S. N. Vasanth
S. N. Vasanth was an Indian actor who acts mostly in Tamil films and soap operas. The actor was introduced into the Tamil film world by director Bharathi Vasu in the hit film Mella Pesungal. The title of the film became a prefix to his name and he was affectionately called as "Mella Pesungal Vasanth" in the Industry. Vasanth was the president of the 'Chinnathirai Nadigar Sangam' for a considerable period of time. S. N. Vasanth died from a heart attack on may 2009 [1][2] He was a relative of actor Radha Ravi.[3]
S. N. Vasanth | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 January 1957 |
| Died | 14 may 2009 ( age 52 ) Chennai , Tamil Nadu |
| Other names | Mella Pesungal Vasanth |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1983-2009 |
Career
Studied at Adyar Film Institute. He made his debut as an actor in the year 1983 with the movie Mella Pesungal. He has acted in several films including Pulan Visaranai, Moondravadhu Kann, Pudhalvan. He has acted in DD Podhigai Doordarshan television and some private television serials. On 2 November 2003, he started the Chinnathirai Nadigar Sangam [4] Association for the development of TV serial actors.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Mella Pesungal | ||
| 1983 | Thandikkappatta Nyayangal | ||
| 1984 | Sanga Natham | ||
| 1984 | Ithu ilavenirkalam | ||
| 1985 | Nermai | ||
| 1987 | Neethikku Thandanai | ||
| 1987 | Krishnan Vandhaan | ||
| 1987 | Theertha Karaiyinile | ||
| 1987 | Kudumbam Oru Kovil | ||
| 1988 | Varasudochadu | Telugu film; Remake of Theertha Karaiyinile | |
| 1989 | Dravidan (film) | ||
| 1989 | Rajadhi Raja (1989 film) | ||
| 1990 | Pulan Visaranai | ||
| 1990 | Avalkkoru Janmam Koodi | Malayalam | Dubbed in Tamil as Athiradi Abilasha |
| 1992 | Thalaivasal (film) | ||
| 1992 | Chinna Marumagal | ||
| 1992 | Naalaya Seidhi | ||
| 1992 | Samundi | ||
| 1993 | Ezhai Jaathi | ||
| 1993 | Moondravadhu Kann | ||
| 1993 | Gokulam | ||
| 1993 | Amaravathi (1993 film) | ||
| 1994 | Veeramani (film) | ||
| 1995 | Mannai Thottu Kumbidanum | ||
| 1997 | Pudhalvan | ||
| 1997 | Surya Vamsam (1997 film) | Chandran | |
| 2000 | Kadhal Rojavae | ||
| 2009 | Yavarum Nalam |
Television
| Year | Title | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Mangai | Sun TV |
| 1998 | Akshaya | Sun TV |
| 1999 | Kudumbam | Sun TV |
| 2000 | Pushpanjali | Sun TV |
| 2000 | Nimmathi Ungal Choice V - Manasatchi | Sun TV |
| 2000 | Anbu Manam | Sun TV |
| 2000 | Amma | Sun TV |
| 2003 | Avalum Penthane | Sun TV |
| 2007 | Naanayam | Sun TV |
| 2008 | Avalukendru Oru Manam | Zee Tamil |
| Muthal Manaivi - (Short Film) | ||
References
- "S.N.Vasanth". Tamil.filmibeat.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2023.
- "Popular television actor Vasanth passes away". Web India 123. 15 May 2009. Archived from the original on 28 November 2009. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- Suganth, M. (4 March 2019). "Celebrating 30 years of Raajadhi Raja". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 November 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
- "About stars in Chinnathirai Nadigar Sangam Chennai". www.chinnathirainadigarsangam.com. Archived from the original on 2 December 2023.