Gowtham Sundararajan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Padmanabhan |
| Other names | Raja, Major Gowtham |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse | Kokila (m.1995–present) |
| Children | Dhruva(b.2000) |
| Parent |
|
Gowtham Sundararajan is an Indian actor and choreographer who has worked on Tamil-language films and in television dramas.[1]
Career
Gowtham Sundararajan was born to Tamil actor Major Sundarrajan and Shyamala in Madras, Tamil Nadu. He studied at Vivekananda College and graduated in 1989, before attempting to make a breakthrough in the film industry by appearing in item numbers, featuring in various projects including K. Balachander's Azhagan (1990). He married Kokila Hariram in September 1996.[2] In 1998, along with his wife, he founded the Academy of Modern Dance, Chennai's first formal Western dance school.[3] The pair also worked on choreographing for films, with their biggest venture being their first film, the Kamal Haasan-starrer Aalavandhan (2001). They continued to work on other film projects including the incomplete R. Madhavan-Jyothika starrer Acham Thavir, which they travelled to Syria to shoot.[4]
Gowtham then began a career in acting, notably starring as one of Tamizhselvan's aides in Mani Ratnam's Iruvar (1997). As an actor, he mostly appeared in the films of Sundar C. and Arjun Sarja. His inability to make it as a leading actor in films, saw him also pursue a career in television while appearing in supporting roles in films. He turned producer alongside Sundar C for the film, Ainthaam Padai (2009).[5]
In 2016, his first directorial project, Kannula Kaasa Kattappa starring Aravind Akash, Ashwathy Warrier and Chandini Tamilarasan, was released.[6]
Selected filmography
- Actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Kathai Kathaiyam Kaaranamam | Dancer in "Kathai Kathayam" song | |
| 1991 | Azhagan | Theatre artiste | Dancer in "Kozhi Koovum" song |
| 1992 | Vaaname Ellai | ||
| 1992 | Naalaya Theerpu | Rocky | |
| 1993 | Karpagam Vanthachu | Raja | |
| 1994 | Thai Maaman | Folk dancer | Dancer in "Enge Kula Saamy" song |
| 1994 | Jaihind | ||
| 1997 | Iruvar | Elango | |
| 1997 | Sishya | Gowtham | |
| 1997 | Thedinen Vanthathu | ||
| 2002 | Ezhumalai | ||
| 2004 | Giri | ||
| 2004 | Udhaya | David John | |
| 2006 | Pattiyal | Azhagu | |
| 2009 | Thee | ||
| 2010 | Nagaram Marupakkam | ||
| 2012 | Maasi | ||
| 2014 | Aadama Jaichomada | Naattamai | |
| 2014 | Jaihind 2 | ||
| 2014 | Aranmanai | ||
| 2015 | Aambala | ||
| 2016 | Kannula Kaasa Kattappa | ||
| 2018 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Assistant Commissioner | |
| 2019 | Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven | Prakash's brother | |
| 2019 | Kee | ||
| 2020 | Ponmagal Vandhal | Police officer | Cameo appearance in song "Pookalin Parvai" |
| 2022 | Vikram | Veerapandian | |
| 2023 | Jigiri Dosthu |
- Director
- Kannula Kaasa Kattappa (2016)
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2000 | Marmadesam - Iyanthira Paravai | Valarinathan | Sun TV |
| 2005–2006 | Selvi | ||
| 2006–2008 | Lakshmi | ||
| 2010–2012 | Chellamay | ||
| 2017 | Nandini | ||
| 2022–2023 | Jamelaa | Haneefa | Colors Tamil |
References
- ↑ "Potpourri of titbits about Tamil cinema - Major Sundarrajan". Kalyanamalai Magazine. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ↑ "The Hindu : Anchored to success". thehindu.com. Archived from the original on 9 March 2003. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ↑ Hemalatha Raghupathi. "Avant garde dance teachers". Chennai: Education World Online. Archived from the original on 1 January 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ↑ "- YouTube". www.youtube.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ↑ "Major Sundararajanan's son into production - Tamil News". www.indiaglitz.com. 18 July 2007. Archived from the original on 27 February 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ↑ "'I Wanted to Play Role of a Slum Dweller'".
External links