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{{Infobox person
| name = Rajeev
| image =
| caption =
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Madurai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| birth_name = Rajasekhar
| othername = Rajeevl
| occupation = Actor
| yearsactive = 1981-2011
| spouse = Rani
| children = Meena Kamakshi, Kiran Surya
| parents = Balasubramaniya Mudaliar, Rajeswari Ammal
| website =
}}

'''Rajeev''' is an [[India]]n actor, primarily concentrating on [[Tamil language|Tamil]] films. He has also appeared in [[Cinema of Kerala|Malayalam]] language with the hit films ''[[Ustaad (1999 film)|Ustaad]]'', ''[[F.I.R (1999 film)|F.I.R]]'', ''[[Sathyam (2004 film)|Sathyam]]'' and ''[[Collector (2011 film)|Collector]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.chennaionline.com/reeltalk/may204.asp|title=Rajiv - not given his due|date=19 October 2000|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001019120537/http://www.chennaionline.com/reeltalk/may204.asp|archive-date=19 October 2000}}</ref> He is mainly noted for his villain role as ''Narendra Shetty'' in the 1999 crime thriller film ''[[F. I. R. (1999 film)|F. I. R.]]''.

==Personal life==
Rajeev was born in Madurai. His father, Balasubramaniya Mudaliar was working in Indian Telephone Industries, Bengaluru-560016, his mother was Rajeswari Ammal. He studied in ITI Vidya Mandir in Bengaluru-560016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2014/09/12221802/Acting-trained-character-actor.html|title=நடிப்பு பயிற்சி பெற்ற குணசித்திர நடிகர் ராஜீவ் || Acting trained character actor Rajeev|date=20 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140920232157/http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2014/09/12221802/Acting-trained-character-actor.html|archive-date=20 September 2014}}</ref> After the death of his parents, Rajiv refused to marry anyone, but agreed after the insistence of his brothers. He is married to Rani and has a daughter, Meena Kamakshi and a son, Kiran Surya.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2014/09/14224714/Tamil-actor-Rajiv-record-in-ot.html|title=பிற மொழிப் படங்களில் சாதனை படைத்த தமிழ் நடிகர் ராஜீவ் || Tamil actor Rajiv record in other language films|date=20 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140920232419/http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2014/09/14224714/Tamil-actor-Rajiv-record-in-ot.html|archive-date=20 September 2014}}</ref>
==Career==
Rajiv applied for auditions to act in films. He faced lot of struggle and rejection during auditions. Due to lack of opportunities, he worked as a waiter at Taj Coromandel Hotel. He got first prize for dancing in a competition at the hotel; his friends insisted to him to try his luck again in films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2014/03/22222729/Cinema-history-rajiv-worked-in.html|title = Tamil Cinema News | Kollywood News | Tamil Film News - Maalaimalar}}</ref>

Rajiv met his classmate, Telugu actor [[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]] at a dubbing studio. Malayalam actor Raveendran, who saw Rajiv, asked him to dub his voice in ''[[Oru Thalai Ragam]]''. Rajiv gladly accepted the offer, [[T. Rajender]], director of that film, selected Rajiv as a dubbing artist. He again dubbed for Raveendran in ''Vasantha Azhaippugal''. T. Rajender provided him an opportunity to play a sadistic husband in ''[[Rail Payanangalil]]''. He then acted as one of the four heroes in ''Paalaivanacholai''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2014/09/13221344/rajiv-reach-good-place-towards.html|title=எதிர்நீச்சல் போட்டு நடிகரானார் ராஜீவ் || rajiv reach good place towards heavy fight|date=20 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140920232207/http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2014/09/13221344/rajiv-reach-good-place-towards.html|archive-date=20 September 2014}}</ref>

He has also done the role of the drunkard brother in [[K. Balachander]]'s ''[[Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu]]'', the [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada]] remake of ''[[Aval Oru Thodar Kathai]]''.

==Filmography==

His films include:<ref>{{cite web|title=Other movies by Rajiv |url=http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Kollywood/Rajiv/1502 |publisher=jointscene.com |access-date=2011-10-05 |date=5 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100629142508/http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Kollywood/Rajiv/1502 |archive-date=29 June 2010 }}</ref>

===Actor===

====Tamil====
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*''[[Sivappu Mazhai]]'' (2010)
*''[[Ashoka (2008 film)|Ashoka]]'' (2008)
*''[[Theekuchi]]'' (2008)
*''[[Thodakkam]]'' (2008)
*''[[Amirtham]]'' (2006)
*''[[Thirudi]]'' (2006)
*''[[Thullum Kaalam]]'' (2005)
*''Kaatru Ullavarai'' (2005)
*''[[Thaka Thimi Tha]]'' (2005)
*''[[Devathayai Kanden]]'' (2005)
*''[[Gajendra (film)|Gajendra]]'' (2004)
*''[[Engal Anna]]'' (2004)
*''[[Jayam (2003 film)|Jayam]]'' (2003)
*''Nee Varum Padhaiyellam'' (2003)
*''Nilavil Kalangamillai'' (2003)
*''[[Namma Veetu Kalyanam]]'' (2002)
*''Padum Vanampadi'' (2002)
*''[[En Mana Vaanil]]'' (2002)
*''[[Red (2002 film)|Red]]'' (2002)
*''[[Kasi (film)|Kasi]]'' (2001)
*''[[Manadhai Thirudivittai]]'' (2001)
*''[[Azhagana Naatkal]]'' (2001)
*''[[Vaanchinathan]]'' (2001)
*''[[Love Channel]]'' (2001)
*''[[Citizen (film)|Citizen]]'' (2001)
*''[[Friends (2001 film)|Friends]]'' (2001)
*''[[Vetri Kodi Kattu]]'' (2000)
*''[[Kakkai Siraginilae]]'' (2000)
*''[[Vaanathaippola]]'' (2000)
*''[[Manam Virumbuthe Unnai]]'' (1999)
*''[[Vaalee (1999 film)|Vaali]]'' (1999)
*''[[Kanave Kalaiyadhe]]'' (1999)
*''[[Kaadhal Kavithai]]'' (1998)
*''[[Rathna (film)|Rathna]]'' (1998)
*''[[Kondattam]]'' (1998)
*''Maradha Uravu'' (1997)
*''[[Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga]]'' (1997)
*''[[Vivasaayi Magan]]'' (1997)
*''[[Kadhal Kottai]]'' (1996)
*''[[Mettukudi]]'' (1996)
*''Anbu Magan'' (1995)
*''Thai Thangai Pasam'' (1995)
*''[[Chinna Muthu]]'' (1994)
*''[[Raja Pandi]]'' (1994)
*''[[Ilaignar Ani]]'' (1994)
*''[[Sadhu (film)|Sadhu]]'' (1994)
*''[[Sakthivel]]'' (1994)
*''Siragadikka Aasai'' (1994)
*''[[Enga Veetu Velan]]'' (1992)
*''Ponnukketha Purushan'' (1992)
*''Oorellam Un Pattu'' (1991)
*''[[En Veedu En Kanavar]]'' (1990)
*''Erikkarai Poonkatrey'' (1990)
*''Vazhndhu Kattuvom'' (1990)
*''[[Naanum Indha Ooruthan]]'' (1990)
*[[Thangamana Raasa]] (1989)
*''Adhu Andakkalam'' (1988)
*''Yettikki Potti'' (1988)
*''[[Irandil Ondru]]'' (1988)
*''Kai Koduppal Karpagammbal'' (1988)
*''Poo Poova Poothirukku'' (1987)
*''Gramathu Kiligal'' (1987)
*''Arul Tharum Ayyappan'' (1987)
*''Enga Ooru Pattukaran'' (1987)
*''[[Poo Mazhai Pozhiyuthu]]'' (1987)
*''Ellai Kodu'' (1987)
*''Pirandhen Valarndhen'' (1986)
*''[[Aayiram Kannudayaal]]'' (1986)
*''[[Thazhuvatha Kaigal]]'' (1986)
*''Annai En Deivam'' (1986)
*''[[Enakku Nane Needipathi]]'' (1986)
*''Badhil Solval Badrakali'' (1986)
*''[[Nambinar Keduvathillai]]'' (1986)
*''Nee Thana Andha Kuyil'' (1986)
*''Pookalai Parikkatheergal'' (1986)
*''[[Naanum Oru Thozhilali]]'' (1986)
*''[[Chain Jayapal]]'' (1985)
*''Thendral Thodatha Malar'' (1985)
*''[[Paartha Gnabagam Illayo (film)|Paartha Gnabagam Illayo]]'' (1985)
*''Naan Ungal Rasigan'' (1985)
*''Selvi'' (1985)
*''Kadivalam'' (1985)
*''Kaaki Sattai'' (1985)
*''Nermai'' (1985)
*''Unakkaga Oru Roja'' (1985)
*''Priyamudan Prabhu'' (1984)
*''[[Nerupukkul Eeram]]'' (1984)
*''Yuga Dharmam'' (1983)
*''Ilaya Piravigal'' (1983)
*''Muthu Engal Sothu'' (1983)
*''Urangatha Ninaivugal'' (1983)
*''Samayapurathale Satchi'' (1983)
*''[[Thunai]]'' (1982)
*''Vedikkai Manithargal'' (1982)
*''Nirantharam'' (1982)
*''[[Nadodi Raja]]'' (1982)
*''Kadavulukku Oru Kaditham'' (1982)
*''[[Nizhal Thedum Nenjangal]]'' (1982)
*''Nenjil Oru Ragam'' (1982)
*''Vetri Namathe'' (1982)
*''Anjatha Nenjangal'' (1981)
*''[[Palaivana Solai (1981 film)|Palaivana Solai]]'' (1981)
*''[[Rail Payanangalil]]'' (1981)
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====Malayalam====
*''Collector'' (2011)
*''Udayam'' (2004)
*''[[Sathyam (2004 film)|Sathyam]]'' (2004)
*''Relax'' (2004)
*''[[F. I. R. (1999 film)|F.I.R]]'' (1999) as Narendra Shetty
*''[[Ustaad (1999 film)|Usthaad]]'' (1999) as Yusuf
*''[[Elavamkodu Desam]]'' (1998)

====Kannada====
*''[[Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu]]'' (1983)
*''Lakshmi Kataksha'' (1985)
*''[[Vajramushti]]'' (1985)
*''Yuddha Kanda'' (1989)
*''[[Kollur Kala]]'' (1991)
*''[[Gandugali]]'' (1994)
*''[[Janumada Jodi]]'' (1996)
*''Nammoora Huduga'' (1998)
*''Devathe''

====Telugu====
*''[[Kokilamma]]'' (1983)
*''[[Naa Alludu]]'' (2005)
*''[[Goonda ]]'' (1984)

===Dubbing artist===
*[[Arun Pandian]] for ''[[Raja Muthirai]]'' (1995) and ''[[Asuran (1995 film)|Asuran]]'' (1995)
* [[Mohanlal]] for ''[[Kaalapani (1996 film)|Siraichalai]]'' (1996) and ''[[Aran (film)|Aran]]'' (2006)
* [[Sayaji Shinde]] for the films ''[[Bharathi (2000 film)|Bharathi]]'' (2000) and ''[[Poovellam Un Vasam]]'' (2001)
* [[Raveendran (actor)|Raveendran]] for ''[[Oru Thalai Ragam]]'' (1980) and ''Vasantha Azhaippugal'' (1980)
*[[Bhanuchander]] for ''[[Devi (1999 film)|Devi]]'' (1999)
* [[Krushna Abhishek]] for [[Enge Enadhu Kavithai]] (2002)

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|id=4624385|title=Rajeev}}

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