R. Parthiban Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography
R. Parthiban
Acting
Biography
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 Movies
Acting
12 B
Unemployed Shakthi Singh lives a poor lifestyle along with his widowed and ailing mother and a sister. His mother falls ill and gets admitted in hospital. While on his way to an interview with HSBC, Shakthi sees a beautiful girl, gets distracted and misses his bus - route No.12B. As a result he misses the interview, and ends up getting employed as a Garage Mechanic with Madan, his friend. He does meet with the same girl, gets to know her name is Jyotika, who lives a wealthy lifestyle with her mother, Sulo, while her dad is away on business. Both continue meeting not aware that her marriage has been arranged with Pratap. This story also depicts the possibility of Shakthi catching the 12B on time, attending the interview and getting hired, pursuing Jyotika in vain, and ending up in the arms of his co-worker, Priya. Both possibilities end up with Shakthi getting involved in a vehicle accident - and no guarantees that he will survive or wed Jyotika.
Aayirathil Oruvan
An expedition sets out to uncover the long-lost traces of the Chola dynasty, venturing into uncharted lands filled with ancient traps, hostile forces, and forgotten secrets. What begins as a search for history soon becomes a perilous struggle for survival, where myths and reality collide and the fate of an entire legacy hangs in the balance.
Melvilasom
Ramachandra, a soldier, accepts his crime of killing Captain Verma but refuses to disclose his motive. When Captain Vikas tries to unearth the truth, several details shock the court.
Vithagan
Vithagan happens to be the 50th film of Parthipan, has him in the role of a police officer, who is brainy as well as brawny.
Nee Varuvai Ena
Ganesh falls for his extremely caring and helpful new neighbour, Nandini, who lives in a house opposite to his. But, when Ganesh and his parents put forth a marriage proposal, she turns them down.
Ambuli
People in a village believe that a monster resides and creates havoc in the corn fields. Two students who study at a college near the village decide to investigate the matter. They are successful in capturing the monster.
Suyamvaram
Suyamvaram is directed by a host of directors.Kuselan (Vijayakumar) and Suseela (Manjula) have 9 children: 3 boys (Satyaraj, Prabhu and Abbas) and 6 girls (Rambha, Roja, Kasturi, Maheswari, Preitha and Suvalakshmi). Parthiban is the family's loyal servant but he is treated as one of their own and Napolean is the family doctor.The movie opens with Kuselan's 60th birthday celebrations and Kuselan gets a heart attack. At the hospital, the family is informed that Kuselan will not live long and to keep him comfortable in his last days. From the devastated family, Kuselan asks for one...
Sarigamapadani
Kulasekaran is a liquor shop owner and he likes to spend the time in college. Kulasekaran is also a modern Don Juan : a seducer of women. During a wedding function, Kulasekaran falls under the spell of the shy young woman Sangita. He talks to Sangita and he tries to seduce her. Sangita really likes his funny way of talking, she eventually falls in love with him and they even talk about their marriage. Later, Kulasekaran falls in love with Archana. One day, she finally accepts his love, unfortunately, the happiness was short-lived, she says that it was just a joke. The whole pattern repeats itself many times, Kulasekaran quickly sinks into alcoholism and depression. Archana openly states that she wants to see Kulasekaran going mad. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.
Aravindhan
Aravindh is heartbroken when his friend gets killed for beheading an evil landlord who caused the death of many innocent villagers. He then decides to fight for the rights of the poor villagers.
Yutha Satham
A young woman is murdered right in front of a police station. The inspector at the station suspects her boyfriend, a private detective, who claims he is innocent. Who killed the girl and why?
Production
Iravin Nizhal
A man on the run looks back on his crime-filled life, the people who have shaped it up, his sins and his one last hope at redemption.
Iravin Nizhal
A man on the run looks back on his crime-filled life, the people who have shaped it up, his sins and his one last hope at redemption.
Iravin Nizhal
A man on the run looks back on his crime-filled life, the people who have shaped it up, his sins and his one last hope at redemption.
Iravin Nizhal
A man on the run looks back on his crime-filled life, the people who have shaped it up, his sins and his one last hope at redemption.
Vithagan
Vithagan happens to be the 50th film of Parthipan, has him in the role of a police officer, who is brainy as well as brawny.
Vithagan
Vithagan happens to be the 50th film of Parthipan, has him in the role of a police officer, who is brainy as well as brawny.
Housefull
When a bomb is placed inside a theatre during a show, the owner has to decide if he should go against the cops and empty the theatre. Instead, the cops want to defuse it without informing the viewers.
Iravin Nizhal
A man on the run looks back on his crime-filled life, the people who have shaped it up, his sins and his one last hope at redemption.
Iravin Nizhal
A man on the run looks back on his crime-filled life, the people who have shaped it up, his sins and his one last hope at redemption.
Kudaikul Mazhai
An autorickshaw driver bumps into a beautiful young woman at a coffee shop, who seems to be smitten by him. He does not take her seriously at first, but finds his whole world turned upside down when he falls for her.
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