R. Parthiban
Acting
Born: November 14, 1957 (age 68) · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Highest Rated
Biography
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.
Known for
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
Aayirathil Oruvan
2010
Naanum Rowdydhaan
2015
Massu Engira Maasilamani
2015
Suzhal - The Vortex
2022
Ponmagal Vandhal
2020
Idli Kadai
2025
Rachcha
2012
Photos (4)
Movies (52)
Ustaad Bhagat Singh
Nalla Nagappa
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
Yutha Satham
Kathirvelan
Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam
Sethu
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
Bharathi Kannammaa
Bharathi
Idli Kadai
Arivu
Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga
Rangarajan
Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka
Annachi
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Guest Appearance
Anthapuram
Dubai Pandiyan
Rachcha
Suryanarayana
Oththa Seruppu Size 7
Masilamani
Kuppathu Raja
MG Rajendran
Keni
Sakthivel
Aayirathil Oruvan
Chozhan
Jannal Oram
Karuppu
Savarakathi
Special Appearance
Pachchak Kuthira
2006
James Pandu
James
Melvilasom
Sawar Ramachandran
12 B
2001
Pondatti Thevai
Kannan
Escape from Uganda
Antony
Naanum Rowdydhaan
Killivalavan
Massu Engira Maasilamani
Vikram Lakshmanan
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
1999
Pudhea Paadhai
Seetharaman
Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander
Alexander (Tamil Version)
Ayogya
Kaalirajan
Vaimaye Vellum
Raja (Yema Dharman)
Swarnamukhi
Pandian
Vetri Kodi Kattu
Muthuraman
Ponmagal Vandhal
Rajarathinam
Kundakka Mandakka
'Ilango' Ilangovan
Kannadi Pookkal
Sakthivel
Ambuli
Sengodan
Sabhash
Seenu
Thendral
Nalangili
Dhavani Kanavugal
Postman Ponnusami
Iravin Nizhal
Nandhu
Azhagi
2002
Thalattu Padava
Raja
Maaveeran Kittu
Chinrasu
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
Guest Appearance
Nee Varuvai Ena
Ganesh
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
Ravi
Kadhal Kirukkan
Saravanan
Tughlaq Durbar
Rayappan
Ivan
Jeevan
Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam
Ex- Sarpanch
Engal Swamy Ayyappan
Vasuswamy
TV Shows (2)
Self / Appearances (2)
Upcoming (5)
Directing (10)
Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga
Director
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Director
Oththa Seruppu Size 7
Director
Pachchak Kuthira
Director
Pondatti Thevai
Director
Pudhea Paadhai
Director
Iravin Nizhal
Director
Teenz
Director
Documenting the World's First Non-Linear Single Shot Film
Director
Ivan
Director
Writing (24)
Degala Babji
Writer
Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga
Screenplay
Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga
Dialogue
Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga
Story
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Story
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Screenplay
Oththa Seruppu Size 7
Story
Oththa Seruppu Size 7
Dialogue
Oththa Seruppu Size 7
Screenplay
Rowdy Gari Pellam
Original Story
Pachchak Kuthira
Writer
James Pandu
Writer
Pondatti Thevai
Writer
Pudhea Paadhai
Story
Pudhea Paadhai
Screenplay
Hosa Jeevana
Story
Iravin Nizhal
Story
Iravin Nizhal
Screenplay
Iravin Nizhal
Dialogue
Iravin Nizhal
Lyricist
Documenting the World's First Non-Linear Single Shot Film
Writer
Ivan
Writer
Ivan
Story
Ivan
Screenplay