Pattimandram Raja

S. Raja @ Simson Raja popularly known as Pattimandram Raja is a Tamil television personality popular for his speech in talk shows (Pattimandram). His speeches in the debate talk shows (Pattimandram), moderated by Solomon Pappaiah, made him famous among the Tamil households around the world. He used to anchor a daily talk show called Vaanga Pesalaam broadcast in Sun TV. His way of humble speech, presence of mind and humour along with information has gained him a lot of popularity among Tamil audience across the world. Raja is a banker by profession. He graduated from The American College in Madurai and has acted in the few popular Tamil movies Sivaji, Guru En Aalu, Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara, Mappillai and Ko.

Raja
Born	Simson Raja (1959-05-01) 1 May 1959[1] Keezhamathur, Thuvariman[2]
Citizenship	Indian
Education	The American College, Madurai
Occupation	Banker, Actor, debate speaker
Television	Pattimandram, Vaanga Pesalam
Spouse(s)	Leela Raja
Children	2
Family	Leela (wife) Ashok (son) Vivek (son)

Career

'Pattimanram' Raja' was born in a village called Keezhamathur near Madurai. His parents were teachers in a school in the village. He completed his school studies from St. Britto Higher school in Madurai. After pursuing B.com., degree from American College, Madurai, Raja studied M.A.,(Journalism and Mass communications) in Madurai Kamaraj University. He worked for United Bank of India from 1984 to 2019. Raja has travelled with Solomon Pappaiah to many countries and became popular as a debate speaker. He rose to fame by his witty, intelligent and humorous speeches throwing light of information on various areas in the famous Pattimandram show telecasts during festival times on Sun TV. He also gave valuable current affair information through the talk shows like Vaanga Pesalam aired in Sun TV. [2] Raja has staged more than 8000+ shows across the world including United States, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Japan, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka.

Filmography

Year	Film	Role	Notes
2007	Sivaji: The Boss	Ramalingam
2009	Guru En Aalu	Guru's father
2010	Guru Sishyan
2011	Mappillai	Saravanan's father
2011	Ko	Jayaraman
2012	Mayilu
2013	Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya	Shiva's father
2013	Pattathu Yaanai	Rajaram
2013	Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara	Kumudha's father
2013	Vathikuchi	Saravana
2015	Nannbenda	Preethi's father
2015	Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga	Balakrishnan
2015	Soan Papdi
2016	Bangalore Naatkal	Raghavan
2016	Vaaliba Raja	Astrologer
2016	Thodari	Tamilselvan
2016	Kaashmora	Yamini's father
2016	Azhahendra Sollukku Amudha	Murugan's father
2018	Tea Kadai Bench
2019	50/50	Madhu's father

References

1. "Profile of Raja| Lakshman Sruthi - 100% Manual Orchestra |". Lakshman Sruthi. 14 September 2007. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
2. "A man of wits". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 December 2016.

External links

• Pattimandram Raja on IMDb