Palaniswamy Gounder (born 27 October 1941), better known by his stage name Sivakumar, is an Indian visual artist and former actor who has appeared in

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and television. He made his acting debut in '' Kaakum Karangal'' (1965) and has worked in 195 movies, predominantly in Tamil cinema. He has won three

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and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.

Career

He was a student of the Government College of Art & Craft in

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from 1959 to 1965. Palaniswamy made his acting debut in '' Kaakum Karangal'' (1965) with the actor S. S. Rajendran. Palaniswamy was renamed as Sivakumar when he entered the industry. Sivakumar’s notable movies include '' Saraswathi Sabatham'' (1966), '' Kandhan Karunai'' (1967), '' Thirumal Perumai'' (1968), '' Uyarndha Manithan'' (1968), '' Annakili'' (1976), '' Rosappu Ravikkaikari'' (1979) and the very famous K. Balachander’s '' Sindhu Bhairavi'' (1985). He won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil for the movies '' Rosappu Ravikkaikari'' (1979), and '' Vandichakkaram'' (1980) and a Lifetime Achievement Award – South (2007). He also was the recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor for '' Avan Aval Adhu'' (1980) and '' Agni Sakshi'' (1982). He proved to be a better bet to play the hero in melodramas '' Bhadrakali'' (1976), '' Vandichakkaram'' (1980), '' Indru Nee Naalai Naan'' (1983), '' Paasa Paravaigal'' (1988) or devotional tales '' Vellikizhamai Viratham'' (1974), '' Thaai Mookaambikai'' (1982) and romantic sagas '' Chittu Kuruvi'' (1978), '' Rosappu Ravikkaikari'' (1979) and '' Unnai Naan Santhithen'' 1984). He also played hero in many films which were adapted from novels like '' Manithanin Marupakkam'' (1986). After a successful career as a lead actor, Sivakumar proved his mettle as a character artist in films like '' Kadhalukku Mariyadhai'' (1997), '' Sethu'' (1999) and '' Poovellam Un Vaasam'' (2001). During his career, Sivakumar has co-starred with many leading Tamil actors, including M. G. Ramachandran,

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, Vijay, Vikram and Suriya. He acted in famous TV serials like '' Chithi'' and '' Annamalai'' alongside Radhika. In 2012, Sivakumar was honoured with the Jaya TV Lifetime Achievement Award at the Anna Centenary Library for his contributions to the Tamil film industry for over 40 years. Sivakumar has also ventured into public speaking, giving his opinion on various subjects, including

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theology. He has been praised for the fluency and style of his speeches.

Personal life

Sivakumar was born on 27 October 1941 in Coimbatore. He is married to Lakshmi Kumari. The couple have three children: two sons Suriya and Karthi, who are both actors; and a daughter Brindha, who is a playback singer. Sivakumar's elder daughter-in-law Jyothika is an actress. He is a devout

and a devotee of Murugan. He is also

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Filmography

Television

* ''Ethanai Manidhargal'' (1997) * ''Dhik Dhik Dhik'' (1999) * ''Kaveri'' (1999–2001) * '' Chithi'' (1999–2001) * '' Annamalai'' (2002–2005)

Writer

* '' Herova? Zerova?'' (2008; Short film)

Awards

Sivakumar is a three-time recipient of

and a two-time winner of Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. Filmfare Awards South * 1979 – Best Actor – Tamil for '' Rosaappo Ravikkai Kaari'' * 1980 – Best Actor – Tamil for '' Vandichakkaram'' * 2007 –

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Tamil Nadu State Film Awards * 1979 – Best Actor Award for ''Avan aval adhu'' * 1982 – Best Actor Award for '' Agni Sakshi'' Anna Centenary Library * 2012 – Lifetime Achievement Award Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards * 2015 – Norway Tamil Film Festival Kalaichigaram Award

Vijay Awards The Vijay Awards are presented by the Tamil television channel STAR Vijay to honour excellence in Tamil cinema. It has been given annually since 2006, with the latest—the 10th edition—of the award-giving ceremony having been held i ...

* 2018 – Vijay Award for Contribution to Tamil Cinema

References

External links

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B.Meenakshi Sundaram Story of Sivakumar's Love Affair with Yoga
{{Authority control 1941 births Living people Tamil male actors Male actors from Tamil Nadu Male actors in Tamil cinema Tamil Nadu State Film Awards winners Filmfare Awards South winners People from Coimbatore district 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Artists from Chennai