Peeli Sivam
Peeli Sivam (P. L. Chinnappan) (5 July 1938 – 25 September 2017) was an Indian actor who featured in Tamil-language films and plays from the 1970s to the 2010s. He has featured in more than 200 films such as Muhammad bin Tughluq (1971) Malligai Poo (1973), Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam (1980), Mundhanai Mudichu (1983), Imaigal (1983). He has also acted in television shows. In 1995, he won the Kalamamani Award from the state of Tamil Nadu for best actor in the field of drama.
Peeli Sivam | |
|---|---|
| Born | P. L. Chinnappan 5 July 1938 |
| Died | 25 September 2017 |
| Occupation | Film Actor, Television Actor, Stage Actor |
| Years active | 1970-2010 |
| Television | Kana Kaanum Kaalangal Uravugal |
Early life
Beginning his career as a drama artist, he has also starred in films such as MGR and Sivaji Ganesan. Peeli Sivam belongs to the generation of actors who hailed from the Tamil theater. He has acted in many stage plays.[1]
Career
Films
He has appeared in over 200 films as a supporting actor, villain role and minor roles. he had been acting on a few tamil serials. He has also acted in many films with Captain Vijayakanth including the latter's debut directorial venture 'Virudhagiri'. He was close friend of actor Goundamani.
Television
Peeli Sivam also ventured into television and acted in the TV serial, Idhu Oru Kadhal Kathai (2005). He was also cast on STAR Vijay’s drama soap, Kana Kaanum Kaalangal (2006). He portrayed the role of Annamalai in the Tamil soap opera, Uravugal (2009), which was aired on Sun TV.[2]
Awards
He is the recipient of the 2009 Tamil Nadu Government Lifetime Achievement Award. He won the Kalamamani Award from the State of Tamil Nadu for best actor in the field of drama in 1995.[3]
Death
Peeli Sivam had been ill for few days, was admitted to private hospital in Vellore in intensive care. He died on 25 September 2017, at the age of 80.[4][5]
Filmography
This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.
- Films
1970s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Ethiroli | Doctor | Debut movie |
| 1971 | Muhammad bin Tughluq | Ibn Battuta/Raghavan | |
| 1973 | Malligai Poo | ||
| 1973 | Deivamsam | Union Leader | |
| 1974 | Netru Indru Naalai | ||
| 1974 | Sirithu Vazha Vendum | Vigilance officer | |
| 1975 | Ninaithadhai Mudippavan | Police senior officer | |
| 1975 | Idhayakkani | ||
| 1975 | Eduppar Kai Pillai | ||
| 1975 | Naalai Namathe | ||
| 1976 | Neethikku Thalaivanangu | ||
| 1976 | Thunive Thunai | Station master | |
| 1976 | Mogam Muppadhu Varusham | Vimala's Husband | |
| 1976 | Kumaara Vijayam | ||
| 1977 | Navarathinam | ||
| 1977 | Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga | ||
| 1977 | Sri Krishna Leela | ||
| 1978 | Shankar Salim Simon | Razak Bhai | |
1980s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam | Maari | |
| 1980 | Rishi Moolam | ||
| 1981 | Anicha Malar | ||
| 1981 | Nenjile Thunivirunthal | ||
| 1981 | Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo | Police Inspector | |
| 1982 | Hitler Umanath | ||
| 1982 | Poi Satchi | ||
| 1983 | Mundhanai Mudichu | Doctor | |
| 1983 | Imaigal | ||
| 1983 | Samayapurathale Satchi | ||
| 1984 | Naan Mahaan Alla | Gopinath lawyer | |
| 1984 | Nandri | ||
| 1984 | Ninaivugal | ||
| 1985 | Pillai Nila | ||
| 1986 | Muthal Vasantham | ||
| 1987 | Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu | ||
| 1988 | Paarthal Pasu | ||
| 1988 | Oorai Therinjikitten | Muthu | |
| 1989 | Manasukketha Maharasa | ||
1990s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Pulan Visaranai | Sivaguru | |
| 1991 | Captain Prabhakaran | Raja | |
| 1991 | Azhagan | ||
| 1992 | Singaravelan | Inspector | |
| 1992 | Nadodi Pattukkaran | ||
| 1992 | Ellaichami | ||
| 1993 | Idhaya Nayagan | ||
| 1993 | Thanga Pappa | ||
| 1993 | Rajadurai | ||
| 1994 | Sindhu Nathi Poo | ||
| 1994 | Ilaignar Ani | ||
| 1994 | Veeramani | ||
| 1994 | Periya Marudhu | Police Inspector | |
| 1995 | Karuppu Nila | ||
| 1995 | Gandhi Pirantha Mann | ||
| 1996 | Vetri Vinayagar | Lord Indran/Devendran | |
| 1996 | Aavathum Pennale Azhivathum Pennale | ||
| 1996 | Thayagam | ||
| 1997 | Abhimanyu | ||
| 1997 | Ganga Gowri | ||
| 1997 | Pasamulla Pandiyare | ||
| 1999 | Dhinamum Ennai Gavani | ||
| 1999 | Mugam | ||
2000s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Vallarasu | Police Commissioner | |
| 2006 | Dharmapuri | ||
| 2008 | Ezhuthiyatharadi | Devi's father | |
2010s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Virudhagiri | Virudhagiri's father | Last Movie |
- Television Serials
- Kana Kaanum Kaalangal (2006-2009)
- Thirumathi Selvam (2007-2012)
- Uravugal (2009-2012)
References
- "Actor Peeli Sivam passed away - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 2017-09-26. Retrieved 2020-01-23.
- "Tamil Tv Actor Peeli Sivam Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Retrieved 2020-01-23.
- "தமிழ் சினிமா மூத்த நடிகர் பீலி சிவம் காலமானார்..!". vikatan (in Tamil). Retrieved 2020-01-23.
- Akilan, Mayura (2017-09-25). "கோவை கொண்டுவரப்பட்டது மறைந்த நடிகர் பீலிசிவம் உடல்...பொதுமக்கள் அஞ்சலி!". oneindia.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 2020-01-23.
- "பிரபல நடிகர் பீலி சிவம் காலமானார்!". nakkheeran. Retrieved 2020-01-23.