Age, Biography and Wiki
Janagaraj was born on 29 May, 1955 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, is an Indian actor (born 1950). Discover Janagaraj'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 69 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
Actor, comedian |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
29 May, 1955 |
| Birthday |
29 May |
| Birthplace |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality |
India
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 69 years old group.
Janagaraj Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Janagaraj height not available right now. We will update Janagaraj's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Janagaraj's Wife?
His wife is Malathi
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Malathi |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
1 |
Janagaraj Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Janagaraj worth at the age of 69 years old? Janagaraj’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from India. We have estimated Janagaraj'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 |
Actor |
Janagaraj Social Network
Timeline
Janagaraj is an Indian actor who has appeared in over 200 films predominantly in Tamil cinema as a comedian or in supporting roles.
He also starred in few Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films.
Janagaraj was born to Vadivelu and Muthulakshmi in Chennai Tamil Nadu.
He joined the Auditor General's Office as a Junior Division Clerk in 1976 and worked part-time as a theatre artist and a stage artist due to his desire to act and perform.
He was friendly with Delhi Ganesh, another AGS employee who remains his closest friend to date.
Janagaraj joined Director Bharathiraja as his unofficial assistant.
After seeing his talent during the shooting of Kizhake Pogum Rail, Bharathiraja gave him the chance to act as a Brahmin in the same movie.
Later in Puthiya Vaarpugal, Bharathiraja gave Janagaraj another sensational character as a minor boy of the villain (G. Srinivasan).
Janagaraj had acted with a trouser and baniyan for that movie.
In 1978, he was introduced by director Bharathiraja in Kizhake Pogum Rail and he continued to give chance to him in his films Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979), Kaadhal Oviyam (1982) and Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985).
Janagaraj found his break in 1980 in Bharathiraja's Nizhalgal and was among the most wanted comedians, having shared roles with major film stars like Sivakumar, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Ramki, Sivaji Ganesan and with major film directors like Mani Ratnam, K. Balachander and Suresh Krishna.
Janagaraj's career however spun to silver in the 1980s.
Starting with Nizhalgal (1980), continuing in Sindhu Bhairavi (1985), Palaivana Rojakkal (1986), Muthal Vasantham (1986), Agni Natchathiram (1988), Rajadhi Raja (1989) and Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989).
Janagaraj became a popular comedian in Tamil films.
He is known for his peculiar voice and face expression.
He has also acted in supporting roles in films like Nayakan (1987), Kizhakku Vasal (1990), Annamalai (1992) and Baashha (1995).
He was main sidekick for Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth in 80s and early 90s films.
Suruli Rajan's untimely death pushed him to forefront for roles that demanded comedy as well as character support.
His latest roles were in King (2002), Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004) and M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004) as supporting roles.
He acted a negative role in Aayudham (2005).
After a hiatus, Janagaraj made his acting comeback with 96 (2018) and Dha Dha 87 (2019).
