R. Parthiban
Radhakrishnan Parthiban (earlier credited in films as Ra Parthiepan) is an Indian film actor, director, producer and writer who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He has worked in more 50 films and has directed nearly 10 films. Parthiepan is known for having directed critically acclaimed films like Pudhiya Paadhai and Housefull and for his performances in films like Bharathi Kannamma, Vetri Kodi Kattu, Azhagi, Melvilasom and Aayirathil Oruvan.
His movies Housefull (1999) and Pudhea Paadhai (1989) won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.
After graduating in 1979, he briefly had a career writing short stories under the pen name of "Bharathi" in Tamil Magazines before in 1984- he became K.Bhagyaraj's personal assistant and later Assistant Director. The Bhagyaraj-Parthiban duo worked in over 40 films from 1984 to 1991. Parthiban also had small roles in several Bhagyaraj films.
His acting debut was in 1992 with "Puthiya Padai" alon with Actress Seetha whom he would later go on to marry. His commercial song "Ae Kala Kala Kan Adicha Kalakala" from the film "Devathiyin Paadhangal" made him a known name. However it was only the superhit film Bharathi Kanamma (1996) which made him a star. This was followed by a National Awardwinning performance in Housefull and a number of popular films such as Thooku Sandhu, Tirupuram, Kannata Kaanadhavan and James Pandu in the late 90's-early 2000's. He also moved to comedy and had memorable funny scenes with Vadivel beginning with Bharathi Kanamma.
Acted in
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
as Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
as Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
Iravin Nizhal
2022
as Nandhu
Suzhal - The Vortex
2022
as Shanmugam
Yutha Satham
2022
as Kathirvelan
Tughlaq Durbar
2021
as Rayappan
Time Enna Boss!?
2020
as Narrator
Ponmagal Vandhal
2020
as Rajarathinam
Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam
2019
as Sethu
Oththa Seruppu Size 7
2019
as Masilamani
Ayogya
2019
as Kaalirajan
Kuppathu Raja
2019
as MG Rajendran
Keni
2018
as Sakthivel
Savarakathi
2018
as Special Appearance
Love Guru
2017
Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam
2017
as Ex- Sarpanch
Mupparimanam
2017
as Self
Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga
2017
as Rangarajan
Maaveeran Kittu
2016
as Chinrasu
Naanum Rowdydhaan
2015
as Killivalavan
Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander
2015
Massu Engira Maasilamani
2015
as Vikram Lakshmanan
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
2014
as Guest Appearance
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014
as Special Appearances
Jannal Oram
2013
as Karuppu
Escape from Uganda
2013
as Antony
Rachcha
2012
as Suryanarayana
Ambuli
2012
as Sengodan
Vithagan
2011
as Rowdhran
Melvilasom
2011
as Sowar Ramachandran
Aayirathil Oruvan
2010
as Chozhan
Vallamai Tharayo
2008
as Anand
Ammuvagiya Naan
2007
Pachchak Kuthira
2006
Kundakka Mandakka
2005
as 'Ilango' Ilangovan
Kudaikul Mazhai
2004
as Venkatkrishnan
Kannadi Pookal
2004
as Sakthivel
Thendral
2004
as Nalangili
Kadhal Kirukkan
2003
as Saravanan
Soori
2003
as Main Guard Gate Manikandan
Ivan
2002
as Jeevan
Azhagi
2002
Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka
2001
as Annachi
Ninaikkatha Naalillai
2001
as Anbu
12 B
2001
Sabhash
2000
as Seenu
Vetri Kodi Kattu
2000
as Muthuraman
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
2000
as Guest Appearance
James Pandu
2000
as James
Kakkai Siraginilae
2000
as Vellaichamy
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
1999
Nee Varuvai Ena
1999
as Ganesh
Poovellam Kettuppar
1999
as Himself (Special Appearance)
Suyamvaram
1999
Anthapuram
1999
as Dubai Pandiyan
Housefull
1999
as Ayya
Pudhumai Pithan
1998
as Jeeva / Bharath
Swarnamukhi
1998
as Pandian
Abhimanyu
1997
as Abimanyu
Aravindhan
1997
as Thamizhvannan
Vaimaye Vellum
1997
as Raja (Yema Dharman)
Bharathi Kannammaa
1997
as Bharathi
Tata Birla
1996
as Raja
Sarigamapadani
1994
as Kulasekaran
Ulle Veliye
1993
as R. Gajendran alias Gaja
Sugamana Sumaigal
1992
as Murthy
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
1992
as Ravi
Engal Swamy Ayyappan
1990
Thalattu Padava
1990
as Raja
Pondatti Thevai
1990
as Kannan
Pudhea Paadhai
1989
as Seetharaman
Dhaavani Kanavugal
1984
as Postman Ponnusami
