A short Introduction of Sivaji Ganesan
He was the first and the greatest South Indian film actor who had won the 'Best Actor Award' in International film festival (i.e.Afro-Asian Film Festival), which was held in Cairo, Egypt in the year 1959. Due to his wonderful and realistic acting, he was admired and appreciated by so many people. He is also called as 'The Marlon Brando of South Indian Cinema'.
Early Childhood of Tamil movie actor Sivaji
Sivaji Ganesan was born in a middle class family in a place called as "Villupuram" on 1 October 1927 to Chinnaiya Manrayar and Rajamani. His father worked in the South Indian Railway and his mother was a house wife. He had one sister, one elder brother and one younger brother. He started taking part in drama from his childhood and he had spent most of his times in it. It is because he is so much dedicated to the acting profession.
The name "Sivaji" was named by "E. V. Ramasamy" at one of the public function dur to his great stage play called "Shivaji Kanda Hindu Rajyam".
Acting Career of Tamil movie actor Sivaji
His first movie "Parasakthi" was released in the year 1952 in Tamil language. He had also acted in other languages like "Telugu", "Malayalam", "Kanada", "Hindi" and "Bengali". The script for his first film "Parasakthi" was written by our current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. Karunanidhi. Sivaji is called as a great versatile actor beacause he had played multiple roles. Apart form this, he had acted as a supporting characters with many other leading actors. One of his famous film in his career was "Veerapaandiya Kattabom". A blockbuster movie 'Padayappa' was released in the year 1999. This hit movie was his last film before his death.
Death of great and honorable South Indian film actor Siavji
In the year 2001, on July 21 st he had got severe respiratory problem. Hence he was admitted to the "Apollo Hospital" in Chennai. But he died on the same day as he had been suffering from heart problem also. His funeral was attended by thousands of people which includes fans, politicians and other personalities from the South Indian film industry.
Personal Life of Tamil movie actor Sivaji
Sivaji married Kamala on 1st of May, in the year 1952. The couple had four children - two daughters and two sons. Daughters : Shanthi Ganesan and Rajvi Ganesan. Sons : Ramkumar Ganesan and Prabhu Ganesan. Prabhu Ganesan is also a famous actor and a producer. Ramkumar Ganesan is also one of the successful film producers in South Indian Film Industry.
Honors for Kollywood film actor Sivaji
He was awarded with "Padma Shri and "Padma Bhushan" which is the highest award to an Indian national. He had also received 'Chevalier' award in the year 1995. His statue was also erected at Chennai in Kamarajar Salai. His statue was opened by our Honorable Chief Minister "Dr. Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi" on 21.07.2006. His birthday is observed as 'Actors' Day'in Kollywood.
- Name : Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar
- Star Name : Sivaji Ganesan
- Other Names : Nadigar Thilagam, Nadippu Chakravarthy
- Mother Tongue : Tamil
- Address : No.16, Chevalier Shivaji Ganesan Salai
Chennai, 4
- Date Of Birth : October 1, 1927
- Date of Death : July 21, 2001
- Born in Place : Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu
- Career : Stage and Film Actor
- First Film : Parasakthi (in Tamil in 1952)
- Spouse : Kamala Ganesan
- Father : Chinnaiahpillai
- Mother : Rajamani Ammal
- Nationality : Indian
- Ambition : He wanted to act until the last breath of life.
- Website : http://www.sivajiprabhu.com/
Awards received by South Indian film actor Sivaji
1959: Afro-Asian Film Festival Best Actor Award
1966: Padma Shri
1984: Padma Bhushan
1993: National Film Award - Special Jury Award for Thevar Magan,
1995: Chevalier (Knight of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, France)
1996: Dadasaheb Phalke Award
1997: Kalaimamani
1998: NTR National Award
List of Films done by South Indian film actor Sivaji
1952: Paraasakthi
1953: Pempudu Koduku, Poongodhai, Pardesi, Anbu, Thirumbi Paar
1954: Manohara, Edhirpaarthadhu, Andha Naal, Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari, Koondukkili
1955: Mudhal Thedhi, Mangayar Thilagam, Kalvanin Kadhali
1956: Thenali Raman, Rangoon Radha, Pennin Perumai, Amaratheebam
 1957: Vanangaamudi, Tala Vanchani Veerudu, Thangamalai Ragasiyam, Makkalai Petra Magarasi, Ambigaabathi (ALS), Pudhaiyal, Baagyavathi
1958: Sabaash Meena, Saarangathaara, Uthamaputhiran, Kaathavaraayan, Thanga Padumai
1959: Veerapandiya Kattabomman(The Great...), Veerapandya Kattabrahmanna
1960: Pillalu Techina Challani Rajyam, Padikkadha Medhai, Paavai Vilakku, Irumbu Thirai, Dheiva Piravi
1961: Paavamannippu, Paasamalar, Papa Pariharam, Paalum Pazhamum, Kappal Ottiya Thamizhan (The Great), Punar Jenmam
1962: Pavithra Prema, Paarthaal Pasi Theerum, Bale Pandiya, Aalayamani (No comparison...), Nichaya Thaamboolam, Padithaal Mattum Podhuma, Vadivukku Valaikaappu, Bandhapaasam
1963: Ratha Thilagam, Paar Magale Paar, Iruvar Ullam, Arivaali, Kulamagal Raadhai, Kungumam, Annai Illam
1964: Karnan, Karna, Ramadasu, Navarathiri, Kai Kodutha Dheivam, Pachai Vilakku, Pudhiya Paravai
1965: Thiruvilaiyadal, Santhi, Pazhani, Anbu Karangal
1966: Motor Sundaram Pillai, Mahakavi Kalidas, Selvam
1967: Thiruvarutchelvar, Thangai, Kandhan Karunai, Iru Malargal, Ooty Varai Uravu
1968: Uyarndha Manidhan, Thillana Moganambal, Enga Oor Raja, Thirumaal Perumai, Galaatta Kalyanam, En Thambi
1969: Kaaval Dheivam, Dheiva Magan, Sivandha Man, Thanga Surangam, Gurudhatchanai
1970: Vilaiyaattu Pillai, Vietnam Veedu, Enga Mama, Paadhugaappu
1971: Savaale Samaali, Moondru Dheivangal, Sumadhi En Sundhari, Babu, Kulama Gunama, Thangaikkaga, Iru Thuruvam
1972: Vasandha Maaligai, Gnana Oli, Bangaru Babu, Needhi, Pattikkada Pattanama
1973: Gowravam, Bhakta Tukaram, Rajapart Rangadurai, Rajaraja Cholan, Bharatha Vilas
1974: Thanga Padhakkam, Anbai Thedi, En Magan, Theerkka Sumangali
1975: Anbe Aaruyire, Avan Thaan Manidhan
1976: Chanakya Chandragupta, Uthaman, Unakkaga Naan, Sathiyam, Rojavin Raja, Grahapravesam
1977: Annan Oru Koyil, Avan Oru Sarithiram, Theebam, Ilaya Thalaimurai, Naam Pirandha Man
1978: Vaazhkai Alaigal, Ennai Pol Oruvan, General Chakravarthi, Justice Gopinath, Pilot Premnath, Punniya Boomi, Thyagam, Andhamaan Kadhali
1979: Vetrikku Oruvan, Thirisoolam, Pattaakathi Bairavan, Nalladhoru Kudumbam, Naan Vaazhavaippen, Kavari Maan, Imayam
1980: Rishi Moolam, Ratha Paasam, Visvaroobam, Emanukku Eman, Dharma Raja
1981: Mogana Punnagai, Maadi Veettu Ezhai, Lorry Driver Rajakannu, Keezhvaanam Sivakkum, Kalthoon, Amarakaaviyam, Sathya Sundharam
1982: Vasandhathil Oru Naal, Vaa Kanna Vaa, Thyagi, Thunai, Theerpu, Sangili, Paritchaikku Neramaachu, Oorum Uravum, Oorukku Oru Pillai, Nenjangal, Hitler Umanath, Garuda Saukiyama
1983: Sumangali, Sandhippu, Unmaigal, Miruthanga Chakravarthi, Neethibathi, Vellai Roja, Kashmir Kadhali, Uruvangal Maaralam
1984: Iru Medhaigal, Ezhudhaadha Sattangal, Vaazhkai, Vamsa Vilakku, Sarithira Nayagan, Siranjeevi, Tharaasu, Thiruppam, Simma Soppanam, Dhaavani Kanavugal
1985: Bandham, Needhiyin Nizhal, Padikkadha Pannaiyar, Raja Rishi, Muthal Mariyathai, Naam Iruvar, Nermai, Padikkadhavan
1986: Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu panni, Saadhanai, Mannukkul Vairam, Lakshmi Vandhachu, Anandha Kanneer, Viduthalai, Marumagal
1987: Raja Mariyadhai, Muthukkal Moondru, Kudumbam Oru Koyil, Krishnan Vandhaan, Thaambathiyam, Veerapandiyan, Jallikkattu, Anbulla Appa
1988: En Thamizh En Makkal, Pudhiya Vaanam
1990: Kaavalukku Gettikkaaran
1991: Gnana Paravai, Thevar Magan, Naangal, Mudhal Kural, Sinna Marumagal
1993: Paarambariyam
1995: Pasumpon
1997: Once More, Gopura Theebam, Oru Yathra Mozhi
1998: En Aasai Rasave
1999: Mannavaru Sinnavaru, Poo Parikka Varugirom, Padayappa
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