# Rajendran

A. Rajendran (born 1 June 1957) credited as Mottai Rajendran or Naan Kadavul Rajendran, is an Indian stunt double and actor working mainly in Tamil cinema. He debuted in 2003 with the Tamil film Pithamagan and has worked as a stunt double in over 500 South Indian films since then. He played the role of a villain in Naan Kadavul (2009) which won huge critical acclaim and fetched him the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain. Since then, he has continued to play villainous and later humorous supporting characters in a number of Tamil films. He is noted for his rough voice and alopecia universalis, which he claims was the result of coming into contact with industrial waste during a stunt sequence.

## Career

Rajendran began his film career working as a stunt double in hundreds of south Indian films mostly in Tamil.
He played a small but significant role in Pithamagan (2003) and made his full-fledged acting debut as a villain in Naan Kadavul (2009). His performance as a cruel leader who tortures beggars earned critical acclaim with a critic noting that he is "menacing and loathsome". Following his villainous comedy role in Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010), he says he was typecast in similar roles. His appearance as a killer who dons the garb of a woman in Thirudan Police (2014) was appreciated by critics as "the ultimate showstealer and his already popular lady makeover clinches it big time". His first release in 2015 was Darling, where he appeared as the ghostbuster Ghost Gopal Varma. The Times of India wrote, "His bald head, thin figure and sandpapery voice make him effective for both villainous and comical roles but from the screams and whistles that his character gets, it is clear that he has made much more impact as a comedian". His second release of the year was Ivanuku Thannila Gandam (2015), where he appeared as a murderer. Before its release, Rajendran's presence in the film's promotional videos received a positive response. The film was released to negative reviews, though Rajendran's performance was appreciated by critics, one of whom noted that "the film belongs to Rajendran as he comes out with his trademark dialogue delivery [...] and carries the entire film".

## Filmography

Key :
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |

### Tamil films

List of Rajendran Tamil film credits :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1991 | Rudhra | Henchman | Uncredited role |
| 1992 | Amaran | Henchman | Uncredited role |
| 1992 | Thambi Pondatti | Henchman | Uncredited role |
| 1992 | Thirumathi Palanisamy | Henchman | Uncredited role |
| 1993 | Gentleman | Henchman | Uncredited role |
| 1995 | Puthiya Aatchi | Henchman | Uncredited role |
| 2003 | Lesa Lesa | Deva's friend | Uncredited role |
| 2003 | Pithamagan | Prison Warden | Uncredited role |
| 2005 | Thotti Jaya | Henchman | Uncredited role |
| 2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Henchman in 'Karka Karka' song | Uncredited role |
| 2006 | Thalaimagan | Fighter | |
| 2007 | Thee Nagar | Henchman | |
| 2009 | Naan Kadavul | Thandavan | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil |
| 2010 | Boss Engira Bhaskaran | Velpandi | |
| 2010 | Baana Kaathadi | Gang Leader | |
| 2010 | Uthamaputhiran | Velu | |
| 2010 | Milaga | Rajendran | |
| 2010 | Thambi Arjuna | Mani | |
| 2011 | Ilaignan | Kaalia | |
| 2011 | Mugaputhagam | Goon | Short film |
| 2011 | Rowthiram | Local Goon | |
| 2011 | Thambikottai | Amirthalingam | |
| 2011 | Velayudham | A local goon | |
| 2011 | Ambuli | Gugan | |
| 2012 | Varudangal 20 | Annachi | |
| 2013 | Samar | Tree cutter | |
| 2013 | Kan Pesum Vaarthaigal | Janani's uncle | |
| 2013 | Singam 2 | Sahaayam | |
| 2013 | Pattathu Yaanai | Hotel Owner | |
| 2013 | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | Goolmaayi | |
| 2013 | Raja Rani | Henry | |
| 2013 | Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Painter Rajendran (Raj) | |
| 2013 | Maayai | | |
| 2014 | Kadhal Solla Aasai | Verumpuli | |
| 2014 | Vilaasam | | |
| 2014 | Thirudan Police | Manickam | |
| 2014 | Vellaikaara Durai | Rajendran | |
| 2015 | Darling | Ghost Gopal Varma | |
| 2015 | Ivanuku Thannila Gandam | Mark | |
| 2015 | Kalakattam | | |
| 2015 | Nannbenda | "Scorpio" Shankar | |
| 2015 | Kanchana 2 | Marudhu's henchman | |
| 2015 | Masss | Ghost | |
| 2015 | Eli | Kuruvi Manda Kumaru | |
| 2015 | Palakkattu Madhavan | U.Santosh Kumar | |
| 2015 | Sakalakala Vallavan | Inspector Muthukaruppan / Robot | |
| 2015 | Adhibar | | |
| 2015 | 49-O | Advertisement director | |
| 2015 | Jippaa Jimikki | | |
| 2015 | Naanum Rowdydhaan | Rowdy Raja | |
| 2015 | Om Shanti Om | Vavval Pandi | |
| 2015 | Vedalam | "Kolkata" Kaali | |
| 2015 | Thiruttu Rail | | |
| 2016 | Peigal Jaakkirathai | | |
| 2016 | Nayyapudai | Baby Anaconda | |
| 2016 | Vaaliba Raja | Ragendra | |
| 2016 | Theri | P. Rajender | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil |
| 2016 | Katha Solla Porom | | |
| 2016 | Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran | Ghost 'Motai' Guru | |
| 2016 | Enakku Innoru Per Irukku | Maha | |
| 2016 | Jackson Durai | Bradlee (Suruli) | |
| 2016 | Dhilluku Dhuddu | Mani | |
| 2016 | Arthanari | | |
| 2016 | Wagah | PET Master | |
| 2016 | Yaanai Mel Kuthirai Sawaari | | |
| 2016 | Remo | Mohana Santhosh | |
| 2016 | Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | Father Francis Rajendran | |
| 2016 | Atti | | |
| 2016 | Veera Sivaji | CBI officer | |
| 2017 | Bairavaa | Traffic police Motta Rajendran | |
| 2017 | Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Karuppu Rock | |
| 2017 | Mupparimanam | Himself | Cameo |
| 2017 | Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva | Supreme Star Subash | |
| 2017 | Bruce Lee | Uncle of Abbas | |
| 2017 | Paambhu Sattai | Water company owner | |
| 2017 | Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Chairman | |
| 2017 | Thangaratham | Malaichamy | |
| 2017 | Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan | Mani / Rajhu | |
| 2017 | Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum | Sultan Bhai | |
| 2017 | Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam | Rajendran | |
| 2017 | Katha Nayagan | Mike Maari | |
| 2017 | Neruppu Da | MLA Kabali | |
| 2017 | Bayama Irukku | Ajith | |
| 2017 | Pichuva Kaththi | | |
| 2017 | Hara Hara Mahadevaki | Spike | |
| 2017 | Mersal | Health Minister | |
| 2017 | Brahma.com | Vanagamudi | |
| 2018 | Gulaebaghavali | Annachi | |
| 2018 | Madura Veeran | | |
| 2018 | Kalakalappu 2 | | |
| 2018 | Solli Vidava | Narayana | |
| 2018 | Veera | Jonty Rhodes | |
| 2018 | Kaathadi | | |
| 2018 | Munthal | | |
| 2018 | Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu | Jack | |
| 2018 | Kaathiruppor Pattiyal | | |
| 2018 | Mohana | | |
| 2018 | Junga | Durai Singam | |
| 2018 | Ghajinikanth | Rajini's friend | |
| 2018 | Maniyaar Kudumbam | Chellakilli | |
| 2018 | Kolamavu Kokila | Alponse | |
| 2018 | Aaruthra | Avudaiappan's assistant | |
| 2018 | Seema Raja | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2018 | Nota | Ramaswamy | |
| 2018 | Kalavani Mappillai | Vanagamoodi | |
| 2019 | Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven | Loan collector | |
| 2019 | Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 | Viji's uncle | |
| 2019 | Nethraa | | |
| 2019 | Pettikadai | | |
| 2019 | Pottu | Thief | |
| 2019 | Boomerang | Film producer | |
| 2019 | Sangathamizhan | Kittappa | |
| 2019 | Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma | Raju's father | |
| 2019 | Dharmaprabhu | Shiva | |
| 2019 | Gorilla | Saloon Owner | |
| 2019 | A1 | CCTV Chidambaram | |
| 2019 | Jackpot | Motta | |
| 2019 | Puppy | | |
| 2019 | 50/50 | Pachai Kulandhai | |
| 2020 | Time Enna Boss | "Semma Singer" Judge / Mahatma Gandhi from Earth 36 | Web series |
| 2020 | Irandam Kuththu | Swamiji | |
| 2020 | Naanga Romba Busy | Corrupt Businessman | |
| 2020 | Biskoth | Mottappa | |
| 2020 | Time Up | | |
| 2021 | Trip | Anjaa Puli | |
| 2021 | Naanum Single Thaan | Mr Love | |
| 2021 | Paris Jayaraj | Guru | |
| 2021 | Michaelpatty Raja | Naidu | |
| 2021 | Engada Iruthinga Ivvalavu Naala | Nesamani | |
| 2021 | Call Taxi | Kamal | |
| 2021 | Dikkiloona | Mental Hospital Doctor | |
| 2021 | Pei Mama | Sethupathi | |
| 2021 | MGR Magan | Mattapparai | |
| 2021 | Anandham Vilayadum Veedu | Worker | |
| 2022 | Kundas | | |
| 2022 | Kadamaiyai Sei | Thief | |
| 2022 | Powder | | |
| 2022 | Gurumoorthi | Security Guard | |
| 2022 | Varalaru Mukkiyam | Chris Gayle | |
| 2022 | Oh My Ghost | | |
| 2023 | Vaathi | 'Bittu' Bhupathi | |
| 2023 | Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum | Police | |
| 2023 | Pallu Padama Paathukka | Ramesh | |
| 2023 | Kannitheevu | | |
| 2023 | Ghosty | Motta (Mental Hospital warden) | |
| 2023 | Ellaam Mela Irukuravan Paathuppan | Superstar Rajeshkanth and alien (dual role) | |
| 2023 | Vimanam | Balaraju | partially reshot version |
| 2023 | Rayar Parambarai | Shanthamurthy | |
| 2023 | DD Returns | Professor | |
| 2023 | Lockdown Diarie | | |
| 2023 | Web | | |
| 2023 | Japan | Japan's aide | |
| 2023 | 80s Buildup | Diamond thief | |
| 2023 | Sarakku | | |
| 2024 | Vadakkupatti Ramasamy | Goon | |
| 2024 | Guardian | Azhagu's brother-in-law | |
| 2024 | Yaavarum Vallavare | Paandi | |
| 2024 | Aranmanai 4 | Rathnam | |
| 2024 | The Boys | Sundaram's uncle | |
| 2024 | Rathnam | Mahesh | |
| 2024 | Thozhar CheGuevara | Doctor Naveen | |
| 2025 | Madha Gaja Raja | Viswanath’s henchman | |
| 2025 | Vallan | | |
| 2025 | Baby and Baby | | |
| 2025 | Otha Votu Muthaiya | | |
| 2025 | Leg Piece | Annachi | |

### Telugu films

List of Rajendran Telugu film credits :
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2004 | Lakshmi Narasimha | Henchman |
| 2004 | Gudumba Shankar | Henchman |
| 2004 | Sakhiya | |
| 2005 | Sri | |
| 2006 | Kithakithalu | Watermelon seller |
| 2007 | Athidi | Henchman |
| 2018 | Chalo | Senior Veeramuthu |
| 2019 | Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu | Gopal Varma |
| 2022 | Sammathame | Assistant of Music Director |
| 2022 | F3 | Gudivada Gurunatham |
| 2023 | Waltair Veerayya | Gundu Mani |
| 2023 | Sir | 'Boothu' Bhushanam |
| 2023 | Vimanam | Balaraju |

### Malayalam films

List of Rajendran Malayalam film credits :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1999 | Tokyo Nagarathile Viseshangal | Thug | |
| 2001 | Randam Bhavam | Goon | |
| 2002 | Thandavam | Shankar Das's Henchman | Uncredited role |
| 2016 | Sivapuram | | |
| 2018 | Street Lights | Manimaran | |
| 2018 | Odiyan | Odiyan doppelgänger | |
| 2019 | Love Action Drama | SI Rajendran | |
| 2019 | Kamala | Thoothukudi Raja | |
| 2024 | Bad Boyz | | |
| 2025 | Pariwar | | |

### Other language films

List of Rajendran other language film credits :
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
| 2005 | Insan | Head of Cobra gang | Hindi |
| 2008 | Ghajini | Goon | Hindi |
| 2010 | Naayaka | Nagappa | Kannada |
| 2017 | Kolara | | Kannada |