Rajkumar Sethupathy is an Indian actor who acts predominantly in Malayalam and Tamil films. He has acted in 50 movies in both Malayalam and Tamil films. He started his film career in the Tamil film ''Soolam'', directed by M. Bhaskar, then with Mammotty in '' Thrishna'', a 1981 Malayalam film. He was one of the leading actors from 1982-1988.

Early life

Rajkumar was born in

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in a Royal family. He is the son of producer Shanmugha Rajeswara Sethupathi and Leelarani. Tamil actress Latha is his elder sister. He has completed 2 years of acting courses at South India Film Chambers.

Personal life

He married Tamil actress Sripriya in 1988. The couple has daughter Sneha and son Nagarjun.

Filmography

As an actor

Malayalam

* '' Thrishna'' (1981) * '' Poochasanyaasi'' (1981) * '' Parvathy'' (1981) as Mahendra Varma * ''

Aranjaanam ''Aranjaanam'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Venu and produced by P. K. Gopi. The film stars Shankar, Rajkumar, Subhashini and Sumalatha. The film has musical score and songs composed by K. J. Joy. Cast * Shan ...

'' (1982) as Rajesh * '' Aasha'' (1982) as Lal * '' Akrosham'' (1982) * '' Kazhumaram'' (1982) * '' Pooviriyum Pulari'' (1982) as Johny * '' Innalenkil Nale'' (1982) * '' Enikkum Oru Divasam'' (1982) as Hamsa * ''

Odukkam Thudakkam ''Odukkam Thudakkam'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Malayattoor Ramakrishnan and produced by M. O. Joseph. The film stars Ratheesh, Kalaranjini, Rajkumar and K. P. Ummer in the lead roles. The film has a musical score ...

'' (1982) * ''

Anuraagakkodathi ''Anuraagakkodathi'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hariharan and produced by Areefa Hassan. The film stars Shankar, Rajkumar, Ambika and Madhavi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Shankar as ...

'' (1982) as Ravi * '' Varanmaare Aavashyamundu'' (1983) * '' Rathilayam'' (1983) * '' Asthi'' (1983) as Krishnamoorthy * '' Bhookambam'' (1983) * '' Parasparam'' (1983) as Issac * '' Kattaruvi'' (1983) * '' Hello Madras Girl'' (1983) * ''

Onnu Chirikkoo ''Onnu Chirikku'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. G. Viswambharan. The film stars Mammootty, Swapna, Adoor Bhasi, Raj Kumar and Jalaja in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Johnson. Cast *Mammootty as Unnikr ...

'' (1983) as Raju * '' Mahabali'' (1983) * '' Thalaam Thettiya Thaarattu'' (1983) * '' Unni Vanna Divasam'' (1984) * '' Krishna Guruvaayoorappa'' (1984) * '' Thathamme Poocha Poocha'' (1984) * '' Vepraalam'' (1984) * ''

Vikatakavi ''Vikatakavi'' is a 1984 Malayalam film, written and directed by Hariharan. It stars Prem Nazir, Madhavi and Mammootty in the lead roles. The film's music has been composed by Devarajan, with lyrics by P. Bhaskaran.Karimbu'' (1984) * '' Poomadhathe Pennu'' (1984) as Anand * '' Karinagam'' (1985) * '' Ithramathram'' (1986) as Ravi * '' Bheekaran'' (1988) * '' Athirthikal'' (1988)

Tamil

* '' Soolam'' (1980) * '' Uchakattam'' (1980) * ''Kashmir Kadhali'' (1983) * ''Unmaigal'' (1983) * ''

Villiyanur Matha ''Villiyanur Matha'' is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by K. Thankappan. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. The movie was dubbed into Malayalam language as ''Lourde Mathavu''. Cast * Baby Anju *Rajkumar Sethupathy *Vinc ...

'' (1983) * '' Anbulla Rajinikanth'' (1984) * ''Chain Jayapal'' (1985) * '' Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum'' (1986) * '' Kadhal Parisu'' (1987)

Telugu

* '' Manasa Veena'' (1984)

As a producer

* '' Malini 22 Palayamkottai'' (2013) * '' Papanasam'' (2015) * '' Drushyam 2'' (2021)

References

*http://cinidiary.com/peopleinfo.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=4&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=R *https://web.archive.org/web/20111012211037/http://kalakkalcinema.com/tamil_news_detail.php?id=1142 *http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movieslist.php?a=4448

External links

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Rajkumar at MSI
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