R. Parthiban
Known for
R. Parthiban earns screen credits as an Indian actor with a public record that stays short. The record shows 46 credits. Cast lists for 'Ponniyin Selvan: Part I' include his name, tied to the character Chinna Pazhuvettarayar. The record begins in 1981, at the age of 24. Most of the work on record sits in action.
R. Parthiban
45 Movies
1 Series
R. Parthiban earns screen credits as an Indian actor with a public record that stays short. The record shows 46 credits. Cast lists for 'Ponniyin Selvan: Part I' include his name, tied to the character Chinna Pazhuvettarayar. The record begins in 1981, at the age of 24. Most of the work on record sits in action.
Movies
Plays Bharathi
Bharathi Kannammaa
1997
Plays MG Rajendran
Kuppathu Raja
2019
Plays Nalla Nagappa
Ustaad Bhagat Singh
2026
Writer
Plays James
James Pandu
2000
Director
Plays Kannan
Pondatti Thevai
1990
Plays Karuppu
Jannal Oram
2013
Plays Dubai Pandiyan
Anthapuram
1999
Plays Pandian
Swarnamukhi
1998
Plays Annachi
Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka
2001
Plays Special Appearance
Savarakathi
2018
Plays Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
Plays Arivu
Idli Kadai
2025
Plays Sawar Ramachandran
Melvilasom
2011
Director
Plays Masilamani
Oththa Seruppu Size 7
2019
Plays Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
Plays Suryanarayana
Rachcha
2012
Plays Vikram Lakshmanan
Massu Engira Maasilamani
2015
Plays Chozhan
Aayirathil Oruvan
2010
Plays Kaalirajan
Ayogya
2019
Plays Killivalavan
Naanum Rowdydhaan
2015
Plays Sengodan
Ambuli
2012
Director
Plays Nandhu
Iravin Nizhal
2022
Plays Rayappan
Tughlaq Durbar
2021
Plays Postman Ponnusami
Dhavani Kanavugal
1984
Plays Ex- Sarpanch
Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam
2017
Plays Muthuraman
Vetri Kodi Kattu
2000
Plays Antony
Escape from Uganda
2013
Plays Rajarathinam
Ponmagal Vandhal
2020
Plays Saravanan
Kadhal Kirukkan
2003
Plays Raja
Thalattu Padava
1990
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Full Filmography
Ustaad Bhagat Singh
Nalla Nagappa
2026
Film
Idli Kadai
Arivu
2025
Film
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
2023
Film
Suzhal - The Vortex
Shanmugam · 8 episodes
2022
TV
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
2022
Film
Iravin Nizhal
Nandhu
2022
Film
Yutha Satham
Kathirvelan
2022
Film
Tughlaq Durbar
Rayappan
2021
Film
Ponmagal Vandhal
Rajarathinam
2020
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is R. Parthiban and where are they from?
R. Parthiban is 68 years old, born on November 14, 1957 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
What are the most famous roles of R. Parthiban?
R. Parthiban is best known for roles in Ponniyin Selvan: Part I, Ponniyin Selvan: Part II, Aayirathil Oruvan.
How many movies has R. Parthiban been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), R. Parthiban has appeared in 45 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was R. Parthiban's first movie?
The career of R. Parthiban began with Ranuva Veeran (1981).
What is R. Parthiban's most recent movie or series?
R. Parthiban's most recent release is Ustaad Bhagat Singh, which premiered on March 18, 2026.
What TV shows has R. Parthiban appeared in?
On television, R. Parthiban has appeared in Suzhal - The Vortex, Time Enna Boss!?.
R. Parthiban
1957-11-14 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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.