Rajendran
Indian stunt double, actor (born 1957)
- Stunt double
- actor
A. Rajendran,[1] (born 1 June 1957[1]) credited as Motta Rajendran or Naan Kadavul Rajendran, is an Indian stunt double and actor working mainly in Tamil cinema. He debuted in 2003 with the Tamil film Pithamagan and has worked as a stunt double for over 500 South Indian films since then. He played the role of a villain in Naan Kadavul (2009) and has continued to play villainous and later humorous supporting characters in a number of Tamil films.[2] He is noted for his rough voice and alopecia universalis, which he claims was the result of coming into contact with industrial waste during a stunt sequence.[3][4]
Career
Rajendran began his film career working as a stunt double in over hundreds of south Indian films mostly in Tamil films.
He played a small but significant role in Pithamagan (2003) and made his full-fledged acting debut as a Villain in Naan Kadavul (2009).[2][5] His performance as a cruel leader who tortures beggars earned critical acclaim with a critic noting that he is "menacing and loathsome".[6] Following his villainous comedy role in Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010), he says he was typecast in similar roles.[2][5] His appearance 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".[7] His first release in 2015 was Darling, where he appeared as the ghostbuster Ghost Gopal Varma.[5] The Times of India wrote, "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".[8] His second release of the year was Ivanuku Thannila Gandam (2015), where he appeared as a murderer. Before its release, Rajendran's presence in the film's promotional videos received a positive response.[5][9] The film was released to negative reviews, though Rajendran's performance was appreciated by critics, one of whom noted that "the film belongs to Rajendran as he comes out with his trademark dialogue delivery [...] and carries the entire film".[10]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Tamil films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Amaran | Henchman | Uncredited role[citation needed] |
| Thambi Pondatti | Henchman | Uncredited role[citation needed] | |
| Thirumathi Palanisamy | Henchman | Uncredited role[citation needed] | |
| 1993 | Gentleman | Henchman | Uncredited role[citation needed] |
| 1995 | Puthiya Aatchi | Henchman | Uncredited role[citation needed] |
| 2003 | Lesa Lesa | Deva's friend | Uncredited role[11] |
| Pithamagan | Prison Warden | Uncredited role[12] | |
| 2005 | Thotti Jaya | Uncredited role[citation needed] | |
| 2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Henchman in 'Karka Karka' song | Uncredited role[citation needed] |
| Thalaimagan | Fighter | ||
| 2007 | Thee Nagar | Henchman | |
| 2009 | Kandhakottai | ||
| Naan Kadavul | Thandavan | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain[13] Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil[citation needed] | |
| 2010 | Boss Engira Bhaskaran | Velpandi | |
| Baana Kaathadi | Gang Leader | ||
| Uthamaputhiran | Velu | ||
| Milaga | Rajendran | ||
| Thambi Arjuna | Mani | ||
| 2011 | Ilaignan | Kaalia | |
| Rowthiram | Local Goon | ||
| Thambikottai | Amirthalingam | ||
| Velayudham | A local goon | ||
| Ambuli | Gugan | ||
| 2012 | Varudangal 20 | ||
| Madha Gaja Raja | Unreleased | ||
| 2013 | Samar | ||
| Kan Pesum Vaarthaigal | Janani's uncle | ||
| Singam 2 | Sahaayam | ||
| Pattathu Yaanai | Hotel Owner | ||
| Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | Goolmaayi | ||
| Raja Rani | Henry | ||
| Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Painter Rajendran (Raj) | ||
| Maayai | |||
| 2014 | Kadhal Solla Aasai | Verumpuli | |
| Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | |||
| Vilaasam | |||
| 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 henchman | ||
| Masss | Ghost | ||
| Eli | Kuruvi Manda Kumaru | ||
| Palakkattu Madhavan | U.Santosh Kumar | ||
| Sakalakala Vallavan | Inspector Muthukaruppan / Robot | ||
| Adhibar | |||
| 49-O | Advertisement director | ||
| Jippaa Jimikki | |||
| Naanum Rowdydhaan | Rowdy Raja | ||
| Om Shanti Om | Vavval Pandi | ||
| Vedalam | "Kolkata" Kaali | ||
| Thiruttu Rail | |||
| 2016 | Peigal Jaakkirathai | ||
| Nayyapudai | Baby Anaconda | ||
| Vaaliba Raja | Ragendra | ||
| Theri | P. Rajender | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil[14] | |
| Katha Solla Porom | |||
| Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran | Ghost 'Motai' Guru | ||
| Enakku Innoru Per Irukku | Maha | ||
| Jackson Durai | Bradlee (Suruli) | ||
| Dhilluku Dhuddu | Mani | ||
| Arthanari | |||
| Wagah | PET Master | ||
| Yaanai Mel Kuthirai Sawaari | |||
| Remo | Mohana Santhosh | ||
| Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | Father Francis Rajendran | ||
| Atti | |||
| Veera Sivaji | CBI officer | ||
| 2017 | Bairavaa | Traffic police Motta Rajendran | |
| Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Karuppu Rock | ||
| Mupparimanam | Himself | Cameo | |
| Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva | Supreme Star Subash | ||
| Bruce Lee | Uncle of Abbas | ||
| Paambhu Sattai | Water company owner | ||
| Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Chairman | ||
| Thangaratham | Malaichamy | ||
| Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan | Mani / Rajhu | ||
| Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum | Sultan Bhai | ||
| Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam | Rajendran | ||
| Katha Nayagan | Mike Maari | ||
| Neruppu Da | MLA Kabali | ||
| Bayama Irukku | Ajith | ||
| Pichuva Kaththi | |||
| Hara Hara Mahadevaki | Spike | ||
| Mersal | Health Minister | ||
| Brahma.com | Vanagamudi | ||
| 2018 | Gulaebaghavali | Annachi | |
| Madura Veeran | |||
| Kalakalappu 2 | |||
| Solli Vidava | Narayana | ||
| Veera | Jonty Rhodes | ||
| Kaathadi | |||
| Munthal | |||
| Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu | Jack | ||
| Kaathiruppor Pattiyal | |||
| Mohana | |||
| Junga | Durai Singam | ||
| Ghajinikanth | Rajini's friend | ||
| Maniyaar Kudumbam | Chellakilli | ||
| Kolamavu Kokila | Alponse | ||
| Aaruthra | Avudaiappan's assistant | ||
| Seema Raja | Himself | Special appearance | |
| Nota | Ramaswamy | ||
| Kalavani Mappillai | Vanagamoodi | ||
| 2019 | Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven | Loan collector | |
| Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 | Viji's uncle | ||
| Nethraa | |||
| Pettikadai | |||
| Pottu | Thief | ||
| Boomerang | Film producer | ||
| Sangathamizhan | Kittappa | ||
| Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma | Raju's father | ||
| Dharmaprabhu | Shiva | ||
| Gorilla | Saloon Owner | ||
| A1 | CCTV Chidambaram | ||
| Jackpot | Motta | ||
| Puppy | |||
| 50/50 | Pachai Kulandhai | ||
| 2020 | Time Enna Boss | "Semma Singer" Judge / Mahatma Gandhi from Earth 36 | Web series |
| Irandam Kuththu | Swamiji | ||
| Naanga Romba Busy | Corrupt Businessman | ||
| Biskoth | Mottappa | ||
| Time Up | |||
| 2021 | Trip | Anjaa Puli | |
| Naanum Single Thaan | Mr Love | ||
| Paris Jayaraj | Guru | ||
| Michaelpatty Raja | Naidu | ||
| Engada Iruthinga Ivvalavu Naala | Nesamani | ||
| Call Taxi | Kamal | ||
| Dikkiloona | Mental Hospital Doctor | ||
| Pei Mama | Sethupathi | ||
| MGR Magan | Mattapparai | ||
| Anandham Vilayadum Veedu | Worker | ||
| 2022 | Kundas | ||
| Kaatteri | |||
| Kadamaiyai Sei | Thief | ||
| Powder | |||
| Gurumoorthi | Security Guard | ||
| Varalaru Mukkiyam | Chris Gayle | ||
| Oh My Ghost | |||
| 2023 | Vaathi | 'Bittu' Bhupathi | |
| Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum | Police | ||
| Pallu Padama Paathukka | Ramesh | ||
| Kannitheevu | [15][16] | ||
| Ghosty | [17][better source needed] | ||
| Ellaam Mela Irukuravan Paathuppan | [18] | ||
| Vimanam | |||
| Rayar Parambarai | [19] | ||
| DD Returns | Professor | ||
| Lockdown Diarie | |||
| Web | |||
| Kick | |||
| Japan | Himself | ||
| 80s Buildup | |||
| Sarakku | |||
| 2024 | Vadakkupatti Ramasamy | ||
| Guardian | [20] | ||
| Yaavarum Vallavare | Paandi | [21] | |
| The Boys | Sundaram's uncle | [22] | |
| Thozhar CheGuevara † | TBA | [23] |
Malayalam films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Tokyo Nagarathile Viseshangal | Thug | |
| 2001 | Randam Bhavam | Goon | |
| 2002 | Thandavam | Shankar Das's Henchman | Uncredited role[citation needed] |
| 2016 | Sivapuram | ||
| 2018 | Street Lights | Surya | |
| Odiyan | Odiyan doppelgänger | ||
| 2019 | Love Action Drama | SI Rajendran | |
| Kamala | Thoothukudi Raja |
Telugu films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Lakshmi Narasimha | Henchman | Uncredited[citation needed] |
| Gudumba Shankar | Henchman | Uncredited[citation needed] | |
| Sakhiya | |||
| 2005 | Sri | ||
| 2006 | Kithakithalu | Watermelon seller | [24] |
| 2007 | Athidi | Henchman | |
| 2018 | Chalo | Senior Veeramuthu | |
| 2019 | Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu | Gopal Varma | |
| 2022 | Sammathame | Assistant of Music Director | |
| F3 | Gudivada Gurunatham | ||
| 2023 | Waltair Veerayya | Gundu Mani | |
| Sir | 'Boothu' Bhushanam | ||
| Vimanam | Balaraju | [25] |
Kannada films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Naayaka | Nagappa | |
| 2017 | Kolara |
Hindi films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Insan | Head of Cobra gang | |
| 2008 | Ghajini | Goon |
References
- ^ a b "Stunt accident left him hairless – and with plenty of roles". The Times of India. 11 November 2016. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- ^ a b c S. R. Ashok Kumar (5 December 2010). "My First Break". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 31 March 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
- ^ "Stunt accident left him hairless – and with plenty of roles". The Times of India. 11 November 2016. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
- ^ பல ஆண்டுகள் ரகசியத்தை உடைத்த மொட்டை ராஜேந்திரன்!! [Rajendran breaks the secret for many years!]. Samayam Tamil (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Rajendran turns hot as comedian!". Sify. 31 March 2015. Archived from the original on 1 April 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ^ "Reality hits you hard – Naan Kadavul". The Hindu. 13 February 2009. Archived from the original on 16 July 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ^ "Thirudan Police Movie Review". Behindwoods.com. 14 November 2014. Archived from the original on 9 April 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ^ "Darling Movie Review". The Times of India. 15 January 2015. Archived from the original on 10 November 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ^ "Rajendran a Big Asset for Ivanuku Thannila Gandam". NDTV.com. 21 February 2015. Archived from the original on 23 September 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ^ "Review: Ivanuku Thanila Gandam". Sify. 12 March 2015. Archived from the original on 12 March 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yldIb8ZlOY0&list=PL6eYJImIZdQ45oDOjVfsNV4EjWRC90QBg&index=15&t=34s
- ^ "Pithamagan Tamil Full Movie | Vikram | Suriya | Bala | Laila | Sangeetha". Matinee Now Tamil. 21 May 2022. Event occurs at 1:15:11 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 29 September 2009. Archived from the original on 1 October 2009. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
The best villain award was given to Rajendran ('Naan Kadavul');
- ^ "Rajendran- Best Actor in Supporting Role Male Nominee". Filmfare Awards. Archived from the original on 19 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Varalaxmi Sarathkumar's Kannitheevu to premiere directly on TV". The Times of India. 6 March 2023. Archived from the original on 21 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar's Kannitheevu, which also has Subhiksha, Aishwarya Dutta, Motta Rajendran, Livingston and Ashna Zaveri in lead roles, has opted for a direct release on television.
- ^ B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (6 March 2023). "Kannitheevu to get a direct TV premiere". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ "'Ghosty' teaser: Kajal Aggarwal to play a dual role in this bizarre horror". The Times of India. 31 October 2022. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
'Ghosty' has a stellar star cast as KS Ravikumar, Raadhika, Redin Kingsley, Thangadurai, Jagan, Urvashi, Adukalam Naren, Mano Bala, Mottai Rajendran, Mayilswamy, and Devardarshini among others plays essential roles, while Sam CS is scoring the music.
- ^ Darshan, Navein (21 March 2023). "Aari's Ellam Mela Irukuravan Paathupan to premiere directly on TV". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 27 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ "Rayar Parambarai Movie Review: A rudderless talkathon in the guise of comedy". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 16 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Radhakrishnan, Roopa (8 March 2024). "Guardian Movie Review: An insipid film with threadbare antagonists and unintentionally comical scares". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ "Yaavarum Vallavare' movie review: A multi-chapter film that lacks real cohesion". The New Indian Express.
- ^ M, Narayani (29 March 2024). "The Boys Movie Review: Plenty of horrors in this unfunny adult comedy". Cinema Express.
- ^ "Sathyaraj's Thozhar CheGuvera gets release date". Cinema Express. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ kitakitalu full movie HD. Masked_Version. 27 January 2021. Event occurs at 26:05. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Today, Telangana (19 May 2023). "Vimanam Teaser | Samuthirakani | Anasuya Bharadwaj | Meera Jasmine". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
External links
- Rajendran at IMDb
