V. R. Rajagopal, known professionally as Kuladeivam Rajagopal, was an Indian actor and comedian who worked predominantly in Tamil films and plays. He was a popular in the 1950s and 1960s. Rajagopal made his film debut in Kaveri (1955). He acted in more than 200 films in five decades. Rajagopal got a title 'Chinna Kalaivanar' Madurai fans presented to him in 1961. He was an admirer of 'Kalaivanar' N. S. Krishnan.
Kuladeivam Rajagopal | |
|---|---|
| Born | V. R. Rajagopal 22 April 1931 |
| Died | 30 October 1995 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Chinna Kalaivanar |
| Occupation(s) | Film Actor, Stage Actor, Singer |
| Years active | 1954–1995 |
| Spouse | Gokilambigai |
| Children | Soundarapandiyan Srikaanthan Sampathkumar Selvamani |
| Parent(s) | Father : Veerasamy Naidu Mother : Deivanai Ammal |
| Relatives | Young Brother : V. R. Natarajan |
Early career edit
Rajagopal was born in Kandramanickam, a small town in Sivagangai district. Father Veerasamy Naidu and Mother Deivani Ammal The Father Village Bhagavathar and Building Stackcher. He started acting in Terukkuttu from an early age and joined the Boys Theater Company in trichy at the age of 12. He joined the Kalamani Theater Company in Madurai at the age of 16. On a trip to Salem, Rajagopal met N. S. Krishnan, who became close to him. Rajagopal later joined Krishnan's theatrical company.[1][2]
Film career edit
Rajagopal made his film debut in Pudhu Vazhvu which was produced and directed by M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. As the film was delayed, Rajagopal acted in the Nalla Kaalam movie directed by K.Vembu in 1954. In 1955, Rajagopal acted in Padmini Pictures's Mudhal Thethi and Krishna Pictures's Kaveri. In 1956, Rajagopal acted one of the four heroes in the film Kula Deivam. Rajagopal was named after the success of the film with the title of Kula Deivam. He left the film industry after starring in films in the late 1970s and early '80s.[3]
Death edit
Rajagopal died of cardiac arrest on 30 October 1995.[citation needed] His sons Sampath and Selvam worked as a music composing duo.[4]
Filmography edit
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1950s edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Nallakalam | Uncredited | |
| 1955 | Kaveri | Debut | |
| 1955 | Gomathiyin Kaadhalan | Babu | |
| 1956 | Kula Deivam | Chinnaiah | |
| 1956 | Madurai Veeran | ||
| 1956 | Raja Rani | Shankaran | |
| 1956 | Rangoon Radha | Naidu's assistant | |
| 1957 | Pudhu Vazhvu | Rajagopal's first film. But, the film got delayed. later, released in 1957. | |
| 1958 | Annaiyin Aanai | ||
| 1958 | Thirumanam | ||
| 1958 | Sabash Meena | ||
| 1958 | Thedi Vandha Selvam | ||
| 1958 | Naan Valartha Thangai | ||
| 1958 | Sengottai Singam | ||
| 1958 | Engal Kudumbam Perisu | ||
| 1959 | Vaazha Vaitha Deivam | ||
| 1959 | Kalyanikku Kalyanam | ||
| 1959 | Yanai Paagan | ||
| 1959 | Naalu Veli Nilam | ||
| 1959 | Thanga Padhumai | ||
| 1959 | President Panchaksharam | ||
| 1959 | Raja Malaya Simha | ||
| 1959 | Veerapandiya Kattabomman | Kariyappan | |
| 1959 | Deiva Balam | ||
| 1959 | Thalai Koduthaan Thambi | ||
| 1959 | Vazha Vaitha Deivam | ||
| 1959 | Abalai Anjugam |
1960s edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Kalathur Kannamma | Rathnam | |
| 1960 | Engal Selvi | ||
| 1960 | Thilakam | ||
| 1960 | Kuravanji | ||
| 1960 | Uthami Petra Rathinam | ||
| 1960 | Raja Makutam | ||
| 1960 | Mannadhi Mannan | ||
| 1960 | Engal Selvi | ||
| 1961 | Sabaash Mapillai | ||
| 1961 | Thirudathe | ||
| 1961 | Thaai Sollai Thattadhe | ||
| 1961 | Kappalottiya Thamizhan | ||
| 1961 | Kongunattu Thangam | ||
| 1962 | Ellorum Vazhavendum | ||
| 1962 | Maadappura | ||
| 1962 | Vadivukku Valai Kappu | ||
| 1964 | Karuppu Panam | ||
| 1964 | Karnan | ||
| 1966 | Chitthi | ||
| 1966 | Chandhrodhayam | ||
| 1966 | Thaye Unakkaga | ||
| 1969 | Kaaval Dheivam |
1970s edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Engirundho Vandhaal | Samiyaar | |
| 1971 | Arunodhayam | Mani | |
| 1972 | Karunthel Kannayiram | ||
| 1972 | Itho Enthan Deivam | ||
| 1972 | Annai Abirami | ||
| 1973 | Nathayil Muthu | ||
| 1973 | Prarthanai | ||
| 1976 | Gruhapravesam | ||
| 1976 | Payanam | ||
| 1976 | Vayilla Poochi | ||
| 1977 | Avar Enakke Sontham |
1980s edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Karayai Thodatha Alaigal | ||
| 1981 | Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo | Villu paatu singer | |
| 1984 | Vaai Sollil Veeranadi | ||
| 1985 | Nalla Thambi | ||
| 1986 | Thazhuvatha Kaigal | ||
| 1987 | Enga Chinna Rasa | ||
| 1988 | Veedu Manavi Makkal | Broker Bullet | |
| 1988 | Penmani Aval Kanmani | ||
| 1989 | Aararo Aariraro |
1990s edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Palaivana Paravaigal | ||
| 1990 | Aarathi Edungadi | ||
| 1991 | Eeramana Rojave | ||
| 1991 | Pavunnu Pavunuthan | ||
| 1992 | Villu Pattukaran | Last film | |
| 1993 | Maamiyar Veedu | Korai Kaluthu Kuppusamy | Posthumously released |
| 1993 | Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam | Posthumously released | |
| 1995 | Paattu Vaathiyar | Headmaster | Posthumously released |
References edit
- ^ "Kuladeivam V.R.Rajagopal". Antru Kanda Mugam. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- ^ "All you want to know about #kuladeivaamRajagopal(OldTamilActor)". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- ^ "அன்று வந்ததும் அதே நிலா: நான் கடைசி சீடன்". Hindu Tamil Thisai. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- ^ "Less violence, please". The Indian Express. 28 November 1986. p. 14. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024 – via Google News Archive.