Gemini Ganesan_
Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Born
Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Birthplace
Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality
Languages
Tamil
Spouses
Savitri (1954-1981), Pushpavalli
Children
2 children: Kamala Selvaraj, Rekhā
Parents
Ramaswamy Iyer
Education
University of Madras, Madras Christian College
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Latin (geminī)
Popularity
Tier B -- 38,672 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 10 films with Savitri
Career
Career spanning 52 years (1947-1999)
Notable
133 total credits -- top 1% among A-tier people
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 26
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19
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (2)
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Padma Shri in arts
WON
B
Filmfare Awards South
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Biography
Ramaswamy Ganesan, better known by his stage name Gemini Ganesan, was an Indian film actor who worked mainly in Tamil cinema. He was nicknamed "Kadhal Mannan" (King of Romance) for the romantic roles he played in films.Ganesan was one among the "three biggest names of Tamil cinema", the other two being M. G. Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan. While Sivaji Ganesan excelled in films with drama, and MGR dominated films with fight sequences, Gemini Ganesan held his own with sensitive portrayals of the yearning lover. A recipient of the Padmashree in 1971, he had also won several other prestigious awards such as the "Kalaimamani", "MGR Gold Medal" and "Screen Lifetime Achievement Award". He came from an orthodox Brahmin family, and was one of the few graduates to enter the film industry at that time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Gemini Ganesan?
Gemini Ganesan was born on and passed away on at the age of 84.
Where was Gemini Ganesan born?
Gemini Ganesan was born in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India.
What movies or shows has Gemini Ganesan been in?
Gemini Ganesan has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Chitthi (2024), Krishnadasi (2016), Thodarum (1999), Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (1998), Mettukudi (1996).
What is Gemini Ganesan known for?
Gemini Ganesan is primarily known as an actor. Ramaswamy Ganesan, better known by his stage name Gemini Ganesan, was an Indian film actor who worked mainly in Tamil cinema. He was nicknamed "Kadhal Mannan" (King of Romance) for…
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