Sivaji Ganesan Birth Anniversary: Rajinikanth to Vijay, five actors who shared screen space with the 'Nadigar Thilagam'

Late Indian actor Sivaji Ganesan is acclaimed as 'Nadigar Thilagam', and is still a pioneer and guide to many who come to Kodambakkam with acting dreams in Kollywood. Today marks the 92nd birth anniversary of the veteran actor, and many have been remembering him by sharing some of his films and memorable moments. Sivaji Ganesan had shared screen space with many actors in the industry including his son and actor Prabhu. Here is a look into the five actors who shared screen space with the 'Nadigar Thilagam' Sivaji Ganesan.

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Superstar Rajinikanth has shared screen space with Sivaji Ganesan in five Tamil films. But 'Padikathavan' and 'Padayappa' are the favorites among the eight for the fans. Rajinikanth portrayed brother and son in respective films, and he has great respect for the veteran star. Rajinikanth used to call him a father, and he has also acted under Sivaji Ganesan's production house in a few films.

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Kamal Haasan who started his career as a child artist, and developed himself by watching Sivaji Ganesan's films. Kamal Haasan has acted together with Sivaji Ganesan in seven films, while his role in a few is a child role. Kamal Haasan's bond as a son with Sivaji Ganesan in 'Devar Magan' is well enjoyed by the fans, and it is one of a long time memorable performances from the duo.

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Sathyaraj never hesitated to do promising roles, and he is always open to take up the challenges put on him. Sathyaraj has shared screen space with Sivaji Ganesan in nine films, and all of them are different from another. Sathyaraj has a separate style of acting, and his humorous dialogues are well enjoyed by many. Sathyaraj was seen praising Sivaji Ganesan many times, and he has some good memories with the star.

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Late actor, Murali has shared screen space with Sivaji Ganesan in three films, and he acted as his son in the film 'En Aasai Rasave'. Murali played the role of a young boy, who struggles to reunite his separated parents. Murali and Sivaji Ganesan played the role of street dancers, and they have done an enjoyable one.

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Vijay acted with Sivaji Ganesan in the 1997 romantic drama 'Once More', which was directed by SA Chandrasekhar. Vijay brings in Sivaji Ganesan to act like his father, and they did a lovable performance for the fans. Vijay who was a developing actor during that time might have learned a few skills from the expert star. Simran played the lead role opposite Vijay in the film, while Saroja Devi played opposite Sivaji Ganesan.

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