Prithvi Rajan Explained

Prithvi Rajan
Birth Date:c. 1989
Birth Place:Chennai
Yearsactive:2006–present
Relatives:Pandiarajan (father)
Occupation:actor

Prithvi Rajan is an Indian actor, who has appeared in Tamil films. His father is veteran actor Pandiarajan.

Career

He made his debut in Kaivantha Kalai (2006) directed by his father Pandiarajan and the film opened to average reviews from critics. A critic noted Prithvi Rajan "makes his debut, does a convincing job and has his father's mannerisms."[1] His next release, Naalaiya Pozhuthum Unnodu (2007), a romantic love story featuring Karthika Adaikalam had a much lower key release and failed at the box office.[2] His next, Gemini Raghava's Vaidehi (2009), also featured the same actress.[3]

During the making of Padhinettan Kudi Ellai Arambam, he was injured in a fire accident and suffered burn injuries. The film released in December 2011 with little publicity. In 2011 his current project, with his brother Prem Rajan, was Varatti.[4]

Personal life

Prithvi Rajan is the second son of actor-director Pandiarajan.[5] His elder brother Pallavarajan had once announced a project starring Prithvi titled Eliyum Poonaiyum which never took off, while his younger brother Prem Rajan, is in the cast list of Prithvi's film Varatti.

He took part in the Celebrity Cricket League representing the Chennai Rhinos, winning acclaim for his performances in the field.[6]

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2006 Kaivantha Kalai Kannan
2007 Naalaiya Pozhuthum Unnodu Sakthi
2009 Vaidehi Venkat
2011 Padhinettan Kudi Ellai Arambam Viruman
2012 Paettai
2016 Vaaimai Velan
2017 Mupparimanam Himself Cameo appearance
2018 Thodraa Shankar
2019 Sagaa Ganga
Kadhal Munnetra Kazhagam
Ganesha Meendum Santhipom Solomon
2021 Kasada Thapara
Laabam Selvaraj
Obama Ungalukkaga Alexander
2022 DSP Selvam
2024 Blue Star Sam

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kai Vandha Kalai Tamil Movie Review - cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes . https://web.archive.org/web/20060614125506/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8114.html . dead . 14 June 2006 . IndiaGlitz.com . 2006-06-13 . 2013-09-06.
  2. Web site: Review - Naalaiya Pozhuthum Unnodu . Kollywood Today . 2013-09-06.
  3. Web site: Gupta . Rinku . Pandiarajan's son on screen again . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304100224/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/article13021.ece . dead . 4 March 2016 . The New Indian Express . 2013-09-06.
  4. Web site: Pandiarajan's Son Caught In Fire Accident - Pandiarajan - Prithvi - 18aam Kudi - Tamil Movie News . Behindwoods.com . 2011-01-07 . 2013-09-06.
  5. News: Actor Pandiarajan Has 3 Sons & One Has Turned Into A Kollywood Hero! . 17 August 2022 . 5 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220817081217/https://astroulagam.com.my/entertainment/actor-pandiarajan-has-3-sons-one-has-turned-kollywood-hero-154836 . 17 August 2022.
  6. Web site: Pandiarajan, the old man - Tamil Movie News . https://web.archive.org/web/20120219202651/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/78209.html . dead . 19 February 2012 . IndiaGlitz.com . 2012-02-18 . 2013-09-06.