Biography
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.
Acted in 61
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2023
- 2022
Iravin Nizhal
Nandhu
Yutha Satham
Kathirvelan
- 2021
- 2020
Ponmagal Vandhal
Rajarathinam
2010s
- 2019
Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam
Sethu
Oththa Seruppu Size 7
Masilamani
Kuppathu Raja
MG Rajendran
- 2018
Keni
Sakthivel
Savarakathi
Special Appearance
- 2017
Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam
Ex- Sarpanch
Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga
Rangarajan
- 2016
Maaveeran Kittu
Chinrasu
- 2015
Naanum Rowdydhaan
Killivalavan
Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander
Alexander (Tamil Version)
- 2014
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Guest Appearance
- 2013
Jannal Oram
Karuppu
Escape from Uganda
Antony
- 2012
Rachcha
Suryanarayana
Ambuli
Sengodan
- 2011
Melvilasom
Sawar Ramachandran
- 2010
Aayirathil Oruvan
Chozhan
2000s
- 2008
Vallamai Tharayo
Anand
- 2006
Pachchak Kuthira
Movie
- 2005
Kundakka Mandakka
'Ilango' Ilangovan
- 2004
Kannadi Pookkal
Sakthivel
Thendral
Nalangili
- 2003
Kadhal Kirukkan
Saravanan
- 2002
Ivan
Jeevan
Azhagi
Movie
- 2001
Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka
Annachi
12 B
Movie
- 2000
Sabhash
Seenu
Vetri Kodi Kattu
Muthuraman
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
Guest Appearance
James Pandu
James
1990s
- 1999
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
Movie
Nee Varuvai Ena
Ganesh
Anthapuram
Dubai Pandiyan
- 1998
Pudhumai Pithan
Jeeva / Bharath
Swarnamukhi
Pandian
- 1997
Vaimaye Vellum
Raja (Yema Dharman)
Bharathi Kannammaa
Bharathi
- 1992
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
Ravi
- 1990
Engal Swamy Ayyappan
Vasuswamy
Thalattu Padava
Raja
Pondatti Thevai
Kannan
1980s
- 1989
Pudhea Paadhai
Seetharaman
- 1984
Dhavani Kanavugal
Postman Ponnusami
Anbulla Rajinikanth
Movie
No release date
Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam
Mr. K
Naan Thaan CM
C.M. Singaaravelan
Operation Ganga
Movie
Wrote 15
2020s
- 2026
Sandal Jepit No. 10
Original Film Writer
- 2022
Documenting the World's First Non-Linear Single Shot Film
Writer
Iravin Nizhal
Story, Screenplay, Dialogue, Lyricist
Degala Babji
Writer
2010s
- 2019
Oththa Seruppu Size 7
Story, Dialogue, Screenplay
- 2017
Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga
Screenplay, Dialogue, Story
- 2014
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Story, Screenplay
2000s
- 2006
Pachchak Kuthira
Writer
- 2002
Ivan
Writer, Story, Screenplay
- 2000
James Pandu
Writer
1990s
- 1991
Rowdy Gari Pellam
Original Story
- 1990
Hosa Jeevana
Story
Pondatti Thevai
Writer
1980s
- 1989
Pudhea Paadhai
Story, Screenplay
No release date
Naan Thaan CM
Writer
Directed 11
2020s
- 2024
Teenz
Director
- 2022
Documenting the World's First Non-Linear Single Shot Film
Director
Iravin Nizhal
Director
2010s
- 2019
Oththa Seruppu Size 7
Director
- 2017
Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga
Director
- 2014
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Director
2000s
- 2006
Pachchak Kuthira
Director
- 2002
Ivan
Director
1990s
- 1990
Pondatti Thevai
Director
1980s
- 1989
Pudhea Paadhai
Director
No release date
Naan Thaan CM
Director
Produced 6
2020s
- 2022
Documenting the World's First Non-Linear Single Shot Film
Producer
Iravin Nizhal
Producer
2010s
- 2019
Oththa Seruppu Size 7
Producer
- 2017
Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga
Producer
2000s
- 2002
Ivan
Producer
No release date
Naan Thaan CM
Producer
Appearances3
2020s
- 2020
Time Enna Boss!?
Narrator · 1 episode
2010s
- 2017
Mupparimanam
Self
1990s
- 1999
Poovellam Kettuppar
Himself (Special Appearance)