Age, Biography and Wiki
Agathiyan was born on 18 August, 1952 in Peravurani, Madras State (now Tamil Nadu), India, is an Indian film director (born 1952). Discover Agathiyan's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
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| Occupation |
Director
screenwriter
producer
lyricist
actor |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
18 August, 1952 |
| Birthday |
18 August |
| Birthplace |
Peravurani, Madras State (now Tamil Nadu), India |
| Nationality |
India
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Agathiyan Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Agathiyan height not available right now. We will update Agathiyan's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Agathiyan's Wife?
His wife is Radha (m. 1978-2016)
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| Wife |
Radha (m. 1978-2016) |
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| Children |
Kani Thiru Vijayalakshmi Agathiyan Niranjani Ahathian |
Agathiyan Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Agathiyan worth at the age of 71 years old? Agathiyan’s income source is mostly from being a successful film. He is from India. We have estimated Agathiyan's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
film |
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Timeline
Agathiyan (born 18 August 1952; ) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, lyricist, and actor.
He have served as jury member at 57th National Film Awards.
He married Radha in 1978.
His elder daughter Kani (Karthika), host of Makkal TV, is married to film director Thiru.
Kani Thiru is a winner of Vijay TV's Cook With Comali (Season 2).
His second daughter Vijayalakshmi Agathiyan is an actress and is married to film director Feroz.
His younger daughter Niranjani Ahathian is a costume designer and actress who is married to director Desingh Periyasamy.
He initially directed movie in 1991 and was credited as Ravi Thasan but it was unsuccessful.
Anbalaya Prabhakaran, who acted in that movie and also produces small budgeted films with new directors, gave Ahahtian his second break as a director with Madhumathi, a teenage love story with new faces.
He was back to where he started, but again fate had bigger things in store for him.
Sivasakthi Pandian, a film distributor turned producer, produced Vaanmathi with Ajith and Swathi.
Next came Kadhal Kottai from the same banner and Ahahtian became the toast of the industry.
Offers poured in for films.
He was the first director in Tamil cinema to win the National Film Award for Best Direction for Kadhal Kottai (1996).
For the film, he also won National Film Award for Best Screenplay and Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil.
Agathiyan, a director in his late forties entered films a decade back and struggled as an assistant to various directors.
Hailing from a agriculturist family, he spent a happy-go-lucky time in college, and when he decided to pack his bags and come to Chennai to try his luck in films as a director, he lost his family's support.
Struggling with no money, he did odd jobs in film companies and became an assistant to anyone who offered him food and shelter.
