Kalthoon Thilak
Kalthoon Thilak | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thilak Raj April 5, 1943 |
| Died | May 7, 2021 (aged 78) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
Thilak Raj (April 5, 1943 – May 7, 2021) was an Indian actor. Also known as Kalthoon Thilak, he was known for playing supporting roles in Tamil films as an antagonist. His breakthrough performance came in the film, Kalthoon (1981), following which he adapted the film's title in his stagename.[1][2][3]
Career
Thilak began his career in the Tamil film industry as an assistant editor at
Thilak went on to act in over 70 films, including Thayilla Kuzhandhai (1976), Per Solla Oru Pillai (1978) and Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979), often appearing as arrogant villainous characters. In the latter, he portrayed the son of T. K. Bhagavathi's character, who ill treats the character portrayed by Rajinikanth. He garnered acclaim for his role in Sundarrajan's Kalthoon (1981), featuring as the son of Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya's characters.[1] In the 2010s, he worked as an actor in Tamil television serials.
Filmography
- Films
- Vellikizhamai Viratham (1974)
- Tiger Thathachari (1974)
- Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
- Thayilla Kuzhandhai (1976)
- Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu (1976)
- Per Solla Oru Pillai (1978)
- Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979)
- Kalthoon (1981)
- Per Sollum Pillai (1987)
- Kai Naattu (1988)
- Aavathellam Pennale (1990)
- Velai Kidaichuduchu (1990)
- Adhikari (1991)
- Television
- Gopuram
- Athipookkal
Death
Thilak died of COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Tamil Nadu in Chennai on 7 May 2021.[1][5]
References
- ^ a b c d "Veteran actor Thilak passes away battling COVID-19". The Times of India. 7 May 2021. Archived from the original on 7 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Thilak (Thilak Raj)". Antru Kanda Mugam. 30 September 2014. Archived from the original on 7 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "கரோனா பாதிப்பு: பழம்பெரும் நடிகர் கல்தூண் திலக் காலமானார்". Hindu Tamil Thisai. 7 May 2021. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "பழம்பெரும் நடிகர் 'கல்தூண் திலக் கொரோனாவால் உயிரிழப்பு" [Veteran actor Kalthoon Thilak dead due to corona]. Dinamalar (in Tamil). 7 May 2021. Archived from the original on 8 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "கரோனா பாதிப்பு: பழம்பெரும் நடிகர் கல்தூண் திலக் காலமானார்". Dinamani (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 7 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.