Suruli Rajan
Born: 1938-01-14
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Suruli Rajan was a celebrated Indian actor and comedian in the Tamil film industry, known for his impeccable comic timing and expressive dialogue delivery. He made his film debut in Iravum Pagalum (1965) and rose to fame with memorable roles in films like Thirumalai Thenkumari (1970), Aathi Parasakthi (1971), and Manthoppu Kiliye (1979). Born in Periyakulam, Theni district, Tamil Nadu, as Sankaralingam Ponnaiya Pillai, Suruli Rajan overcame early hardships and stage struggles to become one of the most beloved comedians of 1970s Tamil cinema.
Suruli Rajan was a celebrated Indian actor and comedian in the Tamil film industry, known for his impeccable comic timing and expressive dialogue delivery. He made his film debut in Iravum Pagalum (1965) and rose to fame with memorable roles in films like Thirumalai Thenkumari (1970), Aathi Parasakthi (1971), and Manthoppu Kiliye (1979). Born in Periyakulam, Theni district, Tamil Nadu, as Sankaralingam Ponnaiya Pillai, Suruli Rajan overcame early hardships and stage struggles to become one of the most beloved comedians of 1970s Tamil cinema.
Suruli Rajan was a celebrated Indian actor and comedian who primarily worked in the Tamil film industry. Born in Periyakulam, Theni district, Tamil Nadu, as Sankaralingam Ponnaiya Pillai, he faced the tragic loss of his parents at a young age, which forced him to discontinue formal schooling. Despite these hardships, he pursued his passion for performing arts by participating in stage plays in Madurai. His talent and dedication led him to Chennai, where he entered the film industry in the mid-1960s. Suruli Rajan made his film debut with Iravum Pagalum (1965) and gradually gained recognition for his comedic prowess. He became widely popular for his expressive dialogue delivery, unique body language, and ability to make audiences laugh through situational comedy. Over the years, he appeared in numerous films, including Thirumalai Thenkumari (1970), Aathi Parasakthi (1971), and Manthoppu Kiliye (1979), often portraying characters older than his actual age.
Suruli Rajan was a celebrated Indian actor and comedian who primarily worked in
the Tamil film industry. Born in Periyakulam, Theni district, Tamil Nadu, as Sankaralingam Ponnaiya Pillai, he faced the tragic loss of his parents at a young age, which forced him to discontinue formal schooling. Despite these hardships, he pursued his passion for performing arts by participating in stage plays in Madurai. His talent and dedication led him to Chennai, where he entered the film industry in the mid-1960s. Suruli Rajan made his film debut with Iravum Pagalum (1965) and gradually gained recognition for his comedic prowess. He became widely popular for his expressive dialogue delivery, unique body language, and ability to make audiences laugh through situational comedy. Over the years, he appeared in numerous films, including Thirumalai Thenkumari (1970), Aathi Parasakthi (1971), and Manthoppu Kiliye (1979), often portraying characters older than his actual age.
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- Height 5′ 7″
- Born January 14, 1938 · Periyakulam, Theni district, Tamil Nadu, India
- Spouses
- Muthulakshmi Rajan
- Children Shanmugavel Rajan Senthilvel Rajan Kumaravel Rajan
- Other works
- Actor
Parents
Ponnaiya Pillai
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He was born on 14 January 1938 in Periyakulam, Theni district, Tamil Nadu, India.
Suruli Rajan was a popular Tamil actor and comedian known for his distinctive dialogue delivery, expressive body language, and impeccable comic timing. He worked in numerous Tamil films during the 1960s and 1970s.
Some of his memorable films include Thirumalai Thenkumari (1970), Aathi Parasakthi (1971), Manthoppu Kiliye (1979), and Iravum Pagalum (1965), among others.
After participating in stage plays in Madurai, Suruli Rajan moved to Chennai (then Madras) in the mid-1960s and made his film debut with Iravum Pagalum (1965), gradually establishing himself as a leading comedian.
He passed away on 5 December 1980, but he remains a beloved figure in Tamil cinema for his unique humor and memorable performances.
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Suruli Rajan began his career in stage plays in Madurai before entering Tamil cinema.
He made his film debut with Iravum Pagalum (1965).
Known for portraying older characters even when he was young, which became a trademark.
He acted in over 50 films in a single year (1980), highlighting his prolific work rate.
Quotes
“Comedy is the art of making people forget their troubles for a while.”
“A good joke works only when it’s spoken from the heart.”
Trademarks
Distinctive dialogue delivery with exaggerated expressions.
Physical comedy and situational humor that resonated with rural and urban audiences alike.
Often played characters older than his real age.
Nicknames
Suruli
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