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Born in [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]], Ramkumar is the eldest son of legendary Tamil actor [[Sivaji Ganesan]] and the older brother of Tamil actor [[Prabhu Ganesan]], Shanti and Thenmozhi. He graduated with a degree in [[business administration]] from Vivekananda College and began working at the production company [[Sivaji Productions]] established by his father.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sivajiproductions.com/Sivaji_Productions___Management.html |title=Sivajiproductions.com |publisher=Sivajiproductions.com |date= |accessdate=2018-04-22}}</ref> | Born in [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]], Ramkumar is the eldest son of legendary Tamil actor [[Sivaji Ganesan]] and the older brother of Tamil actor [[Prabhu Ganesan]], Shanti and Thenmozhi. He graduated with a degree in [[business administration]] from Vivekananda College and began working at the production company [[Sivaji Productions]] established by his father.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sivajiproductions.com/Sivaji_Productions___Management.html |title=Sivajiproductions.com |publisher=Sivajiproductions.com |date= |accessdate=2018-04-22}}</ref> | ||
Ramkumar took over Sivaji Productions after his uncle V. C. Shanmugham had died.<ref name="thehindu.com">{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3613600.ece |title=Grand re-entry |work=The Hindu |access-date=7 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130014256/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3613600.ece |archive-date=30 November 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The company is being led by Ramkumar along with his brother Prabhu.<ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/66726.html</ref> The most notable production under Ramkumar remains the blockbuster ''[[Chandramukhi]]'' in 2005. In 2009, the brothers produced the film ''[[Aasal]]'' starring [[Ajith Kumar]].<ref name="Filmphoto3">{{cite web|author=|year=2009|title= | Ramkumar took over Sivaji Productions after his uncle V. C. Shanmugham had died.<ref name="thehindu.com">{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3613600.ece |title=Grand re-entry |work=The Hindu |access-date=7 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130014256/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3613600.ece |archive-date=30 November 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The company is being led by Ramkumar along with his brother Prabhu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/66726.html|title = Tamil Cinema News | Tamil Movie Reviews | Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil}}</ref> The most notable production under Ramkumar remains the blockbuster ''[[Chandramukhi]]'' in 2005. In 2009, the brothers produced the film ''[[Aasal]]'' starring [[Ajith Kumar]].<ref name="Filmphoto3">{{cite web|author=|year=2009|title='Asal' to see 500 screens|publisher=IndiaGlitz|accessdate=15 January 2010|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/53561.html}}</ref> Ramkumar has also acted in a couple of scenes, playing notable supporting roles in ''Aruvadai Naal'' and ''[[My Dear Marthandan]]'', both starring Prabhu. He appeared as one of the antagonists in director [[S. Shankar|Shankar]]'s ''[[I (film)|I]]''.<ref name="thehindu.com"/> | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Ramkumar has been married twice. His first marriage was to Kannamal. They have 3 sons, [[Dushyanth Ramkumar|Dushyanth]] who works with Sivaji Productions and has acted in the Tamil films ''Success'' and ''Machi'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam/interview.php?id=13248392&cid=2408 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140412170241/http://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam/interview.php?id=13248392&cid=2408 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2014-04-12 |title=Welcome to |publisher=Sify.com |date=2007-01-20 |accessdate=2018-04-22}}</ref> and twins Dharshan and Rishyan. | Ramkumar has been married twice. His first marriage was to Kannamal. They have 3 sons, [[Dushyanth Ramkumar|Dushyanth]] who works with Sivaji Productions and has acted in the Tamil films ''Success'' and ''Machi'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam/interview.php?id=13248392&cid=2408 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140412170241/http://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam/interview.php?id=13248392&cid=2408 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2014-04-12 |title=Welcome to |publisher=Sify.com |date=2007-01-20 |accessdate=2018-04-22}}</ref> and twins Dharshan and Rishyan. | ||
His second marriage was to Meenakshi, [[Sripriya]]'s elder sister. They have 2 sons, Vishnu and [[Shivaji Dev]], who has starred in the films ''[[Singakutty]]'', Puthumughangal Thervai and Nandhanam.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ramkumar-ganesan-s-son-sivaji-is-back-news-tamil-megkaKfgffc.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406214038/http://www.sify.com/movies/ramkumar-ganesan-s-son-sivaji-is-back-news-tamil-megkaKfgffc.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-04-06 |title=Ramkumar Ganesan | His second marriage was to Meenakshi, [[Sripriya]]'s elder sister. They have 2 sons, Vishnu and [[Shivaji Dev]], who has starred in the films ''[[Singakutty]]'', Puthumughangal Thervai and Nandhanam.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ramkumar-ganesan-s-son-sivaji-is-back-news-tamil-megkaKfgffc.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406214038/http://www.sify.com/movies/ramkumar-ganesan-s-son-sivaji-is-back-news-tamil-megkaKfgffc.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-04-06 |title=Ramkumar Ganesan's son Sivaji is back |publisher=Sify.com |date= |accessdate=2018-04-22}}</ref> Meenakshi died in 2016. | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| Born | Ramkumar 12 January 1955 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film producer, actor |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata party (2021) |
| Spouse(s) | Kannamal Meenakshi (deceased in 2016) |
| Children | Dushyanth Dharshan Rishyan Vishnu Shivaji Dev |
| Parent(s) | Sivaji Ganesan (father) Kamala (mother) |
| Relatives | Prabhu Ganesan (brother) Vikram Prabhu (nephew) |
Ramkumar Ganesan (born 12 January 1955) is an Indian film producer and actor. He is the head of Sivaji Productions, a film productions company that has produced several films, particularly featuring his father Sivaji Ganesan or his younger brother Prabhu Ganesan.
Career
Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Ramkumar is the eldest son of legendary Tamil actor Sivaji Ganesan and the older brother of Tamil actor Prabhu Ganesan, Shanti and Thenmozhi. He graduated with a degree in business administration from Vivekananda College and began working at the production company Sivaji Productions established by his father.[1]
Ramkumar took over Sivaji Productions after his uncle V. C. Shanmugham had died.[2] The company is being led by Ramkumar along with his brother Prabhu.[3] The most notable production under Ramkumar remains the blockbuster Chandramukhi in 2005. In 2009, the brothers produced the film Aasal starring Ajith Kumar.[4] Ramkumar has also acted in a couple of scenes, playing notable supporting roles in Aruvadai Naal and My Dear Marthandan, both starring Prabhu. He appeared as one of the antagonists in director Shankar's I.[2]
Personal life
Ramkumar has been married twice. His first marriage was to Kannamal. They have 3 sons, Dushyanth who works with Sivaji Productions and has acted in the Tamil films Success and Machi,[5] and twins Dharshan and Rishyan.
His second marriage was to Meenakshi, Sripriya's elder sister. They have 2 sons, Vishnu and Shivaji Dev, who has starred in the films Singakutty, Puthumughangal Thervai and Nandhanam.[6] Meenakshi died in 2016.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Aruvadai Naal | Father Vicent Parker Soosai | Tamil | |
| 1990 | My Dear Marthandan | Tamil | ||
| 2005 | Chandramukhi | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 2015 | I | Indrakumar | Tamil | |
| 2019 | LKG | Bhojappan | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Boomerang | Akash | Tamil |
- As producer
- Aasal (2010)
- Chandramukhi (2005)
- Kalaignan (1993)
References
- ↑ "Sivajiproductions.com". Sivajiproductions.com. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Grand re-entry". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 November 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
- ↑ "Tamil Cinema News | Tamil Movie Reviews | Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil".
- ↑ "'Asal' to see 500 screens". IndiaGlitz. 2009. Retrieved 15 January 2010.
- ↑ "Welcome to". Sify.com. 20 January 2007. Archived from the original on 12 April 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ↑ "Ramkumar Ganesan's son Sivaji is back". Sify.com. Archived from the original on 6 April 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2018.