Sivaji Ganesan

Sivaji Ganesan

Acting
Born 1928-10-01 - Died 2001-07-21Villuppuram, Tamil Nadu, India

Biography

Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar, commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. Well known for his versatility and acting skills with numerous roles depicted on screen, he remains one of the most respected stage and film actors in the history of Indian entertainment, with a career spanning close to five decades and nearly 300 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi to his credit. Arguably the preeminent leading man during the "Golden Age" of Tamil cinema, Ganesan was the first Indian film actor to win a "Best Actor" award at an international film festival, the Afro-Asian Film Festival held in Cairo, Egypt in 1960. He was also the first Indian actor to be made a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. He won the President's Award for more than 12 times, and was later conferred the highest and the most prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema in 1997. An iconic figure in Tamil pop culture, his work has continued to enjoy an enduring, far-reaching influence in Tamil society in general.

Movies (261)

Enga Oor Raja

Enga Oor Raja

1968Movie
Anbu Karangal

Anbu Karangal

1965Movie
Bhakta Tukaram
10.0

Bhakta Tukaram

1973Movie10.0
Thangamalai Ragasiyam
7.0

Thangamalai Ragasiyam

1957Movie7.0
Babu
7.0

Babu

1971Movie7.0
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam

Manidhanum Dheivamagalam

1975Movie
Padikkadha Medhai
7.5

Padikkadha Medhai

1960Movie7.5
Vanangaamudi
7.0

Vanangaamudi

1957Movie7.0
Needhiyin Nizhal

Needhiyin Nizhal

1985Movie
Annai Illam
5.0

Annai Illam

1963Movie5.0
Naangal
10.0

Naangal

1992Movie10.0
Vamsa Vilakku

Vamsa Vilakku

1984Movie
Karnan
7.3

Karnan

1964Movie7.3
Thiruvarutchelvar
7.5

Thiruvarutchelvar

1967Movie7.5
Deiva Piravi
8.3

Deiva Piravi

1960Movie8.3
Pasumpon
6.3

Pasumpon

1995Movie6.3
Koondukkili
4.0

Koondukkili

1954Movie4.0
Edhir Paradhathu

Edhir Paradhathu

1954Movie
Pudhiya Vaanam
5.5

Pudhiya Vaanam

1988Movie5.5
Mannukkul Vairam
7.0

Mannukkul Vairam

1986Movie7.0
Ambikapathy
8.0

Ambikapathy

1957Movie8.0
Uthama Puthiran
7.3

Uthama Puthiran

1958Movie7.3
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
7.8

Oru Yaatra Mozhi

1997Movie7.8
Maragatham
7.0

Maragatham

1959Movie7.0
Engirundho Vandhaal

Engirundho Vandhaal

1970Movie
Enga Mama
4.0

Enga Mama

1970Movie4.0
Iruvar Ullam
10.0

Iruvar Ullam

1963Movie10.0
Bhaaga Pirivinai
8.0

Bhaaga Pirivinai

1959Movie8.0
Viduthalai
5.5

Viduthalai

1986Movie5.5
Raja Rishi
9.0

Raja Rishi

1985Movie9.0
En Aasai Rasave

En Aasai Rasave

1998Movie
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
7.0

Padithal Mattum Podhuma

1961Movie7.0
Neela Vanam
5.0

Neela Vanam

1965Movie5.0
Paritchaikku Neramaachu
7.0

Paritchaikku Neramaachu

1982Movie7.0
Kai Kodutha Deivam
6.0

Kai Kodutha Deivam

1964Movie6.0
Padayappa
7.4

Padayappa

1999Movie7.4
Parthal Pasi Theerum
8.2

Parthal Pasi Theerum

1962Movie8.2
Naan Vanangum Deivam

Naan Vanangum Deivam

1963Movie
Thiruppam

Thiruppam

1984Movie
Vidivelli

Vidivelli

1960Movie
Mannavaru Sinnavaru

Mannavaru Sinnavaru

1999Movie
Savale Samali
5.5

Savale Samali

1971Movie5.5
Dhavani Kanavugal
7.0

Dhavani Kanavugal

1984Movie7.0
Panam

Panam

1952Movie
Manithanum Mrigamum

Manithanum Mrigamum

1953Movie
Naan Vazhavaippen
9.0

Naan Vazhavaippen

1979Movie9.0
Mudhal Kural

Mudhal Kural

1992Movie
Naam Iruvar

Naam Iruvar

1985Movie
Bale Pandiya
6.3

Bale Pandiya

1962Movie6.3
Sumangali

Sumangali

1983Movie
Justice Gopinath
4.0

Justice Gopinath

1978Movie4.0
Thunai
9.0

Thunai

1982Movie9.0
Anandha Kanneer

Anandha Kanneer

1986Movie
Saadhanai
7.0

Saadhanai

1986Movie7.0
Thangapadumai
10.0

Thangapadumai

1959Movie10.0
Krishnan Vandhaan
9.0

Krishnan Vandhaan

1987Movie9.0
Vietnam Veedu
7.7

Vietnam Veedu

1970Movie7.7
Irumbu Thirai
9.0

Irumbu Thirai

1960Movie9.0
Thenum Paalum

Thenum Paalum

1971Movie
Once More
6.7

Once More

1997Movie6.7
Garuda Saukiyama
9.0

Garuda Saukiyama

1982Movie9.0
Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu
10.0

Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu

1986Movie10.0
Kudumbam Oru Koyil

Kudumbam Oru Koyil

1987Movie
En Thamizh En Makkal

En Thamizh En Makkal

1988Movie
Thevar Magan
7.0

Thevar Magan

1992Movie7.0
Raja Mariyadhai

Raja Mariyadhai

1987Movie
Vaa Kanna Vaa
10.0

Vaa Kanna Vaa

1982Movie10.0
Gauravam
7.5

Gauravam

1973Movie7.5
Veerapandiyan
10.0

Veerapandiyan

1987Movie10.0
Padikkatha Pannayar
9.0

Padikkatha Pannayar

1985Movie9.0
Vaira Nenjam

Vaira Nenjam

1975Movie
Mohana Punnagai

Mohana Punnagai

1981Movie
Shanthi
6.0

Shanthi

1965Movie6.0
Chanakya Chandragupta
8.5

Chanakya Chandragupta

1977Movie8.5
Kalthoon
10.0

Kalthoon

1981Movie10.0
Tharaasu

Tharaasu

1984Movie
Ooty Varai Uravu
5.9

Ooty Varai Uravu

1967Movie5.9
Thyagam
9.0

Thyagam

1978Movie9.0
Pasamalar
6.7

Pasamalar

1961Movie6.7
Nenjangal
7.0

Nenjangal

1982Movie7.0
Chinna Marumagal

Chinna Marumagal

1992Movie
Mudhal Mariyathai
7.7

Mudhal Mariyathai

1985Movie7.7
Thangappathakkam
7.4

Thangappathakkam

1974Movie7.4
Oorum Uravum

Oorum Uravum

1982Movie
Naan Petra Selvam

Naan Petra Selvam

1956Movie
Nenjirukkum Varai

Nenjirukkum Varai

1967Movie
Vetrikku Oruvan
8.0

Vetrikku Oruvan

1979Movie8.0
Sampoorna Ramayanam
8.0

Sampoorna Ramayanam

1958Movie8.0
Padikkadavan
6.8

Padikkadavan

1985Movie6.8
Iru Thuruvam

Iru Thuruvam

1971Movie
Unakkaga Naan

Unakkaga Naan

1976Movie
Galatta Kalyanam
6.5

Galatta Kalyanam

1968Movie6.5
Ratha Paasam

Ratha Paasam

1980Movie
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
7.0

Vishwanatha Nayakudu

1987Movie7.0
Mahabharat
8.0

Mahabharat

1965Movie8.0
Kandhan Karunai
7.3

Kandhan Karunai

1967Movie7.3
Aalayamani

Aalayamani

1962Movie
Parasakthi
6.3

Parasakthi

1952Movie6.3
Gnana Oli
8.0

Gnana Oli

1972Movie8.0
Annan Oru Koyil

Annan Oru Koyil

1977Movie
Kavari Maan
8.0

Kavari Maan

1979Movie8.0
Marumagal
8.0

Marumagal

1986Movie8.0
Anbalippu

Anbalippu

1969Movie
Vani Rani

Vani Rani

1974Movie
Sarangadhara

Sarangadhara

1958Movie
Paalum Pazhamum
8.3

Paalum Pazhamum

1961Movie8.3
Kuravanji
7.0

Kuravanji

1960Movie7.0
Amarakaaviyam

Amarakaaviyam

1981Movie
Chitor Rani Padmini
9.0

Chitor Rani Padmini

1963Movie9.0
Bharatha Vilas
6.2

Bharatha Vilas

1973Movie6.2
Baagyavathi
8.0

Baagyavathi

1957Movie8.0
Oorukku Oru Pillai

Oorukku Oru Pillai

1982Movie
Imaigal

Imaigal

1983Movie
Mahakavi Kalidas

Mahakavi Kalidas

1966Movie
Anjal Petti 520
6.0

Anjal Petti 520

1969Movie6.0
Poo Parikka Varugirom

Poo Parikka Varugirom

1999Movie
Vaazhkai Alaigal

Vaazhkai Alaigal

1978Movie
Pattikada Pattanama
6.2

Pattikada Pattanama

1972Movie6.2
Thillana Mohanambal
7.3

Thillana Mohanambal

1968Movie7.3
Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari
9.0

Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari

1954Movie9.0
Veerapandiya Kattabomman
6.4

Veerapandiya Kattabomman

1959Movie6.4
Tenali Raman
8.0

Tenali Raman

1956Movie8.0
Punniya Boomi

Punniya Boomi

1978Movie
Bandham

Bandham

1985Movie
Puthiya Paravai
7.0

Puthiya Paravai

1964Movie7.0
Harichandra
8.0

Harichandra

1968Movie8.0
Saraswathi Sabatham
7.0

Saraswathi Sabatham

1966Movie7.0
Paattum Bharathamum

Paattum Bharathamum

1975Movie
Thirumaal Perumai
9.0

Thirumaal Perumai

1968Movie9.0
Ezhuthatha Sattangal

Ezhuthatha Sattangal

1984Movie
Paavai Vilakku
8.0

Paavai Vilakku

1960Movie8.0
Rajaraja Cholan
8.5

Rajaraja Cholan

1973Movie8.5
Cinema Paithiyam

Cinema Paithiyam

1975Movie
Kaaval Dheivam
10.0

Kaaval Dheivam

1969Movie10.0
Agni Putrudu
10.0

Agni Putrudu

1987Movie10.0
Ennai Pol Oruvan
9.0

Ennai Pol Oruvan

1978Movie9.0
Thiruvilayadal
7.6

Thiruvilayadal

1965Movie7.6
Simma Soppanam

Simma Soppanam

1984Movie
Rakhi
9.0

Rakhi

1962Movie9.0
Pempudu Koduku
9.0

Pempudu Koduku

1953Movie9.0
Dr. Siva
9.0

Dr. Siva

1975Movie9.0
Raja

Raja

1972Movie
Deiva Magan
7.0

Deiva Magan

1969Movie7.0
Thirudan

Thirudan

1969Movie
Gurudhatchanai
8.0

Gurudhatchanai

1969Movie8.0
Thirisoolam
7.0

Thirisoolam

1979Movie7.0
Ilaya Thalaimurai
10.0

Ilaya Thalaimurai

1977Movie10.0
Amara Deepam
9.0

Amara Deepam

1956Movie9.0
Pilot Premnath
8.0

Pilot Premnath

1978Movie8.0
Jallikkattu
7.5

Jallikkattu

1987Movie7.5
Sorgam
6.0

Sorgam

1970Movie6.0
Thaaye Unakkaga
8.0

Thaaye Unakkaga

1966Movie8.0
Sabaash Meena
8.5

Sabaash Meena

1958Movie8.5
Raman Ethanai Ramanadi

Raman Ethanai Ramanadi

1970Movie
Pattaakathi Bairavan

Pattaakathi Bairavan

1979Movie
Mudhal Thedhi
7.0

Mudhal Thedhi

1955Movie7.0
Pazhani
7.0

Pazhani

1965Movie7.0
Ratha Thilagam
8.0

Ratha Thilagam

1963Movie8.0
Kathavarayan

Kathavarayan

1958Movie
Sangili
7.0

Sangili

1982Movie7.0
Andavan Kattalai
5.0

Andavan Kattalai

1964Movie5.0
Kulamagal Raadhai
10.0

Kulamagal Raadhai

1962Movie10.0
Pachai Vilakku
7.0

Pachai Vilakku

1964Movie7.0
Sivandha Mann
6.0

Sivandha Mann

1969Movie6.0
Kulama Gunama
6.5

Kulama Gunama

1971Movie6.5
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
7.0

Kappalottiya Thamizhan

1961Movie7.0
Motor Sundaram Pillai
6.7

Motor Sundaram Pillai

1966Movie6.7
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
9.0

Vilaiyaattu Pillai

1970Movie9.0
En Magan

En Magan

1974Movie
Iru Malargal
6.5

Iru Malargal

1967Movie6.5
Avan Oru Sarithiram
10.0

Avan Oru Sarithiram

1977Movie10.0
Avan Thaan Manidhan

Avan Thaan Manidhan

1974Movie
Vasantha Maligai
7.0

Vasantha Maligai

1972Movie7.0
Miruthanga Chakravarthi

Miruthanga Chakravarthi

1983Movie
Anbulla Appa

Anbulla Appa

1987Movie
Vaazhkai
6.5

Vaazhkai

1984Movie6.5
Andha Naal
6.3

Andha Naal

1954Movie6.3
Thanga Surangam

Thanga Surangam

1969Movie
Ethiroli
7.5

Ethiroli

1970Movie7.5
Kungumam
10.0

Kungumam

1963Movie10.0
Sathyam

Sathyam

1976Movie
Chiranjeevi

Chiranjeevi

1984Movie
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum

Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum

1981Movie
Koteeswaran
9.0

Koteeswaran

1955Movie9.0
Anbu

Anbu

1953Movie
Sandhippu
7.0

Sandhippu

1983Movie7.0
Punar Janmam
5.0

Punar Janmam

1961Movie5.0
Lakshmi Kalyanam

Lakshmi Kalyanam

1968Movie
Naam Pirandha Mann

Naam Pirandha Mann

1977Movie
Lorry Driver Rajakannu

Lorry Driver Rajakannu

1981Movie
Annaiyin Aanai
8.0

Annaiyin Aanai

1958Movie8.0
Raj Tilak
9.0

Raj Tilak

1958Movie9.0
Yamanukku Yaman
7.0

Yamanukku Yaman

1980Movie7.0
Manohara
7.0

Manohara

1954Movie7.0
Natchathiram
5.5

Natchathiram

1980Movie5.5
Theerpu
10.0

Theerpu

1982Movie10.0
Sathya Sundharam
8.0

Sathya Sundharam

1981Movie8.0
Rani Lalithangi
9.0

Rani Lalithangi

1957Movie9.0
Mangayar Thilakam
7.0

Mangayar Thilakam

1955Movie7.0
Hitler Umanath
7.0

Hitler Umanath

1982Movie7.0
My Beloved, My Life

My Beloved, My Life

1975Movie
Neethibathi

Neethibathi

1983Movie
Rishi Moolam
7.0

Rishi Moolam

1980Movie7.0
Pudhaiyal

Pudhaiyal

1957Movie
Deepam
7.0

Deepam

1977Movie7.0
Avandhan Manidhan

Avandhan Manidhan

1975Movie
Rajapart Rangadurai
6.5

Rajapart Rangadurai

1973Movie6.5
Andhamaan Kadhali

Andhamaan Kadhali

1978Movie
Madi Veetu Ezhai

Madi Veetu Ezhai

1981Movie
Paar Magale Paar
9.0

Paar Magale Paar

1963Movie9.0
Navarathiri
8.0

Navarathiri

1964Movie8.0
Bandha Pasam
7.5

Bandha Pasam

1962Movie7.5
Uruvavugal Maralam
5.0

Uruvavugal Maralam

1983Movie5.0
Thirumbi Paar
1.0

Thirumbi Paar

1953Movie1.0
Arivaali

Arivaali

1963Movie
Nalladhoru Kudumbam
7.5

Nalladhoru Kudumbam

1979Movie7.5
Moondru Dheivangal
6.0

Moondru Dheivangal

1971Movie6.0
Uyarndha Manidhan
8.3

Uyarndha Manidhan

1968Movie8.3
Imayam

Imayam

1979Movie
Nermai

Nermai

1985Movie
Gnana Paravai

Gnana Paravai

1991Movie
Thangaikkaaga

Thangaikkaaga

1971Movie
Kalvanin Kadhali
9.0

Kalvanin Kadhali

1955Movie9.0
Naane Raja
7.0

Naane Raja

1956Movie7.0
Makkalai Petra Magarasi
7.0

Makkalai Petra Magarasi

1957Movie7.0
Sumathi En Sundari
7.0

Sumathi En Sundari

1971Movie7.0
Thangai
7.0

Thangai

1967Movie7.0
Iru Medhaigal

Iru Medhaigal

1984Movie
Dharti
7.0

Dharti

1970Movie7.0
Vadivukku Valaikaappu
7.0

Vadivukku Valaikaappu

1962Movie7.0
En Thambi
7.0

En Thambi

1968Movie7.0
Paava Mannippu
9.0

Paava Mannippu

1961Movie9.0
Grahapravesam

Grahapravesam

1976Movie
Rangoon Radha
9.0

Rangoon Radha

1956Movie9.0
Lakshmi Vandhachu

Lakshmi Vandhachu

1986Movie
Pennin Perumai
8.5

Pennin Perumai

1956Movie8.5
General Chakravarthi

General Chakravarthi

1978Movie
Dharma Raja

Dharma Raja

1980Movie
Vellai Roja
7.0

Vellai Roja

1983Movie7.0
Muthukkal Moondru

Muthukkal Moondru

1987Movie
Poongothai
8.0

Poongothai

1953Movie8.0
Selvam
8.0

Selvam

1966Movie8.0
Vishwaroobam
10.0

Vishwaroobam

1980Movie10.0
Chitra Pournami

Chitra Pournami

1976Movie
Ellam Unakkaga

Ellam Unakkaga

1961Movie
Sarithira Nayagan
9.0

Sarithira Nayagan

1984Movie9.0
Paarambariyam

Paarambariyam

1993Movie
Uthaman
9.0

Uthaman

1976Movie9.0
Nirai Kudam

Nirai Kudam

1969Movie
Marutha Nattu Veeran
7.0

Marutha Nattu Veeran

1961Movie7.0
Rojavin Raja

Rojavin Raja

1976Movie
Anbai Thedi

Anbai Thedi

1973Movie
Thookku Thookki

Thookku Thookki

1954Movie
Vasandhathil Oru Naal

Vasandhathil Oru Naal

1982Movie
Engal Thanga Raja
9.0

Engal Thanga Raja

1973Movie9.0
Thyagi
8.0

Thyagi

1982Movie8.0
Thacholi Ambu
7.0

Thacholi Ambu

1978Movie7.0
Needhi

Needhi

1972Movie
Pathukappu

Pathukappu

1970Movie
Nitchaya Thamboolam
8.0

Nitchaya Thamboolam

1961Movie8.0
Thavaputhalvan
10.0

Thavaputhalvan

1972Movie10.0