R Parthiban

R Parthiban Bio

R.Parthiepan is a Tamil film actor, director, film producer and writer. Parthiepan is known for having directed critically acclaimed films like Pudhiya Paadhai and Housefull and for his performances in films like Bharathi Kannamma, Vetri Kodi Kattu, Azhagi and Aayirathil Oruvan. As an actor and director, his first film was Pudhiya Paathai in 1989. The film won the National Award for Best Regional Film. Other notable films from him are Aravindan, Ullae Velliyae, Pullakuttikaran, Sugamana Sumaigal, Abhimanyu, Swarnamukhi, Azhagi and Kathal Kirukkan. He has worked in more than 45 films and has directed nearly 10 films. Recently. he has penned a book titled Kirukkkalgal - Thamizh Kavithai Thoguppu which was released by the former Chief Minister of Tamilnadu Kalaingar Karunanidhi. In addition to acting and directing, he also runs a charitable trust named R.Parthiepan Manithaneya Mandram. Aayirathil Oruvan, released in 2010 won him his first Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor in Tamil.