Jayaprakash
| V. Jayaprakash | |
|---|---|
| Born |
V. Jayaprakash 14 June 1962 |
| Occupation | Film actor, film producer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Jayaprakash is an Indian film actor and producer. He ventured into film business in the early 2000s as a producer, making several films under his banner GJ Cinema and later turned actor, with Cheran's 2007 film, Mayakannadi. Subsequently performing a variety of supporting roles, he found more success as a character actor, with his most notable performances featuring in Pasanga,Moodar Koodam, Naadodigal, Yuddham Sei, Naan Mahaan Alla and Mankatha.[1]
Career
Acting
Jayaprakash hails from Sirkazhi. Before entering the film industry, he had worked in various fields such as dairy farming, petrol business, transport and billiards parlour.[2]
He started acting at age 45.[2] His first film was Mayakannadi in 2007, following which he received more acting assignments. His role as the village school teacher, Chokkalingam, in Company Production's critically acclaimed Pasanga is considered his breakthrough performance, for which he received accolades and several awards.[3] Apart from Pasanga, he played notable supporting roles in other commercially successful ventures such as Naadodigal, Vamsam, Naan Mahaan Alla, Bale Pandiya and Yudham Sei and Mankatha. He also appeared in Pandiraj's Marina.[4]
Producer
As a producer he has produced several films like Chellamae, April Maadhathil, Thavasi and many more under his GJ Cinema banner.[3] He hasn't starred in any of the film that he had produced.[5] Before starting GJ Cinema banner he produced films like Porkaalam and Gopala Gopala with M. Kajamaideen under Roja Combines. Both GJ cinema and Roja Combines have been closed down for long time.
Personal life
Jayaprakash has two sons, Niranjan and Dushyanth, who turned actors with the 2010 M. Sasikumar film Eesan.[5]
Filmography
As actor
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Maya Kannadi | Tamil | ||
| 2008 | Velli Thirai | Tamil | ||
| 2009 | Pasanga | Tamil | Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil Winner, Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Laadam | Vembuli | Tamil | ||
| Naadodigal | Pazhanivelraman | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Ranganathan | Tamil | |
| Thillalangadi | Tamil | |||
| Vamsam | Seenikannu Devar | Tamil | ||
| Naan Mahaan Alla | Prakasam | Tamil | Winner, Edison Award for Best Character Artist | |
| Vandae Maatharam | Tamil Malayalam | |||
| Ayyanar | Tamil | |||
| Bale Pandiya | Vannaiyar | Tamil | ||
| 2011 | Aadukalam | Tamil | ||
| Yuddham Sei | Dr. Judas | Tamil | ||
| Vaanam | Mansoor Khan | Tamil | ||
| Eththan | DK | Tamil | ||
| Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu | Tamil | |||
| Rowthiram | Udaya Murthy | Tamil | ||
| Sagakkal | Tamil | |||
| Uyarthiru 420 | Jagan Pattabhiraman | Tamil | ||
| Mankatha | Arumuga Chettiyar | Tamil | ||
| Muran | Devarajan | Tamil | ||
| Poraali | Doctor | Tamil | ||
| Rajapattai | Tamil | Special appearance | ||
| 2012 | Marina | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
| Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal | Dr. Rudhran | Tamil | ||
| Kazhugu | Ayya | Tamil | ||
| Mye | Tamil | |||
| Thiruvambadi Thamban | Kishore | Malayalam | ||
| Ustad Hotel | Narayanan Krishnan | Malayalam | ||
| Aarohanam | Tamil | |||
| 2013 | Samar | Joseph Kuriyan | Tamil | |
| Vatthikuchi | Gangariya | Tamil | ||
| Red Wine | Dr. Paul Alexander | Malayalam | ||
| Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Vishwanathan | Tamil | ||
| Ethir Neechal | J. Prakash | Tamil | ||
| Thulli Vilayadu | Samipillai | Tamil | ||
| Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer | Shwetha's father | Tamil | ||
| Moodar Koodam | Bhakthavatsalam | Tamil | ||
| Thagaraaru | Kandhuvatti Rajendran | Tamil | ||
| Pattam Pole | Ramanathan | Malayalam | ||
| Biriyani | Sampath | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | Pannaiyarum Padminiyum | Pannaiyar | Tamil | |
| Bramman | JK | Tamil | ||
| Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal | Pavithra's father | Tamil | ||
| Vallinam | Krishnamurthy | Tamil | ||
| Thegidi | Raghuram | Tamil | ||
| Naan Sigappu Manithan | Meera's father | Tamil | ||
| Thalaivan | Tamil | |||
| Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum | Dr.Subhash | Tamil | ||
| Pongadi Neengalum Unga Kaadhalum | Tamil | |||
| Nalanum Nandhiniyum | Duraipandi | Tamil | ||
| Run Raja Run | Prakash | Telugu | ||
| Megha | Jayakumar | Tamil | ||
| Vanavarayan Vallavarayan | Tamil | |||
| Yaan | Anwar Ali | Tamil | ||
| Poojai | Ramaswamy | Tamil | ||
| Lingaa | Corrupt government officer | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Kanchana 2 | Marudhu | Tamil | |
| JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai | Padmanabhan | Tamil | ||
| Yemito Ee Maaya | Telugu | |||
| Masss | Kothandaram Reddy | Tamil | ||
| Orange Mittai | Tamil | |||
| Indru Netru Naalai | Anu's Dad | Tamil | ||
| Thani Oruvan | Mahima's Dad | Tamil | ||
| Paayum Puli | Lakshmi Narayanan | Tamil | ||
| Eetti | Subramaniam | Tamil | ||
| Thanga Magan | Prakash Kumar | Tamil | ||
| Pasanga 2 | Tamil | Guest appearance | ||
| Vellaiya Irukiravan Poi Solla Maatan | Tamil | |||
| 2016 | Navarasa Thilagam | Tamil | ||
| Aagam | Tamil | |||
| Adida Melam | Tamil | |||
| Vaaliba Raja | Ramachandran | Tamil | ||
| Theri | Tamil | |||
Upcoming films
| Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idhu Namma Aalu | Tamil | Post-production | |
| Vaa Deal | Tamil | Delayed | |
| Ethiri En 3 | Tamil | Delayed | |
| Veyilodu Vilayadu | Tamil | Delayed | |
| Iruvar Ullam | Tamil | Delayed | |
| Nambiar | Tamil | Delayed | |
| Pesu | Tamil | Delayed | |
As producer
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1996 | Gopala Gopala |
| 1997 | Porkkaalam |
| 2001 | Thavasi |
| 2002 | April Maadhathil |
| 2003 | Julie Ganapathi |
| 2004 | Varnajaalam |
| Chellamae | |
| Neranja Manasu |
References
- ↑ "Events – Most Wanted – Jayaprakash". IndiaGlitz. 15 September 2010. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- 1 2 http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/actor-by-chance/article5693186.ece
- 1 2 Super Admin (27 May 2009). "Jayaprakash: Producer turns leading artiste!". Entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ↑ "Pandiraj's next is 'Marina' – Breaking News – Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 15 September 2011. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- 1 2 Raghavan, Nikhil (19 February 2011). "Itsy Bitsy". The Hindu (Chennai, India).