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| birth_name        = Anthony
| birth_name        = Anthony
| birth_place        = Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
| birth_place        = [[Trichinopoly]], [[Madras Presidency]], [[British Raj|British India]] (now [[Tiruchirappalli]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India)
| birth_date        = 20 May 1931
| birth_date        = {{birth-date|20 May 1931}}
| nationality        = Indian
| death_date        = {{death-date and age|11 November 1982|20 May 1931}}
| other_names        =  
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| alma_mater        = [[St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli]]
| alma_mater        = [[St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli]]
| occupation        = [[Film actor]]
| occupation        = Actor
| known_for          = Negative and Supporting role
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| spouse            = Mary Gnanam (1941–1985)
| spouse            = Mary Gnanam
| children          = Amalraj Asokan (1964–2002)<br />[[Vincent Asokan]] (b.1965)
| children          = 2, including [[Vincent Asokan]]
| relatives          = [[Prameela]] (cousin)
| relatives          = [[Prameela]] (cousin)
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'''S. A. Ashokan''' , born as '''Antony''' and often spelt '''Asokan''', was an Indian theatre and film actor, who worked mainly in [[Tamil cinema]]. He was popular mainly for playing negative roles, but was also a successful [[character actor]].
'''S. A. Ashokan''' (20 May, 1931-11 November, 1982), born as '''Antony''' and often spelled '''Asokan''', was an Indian actor who worked mainly in [[Tamil cinema]] and theatre. He was popular mainly for playing negative roles but was also a successful [[character actor]].


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Ashokan was born on 20 May 1931 as Anthony in [[Tiruchirapalli]].<ref>http://www.dinamalar.com/news_detail.asp?id=1893871</ref> He showed interest in stage plays and frequently took part in oratorical and writing competitions during his childhood. He finished his B.A. degree at the [[St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirapalli|St. Joseph's College]], Tiruchirapalli.<ref name="CINE">{{Cite web |url=http://www.cinefundas.com/2011/09/03/s-a-ashokan |title=S A Ashokan &#124; Cinefundas.com&nbsp;– One Stop Cinema Portal |last=S A Ashokan&nbsp;– Cinema Ghar |publisher=Cinefundas.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111023103910/http://www.cinefundas.com/2011/09/03/s-a-ashokan |archive-date=23 October 2011 |access-date=24 June 2012}}</ref>
Ashokan was born on 20 May 1931 as Anthony in [[Tiruchirapalli]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 November 2017 |title=இதே நாளில் அன்று |url=https://www.dinamalar.com/news/tamil-nadu-news/news/1893871 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181112101437/http://www.dinamalar.com/news_detail.asp?id=1893871 |archive-date=12 November 2018 |access-date=12 November 2018 |website=[[Dinamalar]] |language=Ta}}</ref> He showed interest in stage plays and frequently took part in oratorical and writing competitions during his childhood. He finished his B.A. degree at the [[St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirapalli|St. Joseph's College]], Tiruchirapalli.<ref name="CINE">{{Cite web |date=September 3, 2011 |title=S A Ashokan |url=http://www.cinefundas.com/2011/09/03/s-a-ashokan |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111023103910/http://www.cinefundas.com/2011/09/03/s-a-ashokan |archive-date=23 October 2011 |access-date=24 June 2012 |website=Cinefundas}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
After completing his degree, Anthony met director [[T. R. Ramanna]], who introduced him to the film industry. Anthony changed his name to Ashokan upon Ramanna's request, and maintained the same name for life. Ashokan made his acting debut in a minor role in the film ''[[Avvaiyar (film)|Avvaiyar]]''. He was given a positive role in the film ''Penn Kulathin Ponvilakku'' (1959) as an admirer of a woman whom he considers as a sister. He gained the attention of the general public with the film ''[[Kappalottiya Thamizhan]]'' in 1961, where he portrayed the role of [[District collector|Collector]] [[Robert Ashe (administrator)|Ash]]. Later films which featured him in the lead, were however moderately successful. Active mostly in the 1960s and 1970s, he acted mainly in villainous roles, but also did [[Character actor|character roles]] opposite many leading actors of those times.<ref name=CINE />
After completing his degree, Anthony met director [[T. R. Ramanna]], who introduced him to the film industry. Anthony changed his name to Ashokan upon Ramanna's request and maintained the same name for life. Ashokan made his acting debut in a minor role in the film ''[[Avvaiyar (film)|Avvaiyar]]''. He was given a positive role in the film ''Penn Kulathin Ponvilakku'' (1959) as an admirer of a woman he considers a sister. He gained the attention of the general public with the film ''[[Kappalottiya Thamizhan]]'' in 1961, where he portrayed the role of [[District collector|Collector]] [[Robert Ashe (administrator)|Robert Ashe]]. Later films which featured him in the lead were, however, moderately successful. Active mostly in the 1960s and 1970s, he acted mainly in villainous roles and did [[Character actor|character roles]] opposite many leading actors of those times.<ref name=CINE />


Ashokan's performance as a helpless traveller who gets conned in ''Vallavanukku Vallavan'', and as the historical Indian character [[Duryodhana]] in the [[List of Hindu mythological films|mythology]] film ''[[Karnan (1964 film)|Karnan]]'' were well received. He was regularly cast in supporting roles as an elder brother or as the father or father-in-law or as the main villain in 59 films with [[M. G. Ramachandran]] in the lead role, right from ''Baghdad Thirudan'' in 1960 to ''Ninaithadhai Mudippavan'' in 1975. Some of the popular films with MGR – S. A. Ashokan combination are ''Arasilangkumari, Thaai Sollai Thattadhe, Thayai Katha Thanayan, Kudumba Thalaivan, Panathottam, Koduthu Vaithaval, Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum, Periya Idathu Penn, Anandha Jodhi, Panakkara Kudumbam, Needhikkuppin Paasam, Kaanchi Thalaivan, Vettaikaaran (1964 film), Dheiva Thaai, Thozhilali, Panam Padaithavan, Kanni Thaai, Thazhampoo, Anbe Vaa, Mugaraasi, Chandhrodhayam, Thaali Bhagyam, Thanipiravi, Parakkum Paavai, Petralthan Pillaiya, Thaikku Thalaimagan, Arasa Kattalai, Kaavalkaaran (1967 film), Vivasayee, Ragasiya Police 115, Thaer Thiruvizha, Kannan En Kadhalan, Oli Vilakku, Kanavan, Kadhal Vaaganam, Adimaippenn, Nam Naadu (1969 film), Maattukara Velan, En Annan, Thalaivan (1970 film), Thedi Vandha Mappillai, Engal Thangam, Kumari Kottam, Rickshawkaran, Neerum Neruppum, Oru Thaai Makkal, Sange Muzhangu, Nalla Neram, Raman Thediya Seethai (1972 film), Ulagam Sutrum Valiban, Pattikaattu Ponnaiya, Netru Indru Naalai'' and ''Ninaithadhai Mudippavan''. His performance as Professor Bhairavan in the [[M. G. Ramachandran]]-starrer ''[[Ulagam Sutrum Valiban]]'' was considered a "landmark performance". Some of his other well-known performances include the role of [[Soorapadman]] in ''[[Kandan Karunai]]'' (1967), an intriguing character role in the [[AVM Studios]] hit ''[[Veera Thirumagan]]'', and important roles in ''Attukara Allamelu, [[Adimai Penn]], [[Anbe Vaa]], [[Kaanji Thalaivan]], [[Vivasayee]]'' and ''[[Raman Thediya Seethai (1972 film)|Raman Thediya Seethai]]''.<ref name=CINE />
Ashokan's performance as a helpless traveller who gets conned in ''Vallavanukku Vallavan'', and as the historical Indian character [[Duryodhana]] in the mythology film ''[[Karnan (1964 film)|Karnan]]'' were well received. He was regularly cast in supporting roles as an elder brother, father or father-in-law, or the main villain in 59 films with [[M. G. Ramachandran]] in the lead role, right from ''Baghdad Thirudan'' in 1960 to ''Ninaithadhai Mudippavan'' in 1975. Some of the popular films with MGR – S. A. Ashokan combination are ''Arasilangkumari, Thaai Sollai Thattadhe, Thayai Katha Thanayan, Kudumba Thalaivan, Panathottam, Koduthu Vaithaval, Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum, Periya Idathu Penn, Anandha Jodhi, Panakkara Kudumbam, Needhikkuppin Paasam, Kaanchi Thalaivan, Vettaikaaran (1964 film), Dheiva Thaai, Thozhilali, Panam Padaithavan, Kanni Thaai, Thazhampoo, Anbe Vaa, [[Mugaraasi]], Chandhrodhayam, Thaali Bhagyam, Thanipiravi, Parakkum Paavai, Petralthan Pillaiya, Thaikku Thalaimagan, Arasa Kattalai, Kaavalkaaran (1967 film), Vivasayee, Ragasiya Police 115, Thaer Thiruvizha, Kannan En Kadhalan, Oli Vilakku, Kanavan, Kadhal Vaaganam, Adimaippenn, Nam Naadu (1969 film), Maattukara Velan, En Annan, Thalaivan (1970 film), [[Thedi Vandha Mappillai]], [[Engal Thangam]], [[Kumari Kottam]], Rickshawkaran, Neerum Neruppum, Oru Thaai Makkal, Sange Muzhangu, Nalla Neram, Raman Thediya Seethai (1972 film), Ulagam Sutrum Valiban, Pattikaattu Ponnaiya'', ''[[Netru Indru Naalai (1974 film)|Netru Indru Naalai]]'' and ''Ninaithadhai Mudippavan''. His performance as Professor Bhairavan in the [[M. G. Ramachandran]]-starrer ''[[Ulagam Sutrum Valiban]]'' was considered a "landmark performance". Some of his other well-known performances include the role of [[Soorapadman]] in ''[[Kandan Karunai]]'' (1967), an intriguing character role in the [[AVM Studios]] hit ''[[Veera Thirumagan]]'', and important roles in ''Attukara Allamelu, [[Adimai Penn]], [[Anbe Vaa (1966 film)|Anbe Vaa]], [[Kaanji Thalaivan]], [[Vivasayee]]'' and ''[[Raman Thediya Seethai (1972 film)|Raman Thediya Seethai]]''.<ref name=CINE />


== Other work ==
== Other work ==
Ashokan also worked as a singer in the film ''[[Iravum Pagalum]]'', for the song "Iranthavanai Somanthavanum". The film also marked actor [[Jaishankar]]'s debut. He introduced filmmaker A. C. Trilokchander to [[AVM Studios]], and this helped the filmmaker to make his mark. Ashokan, along with Jaishankar, and a troupe of popular artistes, often toured all over [[Tamil Nadu]] with the purpose of conducting cultural programs.<ref name=CINE />
Ashokan also worked as a singer in the film ''[[Iravum Pagalum]]'' for the song "Iranthavanai Somanthavanum." The film also marked actor [[Jaishankar (actor)|Jaishankar]]'s debut. He introduced filmmaker A. C. Trilokchander to [[AVM Studios]], which helped the filmmaker make his mark. Ashokan, along with Jaishankar, and a troupe of popular artists, often toured all over [[Tamil Nadu]] to conduct cultural programs.<ref name=CINE />


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Ashokan was married to Mary Gnanam (originally named Saraswathi). They had two sons: [[Vincent Asokan|Vincent]] (who also became an actor) and Amalraj.<ref>https://indiankanoon.org/doc/77186927/</ref> Ashokan is survived by Vincent.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-21/news-interviews/31082238_1_villain-prakash-raj-tamil-films |title=Where are the K town villains? |last=Srinivasan |first=Lata |date=21 February 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=24 March 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120728210740/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-21/news-interviews/31082238_1_villain-prakash-raj-tamil-films |archive-date=28 July 2012 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Ashokan was married to Mary Gnanam (originally named Saraswathi). They had two sons, including [[Vincent Asokan]], who is also an actor.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 July 2005 |title=Actor Vincent Asokan |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview4/asokan/tamil-cinema-interview-vincentasokan.html |access-date=2 July 2023 |website=Behindwoods |archive-date=19 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220119050640/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview4/asokan/tamil-cinema-interview-vincentasokan.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=M.Baby vs Vincent Asokan on 9 March, 2000 |url=https://indiankanoon.org/doc/77186927/ |website=indiankanoon.org |access-date=12 November 2018 |archive-date=2 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230702162632/https://indiankanoon.org/doc/77186927/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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|''[[Netru Indru Naalai (1974 film)|Netru Indru Naalai]]''|| 'Perum Puli' Jambu
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Latest revision as of 13:22, 6 March 2026


Not to be confused with the Malayalam actor Ashokan.

S. A. Ashokan
Born
Anthony

20 May 1931 (1931-05-20)
Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency, British India (now Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India)
Died11 November 1982 (1982-11-12) (aged 51)
Alma materSt. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli
OccupationActor
Spouse(s)Mary Gnanam
Children2, including Vincent Asokan
RelativesPrameela (cousin)

S. A. Ashokan (20 May, 1931-11 November, 1982), born as Antony and often spelled Asokan, was an Indian actor who worked mainly in Tamil cinema and theatre. He was popular mainly for playing negative roles but was also a successful character actor.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Ashokan was born on 20 May 1931 as Anthony in Tiruchirapalli.[1] He showed interest in stage plays and frequently took part in oratorical and writing competitions during his childhood. He finished his B.A. degree at the St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirapalli.[2]

Career[edit | edit source]

After completing his degree, Anthony met director T. R. Ramanna, who introduced him to the film industry. Anthony changed his name to Ashokan upon Ramanna's request and maintained the same name for life. Ashokan made his acting debut in a minor role in the film Avvaiyar. He was given a positive role in the film Penn Kulathin Ponvilakku (1959) as an admirer of a woman he considers a sister. He gained the attention of the general public with the film Kappalottiya Thamizhan in 1961, where he portrayed the role of Collector Robert Ashe. Later films which featured him in the lead were, however, moderately successful. Active mostly in the 1960s and 1970s, he acted mainly in villainous roles and did character roles opposite many leading actors of those times.[2]

Ashokan's performance as a helpless traveller who gets conned in Vallavanukku Vallavan, and as the historical Indian character Duryodhana in the mythology film Karnan were well received. He was regularly cast in supporting roles as an elder brother, father or father-in-law, or the main villain in 59 films with M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role, right from Baghdad Thirudan in 1960 to Ninaithadhai Mudippavan in 1975. Some of the popular films with MGR – S. A. Ashokan combination are Arasilangkumari, Thaai Sollai Thattadhe, Thayai Katha Thanayan, Kudumba Thalaivan, Panathottam, Koduthu Vaithaval, Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum, Periya Idathu Penn, Anandha Jodhi, Panakkara Kudumbam, Needhikkuppin Paasam, Kaanchi Thalaivan, Vettaikaaran (1964 film), Dheiva Thaai, Thozhilali, Panam Padaithavan, Kanni Thaai, Thazhampoo, Anbe Vaa, Mugaraasi, Chandhrodhayam, Thaali Bhagyam, Thanipiravi, Parakkum Paavai, Petralthan Pillaiya, Thaikku Thalaimagan, Arasa Kattalai, Kaavalkaaran (1967 film), Vivasayee, Ragasiya Police 115, Thaer Thiruvizha, Kannan En Kadhalan, Oli Vilakku, Kanavan, Kadhal Vaaganam, Adimaippenn, Nam Naadu (1969 film), Maattukara Velan, En Annan, Thalaivan (1970 film), Thedi Vandha Mappillai, Engal Thangam, Kumari Kottam, Rickshawkaran, Neerum Neruppum, Oru Thaai Makkal, Sange Muzhangu, Nalla Neram, Raman Thediya Seethai (1972 film), Ulagam Sutrum Valiban, Pattikaattu Ponnaiya, Netru Indru Naalai and Ninaithadhai Mudippavan. His performance as Professor Bhairavan in the M. G. Ramachandran-starrer Ulagam Sutrum Valiban was considered a "landmark performance". Some of his other well-known performances include the role of Soorapadman in Kandan Karunai (1967), an intriguing character role in the AVM Studios hit Veera Thirumagan, and important roles in Attukara Allamelu, Adimai Penn, Anbe Vaa, Kaanji Thalaivan, Vivasayee and Raman Thediya Seethai.[2]

Other work[edit | edit source]

Ashokan also worked as a singer in the film Iravum Pagalum for the song "Iranthavanai Somanthavanum." The film also marked actor Jaishankar's debut. He introduced filmmaker A. C. Trilokchander to AVM Studios, which helped the filmmaker make his mark. Ashokan, along with Jaishankar, and a troupe of popular artists, often toured all over Tamil Nadu to conduct cultural programs.[2]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Ashokan was married to Mary Gnanam (originally named Saraswathi). They had two sons, including Vincent Asokan, who is also an actor.[3][4]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.

Year Film Role Notes
1953 Avvaiyar King Chozhan
1954 Ethir Paradhathu Moorthi
Illara Jothi
1955 Doctor Savithri
1956 Rambaiyin Kaadhal Minister
1957 Pudhaiyal Puthaiyal
1958 Anbu Enge Guest Appearance
Maya Manithan
1959 Athisaya Penn
1960 Vijayapuri Veeran Nanjappan
Padikkadha Medhai Thiyagu
Parthiban Kanavu Chozhan King Parthiban
Kalathur Kannamma Mayor
Paavai Vilakku
Bhaktha Sabari
1961 Kappalottiya Thamizhan Sub – Collector Ash
Manapanthal Rajasekaran
Thaai Sollai Thattadhe
1962 Kannadi Maligai Manager Rathinam
Kudumba Thalaivan Somu
Sarada
Paadha Kaanikkai Maanickam
Indira En Selvam Sekar. Dr.
Paasam
Veerathirumagan
Thaayai Kaatha Thanayan
1963 Anandha Jodhi Inspector Baskar
Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum
Kaanchi Thalaivan Chalukiya King Pulikesi
Kaithiyin Kathali
Naanum Oru Penn Guest
Ezhai Pangalan
Needhikkuppin Paasam
Koduthu Vaithaval Manickam
Panathottam Natarajan
Periya Idathu Penn Sabapathy
Idhu Sathiyam
1964 Andavan Kattalai Manikandan
Dheiva Thaai Karunakaran
Muradan Muthu
Panakkara Kudumbam Muthaiah
Padagotti
Karnan Prince Duriyodhanan
Vettaikaaran
Thozhilali Murugappa
1965 Iravum Pagalum Govindhan
Karthigai Deepam Pasubathi
Kaattu Rani
Kanni Thaai Vasu
Panam Padaithavan
Poomalai Anand
Vallavanukku Vallavan Ramesh
Thaayum Magalum
Thazhampoo Kanthasamy
1966 Chandhrodhayam Zamindar Ponnambalam
Iru Vallavargal
Mugaraasi Jambu
Naan Aanaiyittal Police Inspector Chezhiyan
Parakkum Paavai Vidjayan
Petralthan Pillaiya Sekhar
Ramu Rangan
Thanipiravi Rathnapuram
1967 Adhey Kangal Kamalanathan
Arasa Kattalai Prince Vilavan
Iru Malargal College Correspontent
Kandhan Karunai Soora Padman
Kannan En Kadhalan Doctor Singh
Penn Endral Penn
Sabash Thambi Ramesh
Thaikku Thalaimagan Somaiah
Naan
Vivasayee Gurusamy
1968 Andru Kanda Mugam Advocate Aathmanathan
Kanavan Mani
Kadhal Vaaganam Pandjachalam
Kuzhanthaikkaga The Police Inspector
Oli Vilakku Master Jambhu
Ragasiya Police 115 Nambirajan
Pudhiya Bhoomi Mayandi
Uyarndha Manithan Doctor Gopal
Moondrezhuthu
Neelagiri Express Bald Man
Thaer Thiruvizha Solaimulanga/Somu
1969 Akka Thangai
Adimai Penn King Sengodan
Kaaval Dheivam
Manasatchi
Nam Naadu Aalavandar
1970 En Annan Dharmaraj
Engal Thangam Banker Selvaraj
Maanavan
Maattukara Velan Chairman Nagalingam
Kann Malar
Thalaivan Bhairavan
Thedi Vandha Mappillai Suresh
1971 Kumari Kottam Sethupathi
Rickshawkaran Kailasam
Neerum Neruppum The King Marthadhan
Oru Thaai Makkal Selvanayakam
1972 Deivam Thief
Nalla Neram Dharmalingam
Raman Thediya Seethai Govindanraj
Sange Muzhangu Nagarajan
Shakthi Leelai Vaana Sooran
1973 Ganga Gowri
Gayathri
Baghdad Perazhagi
Komatha En Kulamatha Sengotan
Pattikaattu Ponnaiya Master – wrestler Singaiya
Ponvandu Kannan's father
Ulagam Sutrum Valiban Scientist Bhairavan
1974 Doctor Amma
Vairam Thief Samy
Doctoramma
Thai Piranthal
Naan Avanillai
Netru Indru Naalai 'Perum Puli' Jambu Also producer
1975 Ninaithadhai Mudippavan Police Officer Jagadeesh
Pattikkaattu Raja Tiger
1976 Dasavatharam The King Ravanan or Ilangeswaran
Nee Oru Maharani
1977 Aattukara Alamelu
Palabishegam Landlord
Olimayamana Ethirkalam
Nallathukku Kalamillai
Gayathri
Murugan Adimai
1978 Shri Kanchi Kamakshi Kabaligan
Ival Oru Seethai
Thai Meethu Sathiyam
1979 Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum Bhootham
Dharma Yuddham
Annai Oru Aalayam Game warden
1980 Billa
Murattu Kaalai
1981 Thee
Ram Lakshman
Bala Nagamma
Savaal
Sankarlal
1982 Krodham Inspector Prasad
Oru Varisu Uruvagiradhu

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "இதே நாளில் அன்று". Dinamalar (in தமிழ்). 10 November 2017. Archived from the original on 12 November 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "S A Ashokan". Cinefundas. 3 September 2011. Archived from the original on 23 October 2011. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
  3. ↑ "Actor Vincent Asokan". Behindwoods. 30 July 2005. Archived from the original on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  4. ↑ "M.Baby vs Vincent Asokan on 9 March, 2000". indiankanoon.org. Archived from the original on 2 July 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2018.

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