R. Parthiban
Radhakrishnan Parthiban (earlier credited in films as Ra Parthiepan) is an Indian film actor, director, producer and writer who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He has worked in more 50 films and has directed nearly 10 films. Parthiepan is known for having directed critically acclaimed films like Pudhiya Paadhai and Housefull and for his performances in films like Bharathi Kannamma, Vetri Kodi Kattu, Azhagi, Melvilasom and Aayirathil Oruvan. His movies Housefull (1999) and Pudhea Paadhai (1989) won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. After graduating in 1979, he briefly had a career writing short stories under the pen name of "Bharathi" in Tamil Magazines before in 1984- he became K.Bhagyaraj's personal assistant and later Assistant Director. The Bhagyaraj-Parthiban duo worked in over 40 films from 1984 to 1991. Parthiban also had small roles in several Bhagyaraj films. His acting debut was in 1992 with "Puthiya Padai" alon with Actress Seetha whom he would later go on to marry. His commercial song "Ae Kala Kala Kan Adicha Kalakala" from the film "Devathiyin Paadhangal" made him a known name. However it was only the superhit film Bharathi Kanamma (1996) which made him a star. This was followed by a National Awardwinning performance in Housefull and a number of popular films such as Thooku Sandhu, Tirupuram, Kannata Kaanadhavan and James Pandu in the late 90's-early 2000's. He also moved to comedy and had memorable funny scenes with Vadivel beginning with Bharathi Kanamma.
76 acting credits · 17 directing credits
Acting · 76
Ustaad Bhagat Singh
2026
Suzhal - The Vortex
2022
Idli Kadai
2025
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
Time Enna Boss!?
2020
Poovellam Kettuppar
1999
Ponmagal Vandhal
2020
Rachcha
2012
Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam
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Ayogya
2019
Aayirathil Oruvan
2010
Massu Engira Maasilamani
2015
12 B
2001
Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam
2017
Dhavani Kanavugal
1984
Ninaikkatha Naalillai
2001
Naanum Rowdydhaan
2015
Vetri Kodi Kattu
2000
Tughlaq Durbar
2021
Nee Varuvai Ena
1999
Maaveeran Kittu
2016
Housefull
1999
Mupparimanam
2017
Kannadi Pookkal
2004
Savarakathi
2018
Pondatti Thevai
1990
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
2014
Melvilasom
2011
Sabhash
2000
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
2000
Love Guru
2017
Suyamvaram
1999
Thendral
2004
Ambuli
2012
Iravin Nizhal
2022
Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander
2015
Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka
2001
Vaimaye Vellum
1997
Kudaikul Mazhai
2004
Kuppathu Raja
2019
Kadhal Kirukkan
2003
Escape from Uganda
2013
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
1999
Jannal Oram
2013
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
1992
Kundakka Mandakka
2005
Anthapuram
1999
Pudhea Paadhai
1989
Ivan
2002
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014
Oththa Seruppu Size 7
2019
Pudhumai Pithan
1998
Sarigamapadani
1994
Azhagi
2002
Vithagan
2011
Keni
2018
Yutha Satham
2022
Swarnamukhi
1998
James Pandu
2000
Thalattu Padava
1990
Tata Birla
1996
Sugamana Sumaigal
1992
Ulle Veliye
1993
Aravindhan
1997
Engal Swamy Ayyappan
1990
Abhimanyu
1997
Soori
2003
Bharathi Kannammaa
1997
Vallamai Tharayo
2008
Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam
2019
Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga
2017
Pachchak Kuthira
2006
Ammuvagiya Naan
2007
Kakkai Siraginilae
2000
Naan Thaan CM
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Directing · 17
Housefull
1999
Pondatti Thevai
1990
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
2014
Iravin Nizhal
2022
Kudaikul Mazhai
2004
Pudhea Paadhai
1989
Ivan
2002
Oththa Seruppu Size 7
2019
Sarigamapadani
1994
Vithagan
2011
Sugamana Sumaigal
1992
Ulle Veliye
1993
Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga
2017
Pachchak Kuthira
2006
Documenting the World's First Non-Linear Single Shot Film
2022
Teenz
2024
Naan Thaan CM
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