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Prabhu

Actor | * 12/31/1956 (67) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu (India)
Prabhu Ganesan (born 25 December 1956), known professionally as Prabhu, is an Indian actor, businessman and film producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He is the son of veteran actor Sivaji Ganesan. Prabhu was one of the leading actors in Tamil cinema in the later 1980s and 90s. He is popularly known as Ilaya Thilagam. He has worked in more than 220 films in lead and supporting roles in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. After making his debut in Sangili (1982), Prabhu played various leading and supporting roles, earning the Best Actor award recognition by the Tamil Nadu State for his portrayal in Chinna Thambi (1991). Prabhu has given opportunity to more than 30 debutant directors, including Seeman, R. V. Udayakumar, Gangai Amaran, Pandiarajan, Raj Kapoor, Anu Mohan, G. M. Kumar, Panchu Arunachalam, Velu Prabhakaran, K. Subash, Sivachandran, R. K. Kalaimani, Cheyyar Ravi. ()
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Prabhuis an Indian film actor and producer who has predominantly appeared in Tamil language films. He is the son of veteran actorSivaji Ganesan, while his own sonVikram Prabhuis also an upcoming Tamil actor.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Action | Comedies

Known for these Movies & Shows

The Chola kingdom is under threat from forces both internal and external, and with crown prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman and the emperor, Sundara Cholar separated by sit ...

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

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2022 | 3.6/5 | 2h 50min
Action, Adventure, Drama
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Deva works for Arumugam, a smuggler, who has taken care of him for many years. However, when his best friend gets killed, Deva decides to help the police to nab a dangerous drug lord. ...

Ayan

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2009 | 3.5/5 | 2h 42min
Action, Romance / Love, Comedy
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Nandini is a rich girl raised by her three loving brothers. However, after an astrologer predicts that she will marry a man of her choice, her brothers try to protect her all her life. ...

Chinna Thambi

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1991 | 3.0/5 | 2h 24min
Romance / Love, Drama
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Movies with Prabhu as Actor(147)

as Periya Velaar2023 Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023 Ayothi
2023 Keeravani
2023 Raavana Kottam
as Dr. Anand Padmanaban2023 Varisu
2023 Katharbasha Endra Muthuramalingam
as himself2022 Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal
as DIG Kamalakannan2022 Laththi Charge
as Periya Velaar2022 Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022 The Legend
as Ram2022 Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga
as Chandrashekhar2021 Drishya 2
as Thillaiyar Palanisamy2021 Velan
as Psychiatrist2021 Naane Varuven
as Thangudu2021 Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea
as Thirumurugan (Tamil Version)2020 College Kumar
as Dr. Ramakrishnan2019 Charlie Chaplin 2
as Prakash2019 Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven
as Ram Kumar2019 Ayushman Bhava
as G. Viswanathan2018 Saamy²
2018 Utharavu Maharaja
as Aiya2018 Mannar Vagaiyara
as himself2018 Abhiyum Anuvum
2018 Johnny
as Vijay Raghunath2017 7 Naatkal
as himself2017 Mupparimanam
as Rasamanickam2016 Vetrivel
as Jaivel2016 Unnodu Ka
as Annamalai2016 Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum
as Police Officer2016 Theri
2015 Kaaki Sattai
as Shakthi's father2015 Sakalakala Vallavan
as Aalavanthan2015 Aambala
as Vembunathan2015 Puli
as Chandrashekhar2014 Drishya
as Parthipan2014 Ennamo Nadakkudhu
as Ramkumar (guest appearance)2014 Kayal
as Chakravarthi2014 Yennamo Yedho
as Krishna Prasad2014 Power
2013 Ongole Githa
as Muthu2013 All in All Azhagu Raja
2013 Dracula 2012
as Shankar Dhadha2012 Mirattal
2012 Tuneega Tuneega
as Yama Jr2012 Daruvu
2012 Uu Kodathara Ulikki Padathara
2012 Dhenikaina Ready
as DSP Jayaprakash2012 Billa II
as Ram's father2012 3
as Bhagyanathan2011 Aadu Puli
as the Chola King2011 Ponnar Shankar
as Maha Devaraya2011 Shakti
2011 Sankarankovil
as Kaali Prasad2011 Bejawada
as Gautham Ganesh2010 Maanja Velu
as Varkichan Joseph2010 Pramani
as Singarasan2010 Raavanan
as Geeva2010 Thillalangadi
as Kumaraswamy2010 Thambikku Indha Ooru
as Jaanu's Father2010 Orange
as Hanumanthu2010 Darling
as Vinayaka Naickar2010 Best of Luck
as Mirasi2010 Asal
as Daas2009 Ayan
2009 Malai Malai
as Parandhaman2009 Kanthaswamy
2009 A Aa E Ee
as Muthuvel2008 Silambattam
as Senthilnathan2008 Kathanayakudu
as Saravanaperumal2007 Thaamirabharani
as Jayaprakash2007 Billa
as Jeeva2006 Kusthi
as Muthupandi2006 Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum
as Senthilnathan2005 Chandramukhi
as Vatti2004 Vasool Raja MBBS
as Paramu2003 Banda Paramasivam
as Sivaramakrishnan2003 Yes Madam
as Lt.Col Sharath Chandran2003 War & Love
as Periyakulam Kannayya2002 Malayali Mamanu Vanakkam
as Arun2001 Super Kudumbam
as Madhavan2001 Middle Class Madhavan
as Vijaya Raghunatha Bhoopathy Raja / Rathnavel2000 Vanna Thamizh Paatu
as Padmanabhan2000 Budget Padmanabhan
as Kandha2000 Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela
as Giri2000 Thai Porandaachu
1999 Suyamvaram
as Venkatesa1999 Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa
1999 Kummi Paattu
1998 En Uyir Nee Thaane
1998 Ponmanam
1998 Iniyavale
as 'Coimbatore' Gopalakrishnan / Velumani1997 Thedinen Vandhadhu
as Mukund Iyengar1996 Kaalapani
1996 Parambarai
1996 Panchalankurichi
1995 Periya Kudumbam
as Professor Chandramouli / Aravind1995 Chinna Vathiyar
as 'Mr. Madras' Murugan1995 Mr. Madras
as Thangapandi1995 Pasumpon
as Arjun1994 Priyanka
as Venkatakrishnan1994 Vietnam Colony
as Guna1994 Duet
as Thangadurai1993 Chinna Mapillai
1992 Paandi Durai
as Cameo1992 Mannan
as Keerthi1992 Naangal
as Thangaiya1991 Kumbakarai Thangaiah
1991 Irumbu Pookkal
1991 Chinna Thambi
as Marthandan1990 My Dear Marthandan
as Dennis Joseph1990 Anjali
as Raja1990 Raja Kaiya Vacha
1990 Sathya Vaakku
1989 Vetri Mel Vetri
as Vijay1989 Vetri Vizha
as Rasappan1989 Ninaivu Chinnam
1989 Varam
1989 Naalai Manithan
as Raju1988 Dharmathin Thalaivan
1988 Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye
as Periasamy1988 En Thangachi Padichava
as Babu aka Sishya1988 Guru Sishyan
as Gautham Vishwanath1988 Agni Natchathiram
1988 Urimai Geetham
as Anand1987 Anand
1987 Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi
as David1987 Chinna Poove Mella Pesu
1987 Kavalan Avan Kovalan
1986 Nambinar Keduvadhillai
1986 Aruvadai Naal
1986 Saadhanai
as King Dushyanta1985 Raja Rishi
1985 Naam Iruvar
as Lakshmipathy1985 Kanni Raasi
1985 Needhiyin Nizhal
1985 Nermai
1984 Sarithira Nayagan
1984 Vamsa Vilakku
1984 Iru Medhaigal
1984 Ezhudhaadha Sattangal
1983 Vellai Roja
1983 Sumangali
1983 Sandhippu
1983 Soorakottai Singakutti
1982 Adhisaya Piravigal
1982 Lottery Ticket
1982 Sangili

Movies with Prabhu as Crew(3)

Production/Producer2010 Asal
Production/Producer2005 Chandramukhi
Production/Producer1992 Mannan

Citizenship: India
Born: Monday, 12/31 1956 (December) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (India) (current age: 67 years + 116 days)
Zodiac sign: Capricorn (Chinese zodiac sign: Monkey)
Languages: Malayalam (ML), Tamil (TA), Telugu (TE)
Educated at: Loyola College, Bishop Cotton Boys' School
Children: Vikram Prabhu
Siblings: Ramkumar Ganesan
Mother: Kamala Ganesan
Other names for Prabhu (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Prabhu Ganesan"
Prabhu frequently works together with these people:
Ilaiyaraaja (32x, Crew)
P. Vasu (27x, Crew)
Nassar (23x, Actor)
Vijayakumar (20x, Actor)
Senthil (15x, Actor)
Sivaji Ganesan (15x, Actor)
Mani Ratnam (15x, Crew)
Manorama (15x, Actress)
Goundamani (14x, Actor)
Vadivelu (13x, Actor)
Santhana Bharathi (13x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:294200, Added: 08/11/2018, Last updated: 04/11/2024