Sivaji Ganesan

Sivaji Ganesan

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1928-10-01
Deathday: 2001-07-21 (72 years old)

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Biography

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.

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Filmography

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Pazhani
Pazhani

Pazhani (2008)

Movie
Poo Parikka Varugirom

Poo Parikka Varugirom (1999)

Movie
Padaiyappa's Father
Padayappa

Padayappa (1999)

Movie
Actor
Mannavaru Sinnavaru

Mannavaru Sinnavaru (1999)

Movie
Actor
En Aasai Rasave

En Aasai Rasave (1998)

Movie
Ganesan
Once More

Once More (1997)

Movie
Anantha Subramaniam (Periyavar)
Oru Yaatra Mozhi

Oru Yaatra Mozhi (1997)

Movie
Durairasu Thevar
Pasumpon

Pasumpon (1995)

Movie
Actor
Paarambariyam

Paarambariyam (1993)

Movie
Periya Thevar
Thevar Magan

Thevar Magan (1992)

Movie
Actor
Mudhal Kural

Mudhal Kural (1992)

Movie
Actor
Chinna Marumagal

Chinna Marumagal (1992)

Movie
Chaturvedi
Naangal

Naangal (1992)

Movie
Actor
Gnana Paravai

Gnana Paravai (1991)

Movie
Actor
Pudhiya Vaanam

Pudhiya Vaanam (1988)

Movie
Actor
En Thamizh En Makkal

En Thamizh En Makkal (1988)

Movie
Actor
Krishnan Vandhaan

Krishnan Vandhaan (1987)

Movie
Actor
Jallikkattu

Jallikkattu (1987)

Movie
Actor
Agni Putrudu

Agni Putrudu (1987)

Movie
Actor
Anbulla Appa

Anbulla Appa (1987)

Movie
Actor
Veerapandiyan

Veerapandiyan (1987)

Movie
Actor
Muthukkal Moondru

Muthukkal Moondru (1987)

Movie
Actor
Kudumbam Oru Koyil

Kudumbam Oru Koyil (1987)

Movie
Raja Mariyadhai

Raja Mariyadhai (1987)

Movie
Actor
Mannukkul Vairam

Mannukkul Vairam (1986)

Movie
Actor
Maaveeran

Maaveeran (1986)

Movie
Actor
Lakshmi Vandhachu

Lakshmi Vandhachu (1986)

Movie
Actor
Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu

Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu (1986)

Movie
Actor
Viduthalai

Viduthalai (1986)

Movie
Anandha Kanneer

Anandha Kanneer (1986)

Movie
Actor
Marumagal

Marumagal (1986)

Movie
Actor
Saadhanai

Saadhanai (1986)

Movie
Actor
Padikkadavan

Padikkadavan (1985)

Movie
Actor
Raja Rishi

Raja Rishi (1985)

Movie
Malaichami
Mudhal Mariyathai

Mudhal Mariyathai (1985)

Movie
Actor
Nermai

Nermai (1985)

Movie
Actor
Needhiyin Nizhal

Needhiyin Nizhal (1985)

Movie
Actor
Padikkatha Pannayar

Padikkatha Pannayar (1985)

Movie
Actor
Naam Iruvar

Naam Iruvar (1985)

Movie
Actor
Bandham

Bandham (1985)

Movie
Actor
Vamsa Vilakku

Vamsa Vilakku (1984)

Movie
Actor
Dhaavani Kanavugal

Dhaavani Kanavugal (1984)

Movie
Actor
Iru Medhaigal

Iru Medhaigal (1984)

Movie
Actor
Ezhudhaadha Sattangal

Ezhudhaadha Sattangal (1984)

Movie
Actor
Simma Soppanam

Simma Soppanam (1984)

Movie
Actor
Sarithira Nayagan

Sarithira Nayagan (1984)

Movie
Actor
Vaazhkai

Vaazhkai (1984)

Movie
Actor
Tharaasu

Tharaasu (1984)

Movie
Actor
Chiranjeevi

Chiranjeevi (1984)

Movie
Actor
Thiruppam

Thiruppam (1984)

Movie
Actor
Vellai Roja

Vellai Roja (1983)

Movie
Actor
Miruthanga Chakravarthi

Miruthanga Chakravarthi (1983)

Movie
Kashmir Kadhali

Kashmir Kadhali (1983)

Movie
Actor
Sumangali

Sumangali (1983)

Movie
Actor
Sandhippu

Sandhippu (1983)

Movie
Actor
Neethibathi

Neethibathi (1983)

Movie
God (Guest Appearance)
Uruvangal Maralam

Uruvangal Maralam (1983)

Movie
Nenjangal

Nenjangal (1982)

Movie
Actor
Paritchaikku Neramaachu

Paritchaikku Neramaachu (1982)

Movie
Actor
Oorum Uravum

Oorum Uravum (1982)

Movie
Actor
Thunai

Thunai (1982)

Movie
Actor
Thyagi

Thyagi (1982)

Movie
Actor
Theerpu

Theerpu (1982)

Movie
Vasandhathil Oru Naal

Vasandhathil Oru Naal (1982)

Movie
Actor
Sangili

Sangili (1982)

Movie
Deenadayalan
Garuda Saukiyama

Garuda Saukiyama (1982)

Movie
Actor
Vaa Kanna Vaa

Vaa Kanna Vaa (1982)

Movie
Actor
Oorukku Oru Pillai

Oorukku Oru Pillai (1982)

Movie
Actor
Hitler Umanath

Hitler Umanath (1982)

Movie
Actor
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum

Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum (1981)

Movie
Actor
Madi Veetu Ezhai

Madi Veetu Ezhai (1981)

Movie
Actor
Lorry Driver Rajakannu

Lorry Driver Rajakannu (1981)

Movie
Actor
Kalthoon

Kalthoon (1981)

Movie
Amarakaaviyam

Amarakaaviyam (1981)

Movie
Actor
Sathya Sundharam

Sathya Sundharam (1981)

Movie
Actor
Mohana Punnagai

Mohana Punnagai (1981)

Movie
Actor
Vishwaroobam

Vishwaroobam (1980)

Movie
Actor
Ratha Paasam

Ratha Paasam (1980)

Movie
Actor
Yamanukku Yaman

Yamanukku Yaman (1980)

Movie
Actor
Dharma Raja

Dharma Raja (1980)

Movie
Natchathiram

Natchathiram (1980)

Movie
Actor
Rishi Moolam

Rishi Moolam (1980)

Movie
Actor
Vetrikku Oruvan

Vetrikku Oruvan (1979)

Movie
Pattaakathi Bairavan

Pattaakathi Bairavan (1979)

Movie
Ravi
Naan Vazhavaippen

Naan Vazhavaippen (1979)

Movie
Imayam

Imayam (1979)

Movie
Actor
Nalladhoru Kudumbam

Nalladhoru Kudumbam (1979)

Movie
Actor
Kavari Maan

Kavari Maan (1979)

Movie
Actor
Thirisoolam

Thirisoolam (1979)

Movie
Justice Gopinath
Justice Gopinath

Justice Gopinath (1978)

Movie
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Pilot Premnath

Pilot Premnath (1978)

Movie
Thacholi Othenakkurup
Thacholi Ambu

Thacholi Ambu (1978)

Movie
Actor
General Chakravarthi

General Chakravarthi (1978)

Movie
Actor
Punniya Boomi

Punniya Boomi (1978)

Movie
Vaazhkai Alaigal

Vaazhkai Alaigal (1978)

Movie
Actor
Ennai Pol Oruvan

Ennai Pol Oruvan (1978)

Movie
Actor
Thyagam

Thyagam (1978)

Movie
Andhamaan Kadhali

Andhamaan Kadhali (1978)

Movie
Actor
Annan Oru Koyil

Annan Oru Koyil (1977)

Movie
Santhana thevar / Vettaikara thevar
Naam Pirandha Mann

Naam Pirandha Mann (1977)

Movie
Actor
Ilaya Thalaimurai

Ilaya Thalaimurai (1977)

Movie
Raja / Somu
Deepam

Deepam (1977)

Movie
Actor
Avan Oru Sarithiram

Avan Oru Sarithiram (1977)

Movie
Actor
Chanukya Chandragupta

Chanukya Chandragupta (1977)

Movie
Actor
Rojavin Raja

Rojavin Raja (1976)

Movie
Actor
Unakkaga Naan

Unakkaga Naan (1976)

Movie
Actor
Chitra Pournami

Chitra Pournami (1976)

Movie
Dharmalingam
Sathyam

Sathyam (1976)

Movie
Actor
Uthaman

Uthaman (1976)

Movie
Grahapravesam

Grahapravesam (1976)

Movie
Actor
Paattum Bharathamum

Paattum Bharathamum (1975)

Movie
Actor
Vaira Nenjam

Vaira Nenjam (1975)

Movie
Dr. Siva
Dr. Siva

Dr. Siva (1975)

Movie
Actor
Avandhan Manidhan

Avandhan Manidhan (1975)

Movie
Actor
Anbe Aaruyire

Anbe Aaruyire (1975)

Movie
Cinema Paithiyam

Cinema Paithiyam (1975)

Movie
Actor
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam

Manidhanum Dheivamagalam (1975)

Movie
Avan Thaan Manidhan

Avan Thaan Manidhan (1974)

Movie
Actor
En Magan

En Magan (1974)

Movie
Actor
Thanga Padhakkam

Thanga Padhakkam (1974)

Movie
Actor
Vani Rani

Vani Rani (1974)

Movie
Actor
Rajapart Rangadurai

Rajapart Rangadurai (1973)

Movie
Actor
Anbai Thedi

Anbai Thedi (1973)

Movie
Actor
Gauravam

Gauravam (1973)

Movie
Actor
Engal Thanga Raja

Engal Thanga Raja (1973)

Movie
Sivaji
Bhakta Tukaram

Bhakta Tukaram (1973)

Movie
Rajaraja Chozhan
Rajaraja Cholan

Rajaraja Cholan (1973)

Movie
Actor
Bharatha Vilas

Bharatha Vilas (1973)

Movie
Actor
Needhi

Needhi (1972)

Movie
Actor
Vasantha Maligai

Vasantha Maligai (1972)

Movie
Mookkaiya Servai / Mukesh
Pattikada Pattanama

Pattikada Pattanama (1972)

Movie
Anthony
Gnana Oli

Gnana Oli (1972)

Movie
Raja

Raja (1972)

Movie
Actor
Thavaputhalvan

Thavaputhalvan (1972)

Movie
Actor
Babu

Babu (1971)

Movie
Actor
Moondru Dheivangal

Moondru Dheivangal (1971)

Movie
Actor
Savale Samali

Savale Samali (1971)

Movie
Sumadhi En Sundhari

Sumadhi En Sundhari (1971)

Movie
Actor
Kulama Gunama

Kulama Gunama (1971)

Movie
Actor
Thangaikkaaga

Thangaikkaaga (1971)

Movie
Actor
Iru Thuruvam

Iru Thuruvam (1971)

Movie
Actor
Praptham

Praptham (1971)

Movie
Actor
Sumathi Yen Sundari

Sumathi Yen Sundari (1971)

Movie
Pathukappu

Pathukappu (1970)

Movie
Sekar / Gunasekar
Engirundho Vandhaal

Engirundho Vandhaal (1970)

Movie
Actor
Sorgam

Sorgam (1970)

Movie
'Saappattu' Raman / Vijayakumar
Raman Ethanai Ramanadi

Raman Ethanai Ramanadi (1970)

Movie
Advocate Sankar
Ethiroli

Ethiroli (1970)

Movie
Prestige Padmanabha Iyer
Vietnam Veedu

Vietnam Veedu (1970)

Movie
Actor
Vilaiyaattu Pillai

Vilaiyaattu Pillai (1970)

Movie
Guest appearance
Dharti

Dharti (1970)

Movie
Koteeswaran
Enga Mama

Enga Mama (1970)

Movie
Bharat
Sivandha Mann

Sivandha Mann (1969)

Movie
Shankar / Kannan / Vijay
Deiva Magan

Deiva Magan (1969)

Movie
Doctor Prabhakar / Doctor Babu
Nirai Kudam

Nirai Kudam (1969)

Movie
Actor
Anjal Petti 520

Anjal Petti 520 (1969)

Movie
Gurudhatchanai

Gurudhatchanai (1969)

Movie
Toddy-tapper
Kaaval Dheivam

Kaaval Dheivam (1969)

Movie
Actor
Thanga Surangam

Thanga Surangam (1969)

Movie
Actor
Uyarndha Manidhan

Uyarndha Manidhan (1968)

Movie
Actor
Lakshmi Kalyanam

Lakshmi Kalyanam (1968)

Movie
Actor
Harichandra

Harichandra (1968)

Movie
Actor
Enga Oor Raja

Enga Oor Raja (1968)

Movie
Sikkil Shanmughasundaram
Thillana Mohanambal

Thillana Mohanambal (1968)

Movie
Actor
En Thambi

En Thambi (1968)

Movie
Madhan
Galatta Kalyanam

Galatta Kalyanam (1968)

Movie
Periyalwar / Thirumangai Alwar / Vibranarayanar
Thirumaal Perumai

Thirumaal Perumai (1968)

Movie
Actor
Ooty Varai Uravu

Ooty Varai Uravu (1967)

Movie
Actor
Iru Malargal

Iru Malargal (1967)

Movie
King / Sekkizhar / Nayanar
Thiruvarutchelvar

Thiruvarutchelvar (1967)

Movie
Madan
Thangai

Thangai (1967)

Movie
Raghu
Nenjirukkum Varai

Nenjirukkum Varai (1967)

Movie
Veerabaghu
Kandhan Karunai

Kandhan Karunai (1967)

Movie
Actor
Selvam

Selvam (1966)

Movie
Naradha / Vidhyapathy
Saraswathi Sabatham

Saraswathi Sabatham (1966)

Movie
Captain Swamy
Thaaye Unakkaga

Thaaye Unakkaga (1966)

Movie
Kali
Mahakavi Kalidas

Mahakavi Kalidas (1966)

Movie
Sundaram Pillai
Motor Sundaram Pillai

Motor Sundaram Pillai (1966)

Movie
Actor
Neela Vanam

Neela Vanam (1965)

Movie
Lord Shiva in Different Disguises
Thiruvilayadal

Thiruvilayadal (1965)

Movie
Shanthi

Shanthi (1965)

Movie
Actor
Anbu Karangal

Anbu Karangal (1965)

Movie
Pazhani
Pazhani

Pazhani (1965)

Movie
Karna
Mahabharat

Mahabharat (1965)

Movie
Professor Krishnan / Moorthy
Andavan Kattalai

Andavan Kattalai (1964)

Movie
Actor
Navarathiri

Navarathiri (1964)

Movie
Gopal
Puthiya Paravai

Puthiya Paravai (1964)

Movie
Raghu
Kai Kodutha Deivam

Kai Kodutha Deivam (1964)

Movie
Actor
Pachai Vilakku

Pachai Vilakku (1964)

Movie
Karna
Karnan

Karnan (1964)

Movie
Actor
Annai Illam

Annai Illam (1963)

Movie
Kumar
Ratha Thilagam

Ratha Thilagam (1963)

Movie
Sundharam / Kalamegam
Kungumam

Kungumam (1963)

Movie
Actor
Paar Magale Paar

Paar Magale Paar (1963)

Movie
Sundaram
Naan Vanangum Deivam

Naan Vanangum Deivam (1963)

Movie
Selvam
Iruvar Ullam

Iruvar Ullam (1963)

Movie
Aalavanthan
Arivaali

Arivaali (1963)

Movie
Chandran
Kulamagal Raadhai

Kulamagal Raadhai (1962)

Movie
Actor
Aalayamani

Aalayamani (1962)

Movie
Actor
Bandha Pasam

Bandha Pasam (1962)

Movie
Actor
Vadivukku Valaikaappu

Vadivukku Valaikaappu (1962)

Movie
Bale Pandiya / Marudhu / Shankar
Bale Pandiya

Bale Pandiya (1962)

Movie
Balu
Parthal Pasi Theerum

Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962)

Movie
Actor
Padithal Mattum Podhuma

Padithal Mattum Podhuma (1961)

Movie
Actor
Paalum Pazhamum

Paalum Pazhamum (1961)

Movie
Actor
Ellam Unakkaga

Ellam Unakkaga (1961)

Movie
Rajasekharan
Pasamalar

Pasamalar (1961)

Movie
Actor
Punar Janmam

Punar Janmam (1961)

Movie
Rahim
Paava Mannippu

Paava Mannippu (1961)

Movie
Actor
Nitchaya Thamboolam

Nitchaya Thamboolam (1961)

Movie
Va. Vu. Chidambaram Pillai
Kappalottiya Thamizhan

Kappalottiya Thamizhan (1961)

Movie
Actor
Vidivelli

Vidivelli (1960)

Movie
Actor
Irumbu Thirai

Irumbu Thirai (1960)

Movie
Rangan
Padikkadha Medhai

Padikkadha Medhai (1960)

Movie
Actor
Deiva Piravi

Deiva Piravi (1960)

Movie
Mahakavi Kalidasu
Mahakavi Kalidasu

Mahakavi Kalidasu (1960)

Movie
Actor
Paavai Vilakku

Paavai Vilakku (1960)

Movie
Actor
Bhaaga Pirivinai

Bhaaga Pirivinai (1959)

Movie
Varendran
Maragatham

Maragatham (1959)

Movie
Kattaboman
Veerapandiya Kattabomman

Veerapandiya Kattabomman (1959)

Movie
Actor
Thangapadumai

Thangapadumai (1959)

Movie
Shankar and Ganesh
Annaiyin Aanai

Annaiyin Aanai (1958)

Movie
Bharathan
Sampoorna Ramayanam

Sampoorna Ramayanam (1958)

Movie
Mohan
Sabaash Meena

Sabaash Meena (1958)

Movie
Actor
Kathavarayan

Kathavarayan (1958)

Movie
Actor
Uthama Puthiran

Uthama Puthiran (1958)

Movie
Raj Tilak

Raj Tilak (1958)

Movie
Ambikapathy
Ambikapathy

Ambikapathy (1957)

Movie
Actor
Fortunate Bride

Fortunate Bride (1957)

Movie
Actor
Rani Lalithangi

Rani Lalithangi (1957)

Movie
Gajendran
Thangamalai Ragasiyam

Thangamalai Ragasiyam (1957)

Movie
Vanangaamudi

Vanangaamudi (1957)

Movie
Durai
Pudhaiyal

Pudhaiyal (1957)

Movie
Chengodayyan
Makkalai Petra Magarasi

Makkalai Petra Magarasi (1957)

Movie
Dharmalinga Mudaliar
Rangoon Radha

Rangoon Radha (1956)

Movie
Ashol
Amara Deepam

Amara Deepam (1956)

Movie
Tenali Ramakrishna
Tenali Raman

Tenali Raman (1956)

Movie
Actor
Pennin Perumai

Pennin Perumai (1956)

Movie
Raja
Raja Rani

Raja Rani (1956)

Movie
Muthayyan
Kalvanin Kadhali

Kalvanin Kadhali (1955)

Movie
Vasudevan
Mangayar Thilakam

Mangayar Thilakam (1955)

Movie
Sivagnanam
Mudhal Thedhi

Mudhal Thedhi (1955)

Movie
Sunder
Edhir Paradhathu

Edhir Paradhathu (1954)

Movie
Actor
Koondukkili

Koondukkili (1954)

Movie
Ambalavannan / Ambalam
Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari

Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari (1954)

Movie
Engineer Rajan
Andha Naal

Andha Naal (1954)

Movie
Manohara
Manohara

Manohara (1954)

Movie
Mohan
Pempudu Koduku

Pempudu Koduku (1953)

Movie
Paranthaman (Negative role)
Thirumbi Paar

Thirumbi Paar (1953)

Movie
Actor
Anbu

Anbu (1953)

Movie
Actor
Poongothai

Poongothai (1953)

Movie
Umapathy
Panam

Panam (1952)

Movie
Gunasekharan
Parasakthi

Parasakthi (1952)

Movie

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Sivaji GanesanSivaji Ganesan

Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1928-10-01

Deathday
2001-07-21 (72 years old)

Birth Place
Viluppuram, India

Children
Ramkumar Ganesan, Prabhu Ganesan

Citizenships
India

Also Known As
சிவாஜி கணேசன்

Awards
Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri in arts, NTR National Award, Filmfare Awards South


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