Sivaji Ganesan
Acting · Born Oct 1, 1928 · Died Jul 21, 2001 (72) · Villuppuram, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
Known for
Films
Poo Parikka Varugirom
1999
Padayappa
19997.4
Once More
19976.7
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
19977.8
Thevar Magan
19927.0
Jallikkattu
19877.5
Krishnan Vandhaan
19879.0
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
19877.0
Anbulla Appa
1987
Veerapandiyan
198710.0
Mannukkul Vairam
19867.0
Lakshmi Vandhachu
1986
Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu
198610.0
Viduthalai
19865.8
Marumagal
19868.0
Saadhanai
19867.0
Padikkadavan
19856.8
Raja Rishi
19859.0
Mudhal Mariyathai
19857.7
Nermai
1985
Padikkatha Pannayar
19859.0
Bandham
1985
Dhavani Kanavugal
19847.0
Iru Medhaigal
1984
Ezhuthatha Sattangal
1984
Vaazhkai
19846.5
Tharaasu
1984
Vellai Roja
19837.0
Sumangali
1983
Sandhippu
19837.0
Uruvavugal Maralam
19835.0
Paritchaikku Neramaachu
19827.0
Theerpu
198210.0
Garuda Saukiyama
19829.0
Hitler Umanath
19827.0
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
1981
Sathya Sundharam
19818.0
Mohana Punnagai
1981
Vishwaroobam
198010.0
Ratha Paasam
1980
Yamanukku Yaman
19807.0
Dharma Raja
1980
Natchathiram
19805.5
Rishi Moolam
19807.0
Pattaakathi Bairavan
1979
Nalladhoru Kudumbam
19797.5
Kavari Maan
19798.0
Thirisoolam
19797.0
Justice Gopinath
19784.0
Pilot Premnath
19788.0
Thacholi Ambu
19787.0
Ennai Pol Oruvan
19789.0
Naam Pirandha Mann
1977
Chanakya Chandragupta
19778.5
Deepam
19777.0
Sathyam
1976
Unakkaga Naan
1976
Paattum Bharathamum
1975
Vaira Nenjam
1975
Dr. Siva
19759.0
My Beloved, My Life
1975
Cinema Paithiyam
1975
En Magan
1974
Thangappathakkam
19747.4
Vani Rani
1974
Rajapart Rangadurai
19736.5
Gauravam
19737.5
Engal Thanga Raja
19739.0
Bhakta Tukaram
197310.0
Rajaraja Cholan
19738.5
Vasantha Maligai
19727.0
Pattikada Pattanama
19726.2
Gnana Oli
19728.0
Raja
1972
Babu
19717.0
Moondru Dheivangal
19716.0
Savale Samali
19715.5
Sumathi En Sundari
19717.0
Kulama Gunama
19716.5
Iru Thuruvam
1971
Thenum Paalum
1971
Engirundho Vandhaal
1970
Sorgam
19706.0
Vietnam Veedu
19707.7
Dharti
19707.0
Enga Mama
19704.0
Sivandha Mann
19696.0
Deiva Magan
19697.0
Nirai Kudam
1969
Anjal Petti 520
19696.0
Kaaval Dheivam
196910.0
Uyarndha Manidhan
19688.3
Lakshmi Kalyanam
1968
Harichandra
19688.0
Thillana Mohanambal
19687.3
Galatta Kalyanam
19686.5
Thirumal Perumai
19689.0
Ooty Varai Uravu
19675.9
Iru Malargal
19676.5
Thiruvarutchelvar
19677.5
Nenjirukkum Varai
1967
Kandhan Karunai
19677.3
Saraswathi Sabatham
19667.0
Mahakavi Kalidas
1966
Thiruvilayadal
19657.6
Shanthi
19656.0
Pazhani
19657.0
Andavan Kattalai
19645.0
Navarathiri
19648.0
Puthiya Paravai
19647.0
Kai Kodutha Deivam
19646.0
Pachai Vilakku
19647.0
Karnan
19647.3
Ratha Thilagam
19638.0
Paar Magale Paar
19639.0
Naan Vanangum Deivam
1963
Iruvar Ullam
196310.0
Arivaali
1963
Aalayamani
1962
Bandha Pasam
19627.5
Bale Pandiya
19626.3
Parthal Pasi Theerum
19628.2
Rakhi
19629.0
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
19617.0
Marutha Nattu Veeran
19617.0
Ellam Unakkaga
1961
Pasamalar
19616.7
Punar Janmam
19615.0
Nitchaya Thamboolam
19618.0
Vidivelli
1960
Irumbu Thirai
19609.0
Padikkadha Medhai
19607.5
Deiva Piravi
19608.3
Maragatham
19597.0
Veerapandiya Kattabomman
19596.4
Annaiyin Aanai
19588.0
Sampoorna Ramayanam
19588.0
Kathavarayan
1958
Sabaash Meena
19588.5
Raj Tilak
19589.0
Thangamalai Ragasiyam
19577.0
Rangoon Radha
19569.0
Vazhvile Oru Naal
1956
Marma Veeran
1956
Amara Deepam
19569.0
Tenali Raman
19568.0
King and Queen
19569.0
Naane Raja
19567.0
Naan Petra Selvam
1956
Nalla Veedu
1956
Kalvanin Kadhali
19559.0
Koteeswaran
19559.0
Mangayar Thilakam
19557.0
Modala thedi
1955
Mudhal Thedhi
19557.0
Kaveri
1955
Edhir Paradhathu
1954
Koondukkili
19544.0
Thookku Thookki
1954
Thuli Visham
1954
Andha Naal
19546.5
Illara Jothi
1954
Manohara
19547.0
Pempudu Koduku
19539.0
Eyes
1953
Manithanum Mrigamum
1953
Panam
1952
Parasakthi
19526.6