Kuladeivam Rajagopal

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Kuladeivam Rajagopal
Born
V. R. Rajagopal

(1931-04-22)22 April 1931
Died30 October 1995(1995-10-30) (aged 64)
NationalityIndian
Other namesChinna Kalaivanar
Occupation(s)Film Actor, Stage Actor, Singer
Years active19541995
SpouseGokilambigai
ChildrenSoundarapandiyan
Srikaanthan
Sampathkumar
Selvamani
Parent(s)Father : Veerasamy Naidu
Mother : Deivanai Ammal
RelativesYoung Brother : V. R. Natarajan

V. R. Rajagopal, known professionally as Kuladeivam Rajagopal, was an Indian actor and comedian who worked predominantly in Tamil films and plays. He was a popular in the 1950s and 1960s. Rajagopal made his film debut in Kaveri (1955). He acted in more than 200 films in five decades. Rajagopal got a title 'Chinna Kalaivanar' Madurai fans presented to him in 1961. He was an admirer of 'Kalaivanar' N. S. Krishnan.

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Early career

Rajagopal was born in Kandramanickam, a small town in Sivagangai district. Father Veerasamy Naidu and Mother Deivani Ammal The Father Village Bhagavathar and Building Stackcher. He started acting in Terukkuttu from an early age and joined the Boys Theater Company in trichy at the age of 12. He joined the Kalamani Theater Company in Madurai at the age of 16. On a trip to Salem, Rajagopal met N. S. Krishnan, who became close to him. Rajagopal later joined Krishnan's theatrical company. [1] [2]

Film career

Rajagopal made his film debut in Pudhu Vazhvu which was produced and directed by M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. As the film was delayed, Rajagopal acted in the Nalla Kaalam movie directed by K.Vembu in 1954. In 1955, Rajagopal acted in Padmini Pictures's Mudhal Thethi and Krishna Pictures's Kaveri . In 1956, Rajagopal acted one of the four heroes in the film Kula Deivam. Rajagopal was named after the success of the film with the title of Kula Deivam. He left the film industry after starring in films in the late 1970s and early '80s. [3]

Death

Rajagopal died of cardiac arrest on 30 October 1995.[ citation needed ] His sons Sampath and Selvam worked as a music composing duo. [4]

Filmography

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1950s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1954 Nallakalam Uncredited
1955 Kaveri Debut
1955 Gomathiyin Kaadhalan Babu
1956 Kula Deivam Chinnaiah
1956 Madurai Veeran
1956 Raja Rani Shankaran
1956 Rangoon Radha Naidu's assistant
1957 Pudhu Vazhvu Rajagopal's first film. But, the film got delayed. later, released in 1957.
1958 Annaiyin Aanai
1958 Thirumanam
1958 Sabash Meena
1958 Thedi Vandha Selvam
1958 Naan Valartha Thangai
1958 Sengottai Singam
1958 Engal Kudumbam Perisu
1959 Vaazha Vaitha Deivam
1959 Kalyanikku Kalyanam
1959 Yanai Paagan
1959 Naalu Veli Nilam
1959 Thanga Padhumai
1959 President Panchaksharam
1959 Raja Malaya Simha
1959 Veerapandiya Kattabomman Kariyappan
1959 Deiva Balam
1959 Thalai Koduthaan Thambi
1959 Vazha Vaitha Deivam
1959 Abalai Anjugam

1960s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1960 Kalathur Kannamma Rathnam
1960 Engal Selvi
1960 Thilakam
1960 Kuravanji
1960 Uthami Petra Rathinam
1960 Raja Makutam
1960 Mannadhi Mannan
1960 Engal Selvi
1961 Sabaash Mapillai
1961 Thirudathe
1961 Thaai Sollai Thattadhe
1961 Kappalottiya Thamizhan
1961 Kongunattu Thangam
1962 Ellorum Vazhavendum
1962 Maadappura
1962 Vadivukku Valai Kappu
1964 Karuppu Panam
1964 Karnan
1966 Chitthi
1966 Chandhrodhayam
1966 Thaye Unakkaga
1969 Kaaval Dheivam

1970s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1970 Engirundho Vandhaal Samiyaar
1971 Arunodhayam Mani
1972Karunthel Kannayiram
1972Itho Enthan Deivam
1972Annai Abirami
1973 Nathayil Muthu
1973Prarthanai
1976 Gruhapravesam
1976 Payanam
1976Vayilla Poochi
1977Avar Enakke Sontham

1980s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1980Karayai Thodatha Alaigal
1981 Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo Villu paatu singer
1984Vaai Sollil Veeranadi
1985 Nalla Thambi
1986 Thazhuvatha Kaigal
1987 Enga Chinna Rasa
1988 Veedu Manavi Makkal Broker Bullet
1988 Penmani Aval Kanmani
1989 Aararo Aariraro

1990s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1990 Palaivana Paravaigal
1990 Aarathi Edungadi
1991 Eeramana Rojave
1991 Pavunnu Pavunuthan
1992 Villu Pattukaran Last film
1993 Maamiyar Veedu Korai Kaluthu KuppusamyPosthumously released
1993 Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam Posthumously released
1995 Paattu Vaathiyar HeadmasterPosthumously released

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