S. N. Vasanth


S. N. Vasanth was an Indian actor who acts mostly in Tamil films and soap operas. The actor was introduced into the Tamil film world by director Bharathi Vasu in the hit film Mella Pesungal. The title of the film became a prefix to his name and he was affectionately called as "Mella Pesungal Vasanth" in the Industry. Vasanth was the president of the 'Chinnathirai Nadigar Sangam' for a considerable period of time. S. N. Vasanth died from a heart attack on may 2009 He was a relative of actor Radha Ravi.

Career

Studied at Adyar Film Institute. He made his debut as an actor in the year 1983 with the movie Mella Pesungal. He has acted in several films including Pulan Visaranai, Moondravadhu Kann, Pudhalvan. He has acted in DD Podhigai Doordarshan television and some private television serials. On 2 November 2003, he started the Chinnathirai Nadigar Sangam Association for the development of TV serial actors.

Filmography

All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
YearTitleRoleNotes
1983Mella Pesungal
1983Thandikkappatta Nyayangal
1984Sanga Natham
1984Ithu Ilavenirkalam
1985Nermai
1986Palaivana Rojakkal
1987Neethikku Thandanai
1987Krishnan Vandhaan
1987Theertha Karaiyinile
1987Kudumbam Oru Kovil
1987Aval Mella Sirithal
1988VarasudochaduTelugu film; Remake of Theertha Karaiyinile
1988Kalicharan
1988Paadatha Thenikkal
1989Dravidan
1989Rajadhi Raja
1989Poruthathu Pothum
1990Pulan Visaranai
1990Avalkkoru Janmam KoodiMalayalam; Dubbed in Tamil as Athiradi Abilasha
1991Sami Potta Mudichu
1992Thalaivasal
1992Chinna Marumagal
1992Naalaya Seidhi
1992Samundi
1993Ezhai Jaathi
1993Moondravadhu Kann
1993Gokulam
1993Amaravathi
1994Veeramani
1995Mannai Thottu Kumbidanum
1997Pudhalvan
1997Surya VamsamChandran
2000Kadhal Rojavae
2009Yavarum Nalam