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This detailed information about T. Rajendar, his family, film career, political career, filmography, and contributions as an actor, composer, and playback singer. Here's a summary of the key details: ### Personal Information - **Full Name:** Vijay Thesingu Rajendar - **Also Known As:** T. R. - **Birthplace:** Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, India - **Residence:** Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - **Occupation:** Actor, film director, film producer, musician, cinematographer, film distributor, and politician. - **Spouse:** Usha Rajendar (former actress and producer) - **Children:** Three - Sons, Silambarasan and Kuralarasan, and a daughter, Ilakiya. ### Film Career - T. Rajendar is known for his unique style of acting, often performing as director, actor, songwriter, art director, production manager, and playback singer. - His films in the 1980s were highly successful, introducing several new faces who later became successful in South Cinema. - His style became predictable over time, leading to a decline in the popularity of his films. - He started his own web TV channel called 'Kural TV,' focusing on Tamil issues. ### Political Career - Rajendar founded the Thayaga Marumalarchi Kazhagam party in 1991 after being expelled from the DMK party. - He merged his party with the DMK in 1996 and later left to form the All India Latchiya Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in 2004. - He served as a Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from the Park Town constituency (1996–2001). ### Filmography - **Director and Producer:** - Notable films include “Oru Thalai Ragam“ (1980), “Mythili Ennai Kaathali“ (1986), “Enga Veetu Velan“ (1992), “Kadhal Azhivathillai“ (2002), “Veerasamy“ (2007). - **As Actor:** - Acted in films like “Sabash Babu“ (1993), “Kadhal Virus“ (2002), “Vallavan“ (2006), and “Kavan“ (2017). - **As Composer and Writer:** - Composed music and wrote lyrics for films such as “Kilinjalgal“ (1981), “Sattam Sirikkiradhu“ (1982), “Unakkaga Oru Roja“ (1985), and “Maaligai“ (2021). - **As Playback Singer:** - Sang in films like “Thangaikkor Geetham“ (1983), “Mythili Ennai Kaathali“ (1986), “Vallavan“ (2006), “Vaalu“ (2014), and “Mark Antony“ (2023). ### Political Affiliation - Initially affiliated with DMK, then founded and led different political parties, eventually supporting AIADMK in the 2006 Assembly elections. ### Additional Information - He is known for his ability to speak in rhyming sentences spontaneously and his passionate oratory style. - Apart from his film career, Rajendar is actively engaged in public interactions, especially discussing politics with common people through online platforms. This summary provides an overview of T. Rajendar's multifaceted career and contributions to the Tamil film industry and politics. #TR #simbu #yuvamusicchannel #tamil
