R. Parthiban

Acting

1957-11-14 · 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.

Filmography

Ustaad Bhagat Singh

2026 · Movie

Idli Kadai

2025 · Movie

Teenz

2024 · Movie

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

2023 · Movie

Documenting the World's First Non-Linear Single Shot Film

2022 · Movie

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

2022 · Movie

Iravin Nizhal

2022 · Movie

Suzhal - The Vortex

2022 · Series

Degala Babji

2022 · Movie

Yutha Satham

2022 · Movie

Tughlaq Durbar

2021 · Movie

Time Enna Boss!?

2020 · Series

Ponmagal Vandhal

2020 · Movie

Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam

2019 · Movie

Oththa Seruppu Size 7

2019 · Movie

Ayogya

2019 · Movie

Kuppathu Raja

2019 · Movie

Keni

2018 · Movie

Savarakathi

2018 · Movie

Love Guru

2017 · Movie

Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam

2017 · Movie

Mupparimanam

2017 · Movie

Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga

2017 · Movie

Maaveeran Kittu

2016 · Movie

Naanum Rowdydhaan

2015 · Movie

Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander

2015 · Movie

Massu Engira Maasilamani

2015 · Movie

Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam

2014 · Movie

Ninaithathu Yaaro

2014 · Movie

Jannal Oram

2013 · Movie

Escape from Uganda

2013 · Movie

Rachcha

2012 · Movie

Ambuli

2012 · Movie

Vithagan

2011 · Movie

Melvilasom

2011 · Movie

Aayirathil Oruvan

2010 · Movie

Pattasu

2009 · Movie

Vallamai Tharayo

2008 · Movie

Ammuvagiya Naan

2007 · Movie

Pachchak Kuthira

2006 · Movie

Kundakka Mandakka

2005 · Movie

Kudaikul Mazhai

2004 · Movie

Kannadi Pookkal

2004 · Movie

Thendral

2004 · Movie

Kadhal Kirukkan

2003 · Movie

Soori

2003 · Movie

Ivan

2002 · Movie

Azhagi

2002 · Movie

Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka

2001 · Movie

Ninaikkatha Naalillai

2001 · Movie

12 B

2001 · Movie

Sabhash

2000 · Movie

Vetri Kodi Kattu

2000 · Movie

Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven

2000 · Movie

James Pandu

2000 · Movie

Kakkai Siraginilae

2000 · Movie

Unnaruge Naan Irundhal

1999 · Movie

Nee Varuvai Ena

1999 · Movie

Poovellam Kettuppar

1999 · Movie

Anthapuram

1999 · Movie

Suyamvaram

1999 · Movie

Housefull

1999 · Movie

Pudhumai Pithan

1998 · Movie

Swarnamukhi

1998 · Movie

Abhimanyu

1997 · Movie

Aravindhan

1997 · Movie

Vaimaye Vellum

1997 · Movie

Bharathi Kannammaa

1997 · Movie

1996 · Movie

1995 · Movie

1994 · Movie

1993 · Movie

1992 · Movie

Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren

1992 · Movie

Rowdy Gari Pellam

1991 · Movie

Penn

1991 · Series

Engal Swamy Ayyappan

1990 · Movie

Thalattu Padava

1990 · Movie

Hosa Jeevana

1990 · Movie

Pondatti Thevai

1990 · Movie

Pudhea Paadhai

1989 · Movie

Dhavani Kanavugal

1984 · Movie

Nizhal Thedum Nenjangal

1982 · Movie

Ranuva Veeran

1981 · Movie

Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam

Movie

Naan Thaan CM

Movie