Pandu (actor)
Pandu is a Born: (February 19, 1947) Tamil film actor who has appeared in many comedy roles.[1] His brother Idichapuli Selvaraj had also previously appeared in films as a comedian.[2]
Pandu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pandu 19 February 1947 Komarapalayam, Namakkal District |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Years active | 1970, 1981 1988-present |
Career
After finishing his schooling, Pandu entered the College of Arts and Crafts in Chennai and nurtured an interest in creative art. Pandu made his acting debut in Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo joining his brother Idichapuli Selvaraj who had appeared in several films a comedian. He played a supporting role in Agathiyan's Kadhal Kottai portraying Ramasamy who accompanies Ajith Kumar in Rajasthan.
In 2013, he starred in Vellachi, which featured his son Pintu Pandu in a leading role.[3] He designed Tamil Nadu Tourism Logo Umbrella and got prize and appreciation. He designed the Two Leaves Party Logo under the instruction and supervision of AIADMK founder leader MGR
Away from films, in 1975 he started a brass and aluminium business in Chennai called Prapanj Unlimited. He runs it as a family business, with son Prabhu Panju in charge.[4] In 2014, he held an art exhibition alongside another son Panju Pandu.[5]
Selected filmography
Television
- 2007 : Dhinam Dhinam Deepavali
- 2014: Uravugal Sangamam
- 2015-2016: Sabitha Engira Sabapathi
- 2016: Valli - Natarajan
References
- Suresh Raja. "கில்லி பாண்டு". Vannathirai (in Tamil). pg. 58 - 60.CS1 maint: location (link)
- "Veteran Comedian No More - Comedian - Idichapuli Selvaraj - Dead - Pandu - Brother - Tamil Movie News". behindwoods.com.
- "Vellachi Movie Review {1/5}: Critic Review of Vellachi by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- "Name Boards and Metal Letters Manufacturer | Prapanj Unlimited, Chennai". IndiaMART.com.
- "Art With Alphabets". The New Indian Express.