1990
    Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar
    1990
    Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu as
    Asogan
    1989
    Dharma Devan
    1989
    Vaadyaar Veettu Pillai as
    Father of Gowri
    1988
    Sathyaa as
    Mariyappa
    1987
    Aatma Bandhuvulu
    1987
    Thalidhanam
    1986
    Mahashakti Mariamman
    1986
    Yaro Ezhuthia Kavithai
    1986
    Manakanakku
    1986
    Zinda Laash
    1985
    Rajathi Rojakili
    1985
    Santhosha Kanavukal as
    Kannan
    1984
    Achamillai Achamillai as
    Ulaganathan
    1984
    Alaya Deepam
    1984
    Chirai as
    Anthony
    1984
    Kuzhandhai Esu
    1984
    Bobbili Brahmanna
    1983
    Kann Sivanthaal Mann Sivakkum
    1983
    Rendu Jella Seetha
    1983
    Thayi Veedu as
    Geetha's Love Interest (Cameo Role)
    1983
    Pelletoori Monagadu
    1982
    Anal Kaatru
    1982
    Desh Premee
    1982
    Thanikkattu Raja as
    Ethiraj's Brother
    1982
    Iniyavale Vaa 1982
    1981
    Antha Ezhu Natkal
    1981
    Rocky
    1979
    Kanni Paruvathile
    1977
    Hum Kisise Kum Naheen
    1976
    Paalooti Valartha Kili
    1975
    Sholay as
    -
    1975
    Andhera
    1974
    Alakal
    1973
    Loafer
    1967
    Theatre 625 (TV Series) as
    Watchman
    - 55 Columns (1967) - Watchman
    1959
    Love Marriage
    1958
    Sadhna

    References

    Rajesh (actor) Wikipedia