Best Sivaji Ganesan films to stream on Raj TV Digital - Karnan, Yamanukku Yaman, and more

Sivaji Ganesan is one of the finest acting talents Indian cinema has ever had. The legend kicked off his acting career with theatre plays, and his iconic performance as Chhatrapati Shivaji earned him the stage name ‘Sivaji’ Ganesan. The veteran actor, who made his movie debut in 1952, established himself as a superstar in Tamil cinema in a career that spanned over 47 years. The last film he worked on was Padayappa, the Rajinikanth starrer, which was released in 1999. Now, let’s have a look at the best Sivaji Ganesan films that you can stream on Raj TV Digital and OTTplay Premium.

Best Sivaji Ganesan films to stream on Raj TV Digital and OTTplay Premium

Karnan

Director: BR Panthulu

Cast: Sivaji Ganesan, NT Rama Rao, Savitri Ganesan, Devika, MV Rajamma

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Sivaji Ganesan played the titular character, Karnan, from the epic Mahabharata in this classic mythological period film directed by BR Panthulu. The classic movie revolves around the life of the iconic character from the epic Mahabharata, who was born to Princess Kunti but eventually sides with Kauravas and develops a deep bond with Prince Duryodhana.

Arunodhayam

Director: Muktha Srinivasan

Cast: Sivaji Ganesan, R Muthuraman, Lakshmi, B Saroja Devi

This family drama directed by Muktha Srinivasan revolves around the life of Prabhu, a doting brother who learns that his sister, Nirmala, is in love with Arun, an alcoholic. The devoted brother decides to reform Arun and unite him with his sister. Sivaji Ganesan played the role of Prabhu in the film, which featured R Muthuraman and Lakshmi in the roles of Arun and Nirmala, respectively.

Yamanukku Yaman

Director: D Yoganand

Cast: Sivaji Ganesan, Sripriya, VK Ramasamy, Thengai Srinivasan

This D Yoganand directorial narrates the story of Sathyamoorthy, aka Sathya, who reaches the court of Yama after he is killed for exposing the crimes of the village head. He starts a protest to get his life back, and the impressed Yama returns Sathya’s life. Sivaji Ganesan appeared in a double role as both Sathya and Yama in the film.

Saadhanai

Director: AS Prakasam

Cast: Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu, KR Vijaya, Nalini, Bhuvani

Sivaji Ganesan played the role of Ram Kumar, a talented filmmaker who is keen to turn the classic love tale of Salim and Anarkali into a film, in Saadhanai. He decides to cast a beggar woman in the lead role. However, his wife Lakshmi gets suspicious of their bond, which results in the project getting shelved. Ganesan’s son Prabhu appeared as his onscreen son Babu in this AS Prakasam directorial.

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Miruthanga Chakravarthi

Director: K Shankar

Cast: Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu, KR Vijaya, MN Nambiar, VK Ramasamy

This K Shankar directorial narrates the story of Subbaiah Pillai, a veteran mridangam player, who faces competition from his ignorant son Kannan after he was provoked by his father’s rivals to prove his worth. Sivaji Ganesan played the role of Subbaiah in the film, while his real-life son Prabhu appeared as Kannan.

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