T. P. Gajendran
T. P. Gajendran (1955 – 5 February 2023) was an Indian film director and actor who played minor roles.[2][3] He directed more than 15 films and acted in more than 100 films. He was the son of Tuticorin MR.Perumal.[4] Actress T. P. Muthulakshmi, his sister-in-law, helped with his upbringing.[5]
T. P. Gajendran | |
|---|---|
| டி. பி. கஜேந்திரன் | |
| Born | 1955 |
| Died | (aged 68) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1985–2023 |
| Children | Dhanalakshmi[1] |
Career
T.P. Gajendran worked as an assistant director to K. Balachander and Visu. He made his debut as an actor in the film Chidambara Rahasiyam (1985). In 1988, he made his directorial debut with the film Veedu Manaivi Makkal.
In the early 2000s, Gajendran directed a series of medium-budget family comedy drama films featuring Prabhu in titular lead roles.[6][7] These include Budget Padmanabhan (2000), Middle Class Madhavan (2001), and Banda Paramasivam (2003), while a fourth film Aasai Vachen Unmele was shelved after a few schedules.[8] He also attempted to make a Hindu devotional film, owing to the trend in Tamil cinema during 2001, but Karppoora Naayagi featuring Roja and Bhanupriya was later shelved.[9]
In 2015, he was chosen as the president of Cinema Technicians Association (CTA).[10]
Death
Gajendran died on 5 February 2023, at age 68.[11]
Filmography
As director
- Films
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Veedu Manaivi Makkal | |
| 1988 | Enga Ooru Kavalkaran | |
| 1988 | Ganda Mane Makkalu | Kannada film |
| 1989 | Paandi Nattu Thangam | |
| 1989 | Enga Ooru Mappillai | |
| 1989 | Thaaya Thaarama | |
| 1990 | Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu | |
| 1990 | Pengal Veetin Kangal | |
| 1993 | Konjum Kili | |
| 1995 | Paattu Vaathiyar | |
| 1997 | Pasamulla Pandiyare | |
| 2000 | Budget Padmanabhan | |
| 2001 | Middle Class Madhavan | |
| 2003 | Banda Paramasivam | |
| 2007 | Cheena Thaana | Remake of Malayalam film CID Moosa |
| 2010 | Magane En Marumagane | |
As actor
- Television
- 2009–2012: Idhayam
References
- "Events – TP Gajendran's Daughter's Reception Movie Trailer Launch – IndiaGlitz Tamil". IndiaGlitz.com.
- T. P. Gajendran calls for revival of Tamil theatre. The Hindu – Cities: Tiruchirapalli (18 July 2012). Retrieved 16 November 2013
- "Tamil Tv Actor T P Gajendran Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u.
- "Sparkling presence". The Hindu. 6 June 2008 – via www.thehindu.com.
- "T.P.Gajendran Exclusive Interview". 13 July 2019 – via www.Youtube.com.
- "dinakaran". Archived from the original on 14 June 2001.
- "dinakaran". 10 February 2001. Archived from the original on 10 February 2001.
- "Aasai Vachen Unmele". 20 September 2003. Archived from the original on 20 September 2003.
- "15-12-01". Archived from the original on 30 November 2004.
- "Gajendran adjudged as CTA head". 5 October 2015.
- Tamil actor-director TP Gajendran passes away