Biography
Ramaswamy Ganesan, better known by his stage name Gemini Ganesan, was an Indian film actor who worked mainly in Tamil cinema. He was nicknamed "Kadhal Mannan" (King of Romance) for the romantic roles he played in films.Ganesan was one among the "three biggest names of Tamil cinema", the other two being M. G. Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan. While Sivaji Ganesan excelled in films with drama, and MGR dominated films with fight sequences, Gemini Ganesan held his own with sensitive portrayals of the yearning lover. A recipient of the Padmashree in 1971, he had also won several other prestigious awards such as the "Kalaimamani", "MGR Gold Medal" and "Screen Lifetime Achievement Award". He came from an orthodox Brahmin family, and was one of the few graduates to enter the film industry at that time.
Filmography
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Movies 158
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Varisu (2023)
Adi Thadi (2004)
Gemini (2002)
Thodarum (1999)
Kondattam (1998)
Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (1998)
Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga (1997)
Avvai Shanmugi (1996)
Metukudi (1996)
Ponmana Selvan (1989)
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
Rudraveena (1988)
Soorakottai Singakutti (1983)
Esthappan (1980)
Agalvilaku (1979)
Gnana Kuzhandhai (1979)
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979)
Naam Pirandha Mann (1977)
Unakkaga Naan (1976)
Lalitha (1976)
Idaya Malar (1976)
Dasavatharam (1976)
Swami Ayyappan (1975)
Uravukku Kayi Koduppam (1975)
Devi Shri Kaumariamman (1974)
Naan Avanillai (1974)
Devi Kanyakumari (1974)
Manicka Thottil (1974)
Malai Nattu Mangai (1974)
Jesus (1973)
School Master (1973)
Kattilla Thottilla (1973)
Ganga Gauri (1973)
Nalla Mudivu (1973)
Thirumalai Daivam (1972)
Deivam (1972)
Kanmalar (1972)
Ellai Kodu (1972)
Sree Guruvayoorappan (1972)
Velli Vizha (1972)
Shakthi Leelai (1972)
Kurathi Magan (1972)
Professor (1972)
Appa Tata (1972)
Enna Mudalali Sowkiyama (1972)
Kanna Nalama (1972)
Agathiyar (1972)
Punnagai (1971)
Adi Parasakthi (1971)
Annai Velankanni (1971)
Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan (1971)
Veguli Penn (1971)
Avalukkendru Oru Manam (1971)
Nootrukku Nooru (1971)
Thirumagal (1971)
Kaviya Thalaivi (1970)
Malathi (1970)
Sorgam (1970)
Sinehithi (1970)
Ethirkalam (1970)
Patham Pasali (1970)
Kumara Sambhavam (1969)
Iru Kodugal (1969)
Kulavilakku (1969)
Shanti Nilayam (1969)
Manaivi (1969)
Avare En Deivam (1969)
Poova Thalaiya (1969)
Porsilai (1969)
Thanga Malar (1969)
Kuzhandai Ullam (1969)
Chakkaram (1968)
Thamarai Nenjam (1968)
Ramu (1968)
Panama Pasama (1968)
Penn Entral Penn (1967)
Thiruvarutchelvar (1967)
Karutha Rathrikal (1967)
Kandhan Karunai (1967)
Pattathu Rani (1967)
Thenmazhai (1966)
Saraswathi Sabatham (1966)
Chinnachiru Ulagam (1966)
Mugaraasi (1966)
Ramu (1966)
Veera Abhimanyu (1965)
Vallavanukku Vallavan (1965)
Hello Mister Zamindar (1965)
Vazhkai Padagu (1965)
Poojaikku Vantha Malar (1965)
Ayiram Roopai (1964)
Vazhkai Vazhvadarke (1964)
Pasamum Nesamum (1964)
Ezhai Pangalan (1963)
Karpagam (1963)
Idayathil Nee (1963)
Sumaithaangi (1962)
Bandha Pasam (1962)
Kaathiruntha Kangal (1962)
Swarna Manjari (1962)
Aadi Perruku (1962)
Paadha Kaanikkai (1962)
Konjum Salangai (1962)
Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962)
Manithan Maravillai (1961)
Panithirai (1961)
Bhagya Lakshmi (1961)
Then Nilavu (1961)
Pasamalar (1961)
Paava Mannippu (1961)
Kappalottiya Thamizhan (1961)
Nazrana (1961)
Pudhiya Pathai (1960)
Kairasi (1960)
Meenda Sorgam (1960)
Ellorum Innattu Mannar (1960)
Parthiban Kanavu (1960)
Kalathur Kannamma (1960)
Banda Ramudu (1959)
Veerapandiya Kattabomman (1959)
Kalyana Parisu (1959)
Nalla Theerpu (1959)
Ponnu Vilayum Bhoomi (1958)
Crafty Thief (1958)
Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam (1958)
Vazha Vaitha Daivam (1958)
Illarame Nallaram (1958)
Thirumanam (1958)
Vanjikottai Valiban (1958)
Kudumba Gouravam (1958)
Bhuloka Rambhai (1958)
Raj Tilak (1958)
The Wedding Garland (1957)
Yaar Paiyyan (1957)
Karpukarasi (1957)
Mallika (1957)
Manalane is the Blessing of Mangai (1957)
Mayabazar (1957)
Makkalai Petra Magarasi (1957)
Miss Mary (1957)
Iru Sahodarigal (1956)
Matharkula Manikkam (1956)
Sadharam (1956)
Asai (1956)
Pennin Perumai (1956)
Devta (1956)
Gunasundari (1955)
Maheswari (1955)
Maman Magal (1955)
Kanavane Kan Kanda Deivam (1955)
Valliyin Selvan (1955)
Penn (1954)
Manampole Mangalyam (1953)
Avvaiyyar (1953)
Kalyanam Panni Paar (1952)
Thaai Ullam (1952)
Adiperaku (1951)
Miss Malini (1947)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1919-11-16
Deathday2005-03-21 (85 years old)
Birth PlacePudukkottai, India
RelationshipsSavitri (1954-01-01 - 1981-01-01)
ChildrenKamala Selvaraj, Rekhā
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known AsKadhal Mannan, Gemini Ganesh, Gemini Mama, Saambaar
AwardsPadma Shri in arts, Filmfare Awards South
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