R. Parthiban
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.
Acting
Movie
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
as Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
2022
Movie
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
as Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
2023
Movie
Naanum Rowdydhaan
as Killivalavan
2015
Movie
Aayirathil Oruvan
as Chozhan
2010
Movie
Massu Engira Maasilamani
as Vikram Lakshmanan
2015
TV
Suzhal - The Vortex
as Shanmugam
2022
Movie
Ponmagal Vandhal
as Rajarathinam
2020
Movie
Idli Kadai
as Arivu
2025
Movie
Rachcha
as Suryanarayana
2012
Movie
Oththa Seruppu Size 7
as Masilamani
2019
Movie
Ayogya
as Kaalirajan
2019
Movie
Tughlaq Durbar
as Rayappan
2021
Movie
Savarakathi
as Special Appearance
2018
Movie
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
as Guest Appearance
2014
Movie
12 B
2001
Movie
Iravin Nizhal
as Nandhu
2022
Movie
Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka
as Annachi
2001
Movie
Melvilasom
as Sawar Ramachandran
2011
Movie
Ambuli
as Sengodan
2012
Movie
Poovellam Kettuppar
as Himself (Special Appearance)
1999
Movie
Kuppathu Raja
as MG Rajendran
2019
Movie
Mupparimanam
as Self
2017
Movie
Ustaad Bhagat Singh
as Nalla Nagappa
2026
Movie
Dhavani Kanavugal
as Postman Ponnusami
1984
Crew
Movie
Oththa Seruppu Size 7
Director
2019
Movie
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Director
2014
Movie
Iravin Nizhal
Director
2022
Movie
Kudaikul Mazhai
Director
2004
Movie
Teenz
Director
2024
Movie
Housefull
Producer
1999
Movie
Pudhea Paadhai
Director
1989
Movie
Vithagan
Director
2011
Movie
Pondatti Thevai
Director
1990
Movie
Pachchak Kuthira
Director
2006
Movie
Pattasu
Producer
2009
Movie
Rowdy Gari Pellam
Original Story
1991