Thiyagu Biography

Thiyagu is an Indian actor and comedian who appears in Tamil films. He is the grandson of violinist Kumbakonam Rajamanickam Pillai. Thiyagu was born on February 5, 1958, in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. He is the son of T. N. Rajamanickam Pillai, a violinist, and R. Vijayalakshmi. Thiyagu studied at the Government Arts College in Kumbakonam.

Career

Thiyagu began his acting career in 1980 with the film Oru Thalai Ragam. He went on to play a variety of roles, including protagonists, antagonists, and comedians. He is known for his versatility and his ability to bring humor to any role.

Some of Thiyagu's notable films include:

Oru Thalai Ragam (1980)

Palaivana Solai (1982)

Jilla (2014)

Singam 2 (2013)

Vadhu Meengal (2017)

Personal life

Thiyagu is married to S. Usha and has two children. He is a member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) political party.

Thiyagu has won several awards for his work, including:

Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian (2000)

Vijaya Awards for Best Comedian (2001, 2002)

Cinema Express Awards for Best Comedian (2002)