K. S. G. Venkatesh
K. S. G. Venkatesh | |
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| Born | Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Years active | 1984-2005 2014-present |
| Children | 1[1] |
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K. S. G. Venkatesh is an Indian actor and producer in the Tamil film industry. He is the son of director K. S. Gopalakrishnan. He acted in more than 50 films predominantly in Tamil film industry and more than 20 mega TV serials; around 2500 episodes.
Career
[edit]He started his career as a cameraman and producer for his debut TV serial Kattupattichatiram which was telecasted on Doordarshan in 1984-85.[3] He later continued producing serials in Tamil for which he was also the cameraman. In 1989 KSG was later introduced in the movie Athaimadi Methaiadi.[4][5]
Partial filmography
[edit]- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise indicated.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Athaimadi Methaiadi | debut as hero[4] | |
| 1992 | Naalaya Seidhi | ||
| 1994 | Maindhan | ||
| 1999 | Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham | ||
| 2005 | Englishkaran | Dhamodharan | |
| 2014 | Sathuranga Vettai | Moovendhar | [4] |
| 2015 | Paayum Puli | Rathnavel | |
| 2016 | Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum | Yazhini's father | |
| Rekka | Mala's father | ||
| 2017 | Kuttram 23 | Thendral's father | |
| Peechankai | Uthaman | ||
| Maayavan | Kumaran's father | ||
| Balloon | Cinema producer | ||
| 2018 | Sketch | Amuthavali's Father | |
| Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu | Veera's father | ||
| Ghajinikanth | Gayathri's father | ||
| NOTA | Opposition Leader Varadarajan | ||
| Aan Devathai | Restaurant owner | ||
| 2019 | Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu | Chandu's father | Telugu film |
| Neeya 2 | Sarva's father | ||
| Kolaigaran | Forensic medical examiner | ||
| Kolaiyuthir Kaalam | |||
| Mei | Shanti's father | ||
| Petromax | Saravanan's father | ||
| Sangathamizhan | Venkatesh | ||
| 2020 | Irandam Kuththu | Veera's father | |
| 2021 | Oh Manapenne! | Shruthi's father | |
| 2022 | Veeramae Vaagai Soodum | Mythili's father | |
| Sinam | Madhangi’s father | ||
| Naan Mirugamaai Maara | |||
| Naai Sekar Returns | Saint | ||
| 2023 | Thalaikkavasamum 4 Nanbargalum | ||
| 2024 | PT Sir | Priest | Uncredited |
| Maya Puthagam |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
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| 2015–2017 | Lakshmi Vanthachu | Anu's father | Zee Tamil |
| 2017–2018 | Nandini | Maanikam | Sun TV |
| 2018–2020 | Ponnukku Thanga Manasu | Ramanathan | Star Vijay |
| 2019 | Lakshmi Stores | Uma's father | Sun TV |
| Run | Car company owner | ||
| 2021 | Idhayathai Thirudathey | Special Appearance | Colors Tamil |
| Thalattu | Thirugnanasamandar | Sun TV | |
| 2023–present | Sakthivel: Theeyaai Oru Theeraa Kaadhal | Sakthi's father | Star Vijay |
References
[edit]- ^ "KSG grandson weds". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
- ^ "Film director K.S. Gopalakrishnan dead". The Hindu. 15 November 2015. Archived from the original on 27 November 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
- ^ "Preview". The Indian Express. 6 February 1987. p. 14. Retrieved 22 June 2018 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ a b c மீண்டும் சினிமாவுக்கு தாவுகிறார் கே.எஸ்.ஜி.வெங்கடேஷ் [KSG Venkatesh jumps back into cinema] (in Tamil). Dinamalar. 4 August 2014. Archived from the original on 26 April 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
- ^ "'Would Like to Play Dad to Young Kollywood Actors'". The New Indian Express. 5 August 2014. Archived from the original on 11 September 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
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