T. P. Gajendran (1955 – 5 February 2023) was an Indian

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and actor who played minor roles. He directed more than 15 films and acted in more than 100 films. He was the son of Tuticorin MR.Perumal. Actress

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, his sister-in-law, helped with his upbringing.

Career

T.P. Gajendran worked as an assistant director to K. Balachander and Visu. He made his debut as an actor in the film ''

Dowry Kalyanam ''Dowry Kalyanam'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film, directed by Visu and produced by S. Suseela. The film stars Visu, Vijayakanth, Srividya, S. Ve. Shekher and Viji. It is based on Visu's play ''Dowry Kalyana Vaibhogame''. T ...

'' (1983). In 1988, he made his directorial debut with the film ''

Veedu Manaivi Makkal ''Veedu Manaivi Makkal'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language Drama (film and television), drama film directed by T. P. Gajendran in his directorial debut. The film stars Visu, K. R. Vijaya, Pandiyan (actor), Pandiyan and Seetha (a ...

''. In the early 2000s, Gajendran directed a series of medium-budget family comedy drama films featuring

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in titular lead roles. These include ''

Budget Padmanabhan ''Budget Padmanabhan'' is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by T. P. Gajendran. The film stars Prabhu and Ramya Krishnan. It won first place in the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Family Film. Plot When he was a young boy ...

'' (2000), ''

Middle Class Madhavan ''Middle Class Madhavan'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by T. P. Gajendran. The film stars Prabhu and Abhirami, while Vadivelu, Vivek, Manivannan and others in supporting roles. The film explores th ...

'' (2001), and ''

Banda Paramasivam ''Banda Paramasivam'' is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by T. P. Gajendran and produced by P. T. Selvakumar. The film stars Prabhu, Kalabhavan Mani, Abbas, Rambha, Abhinayashree, and Monica while Manivannan, Vinu Chakravar ...

'' (2003), while a fourth film ''Aasai Vachen Unmele'' was shelved after a few schedules. He also attempted to make a Hindu devotional film, owing to the trend in

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cinema during 2001, but ''Karppoora Naayagi'' featuring Roja and

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was later shelved. In 2015, he was chosen as the president of Cinema Technicians Association (CTA).

Death

Gajendran died on 5 February 2023, at age 68.Tamil actor-director TP Gajendran passes away
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Filmography

As director

;Films

As actor

;Television *'' My Dear Bootham'' * 2009–2012: '' Idhayam''

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Gajendran T. P. 1955 births 2023 deaths Tamil male actors Film directors from Tamil Nadu Tamil film directors Indian male film actors Tamil comedians 21st-century Indian people Male actors from Tamil Nadu Indian male comedians 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors