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{{EngvarB|date=August 2014}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}{{BLP sources|date=February 2013}}{{infobox person
| name = Delhi Ganesh
| birth_name = Ganesan
| birth_place = Tirunelveli
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1944|8|1}}[1]
| occupation = Actor, Film producer
| years active = 1976–present
|nationality = Indian}}Delhi Ganesh is an Indian film actor who mostly acts in supporting roles Tamil cinema. He has acted in more than 600 films from 1976 to present. Before films, he was a member of the Delhi-based drama troupe, Dakshina Bharata Nataka Sabha. Ganesh served in the Indian Air Force from 1964 to 1974 before quitting in favour of films.[2] He was given the stage name Delhi Ganesh by K. Balachander.[3]CareerHe was introduced to Tamil Film Industry by Mr. K. Balachander in the film Pattina Pravesham (1976). His most popular roles have been as a supporting actor or a comedian but he has done villainous roles in films like Apoorva Sagodharargal (as Francis). Ganesh played the hero in the 1981 film Engamma Maharani.[4] His most notable films are Sindhu Bhairavi, Nayakan, Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Aahaa and Thenali. He is also a prominent Tamil teleserial actor who has acted in more than 8 major serials and is recently acting in fatherly roles in serials like Vasantham and Kasthuri in Sun TV. He also made an appearance in the short film What if Batman was from Chennai as a version of Alfred Pennyworth.[5] In 2016 he did a brief role as Sriman (the man who lodges complain about his missing son, only later to find out that his son is dead) in Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru under Karthick Naren's direction alongside Rahman.[6]{{Better source|reason=per WP:CIRCULAR|date=July 2018}} In 2015, he launched his first production venture, Ennul Aayiram (2016) which would star his son Maha in the leading role. Awards received - Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for his role in the 1979 film Pasi.
- Kalaimamani
Filmography- Nerkonda Paarvai (2019)
- Saamy 2 (2018)
- Ghajinikanth (2018)
- Junga (2018)
- Enna Thavam Seitheno (2018)
- Irumbu Thirai (2018)
- Mecheri Vana Bhadrakali (2017)
- Yaar Ivan (2017)
- Yevanavan (2017)
- Inayathalam (2017)
- Mangalapuram (2017)
- Kaatru Veliyidai (2017)
- Oru Mugathirai (2017)
- Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru (2016)
- Ner Mugam (2016)
- Manal Kayiru 2 (2016)
- Thirumaal Perumai (2016)
- Kanaga Durga (2016)
- Nambiar (2016)
- Mudinja Ivana Pudi (2016)
- Chandi Kuthirai (2016)
- Angali Pangali (2016)
- Pasanga 2 (2015)
- Apoorva Mahaan (2015)
- Papanasam (2015)
- 36 Vayadhinile (2015)
- Sandamarutham (2015)
- Poriyaalan (2014)
- Jigarthanda (2014)
- Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013)
- Kalyana Samayal Saadham (2013)
- Chennai Express (Hindi) (2013)
- Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013)
- Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum (2014)
- Ramanujan (2014)
- Pattana Pravesham (1976)
- Pasi (1979)
- Aayiram Vilakku
- Sabash Sariyana Potti
- Ponnar Sankar
- Bhavani IPS
- Ilaignan
- Kaavalan
- Unakkaga En Kadhal
- Pokkiri Raja (2010) (Malayalam)
- Maasilamani
- Tamil Padam
- Vettaikaran (2009)
- Pori
- Moondru Mugam
- Poi Solla Porom
- Kutti Pisasu
- Kasethan Kadavulada (2011)
- Ambasamudram Ambani
- Dus (2005) (Hindi)
- Aanai
- Thenavattu
- Jay Jay
- Thenkasipattanam
- Dhum (2005)
- Aahaa
- Sangamam
- Kola Kolaya Mundhirika
- Nala Damayanthi
- Saamy
- Arasu
- London (2005)
- Maa Madurai
- Manam Virumbuthe Unnai
- Avvai Shanmughi
- Ayan
- Aethiree
- Thamizhan
- Sindhu Bhairavi
- Sri Raghavendrar
- Nayakan (1987)
- Baba (2002)
- Middle Class Madhavan
- Thenali
- Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)
- Michael Madhana Kamarajan
- Kadhala Kadhala
- Kalapani (1996) (Malayalam)
- Dharma Chakkaram (1997)
- Thalainagaram
- Manithan
- Poovellam Kettuppar
- Manthiran
- Mr. Romeo
- Aravindhan
- Muni (2007)
- Simla Special
- Priyamaanavale
- Aalukkoru Aasai
- Sabari
- Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
- Mercury Pookkal
- Kovai Brothers
- Vetri Vinayagar (1996)
- Sivappu Suriyan (1983)
- Surappuli (1983)
- Analkaatru (1983)
- Engeyo Ketta Kural (1982)
- Puthukavithai (1982)
- Nijangal (1982)
- Nadodi Raja (1982)
- Iniyavale Vaa (1982)
- Raja Paarvai (1981)
- Pattam Padhavi (1981)
- Andru Muthal Indru Varai (1981)
- Anbulla Athan (1981)
- Rajangam (1981)
- Aadu Pambe (1979)
- Velli Ratham (1979)
- Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam (1978)
- Mariamman Thiruvizha (1978)
- Punnagai Mannan (1986)
- Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (1986)
- Sonnathu Neethaanaa (1986)
- Pudhir (1986)
- Manidhanin Marupakkam (1986)
- December Pookal (1986)
- Paadum Vananbadi (1985)
- Kettimelam (1985)
- Kalyana Agathigal (1985)
- Annee (1985)
- Samayapurathale Satchi (1985)
- Yaar (1985)
- Ilam Kandru (1985)
- Kadivalam (1985)
- Chidambara Rahasiyam (1985)
- Thenkoodu (1984)
- Achamillai Achamillai (1984)
- Chatriyan (1990)
- Thangaikku Oru Thalattu (1990)
- Ethir Kaatru (1990)
- Arangetra Velai (1990)
- Sagalakala Sammandhi (1989)
- Thaaya Thaarama (1989)
- Padicha Pulla (1989)
- Aboorva Sagodharigal (1989)
- Meenatchi Thiruvilayadal (1989)
- Dharmam Vellum (1989)
- Chinnappadass (1989)
- Ore Oru Gramathile (1989)
- Rasathi Kalyanam (1989)
- Neruppunila (1988)
- Thai Paasam (1988)
- Ratha Dhanam (1988)
- Pasaparavaigal (1988)
- Mappilai Sir (1988)
- Ithuthan Arambam (1988)
- Kalicharan (1988)
- Meera (1992)
- Periya Gounder Ponnu (1992)
- Amma Vanthachu (1992)
- Oor Mariyadhai (1992)
- Kalikalam (1992)
- Yermunai (1992)
- Sivanda Malar (1992)
- Chinna Marumagal (1992)
- Mappillai Vandhachu (1992)
- Pattathu Raani (1992)
- Pangali (1992)
- Thirumathi Palanisamy (1992)
- Sigaram (1991)
- Idhaya Oonjal (1991)
- Idhaya Vaasal (1991)
- En Pottukku Sonthakaran (1991)
- Archana IAS (1991)
- Annan Kattiya Vazhi (1991)
- Vigneshwar (1991)
- Vaidehi Kalyanam (1991)
- Rudhra (1991)
- Mookuthi Poomelay (1991)
- Nee Pathi Naan Pathi (1991)
- Kizhakku Mugam (1996)
- Mudhal Udhayam (1995)
- Witness (1995)
- Veluchamy (1995)
- Kizhakku Malai (1995)
- Kolangal (1995)
- Chinna Vathiyar (1995)
- Dear Son Maruthu (1995)
- Avatharam (1995)
- Aval Pottakolam (1995)
- Aanazhagan (1995)
- Nammavar (1994)
- Pattukottai Periyappa (1994)
- Pudhiya Mannargal (1994)
- Muthal Payanam (1994)
- Vandicholai Chinnarasu (1994)
- Watchman Vadivel (1994)
- Vaa Magale Vaa (1994)
- Aranmanai Kaavalan (1994)
- Sivantha Malar (1994)
- Ungal Anbu Thangachi (1994)
- En Idhaya Rani (1993)
- Muthu Pandi (1993)
- Aadhityan (1993)
- Jathi Malli (1993)
- Thodarum (1999)
- Nilave Mugam Kaattu (1999)
- Ponmanam (1998)
- Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen (1997)
- Moovendhar (1998)
- Julie Ganapathy (2003)
- Ramachandra (2003)
- Maaran (2002)
- Naina (2002)
- Pesadha Kannum Pesume (2002)
- Junior Senior (2002)
- Kamarasu (2002)
- Azhagana Naatkal (2001)
- Thavasi (2001)
- Mitta Miraasu (2001)
- Krishna Krishna (2001)
- Anandham (2001)
- Sri Raja Rajeshwari (2001)
- Unnai Kann Theduthey (2000)
- Anbulla Kadhalukku (1999)
- Iraniyan (1999)
{{div col end}}TV serials- Marmadesam
- Janal
- Costly mapillai
- Janani
- Anitha vanitha
- Deepangal
- Nambikai
- Sorgam
- Kasthuri
- Porantha Veeda Pugantha Veeda
- vadagai veedu
- Kungumam
- Pallankuzhi
- Penn
- Mugangal
- Sigaram
- Vasantham
- Manaivi
- Kalki
- Enge Brahmanan
- Chellame
- Ippadikku Thendral
- Thirupaavai
- Manithargal
- Velai
- Dinesh Ganesh
- Veettuku Veedu Lootty
- Aaha
- Thennilavu
- Sondha Bandham
- En Peyar Meenakshi
- Lakshmi Stores
Dubbing artist- Vishnuvardhan (Mazhalai Pattalam)
- Chiranjeevi (47 Naatkal)
- Prathap Pothen (Kudumbam oru Kadambam)
References1. ^http://www.cochintalkies.com/celebrity/delhi-ganesh.html
2. ^{{cite web |url=http://archives.chennaionline.com/interviews/dganesh.asp |title=Delhi Ganesh as an actor |dead-url=yes |access-date=9 September 2016}}{{dead link|date=September 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}. Chennai Online
3. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/whats-in-a-name/article6578238.ece|title=What’s in a name?|last=Raman|first=Mohan V.|date=2014-11-08|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-10-08|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}
4. ^{{cite journal|title=குருவியர் பதில்கள்|author='குருவி'|journal=Dina Thanthi|date=1997-09-07}}
5. ^http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/batman-on-the-prowl-in-chennai/article7085317.ece
6. ^Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru
External links- The Hindu article
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