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Kuladeivam Rajagopal
Indian actor

Kuladeivam Rajagopal

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V. R. Rajagopal, known professionally as Kuladeivam Rajagopal, was an Indian film and stage actor who worked predominantly in the Tamil movie industry. He was a popular comedian in the Tamil film industry in 1950s and 1960s. He made his debut in 'Kaveri' n 1955. He acted in more than 200 films in five decades. Rajagopal got a title 'Chinna Kalaivanar' Madurai fans presented to him in 1961. He was an admirer of 'Kalaivanar' N. S. Krishnan.

Early career

Rajagopal was born in Kandramanickam, a small town in Ramanathapuram district. He started acting in Terukkuttu from an early age and joined the Boys Theater Company in trichy at the age of 12. He joined the Kalamani Theater Company in Madurai at the age of 16. On a trip to Salem, Rajagopal met N. S. Krishnan, who became close to him. Rajagopal later joined Krishnan's theatrical company.

Film career

Rajagopal made his film debut in Pudhu Vazhvu which was produced and directed by M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. As the film was delayed, Rajagopal acted in the Nalla Kaalam movie directed by K.Vembu in 1954. In 1955, Rajagopal acted in Padmini Pictures's Mudhal Thethi and Krishna Pictures's Kaveri. In 1956, Rajagopal acted one of the four heroes in the film Kula Deivam. Rajagopal was named after the success of the film with the title of Kula Deivam. He left the film industry after starring in films in the late 1970s and early '80s.

Death

He died of illness on 30 October 1992. His son V. R. Sampath Selvan worked as composer for teleserials directed by K. Balachander.

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