Prithvi Rajan

Prithvi Rajan
Occupation Film actor
Years active 2006–present

Prithvi Rajan is a Tamil film actor, who has appeared in leading roles. He is the son of the veteran actor, Pandiarajan.

Career

He made his debut in Kaivantha Kalai directed by his father Pandiarajan and the film opened to average reviews from critics. A critic noted Prithvi Rajan "makes his debut, does a convincing job and has his father's mannerisms."[1] His next release, Naalaiya Pozhuthum Unnodu, a romantic love story featuring Karthika Adaikalam had a much lower key release and failed at the box office.[2] His next, Gemini Raghava's Vaidegi, also featured the same actress.[3]

During the making of Padhinettan Kudi Ellai Arambam, he was injured in a fire accident and suffered burn injuries. The film released in December 2011 with little publicity. His current project is Varatti, which features him alongside his brother Prem Rajan.[4]

Personal life

Prithvi Rajan is the second son of actor-director Pandiarajan. His elder brother Pallavarajan, had once announced a project starring Prithvi titled Eliyum Poonaiyum which never took off, while his younger brother Prem Rajan, is featuring in Prithvi's next film, Varatti.

He has also taken part in the Celebrity Cricket League representing the Chennai Rhinos, winning acclaim for his performances in the field.[5]

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2006 Kaivantha Kalai Kannan
2007 Naalaiya Pozhuthum Unnodu
2009 Vaidegi
2011 Padhinettan Kudi Ellai Arambam
2016 Varatti Filming
Vaaimai Filming

References

  1. "Kai Vandha Kalai Tamil Movie Review - cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes". Indiaglitz.com. 2006-06-13. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
  2. "Review - Naalaiya Pozhuthum Unnodu". Kollywood Today. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
  3. Gupta, Rinku. "Pandiarajan’s son on screen again". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
  4. "Pandiarajan’s Son Caught In Fire Accident - Pandiarajan - Prithvi - 18aam Kudi - Tamil Movie News". Behindwoods.com. 2011-01-07. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
  5. "Pandiarajan, the old man - Tamil Movie News". Indiaglitz.com. 2012-02-18. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
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