Rajendran

Rajendran
Raasendran at the Vilaasam Press Meet
Born	(1957-06-01) 1 June 1957 (age 67) Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Other names	Naan Kadavul Raasendran, Mottai Raasendran
Occupations	Stunt double actor
Years active	1978–present

A. Rajendran^[1] (born 1 June 1957^[1]) credited as Mottai Rajendran or Naan Kadavul Rajendran, is an Indian stunt double and actor working mainly in Tamil cinema. He debuted in 2003 with the Tamil film Pithamagan and has worked as a stunt double in over 500 South Indian films since then. He played the role of a villain in Naan Kadavul (2009) which won huge critical acclaim and fetched him the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain. Since then, he has continued to play villainous and later humorous supporting characters in a number of Tamil films.^[2] He is noted for his rough voice and alopecia universalis, which he claims was the result of coming into contact with industrial waste during a stunt sequence.^[3][4]

Career

Rajendran began his film career working as a stunt double in hundreds of south Indian films mostly in Tamil.

He played a small but significant role in Pithamagan (2003) and made his full-fledged acting debut as a villain in Naan Kadavul (2009).^[2][5] His performance as a cruel leader who tortures beggars earned critical acclaim with a critic noting that he is "menacing and loathsome".^[6] Following his villainous comedy role in Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010), he says he was typecast in similar roles.^[2][5] His appearance as a killer who dons the garb of a woman in Thirudan Police (2014) was appreciated by critics as "the ultimate showstealer and his already popular lady makeover clinches it big time".^[7] His first release in 2015 was Darling, where he appeared as the ghostbuster Ghost Gopal Varma.^[5] The Times of India wrote, "His bald head, thin figure and sandpapery voice make him effective for both villainous and comical roles but from the screams and whistles that his character gets, it is clear that he has made much more impact as a comedian".^[8] His second release of the year was Ivanuku Thannila Gandam (2015), where he appeared as a murderer. Before its release, Rajendran's presence in the film's promotional videos received a positive response.^[5][9] The film was released to negative reviews, though Rajendran's performance was appreciated by critics, one of whom noted that "the film belongs to Rajendran as he comes out with his trademark dialogue delivery [...] and carries the entire film".^[10]

Filmography

Key

†	Denotes films that have not yet been released

Tamil films

List of Rajendran Tamil film credits

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1991	Rudhra	Henchman	Uncredited role
1992	Amaran	Henchman	Uncredited role
	Thambi Pondatti	Henchman	Uncredited role
	Thirumathi Palanisamy	Henchman	Uncredited role
1993	Gentleman	Henchman	Uncredited role
1995	Puthiya Aatchi	Henchman	Uncredited role
2003	Lesa Lesa	Deva's friend	Uncredited role[11]
	Pithamagan	Prison Warden	Uncredited role[12]
2005	Thotti Jaya	Henchman	Uncredited role
2006	Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu	Henchman in 'Karka Karka' song	Uncredited role
	Thalaimagan	Fighter
2007	Thee Nagar	Henchman
2009	Naan Kadavul	Thandavan	Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain[13] Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil
2010	Boss Engira Bhaskaran	Velpandi
	Baana Kaathadi	Gang Leader
	Uthamaputhiran	Velu
	Milaga	Rajendran
	Thambi Arjuna	Mani
2011	Ilaignan	Kaalia
	Rowthiram	Local Goon
	Thambikottai	Amirthalingam
	Velayudham	A local goon
	Ambuli	Gugan
2012	Varudangal 20	Annachi
	Madha Gaja Raja		Unreleased
2013	Samar
	Kan Pesum Vaarthaigal	Janani's uncle
	Singam 2	Sahaayam
	Pattathu Yaanai	Hotel Owner
	Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam	Goolmaayi
	Raja Rani	Henry
	Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara	Painter Rajendran (Raj)
	Maayai
2014	Kadhal Solla Aasai	Verumpuli
	Vilaasam
	Thirudan Police	Manickam
	Vellaikaara Durai	Rajendran
2015	Darling	Ghost Gopal Varma
	Ivanuku Thannila Gandam	Mark
	Kalakattam
	Nannbenda	"Scorpio" Shankar
	Kanchana 2	Marudhu's henchman
	Masss	Ghost
	Eli	Kuruvi Manda Kumaru
	Palakkattu Madhavan	U.Santosh Kumar
	Sakalakala Vallavan	Inspector Muthukaruppan / Robot
	Adhibar
	49-O	Advertisement director
	Jippaa Jimikki
	Naanum Rowdydhaan	Rowdy Raja
	Om Shanti Om	Vavval Pandi
	Vedalam	"Kolkata" Kaali
	Thiruttu Rail
2016	Peigal Jaakkirathai
	Nayyapudai	Baby Anaconda
	Vaaliba Raja	Ragendra
	Theri	P. Rajender	Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil[14]
	Katha Solla Porom
	Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran	Ghost 'Motai' Guru
	Enakku Innoru Per Irukku	Maha
	Jackson Durai	Bradlee (Suruli)
	Dhilluku Dhuddu	Mani
	Arthanari
	Wagah	PET Master
	Yaanai Mel Kuthirai Sawaari
	Remo	Mohana Santhosh
	Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru	Father Francis Rajendran
	Atti
	Veera Sivaji	CBI officer
2017	Bairavaa	Traffic police Motta Rajendran
	Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal	Karuppu Rock
	Mupparimanam	Himself	Cameo
	Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva	Supreme Star Subash
	Bruce Lee	Uncle of Abbas
	Paambhu Sattai	Water company owner
	Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae	Chairman
	Thangaratham	Malaichamy
	Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan	Mani / Rajhu
	Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum	Sultan Bhai
	Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam	Rajendran
	Katha Nayagan	Mike Maari
	Neruppu Da	MLA Kabali
	Bayama Irukku	Ajith
	Pichuva Kaththi
	Hara Hara Mahadevaki	Spike
	Mersal	Health Minister
	Brahma.com	Vanagamudi
2018	Gulaebaghavali	Annachi
	Madura Veeran
	Kalakalappu 2
	Solli Vidava	Narayana
	Veera	Jonty Rhodes
	Kaathadi
	Munthal
	Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu	Jack
	Kaathiruppor Pattiyal
	Mohana
	Junga	Durai Singam
	Ghajinikanth	Rajini's friend
	Maniyaar Kudumbam	Chellakilli
	Kolamavu Kokila	Alponse
	Aaruthra	Avudaiappan's assistant
	Seema Raja	Himself	Special appearance
	Nota	Ramaswamy
	Kalavani Mappillai	Vanagamoodi
2019	Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven	Loan collector
	Dhilluku Dhuddu 2	Viji's uncle
	Nethraa
	Pettikadai
	Pottu	Thief
	Boomerang	Film producer
	Sangathamizhan	Kittappa
	Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma	Raju's father
	Dharmaprabhu	Shiva
	Gorilla	Saloon Owner
	A1	CCTV Chidambaram
	Jackpot	Motta
	Puppy
	50/50	Pachai Kulandhai
2020	Time Enna Boss	"Semma Singer" Judge / Mahatma Gandhi from Earth 36	Web series
	Irandam Kuththu	Swamiji
	Naanga Romba Busy	Corrupt Businessman
	Biskoth	Mottappa
	Time Up
2021	Trip	Anjaa Puli
	Naanum Single Thaan	Mr Love
	Paris Jayaraj	Guru
	Michaelpatty Raja	Naidu
	Engada Iruthinga Ivvalavu Naala	Nesamani
	Call Taxi	Kamal
	Dikkiloona	Mental Hospital Doctor
	Pei Mama	Sethupathi
	MGR Magan	Mattapparai
	Anandham Vilayadum Veedu	Worker
2022	Kundas
	Kadamaiyai Sei	Thief
	Powder
	Gurumoorthi	Security Guard
	Varalaru Mukkiyam	Chris Gayle
	Oh My Ghost
2023	Vaathi	'Bittu' Bhupathi
	Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum	Police
	Pallu Padama Paathukka	Ramesh
	Kannitheevu
	Ghosty	Motta (Mental Hospital warden)
	Ellaam Mela Irukuravan Paathuppan	Superstar Rajeshkanth and alien (dual role)
	Vimanam	Balaraju
	Rayar Parambarai	Shanthamurthy
	DD Returns	Professor
	Lockdown Diarie
	Web
	Kick
	Japan	Japan's aide
	80s Buildup	Diamond thief
	Sarakku
2024	Vadakkupatti Ramasamy	Goon
	Guardian	Azhagu's brother-in-law
	Yaavarum Vallavare	Paandi
	Aranmanai 4	Rathnam
	The Boys	Sundaram's uncle
	Rathnam	Mahesh
	Thozhar CheGuevara	Doctor Naveen
	Chennai City Gangsters †	Memory Dass	[15]

Telugu films

List of Rajendran Telugu film credits

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2004	Lakshmi Narasimha	Henchman	Uncredited^[citation needed]
	Gudumba Shankar	Henchman	Uncredited^[citation needed]
	Sakhiya
2005	Sri
2006	Kithakithalu	Watermelon seller	[16]
2007	Athidi	Henchman
2018	Chalo	Senior Veeramuthu
2019	Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu	Gopal Varma
2022	Sammathame	Assistant of Music Director
	F3	Gudivada Gurunatham
2023	Waltair Veerayya	Gundu Mani
	Sir	'Boothu' Bhushanam
	Vimanam	Balaraju	[17]

Malayalam films

List of Rajendran Malayalam film credits

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1999	Tokyo Nagarathile Viseshangal	Thug
2001	Randam Bhavam	Goon
2002	Thandavam	Shankar Das's Henchman	Uncredited role^[citation needed]
2016	Sivapuram
2018	Street Lights	Manimaran
	Odiyan	Odiyan doppelgänger
2019	Love Action Drama	SI Rajendran
	Kamala	Thoothukudi Raja
2024	Bad Boyz

Other language films

List of Rajendran other language film credits

Year	Title	Role	Language	Notes
2005	Insan	Head of Cobra gang	Hindi
2008	Ghajini	Goon
2010	Naayaka	Nagappa	Kannada
2017	Kolara

References

1. "Stunt accident left him hairless – and with plenty of roles". The Times of India. 11 November 2016. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
2. S. R. Ashok Kumar (5 December 2010). "My First Break". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 31 March 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
3. "Stunt accident left him hairless – and with plenty of roles". The Times of India. 11 November 2016. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
4. பல ஆண்டுகள் ரகசியத்தை உடைத்த மொட்டை ராஜேந்திரன்!! [Rajendran breaks the secret for many years!]. Samayam Tamil (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
5. "Rajendran turns hot as comedian!". Sify. 31 March 2015. Archived from the original on 1 April 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
6. "Reality hits you hard – Naan Kadavul". The Hindu. 13 February 2009. Archived from the original on 16 July 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
7. "Thirudan Police Movie Review". Behindwoods.com. 14 November 2014. Archived from the original on 9 April 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
8. "Darling Movie Review". The Times of India. 15 January 2015. Archived from the original on 10 November 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
9. "Rajendran a Big Asset for Ivanuku Thannila Gandam". NDTV.com. 21 February 2015. Archived from the original on 23 September 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
10. "Review: Ivanuku Thanila Gandam". Sify. 12 March 2015. Archived from the original on 12 March 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
11. "Lesa Lesa Movie Scenes | Trisha reveals her past | Madhavan intro | Shaam". YouTube. 23 March 2018.
12. "Pithamagan Tamil Full Movie | Vikram | Suriya | Bala | Laila | Sangeetha". Matinee Now Tamil. 21 May 2022. Event occurs at 1:15:11 – via YouTube.
13. "Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 29 September 2009. Archived from the original on 1 October 2009. Retrieved 19 March 2023. The best villain award was given to Rajendran ('Naan Kadavul');
14. "Rajendran- Best Actor in Supporting Role Male Nominee". Filmfare Awards. Archived from the original on 19 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
15. "Rajendran is Memory Dass in Vaibhav's Chennai City Gangsters". Cinema Express. 5 September 2024. Archived from the original on 22 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
16. kitakitalu full movie HD. Masked_Version. 27 January 2021. Event occurs at 26:05. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
17. Today, Telangana (19 May 2023). "Vimanam Teaser | Samuthirakani | Anasuya Bharadwaj | Meera Jasmine". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.

External links

• Rajendran at IMDb