T. S. Raghavendra

T. S. Raghavendra (19 September 1945 – 30 January 2020) was an Indian actor, playback singer and occasional music director who concentrated on Tamil-language films. As an actor, he was known as the father character of actress Revathi in Vaidehi Kathirunthal.

He also gave music for a few films like Uyir (old Tamil film), Padikkatha Paadam and Yaaga Saalai.

Personal life His wife Sulochana is also a singer His daughter Shekinah Shawn (born Prasanna Raghavendar) who is popular as an Opera singer and daughter Kalpana is also playback singer.

Filmography

As actor Films Year Movie title Notes 1984 Vaidehi Kathirunthal 1985 Sindhu Bhairavi 1986 Vikram 1987 Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi 1988 Annanagar Mudhal Theru Solla Thudikuthu Manasu 1989 Dharmam Vellum Vaai Kozhuppu 1991 Karpoora Mullai Ente Sooryaputhrikku Rudra 1996 Vaazhga Jananayagam 1998 Harichandra 1999 Nee Varuvai Ena 2000 Ilaiyavan 2003 Kadhaludan 2005 Pon Megalai

Television 1999 Pushpanjali 2000-2001 Anandha Bhavan - Ganga's father-in-law 2004-2009 Kolangal - "Church Father" Rafael 2007-2008 Athi Pookal - Easwari's father-in-law

As Music Director

Year Movie title Notes 1979 Ninaivil Oru malar 1980 Yaaga Saalai 1980 then sittugal 1971 Uyir 1986 Padikkatha Paadam

As singer