R. S. Shivaji

R. S. Shivaji (born 26 October 1956) is an Indian actor, who is known for his work in Tamil films. He has often collaborated in films involving Kamal Haasan and Raaj Kamal Films International, working as an assistant director, sound designer and line producer on film projects.[1][2][3]

R. S. Shivaji
Born (1956-10-26) 26 October 1956
Chennai
Occupation(s)Actor, Co-Director, Sound Designer, Line Producer
Parent
  • M.R.Santhanam (father)
FamilySanthana Bharathi (brother)

Career

R. S. Shivaji is the son of actor and producer M.R. Santhanam, who worked on films including Ellis R. Dungan's Meera (1945). His brother Santhana Bharathi is also a popular actor and film director, who has worked in Tamil cinema (Kollywood).[4]

As an actor, R.S.Shivaji has primarily played comedy roles and regularly featured in Kamal Haasan's films in the 1980s and 1990s. His Saar! Neenga Engeyo Poiteenga, sir dialogue from Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989) directed at Janagaraj has been regularly parodied in later Tamil movies.[5] He played important roles in Kolamavu Kokila and Dharala Prabhu as Nayanthara's father and Vivek's assistant, respectively.[6][7]

Notable filmography

Voice artist
Year Film Role actor Notes
2003Magic Magic 3DThief's assistantOwen Burke

Television
  • Kula Vilakku
  • Ethanai Konam Ethanai Paarvai
  • Anbulla Snehidhiye
  • Maruthani
  • Vallamai Tharayo

Web series
Year Program Name Role Network Notes
2020 Time Enna Boss Room Jaham Amazon prime [8]

References
  1. RS Shivaji Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  2. R.S. Shivaji Oneindia. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  3. R.S. Shivaji British Film Institute. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  4. Mohan V. Raman (14 November 2015). "A brief history of Nadigar Sangam". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  5. G. Dhananjayan (November 2014). PRIDE OF TAMIL CINEMA: 1931 TO 2013: Tamil Films that have earned National and International Recognition (1st ed.). Blue Ocean Publishers. p. 402. ISBN 978-93-84301-05-7.
  6. "Kolamaavu Kokila review: If you enjoy the unconventional, give it a shot!". Sify. Archived from the original on 17 August 2018.
  7. "Dharala Prabhu Movie Review: Vivekh shoulders a fairly enjoyable remake". Cinema Express.
  8. "Time Enna Boss trailer: A fun Tamil series about time travel". The Indian Express. 15 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
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