Sivaji Ganesan
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar, commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. Well known for his versatility and acting skills with numerous roles depicted on screen, he remains one of the most respected stage and film actors in the history of Indian entertainment, with a career spanning close to five decades and nearly 300 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi to his credit. Arguably the preeminent leading man during the "Golden Age" of Tamil cinema, Ganesan was the first Indian film actor to win a "Best Actor" award at an international film festival, the Afro-Asian Film Festival held in Cairo, Egypt in 1960. He was also the first Indian actor to be made a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. He won the President's Award for more than 12 times, and was later conferred the highest and the most prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema in 1997. An iconic figure in Tamil pop culture, his work has continued to enjoy an enduring, far-reaching influence in Tamil society in general.
259 acting credits
Acting · 259
Padayappa
1999
Thiruvarutchelvar
1967
Thevar Magan
1992
Puthiya Paravai
1964
Dhavani Kanavugal
1984
Cinema Paithiyam
1975
Sathya Sundharam
1981
Chanakya Chandragupta
1977
Veerapandiya Kattabomman
1959
Sorgam
1970
Dharti
1970
Mudhal Mariyathai
1985
Thiruvilayadal
1965
Kaaval Dheivam
1969
Mahakavi Kalidas
1966
Pachai Vilakku
1964
Lakshmi Vandhachu
1986
Engal Thanga Raja
1973
Lakshmi Kalyanam
1968
Kandhan Karunai
1967
Mohana Punnagai
1981
Marumagal
1986
Paar Magale Paar
1963
Thirumbi Paar
1953
Karnan
1964
Once More
1997
Parasakthi
1952
Pasumpon
1995
Sivandha Mann
1969
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
1987
Padikkadavan
1985
Shanthi
1965
Uruvavugal Maralam
1983
Mahabharat
1965
Naangal
1992
Paavai Vilakku
1960
Nermai
1985
Parthal Pasi Theerum
1962
Rakhi
1962
Thirumaal Perumai
1968
Vani Rani
1974
Enga Oor Raja
1968
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
1981
Kavari Maan
1979
Uthama Puthiran
1958
Enga Mama
1970
Anbulla Appa
1987
Bharatha Vilas
1973
Sathyam
1976
Padikkadha Medhai
1960
Theerpu
1982
Kungumam
1963
Thyagam
1978
Pilot Premnath
1978
Thillana Mohanambal
1968
Nalladhoru Kudumbam
1979
Sangili
1982
Ratha Paasam
1980
Nenjirukkum Varai
1967
Justice Gopinath
1978
Sandhippu
1983
Deiva Magan
1969
Thacholi Ambu
1978
Selvam
1966
Ezhuthatha Sattangal
1984
Saraswathi Sabatham
1966
Navarathiri
1964
Ratha Thilagam
1963
Padikkatha Pannayar
1985
Thaaye Unakkaga
1966
Kalthoon
1981
Hitler Umanath
1982
Bandha Pasam
1962
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam
1975
Needhi
1972
Pudhiya Vaanam
1988
Sampoorna Ramayanam
1958
Nitchaya Thamboolam
1961
Unakkaga Naan
1976
Avan Thaan Manidhan
1974
Sumathi En Sundari
1971
Poo Parikka Varugirom
1999
Harichandra
1968
Neela Vanam
1965
Iru Malargal
1967
Iruvar Ullam
1963
Kulama Gunama
1971
Pazhani
1965
Chitra Pournami
1976
Edhir Paradhathu
1954
Engirundho Vandhaal
1970
Kai Kodutha Deivam
1964
Vellai Roja
1983
Ellam Unakkaga
1961
Miruthanga Chakravarthi
1983
Natchathiram
1980
Paava Mannippu
1961
Deepam
1977
Rajaraja Cholan
1973
Viduthalai
1986
Motor Sundaram Pillai
1966
Raj Tilak
1958
Thanga Padhakkam
1974
Andha Naal
1954
Savale Samali
1971
Tharaasu
1984
Vaazhkai Alaigal
1978
Ooty Varai Uravu
1967
Dr. Siva
1975
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
1997
Pattikada Pattanama
1972
Paattum Bharathamum
1975
Pattaakathi Bairavan
1979
Raja Rishi
1985
Dharma Raja
1980
Amara Deepam
1956
Raja
1972
Vasantha Maligai
1972
Simma Soppanam
1984
Naan Vanangum Deivam
1963
Chinna Marumagal
1992
Bandham
1985
Lorry Driver Rajakannu
1981
Aalayamani
1962
Mannukkul Vairam
1986
Anbu Karangal
1965
Panam
1952
Irumbu Thirai
1960
Naan Vazhavaippen
1979
Chiranjeevi
1984
Vishwaroobam
1980
Paalum Pazhamum
1961
Nenjangal
1982
Sarithira Nayagan
1984
Bale Pandiya
1962
Anjal Petti 520
1969
Ethiroli
1970
Arivaali
1963
Sabaash Meena
1958
Raja Mariyadhai
1987
Anandha Kanneer
1986
Thangamalai Ragasiyam
1957
Thirudan
1969
Annaiyin Aanai
1958
Naan Petra Selvam
1956
Yamanukku Yaman
1980
Pudhaiyal
1957
Vietnam Veedu
1970
Ilaya Thalaimurai
1977
Anbe Aaruyire
1975
Tenali Raman
1956
Paritchaikku Neramaachu
1982
En Aasai Rasave
1998
Madi Veetu Ezhai
1981
Thangaikkaaga
1971
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
1970
Vaira Nenjam
1975
Iru Thuruvam
1971
Galatta Kalyanam
1968
Kathavarayan
1958
Nirai Kudam
1969
En Magan
1974
Annai Illam
1963
Mannavaru Sinnavaru
1999
Bhakta Tukaram
1973
Mangayar Thilakam
1955
Naam Iruvar
1985
Kalvanin Kadhali
1955
Thookku Thookki
1954
Thunai
1982
Punar Janmam
1961
Veerapandiyan
1987
Vetrikku Oruvan
1979
Koondukkili
1954
Gauravam
1973
Maragatham
1959
Rajapart Rangadurai
1973
Manohara
1954
Iru Medhaigal
1984
Neethibathi
1983
Annan Oru Koyil
1977
Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu
1986
Krishnan Vandhaan
1987
Rani Lalithangi
1957
Andavan Kattalai
1964
Punniya Boomi
1978
Rishi Moolam
1980
Uyarndha Manidhan
1968
Vidivelli
1960
Thirisoolam
1979
General Chakravarthi
1978
Naam Pirandha Mann
1977
Kulamagal Raadhai
1962
Imayam
1979
Needhiyin Nizhal
1985
Thangapadumai
1959
Gurudhatchanai
1969
Vaazhkai
1984
Thangai
1967
Jallikkattu
1987
En Thambi
1968
Avan Oru Sarithiram
1977
Thanga Surangam
1969
Thenum Paalum
1971
Pasamalar
1961
Paarambariyam
1993
Amarakaaviyam
1981
Pathukappu
1970
Ennai Pol Oruvan
1978
Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari
1954
Vadivukku Valaikaappu
1962
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
1961
Bhaaga Pirivinai
1959
Thiruppam
1984
Vamsa Vilakku
1984
Thavaputhalvan
1972
Avandhan Manidhan
1975
Ambikapathy
1957
Rangoon Radha
1956
Andhamaan Kadhali
1978
Moondru Dheivangal
1971
Raman Ethanai Ramanadi
1970
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
1961
Rojavin Raja
1976
Babu
1971
Vaa Kanna Vaa
1982
Gnana Oli
1972
Oorukku Oru Pillai
1982
Oorum Uravum
1982
Vasandhathil Oru Naal
1982
Muthukkal Moondru
1987
Sumangali
1983
Marutha Nattu Veeran
1961
Poongothai
1953
Kudumbam Oru Koyil
1987
Saadhanai
1986
Mudhal Kural
1992
En Thamizh En Makkal
1988
Deiva Piravi
1960
Chitor Rani Padmini
1963
Thyagi
1982
Makkalai Petra Magarasi
1957
Grahapravesam
1976
Naane Raja
1956
Garuda Saukiyama
1982
Agni Putrudu
1987
Uthaman
1976
Pempudu Koduku
1953
Gnana Paravai
1991
Baagyavathi
1957
Koteeswaran
1955
Pennin Perumai
1956
Anbu
1953
Mudhal Thedhi
1955
Vanangaamudi
1957
Anbai Thedi
1973
Kuravanji
1960
Manithanum Mrigamum
1953
Sarangadhara
1958