1957-11-14 ( 67 years old ) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
Movies
Idly Kadai
2025-10-01
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023-04-28
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022-09-30
Iravin Nizhal
2022-07-15
Yutha Satham
2022-03-18
Tughlaq Durbar
2021-09-10
Ponmagal Vandhal
2020-05-29
Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam
2019-09-27
Oththa Seruppu Size 7
2019-09-20
Ayogya
2019-05-11
Kuppathu Raja
2019-04-05
Keni
2018-02-23
Savarakathi
2018-02-09
Love Guru
2017-12-20
Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam
2017-08-11
Mupparimanam
2017-03-03
Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga
2017-01-14
Maaveeran Kittu
2016-12-02
Naanum Rowdydhaan
2015-10-21
Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander
2015-06-01
Massu Engira Maasilamani
2015-05-29
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
2014-08-15
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014-01-30
Jannal Oram
2013-11-29
Escape from Uganda
2013-11-29
Rachcha
2012-04-05
Ambuli
2012-02-17
Vithagan
2011-11-18
Melvilasom
2011-04-29
Aayirathil Oruvan
2010-01-14
Vallamai Tharayo
2008-06-28
Ammuvagiya Naan
2007-08-31
Pachchak Kuthira
2006-04-14
Kundakka Mandakka
2005-10-05
Kudaikul Mazhai
2004-09-03
Kannadi Pookal
2004-07-14
Thendral
2004-02-05
Kadhal Kirukkan
2003-12-25
Soori
2003-12-18
Ivan
2002-07-14
Azhagi
2002-01-14
Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka
2001-08-17
Ninaikkatha Naalillai
2001-07-13
12 B
2001-05-15
Sabhash
2000-09-01
Vetri Kodi Kattu
2000-06-30
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
2000-05-25
James Pandu
2000-04-21
Kakkai Siraginilae
2000-03-09
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
1999-12-03
Nee Varuvai Ena
1999-08-15
Poovellam Kettuppar
1999-08-06
Suyamvaram
1999-07-16
Anthapuram
1999-07-16
Housefull
1999-01-15
Pudhumai Pithan
1998-10-20
Swarnamukhi
1998-02-20
Abhimanyu
1997-09-05
Aravindhan
1997-02-27
Vaimaye Vellum
1997-02-14
Bharathi Kannammaa
1997-01-15
Tata Birla
1996-10-04
Sarigamapadani
1994-08-24
Ulle Veliye
1993-04-16
Sugamana Sumaigal
1992-02-20
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
1992-02-13
Engal Swamy Ayyappan
1990-12-28
Thalattu Padava
1990-09-05
Pondatti Thevai
1990-04-14
Pudhea Paadhai
1989-07-14
Dhavani Kanavugal
1984-09-14
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