T. P. Gajendran (born 25 January 1955) is an Indian film director and actor[2] who plays minor roles.[3] He is the son of Tuticorin MR.Perumal.[4] Actress T. P. Muthulakshmi was his sister in law, also played huge role in his childhood upbringing[5]
T. P. Gajendran | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1955-01-25) 25 January 1955 (age 67) |
| Occupation | Actor, Director |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Children | Dhanalakshmi[1] |
In the early 2000s, Gajendran directed a series of medium-budget family comedy drama films featuring Prabhu in titular lead roles.[6][7] Budget Padmanabhan (2000), Middle Class Madhavan (2001) and Banda Paramasivam (2003) released in quick succession, while a fourth film Aasai Vachen Unmele was shelved after a few schedules.[8] He also attempted to make a Hindu devotional film, owing to the trend in Tamil cinema during 2001, but Karppoora Naayagi featuring Roja and Bhanupriya was later shelved.[9]
In 2015, he was chosen as the president of Cinema Technicians Association (CTA).[10]
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Veedu Manaivi Makkal | |
| 1988 | Enga Ooru Kavalkaran | |
| 1988 | Ganda Mane Makkalu | Kannada film |
| 1989 | Paandi Nattu Thangam | |
| 1989 | Enga Ooru Mappillai | |
| 1989 | Thaaya Thaarama | |
| 1990 | Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu | |
| 1990 | Pengal Veetin Kangal | |
| 1993 | Konjum Kili | |
| 1995 | Paattu Vaathiyar | |
| 1997 | Pasamulla Pandiyare | |
| 2000 | Budget Padmanabhan | |
| 2001 | Middle Class Madhavan | |
| 2003 | Banda Paramasivam | |
| 2007 | Cheena Thaana | Remake of Malayalam film CID Moosa |
| 2010 | Magane En Marumagane | |