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P. Pandu | |
|---|---|
| Born | P. Pandurangan 19 February 1947 Komarapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Died | 6 May 2021 (aged 74)[1] Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Education | National Institute of Design |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1970-1981 1988–2020 |
| Spouse | Kumudha |
| Children | 3 |
P. Pandurangan, known as Pandu,[2] (19 February 1947 – 6 May 2021) was an Indian Tamil actor and graphic designer who appeared in many comedy roles in Tamil cinema.[3] He made his acting debut in the film Maanavan (1970).
A Doctor of Philosophy graduate in arts from France, he was also a visual artist who founded Capital Letters, a graphic designing company. He most notably designed the party symbol and logo of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. His brother Idichapuli Selvaraj had also previously appeared in films as a comedian.[4][5]
Career
[edit]He designed the two leaves party logo under the instruction and supervision of AIADMK founder leader MGR.[6] In an interview with The Hindu newspaper in 2016, he said that he designed the AIADMK Flag within one hour at night, around 10:00 pm and also revealed that his association with late Indian veteran actor turned politician MGR began in 1973 when Pandu had designed stickers for MGR's iconic yesteryear evergreen film Ulagam Sutrum Valiban.[7] Pandu made his acting debut in Maanavan.[8] He played a supporting role in Agathiyan's Kadhal Kottai portraying Ramasamy who accompanies Ajith Kumar in Rajasthan. The performance as Ajith's sidekick was widely praised and established him as a prominent actor.[9]
In 2013, he starred in Vellachi, which featured his son Pintu Pandu in the leading role.[10] In 2019, he was bestowed with the Kalaimamani award for the year 2011.[11]
Away from films, in 1975 he started a brass and aluminium business in Chennai called Prapanj Unlimited. He ran it as a family business, with son Prabhu Panju in charge.[12] He also ran a company called Capital Letters and engaged in designing name boards for offices and residences of Tamil film fraternity. In 2014, he held an art exhibition alongside another son Panju Pandu.[13]
Death
[edit]He died on 6 May 2021 at the age of 74 after being hospitalized for COVID-19.[14][15]
Filmography
[edit]Tamil films
[edit]Other language films
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | H2O | Chennoor villager | Kannada | Bilingual film |
| 2004 | Cheppave Chirugali | Gopi's follower | Telugu | |
| 2006 | Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam | Telugu | Dubbed in Tamil as Yen Indha Mounam | |
| 2011 | Keratam | Bikshapati | Bilingual film | |
Television
[edit]- 2007: Dhinam Dhinam Deepavali
- 2014: Uravugal Sangamam
- 2015-2016: Sabitha Engira Sabapathi
- 2016: Valli - Natarajan
References
[edit]- ↑ "Tamil actor Pandu passes away due to Covid-19 complications". 6 May 2021.
- ↑ "Actor Pandu, who designed the symbol and flag of AIADMK dies". The Hindu. 7 May 2021. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021.
- ↑ Suresh Raja. "கில்லி பாண்டு". Vannathirai (in Tamil). pp. 58–60. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ↑ "Veteran Comedian No More - Comedian - Idichapuli Selvaraj - Dead - Pandu - Brother - Tamil Movie News". behindwoods.com.
- ↑ "Actor Pandu passes away in Chennai due to COVID-19". The NewsMinute. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ↑ "Actor Pandu who designed AIADMK's flag and symbol, dies of Covid-19". Hindustan Times. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ↑ Staff Reporter (6 May 2021). "Actor Pandu, who designed AIADMK flag, no more". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ↑ "Tamil comedian Pandu passes away due to Covid". The Indian Express. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ↑ "Tamil comedy actor Pandu dies of Covid-19 at 74". The Indian Express. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ↑ "Vellachi Movie Review {1/5}: Critic Review of Vellachi by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Vijay Sethupathi, Sasikumar, Yuvan Shankar Raja among those bestowed Kalaimamani awards by Tamil Nadu government". Cinema Express. 28 November 2019.
- ↑ "Name Boards and Metal Letters Manufacturer | Prapanj Unlimited, Chennai". IndiaMART.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ↑ "Art With Alphabets". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "Comedy actor Pandu passes away due to COVID-19 complications". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ↑ Janani K. (6 May 2021). "Actor and comedian Pandu dies of Covid-19 at 74 in Chennai". India Today. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ↑ "தலக்கோணம்" [Thalakonam]. Dinamalar (in Tamil). 8 October 2014. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2026.