Rajendran
| Rajendran | |
|---|---|
 Rajendran at the Vilaasam Press Meet | |
| Born |
1 June 1951 Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu |
| Other names | Naan Kadavul Rajendran, Mottai Rajendran |
| Occupation | Stunt double, actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1992–95, 2002–present |
A. Rajendran, also known as Motta Rajendran or Naan Kadavul Rajendran, is an Indian stunt double, film actor and comedian, currently working in Tamil cinema. He has worked as a stunt double for over 500 South Indian films and began acting in Pithamagan (2003). He played the role of a villain in Naan Kadavul (2009) and he continued to play villainous and humorous supporting characters in a number of Tamil films.[1] He is best known for his voice and lack of hair on his scalp and face, which was the result of coming into contact with industrial waste during a stunt sequence.[2]
Career
He worked as a stuntman and worked in various films. While working for a Malayalam film as a stunt master he had a sequence of jumping in a pond after getting hit by actor Vijayaraghavan, following which he developed allergic reaction due to disposal of factory wastes in the pond. Since then, his hair growth stopped completely and even lost his eyebrow hairs.[3] He did a small role in Pithamagan (2003) and made his full-fledged acting debut in Naan Kadavul (2009).[1][4] His performance as a cruel leader who tortures beggars earned critical acclaim with a critic noting that he is "menacing and loathsome".[5] Following his villainic comedy role in Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010), he says he was typecasted in similar roles.[1][4] He then appeared as a killer who dons the garb of women in Thirudan Police (2014) was appreciated by critics as "the ultimate showstealer and his already popular lady makeover clinches it big time".[6] His first release in 2015 was Darling where he appeared as a ghostbuster Ghost Gopal Varma.[4] M. Suganth of Times of India noted that "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".[7] His second release of the year was Ivanuku Thannila Gandam (2015) where he appeared as a dreaded murderer. Before the release, Rajendran's presence in the film's promotional videos garned positive response.[4][8] The film was released to negative reviews from critics but Rajendran's performance was appreciated by critics noting that "the film belongs to Rajendran as he comes out with his trademark dialogue delivery [..] and carries the entire film".[9][10]
Filmography
References
- 1 2 3 S.R Ashok Kumar. "My First Break". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
- ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Stunt-accident-left-him-hairless-and-with-plenty-of-roles/articleshow/55360906.cms
- ↑ "Rajendran opens up on his menacing voice". Indiaglitz. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 "Rajendran turns hot as comedian!". sify.com. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ↑ "Reality hits you hard -- Naan Kadavul". 13 February 2009. Retrieved 22 September 2017 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Thirudan Police (aka) Tirudan Police review". behindwoods.com. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ↑ "Darling Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ↑ "'Rajendran a Big Asset for Ivanuku Thannila Gandam' – NDTV Movies". ndtv.com. 21 February 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ↑ "Ivanuku Thannila Gandam Movie Review: Rajendran Saves The Day But Only Just!". filmibeat.com. 13 March 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ↑ "Review : Ivanuku Thanila Gandam". www.sify.com. Retrieved 22 September 2017.