Sivakumar
Palaniswamy, better known by his stage name Sivakumar (born 27 October 1941[1]) is an Indian film actor and visual artist who has portrayed a wide range of leading and supporting roles onscreen in Tamil cinema and television. He made his acting debut in A. C. Trilogchander's Kakkum Karangal (1965).[3] He has acted in over 190 movies in Tamil. He is also ambidextrous.[4][5]
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 Sivakumar in 2016 | |
| Born | Palaniswamy 27 October 1941[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 1965–2005 |
| Spouse(s) | Lakshmi Kumari ( m. 1974) |
| Children | Suriya, Karthi, and Brindha |
| Parent(s) | Rakkaiya Palaniyammal |
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His sons Suriya and Karthi are actors as well as his elder daughter in-law Jyothika. And his daughter Brindha Sivakumar being a Playback Singer.
Career
Sivakumar came into the industry in 1965 as a supporting actor. In the late 1960s as a lead hero, he starred in a few notable Tamil movies such as Kandan Karunai, Thunivae Thozhan and Uyarndha Manidhan.[6] Between 1965 and 1974 he was predominantly playing supporting roles, in films with M.G. Ramachandran (2 films), Gemini Ganesan (7 films), Shivaji Ganesan (14 films) and R. Muthuraman (11 films) in the main lead roles. He has acted in supporting roles alongside Jayalalithaa in 7 films, which include Yarukkum Vetkam Illai, Thirumangalyam, Kavalkaran, Shakti Leelai, Ganga Gowri, Motor Sundram Pillai and Annai Velankanni and was romantically paired opposite her in Kandan Karunai and Shri Krishna Leelai. He started getting offers as the solo lead hero from 1974. Some of his successful films with him in lead role in the 1970s include Gumasthavin Magal, Sollathaan Ninaikkiren, Arangetram, Vellikizhamai Viratham, Panathukkaga, Melnaattu Marumagal, Pattikkaattu Raja, Sindhudhe Vaanam, Thangathile Vairam, Bhadrakali, Aattukara Alamelu, Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri, Kadavul Amaitha Medai and Enippadigal. The director duo of Devaraj and Mohan directed Sivakumar in lead role in 9 films - Ponnukku Thanga Manasu, Annakili, Uravadum Nenjam, Kavikkuyil, Sainthadamma Sainthadu, Chittu Kuruvi, Rosaappo Ravikkai Kaari, Poonthalir and Isai Paadum Thendral. In fact, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth have played supporting roles in films with Sivakumar in the lead role between 1972 and 1982.
From 1973 to the early 1990s, Sivakumar was a leading actor in Kollywood, acting in successful movies such as Annakili, Rosaappo Ravikkai Kaari, Vandichakkaram and Sindhu Bhairavi.[7][8] He has acted in nearly 200 films till date. He has co-starred with many leading Tamil actors of three generations, including Sivaji Ganesan, M. G. Ramachandran, Gemini Ganesan, S.S. Rajendran, R. Muthuraman, A.V.M. Rajan, Jaishankar, Ravichandran, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Vijayakanth, Sathyaraj, Sarath Kumar, Prabhu Ganesan, Karthik Muthuraman, Mohan, Arjun Sarja, Ajith, Vijay, Vikram and Suriya Sivakumar. He is a two-time winner of Filmfare Awards for his performances in Rosaappo Ravikkai Kaari and Vandichakkaram. He is a two time recipient of Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for best actor in the films Avan Aval Adhu and Agni Sakshi. His roles in Marupakkam and Sindhu Bhairavi showed his versatility as an actor,[9] with the former winning the Golden Lotus Award for Best Feature Film. In the late 1990s, he ventured into television serials and is well known for his role as Raadhika's husband in the famous TV serial Chithi.
In recent times, he has ventured into public speaking, giving his opinion on various subjects, including Hindu theology. He has been praised for the fluency and style of his speeches.[5][10]
Personal life
Sivakumar was born in Coimbatore. He is married to Lakshmi Kumari and the couple has three children; two sons who are actors, Suriya and Karthi and a daughter Brindha who is a playback singer.[11][12] He is a devout Hindu and a devotee of Lord Sri Murugan. Sivakumar's elder daughter-in-law Jyothika is a Kollywood actress.
Filmography
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2000 | Uyirile Kalanthathu | Inspector Sethu Vinayagam | |
| Ilaiyavan | T. Babu | ||
| 2001 | Poovellam Un Vasam | Arunachalam | |
2010s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | 36 Vayadhinile | President of India | voice role |
Awards
Sivakumar is a three-time recipient of Filmfare Awards and a two-time winner of Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.[9]
Filmfare Awards
- 1979 – Best Actor Award for Rosaappo Ravikkai Kaari
- 1980 – Best Actor Award for Vandichakkaram
- 2007 – Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award[13]
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- 1979 – Best Actor Award for Aval Adhu Avan adhu
- 1982 – Best Actor Award for Agni Sakshi
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards
- 2015 - Norway Tamil Film Festival Kalaichigaram Award
Vijay Awards
References
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- "Tamil Cinema news - Tamil Movies - Cinema seithigal". Maalaimalar. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
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- Rangarajan, Malathi (8 April 2011). "Saying it with sincerity". Retrieved 27 November 2016 – via The Hindu.
- "Tamil Cinema news - Tamil Movies - Cinema seithigal". Archived from the original on 4 September 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- "Sivakumar Educational Trust honours examination toppers". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 14 June 2009. Archived from the original on 17 June 2009. Retrieved 21 January 2010.
- Ashok Kumar, S. R. (15 April 2003). "A chip off the old block?". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 January 2010. Retrieved 21 January 2010.
- "Bringing out the 'artist' in him". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 16 February 2003. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
- "Actor Sivakumar finishes narrating Mahabharatham in just 2 hours and 15 minutes". 27 October 2015. Archived from the original on 10 January 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- "Brindha Sivakumar - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- "Tamil Cinema news - Tamil Movies - Cinema seithigal". Archived from the original on 15 September 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- "Actor Sivakumar talks on books". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 31 August 2008. Archived from the original on 15 June 2009. Retrieved 21 January 2010.