Pattimandram Raja

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Pattimandram Raja
Born
Simson Raja Jeyaraj

Citizenship Indian
Education The American College, Madurai
Occupation(s) Banker, Actor, debate speaker
TelevisionVaanga Pesalam
Website https://www.youtube.com/@pattimandramraja2778

Simson Raja, popularly known as Pattimandram Raja, is an Indian television personality popular for his speeches in Tamil-language talk shows (Pattimandram). His speeches in the debate talk shows, moderated by Solomon Pappaiah, made him famous among the Tamil households around the world. He used to anchor a daily talk show called Vaanga Pesalaam broadcast in Sun TV. [2]

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Career

'Pattimandram' Raja' was born in a village called Keezhamathur near Madurai. His parents were teachers in a school in the village. He completed his school studies from St. Britto Higher school in Madurai. After pursuing B.com., degree from American College, Madurai, Raja studied M.A.,(Journalism and Mass communications) in Madurai Kamaraj University. He worked for United Bank of India from 1984 to 2019.

Raja has travelled with Solomon Pappaiah to many countries and became popular as a debate speaker. He rose to fame by his witty, intelligent and humorous speeches throwing light of information on various areas in the famous Pattimandram show telecasts during festival times on Sun TV. He also gave valuable current affair information through the talk shows like Vaanga Pesalam aired in Sun TV. [1] Raja has staged more than 9,000+ shows across the world including United States, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Japan, Middle East, Seychelles, South Africa, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka. He performed in a few well-known Tamil films, including Sivaji (2007), Guru En Aalu (2009) and Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013). [3]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
2007 Sivaji: The Boss Ramalingam
2009 Guru En Aalu Guru's father
2010 Guru Sishyan
2011 Mappillai Saravanan's father
Ko Jayaraman
2012 Ooh La La La Preethi's father
Mayilu
2013 Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya Shiva's father
Pattathu Yaanai Rajaram
Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara Kumudha's father
Vathikuchi Saravana
2015 Nannbenda Preethi's father
Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga Balakrishnan
Soan Papdi
2016 Bangalore Naatkal Raghavan
Vaaliba Raja Astrologer
Thodari Tamilselvan
Kaashmora Yamini's father
Azhahendra Sollukku Amudha Murugan's father
2018Tea Kadai Bench
2019 50/50 Madhu's father
2022 Viruman Lawyer
2023 PT Sir Kanagavel's father

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References

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