Mohideen Abdul Khadar

Biography:

Rajkiran, born as J. Mohideen Abdul Khadar on March 16, 1949, in Keelakarai, India, is a multifaceted Indian personality known for his contributions as an actor, producer, and director in the Tamil film industry. With a career spanning over several decades, Rajkiran has appeared in more than 30 Tamil films.

In the early stages of his film career, Rajkiran ventured into film production, notably producing two films starring Ramarajan, in one of which he made a brief appearance. His breakthrough came in 1991 when he produced and starred in the lead role in Kasthuri Raja’s debut film, “En Rasavin Manasile,” which achieved a silver jubilee run and earned him accolades, including the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize and the Cinema Express – Best New Face Award. He went on to direct, produce, and act in lead roles in successful films like “Aranmanai Kili” (1993) and “Ellame En Rasathan” (1995). Despite a brief hiatus, he returned to acting in critically acclaimed films like Bala’s “Nandha” and Cheran’s “Pandavar Bhoomi,” receiving praise for his performances.

Rajkiran’s career also extended to television commercials, and he continued to be a prominent figure in the Tamil film industry with appearances in movies such as “Kaavalan” (2011), “Ponnar Shankar” (2011), “Venghai” (2011), and “Thiruthani” (2012). Notably, he starred in the lead role in the film “Pa Paandi” in 2017 and made his Malayalam film debut in “Shylock” in 2020, sharing the screen with Mammootty in a character named Ayyannar.