R. Parthiban
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Suzhal - The Vortex
Shanmugam
2022
Series
Time Enna Boss!?
Narrator
2020
Film
Ustaad Bhagat Singh
Nalla Nagappa
2026
Film
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
2022
Suyamvaram
Azhagappan
1999
Film
Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka
Annachi
2001
Kudaikul Mazhai
Venkatkrishnan
2004
Film
Mupparimanam
Self
2017
Film
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
2023
Film
Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga
Rangarajan
2017
Film
Yutha Satham
Kathirvelan
2022
Film
Idli Kadai
Arivu
2025
Vallamai Tharayo
Anand
2008
Film
Anthapuram
Dubai Pandiyan
1999
Film
Rachcha
Suryanarayana
2012
Housefull
Ayya
1999
Abhimanyu
Abimanyu
1997
Film
Kuppathu Raja
MG Rajendran
2019
Kakkai Siraginilae
Vellaichamy
2000
Film
Bharathi Kannammaa
Bharathi
1997
Film
Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam
Sethu
2019
Aravindhan
Thamizhvannan
1997
Film
Massu Engira Maasilamani
Vikram Lakshmanan
2015
Film
Oththa Seruppu Size 7
Masilamani
2019
Film
Savarakathi
Special Appearance
2018
Film
James Pandu
James
2000
Ninaithathu Yaaro
Self
2014
Film
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Guest Appearance
2014
Sugamana Sumaigal
Murthy
1992
Film
Keni
Sakthivel
2018
Film
Swarnamukhi
Pandian
1998
Film
Aayirathil Oruvan
Chozhan
2010
Ulle Veliye
R. Gajendran alias Gaja
1993
Film
Melvilasom
Sawar Ramachandran
2011
Film
Ponmagal Vandhal
Rajarathinam
2020
Film
Naanum Rowdydhaan
Killivalavan
2015
Film
Pondatti Thevai
Kannan
1990
Ninaikkatha Naalillai
Anbu
2001
Ranuva Veeran
(uncredited)
1981
Film
Pachchak Kuthira
2006
Film
Dhavani Kanavugal
Postman Ponnusami
1984
Film
Poovellam Kettuppar
Himself (Special Appearance)
1999
Film
Jannal Oram
Karuppu
2013
Film
Kannadi Pookkal
Sakthivel
2004
Film
Tughlaq Durbar
Rayappan
2021
Film
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
Guest Appearance
2000
Film
Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam
Film
12 B
2001
Film
Ayogya
Kaalirajan
2019
Film
Vetri Kodi Kattu
Muthuraman
2000
Film
Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam
Ex- Sarpanch
2017
Film
Iravin Nizhal
Nandhu
2022
Film
Kadhal Kirukkan
Saravanan
2003
Film
Escape from Uganda
Antony
2013
Film
Ambuli
Sengodan
2012
Film
Naan Thaan CM
C.M. Singaaravelan
Ammuvagiya Naan
2007
Film
Engal Swamy Ayyappan
Vasuswamy
1990
Film
Thendral
Nalangili
2004
Film
Kundakka Mandakka
'Ilango' Ilangovan
2005
Film
Pudhea Paadhai
Seetharaman
1989
Film
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
Ravi
1992
Film
Maaveeran Kittu
Chinrasu
2016
Film
Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander
Alexander (Tamil Version)
2015
Film
Sabhash
Seenu
2000
Film
Nee Varuvai Ena
Ganesh
1999
Film
Azhagi
2002
Film
Ivan
Jeevan
2002
Film
Vaimaye Vellum
Raja (Yema Dharman)
1997
Pudhumai Pithan
Jeeva / Bharath
1998
Film
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
1999
Sarigamapadani
Kulasekaran
1994
Soori
Main Guard Gate Manikandan
2003
Film
Thalattu Padava
Raja
1990
Love Guru
2017
Vithagan
Rowdhran
2011
Nizhal Thedum Nenjangal
(voice)
1982
Tata Birla
Raja
1996
Penn
1991