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In 2004, he again left DMK and started new party called [[All India Latchiya Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]]<ref>[http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=13462493 Tamil film artiste launches new party - Sify.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>and started supporting [[Jayalalitha]]. He told in his rhetoric Tamil language "Alli Koduppa Amma, Killi Kooda kodukka mattar Karunanidhi" which meant that [[Jayalalitha]] will offer magnanimously and DMK Chief Karunanidhi will not even offer pinch. When [[Jayalalitha]] unilaterally announced her decision to not to offer any seats to his party in 2006 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections,he waited for few more days till ADMK candidates for all constituencies are announced. Once it became clear that ADMK is no longer going to offer any seats to his party, he announced "Self respect is more important to him and he never lived life by selling self-esteem" in his rhetoric Tamil sequence words and started canvassing votes for DMK alliance.("Naan vazhndhadhu illai thanmanathai vithu, en endral suyamariyadhai ennoda sothu,udhayasuriyanukku votai kuthu".Then he left ADMK alliance and fielded candidates in 11 constituencies. His party supported DMK in balance constituencies and he campaigned throughout Tamil Nadu and attacked [[Vaiko]]<ref>[http://www.arasiyaltalk.com/2006/04/26/T+Rajendar+Back+To+DMK.aspx Arasiyal Talk - T Rajendar back to DMK<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> vehemently using his famous Tamil rhetoric sequences. ("Vaiko nee psycho... nee oru poiko.., nee engayavdhu poiko. En padam per orudhalai ragam, Vaiko oru thalai nagam" which means that Vaiko is Psycho and he is snake).His party lost deposit in all constituencies and he got 4400 votes in Mayiladuthurai constituency. He canvassed for kalaingar in last election. |
In 2004, he again left DMK and started new party called [[All India Latchiya Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]]<ref>[http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=13462493 Tamil film artiste launches new party - Sify.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>and started supporting [[Jayalalitha]]. He told in his rhetoric Tamil language "Alli Koduppa Amma, Killi Kooda kodukka mattar Karunanidhi" which meant that [[Jayalalitha]] will offer magnanimously and DMK Chief Karunanidhi will not even offer pinch. When [[Jayalalitha]] unilaterally announced her decision to not to offer any seats to his party in 2006 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections,he waited for few more days till ADMK candidates for all constituencies are announced. Once it became clear that ADMK is no longer going to offer any seats to his party, he announced "Self respect is more important to him and he never lived life by selling self-esteem" in his rhetoric Tamil sequence words and started canvassing votes for DMK alliance.("Naan vazhndhadhu illai thanmanathai vithu, en endral suyamariyadhai ennoda sothu,udhayasuriyanukku votai kuthu".Then he left ADMK alliance and fielded candidates in 11 constituencies. His party supported DMK in balance constituencies and he campaigned throughout Tamil Nadu and attacked [[Vaiko]]<ref>[http://www.arasiyaltalk.com/2006/04/26/T+Rajendar+Back+To+DMK.aspx Arasiyal Talk - T Rajendar back to DMK<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> vehemently using his famous Tamil rhetoric sequences. ("Vaiko nee psycho... nee oru poiko.., nee engayavdhu poiko. En padam per orudhalai ragam, Vaiko oru thalai nagam" which means that Vaiko is Psycho and he is snake).His party lost deposit in all constituencies and he got 4400 votes in Mayiladuthurai constituency. He canvassed for kalaingar in last election. |
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==Guinness Attempts== |
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According to his interview to Indiaglitz, he had talents to get his name in Guinness Record. He can snap his fingers while talking, eating and even during sleeping. He also tried to make his son a director at the age of 9 for [[Guinness Record]]. But it was a "just miss".<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S5WGPi1X4A Interview]</ref> |
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== Filmography == |
== Filmography == |
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Vijaya Tandanakka Rajendar | |
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| Born | Vijaya Thandanakka Rajendar |
| Other names | T. R., |
| Occupation(s) | Director, actor, songwriter, Screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, choreographer, playback singer |
| Years active | 1985-present |
| Spouse | Usha Rajendar |
Vijaya Tandanakka Rajendar (Tamil: விஜயா T. ராஜேதர்) is a Tamil film actor and director in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is adept in many other occupations in the Tamil film industry such as film composing, screenwriting and playback singing. He is also a well known politician in Tamil Nadu. He is the father of Tamil actor T. R. Silambarasan.
T. Rajendar starred in several films in the late-1980s in lead roles, which were mostly his own productions; his most recent being Veerasamy, which was also directed by him. He is currently the host on the Sun TV television show Arattai Arangam. A former member of the DMK, he launched his own dravidian party, the Thayaga Marumalarchi Kazhakam in 1991. In 2004, he rebranded his party under the name All India Latchiya Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Rajendar often resorts to criticism of other actors who take part in political affairs, most notably actors Vijayakanth and Rajinikanth.[1]
Film career
T.Rajender burst upon the scene with phenomenal success in his early films on subjects such as romance which appealed to youngsters. However, with the passage of time, the quality of his films began to deteriorate. He is known for his his unique style of acting which includes numerous rhyming dialogues, his unconventional dialogue delivery and his signature long hair (which he always pushes back) and thick beard.
He can do all roles in Film except Heroine roll, only because he has shave his beard off. One of his popular rhymes include him saying to a villain "Vaada en machi... Vaazhaika Bhajji... Un udamba pichi... Potuduven Bhajji" which means "Come on dude... You banana Bhajji... I will tear your body... and make Bhajjis out of it!". Another of his well known dialogues is "Dandanakka Dadunkanakka" which has even been adopted by his son in a song in his 2008 film Kaalai.
In recent times,some people have criticised his style of acting,choice of apparel, gestures and dance movements.He has seen a series of flops, including his latest movie Veerasamy. He has also been widely criticized for his outspoken remarks on prominent political and media personalities and for his efforts to promote his son Simbhu.
Many of the T.R's movies were centered upon sisterly sentiments. His wife Usha Rajendar also worked with him for various roles including film co-producer, guest entertainer, model and costume designer.
He is also called as 'Karadi Kutti'. Recently, he found his own TV channel 'Kural TV' to broadcast his comical interviews and to promote himself ceaselessly.
Politics
He joined Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam during ex-chief minister M. G. Ramachandran Era. He left the DMK in 1991 and started Thayaga Marumalarchi Kazhakam. In 1996, he came back to DMK and contested in Parktown constituency and won. He lost 2001 assembly elections from the same Parktown constituency.
In 2004, he again left DMK and started new party called All India Latchiya Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam[2]and started supporting Jayalalitha. He told in his rhetoric Tamil language "Alli Koduppa Amma, Killi Kooda kodukka mattar Karunanidhi" which meant that Jayalalitha will offer magnanimously and DMK Chief Karunanidhi will not even offer pinch. When Jayalalitha unilaterally announced her decision to not to offer any seats to his party in 2006 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections,he waited for few more days till ADMK candidates for all constituencies are announced. Once it became clear that ADMK is no longer going to offer any seats to his party, he announced "Self respect is more important to him and he never lived life by selling self-esteem" in his rhetoric Tamil sequence words and started canvassing votes for DMK alliance.("Naan vazhndhadhu illai thanmanathai vithu, en endral suyamariyadhai ennoda sothu,udhayasuriyanukku votai kuthu".Then he left ADMK alliance and fielded candidates in 11 constituencies. His party supported DMK in balance constituencies and he campaigned throughout Tamil Nadu and attacked Vaiko[3] vehemently using his famous Tamil rhetoric sequences. ("Vaiko nee psycho... nee oru poiko.., nee engayavdhu poiko. En padam per orudhalai ragam, Vaiko oru thalai nagam" which means that Vaiko is Psycho and he is snake).His party lost deposit in all constituencies and he got 4400 votes in Mayiladuthurai constituency. He canvassed for kalaingar in last election.
Guinness Attempts
According to his interview to Indiaglitz, he had talents to get his name in Guinness Record. He can snap his fingers while talking, eating and even during sleeping. He also tried to make his son a director at the age of 9 for Guinness Record. But it was a "just miss".[4]
Filmography
As actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Veerasamy | Veerasamy | |
| 2006 | Vallavan | Special appearance | |
| 2002 | Kadhal Azhivathillai | Vakil Dada | |
| 2001 | Sonnal Thaan Kathala |
As director
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Kardiku Pirandhavan Simbu | |
| 2007 | Veerasamy | |
| 2002 | Kadhal Azhivathillai | |
| 2001 | Sonnal Thaan Kathala | |
| 1997 | Monisha En Monalisa | |
| Shabash Babu | ||
| Rajadi Rajavan | ||
| Thiruvalla | ||
| 1995 | Thayi Thangai Pasam | |
| 1994 | Oru Vasantha Geetham | |
| 1992 | Enga Veetu Velan | |
| 1991 | Shanti Enathu Shanti | |
| 1989 | Samsara Sangeetham | |
| 1988 | En Thangai Kalyani | |
| 1987 | Oru Thayin Sabhatham | |
| 1986 | Maithili Ennai Kathali | |
| 1984 | Prema Prema Prema | |
| 1984 | Uravai Katha Kili | |
| 1983 | Thangaikor Geetham | |
| 1983 | Uyir Ulla Varai Usha | |
| 1982 | Nenjil Oru Ragam | |
| 1982 | Ragam Thedum Pallavi | |
| 1981 | Rail Payanangalil | |
| 1980 | Vasantha Azhaippukkal | |
| 1980 | Oru Thalai Ragam |