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Sivakumar
Sivakumar in 2016
Born
Palaniswamy

(1941-10-27) 27 October 1941 (age 82)[1]
NationalityIndian
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Visual Artist
Years active1965–2005
Spouse
Lakshmi Kumari
(m. 1974)
ChildrenSuriya, Karthi, and Brindha
Parent(s)Rakkaiya
Palaniyammal
Relatives
  • Jyothika (Daughter-in-law)
  • Ranjini Karthik (Daughter-in-law)

Palaniswamy, better known by his stage name Sivakumar (born 27 October 1941[1]) is an Indian film actor and visual artist who has portrayed a wide range of leading and supporting roles onscreen in Tamil cinema and television. He made his acting debut in A. C. Trilogchander's Kakkum Karangal (1965).[3] He has acted in over 190 movies in Tamil. He is also ambidextrous.[4][5]

His sons Suriya and Karthi are actors as well as his elder daughter in-law Jyothika. And his daughter Brindha Sivakumar being a Playback Singer.

Career

Sivakumar came into the industry in 1965 as a supporting actor. In the late 1960s as a lead hero, he starred in a few notable Tamil movies such as Kandan Karunai, Thunivae Thozhan and Uyarndha Manidhan.[6] Between 1965 and 1974 he was predominantly playing supporting roles, in films with M.G. Ramachandran (2 films), Gemini Ganesan (7 films), Shivaji Ganesan (14 films) and R. Muthuraman (11 films) in the main lead roles. He has acted in supporting roles alongside Jayalalithaa in 7 films, which include Yarukkum Vetkam Illai, Thirumangalyam, Kavalkaran, Shakti Leelai, Ganga Gowri, Motor Sundram Pillai and Annai Velankanni and was romantically paired opposite her in Kandan Karunai and Shri Krishna Leelai. He started getting offers as the solo lead hero from 1974. Some of his successful films with him in lead role in the 1970s include Gumasthavin Magal, Sollathaan Ninaikkiren, Arangetram, Vellikizhamai Viratham, Panathukkaga, Melnaattu Marumagal, Pattikkaattu Raja, Sindhudhe Vaanam, Thangathile Vairam, Bhadrakali, Aattukara Alamelu, Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri, Kadavul Amaitha Medai and Enippadigal. The director duo of Devaraj and Mohan directed Sivakumar in lead role in 9 films - Ponnukku Thanga Manasu, Annakili, Uravadum Nenjam, Kavikkuyil, Sainthadamma Sainthadu, Chittu Kuruvi, Rosaappo Ravikkai Kaari, Poonthalir and Isai Paadum Thendral. In fact, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth have played supporting roles in films with Sivakumar in the lead role between 1972 and 1982.

From 1973 to the early 1990s, Sivakumar was a leading actor in Kollywood, acting in successful movies such as Annakili, Rosaappo Ravikkai Kaari, Vandichakkaram and Sindhu Bhairavi.[7][8] He has acted in nearly 200 films till date. He has co-starred with many leading Tamil actors of three generations, including Sivaji Ganesan, M. G. Ramachandran, Gemini Ganesan, S.S. Rajendran, R. Muthuraman, A.V.M. Rajan, Jaishankar, Ravichandran, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Vijayakanth, Sathyaraj, Sarath Kumar, Prabhu Ganesan, Karthik Muthuraman, Mohan, Arjun Sarja, Ajith, Vijay, Vikram and Suriya Sivakumar. He is a two-time winner of Filmfare Awards for his performances in Rosaappo Ravikkai Kaari and Vandichakkaram. He is a two time recipient of Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for best actor in the films Avan Aval Adhu and Agni Sakshi. His roles in Marupakkam and Sindhu Bhairavi showed his versatility as an actor,[9] with the former winning the Golden Lotus Award for Best Feature Film. In the late 1990s, he ventured into television serials and is well known for his role as Raadhika's husband in the famous TV serial Chithi.

In recent times, he has ventured into public speaking, giving his opinion on various subjects, including Hindu theology. He has been praised for the fluency and style of his speeches.[5][10]

Personal life

Sivakumar was born in Coimbatore. He is married to Lakshmi Kumari and the couple has three children; two sons who are actors, Suriya and Karthi and a daughter Brindha who is a playback singer.[11][12] He is a devout Hindu and a devotee of Lord Sri Murugan. Sivakumar's elder daughter-in-law Jyothika is a Kollywood actress.[citation needed]

Filmography

1960s

Year Film Role Director Co-stars Notes
1965 Kaakum Karangal Surendar A. C. Tirulokchandar S. S. Rajendran, C. R. Vijayakumari Debut Movie
1966 Motor Sundaram Pillai Balu Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, Ravichandran, Kanchana, Jayalalithaa
Thaaye Unakkaga P. Pullaiah Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, S. S. Rajendran, C. R. Vijayakumari, Jayalalithaa, R. Muthuraman
Saraswati Sabatham Lord Vishnu A. P. Nagarajan Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, Padmini, K. R. Vijaya, Devika
1967 Kandhan Karunai Lord Murugan A. P. Nagarajan Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, K. R. Vijaya, Jayalalithaa
Kaavalkaaran Chandran P. Neelakantan M. G. Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa
1968 Panama Pasama K. S. Gopalakrishnan Gemini Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi
Thirumal Perumai Lord Vishnu A. P. Nagarajan Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, K. R. Vijaya, Sowcar Janaki
Paal Manam K. S. Sethumadhavan Jaishankar, K. R. Vijaya, Sheela
Jeevanaamsam Sabapathi Malliyam Rajagopal Jaishankar, A. V. M. Rajan, C. R. Vijayakumari, Pushpalatha, Sowcar Janaki, Lakshmi
Uyarndha Manithan Sathyamurthy Krishnan–Panju Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, Vanisri, Bharathi
1969 Kaaval Dheivam K. Vijayan Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, Lakshmi
Kanni Pen A. Kasilingam Jaishankar, Vanisri, Lakshmi, Vennira Aadai Nirmala
Annaiyum Pithavum Krishnan–Panju A. V. M. Rajan, Vanisri, Lakshmi

1970s

Year Film Role Director Co-stars Notes
1970 Vilaiyaattu Pillai A. P. Nagarajan Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, Kanchana
Ethiroli K. Balachander Sivaji Ganesan, S. S. Rajendran, K. R. Vijaya, Lakshmi
Kasthuri Thilakam Malliyam Rajagopal Sowcar Janaki, Major Sundarrajan, Nagesh, Lakshmi, Srividya
Thirumalai Thenkumari Sekhar A. P. Nagarajan Sirkazhi Govindarajan, Suruli Rajan, Manorama, Kumari Padmini, Ganthimathi
Navagraham K. Balachandar Nagesh, R. Muthuraman, Srikanth, Lakshmi, Ragini, G. Sakunthala, Rama Prabha
1971 Thirumagal Ramu T. R. Raghunath Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, A. V. M. Rajan, Lakshmi
Kankaatchi A. P. Nagarajan K. D. Santhanam, Kumari Padmini, Suruli Rajan, Manorama
Therottam V. T. Arasu Gemini Ganesan, Padmini
Moondru Dheivangal Dada Mirasi Sivaji Ganesan, R. Muthuraman, Nagesh, Chandrakala
Annai Velankanni Rangaiah K. Thangappan Gemini Ganesan, Jayalalithaa, Padmini, K. R. Vijaya, R. Muthuraman, Devika, Srividya
Babu A. C. Tirulokchandar Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, Vennira Aadai Nirmala, Vijayasree
1972 Agathiyar Tholkappiyar A. P. Nagarajan Sirkazhi Govindarajan, T. R. Mahalingam, A. V. M. Rajan, C. R. Vijayakumari, Lakshmi, Kumari Padmini
Shakthi Leelai Naratha Muni T. R. Ramanna Gemini Ganesan, Jayalalithaa, K. R. Vijaya, B. Saroja Devi, A. V. M. Rajan, Ushanandini, Manjula
Idhaya Veenai Kirymani Krishnan–Panju M. G. Ramachandran, Manjula, Lakshmi
Annai Abirami G. N. Velumani K. R. Vijaya, Jaya 25th Film
Dheivam Subramaniyam M. A. Thirumugam Gemini Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, A. V. M. Rajan, Sowcar Janaki, R. Muthuraman, Jaya
1973 Ganga Gowri Mahadevan B. R. Panthulu Gemini Ganesan, Jayalalithaa, Jayanthi, Kumari Padmini
Arangetram Thangavelu K. Balachander Prameela, S. V. Subbaiah, Kamal Haasan, Jayachitra, M. N. Rajam, Jayasudha
Bharatha Vilas Shankar A. C. Tirulokchandar Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Devika, Major Sundarrajan, Jayachitra, Jayasudha
Rajaraja Cholan Prince Rajendra Chola I A. P. Nagarajan Sivaji Ganesan, R. Muthuraman, Lakshmi, C. R. Vijayakumari
Shanmugapriya K. Krishnamurthy R. Muthuraman, Jaya Guest Appearance
Ponnukku Thanga Manasu Ramu Devaraj–Mohan Jayachitra, Vijayakumar, Vidhubala
Sondham A. C. Tirulokchandar R. Muthuraman, K. R. Vijaya, Prameela
Thirumalai Deivam Lord Vishnu/Srinivasan A. P. Nagarajan Gemini Ganesan, R. Muthuraman, A. V. M. Rajan, K. B. Sundarambal, Lakshmi, Srividya, C. R. Vijayakumari
Kattila Thottila Sambhasivam Malliyam Rajagopal Gemini Ganesan, P. Bhanumathi, Kalpana, Master Sekhar
Karaikkal Ammaiyar Lord Shiva A. P. Nagarajan K. B. Sundarambal, Lakshmi, R. Muthuraman, Srividya
Pennai Nambungal B. V. Srinivasan A. V. M. Rajan, Jayanthi, Jayachitra
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren Raghavan K. Balachander Jayachitra, Srividya, S. V. Subbaiah, Kamal Haasan, Shubha, Jayasudha
1974 Thirumangalyam Murali A. Vincent Jayalalithaa, R. Muthuraman, Lakshmi
Tiger Thaathachari V. T. Arasu Major Sundarrajan, M. Bhanumathi, Shashi Kumar, P. R. Varalakshmi
Maanikka Thottil P. Madhavan Gemini Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Shubha Guest Appearance
Sisupalan K. K. Sampath Kumar R. S. Manohar, Vennira Aadai Nirmala, Srividya Guest Appearance
Kanmani Raja Selvam Devaraj–Mohan Lakshmi, M. N. Rajam
Dheerga Sumangali A. C. Tirulokchandar K. R. Vijaya, R. Muthuraman, Jayasudha Remade in Kannada as Bhagyavantharu (1974) and in Malayalam as Aayiram Janmangal (1976)
Vellikizhamai Viratham Nagarajan R. Thyagarajan Jayachitra, Jayasudha, Shashi Kumar
Gumasthavin Magal A. P. Nagarajan Aarathi, Kamal Haasan
Onne Onnu Kanne Kannu Ra. Sankaran Jayachitra
Paadha Poojai A. Bhimsingh Jayachitra, Jaya 50th Film
Engamma Sapatham S. P. Muthuraman R. Muthuraman, Jayachitra, Vidhubala
Thaai Pasam H. S. Venu Prameela
Panathukkaga Ramesh M. S. Senthil Jayachitra, Shashi Kumar, Kamal Haasan, Sripriya
1975 Enga Pattan Sothu M. Karnan Jaishankar, Rajakokila, A. Sakunthala
Puthu Vellam K. Vijayan Kumari Manjula, Savitri
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam Ra. Sankaran Kamal Haasan, Jayachitra, Rani Chandra
Yarukkum Vetkam Illai Cho Jayalalithaa, Cho, Srikanth, Manorama
Melnaattu Marumagal Mohan A. P. Nagarajan Laurance Pourtale, Kamal Haasan, Jayasudha
Thangathile Vairam K. Sornam Jayachitra, Kamal Haasan, Sripriya
Uravu Solla Oruvan Devaraj–Mohan R. Muthuraman, Sujatha, Padmapriya Guest Appearance
Ippadiyum Oru Penn P. Bhanumathi P. Bhanumathi, Kumari Padmini, Devika
Aan Pillai Singam Ashok S. P. Muthuraman R. Muthuraman, Sujatha, Sripriya, Vijayakumar
Pattikkaattu Raja Raja K. Shanmugam Jayachitra, Kamal Haasan, Sripriya, Fatafat Jayalaxmi
1976 Ungalil Oruthi Devaraj–Mohan Sujatha
Gruhapravesam D. Yoganand Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Jayasudha
Annakili Thyagarajan Devaraj–Mohan Sujatha, Fatafat Jayalaxmi
Madhana Maaligai K. Vijayan Alka
Santhathi Kaushikan
Uravadum Nenjam Devaraj–Mohan Chandrakala 75th Film


Dubbed and released in Malayalam as Aaru Manikkoor

Bhadrakali A. C. Tirulokchandar Rani Chandra, Bhavani
1977 Etharkkum Thuninthavan M. Karnan Fatafat Jayalaxmi
Sonnathai Seiven Krishnan–Panju Sujatha
Pennai Solli Kutramillai S. P. Muthuraman Fatafat Jayalaxmi, Y. Vijaya
Perumaikkuriyaval Ra. Sankaran Padmapriya, Fatafat Jayalaxmi
Kavikkuyil Devaraj–Mohan Rajinikanth, Sridevi
Sorgam Naragam R. Thyagarajan Fatafat Jayalaxmi, Vijayakumar, Padmapriya
Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi Valampuri Somanathan Vijayakumar, Sujatha
Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri Nagarajan S. P. Muthuraman Rajinikanth, Sumithra, Remade in Malayalam as Munnettam
Sri Krishna Leela Lord Krishnan A. P. Nagarajan Jayalalithaa, Srividya
Aattukara Alamelu R. Thyagarajan Sripriya
Durga Devi Ra. Sankaran Srividya
Sainthadamma Sainthadu Devaraj–Mohan Sridevi
1978 Radhai Ketra Kannan R. Krishnamurthy Srividya
Maariyamman Thiruvizha N. Venkatesh Sujatha
Kaipidithaval A. Bhimsingh Sujatha
Chittu Kuruvi Devaraj–Mohan Sumithra, Meera
Kannamoochi R. Pattabiraman Latha, Sumithra
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai N. Venkatesh Sumithra, Sowcar Janaki
Machanai Paatheengala V. C. Guhanathan Sumithra, Sridevi
Athaivida Ragasiyam Kiruba Shankar Fatafat Jayalaxmi
1979 Ennadi Meenakshi K. Narayanan Sripriya
Kadavul Amaitha Medai S. P. Muthuraman Sumithra
Rosaappo Ravikkai Kaari Sempattai Devaraj–Mohan Deepa 100th Film
Winner - Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award
Yarukku Yar Kaaval Malliyam Rajagopal Sripriya
Poonthalir Devaraj–Mohan Sujatha
Devathai P. N. Menon Jayanthi, Lavanya
Muthal Iravu A. Jagannathan Sumithra
Enippadigal Manickam P. Madhavan Shoba

1980s

Year Film Role Director Co-stars Notes
1980 Oru Velladu Vengaiyagiradhu Devaraj–Mohan Saritha
Kuruvikoodu P. Madhavan Saritha
Kadhal Kiligal A. C. Tirulokchandar Rathi
Avan Aval Adhu V. Srinivasan Lakshmi, Sripriya
Samandhipoo K. S. Mathangan Vijayakanth, Shoba
Vandichakkaram K. Vijayan Saritha, Silk Smitha Winner - Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award
Raman Parasuraman M. S. Gopinath Latha, Rathi Dual Role
Thunive Thozhan R. Sundaram Sivachandran, Sathyakala, Archana
1981 Kodeeswaran Magal A. Kodandarami Reddy Rajyalakshmi, Thengai Srinivasan, Sowcar Janaki, V. K. Ramasamy, Manorama
Aani Ver K. Vijayan Saritha
Nellikani Kalaignanam Sivachandran, Sumithra, Swapna
Nerupile Pootha Malar Kaushik Poornima Bhagyaraj
Andru Muthal Indru Varai R. Sundaram Roopa, Jayamala
1982 Anandha Ragam Bharani Radha, Aruna
Ayiram Muthangal S. Devarajan Radha, Silk Smitha
Thunaivi Valampuri Somanathan Sujatha, Sudhakar, Roopa
Theerpugal Thiruththapadalam M. Bhaskar Ambika, Sathyakala
Thaai Mookaambikai K. Shankar K. R. Vijaya, Jaishankar, Sujatha, Saritha, Karthik, Poornima Jayaram
Nijangal K. S. Sethumadhavan Menaka
Agni Sakshi K. Balachander Saritha, Rajinikanth 125th Film




Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor

Nambinal Nambungal K. S. Gopinath Saritha
1983 Urangatha Ninaivugal R. Bhaskaran Raadhika, Menaka
Saattai Illatha Pambaram N. Murugesh Saritha
Thambathigal N. S. Rajendran Jaishankar, Poornima Jayaram
Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan Manivannan Raadhika, Suhasini
Shasti Viratham R. Thyagarajan Poornima Jayaram
Indru Nee Nalai Naan Major Sundarrajan Jaishankar, Lakshmi, Sulakshana
Thandikkappatta Nyayangal M. Bhaskar Lakshmi, Rohini
Thangaikkor Geetham T. Rajendar Saritha, T. Rajendar, Nalini, Anand Babu
1984 Kuva Kuva Vaathugal Manivannan Sulakshana, Pandiyan, Ilavarasi
Amma Irukka Major Sundarrajan Jaishankar, Sulakshana
Naan Paadum Paadal R. Sundarrajan Mohan, Ambika, Pandiyan, Ilavarasi
Nilavu Suduvathillai K. Rangaraj Raadhika
Unnai Naan Santhithaen K. Rangaraj Sujatha, Suresh, Revathi
1985 Pudhu Yugam S. A. Chandrasekhar K. R. Vijaya, Vijayakanth, Viji
Pournami Alaigal M. Bhaskar Ambika, Revathi
Sugamana Raagangal R. Sundarrajan Saritha, Jeevitha
Karpoora Deepam A. Jagannathan Sujatha, Ambika
Prema Paasam K. Vijayan Revathi
Sindhu Bhairavi J. K. Balaganapathy K. Balachander Suhasini, Sulakshana
Meendum Parasakthi A. Jagannathan Nalini
1986 Jeevanathi Sanjay-Bhaskar Ilavarasi
Kanmaniye Pesu Rajasekhar Lakshmi, Ambika
Kanna Thorakkanum Saami R. Govindraj Jeevitha
Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai C. V. Sridhar Jayashree
Isai Paadum Thendral S. Devarajan Ambika
Manithanin Marupakkam K. Rangaraj Radha, Jayashree 150th film
Unakkaagave Vaazhgiren K. Rangaraj Nadhiya, Suresh, Menaka
Panneer Nadhigal M. Bhaskar Amala, Jeevitha, Jayashree
1987 Ini Oru Sudhanthiram Manivannan Nalini, Pandiyan, Rekha, Raja, Jeevitha
Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu Raja P. Madhavan Ambika, Ilavarasi, Jeevitha
1988 Poovum Puyalum S. A. Chandrasekhar Charan Raj, Raadhika, Madhuri
Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam Siva Gurunathan Shanmugapriyan Prabhu, Rahman, Raadhu
Paasa Paravaigal Dr. Sukumar V. M. C. Haneefa Mohan, Lakshmi, Raadhika
Illam Mayilsamy Goundar I. V. Sasi Amala
Paadatha Thenikkal V. M. C. Haneefa Raadhika, Baby Sujitha

1990s

Year Film Role Director Co-stars Notes
1990 Pagalil Pournami Cochin Haneefa Raadhika, Rahman
Urudhi Mozhi R. V. Udayakumar Prabhu, Geetha
Nee Sirithal Deepavali Malaysia Vasudevan Sulakshana, Harish Kumar
1991 Marupakkam Vembu Iyer K. S. Sethumadhavan Jayabharathi, Radha
Manitha Jaathi P. Kalaimani Ramki, Nirosha
Pillai Paasam Cochin Haneefa Ramki, Rupini
Sir...I Love You G.N.Rangarajan Lakshmi
1992 Annan Ennada Thambi Ennada Raakiah Vijay Krishnaraj Arjun, Nirosha
Onna Irukka Kathukanum Sivaraman V. Sekhar Vinu Chakravarthy, Goundamani
1993 Dasarathan Raja Krishnamoorthy Sarathkumar, Heera
Ponnumani R. V. Udayakumar Karthik, Soundarya
Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda Ravi V. Sekhar Bhanupriya, Goundamani,
1994 Siragadikka Aasai Shiva Vijayachandran Vijayakumar, Manjula Vijayakumar
Watchman Vadivelu A. Jagannathan Sujatha, Anand Babu 175th film
Mettupatti Mirasu Mettupatti Mirasu, Siva Anu Mohan Arjun Sarja, Raadhika
1995 Pasumpon Kathiresathevar P. Bharathiraja Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu, Raadhika
Deva village leader S. A. Chandrasekhar Vijay, Swathi
Dear Son Maruthu Viswanathan M. Solai Rajendran Rahman, Soundarya
1996 Nattupura Pattu Palanisamy Kasthuri Raja Selva, Kushboo, Goundamani
1997 Raman Abdullah Balu Mahendra Vignesh, Karan
Kadhalukku Mariyadhai Chandrasekar Fazil Vijay, Shalini
1999 Unnai Thedi Adhi Narayanan Sundar C Ajith Kumar, Malavika
Kummi Paattu Kasthuri Raja Prabhu, Devayani
Malabar Police Nagarajan P. Vasu Sathyaraj, Kushboo
Maravathe Kanmaniye Dharmaraasu N. S. Maadhavan Vineeth, Karan
Sethu Sethu's Brother Bala Vikram, Abitha
Kannupada Poguthaiya Paramasivam Barathi Ganesh Vijayakanth, Simran

2000s

Year Film Role Notes
2000 Uyirile Kalanthathu Inspector Sethu Vinayagam
Ilaiyavan T. Babu
2001 Poovellam Un Vasam Arunachalam

2010s

Year Film Role Notes
2015 36 Vayadhinile President of India voice role

Television

  • Ethanai Manidhargal (1997)
  • Chithi (1999-2001)
  • Annamalai (2002-2005)
  • Lakshmi
  • Kaveri
  • Dhik Dhik Dhik (1999)
  • Aachi International
  • kaialvu manasu
  • Revathi
  • Pusphanjali
  • Veetuku veedu vasapadi
  • Bandham (1994)

Awards

Sivakumar is a three-time recipient of Filmfare Awards and a two-time winner of Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.[9]

Filmfare Awards

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards

  • 2015 - Norway Tamil Film Festival Kalaichigaram Award

Vijay Awards

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