Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar, nicknamed Simbu or his initials S.T. R. is an Indian actor, filmmaker, and musician in Tamil films. He began his acting career as a child artist in films directed by his father T. Rajendar before his first lead role in Kadhal Azhivathillai (2002), directed by his father and produced by his mother Usha.
Silambarasan TR Personal Life
Silambarasan was born on 3 February 1983 in Thogarapalli, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, as the eldest child of T. Rajendar and Usha Rajendar. He has a younger brother Kuralarasan, and sister Ilakiya. From an early age, he has been a devout Hindu and an ardent follower of Lord Shiva.
Silambarasan TR Education
Silambarasan was educated at Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai. He then studied at the Loyola College, Chennai. Silambarasan starred in many of his father’s films as a child until 2002, when he acted in his father’s Kadhal Azhivathillai, his first main role as a hero.
Career
1995–2001
Silambarasan appeared as a baby in the film Uravai Kaatha Kili held by his father T Rajendar. He then started acting in his father’s movies from 1995, including Thai Thangai Paasam, Oru Vasantha Geetham, En Thangai Kalyani, Enga Veetu Velan, Monisha En Monalisa, Oru Thayin Sabhatham, Samsara Sangeetham, Shanti Enathu Shanti, Pettredutha Pillai, Thiruvalla and Sabash Babu.
2002–2004
Silambarasan had his first lead role in Kadhal Azhivathillai (2002), directed by his father. His second film was Dum (2003), loosely based on Jagannadh’s 2002 Kannada film Appu. His release in 2003 was Alai.
2016–present
In 2016, Silambarasan starred in Pandiraji’s Idhu Namma Aalu, starring Nayanthara, Andrea Jeremiah and Soori. Her next film Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada was her second collaboration with Gautham Menon and A. R. Rahman. In 2017, it was reported that Silambarasan had signed on for an English-language film. His film Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan was critically acclaimed and a failure. This led to a media controversy where the film’s producer Michael Rayappan accused Silambarasan of being uncooperative during the film’s production. 2018. aaal esines ta Mani Ratnami edukas Chekka Chivantha Vaanamis osana ensemblisto, kuhu cost Arvind Swamy, Vijay Sethupathi kaj Arun Vijay.
Silambarasan’s next release was the political thriller film Maanaadu (2021), directed by Venkat Prabhu which hit theatres in Diwali. The film was commercially successful at the box office and drew praise for its screenplay and performances, especially Silambarasan’s.
He returned to TV as the host of Bigg Boss Ultimate in 2022.
In 2013, he sang ”Diamond Girl” in Tollywood film Baadshah directed by Srinu Vaitla starring Jr. NTR and Kajal Aggarwal. This was his first venture in Telugu music.
Silambarasan TR Latest Movie
Pathu Thala movie review: Simbu’s predictable but engaging gangster film works only because of him.
Pathu Thala movie review: Silambarasan TR, popularly known as Simbu, entertains his audiences with a power-packed performance in the Tamil film. Obeli N Krishna’s Pathu Thala is the Tamil remake of Kannada blockbuster Mufti, which itself was loosely based on Al Pacino’s Donnie Brasco. After delivering two back-to-back successful films in the last couple of years, it’s quite gutsy of Silambarasan TR (Simbu) to pick a project, where he isn’t playing the quintessential hero and is mostly absent in the first of the film. Nevertheless, Pathu Thala still works to a large extent because of Silambarasan, who leaves maximum impact in the limited screen time he gets. Also read: Silambarasan requests critics to not body shame actors in reviews.
Controversies
Silambarasan has been the subject of several controversies, primarily due to his outspoken nature.
Awards
Honors
Kalamamani from Government of Tamil Nadu (2006)
Honorary doctorate by Vels University (2022)
Silambarasan TR Family
Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar, popularly known as Simbu, comes from a well-known and talented family in the Tamil film industry. His father T. Rajendar is a renowned actor, director, composer, and screenwriter, while his mother Usha Rajendar is a producer. Simbu’s older brother Kuralarasan Rajendar is also a music composer and actor.
Simbu’s sister, Ilakiya Rajendar, is a costume designer in the Tamil film industry. Simbu’s uncle, K. Balachander, was a legendary filmmaker in the Tamil film industry. Thus, acting and filmmaking run in Simbu’s family, and he has continued the legacy by making his mark as a versatile actor, filmmaker, and musician.
Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar Wife
As of my knowledge cutoff of September 2021, Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar, also known as Simbu, is not married. He has not made any official announcement regarding his marriage or engagement. Simbu has always been very private about his personal life and has kept his relationships out of the limelight. Therefore, there is no information available about his potential partner or spouse.
Net Worth 2023
In 2023, Silambarasan is expected to have a net worth of 150 crores, or 20 million US dollars. His main sources of income are acting and brand endorsements.
Know Some Interesting Facts About Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar
- Silambarasan is the son of famous Tamil actor & filmmaker T. Rajendar.
- He made his first on-screen appearance as a child artist in 1984 with the Tamil film ”Uravai Kaatha Kili.”
- He acted in 19 films as a child artist and came to be known as ”Little Superstar.”
- Silambarasan is the son of famous Tamil actor & filmmaker T. Rajendar.
- He made his first on-screen appearance as a child artist in 1984 with the Tamil film ”Uravai Kaatha Kili.”
- He acted in 19 films as a child artist and came to be known as ”Little Superstar.”
Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar |
| Nickname | Simbu, S. T. R. |
| Profession | Actor, Singer, Lyricist |
Physical Stats & More |
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| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 175 cm in meters- 1.75 m in Feet of Inches- 5’ 9” |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 62 kg in Pounds- 137 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | Chest: 38 Inches Waist: 30 Inches Biceps: 12 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Details | |
| Date of Birth | 3 February 1983 |
| Age (as in 2017) | 34 Years |
| Birth Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| School | Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai Shrine Vailankanni Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai St. John’s International Residential School, Chennai Santhome Higher Secondary school, Chennai The Ashram School, Chennai |
| College | Loyola College, Chennai |
| Education Qualification | Graduation |
| Debut | Film: Uravai Kaatha Kili (as a child actor, 1984-Tamil) Kadhal Azhivathillai (as a lead actor, 2002-Tamil) Singing: Mullaaga Kuththakkodaathu (Tamil, 2002) Songwriting: Loosu Penne (Tamil, 2006) |
| Family | Father– T. Rajendar (Actor, Filmmaker, Music Composer, Politician) Mother– Usha Rajendar (Former Actress) Brother– Kuralarasan Rajendar Sister– Ilakiya Rajendar |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Singing, writing |
| Controversies | • When Simbu was in a relationship with actress Nayanthara, some intimate pictures of the couple were leaked on social media. • He was accused of using derogatory language against women in his ‘Beep Song’ |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Actors | Rajinikanth, Ajith Kumar |
| Girls, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Nayanthara (Actress) |