Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar, often referred to as Simbu or by his initials S.T.R., and popularly known as “Little Super Star,” is an Indian actor, filmmaker, and musician primarily active in the Tamil film industry. He is the eldest son of the renowned actor and director T. Rajendar. His journey in the world of acting commenced with childhood roles in movies directed by his father, ultimately leading to his debut as a lead actor in his father’s film “Kadhal Azhivathillai” in 2002.
Born on February 3, 1983, in Thogarapalli, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, Silambarasan is the eldest child of T. Rajendar and Usha Rajendar. He has a younger brother named Kuralarasan and a sister named Ilakiya. From a young age, he has been a devout Hindu and a fervent devotee of Lord Shiva.
Silambarasan received his education at Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai. Later, he pursued his studies at Loyola College, Chennai. As a child, Silambarasan featured in several of his father’s films until 2002, when he took on his first leading role as a hero in his father’s movie “Kadhal Azhivathillai.”
| Name | Silambarasan (Simbu) |
|---|---|
| Also Known as | Silambarasan |
| Date of Birth | 03/02/1983 |
| Current Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Height | 175 CM |
| Hobbies | Singing, Writing |
| Father | T. Rajendar |
| Mother | Usha Rajendar |
| Sibling | Kuralarasan, Ilakiya Rajendar |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| College (s) | Loyola College, Chennai |
| School (s) | Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School |
| Debut Movies | |
|---|---|
| Language | Movie Name |
| Tamil | Uravai Kaatha Kili |
| Telugu | Ye Maaya Chesave |
| Awards List | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award | Category | Movie Name | |
| 2012 | SIIMA Award | Stylish Star of South Cinema | ||
| 2014 | SIIMA Award | Best Male Playback Singer | Baadshah | |
| 2011 | ITFA Award | Best Actor | Vaanam | |
| 2010 | Edison Award | Best Actor | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya | |
| 2010 | Big FM Tamil Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor Award | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya | |
| 2009 | Isaiyaruvi Tamil Music Awards | Rising Star Lyricist | Silambattam | |
| 2009 | Isaiyaruvi Tamil Music Awards | Best Dancer | Silambattam | |
| 2016 | Edison Award | Best Actor | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | |
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