Major Sundarrajan was a legendary Indian actor in the Tamil film industry, renowned for his distinctive dialogue delivery and commanding screen presence. He gained fame with the stage play and film Ma... Read more
Major Sundarrajan was a legendary Indian actor in the Tamil film industry, renowned for his distinctive dialogue delivery and commanding screen presence. He gained fame with the stage play and film Major Chandrakanth (1966), which earned him the prefix “Major” as part of his name. Born in Periyakulam, Theni district, Tamil Nadu, Sundarrajan seamlessly transitioned from theatre to cinema, acting in over 900 films, often portraying authoritative or urbane characters. His contribution to Tamil theatre and films has left a lasting legacy in South Indian cinema. Show less
His real name is Srinivasan Sundarrajan. He earned the title “Major” after his famous role in the play and film Major Chandrakanth.
He was born on 17 March 1935 in Periyakulam, Theni District, Tamil Nadu, India.
He started as a theatre actor. His breakthrough came with the play Major Chandrakanth by K. Balachander, which was later adapted into a film in 1966 with him reprising the title role.
He acted in over 900 Tamil films, mostly portraying authoritative and urbane characters, though he also played contrasting roles.
He passed away on 28 February 2003 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.