Pattimandram Raja

Simson Raja, popularly known as Pattimandram Raja, is an Indian television personality popular for his speeches in Tamil-language talk shows (Pattimandram). His speeches in the debate talk shows, moderated by Solomon Pappaiah, made him famous among the Tamil households around the world. He used to anchor a daily talk show called Vaanga Pesalaam broadcast in Sun TV.

Career 'Pattimandram' Raja' was born in a village called Keezhamathur near Madurai. His parents were teachers in a school in the village. He completed his school studies from St. Britto Higher school in Madurai. After pursuing B.com., degree from American College, Madurai, Raja studied M.A.,(Journalism and Mass communications) in Madurai Kamaraj University. He worked for United Bank of India from 1984 to 2019.

Raja has travelled with Solomon Pappaiah to many countries and became popular as a debate speaker. He rose to fame by his witty, intelligent and humorous speeches throwing light of information on various areas in the famous Pattimandram show telecasts during festival times on Sun TV. He also gave valuable current affair information through the talk shows like Vaanga Pesalam aired in Sun TV.

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes 2007 Sivaji: The Boss Ramalingam 2009 Guru En Aalu Guru's father 2010 Guru Sishyan 2011 Mappillai Saravanan's father Ko Jayaraman 2012 Ooh La La La Preethi's father Mayilu 2013 Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya Shiva's father Pattathu Yaanai Rajaram Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara Kumudha's father Vathikuchi Saravana 2015 Nannbenda Preethi's father Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga Balakrishnan Soan Papdi 2016 Bangalore Naatkal Raghavan Vaaliba Raja Astrologer Thodari Tamilselvan Kaashmora Yamini's father Azhahendra Sollukku Amudha Murugan's father 2018 Tea Kadai Bench 2019 50/50 Madhu's father 2022 Viruman Lawyer 2023 PT Sir Kanagavel's father 2024 Vaagai