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Silambarasan Tesingu Rajendar

シルアンバラサン・テシン・ラジェンダル

Silambarasan Tesingu Rajendar

Aliases: Simbu / STR / S. T. R. / Ātman

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1984-02-03 (Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India)
Nationality
Indian
Languages
Tamil, English
Religion
Hinduism
Residence History
Chennai, India

Career

Occupations
Actor, Filmmaker, Playback singer, Musician, Voice actor
Active Years
1984-2024
Nominations
Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil (Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, 2010), Vijay Award for Best Actor (Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, 2010)

Education

Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai
Higher Secondary
Degree: Matriculation
Country: India
Loyola College, Chennai
Country: India

Awards

Edison Award for Best Actor
2010
Work: Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
Organization: Edison Awards
Result: Winner
Edison Award for Best Actor
2016
Work: Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada
Organization: Edison Awards
Result: Winner
SIIMA Award for Best Male Playback Singer (Telugu)
2014
Work: Baadshah
Category: Diamond Girl
Organization: SIIMA
Result: Winner
Kalaimamani
2006
Organization: Government of Tamil Nadu
Result: Winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Manmadhan

2004 Action Drama

A revenge-themed Tamil film that marked a turning point in Silambarasan's career.

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Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa

2010 Romance Drama

A romantic tale of an aspiring musician, considered a cult classic.

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Health

  • Obesity
    ~2020
    Lost over 30 kg, became vegetarian, learned Bharatanatyam, underwent personal transformation.

Legacy

Renowned in Tamil cinema as a versatile actor, director, and singer, recipient of multiple awards, with a career marked by ups and downs followed by a strong comeback.

Trivia

  • Eldest son of actor/director T. Rajendar.
  • Debuted as a child artist in his father's films.
  • Devout Hindu and ardent follower of Lord Shiva.
  • Underwent significant weight loss and lifestyle transformation in the 2020s.