Sivaji Ganesan
Born October 01, 1928 (Age: 97)
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Villuppuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Biography
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar, commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. Well known for his versatility and acting skills with numerous roles depicted on screen, he remains one of the most respected stage and film actors in the history of Indian entertainment, with a career spanning close to five decades and nearly 300 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi to his credit. Arguably the preeminent leading man during the "Golden Age" of Tamil cinema, Ganesan was the first Indian film actor to win a "Best Actor" award at an international film festival, the Afro-Asian Film Festival held in Cairo, Egypt in 1960. He was also the first Indian actor to be made a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. He won the President's Award for more than 12 times, and was later conferred the highest and the most prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema in 1997. An iconic figure in Tamil pop culture, his work has continued to enjoy an enduring, far-reaching influence in Tamil society in general.
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar, commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. Well known for his versatility and acting skills with numerous roles depicted on screen, he remains one of the most respected stage and film actors in the history of Indian entertainment, with a career spanning close to five decades and nearly 300 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi to his credit. Arguably the preeminent leading man during the "Golden Age" of Tamil cinema, Ganesan was the first Indian film actor to win a "Best Actor" award at an international film festival, the Afro-Asian Film Festival held in Cairo, Egypt in 1960. He was also the first Indian actor to be made a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. He won the President's Award for more than 12 times, and was later conferred the highest and the most prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema in 1997. An iconic figure in Tamil pop culture, his work has continued to enjoy an enduring, far-reaching influence in Tamil society in general.
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Filmography
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En Aasai Rasave
1998
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Age: 69
Once More
1997
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as Selvam
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Age: 68
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
1997
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as Anantha Subramaniam
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Age: 68
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Paarambariyam
1993
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Age: 65
Thevar Magan
1992
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as Periya Thevar
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Age: 64
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Mudhal Kural
1992
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Age: 63
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Chinna Marumagal
1992
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Age: 63
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Naangal
1992
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as Chaturvedi
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Age: 63
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Gnana Paravai
1991
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Age: 62
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Pudhiya Vaanam
1988
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as D.I.G. Pandidurai
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Age: 60
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En Thamizh En Makkal
1988
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Age: 59
Jallikkattu
1987
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Age: 58
Krishnan Vandhaan
1987
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Age: 58
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
1987
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as Nagama Nayak
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Age: 58
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Agni Putrudu
1987
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Age: 58
Anbulla Appa
1987
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as Rajasekhar
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Age: 58
Veerapandiyan
1987
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Age: 58
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Muthukkal Moondru
1987
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Age: 58
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Kudumbam Oru Koyil
1987
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Age: 58
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Raja Mariyadhai
1987
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Age: 58
Padikkadavan
1985
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as Rajasekhar
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Age: 57
Raja Rishi
1985
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as Sage Vishwamitra / King Kaushika
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Age: 56
Mudhal Mariyathai
1985
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as Malaichami
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Age: 56
Nermai
1985
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as Professor Gowrishankar
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Age: 56
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Needhiyin Nizhal
1985
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Age: 56
Padikkatha Pannayar
1985
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Age: 56
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Naam Iruvar
1985
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Age: 56
Bandham
1985
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Age: 56
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
1981
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Age: 53
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Madi Veetu Ezhai
1981
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Age: 52
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Lorry Driver Rajakannu
1981
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Age: 52
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Kalthoon
1981
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Age: 52
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Amarakaaviyam
1981
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Age: 52
Sathya Sundharam
1981
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as Sundaram
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Age: 52
Mohana Punnagai
1981
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Age: 52
Vishwaroobam
1980
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as Sathyamoorthy / Raja
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Age: 52
Ratha Paasam
1980
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Age: 51
Yamanukku Yaman
1980
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as Yaman / Sathyamoorthy
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Age: 51
Dharma Raja
1980
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Age: 51
Natchathiram
1980
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Age: 51
Rishi Moolam
1980
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Age: 51
Justice Gopinath
1978
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as Gopinath
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Age: 50
Pilot Premnath
1978
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Age: 50
Thacholi Ambu
1978
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as Thacholi Othenakkurup
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Age: 50
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General Chakravarthi
1978
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Age: 49
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Punniya Boomi
1978
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Age: 49
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Vaazhkai Alaigal
1978
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Age: 49
Ennai Pol Oruvan
1978
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as Rajasekar / Sekar / Sundaramoorthy
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Age: 49
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Thyagam
1978
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Age: 49
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Andhamaan Kadhali
1978
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Age: 49
Paattum Bharathamum
1975
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Age: 47
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Avandhan Manidhan
1975
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as Ravikumar
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Age: 46
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Avan Thaan Manidhan
1974
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Age: 46
En Magan
1974
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Age: 45
Thanga Padhakkam
1974
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as S. P. Choudhry
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Age: 45
Vani Rani
1974
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Age: 45
Rajapart Rangadurai
1973
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as Rangadurai / Rajapart
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Age: 45
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Anbai Thedi
1973
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Age: 45
Gauravam
1973
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as Rajinikanth / Kannan
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Age: 45
Engal Thanga Raja
1973
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Age: 44
Bhakta Tukaram
1973
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as Sivaji
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Age: 44
Rajaraja Cholan
1973
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as Rajaraja Cholan
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Age: 44
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Bharatha Vilas
1973
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as Gopal
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Age: 44
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Needhi
1972
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Age: 44
Vasantha Maligai
1972
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as Anand
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Age: 43
Pattikada Pattanama
1972
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Age: 43
Gnana Oli
1972
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Age: 43
Raja
1972
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Age: 43
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Thavaputhalvan
1972
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Age: 43
Thenum Paalum
1971
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as Ramu
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Age: 42
Sivandha Mann
1969
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as Bharath
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Age: 41
Deiva Magan
1969
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Age: 40
Nirai Kudam
1969
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as Doctor Prabhakar / Doctor Babu
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Age: 40
Anjal Petti 520
1969
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as Prabhu
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Age: 40
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Gurudhatchanai
1969
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Age: 40
Kaaval Dheivam
1969
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Age: 40
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Thanga Surangam
1969
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Age: 40
Lakshmi Kalyanam
1968
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Age: 40
Harichandra
1968
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Age: 40
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Thaaye Unakkaga
1966
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as Captain Swamy
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Age: 37
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Neela Vanam
1965
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as Babu
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Age: 37
Thiruvilayadal
1965
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as Lord Shiva in Different Disguises
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Age: 36
Shanthi
1965
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Age: 36
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Anbu Karangal
1965
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Age: 36
Pazhani
1965
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as Pazhani
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Age: 36
Mahabharat
1965
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as Karna
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Age: 36
Andavan Kattalai
1964
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as Professor Krishnan
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Age: 36
Navarathiri
1964
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as Widowder Arputhraj/Drunkard/Doctor Karunagaran/Gunman/Villager/Leper/Actor Sathyavaan Singaram/Commissioner Veerapan/Bridegroom Anand
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Age: 36
Puthiya Paravai
1964
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as Gopal
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Age: 35
Kai Kodutha Deivam
1964
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Age: 35
Pachai Vilakku
1964
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Age: 35
Karnan
1964
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as Karnan
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Age: 35
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Annai Illam
1963
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Age: 35
Ratha Thilagam
1963
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as Major Kumar
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Age: 34
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Kungumam
1963
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Age: 34
Paar Magale Paar
1963
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Age: 34
Naan Vanangum Deivam
1963
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as Sundaram
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Age: 34
Iruvar Ullam
1963
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Age: 34
Arivaali
1963
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as Aalavanthan
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Age: 34
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Chitor Rani Padmini
1963
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as Rawal Ratan Singh/Rana Ratan Singh/Bheem Singh
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Age: 34
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Kulamagal Raadhai
1962
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Age: 34
Aalayamani
1962
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as Thyagarajan
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Age: 34
Bandha Pasam
1962
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Age: 34
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Vadivukku Valaikaappu
1962
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Age: 33
Bale Pandiya
1962
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Age: 33
Parthal Pasi Theerum
1962
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Age: 33
Rakhi
1962
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Age: 33
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
1961
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Age: 33
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Paalum Pazhamum
1961
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as Dr Ravi
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Age: 32
Marutha Nattu Veeran
1961
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as General Jeevagan
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Age: 32
Ellam Unakkaga
1961
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as Anandan
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Age: 32
Pasamalar
1961
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as Rajasekharan
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Age: 32
Punar Janmam
1961
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as Shankar
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Age: 32
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Paava Mannippu
1961
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as Ramu / Raheem
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Age: 32
Nitchaya Thamboolam
1961
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Age: 32
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Kappalottiya Thamizhan
1961
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as Va. Vu. Chidambaram Pillai
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Age: 32
Vidivelli
1960
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as Chandru
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Age: 32
Irumbu Thirai
1960
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Age: 31
Padikkadha Medhai
1960
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as Rangan
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Age: 31
Deiva Piravi
1960
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as Madhavan
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Age: 31
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Kuravanji
1960
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as Kathiravan
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Age: 31
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Paavai Vilakku
1960
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Age: 31
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Bhaaga Pirivinai
1959
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Age: 31
Maragatham
1959
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as Varendran
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Age: 30
Veerapandiya Kattabomman
1959
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as Veerapandiya Kattabomman
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Age: 30
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Thangapadumai
1959
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Age: 30
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Sarangadhara
1958
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as Sarangadhara
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Age: 29
Annaiyin Aanai
1958
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Age: 29
Sampoorna Ramayanam
1958
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as Bharathan
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Age: 29
Kathavarayan
1958
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Age: 29
Sabaash Meena
1958
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as Mohan
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Age: 29
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Uthama Puthiran
1958
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as Parthiban and Vikraman
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Age: 29
Raj Tilak
1958
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Age: 29
Rangoon Radha
1956
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as Dharmalinga Mudaliar
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Age: 28
Amara Deepam
1956
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as Ashok
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Age: 27
Tenali Raman
1956
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as Tenali Ramakrishna
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Age: 27
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Pennin Perumai
1956
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Age: 27
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Naane Raja
1956
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as Villalan
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Age: 27
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Naan Petra Selvam
1956
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as Shekar
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Age: 27
Kalvanin Kadhali
1955
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as Muthayyan
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Age: 27
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Koteeswaran
1955
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as Doctor Chandar
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Age: 27
Mangayar Thilakam
1955
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as Vasudevan
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Age: 26
Mudhal Thedhi
1955
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as Sivagnanam
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Age: 26
Edhir Paradhathu
1954
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as Sundar
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Age: 26
Thookku Thookki
1954
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as Sundararangathan
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Age: 25
Koondukkili
1954
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Age: 25
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Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari
1954
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as Ambalavannan / Ambalam
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Age: 25
Andha Naal
1954
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as Rajan
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Age: 25
Manohara
1954
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as Manohara
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Age: 25
Pempudu Koduku
1953
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Age: 25
Manithanum Mrigamum
1953
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Age: 25
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Thirumbi Paar
1953
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Age: 24
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Anbu
1953
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as Selvam
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Age: 24
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Poongothai
1953
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as Anand
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Age: 24