Real Name: Prashanth Thiagarajan
Nickname: Prashanth
Height: 5.10 ft
Date of Birth: April 6, 1973
Age (2019): 51
Birth Place: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
School/College: Trinity College of Music, London
Education Qualification: Computer Graphics and Multimedia
- Father: T. Thiagarajan
- Mother: Shanthi Thiagarajan
- Wife: Grahalakshmi
Address: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Marital Status: Married
Debut: Tamil film "Vaigasi Poranthachu" (1990)
Biography:
Prashanth Thiagarajan, popularly known as Prashanth, is an esteemed Indian actor and businessman, predominantly working in Tamil cinema. He has also acted in Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam films. During the late 1990s, Prashanth was one of the most sought-after actors in South India. He has been honored with the Kalaimamani Award by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Born to actor-director Thiagarajan, Prashanth began his acting journey at the age of 17 with "Vaigasi Poranthachu" (1990). He subsequently appeared in notable films such as Balu Mahendra's "Vanna Vanna Pookkal" (1992), R. K. Selvamani's "Chembaruthi" (1992), K. Rushendra Reddy's "Tholi Muddhu" (1993), and Mani Ratnam's action-comedy "Thiruda Thiruda" (1993). Prashanth's career peaked with the success of Shankar's romantic comedy "Jeans" (1998), where he played a dual role alongside Aishwarya Rai. This film's success led him to significant projects in the late 1990s, such as "Kannedhirey Thondrinal" (1998), "Kaadhal Kavithai" (1998), "Jodi" (1999), "Parthen Rasithen" (2000), and "Piriyadha Varam Vendum" (2001).
Facts:
- Prashanth was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- His father, Thiagarajan, is a prominent actor, director, and producer in Tamil cinema. His grandfather, Peketi Sivaram, was an actor and director in Telugu and Kannada films.
- Prashanth's paternal cousin is actor Vikram.
- He debuted in "Vaikasi Poranthachu" in 1990 at the age of 17.
- He won the Best New Face award in 1990 for his role in "Vaikasi Poranthachu."
- Notable films include "Jeans" (1998), "Jodi" (1999), and "Enakku 20 Unakku 18" (2000). He has also appeared in Telugu films like "Arjun" (1996) and "Swayamvaram" (1999).
- Prashanth studied at the Trinity College of Music in London and is trained in karate and gymnastics.