Rajendran

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Raasendran at the Vilaasam Press Meet
Born (1957-06-01) 1 June 1957 (age 67)
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesNaan Kadavul Raasendran, Mottai Raasendran
Occupations
Years active1978–present

A. Raasendran, [1] (born 1 June 1957 [1] ) credited as Mottai Raasendran or Naan Kadavul Raasendran, 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 in over 500 South Indian films since then. He played the role of a villain in Naan Kadavul (2009) which won huge critical acclaim and fetched him the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain. Since then, he 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]

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Career

Rajendran began his film career working as a stunt double in hundreds of south Indian films mostly in Tamil.

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 a woman 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

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released

Tamil films

List of Rajendran Tamil film credits
YearTitleRoleNotes
1991 Rudhra HenchmanUncredited role
1992 Amaran HenchmanUncredited role
Thambi Pondatti HenchmanUncredited role
Thirumathi Palanisamy HenchmanUncredited role
1993 Gentleman HenchmanUncredited role
1995 Puthiya Aatchi HenchmanUncredited role
2003 Lesa Lesa Deva's friendUncredited role [11]
Pithamagan Prison WardenUncredited role [12]
2005 Thotti Jaya HenchmanUncredited role
2006 Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu Henchman in 'Karka Karka' song
Thalaimagan Fighter
2007 Thee Nagar Henchman
2009 Naan Kadavul Thandavan Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain [13]
Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil
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
2012Varudangal 20Annachi
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. RajenderNominated – 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 HimselfCameo
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva Supreme Star Subash
Bruce Lee Uncle of Abbas
Paambhu Sattai Water company owner
Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae Chairman
ThangarathamMalaichamy
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 HimselfSpecial 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 36Web 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 TaxiKamal
Dikkiloona Mental Hospital Doctor
Pei Mama Sethupathi
MGR Magan Mattapparai
Anandham Vilayadum Veedu Worker
2022Kundas
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
Ghosty
Ellaam Mela Irukuravan Paathuppan
Vimanam
Rayar Parambarai
DD Returns Professor
Lockdown Diarie
Web
Kick
Japan Himself
80s Buildup
Sarakku
2024 Vadakkupatti Ramasamy
Guardian
Yaavarum Vallavare Paandi
Aranmanai 4 Rathnam
The Boys Sundaram's uncle
Rathnam Mahesh
Thozhar CheGuevara TBA [15]

Malayalam films

List of Rajendran Malayalam film credits
YearTitleRoleNotes
1999 Tokyo Nagarathile Viseshangal Thug
2001 Randam Bhavam Goon
2002 Thandavam Shankar Das's HenchmanUncredited role[ citation needed ]
2016Sivapuram
2018 Street Lights Manimaran
Odiyan Odiyan doppelgänger
2019 Love Action Drama SI Rajendran
Kamala Thoothukudi Raja

Telugu films

List of Rajendran Telugu film credits
YearTitleRoleNotes
2004 Lakshmi Narasimha HenchmanUncredited[ citation needed ]
Gudumba Shankar HenchmanUncredited[ citation needed ]
Sakhiya
2005 Sri
2006 Kithakithalu Watermelon seller [16]
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 [17]

Kannada films

List of Rajendran Kannada film credits
YearTitleRoleNotes
2010NaayakaNagappa
2017Kolara

Hindi films

List of Rajendran Hindi film credits
YearTitleRoleNotes
2005 Insan Head of Cobra gang
2008 Ghajini Goon

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