Kadhal Dhandapani
Dhandapani | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | April 17, 1943 |
| Died | 20 July 2014 [1] |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Years active | 2004–2014 |
| Spouse | Aruna |
| Children | Son : Vimaladithan, Leninkumar, Daughter: Rajeswari |
Kadhal Dhandapani (17 April 1943 – 20 July 2014) was an Indian film actor who appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. He rose to fame portraying the antagonist in Balaji Sakthivel's Kaadhal (2004), and is credited with the film's name as a prefix.[2][3] He died on 20 July 2014 following a cardiac arrest.[4][5]
Career
Before entering films, Dhandapani was a businessman in Dindigul.[citation needed] Along with his various businesses, he was actively involved in various honorary postings in the town. In 2004 he was selected by film director Balaji Sakthivel to play the role of lead actress Sandhya's father in Kaadhal. This was his film breakthrough, and led to an acting career spanning more than 200 films.[6]
Dhandapani's films include Sathyaraj's Englishkaran, Myskin's Chithiram Pesuthadi, Jayam Ravi's Unakkum Enakkum, Vijay's Velayudham, Raghava Lawrence's Muni, Arya's Vattaram and Sivakarthikeyan's Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam.
Death
Dhandapani suffered a cardiac arrest and died on 20 July 2014 at the age of 77.[7][8] He is survived by his 3 Sons (Vimaladhithan, Lenin, Kumar), 1 Daughter (Rajeswari) & 8 Grandchildren (Prakash, Dhilip, Balaji, Raagavi, Priya, Yashmitha, Novidha, Rithika).[citation needed] His wife Aruna died on March 29, 2011.[citation needed]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kaadhal | Rajendran | |
| 2005 | Englishkaran | Sandhya's father | |
| Sandakozhi | |||
| Rajamanikyam | Malayalam film | ||
| 2006 | Chithiram Pesuthadi | Annachi | |
| Pachchak Kuthira | |||
| Unakkum Enakkum | Sivaji | ||
| Vattaram | Iyra | ||
| Naalai | |||
| 2007 | Muni | Dhandapani | |
| Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram | Kesavan | ||
| Raju Bhai | Telugu film | ||
| Marudhamalai | Puli | ||
| Piragu | Antony | ||
| Malaikottai | Dhandapani as | ||
| Puli Varudhu | Vinayaga's father | ||
| 2008 | Krishna | Lanka Raju | Telugu film |
| Kaalai | |||
| Theekuchi | Education Minister | ||
| Sandai | |||
| Kathavarayan | Easwaran | ||
| 2009 | Sindhanai Sei | ||
| Innoruvan | Aranganayagam | ||
| Iru Nadhigal | Kumaresan Gounder | ||
| Madurai Sambavam | MP Cutout Ganesan | ||
| Vaidehi | Pannaiyar | ||
| Padikkadavan | |||
| Malai Malai | |||
| Anjaneyulu | Telugu film | ||
| Rajani | Kannada film | ||
| 2010 | Kacheri Arambam | ||
| Kutti Pisasu | Kudu Kuduppu Kullamuni | ||
| Neethana Avan | Manmadhan | ||
| Puzhal | Anbu | ||
| Kutti Pisasu | Kudu Kuduppu Kullamuni | ||
| Thillalangadi | Chandra Lakshman | ||
| Tiruppur | Subramani | ||
| Pokkiri Raja | Malayalam film | ||
| Police Police | Telugu film | ||
| Super | Kannada film | ||
| 2011 | Mappillai | ||
| Vaanam | Narasimman | ||
| Velayudham | Nattamai | ||
| Thambi Vettothi Sundaram | Mani | ||
| Poova Thalaiya | |||
| 2012 | Mattuthavani | ||
| 2013 | Muthu Nagaram | ||
| Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | |||
| Vizha | |||
| Kantha | |||
| 2014 | Angusam | ||
| Kantharvan | |||
| Aranmanai | |||
| Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | |||
| Race Gurram | Telugu film | ||
| 2015 | Sandamarutham | ||
| Nannbenda | |||
| Meenakshi Kadhalan Ilangovan | |||
| 2016 | Vidayutham | Paddi Alandhan | |
| 2017 | Unnai Thottu Kolla Vaa |
References
- ^ 20 July 2014 12:30 IST. "Popular Actor Kadhal Dhandapani Passes Away". Ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
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- ^ "Tamil actor Dhandapani dies due to Cardiac Arrest". IANS. news.biharprabha.com. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ "Actor Dhandapani passed away". StrikingSoon.com. StrikingSoon.in. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
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