Rajendran

Rajendran
Born Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Other names Naan Kadavul Rajendran, Mottai Rajendran
Occupation Stunt double, actor
Years active 2003–present

Rajendran is an Indian stunt double and actor in Tamil cinema. He has worked as a stunt double for over 500 South Indian films particularly Malayalam films and began acting in Pithamagan (2003). He played the role of a villain in Naan Kadavul (2009) and he continued to play villainous supporting characters in a number of Tamil films.[1]

Career

He began his career as a stuntman and worked in various films. While working for a Malayalam film as stunt master he had a sequence of jumping in a pond, following which he developed allergic reaction due to disposal of factory wastes in the pond ever since his hair growth stopped completely and he even lost his eyebrow hairs, from which he got this rough appearance.[2] He did a small role in Pithamagan and made his full-fledged acting debut in Naan Kadavul (2009).[1][3] His performance as a cruel leader who tortures beggars earned critical acclaim with a critic noting that he is "menacing and loathsome".[4] Following his villainic comedy role in Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010), he says he was typecasted in similar roles.[1][3] He then appeared as a killer who dons the garb of women in Thirudan Police (2014) was appreciated by critics as "the ultimate showstealer and his already popular lady makeover clinches it big time".[5] His first release in 2015 was Darling where he appeared as a ghostbuster Ghost Gopal Varma.[3] M. Suganth of Times of India noted that "His bald head, thin figure and sandpapery voice make him effective for both villainous and comical roles but from the screams and whistles that his character gets, it is clear that he has made much more impact as a comedian".[6] His second release of the year was Ivanuku Thannila Gandam where he appeared as a dreaded murderer. Before the release, Rajendran's presence in the film's promotional videos garned positive response.[3][7] The film was released to negative reviews from critics but Rajendran's performance was appreciated by critics noting that "the film belongs to Rajendran as he comes out with his trademark dialogue delivery [..] and carries the entire film".[8][9]

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
1992 Thirumathi Palanisamy Henchman
1993 Gentleman Henchman
1995 Puthiya Aatchi Henchman
2003 Pithamagan Prison Warden
2004 Apthudu Telugu film
2005 Thotti Jaya
2006 Thalaimagan Fighter
2009 Kandhakottai
Naan Kadavul Thandavan
2010 Boss Engira Bhaskaran Velpandi
Baana Kaathadi
Uthamaputhiran Velu
Milaga
Thambi Arjuna Mani
Naayaka Nagappa Kannada film
2011 Ilaignan Kaalia
Rowthiram
Thambikottai Amirthalingam
Velayudham A local goon
Ambuli Gugan
2013 Samar
Kan Pesum Vaarthaigal Janani's uncle
Singam 2 Sagaayam
Pattathu Yaanai Hotel Owner
Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam Goolmaayi
Raja Rani Henry
Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara Painter Rajendran (Raj)
Maayai
2014 Thirudan Police Manickam
Vellaikaara Durai Rajendran
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani
2015 Darling Ghost Gopal Varma
Ivanuku Thannila Gandam Mark
Kalakattam
Nannbenda "Scorpio" Shankar
Kanchana 2 Marudhu's brother
Masss Ghost
Eli Kuruvi Manda Kumaru
Palakkattu Madhavan U.Santosh Kumar
Sakalakala Vallavan Muthukaruppan / Robot
Adhibar
49-O Advertisement director
Jippaa Jimikki
Naanum Rowdydhaan Raja
Om Shanti Om Vavval Pandi
Vedalam "Kolkata" Kaali
2016 Peigal Jaakkirathai
Nayyapudai Baby Anaconda
Vaaliba Raja Ragendra
Theri P. Rajendran
Kadha Solla Porom
Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran Ghost 'Mottai' Guru
Enakku Innoru Per Irukku Maha
Jackson Durai Bradlee (Suruli)
Dhilluku Dhuddu Mani
Wagah PT Master
Yaanai Mel Kuthirai Saavari
Remo Mohana Santhosh
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru Father Francis

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