S. N. Vasanth
Indian actor
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S. N. Vasanth was an Indian actor who acts mostly in Tamil films and soap operas. The actor was introduced into the Tamil film world by director Bharathi Vasu in the hit film Mella Pesungal. The title of the film became a prefix to his name and he was affectionately called as "Mella Pesungal Vasanth" in the Industry. Vasanth was the president of the 'Chinnathirai Nadigar Sangam' for a considerable period of time. S. N. Vasanth died from a heart attack on may 2009 [1][2] He was a relative of actor Radha Ravi.[3]
S. N. Vasanth | |
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| Born | 1 January 1957 |
| Died | 14 May 2009 (aged 52) |
| Other name | Mella Pesungal Vasanth |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1983-2009 |
Career
Studied at Adyar Film Institute. He made his debut as an actor in the year 1983 with the movie Mella Pesungal. He has acted in several films including Pulan Visaranai, Moondravadhu Kann, Pudhalvan. He has acted in DD Podhigai Doordarshan television and some private television serials. On 2 November 2003, he started the Chinnathirai Nadigar Sangam [4] Association for the development of TV serial actors.
Filmography
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Mella Pesungal | ||
| Thandikkappatta Nyayangal | |||
| 1984 | Sanga Natham | ||
| Ithu Ilavenirkalam | |||
| 1985 | Nermai | ||
| 1986 | Palaivana Rojakkal | ||
| 1987 | Neethikku Thandanai | ||
| Krishnan Vandhaan | |||
| Theertha Karaiyinile | |||
| Kudumbam Oru Kovil | |||
| Aval Mella Sirithal | |||
| 1988 | Varasudochadu | Telugu film; Remake of Theertha Karaiyinile | |
| Kalicharan | |||
| Paadatha Thenikkal | |||
| 1989 | Dravidan | ||
| Rajadhi Raja | |||
| Poruthathu Pothum | |||
| 1990 | Pulan Visaranai | ||
| Avalkkoru Janmam Koodi | Malayalam; Dubbed in Tamil as Athiradi Abilasha | ||
| 1991 | Sami Potta Mudichu | ||
| 1992 | Thalaivasal | ||
| Chinna Marumagal | |||
| Naalaya Seidhi | |||
| Samundi | |||
| 1993 | Ezhai Jaathi | ||
| Moondravadhu Kann | |||
| Gokulam | |||
| Amaravathi | |||
| 1994 | Veeramani | ||
| 1995 | Mannai Thottu Kumbidanum | ||
| 1997 | Pudhalvan | ||
| Surya Vamsam | Chandran | ||
| 2000 | Kadhal Rojavae | ||
| 2009 | Yavarum Nalam |
Television
| Year | Title | Channel |
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| 1997 | Mangai | Sun TV |
| 1998 | Akshaya | |
| 1999 | Kudumbam | |
| 2000 | Pushpanjali | |
| Nimmathi Ungal Choice V - Manasatchi | ||
| Anbu Manam | ||
| Amma | ||
| 2003 | Avalum Penthane | |
| 2007 | Naanayam | |
| 2008 | Avalukendru Oru Manam | Zee Tamil |
| Muthal Manaivi - (Short Film) | ||
