Papanasam Sivan - Actor Profile

Papanasam Sivan

Sound
1Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 26, 1890
Birth Place: Polagam Village, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

About Papanasam Sivan

Papanasam Sivan (26 September 1890 – 1 October 1973) was a prominent composer of Carnatic music and a singer. He was awarded the Madras Music Academy's Sangeetha Kalanidhi in 1970. He was also the foremost film score composer in Kannada cinema as well as Tamil cinema in 1930s and 1940s. A famous composer, Sivan was also known as Tamil Thyagaraja. Using Classical South Indian as a base, Sivan created numerous hits popularised by M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar and M. S. Subbulakshmi. In 1962, he was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship the highest honour conferred by Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Papanasam Sivan reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Papanasam Sivan's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Papanasam Sivan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Thyagabhoomi, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Papanasam Sivan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Papanasam Sivan's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Papanasam Sivan.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1939 Thyagabhoomi Sambu Sastri Super Hit Similar →

Papanasam Sivan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Papanasam Sivan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Papanasam Sivan is "Thyagabhoomi" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Papanasam Sivan acted in?

Papanasam Sivan has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.