Rajendran

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Rajendran
Stunt double
  • actor
  • Years active1978–present

    A. Rajendran,

    stunt double and actor working mainly in Tamil cinema. He debuted in 2003 with the Tamil film Pithamagan and has worked as a stunt double for over 500 South Indian films since then. He played the role of a villain in Naan Kadavul (2009) and has continued to play villainous and later humorous supporting characters in a number of Tamil films.[2] He is noted for his rough voice and alopecia universalis, which he claims was the result of coming into contact with industrial waste during a stunt sequence.[3][4]

    Career

    Rajendran began his film career working as a

    stunt double
    in over hundreds of south Indian films mostly in Tamil films.

    He played a small but significant role in

    Darling, where he appeared as the ghostbuster Ghost Gopal Varma.[5] The Times of India wrote, "His bald head, thin figure and sandpapery voice make him effective for both villainous and comical roles but from the screams and whistles that his character gets, it is clear that he has made much more impact as a comedian".[8] His second release of the year was Ivanuku Thannila Gandam (2015), where he appeared as a murderer. Before its release, Rajendran's presence in the film's promotional videos received a positive response.[5][9] The film was released to negative reviews, though Rajendran's performance was appreciated by critics, one of whom noted that "the film belongs to Rajendran as he comes out with his trademark dialogue delivery [...] and carries the entire film".[10]

    Filmography

    Key
    Denotes films that have not yet been released

    Tamil films

    List of Rajendran Tamil film credits
    Year Title Role Notes
    1992 Amaran Henchman Uncredited role[citation needed]
    Thambi Pondatti Henchman Uncredited role[citation needed]
    Thirumathi Palanisamy Henchman Uncredited role[citation needed]
    1993 Gentleman Henchman Uncredited role[citation needed]
    1995 Puthiya Aatchi Henchman Uncredited role[citation needed]
    2003 Lesa Lesa Deva's friend Uncredited role[11]
    Pithamagan Prison Warden Uncredited role[12]
    2005 Thotti Jaya Uncredited role[citation needed]
    2006 Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu Henchman in 'Karka Karka' song Uncredited role[citation needed]
    Thalaimagan Fighter
    2007 Thee Nagar Henchman
    2009 Kandhakottai
    Naan Kadavul Thandavan Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain[13]
    Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil[citation needed]
    2010 Boss Engira Bhaskaran Velpandi
    Baana Kaathadi Gang Leader
    Uthamaputhiran Velu
    Milaga Rajendran
    Thambi Arjuna Mani
    2011 Ilaignan Kaalia
    Rowthiram Local Goon
    Thambikottai Amirthalingam
    Velayudham A local goon
    Ambuli Gugan
    2012 Varudangal 20
    Madha Gaja Raja
    Unreleased
    2013 Samar
    Kan Pesum Vaarthaigal Janani's uncle
    Singam 2
    Sahaayam
    Pattathu Yaanai Hotel Owner
    Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam Goolmaayi
    Raja Rani Henry
    Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara Painter Rajendran (Raj)
    Maayai
    2014 Kadhal Solla Aasai Verumpuli
    Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani
    Vilaasam
    Thirudan Police Manickam
    Vellaikaara Durai Rajendran
    Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani
    2015
    Darling
    Ghost Gopal Varma
    Ivanuku Thannila Gandam Mark
    Kalakattam
    Nannbenda "Scorpio" Shankar
    Kanchana 2 Marudhu's henchman
    Masss
    Ghost
    Eli Kuruvi Manda Kumaru
    Palakkattu Madhavan U.Santosh Kumar
    Sakalakala Vallavan Inspector Muthukaruppan / Robot
    Adhibar
    49-O Advertisement director
    Jippaa Jimikki
    Naanum Rowdydhaan
    Rowdy Raja
    Om Shanti Om
    Vavval Pandi
    Vedalam "Kolkata" Kaali
    Thiruttu Rail
    2016 Peigal Jaakkirathai
    Nayyapudai Baby Anaconda
    Vaaliba Raja
    Ragendra
    Theri P. Rajender Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil[14]
    Katha Solla Porom
    Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran Ghost 'Motai' Guru
    Enakku Innoru Per Irukku Maha
    Jackson Durai Bradlee (Suruli)
    Dhilluku Dhuddu Mani
    Arthanari
    Wagah PET Master
    Yaanai Mel Kuthirai Sawaari
    Remo Mohana Santhosh
    Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru Father Francis Rajendran
    Atti
    Veera Sivaji CBI officer
    2017 Bairavaa Traffic police Motta Rajendran
    Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal Karuppu Rock
    Mupparimanam Himself Cameo
    Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva Supreme Star Subash
    Bruce Lee Uncle of Abbas
    Paambhu Sattai Water company owner
    Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae Chairman
    Thangaratham Malaichamy
    Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan Mani / Rajhu
    Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum Sultan Bhai
    Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam Rajendran
    Katha Nayagan Mike Maari
    Neruppu Da MLA Kabali
    Bayama Irukku Ajith
    Pichuva Kaththi
    Hara Hara Mahadevaki Spike
    Mersal Health Minister
    Brahma.com Vanagamudi
    2018 Gulaebaghavali Annachi
    Madura Veeran
    Kalakalappu 2
    Solli Vidava
    Narayana
    Veera Jonty Rhodes
    Kaathadi
    Munthal
    Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu Jack
    Kaathiruppor Pattiyal
    Mohana
    Junga Durai Singam
    Ghajinikanth Rajini's friend
    Maniyaar Kudumbam Chellakilli
    Kolamavu Kokila
    Alponse
    Aaruthra Avudaiappan's assistant
    Seema Raja
    Himself Special appearance
    Nota Ramaswamy
    Kalavani Mappillai Vanagamoodi
    2019 Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven Loan collector
    Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 Viji's uncle
    Nethraa
    Pettikadai
    Pottu Thief
    Boomerang Film producer
    Sangathamizhan Kittappa
    Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma Raju's father
    Dharmaprabhu Shiva
    Gorilla Saloon Owner
    A1
    CCTV Chidambaram
    Jackpot Motta
    Puppy
    50/50 Pachai Kulandhai
    2020
    Time Enna Boss
    "Semma Singer" Judge / Mahatma Gandhi from Earth 36 Web series
    Irandam Kuththu Swamiji
    Naanga Romba Busy Corrupt Businessman
    Biskoth Mottappa
    Time Up
    2021
    Trip
    Anjaa Puli
    Naanum Single Thaan Mr Love
    Paris Jayaraj
    Guru
    Michaelpatty Raja Naidu
    Engada Iruthinga Ivvalavu Naala Nesamani
    Call Taxi Kamal
    Dikkiloona Mental Hospital Doctor
    Pei Mama Sethupathi
    MGR Magan Mattapparai
    Anandham Vilayadum Veedu Worker
    2022 Kundas
    Kaatteri
    Kadamaiyai Sei Thief
    Powder
    Gurumoorthi Security Guard
    Varalaru Mukkiyam Chris Gayle
    Oh My Ghost
    2023 Vaathi 'Bittu' Bhupathi
    Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum Police
    Pallu Padama Paathukka Ramesh
    Kannitheevu [15][16]
    Ghosty
    better source needed
    ]
    Ellaam Mela Irukuravan Paathuppan [18]
    Vimanam
    Rayar Parambarai [19]
    DD Returns Professor
    Lockdown Diarie
    Web
    Kick
    Japan Himself
    80s Buildup
    Sarakku
    2024 Vadakkupatti Ramasamy
    Guardian [20]
    Yaavarum Vallavare Paandi [21]
    The Boys Sundaram's uncle [22]
    Thozhar CheGuevara TBA [23]

    Malayalam films

    List of Rajendran Malayalam film credits
    Year Title Role Notes
    1999 Tokyo Nagarathile Viseshangal Thug
    2001 Randam Bhavam Goon
    2002 Thandavam Shankar Das's Henchman Uncredited role[citation needed]
    2016 Sivapuram
    2018 Street Lights Surya
    Odiyan Odiyan doppelgänger
    2019 Love Action Drama SI Rajendran
    Kamala Thoothukudi Raja

    Telugu films

    List of Rajendran Telugu film credits
    Year Title Role Notes
    2004 Lakshmi Narasimha Henchman Uncredited[citation needed]
    Gudumba Shankar Henchman Uncredited[citation needed]
    Sakhiya
    2005
    Sri
    2006 Kithakithalu Watermelon seller [24]
    2007
    Athidi
    Henchman
    2018 Chalo Senior Veeramuthu
    2019 Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu Gopal Varma
    2022 Sammathame Assistant of Music Director
    F3
    Gudivada Gurunatham
    2023 Waltair Veerayya Gundu Mani
    Sir
    'Boothu' Bhushanam
    Vimanam Balaraju [25]

    Kannada films

    List of Rajendran Kannada film credits
    Year Title Role Notes
    2010 Naayaka Nagappa
    2017 Kolara

    Hindi films

    List of Rajendran Hindi film credits
    Year Title Role Notes
    2005 Insan Head of Cobra gang
    2008 Ghajini Goon

    References

    1. ^ a b "Stunt accident left him hairless – and with plenty of roles". The Times of India. 11 November 2016. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
    2. ^ a b c S. R. Ashok Kumar (5 December 2010). "My First Break". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 31 March 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
    3. ^ "Stunt accident left him hairless – and with plenty of roles". The Times of India. 11 November 2016. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
    4. ^ பல ஆண்டுகள் ரகசியத்தை உடைத்த மொட்டை ராஜேந்திரன்!! [Rajendran breaks the secret for many years!]. Samayam Tamil (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
    5. ^ a b c d "Rajendran turns hot as comedian!". Sify. 31 March 2015. Archived from the original on 1 April 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
    6. ^ "Reality hits you hard – Naan Kadavul". The Hindu. 13 February 2009. Archived from the original on 16 July 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
    7. ^ "Thirudan Police Movie Review". Behindwoods.com. 14 November 2014. Archived from the original on 9 April 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
    8. ^ "Darling Movie Review". The Times of India. 15 January 2015. Archived from the original on 10 November 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
    9. ^ "Rajendran a Big Asset for Ivanuku Thannila Gandam". NDTV.com. 21 February 2015. Archived from the original on 23 September 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
    10. ^ "Review: Ivanuku Thanila Gandam". Sify. 12 March 2015. Archived from the original on 12 March 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
    11. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yldIb8ZlOY0&list=PL6eYJImIZdQ45oDOjVfsNV4EjWRC90QBg&index=15&t=34s
    12. ^ "Pithamagan Tamil Full Movie | Vikram | Suriya | Bala | Laila | Sangeetha". Matinee Now Tamil. 21 May 2022. Event occurs at 1:15:11 – via YouTube.
    13. ^ "Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 29 September 2009. Archived from the original on 1 October 2009. Retrieved 19 March 2023. The best villain award was given to Rajendran ('Naan Kadavul');
    14. ^ "Rajendran- Best Actor in Supporting Role Male Nominee". Filmfare Awards. Archived from the original on 19 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
    15. ^ "Varalaxmi Sarathkumar's Kannitheevu to premiere directly on TV". The Times of India. 6 March 2023. Archived from the original on 21 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023. Varalaxmi Sarathkumar's Kannitheevu, which also has Subhiksha, Aishwarya Dutta, Motta Rajendran, Livingston and Ashna Zaveri in lead roles, has opted for a direct release on television.
    16. ^ B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (6 March 2023). "Kannitheevu to get a direct TV premiere". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
    17. ^ "'Ghosty' teaser: Kajal Aggarwal to play a dual role in this bizarre horror". The Times of India. 31 October 2022. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2023. 'Ghosty' has a stellar star cast as KS Ravikumar, Raadhika, Redin Kingsley, Thangadurai, Jagan, Urvashi, Adukalam Naren, Mano Bala, Mottai Rajendran, Mayilswamy, and Devardarshini among others plays essential roles, while Sam CS is scoring the music.
    18. ^ Darshan, Navein (21 March 2023). "Aari's Ellam Mela Irukuravan Paathupan to premiere directly on TV". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 27 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
    19. ^ "Rayar Parambarai Movie Review: A rudderless talkathon in the guise of comedy". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 16 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
    20. ^ Radhakrishnan, Roopa (8 March 2024). "Guardian Movie Review: An insipid film with threadbare antagonists and unintentionally comical scares". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
    21. ^ "Yaavarum Vallavare' movie review: A multi-chapter film that lacks real cohesion". The New Indian Express.
    22. ^ M, Narayani (29 March 2024). "The Boys Movie Review: Plenty of horrors in this unfunny adult comedy". Cinema Express.
    23. ^ "Sathyaraj's Thozhar CheGuvera gets release date". Cinema Express. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
    24. ^ kitakitalu full movie HD. Masked_Version. 27 January 2021. Event occurs at 26:05. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
    25. ^ Today, Telangana (19 May 2023). "Vimanam Teaser | Samuthirakani | Anasuya Bharadwaj | Meera Jasmine". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.

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