A. L. Azhagappan

A. L. Azhagappan (born 18 September 1951), credited as such, is an Indian actor and filmmaker in Tamil cinema. After making films he has made a career appearing in supporting roles as an actor. His sons A. L. Vijay and Udhaya also work in the film industry.

A. L. Azhagappan
Born (1951-09-18) 18 September 1951
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active1998-Present
ChildrenA. L. Vijay, Udhaya

Career

He was appointed President of Tamil Nadu Producers Council in 2004, and controversially threatened to sue television network Sun TV for showing clips of films.[1] Azhagappan's work was halted in June 2006, when he was arrested in a cheating case for failing to return money to the financier, Vishal Jain, for a film that never began production. The arrest was considered highly political as a result of Azhagappan's declining relationship with the then political supremo, Karunanidhi.[2]

Since 2010, Azhagappan has also worked in film as a supporting actor, notably winning award nominations for his negative role in M. Sasikumar's Easan (2010)

Filmography

As actor
Year Film Role Notes
2010EasanDeivanayagamNominated, Vijay Award for Best Villain
2014Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam IyakkamGuest appearance
Nerungi Vaa MuthamidatheKaleeshwaran
2017ThiriAnganan
2021Paramapadham VilayattuKalingan
2023ThunivuChief Minister

As producer

References
  1. "Tamil film producers to sue Sun Network". Hindustantimes.com. 23 February 2006. Archived from the original on 4 September 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
  2. "A.L.Alagappan arrested!". Sify. 17 June 2006. Archived from the original on 16 June 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2015.


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