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Prabhu

Prabhu Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 25 December 1956
  • Place of Birth Chennai
  • Occupation Actor
  • Father Sivaji Ganesan
  • Mother Kamala Ganesan
  • Spouse Punitha (1982)
  • Siblings Ramkumar Ganesan
  • Education Loyola College, Bishop Cotton Boys' School
  • Years active 1982-present
  • Children Vikram Prabhu

Related Other Pages:

  • Pt Sir, 
  • Ramkumar Ganesan, 
  • Chinna Thambi
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ABOUT Prabhu

Prabhu Ganesan: A Legacy in Tamil Cinema Prabhu Ganesan, son of legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan, carved a significant niche in Tamil cinema during the late 1980s and 1990s, earning the moniker "Ilaya Thilagam." His career, spanning over two decades, boasts over 220 films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema. He debuted in Sangili (1982) and subsequently established himself as a leading actor. His performance in Chinna Thambi (1991) garnered him the Best Actor award from the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, a testament to his versatility and acting prowess. While recent acting credits may be less frequent compared to his peak years, Prabhu Ganesan continues to remain a recognizable and respected figure in the Tamil film industry, his legacy cemented by a prolific career marked by diverse roles. His contributions to Tamil cinema remain significant, continuing to resonate with audiences. His iconic roles and compelling screen presence helped shape the landscape of Tamil cinema for a generation. He also ventured into film production, further expanding his engagement within the industry. He maintains a strong presence within the industry, albeit with a reduced on-screen presence in recent years.

Prabhu FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • PT Sir

  • PT Sir

    ( 2024 )

  • Utharavu Maharaja

  • Utharavu Maharaja

    ( Not Final )
  • Tiger Nageswara Rao

  • Tiger Nageswara Rao

    ( 2023 )

  • Thadai Udai

  • Thadai Udai

    ( Not Final )
  • Kather Basha Endra Muthuramalingam

  • Kather Basha Endra Muthuramalingam

    ( 2023 )

  • Nesippaya

  • Nesippaya

    ( Not Final )
  • Raavana Kottam

  • Raavana Kottam

    ( 2023 )

  • Maddy Engira Madhavan

  • Maddy Engira Madhavan

    ( Not Final )
  • Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two

  • Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two

    ( 2023 )

  • Varisu

  • Varisu

    ( 2023 )

  • Laththi

  • Laththi

    ( 2022 )

  • Nanba

  • Nanba

    ( 2022 )

  • Ponniyin Selvan

  • Ponniyin Selvan

    ( 2022 )

  • Naane Varuvean

  • Naane Varuvean

    ( 2022 )

  • The Legend

  • The Legend

    ( 2022 )

  • Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kadhal

  • Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kadhal

    ( 2022 )

  • Velan

  • Velan

    ( 2021 )

  • Drishya 2

  • Drishya 2

    ( 2021 )

  • Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea

  • Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea

    ( 2021 )

  • College Kumar

  • College Kumar

    ( 2020 )

  • Ayushmanbava

  • Ayushmanbava

    ( 2019 )

  • Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven

  • Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven

    ( 2019 )

  • Charlie Chaplin 2

  • Charlie Chaplin 2

    ( 2019 )

  • Johnny

  • Johnny

    ( 2018 )

  • Savyasachi

  • Savyasachi

    ( 2018 )

  • Saamy 2

  • Saamy 2

    ( 2018 )

  • Mannar Vagaiyara

  • Mannar Vagaiyara

    ( 2018 )

  • Bhaagamathie

  • Bhaagamathie

    ( 2018 )

  • Juliet Lover of Idiot

  • Juliet Lover of Idiot

    ( 2017 )

  • Veedevadu

  • Veedevadu

    ( 2017 )

  • 7 Naatkal

  • 7 Naatkal

    ( 2017 )

  • Mupparimanam

  • Mupparimanam

    ( 2017 )

  • Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum

  • Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum

    ( 2016 )

  • Unnodu Ka

  • Unnodu Ka

    ( 2016 )

  • Vetrivel

  • Vetrivel

    ( 2016 )

  • Theri

  • Theri

    ( 2016 )

  • Puli

  • Puli

    ( 2015 )

  • Sakalakala Vallavan

  • Sakalakala Vallavan

    ( 2015 )

  • Miruga Manithargal

  • Miruga Manithargal

    ( 2015 )

  • Kaaki Sattai

  • Kaaki Sattai

    ( 2015 )

  • Aambala

  • Aambala

    ( 2015 )

  • Kayal

  • Kayal

    ( 2014 )

  • Power

  • Power

    ( 2014 )

  • Drishya

  • Drishya

    ( 2014 )

  • Uyirukku Uyiraga

  • Uyirukku Uyiraga

    ( 2014 )

  • Ennamo Nadakkudhu

  • Ennamo Nadakkudhu

    ( 2014 )

  • Yennamo Yedho

  • Yennamo Yedho

    ( 2014 )

  • All in All Azhagu Raja

  • All in All Azhagu Raja

    ( 2013 )

  • Dracula 2012

  • Dracula 2012

    ( 2013 )

  • Ongole Githa

  • Ongole Githa

    ( 2013 )

  • Dhenikaina Ready

  • Dhenikaina Ready

    ( 2012 )

  • Mirattal

  • Mirattal

    ( 2012 )

  • Uu Kodathara Ulikki Padathara

  • Uu Kodathara Ulikki Padathara

    ( 2012 )

  • Tuneega Tuneega

  • Tuneega Tuneega

    ( 2012 )

  • Daruvu

  • Daruvu

    ( 2012 )

  • 3

  • 3

    ( 2012 )

  • Bejawada

  • Bejawada

    ( 2011 )

  • Sakthi

  • Sakthi

    ( 2011 )

  • Aadu Puli

  • Aadu Puli

    ( 2011 )

  • Boss

  • Boss

    ( 2011 )

  • Orange

  • Orange

    ( 2010 )

  • Best of Luck

  • Best of Luck

    ( 2010 )

  • Thillalangadi

  • Thillalangadi

    ( 2010 )

  • Raavanan

  • Raavanan

    ( 2010 )

  • Maanja Velu

  • Maanja Velu

    ( 2010 )

  • Magane En Marumagane

  • Magane En Marumagane

    ( 2010 )

  • Darling

  • Darling

    ( 2010 )

  • Pramani

  • Pramani

    ( 2010 )

  • Asal

  • Asal

    ( 2010 )

  • Kanthaswamy

  • Kanthaswamy

    ( 2009 )

  • Ayan

  • Ayan

    ( 2009 )

  • A Aa E Ee

  • A Aa E Ee

    ( 2009 )

  • Malai Malai

  • Malai Malai

    ( 2008 )

  • Silambattam

  • Silambattam

    ( 2008 )

  • Kuselan

  • Kuselan

    ( 2008 )

  • Bhadradri

  • Bhadradri

    ( 2008 )

  • Billa

  • Billa

    ( 2007 )

  • Vegam

  • Vegam

    ( 2007 )

  • Thaamirabarani

  • Thaamirabarani

    ( 2007 )

  • Something Something... Unnakum Ennakum

  • Something Something... Unnakum Ennakum

    ( 2006 )

  • Kusthi

  • Kusthi

    ( 2006 )

  • Pasakiligal

  • Pasakiligal

    ( 2006 )

  • Kushthi

  • Kushthi

    ( 2006 )

  • Alex

  • Alex

    ( 2005 )

  • Chandramukhi

  • Chandramukhi

    ( 2005 )

  • Vasoolraja M.B.B.S

  • Vasoolraja M.B.B.S

    ( 2004 )

  • Kanninum Kannadikkum

  • Kanninum Kannadikkum

    ( 2004 )

  • War & Love

  • War & Love

    ( 2003 )

  • Banda Paramasivam

  • Banda Paramasivam

    ( 2003 )

  • Yes Madam

  • Yes Madam

    ( 2003 )

  • Gounder Vettu Mappillai

  • Gounder Vettu Mappillai

    ( 2002 )

  • Malayalimamanu Vanakkam

  • Malayalimamanu Vanakkam

    ( 2002 )

  • Charlie Chaplin

  • Charlie Chaplin

    ( 2002 )

  • Middle Class Madhavan

  • Middle Class Madhavan

    ( 2001 )

  • Mitta Miraasu

  • Mitta Miraasu

    ( 2001 )

  • Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman

  • Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman

    ( 2001 )

  • Budget Padmanabhan

  • Budget Padmanabhan

    ( 2000 )

  • Vanna Thamizh Pattu

  • Vanna Thamizh Pattu

    ( 2000 )

  • Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela

  • Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela

    ( 2000 )

  • Thai Poranthachu

  • Thai Poranthachu

    ( 2000 )

  • Thirunelveli

  • Thirunelveli

    ( 2000 )

  • Suyamvaram

  • Suyamvaram

    ( 1999 )

  • Manam Virumbuthey Unnai

  • Manam Virumbuthey Unnai

    ( 1999 )

  • Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa

  • Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa

    ( 1999 )

  • Kummi Paattu

  • Kummi Paattu

    ( 1999 )

  • Iniyavale

  • Iniyavale

    ( 1998 )

  • En Uyir Nee Thaane

  • En Uyir Nee Thaane

    ( 1998 )

  • Mappillai Gounder

  • Mappillai Gounder

    ( 1997 )

  • Thambi Durai

  • Thambi Durai

    ( 1997 )

  • Thedinen Vanthathu

  • Thedinen Vanthathu

    ( 1997 )

  • Periya Thambi

  • Periya Thambi

    ( 1997 )

  • Sivasakthi

  • Sivasakthi

    ( 1996 )

  • Panchalankurichi

  • Panchalankurichi

    ( 1996 )

  • Kaalapani

  • Kaalapani

    ( 1996 )

  • Parambarai

  • Parambarai

    ( 1996 )

  • Bada Baazigar

  • Bada Baazigar

    ( 1996 )

  • Kattumarakaran

  • Kattumarakaran

    ( 1995 )

  • Seethanam

  • Seethanam

    ( 1995 )

  • Periya Kudumbam

  • Periya Kudumbam

    ( 1995 )

  • Pasumponn

  • Pasumponn

    ( 1995 )

  • Chinna Vathiyar

  • Chinna Vathiyar

    ( 1995 )

  • Mr. Madras

  • Mr. Madras

    ( 1995 )

  • Srimathi Priyanka

  • Srimathi Priyanka

    ( 1994 )

  • Vietnam Colony

  • Vietnam Colony

    ( 1994 )

  • Priyanka

  • Priyanka

    ( 1994 )

  • Duet

  • Duet

    ( 1994 )

  • Jalli Kattu Kalai

  • Jalli Kattu Kalai

    ( 1994 )

  • Rajakumaaran

  • Rajakumaaran

    ( 1994 )

  • Dharma Seelan

  • Dharma Seelan

    ( 1993 )

  • Uzhavan

  • Uzhavan

    ( 1993 )

  • Maravan

  • Maravan

    ( 1993 )

  • Utthama Raasa

  • Utthama Raasa

    ( 1993 )

  • Chinna Maaplai

  • Chinna Maaplai

    ( 1993 )

  • Senthamizh Paattu

  • Senthamizh Paattu

    ( 1992 )

  • Naangal

  • Naangal

    ( 1992 )

  • Chinnavar

  • Chinnavar

    ( 1992 )

  • Naalaya Seithi

  • Naalaya Seithi

    ( 1992 )

  • Nangal

  • Nangal

    ( 1992 )

  • Pandithurai

  • Pandithurai

    ( 1992 )

  • Gunehgar

  • Gunehgar

    ( 1992 )

  • Vetrikkarangal

  • Vetrikkarangal

    ( 1991 )

  • Kumbakarai Thangaiah

  • Kumbakarai Thangaiah

    ( 1991 )

  • Thalatu Kekuthamma

  • Thalatu Kekuthamma

    ( 1991 )

  • Chinna Thambi

  • Chinna Thambi

    ( 1991 )

  • Hawai Dhamaka

  • Hawai Dhamaka

    ( 1991 )

  • Urudhi Mozhi

  • Urudhi Mozhi

    ( 1990 )

  • Raja Kaiye Vacha

  • Raja Kaiye Vacha

    ( 1990 )

  • Kavalukku Kettikaran

  • Kavalukku Kettikaran

    ( 1990 )

  • Sathya Vaakku

  • Sathya Vaakku

    ( 1990 )

  • My Dear Marthandan

  • My Dear Marthandan

    ( 1990 )

  • Anjali

  • Anjali

    ( 1990 )

  • Arangetra Velai

  • Arangetra Velai

    ( 1990 )

  • Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu

  • Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu

    ( 1990 )

  • Sharabi Ki Kahani Aurat Ki Zubani

  • Sharabi Ki Kahani Aurat Ki Zubani

    ( 1990 )

  • Pillaikkaga

  • Pillaikkaga

    ( 1989 )

  • Varam

  • Varam

    ( 1989 )

  • Ninaivu Chinnam

  • Ninaivu Chinnam

    ( 1989 )

  • Ponnu Pakka Poren

  • Ponnu Pakka Poren

    ( 1989 )

  • Vetri Vizha

  • Vetri Vizha

    ( 1989 )

  • Nalaya Manithan

  • Nalaya Manithan

    ( 1989 )

  • Kaliyugam

  • Kaliyugam

    ( 1988 )

  • Annanagar Mudhal Theru

  • Annanagar Mudhal Theru

    ( 1988 )

  • Mupperum Deviyar

  • Mupperum Deviyar

    ( 1988 )

  • Raththa Dhanam

  • Raththa Dhanam

    ( 1988 )

  • Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam

  • Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam

    ( 1988 )

  • Manamagale Vaa

  • Manamagale Vaa

    ( 1988 )

  • En Uyir Kannamma

  • En Uyir Kannamma

    ( 1988 )

  • Dharmathin Thalaivan

  • Dharmathin Thalaivan

    ( 1988 )

  • Agni Natchathiram

  • Agni Natchathiram

    ( 1988 )

  • En Thangachi Padichava

  • En Thangachi Padichava

    ( 1988 )

  • Fireworks in My Heart

  • Fireworks in My Heart

    ( 1988 )

  • Guru Sishyan

  • Guru Sishyan

    ( 1988 )

  • Urimai Geetham 1988

  • Urimai Geetham 1988

    ( 1988 )

  • Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye

  • Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye

    ( 1988 )

  • Anjatha Singam

  • Anjatha Singam

    ( 1987 )

  • Kavalan Avan Kovalan

  • Kavalan Avan Kovalan

    ( 1987 )

  • Megam Karuththirukku

  • Megam Karuththirukku

    ( 1987 )

  • Chinna Poove Mella Pesu

  • Chinna Poove Mella Pesu

    ( 1987 )

  • Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi

  • Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi

    ( 1987 )

  • Ivargal Varungala Thoongal

  • Ivargal Varungala Thoongal

    ( 1987 )

  • Poo Poova Poothirukku

  • Poo Poova Poothirukku

    ( 1987 )

  • Anand

  • Anand

    ( 1987 )

  • Saadhanai

  • Saadhanai

    ( 1986 )

  • Palaivana Rojakkal

  • Palaivana Rojakkal

    ( 1986 )

  • Aruvadai Naal

  • Aruvadai Naal

    ( 1986 )

  • Nambinar Keduvathillai

  • Nambinar Keduvathillai

    ( 1986 )

  • Prema Mayam

  • Prema Mayam

    ( 1985 )

  • Nermai

  • Nermai

    ( 1985 )

  • Nam Iruvar

  • Nam Iruvar

    ( 1985 )

  • Raja Rishi

  • Raja Rishi

    ( 1985 )

  • Kanni Raasi

  • Kanni Raasi

    ( 1985 )

  • Aduthathu Albert

  • Aduthathu Albert

    ( 1985 )

  • Neethiyin Nizhal

  • Neethiyin Nizhal

    ( 1985 )

  • Puthiya Sangamam

  • Puthiya Sangamam

    ( 1984 )

  • Vamsa Vilakku

  • Vamsa Vilakku

    ( 1984 )

  • Thiruppam

  • Thiruppam

    ( 1984 )

  • Tharasu

  • Tharasu

    ( 1984 )

  • Simha Soppanam

  • Simha Soppanam

    ( 1984 )

  • Iru Methaigal

  • Iru Methaigal

    ( 1984 )

  • Ezhuthata Sattaangal

  • Ezhuthata Sattaangal

    ( 1984 )

  • Charitra Nayakan

  • Charitra Nayakan

    ( 1984 )

  • Pozhudhu Vidinjaachchu

  • Pozhudhu Vidinjaachchu

    ( 1984 )

  • Nyayam

  • Nyayam

    ( 1984 )

  • Soorapuli

  • Soorapuli

    ( 1983 )

  • Neethipathi

  • Neethipathi

    ( 1983 )

  • Mridanga Chakravarthi

  • Mridanga Chakravarthi

    ( 1983 )

  • Soorakkottai Singakkuutti

  • Soorakkottai Singakkuutti

    ( 1983 )

  • Raagangal Maruvathillai

  • Raagangal Maruvathillai

    ( 1983 )

  • Vellai Roja

  • Vellai Roja

    ( 1983 )

  • Sandhippu

  • Sandhippu

    ( 1983 )

  • Sumangali

  • Sumangali

    ( 1983 )

  • Muthu engal sothu

  • Muthu engal sothu

    ( 1983 )

  • Adhisayappiravigal

  • Adhisayappiravigal

    ( 1982 )

  • Lottery Ticket

  • Lottery Ticket

    ( 1982 )

  • Sangili

  • Sangili

    ( 1982 )

  • Kozhi Koovuthu

  • Kozhi Koovuthu

    ( 1982 )

  • Mohabbat Zindagi Hai

  • Mohabbat Zindagi Hai

    ( 1966 )

  • Solva Saal

  • Solva Saal

    ( 1958 )
Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Prabhu AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Actor

  • The Cinema Express Awards, IN for Best Actor - 1988 Fireworks in My Heart
  • Special Prize for Best Actor

  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Special Prize for Best Actor - 2002 Charlie Chaplin
  • Best Actor

  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 1991 Chinna Thambi
Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

PRABHU NEWS

Tamil actors attend Saranya Ponnavan's duaghter's wedding reception.

Suriya, Dhanush, Vijay Sethupathi and Mani Ratnam unite at Saranya Ponvannan's daughter's wedding reception, see video

February 09, 2026 4:20 pm

The wedding reception of the younger daughter of beloved stars Saranya Ponvannan and Ponvannan, transformed into a glittering reunion of Tamil cinema's finest.

Kalyan Jewelers

Katrina Kaif, Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Tovino Thomas, Naga Chaitanya others embrace the festive spirit as they attend Navratri celebrations in Kochi. Watch

October 04, 2024 8:30 pm

South stars, including Naga Chaitanya, Tovino Thomas, Dileep, Kavya Madhavan, Anna Ben, Anarkali Marikar, and Prabhu, among others, also attended the Navratri celebrations hosted by the Kalyanaraman family in Kochi.

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Actor Prabhu overwhelmed by Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa's gesture to honour Sivaji Ganesan

August 26, 2015 8:34 pm

Prabhu, said he and his family were touched by the announcement of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa to construct a memorial in honour of his late father Sivaji Ganesan.

Life of Pi gets another life at IISER,this time on stage

Life of Pi gets another life at IISER,this time on stage

March 13, 2013 1:01 am

Pi is depicted as a girl in search of her identity.

Stars of the 1980s reunite

September 17, 2010 4:56 pm

Evergreen 80s,organised by Suhasini Maniratnam and hosted by Lissy Priyadarshan,saw the 1980s stars reunite for the second time.

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