Thilak Raj (April 5, 1943 – May 7, 2021) was an Indian actor. Also known as Kalthoon Thilak, he was known for playing supporting roles in Tamil films as an antagonist. His breakthrough performance came in the film, '' Kalthoon'' (1981), following which he adapted the film's title in his stagename.

Career

Thilak began his career in the Tamil film industry as an assistant editor at AVM Studios and had worked on 24 films. He began experimenting as an actor through appearances in

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's drama troupe. Thilak went on to act in over 70 films, including ''Thayilla Kuzhandhai'' (1976), ''Per Solla Oru Pillai'' (1978) and ''

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'' (1979), often appearing as arrogant villainous characters. In the latter, he portrayed the son of T. K. Bhagavathi's character, who ill treats the character portrayed by

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. He garnered acclaim for his role in Sundarrajan's '' Kalthoon'' (1981), featuring as the son of

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and

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's characters. In the 2010s, he worked as an actor in Tamil television serials.

Filmography

;Films * ''

Vellikizhamai Viratham ''Vellikizhamai Viratham'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language devotional film, directed by R. Thyagarajan and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar under Dhandayudhapani Films. The film stars Sivakumar, Jayachitra and Jayasudha, alo ...

'' (1974) * ''Tiger Thathachari'' (1974) * ''

Apoorva Raagangal ''Apoorva Raagangal'' (; ) is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. It stars Kamal Haasan, Sundarrajan, Srividya and Jayasudha, while Nagesh and Rajinikanth, in his feature film debut, ...

'' (1975) * ''Thayilla Kuzhandhai'' (1976) * ''

Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu ''Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu'' () is a 1976 Indian Tamil language film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Sujatha. It is based on the novel of the same name written by Pushpa Thangadorai. The film was release ...

'' (1976) * ''Per Solla Oru Pillai'' (1978) * ''

'' (1979) * '' Kalthoon'' (1981) * ''

Per Sollum Pillai ''Per Sollum Pillai'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, starring Kamal Haasan, Raadhika, Manorama, K. R. Vijaya and Raveendran. It is loosely based on the 1960 film ''Padikkadha Medhai'', these both ...

'' (1987) * ''

Kai Naattu ''Kai Naattu'' is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film directed by V.C.Guhanathan and produced by D. Ramanaidu, starring Raghuvaran in lead role, supported by Shantipriya and Mucherla Aruna. Plot ''Kai Naattu'' is the story of a goonda who alw ...

'' (1988) * ''Aavathellam Pennale'' (1990) * ''

Velai Kidaichuduchu ''Velai Kidaichuduchu'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language crime action film written and directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Sathyaraj and Gautami. It was released on 15 August 1990. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Assembly Rowdy'' (1991), in ...

'' (1990) * ''

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'' (1991) ;Television *''Gopuram'' *''Athipookkal''

Death

Thilak died of

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during the

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on 7 May 2021.

References

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