Prabhu Ganesan is a famous Indian actor, entrepreneur and producer, primarily involved in the Tamil film industry. He is the son of famous actor Sivaji Ganesan.
In the late 1980s and 1990s, Prabhu became one of the leading actors in Tamil cinema, earning the nickname “Ilaya Thilagam”. His acting career spanned Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, and he appeared in more than 220 films, playing both lead and supporting roles.
he is Sangiri (1982) paved the way for him to showcase his talents in a variety of roles, eventually leading to his Chinna Thambi (1991), for which he won the Tamil Nadu State Award for Best Actor.
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- Full name: Prabhu Ganesan
- Date of Birth: December 25, 1956
- Age: 68
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: India
- Occupation: Actor, film producer
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches (177 cm)
- Parents: Sivaji Ganesan (father), Kamala Ganesan (mother)
- Siblings: Ramkumar Ganesan (brother)
- Spouse: Punita Prabhu
- Children: Vikram Prabhu (son), Ramkumar Prabhu (son)
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $20 million
Early life and education
Prabhu Ganesan was born on December 25, 1956 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is now 68 years old. He grew up in a family with deep roots in the Tamil film industry. His father, Sivaji Ganesan, is a legendary actor. Prabhu’s mother is Kamala. He has an elder brother named Ramkumar and two sisters, Shanti and Semoji.
After completing his schooling at Bishop Cotton Boys’ School in Bangalore, Prabhu became an executive film producer. He worked closely with his uncle and mentor VC Shanmugam, who stressed the importance of rigorously learning the filmmaking process.
This included tasks like arranging seats for artists. Before acting in films, Prabhu worked in films under Sivaji Productions, including his father’s 200th film, thirisulamwhich was the highest grossing Tamil film at the time of its release.
personal life
Prabhu married Puneesha in 1982 and they have two children, Vikram Prabhu and Aishwarya Prabhu. Actor Vikram Prabhu made his film debut in Kumki in 2012. While still married to Punitha, Prabhu was in a live-in relationship with actress Khushbu and married her on September 12, 1993. However, the couple decided to separate just four months after their marriage.
Profession
Prabhu’s father, Sivaji Ganesan, an actor, was initially reluctant to let Prabhu pursue a career in acting. However, as Prabhu started receiving offers from filmmakers, his father’s hesitations gradually faded.
Prabhu made his debut in CV Rajendran’s film Sangiri (1982), a remake of the Indian film Kalicharanin which he played a supporting role. He achieved commercial success in six films, including Pudya Sangaman and Kori Kuvotu.
Initially, Prabhu acted in several commercially successful films with his father. However, after his career took a downturn, he began to rethink the types of films he signed.
From 1986 to 1996, he chose his roles carefully and had success in the following films: Aruwadai Nar, Palaivana Rojakar, Guru Sishyan, Agni Nachatiram, N.Tangachi Padichawa, Chinna Thambiand Sentamir PatuHe also won the Best Picture in the Movie Awards N.Tangachi Padichawa.
Awards
- Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor (1988, 1993)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil (1993)
- Film Express Award for Best Actor (1993)
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards (2005)
- Edison Award for Best Supporting Actor (2014)
net worth
Prabhu’s current net worth is estimated to be $20 million.
dispute
In 1979, Prabhu was accused of attempting to commit suicide by shooting himself, but the Madras High Court dismissed the case. Prabhu denied attempting suicide, explaining that he was cleaning his father’s gun and accidentally shot himself. He felt distressed after hearing the gunshot, but fortunately, he did not suffer any serious injuries.
social media
- Instagram: @prabhu_actor
- Twitter: @PrabhuG_offl
Filmography
- Sangiri
- En Uil Tozan
- Chinna Thambi
- Vasool Raja MBBS
- Toza
- Asuran
