R. Parthiepan biography
R. Parthiepan is an Indian film director,actor, born on 14 January 1958 in Chennai.
R. Parthiepan's screen career began in 1981 with Ranuva Veeran, playing Bridegroom.
R. Parthiepan has appeared in 86 films and 1 television or streaming title across Tamil cinema and Malayalam cinema.
The most recent films are Ustaad Bhagat Singh (2026), Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar (2026), Idli Kadai (2025).
Honours include Filmfare Awards South.
Coming up next: Operation Ganga (2027).
- Also known as
- Parthiban, Radhakrishnan Parthiban
- Born
- 14 January 1958 (age 68)
- Birthplace
- Chennai
- Work
- Film director, Actor, Screenwriter, Film actor, Director
- Film industries
- Tamil cinema, Malayalam cinema
- Years active
- 1981 to present
- Awards
- Filmfare Awards South
R. Parthiepan filmography
87 films and 1 television or streaming title, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Operation Ganga | TBA | Filming | |
| 2026 | Ustaad Bhagat Singh | Chadala Marri Nalla Nagappa | Telugu film | |
| 2026 | Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar | Major Vasudevan | Malayalam film; cameo appearance | |
| 2025 | Idli Kadai | Arivu | ||
| 2024 | Teenz | |||
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | Chinna Pazhuvettayar | ||
| 2023 | Dhruva Natchathiram | TBA | Unreleased film | |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | Chinna Pazhuvettayar | ||
| 2022 | Yutha Satham | SI Kathirvelan | ||
| 2022 | Iravin Nizhal | |||
| 2021 | Tughlaq Durbar | Rayappan | ||
| 2020 | Ponmagal Vandhal | Rajarathinam | ||
| 2019 | Kuppathu Raja | MG Rajendran | ||
| 2019 | Thittam Poattu Thirudura Kootam | Sethu | ||
| 2019 | Oththa Seruppu Size 7 | Maasilamani | ||
| 2019 | Otha Seruppu Size 7 | |||
| 2019 | Ayogya | Kaalirajan | ||
| 2018 | Kinar | Tamil | ||
| 2018 | Keni | Shaktivel | ||
| 2017 | Dada is Back | Tippu | Kannada film | |
| 2017 | Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam | Oothukaandaan | ||
| 2017 | Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga | |||
| 2016 | Maaveeran Kittu | Chinrasu | Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role | |
| 2015 | Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander | Malayalam | ||
| 2015 | Massu Engira Masilamani | Tamil |
Show all 87 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Tihar | Alexander | Partially dubbed film | |
| 2015 | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Killivalavan | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor , Tamil | |
| 2015 | Masss | ACP Vikram Lakshmanan | ||
| 2014 | Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Cameo | ||
| 2013 | Jannal Oram | Karuppu | ||
| 2013 | Escape from Uganda | Antony | Malayalam film | |
| 2012 | Rachcha | Suryanarayana | Telugu film Cameo appearance | |
| 2012 | Ambuli | Sengodan | ||
| 2011 | Melvilasom | Ramachandran | Malayalam film | |
| 2011 | Vithagan | |||
| 2010 | Azhagaana Ponnuthan | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Aayirathil Oruvan | Meignanandha Sivapaadha Sekara Chozhar | Won, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor , Tamil | |
| 2010 | Azhagana Ponnuthan | Karthik | ||
| 2008 | Vallamai Tharayo | Anand | ||
| 2007 | Ammuvagiya Naan | Gowrishankar | ||
| 2006 | Pachchak Kuthira | |||
| 2006 | Pachakuthirai | |||
| 2005 | Kundakka Mandakka | Ilango | ||
| 2005 | Kannadi Pookal | Sakthivel | ||
| 2004 | Thendral | A. P. Nalankilli | ||
| 2004 | Kudaikul Mazhai | |||
| 2003 | Kadhal Kirukkan | Saravanan | ||
| 2003 | Soori | Manikandan | Guest appearance | |
| 2002 | Azhagi | Shanmugam | ||
| 2002 | Ivan | |||
| 2001 | Ninaikkatha Naalillai | Anbu | ||
| 2001 | Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka | Narendran alias Devasahayam | Malayalam film | |
| 2000 | Sabhash | Cheenu | ||
| 2000 | Kakkai Siraginilae | Vellaichamy | ||
| 2000 | James Pandu | Story only | ||
| 2000 | Vetri Kodi Kattu | Muthuraman | ||
| 2000 | Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven | Shekhar | Guest appearance | |
| 1999 | Unnaruge Naan Irundhal | Taxi driver | ||
| 1999 | Nee Varuvai Ena | Ganesh | ||
| 1999 | House Full | |||
| 1999 | Anthapuram | Dubai Pandiyan | ||
| 1999 | Suyamvaram | Azhagappan | ||
| 1998 | Swarnamukhi | Pandian | ||
| 1998 | Pudhumai Pithan | Jeeva (aka Bharath) | ||
| 1997 | Bharathi Kannamma | Bharathi | Won, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor | |
| 1997 | Vaimaye Vellum | Yama Dharman "Raja" | ||
| 1997 | Aravindhan | Thamizhvannan | ||
| 1997 | Abhimanyu | ACP Abhimanyu | ||
| 1996 | Tata Birla | Raja | ||
| 1995 | Sarigamapadani | |||
| 1995 | Pullakuttikaran | |||
| 1994 | Sarigamapadani | |||
| 1993 | Ulle Veliye | |||
| 1992 | Sugamana Sumaigal | |||
| 1992 | Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren | Ravi | ||
| 1991 | Thaiyalkaran | Pandian | ||
| 1990 | Thalattu Padava | Raja | ||
| 1990 | Pondatti Thevai | |||
| 1990 | Engal Swamy Ayyappan | Vasuswamy | ||
| 1989 | Pudhiya Paathai | Sitaraman | ||
| 1989 | Pudhiya Paadhai | |||
| 1984 | Dhavani Kanavugal | Ponnusami | ||
| 1984 | Anbulla Rajinikanth | Bhagyaraj's assistant director | Uncredited role | |
| 1983 | Dhooram Adhighamillai | Villager | Uncredited role | |
| 1982 | Vedikkai Manithargal | Director | Uncredited role | |
| 1982 | Parvaiyin Marupakkam | Lawyer | Uncredited role | |
| 1981 | Ranuva Veeran | Bridegroom | Uncredited role |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Suzhal: The Vortex | Shanmugam |