Prabhu Ganesan is a celebrated Indian actor and producer known for his versatile performances in Tamil cinema. Son of the legendary Sivaji Ganesan, he has acted in over 200 films and remains a respected figure in the industry.
Prabhu Ganesan is a celebrated Indian actor and producer known for his versatile performances in Tamil cinema. Son of the legendary Sivaji Ganesan, he has acted in over 200 films and remains a respected figure in the industry.
Prabhu Ganesan, born on 27 December 1956 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is an iconic Indian film actor and producer. He is the son of the legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan, and has successfully carved a niche for himself in Tamil cinema with a career spanning over four decades.Photos
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Personal details
- Alternative names Ilaya Thilagam, Prabhu Ganesan
- Height 5′ 5½″ (1.66 m)
- Born December 27, 1956 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Relatives Sivaji Ganesan (Father), Kamala Ganesan (Mother), Ramkumar Ganesan (Brother), Vikram Prabhu (Son)
- Other works
- Film Producer, Playback Singer (occasionally), Theater Artist (early stage)
FAQ
His father is the legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan.
He made his acting debut with Sangili in 1982.
Agni Natchathiram, Guru Sishyan, Chinna Thambi, Chandramukhi.
Yes, he continues to act in supporting roles and family dramas.
Yes, Vikram Prabhu is his son and also a leading actor in Tamil cinema.
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Trivia
Prabhu is the son of Sivaji Ganesan, one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema.
He initially worked as an assistant director before entering acting.
His blockbuster film Chinna Thambi (1991) ran for over 365 days in some theatres.
Prabhu acted alongside superstar Rajinikanth in several hit films like Guru Sishyan and Chandramukhi.
He won the Tamil Nadu State Film Special Prize for Best Actor for Chinna Thambi.
Quotes
“I never tried to fill my father's shoes. I just carved my own path.”
Trademarks
Soft-spoken romantic hero roles in the 80s and 90s
Frequently starred in family-oriented Tamil films
Elegant dialogue delivery with a warm screen presence
Strong on-screen father or mentor roles in later years
Nicknames
Ilaya Thilagam
Prabhu Ganesan
Salaries
During the early 1990s, Prabhu was among the top-paid actors in Tamil cinema.
For superhits like Chinna Thambi, his salary reportedly exceeded ₹25 lakhs per film, which was significant at the time.
Today, he charges a moderate fee for supporting roles, often appearing in big-budget ensemble casts.
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