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| birth_place = [[Krishnagiri]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India | | birth_place = [[Krishnagiri]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India | ||
| other_names = Simbu, S. T. R. | | other_names = Simbu, S. T. R. | ||
| occupation = Actor | | alma_mater = [[Loyola College, Chennai]] | ||
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Actor]]|[[filmmaker]]|[[singer]]|[[musician]]|[[voice actor]]}} | |||
| parents = [[T.Rajendar]] (father) Usha Rajendar (Mother) | | parents = [[T.Rajendar]] (father) Usha Rajendar (Mother) | ||
| yearsactive = | | relatives = See [[List of South Indian film families#Rajendar family|Rajendar family]] | ||
| yearsactive = 1984–2001 (child actor),<br />2002–present (lead actor) | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar''', nicknamed as '''Simbu''' or his initials '''S.T. R.''', is an Indian actor, filmmaker and musician in [[Tamil cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=All you want to know about @iam_STR|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/silambarasan.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=FilmiBeat|language=en}}</ref> He began his acting career by playing roles as a child artist in films directed by his father [[T. Rajendar]],<ref name="theindiaglitz1">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/63629.html |title=Happy Birthday STR |website=IndiaGlitz |date=3 February 2011 |access-date=20 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://archive.org/ | '''Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar''', nicknamed as '''Simbu''' or his initials '''S.T. R.''', is an Indian actor, filmmaker and musician in [[Tamil cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=All you want to know about @iam_STR|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/silambarasan.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=FilmiBeat|language=en}}</ref> He began his acting career by playing roles as a child artist in films directed by his father [[T. Rajendar]],<ref name="theindiaglitz1">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/63629.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110204190334/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/63629.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 February 2011 |title=Happy Birthday STR |website=IndiaGlitz |date=3 February 2011 |access-date=20 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://archive.org/download/kalki1999-09-19/kalki1999-09-19.pdf|title=ஹீரோ – 2000|magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]|date=19 September 1999 |page=9|access-date=18 May 2023|language=ta}}</ref> before his first lead role in ''[[Kadhal Azhivathillai]]'' (2002). | ||
== Early and personal life == | == Early and personal life == | ||
Silambarasan was born on 3 February 1983 in Thogarapalli, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, as the eldest child of [[T. Rajendar]] and Usha Rajendar. He has a younger brother [[Kuralarasan]], and sister Ilakiya. From early age, he has been a devout Hindu and an ardent follower of [[Lord Shiva]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=2019-03-08|title=Did Simbu's brother Kuralarasan convert to Islam to marry a Muslim girl?|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/did-simbus-brother-kuralarasan-convert-islam-marry-muslim-girl-793414|access-date=2021-06-14|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> | Silambarasan was born on 3 February 1983 in Thogarapalli, [[Krishnagiri district|Krishnagiri]], [[Tamil Nadu]], as the eldest child of [[T. Rajendar]] and Usha Rajendar. He has a younger brother [[Kuralarasan]], and a sister Ilakiya. From an early age, he has been a devout Hindu and an ardent follower of [[Lord Shiva]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=2019-03-08|title=Did Simbu's brother Kuralarasan convert to Islam to marry a Muslim girl?|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/did-simbus-brother-kuralarasan-convert-islam-marry-muslim-girl-793414|access-date=2021-06-14|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> | ||
Silambarasan was educated at [[Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai]]. He then studied at the [[Loyola College, Chennai]].<ref name="intoday">{{cite web |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/silambarasan-plays-five-separate-roles-in-tamil-mythological-film/1/323644.html |title=Silambarasan plays five separate roles in Tamil mythological film : EYECATCHERS|work=India Today |access-date=20 July 2014}}</ref> Silambarasan starred in many of his father's films as a child until 2002, when he acted in his father's ''[[Kadhal Azhivathillai]]'', his first main role as a hero. | Silambarasan was educated at [[Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai]]. He then studied at the [[Loyola College, Chennai]].<ref name="intoday">{{cite web |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/silambarasan-plays-five-separate-roles-in-tamil-mythological-film/1/323644.html |title=Silambarasan plays five separate roles in Tamil mythological film : EYECATCHERS|work=India Today |access-date=20 July 2014}}</ref> Silambarasan starred in many of his father's films as a child until 2002, when he acted in his father's ''[[Kadhal Azhivathillai]]'', his first main role as a hero. | ||
== Film career == | == Film career == | ||
=== 1984–2001 === | |||
Silambarasan appeared as a baby in the film ''[[Uravai Kaatha Kili]]'' held by his father T Rajendar. He started acting in several of his father's movies, including ''[[Thai Thangai Paasam]]'', ''[[Oru Vasantha Geetham]]'', ''[[En Thangai Kalyani]]'', ''[[Enga Veetu Velan]]'', ''[[Monisha En Monalisa]]'', ''[[Oru Thayin Sabhatham]]'', ''[[Samsara Sangeetham]]'', ''[[Shanti Enathu Shanti]]'', ''[[Pettredutha Pillai]]'' and ''[[Sabash Babu]]''.<ref name="theindiaglitz1" /> | |||
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Silambarasan appeared as a baby in the film ''[[Uravai Kaatha Kili]]'' held by his father T Rajendar. He | |||
=== 2002–2004 === | === 2002–2004 === | ||
Silambarasan played his first protagonist role in ''[[Kadhal Azhivathillai]]'' (2002), directed by his father. | Silambarasan played his first protagonist role in ''[[Kadhal Azhivathillai]]'' (2002), directed by his father. His second film was ''[[Dum (2003 Tamil film)|Dum]]'' (2003), which was loosely based on Jagannadh's 2002 Kannada film ''[[Appu (2002 film)|Appu]]''. His release in 2003 was ''[[Alai (film)|Alai]]''. | ||
Silambarasan had three releases in 2004; the first was ''[[Kovil (film)|Kovil]]'' which deals with the relationship between a Hindu boy and a Christian girl. | Silambarasan had three releases in 2004; the first was ''[[Kovil (film)|Kovil]]'' which deals with the relationship between a Hindu boy and a Christian girl. After this, Silambarasan starred in ''[[Kuththu]]'',<ref>{{cite web |title=Kuthu review. Kuthu Tamil movie review, story, rating – IndiaGlitz.com |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kuthu-tamil-movie-review-7015.html |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=2 January 2016}}</ref> a remake of the Telugu film ''[[Dil (2003 film)|Dil]]''. [[Divya Spandana]], played his love interest. His final release in 2004 was ''[[Manmadhan (film)|Manmadhan]]'', co-starring with [[Jyothika]] for the first time, and the film became a turning point in his career.<ref>{{cite web |title=Entertainment / Film Review : Manmadhan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/11/19/stories/2004111902260302.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041215182353/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/11/19/stories/2004111902260302.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 December 2004 |website=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Manmadhan review. Manmadhan தமிழ் movie review, story, rating – IndiaGlitz.com |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/manmadhan-tamilfont-movie-review-7092.html |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=2 January 2016}}</ref> | ||
=== 2005–2009 === | === 2005–2009 === | ||
Silambarasan's first release in 2005 was the film ''[[Thotti Jaya]]'', directed by [[V. Z. Durai]].<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7016.html |title=Thotti Jaya Review |website=IndiaGlitz |date=9 September 2005 |access-date=20 September 2011}}</ref> In 2006, he starred in ''[[Saravana]]'', directed by [[K. S. Ravikumar]]. This was the second time that Simbu and [[Jyothika]] worked together after the success of ''[[Manmadhan (film)|Manmadhan]]'' (2004). He next starred in and directed ''[[Vallavan]]'' (2006), as well as writing its story, screenplay and co-dialogue. | Silambarasan's first release in 2005 was the film ''[[Thotti Jaya]]'', directed by [[V. Z. Durai]].<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7016.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041024111307/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7016.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 October 2004 |title=Thotti Jaya Review |website=IndiaGlitz |date=9 September 2005 |access-date=20 September 2011}}</ref> In 2006, he starred in ''[[Saravana]]'', directed by [[K. S. Ravikumar]]. This was the second time that Simbu and [[Jyothika]] worked together after the success of ''[[Manmadhan (film)|Manmadhan]]'' (2004). He next starred in and directed ''[[Vallavan]]'' (2006), as well as writing its story, screenplay and co-dialogue. | ||
In 2008, he starred in the action masala film ''[[Kaalai]]'', which was a flop.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-1/kaalai-review.html |title=Kaalai – Rebel sans cause |publisher=Behinndwoods |access-date=22 December 2011}}</ref> Later that year, he appeared in another action masala film ''[[Silambattam (film)|Silambattam]]''. | In 2008, he starred in the action masala film ''[[Kaalai]]'', which was a flop.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-1/kaalai-review.html |title=Kaalai – Rebel sans cause |publisher=Behinndwoods |access-date=22 December 2011}}</ref> Later that year, he appeared in another action masala film ''[[Silambattam (film)|Silambattam]]''. | ||
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In 2016, Silambarasan starred in the [[Pandiraj]]-directed ''[[Idhu Namma Aalu (2016 film)|Idhu Namma Aalu]]'' alongside [[Nayanthara]], [[Andrea Jeremiah]] and [[Soori (actor)|Soori]] playing lead roles. His next film ''[[Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada]]'' was his second collaboration with Gautham Menon and A. R. Rahman.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/achcham-yenbadhu-madamaiyada-movie-review-simbu-gautham-menon-manjima-mohan-star-ratings-4369702/ |title=Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada movie review: Don't miss this Simbu-Gautham film |newspaper=The Indian Express |date=12 November 2016 }}</ref> In 2017, it was reported that Silambarasan had signed up for an English-language film.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/simbu-to-complete-his-english-film-before-joining-mani-ratnam-next-4848013/ |title=Simbu to complete his English film before joining Mani Ratnam's next |date=17 September 2017 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=18 September 2017 }}</ref> His film ''[[Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan]]'' was panned by critics and was commercially unsuccessful. It led to controversies that were reported in the media involving the film's producer [[Michael Rayappan]] blaming Silambarasan for being uncooperative during the film's production. In 2018, he appeared in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s successful ''[[Chekka Chivantha Vaanam]]'' as part of an ensemble cast that included [[Arvind Swamy]], [[Vijay Sethupathi]] and [[Arun Vijay]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/mani-ratnam-jyothika-simbu-vijay-sethupathi-fahadh-faasil/1/1049238.html |title=Its official! Mani Ratnams next to star Jyothika, Simbu, Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil |access-date=18 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/cast-mani-ratnams-next-announced-68511 |title=Cast for Mani Ratnam's next announced |date=16 September 2017 |work=The News Minute |access-date=18 September 2017}}</ref> In 2019, STR acted in [[Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven]]. | In 2016, Silambarasan starred in the [[Pandiraj]]-directed ''[[Idhu Namma Aalu (2016 film)|Idhu Namma Aalu]]'' alongside [[Nayanthara]], [[Andrea Jeremiah]] and [[Soori (actor)|Soori]] playing lead roles. His next film ''[[Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada]]'' was his second collaboration with Gautham Menon and A. R. Rahman.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/achcham-yenbadhu-madamaiyada-movie-review-simbu-gautham-menon-manjima-mohan-star-ratings-4369702/ |title=Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada movie review: Don't miss this Simbu-Gautham film |newspaper=The Indian Express |date=12 November 2016 }}</ref> In 2017, it was reported that Silambarasan had signed up for an English-language film.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/simbu-to-complete-his-english-film-before-joining-mani-ratnam-next-4848013/ |title=Simbu to complete his English film before joining Mani Ratnam's next |date=17 September 2017 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=18 September 2017 }}</ref> His film ''[[Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan]]'' was panned by critics and was commercially unsuccessful. It led to controversies that were reported in the media involving the film's producer [[Michael Rayappan]] blaming Silambarasan for being uncooperative during the film's production. In 2018, he appeared in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s successful ''[[Chekka Chivantha Vaanam]]'' as part of an ensemble cast that included [[Arvind Swamy]], [[Vijay Sethupathi]] and [[Arun Vijay]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/mani-ratnam-jyothika-simbu-vijay-sethupathi-fahadh-faasil/1/1049238.html |title=Its official! Mani Ratnams next to star Jyothika, Simbu, Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil |access-date=18 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/cast-mani-ratnams-next-announced-68511 |title=Cast for Mani Ratnam's next announced |date=16 September 2017 |work=The News Minute |access-date=18 September 2017}}</ref> In 2019, STR acted in [[Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven]]. | ||
After a brief hiatus during the pandemic, Silambarasan revealed to the public that he was on a regimen to reduce his weight and to improve his spirituality.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/simbu-silambarasan-str-atman-physical-transformation-journey-viral-video-tamil-news-307188|title=Simbu inspires his fans with his physical transformation journey! - Viral video | After a brief hiatus during the pandemic, Silambarasan revealed to the public that he was on a regimen to reduce his weight and to improve his spirituality.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/simbu-silambarasan-str-atman-physical-transformation-journey-viral-video-tamil-news-307188|title=Simbu inspires his fans with his physical transformation journey! - Viral video – Tamil News|date=4 February 2022|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> He became a vegetarian during this period, lost 30 kilograms and also learnt [[Bharatanatyam]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fitness/tamil-actor-silambarasan-weight-loss-fitness-105-to-72-kgs-7760544/ | title=Watch: Tamil actor Silambarasan reveals weight loss transformation; sheds over 30 kg in two years | date=8 February 2022 }}</ref> His comeback to film was ''[[Eeswaran]]''. The film, directed by [[Suseenthiran]] was released on the eve of [[Pongal (festival)|Pongal]] festival in theatres after the [[COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19]] lockdown was lifted in Tamil Nadu on 14 January 2021, clashing with Vijay's ''[[Master (2021 film)|Master]]'' (2021). Although the film was moderately successful, Silambarasan's performance was praised, and his new persona was well received by the audience.<ref>{{Cite news |title=STR learns Bharatanatyam from Saranya Mohan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/str-learns-bharatanatyam-from-saranya-mohan/articleshow/78999048.cms |access-date=9 November 2020 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=12 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112120345/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/str-learns-bharatanatyam-from-saranya-mohan/articleshow/78999048.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Silambarasan's next release was the political thriller film ''[[Maanaadu]]'' (2021),<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-29|title=Maanaadu Box Office Collection (1st Weekend): Simbu's Film Enter Profit Zone in Just 4 Days|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/maanaadu-box-office-collection-1st-weekend-simbus-film-enter-zone-just-4-days-843231|access-date=2021-12-26|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> directed by [[Venkat Prabhu]] which hit theatres in [[Diwali]]. The film was commercially successful at the box office and drew praise for its screenplay and performances, especially Silambarasan's. In 2022, he returned to TV as the host of Bigg Boss Ultimate.<ref>{{Cite web |title=It's official! Simbu is the new host of Bigg Boss Ultimate. Watch promo |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/it-s-official-simbu-is-the-new-host-of-bigg-boss-ultimate-watch-promo-1917281-2022-02-24 |access-date=2022-11-12 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> | ||
In 2023, he starred in the [[gangster film]] [[Pathu Thala]] which was a remake of the Kannada film [[Mufti (film)|Mufti]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chandar |first=Bhuvanesh |date=2023-03-30 |title=‘Pathu Thala’ movie review: Simbu sizzles, but this gangster drama lacks any real punch |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pathu-thala-movie-review-simbu-sizzles-but-this-gangster-drama-lacks-any-real-punch/article66679111.ece |access-date=2023-05-09 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Pathu Thala Movie Review : STR and Gautham Karthik elevate this fairly-engaging gangster film |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/pathu-thala/movie-review/99109467.cms |access-date=2023-05-09 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-03-28 |title=Soundararaja: 'Pathu Thala' will be different from 'Mufti' – Exclusive! |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/soundararaja-pathu-thala-will-be-different-from-mufti-exclusive/articleshow/99060929.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-05-09 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The film was fairly successful, collecting over 50 Crores.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pathu Thala Hit Or Flop : Lifetime Box Office Collection |url=https://www.indianscinema.in/2023/04/pathu-thala-hit-or-flop.html |access-date=2023-05-09}}</ref> His next film bankrolled by [[Kamal Haasan|Kamal Hassan]]'s [[Raaj Kamal Films International]], was announced with a working title of STR 48. This marks Silambarasan's 48th feature film.<ref>{{Cite web |title=It's official! Simbu and Kamal Haasan collaborate for STR 48. Watch |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/its-official-simbu-and-kamal-haasan-collaborate-for-str-48-watch-2344527-2023-03-09 |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-09 |title=STR 48: Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan team up for a film, watch motion poster |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/str48-kamal-haasan-and-silambarasan-team-up-for-a-film-8487604/ |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Today |first=Telangana |date=2023-03-10 |title=Kamal Haasan announces film with Simbu (STR48) |url=https://telanganatoday.com/kamal-haasan-announces-film-with-simbu-str48 |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=Telangana Today |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
== Music == | == Music == | ||
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On 27 December 2011, Silambarasan released the non-film single "[[Love Anthem For World Peace and Love]]" to promote world peace.<ref>{{citation |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/dec-11-05/simbu-str-30-12-11.html |title=Simbu's global effect |date=30 December 2011 |access-date=15 January 2011}}</ref> | On 27 December 2011, Silambarasan released the non-film single "[[Love Anthem For World Peace and Love]]" to promote world peace.<ref>{{citation |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/dec-11-05/simbu-str-30-12-11.html |title=Simbu's global effect |date=30 December 2011 |access-date=15 January 2011}}</ref> | ||
In 2013, he sang <nowiki>''Diamond Girl''</nowiki> in [[Telugu cinema|Tollywood]] film [[Baadshah (2013 film)|''Baadshah'']] directed by [[Srinu Vaitla]] starring [[Jr. NTR]] and [[Kajal Aggarwal]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Simbu sings for NTR Jr's Baadshah | In 2013, he sang <nowiki>''Diamond Girl''</nowiki> in [[Telugu cinema|Tollywood]] film [[Baadshah (2013 film)|''Baadshah'']] directed by [[Srinu Vaitla]] starring [[Jr. NTR]] and [[Kajal Aggarwal]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Simbu sings for NTR Jr's Baadshah |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Simbu-sings-for-NTR-Jrs-Baadshah/articleshow/18658686.cms|access-date=2020-10-15|website=The Times of India|language=en|last1=As |first1=Sashidhar |last2=Kavirayani |first2=Suresh }}</ref> This was his first venture in Telugu music. | ||
He stated in the summer of 2015 that he would collaborate with [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] to release the non-film single titled "Karma".<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/simbu-and-yuvan-shankar-raja-team-up-to-compose-an-independent-single-titled-karma.html |title=It is Karma for Simbu — goes single ... |date=12 April 2015 |access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref> | He stated in the summer of 2015 that he would collaborate with [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] to release the non-film single titled "Karma".<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/simbu-and-yuvan-shankar-raja-team-up-to-compose-an-independent-single-titled-karma.html |title=It is Karma for Simbu — goes single ... |date=12 April 2015 |access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref> | ||
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In 2010, Silambarasan sang and composed the song "[[Evan Di Unna Pethan]]" as a part of the soundtrack album for his film, ''[[Vaanam]]'' (2011) and the song faced severe opposition for its provocative lyrics. A women's rights organisation in Chennai criticised the lyrics and issued a statement to Silambarasan for the lyrics being "chauvinistic" that "demean women". Further it was argued that "music needs to appeal to larger sections than to the ‘thrill-seeking’ youth who are often misguided into ‘cheap thrills’ because of such songs", demanding censorship.<ref name="ReferenceB">{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/chennai/simbu-controversy%E2%80%99s-child-989 |title=Simbu, controversy's child? |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=14 March 2011 |access-date=15 February 2012 |author=14 March 2011 By Srinidhi Rajagopal DC chennai |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110517164001/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/chennai/simbu-controversy%E2%80%99s-child-989 |archive-date=17 May 2011}}</ref> However, several prominent people from the film industry came to support Silambarasan stating that there have been more objectionable scenes in films in the past and that there were "bigger issues in society" and applying censorship was not "the ideal way out in democracy."<ref name="ReferenceB" /> | In 2010, Silambarasan sang and composed the song "[[Evan Di Unna Pethan]]" as a part of the soundtrack album for his film, ''[[Vaanam]]'' (2011) and the song faced severe opposition for its provocative lyrics. A women's rights organisation in Chennai criticised the lyrics and issued a statement to Silambarasan for the lyrics being "chauvinistic" that "demean women". Further it was argued that "music needs to appeal to larger sections than to the ‘thrill-seeking’ youth who are often misguided into ‘cheap thrills’ because of such songs", demanding censorship.<ref name="ReferenceB">{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/chennai/simbu-controversy%E2%80%99s-child-989 |title=Simbu, controversy's child? |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=14 March 2011 |access-date=15 February 2012 |author=14 March 2011 By Srinidhi Rajagopal DC chennai |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110517164001/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/chennai/simbu-controversy%E2%80%99s-child-989 |archive-date=17 May 2011}}</ref> However, several prominent people from the film industry came to support Silambarasan stating that there have been more objectionable scenes in films in the past and that there were "bigger issues in society" and applying censorship was not "the ideal way out in democracy."<ref name="ReferenceB" /> | ||
After releasing a promotional version of "[[The Love Anthem]]" song in 2011, Silambarasan announced that a final version would be released thereafter and announced his desire to bring in international artists [[Akon]] and [[Rihanna]] for the venture.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/No-Akon-Rihanna-for-Simbu/articleshow/11336530.cms |title=No Akon, Rihanna for Simbu! |work=The Times of India |date=2 January 2012 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> He subsequently headed to Los Angeles in January 2012 and recorded an original version of the song by himself at Studio Zappa with music producer Elan Morrison on the keyboards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/str-records-his-love-anthem-in-la-news-tamil-mbgpgrjhdbjsi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141012073139/http://www.sify.com/movies/str-records-his-love-anthem-in-la-news-tamil-mbgpgrjhdbjsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 October 2014 |title=STR records his Love Anthem in LA |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> The failure to sign in the international artists prompted the project's producer, Silambarasan's father T. Rajendar to lodge a police complaint against two agents who had misled his production company into supposed connections with the international artists concerned. Rajendar noted that the sound editor Ramji Soma and a Canadian entrepreneur Talvinder Bathh had charged Rs 12 million ($200,000) from his company and failed to return it despite promises made to sign on Akon, [[David Guetta]] and either Rihanna or [[Nicole Scherzinger]] for the project.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Actor-Rajendar-pays-for-Akon-gets-conned/articleshow/27814362.cms |title=Actor Rajendar pays for Akon, gets conned |work=The Times of India |date=24 December 2013 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> In May 2013, Silambarasan was finally successfully able to bring in Akon to collaborate for an alternate version of the song, with the move being facilitated by Tracktical Entertainment.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Relationship-with-Akon-is-fine-says-Simbu/articleshow/28000804.cms |title=Relationship with Akon is fine, says Simbu |work=The Times of India |date=27 December 2013 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> The latest version of the song is yet to be released, with Silambarasan hinting in early 2014 that the song may be launched before the end of 2014.<ref>{{cite web |last=Shenoy |first=Sonali |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/Simbu-to-Get-Hitched-by-December/2014/01/27/article2021487.ece |title=Simbu to Get Hitched by December? |work=The New Indian Express |date=27 January 2014 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> In an interview in June 2015, he revealed that the venture would be resumed soon, though that he was busy with other commitments.<ref>{{cite web |url= | After releasing a promotional version of "[[The Love Anthem]]" song in 2011, Silambarasan announced that a final version would be released thereafter and announced his desire to bring in international artists [[Akon]] and [[Rihanna]] for the venture.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/No-Akon-Rihanna-for-Simbu/articleshow/11336530.cms |title=No Akon, Rihanna for Simbu! |work=The Times of India |date=2 January 2012 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> He subsequently headed to Los Angeles in January 2012 and recorded an original version of the song by himself at Studio Zappa with music producer Elan Morrison on the keyboards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/str-records-his-love-anthem-in-la-news-tamil-mbgpgrjhdbjsi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141012073139/http://www.sify.com/movies/str-records-his-love-anthem-in-la-news-tamil-mbgpgrjhdbjsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 October 2014 |title=STR records his Love Anthem in LA |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> The failure to sign in the international artists prompted the project's producer, Silambarasan's father T. Rajendar to lodge a police complaint against two agents who had misled his production company into supposed connections with the international artists concerned. Rajendar noted that the sound editor Ramji Soma and a Canadian entrepreneur Talvinder Bathh had charged Rs 12 million ($200,000) from his company and failed to return it despite promises made to sign on Akon, [[David Guetta]] and either Rihanna or [[Nicole Scherzinger]] for the project.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Actor-Rajendar-pays-for-Akon-gets-conned/articleshow/27814362.cms |title=Actor Rajendar pays for Akon, gets conned |work=The Times of India |date=24 December 2013 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> In May 2013, Silambarasan was finally successfully able to bring in Akon to collaborate for an alternate version of the song, with the move being facilitated by Tracktical Entertainment.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Relationship-with-Akon-is-fine-says-Simbu/articleshow/28000804.cms |title=Relationship with Akon is fine, says Simbu |work=The Times of India |date=27 December 2013 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> The latest version of the song is yet to be released, with Silambarasan hinting in early 2014 that the song may be launched before the end of 2014.<ref>{{cite web |last=Shenoy |first=Sonali |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/Simbu-to-Get-Hitched-by-December/2014/01/27/article2021487.ece |title=Simbu to Get Hitched by December? |work=The New Indian Express |date=27 January 2014 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> In an interview in June 2015, he revealed that the venture would be resumed soon, though that he was busy with other commitments.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/askstr-simbu-chat-tamil-news-134349.html |title=ASKSTR simbu chat – Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz.com |date=2 June 2015 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> | ||
In December 2015, a song, referred to by the media as the "Beep Song" was leaked online and was widely circulated. The song was initially reported to be written and sung by Silambarasan and composed by music director [[Anirudh Ravichander]], and featured an expletive degrading women which had been beeped out. Subsequently, Anirudh denied any involvement in the song and Silambarasan clarified that he had written, composed and sung the song himself, stating he was unsure how the song was leaked and uploaded onto the internet.<ref>{{cite web |title=Beep Song is Not Mine: Anirudh |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Beep-Song-is-Not-Mine-Anirudh/2015/12/15/article3177512.ece |website=The New Indian Express |access-date=23 December 2015}}</ref> The song provoked widespread criticism from pressure groups and film personalities. Women activists organised protests in front of Silambarasan house in T. Nagar and other places.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/more-brickbats-for-the-beep-song/article8015743.ece |title=Chorus of dissent drowns 'Beep' song |date=22 December 2015 |access-date=23 December 2015 |newspaper=The Hindu | In December 2015, a song, referred to by the media as the "Beep Song" was leaked online and was widely circulated. The song was initially reported to be written and sung by Silambarasan and composed by music director [[Anirudh Ravichander]], and featured an expletive degrading women which had been beeped out. Subsequently, Anirudh denied any involvement in the song and Silambarasan clarified that he had written, composed and sung the song himself, stating he was unsure how the song was leaked and uploaded onto the internet.<ref>{{cite web |title=Beep Song is Not Mine: Anirudh |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Beep-Song-is-Not-Mine-Anirudh/2015/12/15/article3177512.ece |website=The New Indian Express |access-date=23 December 2015}}</ref> The song provoked widespread criticism from pressure groups and film personalities. Women activists organised protests in front of Silambarasan house in T. Nagar and other places.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/more-brickbats-for-the-beep-song/article8015743.ece |title=Chorus of dissent drowns 'Beep' song |date=22 December 2015 |access-date=23 December 2015 |newspaper=The Hindu |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Meanwhile, the Left-wing of [[All India Democratic Women's Association]] (AIDWA) alleged that the song was sexist and derogatory to women and filed a case against Silambarasan in [[Coimbatore]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/case-against-simbu-anirudh-for-composing-obscene-song/article7982158.ece |title=Case against Simbu, Anirudh for composing 'obscene' song |date=13 December 2015 |access-date=23 December 2015 |newspaper=The Hindu |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Based on the complaint, The Racecourse Police Station registered FIR against the actor and Anirudh. Likewise, the Cyber Crime Police in Egmore also registered a similar case against them. Silambarasan stated on his Twitter page that he will not hide anywhere and will face the course of law. However, he failed to appear in the Racecourse Police station on 19 December 2015 as per the summons sent to him. Fearing arrest, Silambarasan had moved the case to the [[Madras High Court]] for anticipatory bail.<ref>{{cite web |title=Fearing Arrest, Simbu Moves High Court for Advance Bail |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/Fearing-Arrest-Simbu-Moves-High-Court-for-Advance-Bail/2015/12/22/article3189663.ece |website=The New Indian Express |access-date=23 December 2015}}</ref> The Madras High Court consequently refused to issue an interim stay to arrest Silambarasan.<ref>{{cite news |title=Beep song: Actor Simbu fails to get immediate reprieve in Madras HC |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com//articleshow/50282059.cms? |website=The Times of India |date=22 December 2015 |access-date=23 December 2015}}</ref> In late February 2016, Silambarasan appeared before the Coimbatore City police in connection with the "Beep Song" case and claimed that he had composed the song long ago when he was depressed due to a love failure; he further stated that Anirudh had no role in it.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/beep-song-case-actor-simbu-appears-before-police/article8267730.ece |title=Beep song case: Actor Simbu appears before police |work=The Hindu |date=22 February 2016 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> | ||
=== Relationship with directors === | === Relationship with directors === | ||
Silambarasan experienced difficulties with director A. J. Murugan during the making of his breakthrough film, ''[[Manmadhan (film)|Manmadhan]]'' (2004) and was widely reported by the media to have "ghost-directed" the project.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/manmathan-review-tamil-pclvCJjjefcad.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225005820/http://www.sify.com/movies/manmathan-review-tamil-pclvCJjjefcad.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 December 2015 |title=Review : Manmathan |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> Murugan later suggested that Silambarasan and his family then continually deprived him of royalties deriving from the film, such as the story credits, the Hindi remake rights and sequel rights.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://silverscreen.in/news/director-aj-murugan-says-manmadhan-script-was-his-not-simbus/|title=Director AJ Murugan Says 'Manmadhan' Script Was His, Not Simbu's|date=31 December 2018}}</ref> Murugan was later demoted and worked in Silambarasan's directorial venture, ''[[Vallavan]]'' (2006) as an associate director, and was consequently critical of the actor's insistence on interfering with the director's role.<ref name="ajm">{{cite web |url= | Silambarasan experienced difficulties with director A. J. Murugan during the making of his breakthrough film, ''[[Manmadhan (film)|Manmadhan]]'' (2004) and was widely reported by the media to have "ghost-directed" the project.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/manmathan-review-tamil-pclvCJjjefcad.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225005820/http://www.sify.com/movies/manmathan-review-tamil-pclvCJjjefcad.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 December 2015 |title=Review : Manmathan |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> Murugan later suggested that Silambarasan and his family then continually deprived him of royalties deriving from the film, such as the story credits, the Hindi remake rights and sequel rights.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://silverscreen.in/news/director-aj-murugan-says-manmadhan-script-was-his-not-simbus/|title=Director AJ Murugan Says 'Manmadhan' Script Was His, Not Simbu's|date=31 December 2018}}</ref> Murugan was later demoted and worked in Silambarasan's directorial venture, ''[[Vallavan]]'' (2006) as an associate director, and was consequently critical of the actor's insistence on interfering with the director's role.<ref name="ajm">{{cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/simbu-and-his-misadventures-tamil-news-42868.html |title=Simbu and his misadventures |website=IndiaGlitz |date=8 November 2008 |access-date=9 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190919065143/https://www.indiaglitz.com/simbu-and-his-misadventures-tamil-news-42868.html|archive-date=19 September 2019}}</ref> Another associate director of Silambarasan, G. T. Nandhu, also fell out with the actor during the making of ''Kettavan'' in 2007. The project was launched with Nandhu as the director but he later complained that Silambarasan actively encroached his role and subsequently left his name out of the film's promotional posters. Despite completing a schedule, the pair could not sort out their differences and the film was shelved.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vBclbclnCA | archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211107/9vBclbclnCA| archive-date=2021-11-07 | url-status=live|title=Simbu Cheated Me: Kettavan Director GT Nandhu First Exclusive Interview – STR Kettavan Coming Soon |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | ||
Soon after the failure of their collaboration in ''[[Kaalai]]'' (2008), director [[Tarun Gopi]] was critical of Silambarasan's involvement in the project and stated that the actor grossly interfered with his duties as a director. Gopi labelled the actor "unprofessional" and stated that he could not recognise the film from his original script.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tarun-gopi-hits-out-at-vishal-and-simbu-news-tamil-kkfscGdabedsi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151211044511/http://www.sify.com/movies/tarun-gopi-hits-out-at-vishal-and-simbu-news-tamil-kkfscGdabedsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 December 2015 |title=Tarun Gopi hits out at Vishal and Simbu! |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> He later apologised for his remarks in late 2011.<ref>{{cite web |title=Director-Actor Tharun Gopi apologises to Simbu and Vishal |url=http://www.kollyinsider.com/2011/11/director-actor-tharun-gopi-apologises.html |website=Kollyinsider |access-date=24 November 2018}}</ref> Cinematographer [[R. Madhi|Madhi]] also had similar problems with the actor during the making of ''[[Silambattam (film)|Silambattam]]'' (2008).<ref name="ajm" /> In 2010, [[N. Linguswamy|Linguswamy]] sacked Silambarasan from the production of ''[[Vettai]]'' (2012) after the actor suddenly began production on another film, ''Vaanam'', without letting the director know. In reply, Silambarasan argued that Linguswamy had wasted hundred days of his time without telling him the script of ''Vettai'' and called the director "unprofessional". Silambarasan was later replaced in ''Vettai'' by [[Arya (actor)|Arya]], while he chose to launch another new project titled ''[[Vettai Mannan]]'' immediately after his removal from ''Vettai'' and that movie was also shelved.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/simbu-lashes-out-at-lingusamy-news-tamil-kkfqgMajbdesi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225004316/http://www.sify.com/movies/simbu-lashes-out-at-lingusamy-news-tamil-kkfqgMajbdesi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 December 2015 |title=Simbu lashes out at Lingusamy! |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/lingusamy-sacks-silambarasan-news-tamil-kkfqh6ehedfsi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225011324/http://www.sify.com/movies/lingusamy-sacks-silambarasan-news-tamil-kkfqh6ehedfsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 December 2015 |title=Lingusamy sacks Silambarasan |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> | Soon after the failure of their collaboration in ''[[Kaalai]]'' (2008), director [[Tarun Gopi]] was critical of Silambarasan's involvement in the project and stated that the actor grossly interfered with his duties as a director. Gopi labelled the actor "unprofessional" and stated that he could not recognise the film from his original script.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tarun-gopi-hits-out-at-vishal-and-simbu-news-tamil-kkfscGdabedsi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151211044511/http://www.sify.com/movies/tarun-gopi-hits-out-at-vishal-and-simbu-news-tamil-kkfscGdabedsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 December 2015 |title=Tarun Gopi hits out at Vishal and Simbu! |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> He later apologised for his remarks in late 2011.<ref>{{cite web |title=Director-Actor Tharun Gopi apologises to Simbu and Vishal |url=http://www.kollyinsider.com/2011/11/director-actor-tharun-gopi-apologises.html |website=Kollyinsider |access-date=24 November 2018}}</ref> Cinematographer [[R. Madhi|Madhi]] also had similar problems with the actor during the making of ''[[Silambattam (film)|Silambattam]]'' (2008).<ref name="ajm" /> In 2010, [[N. Linguswamy|Linguswamy]] sacked Silambarasan from the production of ''[[Vettai]]'' (2012) after the actor suddenly began production on another film, ''Vaanam'', without letting the director know. In reply, Silambarasan argued that Linguswamy had wasted hundred days of his time without telling him the script of ''Vettai'' and called the director "unprofessional". Silambarasan was later replaced in ''Vettai'' by [[Arya (actor)|Arya]], while he chose to launch another new project titled ''[[Vettai Mannan]]'' immediately after his removal from ''Vettai'' and that movie was also shelved.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/simbu-lashes-out-at-lingusamy-news-tamil-kkfqgMajbdesi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225004316/http://www.sify.com/movies/simbu-lashes-out-at-lingusamy-news-tamil-kkfqgMajbdesi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 December 2015 |title=Simbu lashes out at Lingusamy! |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/lingusamy-sacks-silambarasan-news-tamil-kkfqh6ehedfsi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225011324/http://www.sify.com/movies/lingusamy-sacks-silambarasan-news-tamil-kkfqh6ehedfsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 December 2015 |title=Lingusamy sacks Silambarasan |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> | ||
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Silambarasan's ''[[Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan]]'' (2017) opened in June 2017 to negative reviews and became a box office failure.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.newstodaynet.com/index.php/2017/11/30/aaa-movie-producer-blames-actor-for-losses/ |title='AAA' movie producer blames actor for losses |date=30 November 2017 |work=News Today |access-date=13 February 2018 }}</ref> Several months after the release, the film's producer Michael Rayappan and director Adhik Ravichandran met the media to criticise the actor's unruly behaviour and interference during the course of the project.<ref name="aaaflop">{{cite web |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/producer-michael-rayappans-statement-against-simbu-for-aaa-loss.html |title=Producer Michael Rayappan's statement against Simbu for AAA loss |date=30 November 2017 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> They alleged that during the first schedule, production was delayed by two months because several actresses refused to star opposite Silambarasan knowing his unprofessionalism and that later, the actor insisted that the team shift to a different town from the finalised town of [[Madurai]], as he did not like the warm climate. After moving the shoot to [[Dindigul]], he continued to refuse to shoot in public areas or on Sundays and regularly failed to turn up as per the agreed schedule.<ref name="aaaflop" /> They alleged that during the first schedule, Silambarasan refused to film a song sequence, unfairly requested [[Shriya Saran]] to be replaced after she had finished her portions, demanded the shoot to be moved to London from [[Dubai]] and made false promises about reducing his body weight as required for the script. During the second schedule, it was alleged that he out-rightly refused to undergo makeup sessions, refused to turn up to shoot on time, demanded a hotel room on the [[East Coast Road]], refused to provide hotel expenses and demanded that a production executive was sacked. Silambarasan also cancelled the third schedule and demanded that the film was released in two parts against the makers' wishes, while sending his team to [[Thailand]] to have leisure time on the producers' money.<ref name="aaaflop" /> He later refused to coordinate when completing necessary scenes to make it a two-part film and also half-heartedly provided dubbing work. The producer revealed that out of an agreed schedule of seventy-six days, Silambarasan only worked on thirty-eight days, meaning that the dates of [[Tamannaah]] and [[Shriya Saran]] were widely wasted.<ref name="aaaflop" /> As a result of the incident, Silambarasan was widely criticised by his peers in the Tamil film industry.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/producers-council-serves-red-notice-actor-silambarasan-72077|title = Producers' Council serves 'Red Notice' to actor Silambarasan|date = 23 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/silambarasan-gets-a-notice-from-vishal-led-producers-council-can-t-work-in-films-till-issue-resolved/story-hcCS3aGjCTQHjNgClu5NjP.html |title=Silambarasan gets a notice from Vishal-led producers' council, can't work in films till issue resolved |date=24 November 2017 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> | Silambarasan's ''[[Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan]]'' (2017) opened in June 2017 to negative reviews and became a box office failure.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.newstodaynet.com/index.php/2017/11/30/aaa-movie-producer-blames-actor-for-losses/ |title='AAA' movie producer blames actor for losses |date=30 November 2017 |work=News Today |access-date=13 February 2018 }}</ref> Several months after the release, the film's producer Michael Rayappan and director Adhik Ravichandran met the media to criticise the actor's unruly behaviour and interference during the course of the project.<ref name="aaaflop">{{cite web |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/producer-michael-rayappans-statement-against-simbu-for-aaa-loss.html |title=Producer Michael Rayappan's statement against Simbu for AAA loss |date=30 November 2017 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> They alleged that during the first schedule, production was delayed by two months because several actresses refused to star opposite Silambarasan knowing his unprofessionalism and that later, the actor insisted that the team shift to a different town from the finalised town of [[Madurai]], as he did not like the warm climate. After moving the shoot to [[Dindigul]], he continued to refuse to shoot in public areas or on Sundays and regularly failed to turn up as per the agreed schedule.<ref name="aaaflop" /> They alleged that during the first schedule, Silambarasan refused to film a song sequence, unfairly requested [[Shriya Saran]] to be replaced after she had finished her portions, demanded the shoot to be moved to London from [[Dubai]] and made false promises about reducing his body weight as required for the script. During the second schedule, it was alleged that he out-rightly refused to undergo makeup sessions, refused to turn up to shoot on time, demanded a hotel room on the [[East Coast Road]], refused to provide hotel expenses and demanded that a production executive was sacked. Silambarasan also cancelled the third schedule and demanded that the film was released in two parts against the makers' wishes, while sending his team to [[Thailand]] to have leisure time on the producers' money.<ref name="aaaflop" /> He later refused to coordinate when completing necessary scenes to make it a two-part film and also half-heartedly provided dubbing work. The producer revealed that out of an agreed schedule of seventy-six days, Silambarasan only worked on thirty-eight days, meaning that the dates of [[Tamannaah]] and [[Shriya Saran]] were widely wasted.<ref name="aaaflop" /> As a result of the incident, Silambarasan was widely criticised by his peers in the Tamil film industry.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/producers-council-serves-red-notice-actor-silambarasan-72077|title = Producers' Council serves 'Red Notice' to actor Silambarasan|date = 23 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/silambarasan-gets-a-notice-from-vishal-led-producers-council-can-t-work-in-films-till-issue-resolved/story-hcCS3aGjCTQHjNgClu5NjP.html |title=Silambarasan gets a notice from Vishal-led producers' council, can't work in films till issue resolved |date=24 November 2017 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> | ||
In 2018, the Madras High Court ruled that Silambarasan had to pay back the money that he received as an advance from the producers at Passion Movie Makers. The ruling was in relation to the actor's failure to turn up for the shoot of a project titled ''Arasan'', directed by Narayan Nagendra Rao, during the development of the film in 2015. Despite reluctance from the director to begin a civil suit, the producers filed a complaint and recovered the advance.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/sep/03/silambarasan-in-trouble-for-not-returning-advance-of-shelved-project-1866971.html |title=Silambarasan in trouble for not returning advance of shelved project |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://silverscreen.in/news/arasan-director-narayan-nagendra-rao-opens-up-about-the-court-case-against-silambarasan/ |title='Arasan' Director Narayan Nagendra Rao Opens Up About The Court Case Against Silambarasan | In 2018, the Madras High Court ruled that Silambarasan had to pay back the money that he received as an advance from the producers at Passion Movie Makers. The ruling was in relation to the actor's failure to turn up for the shoot of a project titled ''Arasan'', directed by Narayan Nagendra Rao, during the development of the film in 2015. Despite reluctance from the director to begin a civil suit, the producers filed a complaint and recovered the advance.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/sep/03/silambarasan-in-trouble-for-not-returning-advance-of-shelved-project-1866971.html |title=Silambarasan in trouble for not returning advance of shelved project |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://silverscreen.in/news/arasan-director-narayan-nagendra-rao-opens-up-about-the-court-case-against-silambarasan/ |title='Arasan' Director Narayan Nagendra Rao Opens Up About The Court Case Against Silambarasan |date=2 September 2018 }}</ref> In August 2019, producer Suresh Kamatchi announced that he had ousted Silambarasan from his film ''[[Maanaadu]]'' owing to the actor's failure to commit to dates properly. The film, which was directed by [[Venkat Prabhu]], had undergone pre-production work for close to a year before Silambarasan's exit.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/maanaadu-not-dropped-str-will-be-replaced-with-another-actor-for-the-role/articleshow/70588026.cms|title = 'Maanaadu not dropped; STR will be replaced with another actor for the role' |website = [[The Times of India]]| last1=Suganth | first1=M. }}</ref> Silambarasan later chose to launch another new project titled ''Maghaa Maanaadu'' immediately after his removal from ''Maanaadu''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/after-being-dropped-maanadu-simbu-announces-mahaamaanaadu-107227|title=After being dropped from 'Maanadu', Simbu announces 'Maghaamaanaadu'|date=14 August 2019}}</ref> Along with Michael Rayappan and Suresh Kamatchi, several other producers came forward with an official complaint to the [[Tamil Film Producers Council]] about Silambarasan's poor punctuality during August 2019. [[K. E. Gnanavel Raja|Gnanavel Raja]] of [[Studio Green]], Vijaya Raghavendra of All in All Pictures, and Madan of [[Escape Artists Motion Pictures]] were among those who were keen to get the body to compel the actor to return their advances. Gnanavel Raja had been making an untitled film with the actor directed by Narathar, while Raghavendra had paid the actor a deposit for ''Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa 2''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/040919/a-red-card-for-silambarasan-rajhendran.html|title = A red card for Silambarasan Rajhendran?|date = 4 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/is-gnanavel-raja-s-mufti-dropped-because-simbu-didn-t-turn-up-on-sets-details-inside-1607433-2019-10-09|title = Was Gnanavel Raja's Mufti dropped because Simbu didn't turn up on sets? Details inside}}</ref> | ||
The actor's films have also languished in [[development hell]] since 2011, with the media widely labelling his interference as a reason behind the delays. [[Vignesh Shivan]]'s ''[[Podaa Podi]]'' (2012) took four years to complete after production had started, while his next release ''[[Vaalu]]'' (2015) took three years.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/worth-the-wait/article4016428.ece |title=Worth the wait |work=The Hindu |date=20 October 2012 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> Another film, [[Nelson (director)|Nelson Dilipkumar's]] ''Vettai Mannan'', began in November 2010 and was ultimately shelved, with the actor shooting for the film intermittently. Likewise ''Idhu Namma Aalu'' and Gautham Menon's ''Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiyada'', began in 2013 and both were released in 2016 after publicised production delays.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Simbu-drops-Vaalu-and-Vettai-Mannan/articleshow/20286176.cms |title=Simbu drops Vaalu and Vettai Mannan? |work=The Times of India |date=27 May 2013 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> Silambarasan has also announced various directorial projects, which have failed to materialise, including ''Valiban'' in 2009, ''Manmadhan 2'' in 2012 and an untitled English film in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/great-expectations-varuma-varaadha/kettavan.html |title=Kettavan – Great Expectations: Varuma? Varaadha? |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/exclusive-silambarasan-in-new-york-imagegallery-kollywood-jlump1hbhhhsi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151226052551/http://www.sify.com/movies/exclusive-silambarasan-in-new-york-imagegallery-kollywood-jlump1hbhhhsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 December 2015 |title=Exclusive: Silambarasan in New York |work=Sify |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Simbu-to-make-Manmadhan-2/articleshow/22204491.cms |title=Simbu to make Manmadhan 2? |work=The Times of India |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> | The actor's films have also languished in [[development hell]] since 2011, with the media widely labelling his interference as a reason behind the delays. [[Vignesh Shivan]]'s ''[[Podaa Podi]]'' (2012) took four years to complete after production had started, while his next release ''[[Vaalu]]'' (2015) took three years.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/worth-the-wait/article4016428.ece |title=Worth the wait |work=The Hindu |date=20 October 2012 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> Another film, [[Nelson (director)|Nelson Dilipkumar's]] ''Vettai Mannan'', began in November 2010 and was ultimately shelved, with the actor shooting for the film intermittently. Likewise ''Idhu Namma Aalu'' and Gautham Menon's ''Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiyada'', began in 2013 and both were released in 2016 after publicised production delays.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Simbu-drops-Vaalu-and-Vettai-Mannan/articleshow/20286176.cms |title=Simbu drops Vaalu and Vettai Mannan? |work=The Times of India |date=27 May 2013 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> Silambarasan has also announced various directorial projects, which have failed to materialise, including ''Valiban'' in 2009, ''Manmadhan 2'' in 2012 and an untitled English film in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/great-expectations-varuma-varaadha/kettavan.html |title=Kettavan – Great Expectations: Varuma? Varaadha? |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/exclusive-silambarasan-in-new-york-imagegallery-kollywood-jlump1hbhhhsi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151226052551/http://www.sify.com/movies/exclusive-silambarasan-in-new-york-imagegallery-kollywood-jlump1hbhhhsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 December 2015 |title=Exclusive: Silambarasan in New York |work=Sify |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Simbu-to-make-Manmadhan-2/articleshow/22204491.cms |title=Simbu to make Manmadhan 2? |work=The Times of India |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> | ||
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Following the widespread acclaim of [[Dhanush]]'s song, "[[Why This Kolaveri Di]]" from ''[[3 (2012 Tamil film)|3]]'' (2012), Silambarasan claimed that he began the trend of writing songs with simple lyrics and releasing single tracks for films, in reference to his "[[Evan Di Unna Pethan]]" from ''[[Vaanam]]'' (2011). He subsequently also recorded, filmed and released a promotional video to his "[[The Love Anthem]]" within a month of "Why This Kolaveri Di"'s release. The actor's actions and song were criticised by the media during the period, who felt he purely just wanted to compete with Dhanush.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/heart-copy/article4727284.ece |title=Heart copy |work=The Hindu |date=18 May 2013 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/simbu-i-started-kolaveri-di-trend/ |title=Simbu: I started the 'Kolaveri di...' trend |date=23 December 2011 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> In 2012, the pair reconciled and sorted their difference during an [[South Indian International Movie Awards|awards ceremony]] held in Dubai, and later celebrated Dhanush's birthday together. Dhanush dismissed reports that the pair were rivals and stated that misunderstandings had grown as a result of their lack of interaction.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/dhanush-says-hansika-is-right-about-simbu-dhanush-hansika-27-07-13.html |title=Dhanush says Hansika is right about Simbu, Dhanush, Hansika |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> Dhanush later offered Silambarasan the opportunity to feature in a cameo role in his production, ''[[Kaaka Muttai]]'' (2015).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/dhanush-and-simbu-the-new-besties.html |title=Dhanush and Simbu – the new besties |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> | Following the widespread acclaim of [[Dhanush]]'s song, "[[Why This Kolaveri Di]]" from ''[[3 (2012 Tamil film)|3]]'' (2012), Silambarasan claimed that he began the trend of writing songs with simple lyrics and releasing single tracks for films, in reference to his "[[Evan Di Unna Pethan]]" from ''[[Vaanam]]'' (2011). He subsequently also recorded, filmed and released a promotional video to his "[[The Love Anthem]]" within a month of "Why This Kolaveri Di"'s release. The actor's actions and song were criticised by the media during the period, who felt he purely just wanted to compete with Dhanush.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/heart-copy/article4727284.ece |title=Heart copy |work=The Hindu |date=18 May 2013 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/simbu-i-started-kolaveri-di-trend/ |title=Simbu: I started the 'Kolaveri di...' trend |date=23 December 2011 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> In 2012, the pair reconciled and sorted their difference during an [[South Indian International Movie Awards|awards ceremony]] held in Dubai, and later celebrated Dhanush's birthday together. Dhanush dismissed reports that the pair were rivals and stated that misunderstandings had grown as a result of their lack of interaction.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/dhanush-says-hansika-is-right-about-simbu-dhanush-hansika-27-07-13.html |title=Dhanush says Hansika is right about Simbu, Dhanush, Hansika |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> Dhanush later offered Silambarasan the opportunity to feature in a cameo role in his production, ''[[Kaaka Muttai]]'' (2015).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/dhanush-and-simbu-the-new-besties.html |title=Dhanush and Simbu – the new besties |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> | ||
Silambarasan had a dispute with veteran comedian [[Goundamani]] following the release of ''Manmadhan'' (2004), with the comedian feeling that the actor had edited out too many of his scenes. In reply, Silambarasan noted that the cuts were necessary for the pace of the film, while adding that Goundamani as a senior actor, should have known better.<ref>{{cite web |url= | Silambarasan had a dispute with veteran comedian [[Goundamani]] following the release of ''Manmadhan'' (2004), with the comedian feeling that the actor had edited out too many of his scenes. In reply, Silambarasan noted that the cuts were necessary for the pace of the film, while adding that Goundamani as a senior actor, should have known better.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/controversies-come-together-tamil-news-11700 |title=Controversies come together – Tamil Movie News |date=29 November 2004 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> During the making of ''[[Vallavan]]'' (2006), actress [[Reemma Sen]] threatened legal action against Silambarasan after he made changes to the scope of her role in the film. She later stated she regretted her claim and was proud to have won critical acclaim for the character.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/may-06-04/25-05-06-simbu.html |title=Tamil movies : Reema Sen's warning of legal action on Simbu |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/reema-regrets-attack-on-simbu-tamil-news-27265.html |title=Reema regrets attack on Simbu |date=28 November 2006 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> Actress [[Lekha Washington]] was also critical of her experience working with Silambarasan on the shelved film ''Kettavan'', and noted that she faced harassment on the sets.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/did-lekha-washington-hint-that-simbu-sexually-harassed-her-1373467-2018-10-23|title=Did Lekha Washington hint that Simbu sexually harassed her?|website=India Today}}</ref> In 2007, Silambarasan had a televised spat with actor [[Babloo Prithiveeraj]] during the filming of the dance show [[Jodi Number One]], in which Silambarasan appeared as a judge. The actor argued with Prithveeraj regarding his dancing ability and later stormed out of the sets in tears, before being brought back by the other judges.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/Simbus-fight-with-Babloo-on-TV-fixed/articleshow/44833918.cms |title=Simbu's fight with Babloo on TV fixed? |work=The Times of India |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> | ||
In early 2011, Silambarasan and actor [[Jiiva]] briefly displayed public enmity after Silambarasan had talked down the success of Jiiva's ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' (2011). Silambarasan had walked out of the production of ''Ko'' after a photoshoot in early 2010 over creative differences with director [[K. V. Anand]], particularly on the issue of the casting of [[Karthika Nair]] as the lead actress.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/simbu-walks-out-of-kv-anands-ko-news-tamil-kkfqUVedegesi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225002812/http://www.sify.com/movies/simbu-walks-out-of-kv-anands-ko-news-tamil-kkfqUVedegesi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2015-12-25 |title=Simbu walks out of KV Anand's Ko! |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> Jiiva publicly called Silambarasan a "back stabber", though soon both actors decided to stop their respective public name calling.<ref>{{cite web |url= | In early 2011, Silambarasan and actor [[Jiiva]] briefly displayed public enmity after Silambarasan had talked down the success of Jiiva's ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' (2011). Silambarasan had walked out of the production of ''Ko'' after a photoshoot in early 2010 over creative differences with director [[K. V. Anand]], particularly on the issue of the casting of [[Karthika Nair]] as the lead actress.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/simbu-walks-out-of-kv-anands-ko-news-tamil-kkfqUVedegesi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225002812/http://www.sify.com/movies/simbu-walks-out-of-kv-anands-ko-news-tamil-kkfqUVedegesi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2015-12-25 |title=Simbu walks out of KV Anand's Ko! |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> Jiiva publicly called Silambarasan a "back stabber", though soon both actors decided to stop their respective public name calling.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/a-controversy-between-jiiva-and-simbu--tamil-news-70015.html |title=A controversy between Jiiva and Simbu? |date=22 August 2011 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/simbu-cautions-his-fans-in-networking-sites-tamil-news-66096.html |title=Simbu Cautions His Fans in Networking Sites |date=24 April 2011 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> Following the release of ''Vaanam'' (2011), actor [[Bharath (actor)|Bharath]] expressed his disappointment at being largely left out of the film's promotions and alleged that Silambarasan had asked the producers to reduce publicity for the film's other actors. Bharath called the incident a "sad phase in his career" and stated he was unsure if he would work with Silambarasan again. In return, Silambarasan denied any involvement in the film's promotional strategy and hinted that the film's success was largely dependent on his star image.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Bharath-takes-on-Simbu/articleshow/9430845.cms |title=Bharath takes on Simbu |work=The Times of India |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/bharath--simbus-take-on-vaanam-controversy-tamil-news-69260.html |title=Bharath & Simbus take on Vaanam controversy |date=August 2011 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> | ||
During the campaigning process for the 2015 [[Nadigar Sangam]] elections, Silambarasan launched a scathing personal attack on actor [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] during a press conference.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Simbu-thrashes-Vishal-on-Nadigar-Sangam-issue/articleshow/49267719.cms |title=Simbu thrashes Vishal on Nadigar Sangam issue |work=The Times of India |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> Silambarasan had run for the position of vice-president as a part of [[R. Sarathkumar|Sarathkumar]]'s team, and in a bid to denounce Vishal's credibility for the opposing party, the actor alleged that Vishal had a personal vendetta against Sarathkumar. He further added that Vishal was behaving like a "fox" and ridiculed Vishal's stature to be a part of the election.<ref>{{cite web |url= | During the campaigning process for the 2015 [[Nadigar Sangam]] elections, Silambarasan launched a scathing personal attack on actor [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] during a press conference.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Simbu-thrashes-Vishal-on-Nadigar-Sangam-issue/articleshow/49267719.cms |title=Simbu thrashes Vishal on Nadigar Sangam issue |work=The Times of India |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> Silambarasan had run for the position of vice-president as a part of [[R. Sarathkumar|Sarathkumar]]'s team, and in a bid to denounce Vishal's credibility for the opposing party, the actor alleged that Vishal had a personal vendetta against Sarathkumar. He further added that Vishal was behaving like a "fox" and ridiculed Vishal's stature to be a part of the election.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/silamabarasan-levels-strong-attacks-on-vishal-over-nadigar-sangam-issue-tamil-news-144085.html |title=Silamabarasan levels strong attacks on Vishal over Nadigar Sangam issue – Tamil Movie News – IndiaGlitz.com |date=7 October 2015 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> Silambarasan's actions were widely criticised, with Vishal subsequently thanking the actor for tilting public opinion further towards his team. Subsequently, Sarathkumar's team and Silambarasan unanimously lost in the election process.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/exclusive-vishal%E2%80%99s-candid-interview-simbu%E2%80%99s-attack-personal-relationships-and-politics-35127 |title=Exclusive: Vishal's candid interview on Simbu's attack, personal relationships and politics |work=The News Minute |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vishal-reply-to-allegations-of-silambarasan-radhika-and-others-tamil-news-144193.html |title=Vishal reply to allegations of Silambarasan Radhika and others – Tamil Movie News – IndiaGlitz.com |date=8 October 2015 |access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> | ||
== Awards == | == Awards == | ||
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*[[Vijay Award for Best Actor]] for ''[[Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa]]'' (2010)<ref>{{cite web |title=Vijay Awards 2011: List of Nominations |date=26 June 2011 |url=http://www.news365today.com/vijay-awards-2011-list-nominations-kamal-haasan-bags-maximum-awards/ |publisher=News365today |access-date=22 December 2011}}</ref> | *[[Vijay Award for Best Actor]] for ''[[Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa]]'' (2010)<ref>{{cite web |title=Vijay Awards 2011: List of Nominations |date=26 June 2011 |url=http://www.news365today.com/vijay-awards-2011-list-nominations-kamal-haasan-bags-maximum-awards/ |publisher=News365today |access-date=22 December 2011}}</ref> | ||
*[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]] for ''[[Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa]]'' (2010) | *[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]] for ''[[Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa]]'' (2010) | ||
== Filmography == | |||
{{Main|Silambarasan filmography}} | |||
== Discography == | == Discography == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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