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T. P. Gajendran
T. P. Gajendran | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 January 1955 |
| Occupation | Actor, Director |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Children | Dhanalakshmi[1] |
T. P. Gajendran (born 25 January 1955) is an Indian film director and actor[2] who plays minor roles.[3] He is the son of Tuticorin MR.Perumal.[4] Yesteryear Actress T. P. Muthulakshmi was his Sister in law, also played huge role in his childhood upbringing[5]
Career[edit]
In the early 2000s, Gajendran directed a series of medium-budget family comedy drama films featuring Prabhu in titular lead roles.[6][7] Budget Padmanabhan (2000), Middle Class Madhavan (2001) and Banda Paramasivam (2003) released in quick succession, while a fourth film Aasai Vachen Unmele was shelved after a few schedules.[8] He also attempted to make a Hindu devotional film, owing to the trend in Tamil cinema during 2001, but Karppoora Naayagi featuring Roja and Bhanupriya was later shelved.[9]
In 2015, he was chosen as the president of Cinema Technicians Association (CTA).[10]
Filmography[edit]
As director[edit]
- Films
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Veedu Manaivi Makkal | |
| 1988 | Enga Ooru Kavalkaran | |
| 1988 | Ganda Mane Makkalu | Kannada film |
| 1989 | Paandi Nattu Thangam | |
| 1989 | Enga Ooru Mappillai | |
| 1989 | Thaaya Thaarama | |
| 1990 | Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu | |
| 1990 | Pengal Veetin Kangal | |
| 1993 | Konjum Kili | |
| 1995 | Paattu Vaathiyar | |
| 1997 | Pasamulla Pandiyare | |
| 2000 | Budget Padmanabhan | |
| 2001 | Middle Class Madhavan | |
| 2003 | Banda Paramasivam | |
| 2007 | Cheena Thaana | Remake of Malayalam film CID Moosa |
| 2010 | Magane En Marumagane |
As actor[edit]
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Chidambara Rahasiyam | Advocate |
| 1985 | Puthiya Sagaptham | Gajendran |
| 1985 | Aval Sumangalithan | Fernandes |
| 1987 | Kavalan Avan Kovalan | Thalivar |
| 1988 | Veedu Manaivi Makkal | Press owner |
| 1992 | Annan Ennada Thambi Ennada | |
| 1994 | Vaa Magale Vaa | Muthu |
| 1998 | Priyamudan | |
| 1998 | Guru Paarvai | |
| 1999 | Maya | |
| 2000 | Bharathi | Kuvalai |
| 2000 | Budget Padmanabhan | Lawyer |
| 2001 | Middle Class Madhavan | Cameo role |
| 2002 | Pammal K. Sambandam | Director |
| 2002 | Ivan | Minister |
| 2003 | Chokka Thangam | |
| 2003 | Banda Paramasivam | |
| 2003 | Thirumalai | |
| 2003 | Pithamagan | Director |
| 2004 | Perazhagan | Commission Mandi Gajendra |
| 2004 | Maha Nadigan | |
| 2004 | Arivumani | |
| 2004 | Manmadhan | Village Landlord |
| 2004 | Amma Appa Chellam | Kumar's father |
| 2004 | Jaisurya | |
| 2005 | Devathaiyai Kanden | Tea seller |
| 2005 | Chandramukhi | Ganesh Constructions Employee |
| 2005 | Padhavi Paduthum Paadu | |
| 2005 | Kaatrullavarai | Director |
| 2005 | Majaa | Doctor |
| 2005 | Vetrivel Sakthivel | Marriage broker |
| 2006 | Kovai Brothers | Doctor |
| 2006 | Pachchak Kuthira | Advocate Varadharajan |
| 2006 | Kusthi | |
| 2006 | Perarasu | Minister |
| 2006 | Manathodu Mazhaikalam | Narayanan |
| 2007 | Cheena Thaana 001 | Madman |
| 2007 | Adavadi | |
| 2007 | Aalwar | Police constable |
| 2008 | Kathavarayan | |
| 2009 | Villu | Marriage guest |
| 2009 | Thoranai | Apartment Secretary |
| 2009 | Aadatha Aattamellam | Professor |
| 2010 | Magane En Marumagane | Priest |
| 2010 | Ambasamudram Ambani | Police Inspector |
| 2010 | Pollachi Mappillai | |
| 2010 | Baana Kaathadi | Kumar's father |
| 2010 | Chikku Bukku | |
| 2011 | Sattapadi Kutram | Jambulingam |
| 2011 | Yuvan Yuvathi | Thangameena's father |
| 2011 | Sadhurangam | |
| 2011 | Velayudham | Travelling Ticket Examiner |
| 2012 | Mayanginen Thayanginen | |
| 2013 | Onbadhule Guru | Durai Singam |
| 2013 | Sutta Kadhai | Sudalai |
| 2013 | Thee Kulikkum Pachai Maram | |
| 2014 | Ramanujan | Emberumal Chettiar |
| 2014 | Pattaya Kelappanum Pandiya | Doctor |
| 2014 | Jamaai | |
| 2014 | Kalkandu | Doctor |
| 2015 | Thunai Mudhalvar | |
| 2015 | En Vazhi Thani Vazhi | |
| 2015 | India Pakistan | Judge |
| 2015 | Kalai Vendhan | |
| 2015 | Maanga | Petthiah |
| 2016 | Sowkarpettai | |
| 2016 | Pencil | Sudhanthiram |
| 2016 | Adra Machan Visilu | |
| 2016 | Ilamai Oonjal | |
| 2016 | Pagiri | |
| 2016 | Kanaga Durga | |
| 2016 | Virumandikum Sivanandikum | Hotel owner |
| 2017 | Kanavu Variyam | |
| 2019 | Oviyavai Vitta Yaru |
- Television
- 2009–2012: Idhayam
References[edit]
- ↑ "Events - TP Gajendran's Daughter's Reception Movie Trailer Launch - IndiaGlitz Tamil". IndiaGlitz.com.
- ↑ T. P. Gajendran calls for revival of Tamil theatre. The Hindu - Cities: Tiruchirapalli (18 July 2012). Retrieved 2013-11-16
- ↑ "Tamil Tv Actor T P Gajendran Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u.
- ↑ "Sparkling presence". 6 June 2008 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "T.P.Gajendran Exclusive Interview". 13 July 2019 – via www.Youtube.com.
- ↑ "dinakaran". Archived from the original on 14 June 2001.
- ↑ "dinakaran". 10 February 2001. Archived from the original on 10 February 2001.
- ↑ "Aasai Vachen Unmele". 20 September 2003. Archived from the original on 20 September 2003.
- ↑ "15-12-01". Archived from the original on 30 November 2004.
- ↑ "Gajendran adjudged as CTA head".
External links[edit]
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