On the 1^st of January in 2000, JEANS was released in a Theater in Tokyo.
This film was originally released in April,1998 in India. At that time only few people knew about Indian Movies in Japan. But, that the heroine of this movie was Aishwarya Rai - the world beauty, evoked the interest of some movie gores here. One chilly autumn day in 1998, at a small Indian video shop in Tokyo, I had a chance to watch the musical clip of JEANS. That was the beautiful-romantic musical scene of POOVUKKUL. A very elegant young man dancing beside Aishwarya nailed my eyes on the TV screen. He looked moderate and noble just like a prince. I felt he was my ideal at first sight. This man was the prince of love from Tamil Nadu - PRASHANTH himself !

Prashanth, who has the nickname of KATHAL ILAVARASAN (the prince of love) among his fans, is one of the most popular young heros in Tamil filmdom.
He is a promising actor not only because of his fresh, handsome looking, but also of his fine acting ability and multifaceted talents.

Prashanth was born on 6^th April 1973.
His father is a film actor, producer and director Thiagarajan.
He made his film debut at the age of 17. That was his silver jublee hit (run over 25 weeks) VAIGASI PORANTHACHU (A new month has begun) in 1990. Now we can see a young, not yet matured but very cute boy Prashanth in this film.
His next film VANNA VANNA POOKAL (Colorful Flowers) directed by Balumahendra won the National award for 1991 and CHEMBARUTHI ( a girl's name) directed by Selvanami gave him yet another hit.

After these hits he had a rush of offers from film makers. The young hero was in demand.
Some of these films are : UNKAHHE PIRANTHEN (I was born for you) in 1992, ENGA THAMBI (Our little brother) in 1993,RAASA MAGHAN (King's son) in 1994, SENTHAMIZH SELVAN (Young Tamilian) in 1994, KANMANI (a girl's name) in 1994, AANALAGAN (handsome man) in 1995 etc.
The most important film during this period is surely Mani Ratnam's THIRUDA THIRUDA (thief, thief) in 1993. (This film was dubbed in Hindi as Chor Chor, also in Telugu as Donga Donga.) Even though this Mani Ratnam's film was averaged hit, Prashanth's appearance was very cheerful and full of youth. His acting with youthful earnestness contributed to the charm of this unique movie. Wonderful music was composed by AR Rahman.

Prashanth was also acting in Malayaram films, Telugu films and Hindi films. An offbeat Malayalam film PERUNTHACHAN (The master carpenter) won the best film award in Kerala in 1990. (This film was introduced also in Japan at the Fukuoka film festival in 1992.)
In Hindi films he was acting like I LOVE YOU, ANTO KAPREMYUTH, in Telugu PREMA SIGARAM, SAAMANTHI, LAATTI, THOZHI MUTHTHU.

And in 1998. This year might be monumental for Prashanth himself. JEANS was released. This mega production was made by U.S. based former tennis star Ashok Amritraj, directed by Shankar. Music was composed by AR Rahman and Prashanth paired opposite the world beauty Aishwarya Rai.
Prashanth changed himself drastically in JEANS, but it improved his image very much. His sharp and elegant looking matched his role well and he looked very confident and natural than ever. JEANS celebrated 100 days run in Singapore and Malaysia, and silver jubilee run in Chennai.

Prashanth enjoyed a fruitful year 1998. Next films KANNETHIRE THONDRINAL (she appeared before my eyes) and KAADAL KAVIDHAI (love poem) both became big hits.
After JEANS - Prashanth's new history has begun!

Prince has also his private life

Prashanth leads an active and busy life in Chennai. His entire career was managed by his father Thiagarajan who is himself a producer-actor-director.
His address in Chennai is:

40 North Usman Road, Thiagaraja Nagar, Chennai - 600 034, India
Tel 91-44-8241995

Prashanth is good skilled in Karate (Black Belt), Gymnastics, Silambu, Kalari, Roller skating, horse riding, swimming and yatching. Also good dancer in Bharatanatyam. Added to that, he had studied in Trinity College of Music in London.
Prashanth has a lot of fans all over the world and he takes the trouble to answer almost all of his fan mails. To those who are interested in talking to him on the net, access him at
tyson@md2.vsnl.net.in

* Prashanth answerd *

<Favourite Actor> Sivaji Ganesan
<Favourite Actress> Sree Devi
<Favourite Dress> Dhothi-Shirt
<Favourite Colors> All light colors, especially white
<Favourite Game> Cricket

Take a closer view ...

He looks very pleasant. His bright smile makes everyone happy. But the most charming character of Prashanth is his sincerity. His earnestness in the acting always enchant us.
Do you know any other actor like him ? No, only Prashanth !
Wasn't he shining in the musical scene of Malare Oru Varthai in POO MAGAL OORVALAM ? Wasn't he brilliant in THIRUDA THIRUDA ? Wasn't he gorgeous in Valli Malarae in JODI ? Yes, he was !
Keep on watching. Prashanth is on !