Prithvi Rajan

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Prithvi Rajan
Bornc. 1989
Occupation actor
Years active2006–present
Relatives Pandiarajan (father)

Prithvi Rajan is an Indian actor, who has appeared in Tamil films. His father is veteran actor Pandiarajan.

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Career

He made his debut in Kaivantha Kalai (2006) directed by his father Pandiarajan and the film opened to average reviews from critics. A critic noted Prithvi Rajan "makes his debut, does a convincing job and has his father's mannerisms." [1] His next release, Naalaiya Pozhuthum Unnodu (2007), a romantic love story featuring Karthika Adaikalam had a much lower key release and failed at the box office. [2] His next, Gemini Raghava's Vaidehi (2009), also featured the same actress. [3]

During the making of Padhinettan Kudi Ellai Arambam, he was injured in a fire accident and suffered burn injuries. The film released in December 2011 with little publicity. In 2011 his current project, with his brother Prem Rajan, was Varatti. [4]

Personal life

Prithvi Rajan is the second son of actor-director Pandiarajan. [5] His elder brother Pallavarajan had once announced a project starring Prithvi titled Eliyum Poonaiyum which never took off, while his younger brother Prem Rajan, is in the cast list of Prithvi's film Varatti.

He took part in the Celebrity Cricket League representing the Chennai Rhinos, winning acclaim for his performances in the field. [6]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
2006 Kaivantha Kalai Kannan
2007 Naalaiya Pozhuthum Unnodu Sakthi
2009VaidehiVenkat
2011Padhinettan Kudi Ellai ArambamViruman
2012Paettai
2016 Vaaimai Velan
2017 Mupparimanam HimselfCameo appearance
2018 Thodraa Shankar
2019 Sagaa Ganga
Kadhal Munnetra Kazhagam
Ganesha Meendum Santhipom Solomon
2021 Kasada Thapara
Laabam Selvaraj
Obama UngalukkagaAlexander
2022 DSP Selvam
2024 Blue Star Sam

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