A. L. Azhagappan (born 18 September 1951) is an Indian actor and film producer in Tamil cinema. After making films he has made a career appearing in supporting roles as an actor. His sons A. L. Vijay and Udhaya also work in the film industry.
A. L. Azhagappan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 September 1951 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Film producer |
| Years active | 1998-Present |
| Children | A. L. Vijay, Udhaya |
Career
editHe was appointed President of Tamil Nadu Producers Council in 2004, and controversially threatened to sue television network Sun TV for showing clips of films.[1] Azhagappan's work was halted in June 2006, when he was arrested in a cheating case for failing to return money to the financier, Vishal Jain, for a film that never began production. The arrest was considered highly political as a result of Azhagappan's declining relationship with the then political supremo, Karunanidhi.[2]
Since 2010, Azhagappan has also worked in film as a supporting actor, notably winning award nominations for his negative role in M. Sasikumar's Easan (2010).
Filmography
editAs actor
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Easan | Deivanayagam | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Villain |
| 2014 | Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Guest appearance | |
| Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe | Kaleeshwaran | ||
| 2017 | Thiri | Anganan | |
| 2021 | Paramapadham Vilayattu | Kalingan | |
| 2023 | Thunivu | Chief Minister | |
| 2024 | Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithan | Minister Thavapunniyam |
As producer
edit- Ini Ellam Sugame (1998)
- Kalakalappu (2001)
- Saivam (2014)
- Idhu Enna Maayam (2015)
- Oru Naal Iravil (2016)
- Sometimes (2017)
- Vanamagan (2017)
References
edit- ^ "Tamil film producers to sue Sun Network". Hindustantimes.com. 23 February 2006. Archived from the original on 4 September 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ^ "A.L.Alagappan arrested!". Sify. 17 June 2006. Archived from the original on 16 June 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
External links
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