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T. Rajendar

Born: 1955-05-09
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T. Rajendar is an iconic Tamil filmmaker, actor, music composer, and lyricist known for his versatile talents, rhythmic dialogues, and larger-than-life personality. A true all-rounder in Tamil cinema, his creativity and passion continue to inspire both fans and fellow artists.

T. Rajendar is an iconic Tamil filmmaker, actor, music composer, and lyricist known for his versatile talents, rhythmic dialogues, and larger-than-life personality. A true all-rounder in Tamil cinema, his creativity and passion continue to inspire both fans and fellow artists.

T. Rajendar -Thesingu Rajendar is a multifaceted Indian film personality known for his work as a director, actor, music composer, lyricist, playback singer, screenwriter, and producer in the Tamil film industry. Born on May 9, 1955, in Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, Rajendar began his career as a scriptwriter before making a mark as a filmmaker in the late 1970s. He gained immense fame in the 1980s with his unique filmmaking style, emotional storytelling, and rhythmic dialogues. Rajendar's films often reflect themes of family, love, and social justice, filled with passionate monologues and self-written songs. Some of his notable films include Uyirullavarai Usha, Mythili Ennai Kaathali, Oru Thalai Ragam, and Kadhal Azhivathillai. Apart from directing and acting, he has composed music for many of his films, written lyrics, and sung several of his own songs. Known for his poetic Tamil and quick-witted speech, T. Rajendar remains one of the most colorful and outspoken personalities in Tamil cinema. He is also the founder of the political party All India Latchiya Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam -AI-LDMK.
T. Rajendar -Thesingu Rajendar is a multifaceted Indian film personality known for his work as a director, actor, music composer, lyricist, playback singer, screenwriter, and producer in the Tamil film industry. Born on May 9, 1955, in Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, Rajendar began his career as a scriptwriter before making a mark as a filmmaker in the late 1970s. He gained immense fame in the 1980s with his unique filmmaking style, emotional storytelling, and rhythmic dialogues. Rajendar's films often reflect themes of family, love, and social justice, filled with passionate monologues and self-written songs. Some of his notable films include Uyirullavarai Usha, Mythili Ennai Kaathali, Oru Thalai Ragam, and Kadhal Azhivathillai. Apart from directing and acting, he has composed music for many of his films, written lyrics, and sung several of his own songs. Known for his poetic Tamil and quick-witted speech, T. Rajendar remains one of the most colorful and outspoken personalities in Tamil cinema. He is also the founder of the political party All India Latchiya Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam -AI-LDMK.

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Alternative names T. Rajendar
Height 5'6"/74kg
Born May 09, 1955 · Mayiladuthurai, Tamilnadu, India
Children Silambarasan TR Kuralarasan Ilakiya Rajendar
Parents Desingu Udaiyar
Other works
Director, Actor, Music Composer, Lyricist, Playback Singer, Screenwriter, Producer, Politician

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Trivia

Kalaimamani Award -Government of Tamil Nadu

Lifetime Achievement Award - Vikatan Awards

Numerous media interviews and political appearances on Sun TV, Vijay TV, and News7

Profiled in The Hindu, Times of India, and India Today

Quotes

"Cinema is not just entertainment; it's a reflection of life."

"I don't just make movies; I live them."

"My music speaks from my soul, and my dialogues speak from my heart."

"Truth and love always win, both in life and in cinema."

Trademarks

Distinct poetic and rhyming Tamil dialogues.

Writes, directs, and composes for his own films.

Blend of emotional drama and melodious music.

Uses family themes and moral values as story cores.

Nicknames

T. Rajendar, TR the Multi - Talent

Salaries

Per Film -as Actor/Director: Rs: 2 - 3 crore

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