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The son of dance choreographer Seenu, Ashwanth Thilak studies for a career in hotel management before entering the film industry.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiRp9jX-3TM|title=Respect your father always: Tilak|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref> Ashwanth Thilak began his career as an actor by appearing in T. K. Bose's romantic drama ''[[Kodaikanal (film)|Kodaikanal]]'' (2008) alongside [[Shamna Kasim|Poorna]]. The film had a low key opening at the box office and won Thilak mixed reviews about his performance. While a critic from KollywoodToday.com wrote he gives a "matured performance" and that "he emotes straight from his shoulders with no flaw", while a reviewer from ThaIndia.com stated Thilak "worsens the proceedings with a listless performance".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/kodaikanal-a-good-beginning-ends-up-half-done-tamil-film-review_100119813.html|title='Kodaikanal' - a good beginning ends up half-done (Tamil Film Review)|website=Thaindian News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/reviews/review-kodaikanal/|title=Review - Kodaikanal|date=26 November 2008}}</ref> Thilak then worked on [[Mani Ratnam]]'s epic adventure film ''[[Raavanan]]'', portraying Velan, the fiancé of the character portrayed by [[Priyamani]]. Featuring in an ensemble cast with [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]], [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]] and [[Aishwarya Rai]], ''Raavanan'' won critical and commercial acclaim upon release.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7_d9XHAUFB8C | The son of dance choreographer Seenu, Ashwanth Thilak studies for a career in hotel management before entering the film industry.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiRp9jX-3TM|title=Respect your father always: Tilak|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref> Ashwanth Thilak began his career as an actor by appearing in T. K. Bose's romantic drama ''[[Kodaikanal (film)|Kodaikanal]]'' (2008) alongside [[Shamna Kasim|Poorna]]. The film had a low key opening at the box office and won Thilak mixed reviews about his performance. While a critic from KollywoodToday.com wrote he gives a "matured performance" and that "he emotes straight from his shoulders with no flaw", while a reviewer from ThaIndia.com stated Thilak "worsens the proceedings with a listless performance".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/kodaikanal-a-good-beginning-ends-up-half-done-tamil-film-review_100119813.html|title='Kodaikanal' - a good beginning ends up half-done (Tamil Film Review)|website=Thaindian News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/reviews/review-kodaikanal/|title=Review - Kodaikanal|date=26 November 2008}}</ref> Thilak then worked on [[Mani Ratnam]]'s epic adventure film ''[[Raavanan (2010 film)|Raavanan]]'', portraying Velan, the fiancé of the character portrayed by [[Priyamani]]. Featuring in an ensemble cast with [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]], [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]] and [[Aishwarya Rai]], ''Raavanan'' won critical and commercial acclaim upon release.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7_d9XHAUFB8C&dq=raavanan+%22velan%22&pg=PT515|title=Conversations with Mani Ratnam|first=Baradwaj|last=Rangan|date=10 December 2013|publisher=Penguin UK|isbn=9788184756906|via=Google Books}}</ref> | ||
He also went on to feature in the shelved ''Neengatha Ninaivugal'' and in Muthuramalincoln's ''[[Snehavin Kadhalarkal]]'' (2014) as one of the four lead actors opposite [[Krithi Shetty]]. Furthermore, Thilak has made further film appearances in ''[[Climax (2013 film)|Climax]]'' (2013) and ''[[Nayaki|Nayagi]]'' (2016).<ref name="auto"/> Apart from films, Thilak has moved on to work in television serials, notably appearing in ''[[Vamsam (TV series)|Vamsam]]''. | He also went on to feature in the shelved ''Neengatha Ninaivugal'' and in Muthuramalincoln's ''[[Snehavin Kadhalarkal]]'' (2014) as one of the four lead actors opposite [[Krithi Shetty]]. Furthermore, Thilak has made further film appearances in ''[[Climax (2013 film)|Climax]]'' (2013) and ''[[Nayaki|Nayagi]]'' (2016).<ref name="auto"/> Apart from films, Thilak has moved on to work in television serials, notably appearing in ''[[Vamsam (TV series)|Vamsam]]''. | ||
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|[[Azhagi (TV series)|Azhagi]] | |||
|Nandhakumar (Nandha) | |||
|rowspan="3" |[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] | |||
|rowspan="6" |[[Tamil language|Tamil]] | |||
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| | | 2013–2014 ||''[[Thendral]]'' || Avinash | ||
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| | | 2014–2017 || ''[[Vamsam (TV series)|Vamsam]]'' || Muthu / Kaathmuthu | ||
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| | | 2017–2018 || ''[[Poove Poochudava (TV series)|Poove Poochudava]]'' || Karthik || [[Zee Tamil]] | ||
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| | | 2017–2019 || ''[[Nenjam Marappathillai (TV series)|Nenjam Marappathillai]]'' || Arjun || [[Star Vijay]] | ||
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| | | 2018 || ''Nalam Nalamariya Aaval'' || Satya || [[Raj TV]] | ||
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| | | 2019 || ''[[Bharya (TV series)|Bharya]]'' || Nandan || [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]] || [[Malayalam]] | ||
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|2019–2020||''[[ | | rowspan="2" |2019–2020 || ''[[Run (Indian TV series)|Run]]'' || Prabhu || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] || rowspan="4" |[[Tamil language|Tamil]] | ||
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|2020–Present||''[[Vanathai Pola (TV series)|Vanathai Pola]]''|| Vetri||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]|| | | ''[[Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum (TV series)|Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum]]'' || Saravanan || [[Star Vijay]] | ||
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|2020–Present || ''[[Vanathai Pola (TV series)|Vanathai Pola]]'' || Vetri || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] | |||
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|2022–Present || ''[[Namma Madurai Sisters]]'' || || [[Colors Tamil]] | |||
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| 2008 || ''[[Poo (film)|Poo]]'' || Thangarasu's friend || | | 2008 || ''[[Poo (film)|Poo]]'' || Thangarasu's friend || | ||
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| 2010 || ''[[Raavanan]]'' || Velan || | | 2010 || ''[[Raavanan (2010 film)|Raavanan]]'' || Velan || | ||
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| 2013 || ''[[Climax (2013 film)|Climax]]'' || || Malayalam film | | 2013 || ''[[Climax (2013 film)|Climax]]'' || || Malayalam film | ||
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| 2015 ||''[[Enakkul Oruvan (2015 film)|Enakkul Oruvan]]'' || Background dancer in song "Endi Ippadi" || | | 2015 ||''[[Enakkul Oruvan (2015 film)|Enakkul Oruvan]]'' || Background dancer in song "Endi Ippadi" || | ||
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| | | 2016 || ''[[Inba Nila]]'' || || | ||
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| 2016 ||''[[Nayaki|Nayagi]]'' || | |||
| 2016 || ''[[Nayaki|Nayagi]]'' | |||
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| 2018 || ''[[Puthiya Bruce Lee]]'' || Thilak || | | 2018 || ''[[Puthiya Bruce Lee]]'' || Thilak || | ||
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Ashwanth Thilak | |
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| Born | 21 November 1987 Chennai, India |
| Other names | Thilak |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–Present |
Ashwanth Thilak is an Indian television actor, who has appeared in Tamil language films and television serials.[1]
Career[edit | edit source]
The son of dance choreographer Seenu, Ashwanth Thilak studies for a career in hotel management before entering the film industry.[2] Ashwanth Thilak began his career as an actor by appearing in T. K. Bose's romantic drama Kodaikanal (2008) alongside Poorna. The film had a low key opening at the box office and won Thilak mixed reviews about his performance. While a critic from KollywoodToday.com wrote he gives a "matured performance" and that "he emotes straight from his shoulders with no flaw", while a reviewer from ThaIndia.com stated Thilak "worsens the proceedings with a listless performance".[3][4] Thilak then worked on Mani Ratnam's epic adventure film Raavanan, portraying Velan, the fiancé of the character portrayed by Priyamani. Featuring in an ensemble cast with Vikram, Prithviraj and Aishwarya Rai, Raavanan won critical and commercial acclaim upon release.[5]
He also went on to feature in the shelved Neengatha Ninaivugal and in Muthuramalincoln's Snehavin Kadhalarkal (2014) as one of the four lead actors opposite Krithi Shetty. Furthermore, Thilak has made further film appearances in Climax (2013) and Nayagi (2016).[1] Apart from films, Thilak has moved on to work in television serials, notably appearing in Vamsam.
He played one of the leads in the serials Nenjam Marappathillai and Bharya.[6][7][8] He played a supporting role in the television serial Run.[9]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2016 | Azhagi | Nandhakumar (Nandha) | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2013–2014 | Thendral | Avinash | ||
| 2014–2017 | Vamsam | Muthu / Kaathmuthu | ||
| 2017–2018 | Poove Poochudava | Karthik | Zee Tamil | |
| 2017–2019 | Nenjam Marappathillai | Arjun | Star Vijay | |
| 2018 | Nalam Nalamariya Aaval | Satya | Raj TV | |
| 2019 | Bharya | Nandan | Asianet | Malayalam |
| 2019–2020 | Run | Prabhu | Sun TV | Tamil |
| Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum | Saravanan | Star Vijay | ||
| 2020–Present | Vanathai Pola | Vetri | Sun TV | |
| 2022–Present | Namma Madurai Sisters | Colors Tamil |
Films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Malaikottai | Background dancer | |
| 2008 | Kodaikanal | Surya | |
| 2008 | Poo | Thangarasu's friend | |
| 2010 | Raavanan | Velan | |
| 2013 | Climax | Malayalam film | |
| 2013 | Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya | Background dancer in song "Aasaiye Alai" | |
| 2014 | Snehavin Kadhalarkal | Chinnu | |
| 2015 | Enakkul Oruvan | Background dancer in song "Endi Ippadi" | |
| 2016 | Inba Nila | ||
| 2016 | Nayagi | ||
| 2018 | Puthiya Bruce Lee | Thilak | |
| 2018 | Sarkar | Reporter | |
| 2018 | Kaatrin Mozhi | ||
| 2018 | Kaala | Background dancer in song "Thanga Sela" | |
| 2019 | Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum | Motorbike Driver | |
| 2019 | Oh! Baby | Background dancer in song "O Baby" | Telugu film |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Thilak (actor) profile with bio". onenov. Archived from the original on 26 September 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ↑ "Respect your father always: Tilak" – via www.youtube.com.
- ↑ "'Kodaikanal' - a good beginning ends up half-done (Tamil Film Review)". Thaindian News.
- ↑ "Review - Kodaikanal". 26 November 2008.
- ↑ Rangan, Baradwaj (10 December 2013). Conversations with Mani Ratnam. Penguin UK. ISBN 9788184756906 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Nenjam Marappathillai actress Sowmya Rao Nadig urges co-star Ashwanth Thilak to quit smoking; shares a thought-provoking video - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Nenjam Marappathillai fame Ashwanth Thilak becomes emotional; here's why - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Nenjam Marappathillai actor Ashwanth Thilak is a fitness pro; see video - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Ashwanth Thilak celebrates birthday with co-stars Chaya Singh and Krishna on the sets of his show 'Run' - Times of India". The Times of India.