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Actor

Sivaji Ganesan: Movies & Filmography

films
37
on screen
1952–1999
Career at a glance

Sivaji Ganesan's Career in Numbers

Sivaji Ganesan's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Sivaji Ganesan works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Parasakthi (1952) to Padayappa (1999), and the 1960s were the busiest decade.

Sivaji Ganesan Movies by Decade

  1. 1950s 3
  2. 1960s 18
  3. 1970s 7
  4. 1980s 5
  5. 1990s 4

The 1960s were Sivaji Ganesan's busiest decade, with 18 films.

Sivaji Ganesan Movies by Genre

  • Drama 23
  • Fantasy 3
  • Action 2
  • History 2
  • Romance 2
  • Comedy 2
  • Family 1
  • Thriller 1
  • Mystery 1

Drama is the genre Sivaji Ganesan has worked in most, with 23 films, ahead of fantasy (3).

Sivaji Ganesan Career Milestones

First film
Parasakthi 1952
Newest film
Padayappa 1999
37 credits

Sivaji Ganesan Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Sivaji Ganesan is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

  1. 1999 Padayappa (1999) movie poster Padayappa as Dharmalingam · Action
  2. 1997 Once More (1997) movie poster Once More as Ganesan · Family
  3. 1995 Pasumpon (1995) movie poster Pasumpon as Durairasu Thevar · Drama
  4. 1992 Thevar Magan (1992) movie poster Thevar Magan as Periya Thevar · Drama
  5. 1987 Jallikkattu (1987) movie poster Jallikkattu Drama
  6. 1986 Viduthalai (1986) movie poster Viduthalai as Inspector Rajasingam · Action
  7. 1985 Padikkadavan (1985) movie poster Padikkadavan as Rajasekhar · Drama
  8. 1985 Mudhal Mariyathai (1985) movie poster Mudhal Mariyathai as Malaichami · Drama
  9. 1984 Dhavani Kanavugal (1984) movie poster Dhavani Kanavugal as Captain Chidambaram · Drama
  10. 1979 Thirisoolam (1979) movie poster Thirisoolam Drama
  11. 1974 Thanga Padhakkam (1974) movie poster Thanga Padhakkam as S. P. Choudhry · Drama
  12. 1973 Gauravam (1973) movie poster Gauravam as Rajinikanth / Kannan · Drama
  13. 1973 Rajaraja Cholan (1973) movie poster Rajaraja Cholan as Rajaraja Cholan · History
  14. 1973 Bharatha Vilas (1973) movie poster Bharatha Vilas as Gopal · Drama
  15. 1972 Vasantha Maligai (1972) movie poster Vasantha Maligai as Anand · Drama
  16. 1970 Vietnam Veedu (1970) movie poster Vietnam Veedu Drama
  17. 1969 Sivandha Mann (1969) movie poster Sivandha Mann as Bharath · Thriller
  18. 1969 Deiva Magan (1969) movie poster Deiva Magan Drama
  19. 1968 Uyarndha Manidhan (1968) movie poster Uyarndha Manidhan Drama
  20. 1968 Thillana Mohanambal (1968) movie poster Thillana Mohanambal as Nadaswara Chakravarthi "Sikkal" Shanmugasundaram · Romance
  21. 1968 Galatta Kalyanam (1968) movie poster Galatta Kalyanam as Madhan · Comedy
  22. 1967 Ooty Varai Uravu (1967) movie poster Ooty Varai Uravu as Ravi · Drama
  23. 1967 Thiruvarutchelvar (1967) movie poster Thiruvarutchelvar Fantasy
  24. 1966 Saraswathi Sabatham (1966) movie poster Saraswathi Sabatham as Vidyapathi · Fantasy
  25. 1966 Motor Sundaram Pillai (1966) movie poster Motor Sundaram Pillai as Sundaram Pillai · Drama
  26. 1965 Thiruvilayadal (1965) movie poster Thiruvilayadal as Lord Shiva in Different Disguises · Fantasy
  27. 1965 Mahabharat (1965) movie poster Mahabharat as Karna · Drama
  28. 1964 Navarathiri (1964) movie poster Navarathiri as Widowder Arputhraj/Drunkard/Doctor Karunagaran/Gunman/Villager/Leper/Actor Sathyavaan Singaram/Commissioner Veerapan/Bridegroom Anand · Drama
  29. 1964 Puthiya Paravai (1964) movie poster Puthiya Paravai as Gopal · Romance
  30. 1964 Karnan (1964) movie poster Karnan as Karnan · Drama
  31. 1962 Bale Pandiya (1962) movie poster Bale Pandiya Comedy
  32. 1962 Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962) movie poster Parthal Pasi Theerum Drama
  33. 1961 Paava Mannippu (1961) movie poster Paava Mannippu as Ramu / Raheem · Drama
  34. 1961 Kappalottiya Thamizhan (1961) movie poster Kappalottiya Thamizhan as Va. Vu. Chidambaram Pillai · History
  35. 1959 Veerapandiya Kattabomman (1959) movie poster Veerapandiya Kattabomman as Veerapandiya Kattabomman · Drama
  36. 1954 Andha Naal (1954) movie poster Andha Naal as Rajan · Mystery
  37. 1952 Parasakthi (1952) movie poster Parasakthi as Gunasekaran · Drama
FAQ

Sivaji Ganesan: Questions & Answers

How many movies Sivaji Ganesan has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Sivaji Ganesan been in?

Sivaji Ganesan is credited on 37 films, from 1952 to 1999. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Sivaji Ganesan's newest movie?

The most recent film on Sivaji Ganesan's filmography is Padayappa (1999), in the role of Dharmalingam.

The Best Sivaji Ganesan Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 37 credits.

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