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(Redirected from Motta Rajendran) Indian stunt double, actor (born 1957)

Rajendran
Raasendran at the Vilaasam Press Meet
Born (1957-06-01) 1 June 1957 (age 67)
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesNaan Kadavul Raasendran, Mottai Raasendran
Occupations
Years active1978–present

A. Rajendran (born 1 June 1957) credited as Mottai Rajendran or Naan Kadavul Rajendran, is an Indian stunt double and actor working mainly in Tamil cinema. He debuted in 2003 with the Tamil film Pithamagan and has worked as a stunt double in over 500 South Indian films since then. He played the role of a villain in Naan Kadavul (2009) which won huge critical acclaim and fetched him the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain. Since then, he has continued to play villainous and later humorous supporting characters in a number of Tamil films. He is noted for his rough voice and alopecia universalis, which he claims was the result of coming into contact with industrial waste during a stunt sequence.

Career

Rajendran began his film career working as a stunt double in hundreds of south Indian films mostly in Tamil.

He played a small but significant role in Pithamagan (2003) and made his full-fledged acting debut as a villain in Naan Kadavul (2009). His performance as a cruel leader who tortures beggars earned critical acclaim with a critic noting that he is "menacing and loathsome". Following his villainous comedy role in Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010), he says he was typecast in similar roles. His appearance as a killer who dons the garb of a woman in Thirudan Police (2014) was appreciated by critics as "the ultimate showstealer and his already popular lady makeover clinches it big time". His first release in 2015 was Darling, where he appeared as the ghostbuster Ghost Gopal Varma. The Times of India wrote, "His bald head, thin figure and sandpapery voice make him effective for both villainous and comical roles but from the screams and whistles that his character gets, it is clear that he has made much more impact as a comedian". His second release of the year was Ivanuku Thannila Gandam (2015), where he appeared as a murderer. Before its release, Rajendran's presence in the film's promotional videos received a positive response. The film was released to negative reviews, though Rajendran's performance was appreciated by critics, one of whom noted that "the film belongs to Rajendran as he comes out with his trademark dialogue delivery and carries the entire film".

Filmography

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released

Tamil films

List of Rajendran Tamil film credits
Year Title Role Notes
1991 Rudhra Henchman Uncredited role
1992 Amaran Henchman Uncredited role
Thambi Pondatti Henchman Uncredited role
Thirumathi Palanisamy Henchman Uncredited role
1993 Gentleman Henchman Uncredited role
1995 Puthiya Aatchi Henchman Uncredited role
2003 Lesa Lesa Deva's friend Uncredited role
Pithamagan Prison Warden Uncredited role
2005 Thotti Jaya Henchman Uncredited role
2006 Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu Henchman in 'Karka Karka' song Uncredited role
Thalaimagan Fighter
2007 Thee Nagar Henchman
2009 Naan Kadavul Thandavan Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain
Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil
2010 Boss Engira Bhaskaran Velpandi
Baana Kaathadi Gang Leader
Uthamaputhiran Velu
Milaga Rajendran
Thambi Arjuna Mani
2011 Ilaignan Kaalia
Rowthiram Local Goon
Thambikottai Amirthalingam
Velayudham A local goon
Ambuli Gugan
2012 Varudangal 20 Annachi
Madha Gaja Raja Unreleased
2013 Samar
Kan Pesum Vaarthaigal Janani's uncle
Singam 2 Sahaayam
Pattathu Yaanai Hotel Owner
Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam Goolmaayi
Raja Rani Henry
Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara Painter Rajendran (Raj)
Maayai
2014 Kadhal Solla Aasai Verumpuli
Vilaasam
Thirudan Police Manickam
Vellaikaara Durai Rajendran
2015 Darling Ghost Gopal Varma
Ivanuku Thannila Gandam Mark
Kalakattam
Nannbenda "Scorpio" Shankar
Kanchana 2 Marudhu's henchman
Masss Ghost
Eli Kuruvi Manda Kumaru
Palakkattu Madhavan U.Santosh Kumar
Sakalakala Vallavan Inspector Muthukaruppan / Robot
Adhibar
49-O Advertisement director
Jippaa Jimikki
Naanum Rowdydhaan Rowdy Raja
Om Shanti Om Vavval Pandi
Vedalam "Kolkata" Kaali
Thiruttu Rail
2016 Peigal Jaakkirathai
Nayyapudai Baby Anaconda
Vaaliba Raja Ragendra
Theri P. Rajender Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil
Katha Solla Porom
Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran Ghost 'Motai' Guru
Enakku Innoru Per Irukku Maha
Jackson Durai Bradlee (Suruli)
Dhilluku Dhuddu Mani
Arthanari
Wagah PET Master
Yaanai Mel Kuthirai Sawaari
Remo Mohana Santhosh
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru Father Francis Rajendran
Atti
Veera Sivaji CBI officer
2017 Bairavaa Traffic police Motta Rajendran
Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal Karuppu Rock
Mupparimanam Himself Cameo
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva Supreme Star Subash
Bruce Lee Uncle of Abbas
Paambhu Sattai Water company owner
Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae Chairman
Thangaratham Malaichamy
Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan Mani / Rajhu
Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum Sultan Bhai
Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam Rajendran
Katha Nayagan Mike Maari
Neruppu Da MLA Kabali
Bayama Irukku Ajith
Pichuva Kaththi
Hara Hara Mahadevaki Spike
Mersal Health Minister
Brahma.com Vanagamudi
2018 Gulaebaghavali Annachi
Madura Veeran
Kalakalappu 2
Solli Vidava Narayana
Veera Jonty Rhodes
Kaathadi
Munthal
Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu Jack
Kaathiruppor Pattiyal
Mohana
Junga Durai Singam
Ghajinikanth Rajini's friend
Maniyaar Kudumbam Chellakilli
Kolamavu Kokila Alponse
Aaruthra Avudaiappan's assistant
Seema Raja Himself Special appearance
Nota Ramaswamy
Kalavani Mappillai Vanagamoodi
2019 Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven Loan collector
Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 Viji's uncle
Nethraa
Pettikadai
Pottu Thief
Boomerang Film producer
Sangathamizhan Kittappa
Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma Raju's father
Dharmaprabhu Shiva
Gorilla Saloon Owner
A1 CCTV Chidambaram
Jackpot Motta
Puppy
50/50 Pachai Kulandhai
2020 Time Enna Boss "Semma Singer" Judge / Mahatma Gandhi from Earth 36 Web series
Irandam Kuththu Swamiji
Naanga Romba Busy Corrupt Businessman
Biskoth Mottappa
Time Up
2021 Trip Anjaa Puli
Naanum Single Thaan Mr Love
Paris Jayaraj Guru
Michaelpatty Raja Naidu
Engada Iruthinga Ivvalavu Naala Nesamani
Call Taxi Kamal
Dikkiloona Mental Hospital Doctor
Pei Mama Sethupathi
MGR Magan Mattapparai
Anandham Vilayadum Veedu Worker
2022 Kundas
Kadamaiyai Sei Thief
Powder
Gurumoorthi Security Guard
Varalaru Mukkiyam Chris Gayle
Oh My Ghost
2023 Vaathi 'Bittu' Bhupathi
Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum Police
Pallu Padama Paathukka Ramesh
Kannitheevu
Ghosty Motta (Mental Hospital warden)
Ellaam Mela Irukuravan Paathuppan Superstar Rajeshkanth and alien (dual role)
Vimanam Balaraju
Rayar Parambarai Shanthamurthy
DD Returns Professor
Lockdown Diarie
Web
Kick
Japan Himself
80s Buildup Diamond thief
Sarakku
2024 Vadakkupatti Ramasamy Goon
Guardian Azhagu's brother-in-law
Yaavarum Vallavare Paandi
Aranmanai 4 Rathnam
The Boys Sundaram's uncle
Rathnam Mahesh
Thozhar CheGuevara Doctor Naveen
Chennai City Gangsters Memory Dass

Telugu films

List of Rajendran Telugu film credits
Year Title Role Notes
2004 Lakshmi Narasimha Henchman Uncredited
Gudumba Shankar Henchman Uncredited
Sakhiya
2005 Sri
2006 Kithakithalu Watermelon seller
2007 Athidi Henchman
2018 Chalo Senior Veeramuthu
2019 Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu Gopal Varma
2022 Sammathame Assistant of Music Director
F3 Gudivada Gurunatham
2023 Waltair Veerayya Gundu Mani
Sir 'Boothu' Bhushanam
Vimanam Balaraju

Malayalam films

List of Rajendran Malayalam film credits
Year Title Role Notes
1999 Tokyo Nagarathile Viseshangal Thug
2001 Randam Bhavam Goon
2002 Thandavam Shankar Das's Henchman Uncredited role
2016 Sivapuram
2018 Street Lights Manimaran
Odiyan Odiyan doppelgänger
2019 Love Action Drama SI Rajendran
Kamala Thoothukudi Raja
2024 Bad Boyz

Other language films

List of Rajendran other language film credits
Year Title Role Language Notes
2005 Insan Head of Cobra gang Hindi
2008 Ghajini Goon
2010 Naayaka Nagappa Kannada
2017 Kolara

References

  1. ^ "Stunt accident left him hairless – and with plenty of roles". The Times of India. 11 November 2016. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  2. ^ S. R. Ashok Kumar (5 December 2010). "My First Break". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 31 March 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
  3. "Stunt accident left him hairless – and with plenty of roles". The Times of India. 11 November 2016. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  4. பல ஆண்டுகள் ரகசியத்தை உடைத்த மொட்டை ராஜேந்திரன்!! [Rajendran breaks the secret for many years!]. Samayam Tamil (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Rajendran turns hot as comedian!". Sify. 31 March 2015. Archived from the original on 1 April 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  6. "Reality hits you hard – Naan Kadavul". The Hindu. 13 February 2009. Archived from the original on 16 July 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  7. "Thirudan Police Movie Review". Behindwoods.com. 14 November 2014. Archived from the original on 9 April 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  8. "Darling Movie Review". The Times of India. 15 January 2015. Archived from the original on 10 November 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  9. "Rajendran a Big Asset for Ivanuku Thannila Gandam". NDTV.com. 21 February 2015. Archived from the original on 23 September 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  10. "Review: Ivanuku Thanila Gandam". Sify. 12 March 2015. Archived from the original on 12 March 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  11. "Lesa Lesa Movie Scenes | Trisha reveals her past | Madhavan intro | Shaam". YouTube. 23 March 2018.
  12. "Pithamagan Tamil Full Movie | Vikram | Suriya | Bala | Laila | Sangeetha". Matinee Now Tamil. 21 May 2022. Event occurs at 1:15:11 – via YouTube.
  13. "Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 29 September 2009. Archived from the original on 1 October 2009. Retrieved 19 March 2023. The best villain award was given to Rajendran ('Naan Kadavul');
  14. "Rajendran- Best Actor in Supporting Role Male Nominee". Filmfare Awards. Archived from the original on 19 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  15. "Rajendran is Memory Dass in Vaibhav's Chennai City Gangsters". Cinema Express. 5 September 2024. Archived from the original on 22 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  16. kitakitalu full movie HD. Masked_Version. 27 January 2021. Event occurs at 26:05. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  17. Today, Telangana (19 May 2023). "Vimanam Teaser | Samuthirakani | Anasuya Bharadwaj | Meera Jasmine". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.

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