Prithvi Rajan
Prithvi Rajan | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1989 Chennai |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Relatives | Pandiarajan (father) |
Prithvi Rajan is an Indian actor, who has appeared in Tamil films. His father is veteran actor Pandiarajan.
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
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kaivantha Kalai | Kannan | |
| 2007 | Naalaiya Pozhuthum Unnodu | Sakthi | |
| 2009 | Vaidehi | Venkat | |
| 2011 | Padhinettan Kudi Ellai Arambam | Viruman | |
| 2012 | Paettai | ||
| 2016 | Vaaimai | Velan | |
| 2017 | Mupparimanam | Himself | Cameo appearance |
| 2018 | Thodraa | Shankar | |
| 2019 | Sagaa | Ganga | |
| Kadhal Munnetra Kazhagam | |||
| Ganesha Meendum Santhipom | Solomon | ||
| 2021 | Kasada Thapara | ||
| Laabam | Selvaraj | ||
| Obama Ungalukkaga | Alexander | ||
| 2022 | DSP | Selvam | |
| 2024 | Blue Star | Sam |
References
- ^ "Kai Vandha Kalai Tamil Movie Review - cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes". IndiaGlitz.com. 13 June 2006. Archived from the original on 14 June 2006. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ^ "Review - Naalaiya Pozhuthum Unnodu". Kollywood Today. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ^ Gupta, Rinku. "Pandiarajan's son on screen again". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ^ "Pandiarajan's Son Caught In Fire Accident - Pandiarajan - Prithvi - 18aam Kudi - Tamil Movie News". Behindwoods.com. 7 January 2011. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ^ "Actor Pandiarajan Has 3 Sons & One Has Turned Into A Kollywood Hero!". 5 July 2020. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ "Pandiarajan, the old man - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz.com. 18 February 2012. Archived from the original on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2013.