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{{short description|Indian actor (born 1955)}}
{{short description|Indian actor (born 1950)}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name         = Janagaraj
| name               = Janagaraj
| image       =  
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| caption     =  
| caption           = Janagaraj at an event
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1955|05|19}}
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1955|05|29}}
| birth_place = [[Chennai, Tamil Nadu]], India
| birth_place       = [[Madras]], [[Madras State]] (now [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]]), India
| death_date   =  
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| death_place =  
| death_place       =  
| years_active = 1978-2008<br>2018-2019
| years_active       = 1978–2008<br />2018-present
| occupation   = Actor
| occupation         = Actor, comedian
| spouse            = Malathi
| children          = 1
}}
}}
'''Janagaraj''' is an Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]] actor. He has acted in over 200 predominantly in [[Tamil cinema]] as a comedian or in supporting roles. He also starred in few [[Malayalam]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Hindi]] films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://silverscreenindia.com/movies/features/janagaraj-interview-96-dha-dha-87/|title=‘I’m In A Reckless Mood, I Want To Showcase Something Different’: A Conversation With Actor Janagaraj|date=3 October 2018}}</ref>


==Early life==
'''Janagaraj''' is an Indian actor who has appeared in over 240 films predominantly in [[Tamil cinema]] as a comedian or in supporting roles. He has also starred in a few [[Malayalam]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Hindi]] films. He was one of the top comedians in the Tamil industry during 1980s and 90s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://silverscreenindia.com/movies/features/janagaraj-interview-96-dha-dha-87/|title='I'm In A Reckless Mood, I Want To Showcase Something Different': A Conversation With Actor Janagaraj|date=3 October 2018|access-date=9 June 2020|archive-date=20 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520213255/https://silverscreenindia.com/movies/features/janagaraj-interview-96-dha-dha-87/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Janagaraj was born to Vadivelu and Muthulakshmi in Chennai [[Tamil Nadu]]. He joined the Auditor General's Office as a Junior Division Clerk in 1976 and worked part-time as a theatre artist and a stage artist due to his desire to act and perform. He was friendly with [[Delhi Ganesh]], another AGS employee who remains his closest friend to date.
 
== Early life ==
Janagaraj was born to Vadivelu and Muthulakshmi in Chennai [[Tamil Nadu]]. He joined the Auditor General's Office as a Junior Division Clerk in 1976 and worked part-time as a theatre artist and a stage artist due to his desire to act and perform. He was friendly with [[Delhi Ganesh]], another AGS employee who remained his closest lifelong friend.


Janagaraj joined Director Bharathiraja as his unofficial assistant. After seeing his talent during the shooting of ''[[Kizhake Pogum Rail]]'', Bharathiraja gave him the chance to act as a [[Brahmin]] in the same movie. Later in [[Puthiya Vaarpugal]], Bharathiraja gave Janagaraj another sensational character as a minor boy of the villain (G. Srinivasan). Janagaraj had acted with a trouser and baniyan for that movie.
Janagaraj joined Director Bharathiraja as his unofficial assistant. After seeing his talent during the shooting of ''[[Kizhake Pogum Rail]]'', Bharathiraja gave him the chance to act as a [[Brahmin]] in the same movie. Later in [[Puthiya Vaarpugal]], Bharathiraja gave Janagaraj another sensational character as a minor boy of the villain (G. Srinivasan). Janagaraj had acted with a trouser and baniyan for that movie.
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Janagaraj found his break in 1980 in [[Bharathiraja]]'s ''[[Nizhalgal]]'' and was among the most wanted comedians, having shared roles with major film stars like [[Sivakumar]], [[Rajinikanth]], [[Kamal Haasan]], [[Ramki (actor)|Ramki]], [[Sivaji Ganesan]] and with major film directors like [[Mani Ratnam]], [[K. Balachander]] and [[Suresh Krishna (director)|Suresh Krishna]].
Janagaraj found his break in 1980 in [[Bharathiraja]]'s ''[[Nizhalgal]]'' and was among the most wanted comedians, having shared roles with major film stars like [[Sivakumar]], [[Rajinikanth]], [[Kamal Haasan]], [[Ramki (actor)|Ramki]], [[Sivaji Ganesan]] and with major film directors like [[Mani Ratnam]], [[K. Balachander]] and [[Suresh Krishna (director)|Suresh Krishna]].


==Film career==
== Film career ==


===Beginning===
=== Beginning ===
In 1978, he was introduced by director [[Bharathiraja]] in ''[[Kizhake Pogum Rail]]'' and he continued to give chance to him in his films ''[[Puthiya Vaarpugal]]'' (1979), ''[[Kaadhal Oviyam]]'' (1982) and ''[[Oru Kaidhiyin Diary]]'' (1985).
In 1978, he was introduced by director [[Bharathiraja]] in ''[[Kizhake Pogum Rail]]'' and he continued to give chance to him in his films ''[[Puthiya Vaarpugal]]'' (1979), ''[[Kaadhal Oviyam]]'' (1982) and ''[[Oru Kaidhiyin Diary]]'' (1985).


Janagaraj's career however spun to silver in the 1980s. Starting with ''[[Nizhalgal]]'' (1980), continuing in ''[[Sindhu Bhairavi (film)|Sindhu Bhairavi]]'' (1985), ''[[Palaivana Rojakkal]]'' (1986), ''[[Muthal Vasantham]]'' (1986), ''[[Agni Natchathiram]]'' (1988), ''[[Rajadhi Raja (1989 film)|Rajadhi Raja]]'' (1989) and ''[[Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989 film)|Apoorva Sagodharargal]]'' (1989). Janagaraj became a popular comedian in Tamil films. He is known for his peculiar voice and face expression. He has also acted in supporting roles in films like ''[[Nayakan]]'' (1987), ''[[Kizhakku Vasal]]'' (1990), ''[[Annamalai (film)|Annamalai]]'' (1992) and ''[[Baashha]]'' (1995). He was main sidekick for [[Kamal Haasan]] and [[Rajinikanth]] in 80s and early 90s films. [[Suruli Rajan]]'s untimely death pushed him to forefront for roles that demanded comedy as well as character support.
Janagaraj's career however spun to silver in the 1980s. Starting with ''[[Nizhalgal]]'' (1980), continuing in ''[[Sindhu Bhairavi (film)|Sindhu Bhairavi]]'' (1985), ''[[Palaivana Rojakkal]]'' (1986), ''[[Muthal Vasantham]]'' (1986), ''[[Agni Natchathiram]]'' (1988), ''[[Rajadhi Raja (1989 film)|Rajadhi Raja]]'' (1989) and ''[[Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989 film)|Apoorva Sagodharargal]]'' (1989). Janagaraj became a popular comedian in Tamil films. He is known for his peculiar voice and face expression. He has also acted in supporting roles in films like ''[[Nayakan]]'' (1987), ''[[Kizhakku Vasal]]'' (1990), ''[[Annaamalai]]'' (1992) and ''[[Baashha]]'' (1995). He was main sidekick for [[Kamal Haasan]] and [[Rajinikanth]] in 80s and early 90s films. [[Suruli Rajan]]'s untimely death pushed him to forefront for roles that demanded comedy as well as character support.


===Later years===
=== Later years ===
His latest roles were in ''[[King (2002 film)|King]]'' (2002), ''[[Aayutha Ezhuthu]]'' (2004) and ''[[M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi]]'' (2004) as supporting roles. He acted a negative role in ''[[Aayudham (2005 film)|Aayudham]]'' (2005). After a hiatus, Janagaraj made his acting comeback with ''[[96 (film)|96]]'' (2018) and ''[[Dha Dha 87]]'' (2019).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/janagaraj-back-to-tamil-cinema-with-vijay-sethupathi’s-’96’-news-tamil-rihkQBfeddbfh.html|title=Janagaraj back to Tamil cinema with Vijay Sethupathi’s ’96’|website=Sify}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/Back-with-a-bang/article16937502.ece|title=Back with a bang|first=K. V.|last=Vasudevan|date=24 December 2016|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
His latest roles were in ''[[King (2002 film)|King]]'' (2002), ''[[Aayutha Ezhuthu]]'' (2004) and ''[[M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi]]'' (2004) as supporting roles. He acted a negative role in ''[[Aayudham (2005 film)|Aayudham]]'' (2005). After a hiatus, Janagaraj made his acting comeback with ''[[96 (film)|96]]'' (2018) and ''[[Dha Dha 87]]'' (2019).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/janagaraj-back-to-tamil-cinema-with-vijay-sethupathi’s-’96’-news-tamil-rihkQBfeddbfh.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808004714/http://www.sify.com/movies/janagaraj-back-to-tamil-cinema-with-vijay-sethupathi%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9996%E2%80%99-news-tamil-rihkQBfeddbfh.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 August 2017|title=Janagaraj back to Tamil cinema with Vijay Sethupathi's '96'|website=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/Back-with-a-bang/article16937502.ece|title=Back with a bang|first=K. V.|last=Vasudevan|newspaper=The Hindu |date=24 December 2016|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>


==Award==
== Award ==
* [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Character Artiste (Male)]] for – ''[[King (2002 film)|King]]'' (2002)
* [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Character Artiste (Male)]] for – ''[[King (2002 film)|King]]'' (2002)


==Filmography==
== Filmography ==
 
===Tamil films===
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
|- style="text-align:center;"
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| 1978 || ''[[Kizhake Pogum Rail]]'' || Panchayat Member ||
| 1978 || ''[[Kizhake Pogum Rail]]'' || Panchayat Member ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|1979 || ''[[Suvarilladha Chiththirangal]]'' || ||
|rowspan="2"|1979 || ''[[Suvarilladha Chiththirangal]]'' || Palanisamy ||
|-
|-
|''[[Puthiya Vaarpugal]]'' || Periyavar's son ||
|''[[Puthiya Vaarpugal]]'' || Periyavar's son ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="3"| 1980 || ''[[Kallukkul Eeram]]'' || ||
| rowspan="3" | 1980 || ''[[Kallukkul Eeram]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Red Rose (1980 film)|Red Rose]]'' || || [[Hindi]] film
|''[[Ilamai Kolam]]'' || Suresh's friend ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Nizhalgal]]'' || Moneylender ||
| ''[[Nizhalgal]]'' || Moneylender ||
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| ''[[Pakkathu Veetu Roja]]'' || ||
| ''[[Pakkathu Veetu Roja]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="5"| 1983 ||''[[Paayum Puli (1983 film)|Paayum Puli]]'' || ||
| rowspan="5"| 1983 ||''[[Paayum Puli (1983 film)|Paayum Puli]]'' || Chinnasamy ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Mann Vasanai (film)|Mann Vasanai]]'' || ||
| ''[[Mann Vasanai (film)|Mann Vasanai]]'' || School Teacher ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ilamai Kaalangal]]'' || ||
| ''[[Ilamai Kaalangal]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey]]'' || ||
| ''[[Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey]]'' || Fake doctor ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Dhooram Adhighamillai]]'' || ||
| ''[[Dhooram Adhighamillai]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Nooravathu Naal]]'' || John ||
| ''[[Nooravathu Naal]]'' || John ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Thambikku Entha Ooru]]'' || ||
| ''[[Thambikku Entha Ooru]]'' || Ramaiya ||
|-
|-
|''[[Pudhumai Penn (1984 film)|Pudhumai Penn]]'' || ||
|''[[Pudhumai Penn (1984 film)|Pudhumai Penn]]'' || ||
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| ''Unga Veetu Pillai'' || ||
| ''Unga Veetu Pillai'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Iru Medhaigal]]'' || ||
| ''[[Iru Medhaigal]]'' || Mahesh ||
|-
|-
| ''Vai Sollil Veeranadi'' || ||
| ''Vai Sollil Veeranadi'' || ||
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| ''[[Uyarndha Ullam]]'' || Mani ||
| ''[[Uyarndha Ullam]]'' || Mani ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Muthal Mariyathai]]'' || ||
| ''[[Muthal Mariyathai]]'' || Rope-spinner ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Marudhani]]'' || ||
| ''[[Marudhani]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Sri Raghavendra]]'' || St. Sudeendrar's disciple ||
| ''[[Sri Raghavendra]]'' || St. Sudeendrar's disciple ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Puthiya Theerpu]]'' || ||
| ''[[Puthiya Theerpu]]'' || Constable ||
|-
|-
| ''Thiramai'' || ||
| ''Thiramai'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Padikkadavan (1985 film)|Padikkadavan]]'' ||Kabali
| ''[[Padikkadavan (1985 film)|Padikkadavan]]'' || Kabali ||
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Sindhu Bhairavi (film)|Sindhu Bhairavi]]'' || Tambura Musician ||
| ''[[Sindhu Bhairavi (film)|Sindhu Bhairavi]]'' || Tambura Musician ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Aan Paavam]]'' ||Kanagaraj
| ''[[Aan Paavam]]'' || Kanagaraj ||
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="10"| 1986 ||''[[Vikram (1986 Tamil film)|Vikram]]'' || Dubash Translator ||
| rowspan="11"| 1986 ||''[[Vikram (1986 Tamil film)|Vikram]]'' || Dubash Translator ||
|-
|-
| ''Selvakku'' || ||
| ''Selvakku'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''Marakka Matten'' || ||
| ''Marakka Matten'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Neethana Antha Kuyil]]'' ||||
|-
|-
| ''[[Anandha Kanneer]]'' || ||
| ''[[Anandha Kanneer]]'' || ||
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| rowspan="15"|1987 || ''[[Kadhal Parisu]]'' || Malini's uncle ||
| rowspan="15"|1987 || ''[[Kadhal Parisu]]'' || Malini's uncle ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Raja Mariyadhai]]'' || ||
| ''[[Raja Mariyadhai]]'' || Hanumanthu ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kudumbam Oru Koyil]]'' || ||
| ''[[Kudumbam Oru Koyil]]'' || ||
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| ''Kaadhal Viduthalai'' ||  ||
| ''Kaadhal Viduthalai'' ||  ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Theertha Karaiyinile]]'' || ||
| ''[[Theertha Karaiyinile]]'' || Panchayat ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Nayakan]]'' || Selvam ||
| ''[[Nayakan]]'' || Selvam ||
|-
|-
| ''Pookkal Vidum Thoothu'' || ||
| ''[[Pookkal Vidum Thudhu]]'' || Murugesan ||
|-
|-
| ''Neram Nalla Irukku '' || ||
| ''Neram Nalla Irukku '' || ||
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| ''[[Vedham Pudhithu]]'' || Vaidehi's Suitor ||
| ''[[Vedham Pudhithu]]'' || Vaidehi's Suitor ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="20"|1988 || ''[[Annanagar Mudhal Theru]]'' || ||
| rowspan="20"|1988 || ''[[Annanagar Mudhal Theru]]'' || Madhavan ||
|-
|-
| ''Paimara Kappal'' || ||
| ''Paimara Kappal'' || ||
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| ''[[Poovukkul Boogambam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Poovukkul Boogambam]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Urimai Geetham]]'' || ||
| ''[[Urimai Geetham]]'' || Ezhumalai ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ullathil Nalla Ullam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Ullathil Nalla Ullam]]'' || Michael Raj's father ||
|-
|-
| ''[[En Bommukutty Ammavukku]]'' || Lawyer ||
| ''[[En Bommukutty Ammavukku]]'' || Lawyer ||
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| ''[[Therkathi Kallan]]'' || Pandian ||
| ''[[Therkathi Kallan]]'' || Pandian ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ganam Courtar Avargale]]'' || ||
| ''[[Ganam Courtar Avargale]]'' || Baski's mentor ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Manasukkul Mathappu]]'' || Vasu ||
| ''[[Manasukkul Mathappu]]'' || Vasu ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Jeeva (1988 film)|Jeeva]]'' || ||
| ''[[Jeeva (1988 film)|Jeeva]]'' || Dilli ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Soora Samhaaram]]'' || ||
| ''[[Soora Samhaaram]]'' || Jana ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Unnal Mudiyum Thambi]]'' || ||
| ''[[Unnal Mudiyum Thambi]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Nallavan (1988 film)|Nallavan]]'' || Madhu ||
| ''[[Nallavan (1988 film)|Nallavan]]'' || Madhu ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Sathya (1988 film)|Sathya]]'' || ||
| ''[[Sathya (1988 film)|Sathya]]'' || Naidu ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kodi Parakuthu]]'' || ||
| ''[[Kodi Parakuthu]]'' || Chinna Dhadha ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kaliyugam (1988 film)|Kaliyugam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Kaliyugam (1988 film)|Kaliyugam]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Paravaigal Palavitham]]'' || ||
| ''[[Paravaigal Palavitham]]'' || Shiva ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Puthiya Vaanam]]'' || Pattabi ||
| ''[[Puthiya Vaanam]]'' || Pattabi ||
|-
|-
|''[[Nethiyadi]]''
|''[[Nethiyadi]]'' || Mysore Manikam ||
|
|-
|
| rowspan="22" |1989 || ''[[Poo Manam]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="20"|1989 || ''Oru Thottil Sabatham'' || ||
| ''Oru Thottil Sabatham'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Nalaya Manithan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Nalaya Manithan]]'' || Sergeant Shekar ||
|-
|-
| ''[[En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan]]'' || Lawyer ||
| ''[[En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan]]'' || Lawyer ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Thaai Naadu]]'' || ||
| ''[[Thaai Naadu]]'' || Samuel ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Vaai Kozhuppu]]'' || ||
| ''[[Vaai Kozhuppu]]'' || Baskar ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Varusham Padhinaaru]]'' || Rajamani ||
| ''[[Varusham Padhinaaru]]'' || Rajamani ||
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| ''Moodu Manthiram'' || ||
| ''Moodu Manthiram'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Rajadhi Raja (1989 film)|Rajadhi Raja]]'' || ||
| ''[[Rajadhi Raja (1989 film)|Rajadhi Raja]]'' || Sethupathi ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Paattukku Oru Thalaivan]]'' || Vicky ||
| ''[[Paattukku Oru Thalaivan]]'' || Vicky ||
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|-
|-
| ''Oru Thottil Sabadham'' || ||
| ''Oru Thottil Sabadham'' || ||
|-
|''[[Varusham 16]]'' || Rajamani ||
|-
|-
| ''Manidhan Marivittan'' || ||
| ''Manidhan Marivittan'' || ||
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| ''[[Vetri Vizha]]'' || Cameo appearance ||
| ''[[Vetri Vizha]]'' || Cameo appearance ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal]]'' || Jolly ||
| ''[[Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (film)|Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal]]'' || Jolly ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Thiruppu Munai]]'' || Pichandi ||
| ''[[Thiruppu Munai]]'' || Pichandi ||
|-
|-
| ''Ponnu Parkka Poren'' || ||
| ''[[Ponnu Pakka Poren]]'' || Balu ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="21"|1990 || ''[[Idhaya Thamarai]]'' || Absence of mind man ||
| rowspan="18"|1990 || ''[[Idhaya Thamarai]]'' || Absence of mind man ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Panakkaran]]'' || ||
| ''[[Panakkaran]]'' || Sabapathy ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Pachai Kodi]]'' || ||
| ''[[Pachai Kodi]]'' || Kandasaamy ||
|-
|-
| ''[[No.20 Madras Mail]]'' || Murukesan || [[Malayalam]] film
| ''[[Arangetra Velai]]'' || Naidu ||
|-
| ''[[Arangetra Velai]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Seetha (1990 film)|Seetha]]'' || Boopathy's father ||
| ''[[Seetha (1990 film)|Seetha]]'' || Boopathy's father ||
|-
| ''[[Urudhi Mozhi]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari]]'' || Police Inspector || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film
|-
|-
| ''[[Nila Pennae]]'' || ||
| ''[[Nila Pennae]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kizhakku Vasal]]'' || ||
| ''[[Aarathi Edungadi]]'' || Kaaliyapatti Ramasamy ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Aarathi Edungadi]]'' || ||
| ''Seetha Geetha'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Vellaiya Thevan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Vellaiya Thevan]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Sathan Sollai Thattathe]]'' || ||
| ''[[Sathan Sollai Thattathe]]'' || Gopinath ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Vaigasi Poranthachu]]'' || ||
| ''[[Kizhakku Vasal]]'' || Thayamma's father ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kizhakku Vasal]]'' || ||
| ''[[Anjali (1990 film)|Anjali]]'' || Watchman ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Anjali (1990 film)|Anjali]]'' || ||
| ''[[Keladi Kanmani]]'' || Adaikkalam ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Keladi Kanmani]]'' || ||
| ''[[Nee Sirithaal Deepavali]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''Nee Sirithal Deepavali'' || ||
| ''[[Vaigasi Poranthachu]]'' || Chinnarasu ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Vaigasi Poranthachu]]'' || ||
| ''[[Urudhi Mozhi]]'' || Jagan ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Raja Kaiya Vacha]]'' || Raghu ||
| ''[[Raja Kaiya Vacha]]'' || Raghu ||
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| ''Pudhiya Sarithiram'' || ||
| ''Pudhiya Sarithiram'' || ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="18"|1991 || ''[[Naan Pudicha Mappillai]]'' || Pichayandi ||
| rowspan="18" |1991 || ''[[Naan Pudicha Mappillai]]'' || Pichayandi ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Vetri Padigal]]'' || Govind ||
| ''[[Vetri Padigal]]'' || Govind ||
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| ''Kurumbukkaran'' || ||
| ''Kurumbukkaran'' || ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="14"|1992 || ''[[Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran]]'' || Muthusamy ||
| rowspan="15"|1992 || ''[[Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran]]'' || Muthusamy ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Naangal]]'' || Sundaram ||
| ''[[Naangal]]'' || Sundaram ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen]]'' || ||
| ''[[Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen]]'' || Nadaswara Vidwan ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Nadodi Thendral]]'' || ||
| ''[[Nadodi Thendral]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Unakkaga Piranthen]]'' || ||
| ''[[Unakkaga Piranthen]]'' || Radha's grandfather ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Annamalai (film)|Annamalai]]'' || Panchachalam ||
| ''[[Annaamalai]]'' || Panchachalam ||
|-
| ''Vasantha Malargal'' ||  ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kalikaalam (1992 film)|Kalikaalam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Kalikaalam (1992 film)|Kalikaalam]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Brahmachari (1992 film)|Brahmachari]]'' || Ganesan's uncle ||
| ''[[Brahmachari (1992 film)|Brahmachari]]'' || Ganesan's uncle ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Pandiyan (film)|Pandiyan]]''|| ||
| ''[[Pandiyan (film)|Pandiyan]]''|| Vinayaga ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Solaiyamma]]'' || Balraj's father ||
| ''[[Solaiyamma]]'' || Balraj's father ||
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| ''[[Meera (1992 film)|Meera]]'' || Comic Inspector ||
| ''[[Meera (1992 film)|Meera]]'' || Comic Inspector ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="11"|1993 || ''[[Thangakkili]]'' || ||
| rowspan="10"|1993 || ''[[Thangakkili]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Prathap (1993 film)|Prathap]]'' || ||
| ''[[Prathap (1993 film)|Prathap]]'' || Rajappa ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Vedan]]'' ||McDowell||
| ''[[Vedan]]'' ||McDowell||
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| ''[[Pass Mark]]'' || ||
| ''[[Pass Mark]]'' || ||
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| ''Sneha Sagaram'' || Pazhaniappan Gounder || [[Malayalam]] film
| ''[[Captain Magal]]'' || [[Inspector]] Paulraj ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Nallathe Nadakkum]]'' || Rami ||
| ''[[Nallathe Nadakkum]]'' || Rami ||
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| ''[[Parvathi Ennai Paradi]]'' || Venkatraman ||
| ''[[Parvathi Ennai Paradi]]'' || Venkatraman ||
|-
|-
| ''Dhadi'' || Police Inspector || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film
| ''[[Pathini Penn]]'' || Narayanan ||
|-
| ''[[Pathini Penn]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kizhakke Varum Paattu]]'' || ||
| ''[[Kizhakke Varum Paattu]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Idhaya Nayagan]]'' || Jana ||
| ''Idhaya Nayagan'' || Jana ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="13"|1994 || ''[[Veetla Visheshanga]]'' || Doctor Sree ||
| rowspan="13"|1994 || ''[[Veetla Visheshanga]]'' || Doctor Sree ||
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| ''Thaatboot Thanjavur'' || ||
| ''Thaatboot Thanjavur'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[May Madham]]'' || ||
| ''[[May Madham]]'' || Captain ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Karuththamma]]'' || Kaliamma's husband ||
| ''[[Karuththamma]]'' || Kaliamma's husband ||
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| rowspan="13"|1995 || ''[[Engirundho Vandhan]]'' || Manikandan ||
| rowspan="13"|1995 || ''[[Engirundho Vandhan]]'' || Manikandan ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari]]'' || Accountant Ekambaraeshwarar ||
| ''[[Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari (film)|Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari]]'' || Accountant Ekambaraeshwarar ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Baashha]]'' || Gurumurthy ||
| ''[[Baashha]]'' || Gurumurthy ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Gangai Karai Paattu]]'' || ||
| ''[[Gangai Karai Paattu]]'' || Puncture shop owner ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Paattu Padava]]'' || Rangarajan ||
| ''[[Paattu Padava]]'' || Rangarajan ||
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| ''[[Puthiya Aatchi]]'' || Rajarathnam ||
| ''[[Puthiya Aatchi]]'' || Rajarathnam ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Indira (film)|Indira]]'' || ||
| ''[[Indira (film)|Indira]]'' || Accountant ||
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|-
| ''[[Thirumoorthy]]'' || Uma's father ||
| ''[[Thirumoorthy]]'' || Uma's father ||
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| ''[[Nandhavana Theru]]'' || Albert ||
| ''[[Nandhavana Theru]]'' || Albert ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Thedi Vandha Raasa]]'' || ||
| ''[[Thedi Vandha Raasa]]'' || Vishwanath ||
|-
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| ''[[Rajavin Parvaiyile]]'' || Pannaiyar ||
| ''[[Rajavin Parvaiyile]]'' || Pannaiyar ||
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|1996 || ''[[Gopala Gopala (1996 film)|Gopala Gopala]]'' || Kuzhanthaivel ||
|1996 || ''[[Gopala Gopala (1996 film)|Gopala Gopala]]'' || Kuzhanthaivel ||
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| rowspan="7"|1997 || ''[[Rishyasringan]]'' || || [[Malayalam]] film
| rowspan="6"|1997 || ''[[Vaimaye Vellum]]'' || Michael ||
|-
| ''[[Vaimaye Vellum]]'' || Michael ||
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|-
| ''[[Arunachalam (film)|Arunachalam]]'' || Kathavarayan ||
| ''[[Arunachalam (film)|Arunachalam]]'' || Kathavarayan ||
|-
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| ''[[Devathai]]'' || Keerthi's father ||  
| ''[[Devathai]]'' || Keerthi's father || also singer for song "Kokkarakko Kozhi"
|-
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| ''[[Paththini (1997 film)|Paththini]]'' || ||  
| ''[[Paththini (1997 film)|Paththini]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Vidukathai (film)|Vidukathai]]'' || ||
| ''[[Vidukathai (film)|Vidukathai]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Vasuki (film)|Vasuki]]'' || Kabali ||
| ''[[Vasuki (film)|Vasuki]]'' || Kabali ||
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| rowspan="6"|1998 || ''[[Ulavuthurai]]'' || Duraisamy ||
| rowspan="5"|1998 || ''[[Ulavuthurai]]'' || Duraisamy ||
|-
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| ''[[Udhavikku Varalaamaa]]'' || Annamalai ||
| ''[[Udhavikku Varalaamaa]]'' || Annamalai ||
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| ''[[Harichandra (1998 film)|Harichandra]]'' || Doctor ||
| ''[[Harichandra (1998 film)|Harichandra]]'' || Doctor ||
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| ''[[Dil Se..]]'' || Taxi Driver || [[Hindi]] film
| ''[[Kumbakonam Gopalu]]'' || Lingamurthy ||
|-
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| ''[[Kumbakonam Gopalu]]'' || ||
| rowspan="4"|1999 || ''[[Ullathai Killathe]]'' || Chakravarthy ||
|-
| rowspan="4"|1999 || ''[[Ullathai Killathe]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Annan Thangachi]]'' || Kodeeswaran ||
| ''[[Annan Thangachi]]'' || Kodeeswaran ||
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| rowspan="1"|2001 || ''[[Piriyadha Varam Vendum]]'' || Kannatha's neighbour ||
| rowspan="1"|2001 || ''[[Piriyadha Varam Vendum]]'' || Kannatha's neighbour ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="5"|2002 || ''[[Dhaya (film)|Dhaya]]'' || Selvaraj ||  
| rowspan="5"|2002 || ''[[Dhaya (film)|Dhaya]]'' || Selvaraj ||
|-
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| ''[[Raajjiyam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Raajjiyam]]'' || Governor's PA ||
|-
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| ''[[King (2002 film)|King]]'' || Shanmugam's father ||  
| ''[[King (2002 film)|King]]'' || Shanmugam's father ||
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| ''[[Solla Marandha Kadhai]]'' || Mudhaliar ||
| ''[[Solla Marandha Kadhai]]'' || Mudhaliar ||
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|2008 || ''[[Pattaya Kelappu]]'' || Arunachalam ||
|2008 || ''[[Pattaya Kelappu]]'' || Arunachalam ||
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|2018 || ''[['96 (film)|'96]]'' || Watchman/Kaaval Theivam ||  
|2018 || ''[['96 (film)|'96]]'' || Watchman/Kaaval Theivam ||
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|2019 || ''[[Dha Dha 87]]'' || Nayudu ||
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|2021 ||''Obama Ungalukkaga'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="2" |2024 || ''Thatha'' || Thatha || Short film released on Shortflix<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/shortflix-s-director-naresh-actor-janagaraj-s-thatha-shortfilm-review-tamil-news-354347 | title=Shortflix's | date=2 May 2024 }}</ref>
|-
|''[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34672632/?ref_=nm_knf_t_1 Coins]''
|{{n/a}}
|<nowiki>Music Video; Playback singer</nowiki>
|}
 
===Other language films ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Language
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{refh}}
|-
|1980||''[[Red Rose (1980 film)|Red Rose]]'' || Servant || [[Hindi]] 
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|1990||''[[No.20 Madras Mail]]'' || Murukesan || [[Malayalam]]
|
|-
| ''[[Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari]]'' || Police Inspector || [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|1993|| ''Sneha Sagaram'' || Pazhaniappan Gounder || [[Malayalam]]
|
|-
| ''Dhadi'' || Police Inspector || [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Rishyasringan]]'' || || [[Malayalam]]
|
|-
| 1998 ||  ''[[Dil Se..]]'' || Taxi Driver || [[Hindi]]
|
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Hats Off India]]'' || ||[[Kannada]]
|<ref>{{cite web| url-status = live | archive-date= 2021-12-05 | archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/h9Lbjb6yr4A| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9Lbjb6yr4A| title = Hats Off India Kannada Movie Back To Back Comedy Scenes {{!}} BC Patil, Sadhu Shetty, Ganesh, Ashitha | website=[[YouTube]]| date= 8 August 2021 }}{{cbignore}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2019 || ''[[Dha Dha 87]]'' || Nayudu ||
|}
|}


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
*{{IMDb name|id=0417301|name=janagaraj}}
*{{IMDb name|id=0417301|name=janagaraj}}


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Latest revision as of 10:11, 13 February 2026


Janagaraj
Born (1955-05-29) 29 May 1955 (age 71)
Madras, Madras State (now Chennai, Tamil Nadu), India
OccupationActor, comedian
Years active1978–2008
2018-present
Spouse(s)Malathi
Children1

Janagaraj is an Indian actor who has appeared in over 240 films predominantly in Tamil cinema as a comedian or in supporting roles. He has also starred in a few Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films. He was one of the top comedians in the Tamil industry during 1980s and 90s.[1]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Janagaraj was born to Vadivelu and Muthulakshmi in Chennai Tamil Nadu. He joined the Auditor General's Office as a Junior Division Clerk in 1976 and worked part-time as a theatre artist and a stage artist due to his desire to act and perform. He was friendly with Delhi Ganesh, another AGS employee who remained his closest lifelong friend.

Janagaraj joined Director Bharathiraja as his unofficial assistant. After seeing his talent during the shooting of Kizhake Pogum Rail, Bharathiraja gave him the chance to act as a Brahmin in the same movie. Later in Puthiya Vaarpugal, Bharathiraja gave Janagaraj another sensational character as a minor boy of the villain (G. Srinivasan). Janagaraj had acted with a trouser and baniyan for that movie.

Janagaraj found his break in 1980 in Bharathiraja's Nizhalgal and was among the most wanted comedians, having shared roles with major film stars like Sivakumar, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Ramki, Sivaji Ganesan and with major film directors like Mani Ratnam, K. Balachander and Suresh Krishna.

Film career[edit | edit source]

Beginning[edit | edit source]

In 1978, he was introduced by director Bharathiraja in Kizhake Pogum Rail and he continued to give chance to him in his films Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979), Kaadhal Oviyam (1982) and Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985).

Janagaraj's career however spun to silver in the 1980s. Starting with Nizhalgal (1980), continuing in Sindhu Bhairavi (1985), Palaivana Rojakkal (1986), Muthal Vasantham (1986), Agni Natchathiram (1988), Rajadhi Raja (1989) and Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989). Janagaraj became a popular comedian in Tamil films. He is known for his peculiar voice and face expression. He has also acted in supporting roles in films like Nayakan (1987), Kizhakku Vasal (1990), Annaamalai (1992) and Baashha (1995). He was main sidekick for Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth in 80s and early 90s films. Suruli Rajan's untimely death pushed him to forefront for roles that demanded comedy as well as character support.

Later years[edit | edit source]

His latest roles were in King (2002), Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004) and M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004) as supporting roles. He acted a negative role in Aayudham (2005). After a hiatus, Janagaraj made his acting comeback with 96 (2018) and Dha Dha 87 (2019).[2][3]

Award[edit | edit source]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Tamil films[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role Notes
1978 Kizhake Pogum Rail Panchayat Member
1979 Suvarilladha Chiththirangal Palanisamy
Puthiya Vaarpugal Periyavar's son
1980 Kallukkul Eeram
Ilamai Kolam Suresh's friend
Nizhalgal Moneylender
1981 Enakkaga Kaathiru
Palaivana Solai Senthil
1982 Kalyana Kalam
Kaadhal Oviyam
Pakkathu Veetu Roja
1983 Paayum Puli Chinnasamy
Mann Vasanai School Teacher
Ilamai Kaalangal
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey Fake doctor
Dhooram Adhighamillai
1984 Kuva Kuva Vaathugal
Nooravathu Naal John
Thambikku Entha Ooru Ramaiya
Pudhumai Penn
Shanthi Muhurtham
Ingeyum Oru Gangai
Unga Veetu Pillai
Iru Medhaigal Mahesh
Vai Sollil Veeranadi
Ambigai Neril Vanthaal
January 1
1985 Oru Kaidhiyin Diary Velappan
Mannukketha Ponnu Chinna Pannai
Kanni Rasi Shivaraman
Oru Malarin Payanam
Anni
Anbin Mugavari
Ambigai Neril Vanthaal
Uyarndha Ullam Mani
Muthal Mariyathai Rope-spinner
Marudhani
Vetrikani Paneer Selvam
Sri Raghavendra St. Sudeendrar's disciple
Puthiya Theerpu Constable
Thiramai
Padikkadavan Kabali
Sindhu Bhairavi Tambura Musician
Aan Paavam Kanagaraj
1986 Vikram Dubash Translator
Selvakku
Marakka Matten
Neethana Antha Kuyil
Anandha Kanneer
Isai Paadum Thendral
Kadalora Kavithaigal
Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum
Kaalamellam Unn Madiyil
Palaivana Rojakkal Majunu
Oru Iniya Udhayam Thavudu
1987 Kadhal Parisu Malini's uncle
Raja Mariyadhai Hanumanthu
Kudumbam Oru Koyil
Valayal Satham
Vilangu
Makkal En Pakkam
Ini Oru Sudhanthiram
Vairagyam
Jallikattu Janagaraj
Kaadhal Viduthalai
Theertha Karaiyinile Panchayat
Nayakan Selvam
Pookkal Vidum Thudhu Murugesan
Neram Nalla Irukku
Vedham Pudhithu Vaidehi's Suitor
1988 Annanagar Mudhal Theru Madhavan
Paimara Kappal
Poovukkul Boogambam
Urimai Geetham Ezhumalai
Ullathil Nalla Ullam Michael Raj's father
En Bommukutty Ammavukku Lawyer
Agni Natchathiram Lakshmipathi
Therkathi Kallan Pandian
Ganam Courtar Avargale Baski's mentor
Manasukkul Mathappu Vasu
Jeeva Dilli
Soora Samhaaram Jana
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Nallavan Madhu
Sathya Naidu
Kodi Parakuthu Chinna Dhadha
Kaliyugam
Paravaigal Palavitham Shiva
Puthiya Vaanam Pattabi
Nethiyadi Mysore Manikam
1989 Poo Manam
Oru Thottil Sabatham
Nalaya Manithan Sergeant Shekar
En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan Lawyer
Thaai Naadu Samuel
Vaai Kozhuppu Baskar
Varusham Padhinaaru Rajamani
Moodu Manthiram
Rajadhi Raja Sethupathi
Paattukku Oru Thalaivan Vicky
En Rathathin Rathame
Apoorva Sagodharargal Police Inspector
Siva
Kakka Kadi
Oru Thottil Sabadham
Varusham 16 Rajamani
Manidhan Marivittan
Manandhal Mahadevan
Vetri Vizha Cameo appearance
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal Jolly
Thiruppu Munai Pichandi
Ponnu Pakka Poren Balu
1990 Idhaya Thamarai Absence of mind man
Panakkaran Sabapathy
Pachai Kodi Kandasaamy
Arangetra Velai Naidu
Seetha Boopathy's father
Nila Pennae
Aarathi Edungadi Kaaliyapatti Ramasamy
Seetha Geetha
Vellaiya Thevan
Sathan Sollai Thattathe Gopinath
Kizhakku Vasal Thayamma's father
Anjali Watchman
Keladi Kanmani Adaikkalam
Nee Sirithaal Deepavali
Vaigasi Poranthachu Chinnarasu
Urudhi Mozhi Jagan
Raja Kaiya Vacha Raghu
Pudhiya Sarithiram
1991 Naan Pudicha Mappillai Pichayandi
Vetri Padigal Govind
Gopura Vasalile Bank clerk Pethaperumal
Thanga Thamaraigal
Nattai Thirudathey
Aatha Un Koyilile Kaliappan
Kaaval Nilayam Murali
Archana IAS Perumalswamy
Pondatti Pondattithan Kathiresan
Veetla Ezhi Velila Puli
Idhayam Doctor
Manasaara Vaazhthungalean
Nee Pathi Naan Pathi Ramasamy
Nattukku Oru Nallavan Subhash's father
Vaasalile Oru Vennila
Guna Gunaa's uncle
Thoodhu Poo Chellakiliye
Kurumbukkaran
1992 Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran Muthusamy
Naangal Sundaram
Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen Nadaswara Vidwan
Nadodi Thendral
Unakkaga Piranthen Radha's grandfather
Annaamalai Panchachalam
Vasantha Malargal
Kalikaalam
Endrum Anbudan Venkatachalam
Pattathu Raani Viswanathan
Roja Chajoo Maharaj
Brahmachari Ganesan's uncle
Pandiyan Vinayaga
Solaiyamma Balraj's father
Meera Comic Inspector
1993 Thangakkili
Prathap Rajappa
Vedan McDowell
Pass Mark
Captain Magal Inspector Paulraj
Nallathe Nadakkum Rami
Parvathi Ennai Paradi Venkatraman
Pathini Penn Narayanan
Kizhakke Varum Paattu
Idhaya Nayagan Jana
1994 Veetla Visheshanga Doctor Sree
Veettai Paaru Naattai Paaru Politician
Purushanai Kaikkulla Pottukkanum
Captain Lakshmi Narayanan
Pondattiye Deivam Sundaram
Uzhiyan Manickam
Veera Rupa's father
Oru Vasantha Geetham
Sevvanthi
Thaatboot Thanjavur
May Madham Captain
Karuththamma Kaliamma's husband
Manju Virattu Gnanam
1995 Engirundho Vandhan Manikandan
Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari Accountant Ekambaraeshwarar
Baashha Gurumurthy
Gangai Karai Paattu Puncture shop owner
Paattu Padava Rangarajan
Thottil Kuzhandhai Muthu
Puthiya Aatchi Rajarathnam
Indira Accountant
Thirumoorthy Uma's father
Nandhavana Theru Albert
Thedi Vandha Raasa Vishwanath
Rajavin Parvaiyile Pannaiyar
En Pondatti Nallava
1996 Gopala Gopala Kuzhanthaivel
1997 Vaimaye Vellum Michael
Arunachalam Kathavarayan
Devathai Keerthi's father also singer for song "Kokkarakko Kozhi"
Paththini
Vidukathai
Vasuki Kabali
1998 Ulavuthurai Duraisamy
Udhavikku Varalaamaa Annamalai
Kavalai Padathe Sagodhara
Harichandra Doctor
Kumbakonam Gopalu Lingamurthy
1999 Ullathai Killathe Chakravarthy
Annan Thangachi Kodeeswaran
Suyamvaram Mithrabuthan
Jodi Nachimuthu
2000 Seenu Mani
Puratchikkaaran
2001 Piriyadha Varam Vendum Kannatha's neighbour
2002 Dhaya Selvaraj
Raajjiyam Governor's PA
King Shanmugam's father
Solla Marandha Kadhai Mudhaliar
I Love You Da Sadasivam
2004 Jai
Aayutha Ezhuthu Doctor
New Doctor
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi Police officer
2005 Aayudham Naga's uncle
2006 Kalinga
47A Besant Nagar Varai
2007 Mudhal Kanave Jennifer's grandfather
Thavam Mani
2008 Pattaya Kelappu Arunachalam
2018 '96 Watchman/Kaaval Theivam
2019 Dha Dha 87 Nayudu
2021 Obama Ungalukkaga
2024 Thatha Thatha Short film released on Shortflix[4]
Coins N/A Music Video; Playback singer

Other language films[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role Language Ref.
1980 Red Rose Servant Hindi
1990 No.20 Madras Mail Murukesan Malayalam
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari Police Inspector Telugu
1993 Sneha Sagaram Pazhaniappan Gounder Malayalam
Dhadi Police Inspector Telugu
1997 Rishyasringan Malayalam
1998 Dil Se.. Taxi Driver Hindi
2000 Hats Off India Kannada [5]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "'I'm In A Reckless Mood, I Want To Showcase Something Different': A Conversation With Actor Janagaraj". 3 October 2018. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  2. ↑ "Janagaraj back to Tamil cinema with Vijay Sethupathi's '96'". Sify. Archived from the original on 8 August 2017.
  3. ↑ Vasudevan, K. V. (24 December 2016). "Back with a bang". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  4. ↑ "Shortflix's". 2 May 2024.
  5. ↑ "Hats Off India Kannada Movie Back To Back Comedy Scenes | BC Patil, Sadhu Shetty, Ganesh, Ashitha". YouTube. 8 August 2021. Archived from the original on 5 December 2021.

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