🎬End of an Era:🎞️Actor Rajesh, Known for 'Virumandi' and 'Aval Oru Thodarkathai', Dies at 75🙏💔

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  • 🕊️ Veteran Tamil actor Rajesh passed away at 75 due to breathing difficulties, leaving the Tamil film industry in mourning.

  • 🎭 Known for his versatile roles in films like 'Aval Oru Thodarkathai' and 'Virumandi,' Rajesh shared the screen with stars like Kamal Haasan and Vijay.

  • 🧠 Beyond acting, he explored real estate and astrology, authoring books and running a YouTube channel.

  • 📍 Born on December 20, 1949, in Mannargudi in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvarur district, Rajesh began his career as a school teacher before transitioning into cinema.

  • 🎬 He made his screen debut in Aval Oru Thodarkathai (1974), directed by K. Balachander.

  • 🌟 His first lead role came in Kannipparuvathile (1979), produced by Rajkannu.

  • 🕰️ Over a career spanning nearly five decades, Rajesh acted in over 150 films across Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

  • 🏆 He was widely recognised for his versatility and character roles, earning praise for performances in films like Andha Ezhu Naatkal, Sathya, Payanangal Mudivathillai, Virumaandi, and Mahanadhi.

  • 🎥 His most recent appearance was in the Vijay Sethupathi–Katrina Kaif film Merry Christmas.

  • 🏡 Rajesh was the first Tamil actor to build a bungalow for the purpose of movie shooting in 1985 near KK Nagar, Chennai, which was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran.

  • ✍️ Apart from acting, Rajesh was a writer, dubbing artist, and television actor.

  • 🏨 In the latter half of his career he made a switch towards hotel and real estate business.

  • 🎞️ Rajesh collaborated with several top directors and actors during his career, including frequent work with K. Balachander and Kamal Haasan.

  • 🎬 Debut in 1947

  • 📆 For the unversed, born on December 20, 1949, in Mannargudi in Tiruvarur district, Rajesh quit his job as a school teacher and acted in films.

  • 🎞️ In 1974, he played a small role in the film 'Aval Oru Kotara Kathai' directed by K Balachander. This is the first film to appear on the silver screen.

  • 🎥 He acted in more than 150 films, including Nayak, Khalnayak, and Gunachitra.

  • 👏 His role in Bhagyaraj's film 'Andha 7 Days' also impressed many.

  • 🎭 He acted in films like Journey's End, Fear Not Fear, and New Ragas.

  • 🧓 He continued to play character roles even after 2000.

  • 🎞️ Other films:

    • Mahanadi

    • Iruvar

    • Nerukku Ner

    • Dina

    • Citizen

    • Ramana

    • Raid

    • Saamy

    • Anjaneya

    • Virumaandi

    • Kovil

    • Autograph

    • G

    • Sivakasi

    • Rain

    • E

    • Tirupathi

    • Paramasivan

    • Varal

    • Maruthamalai

    • Room No. 305

    • God

    • Seval

    • Thirudan Police

    • Gethu

    • Dharmadurai

    • Sarkar

    • Master

    • Elephant

    • Rudran

    • Yaadum Oore Yavarum Kelir


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