Personal details
Born:
- Born Place: Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Also Known As:
Motta Rajendran, Mottai Rajendran, Motta Rajendiran, Mottai Rajendiran, Rajendiran, Naan Kadavul Rajendran, Naan Kadavul Rajendiran, 'மொட்டை' ராஜேந்திரன், ராஜேந்திரன் , Motta Rajendhiran, Mota Rajendhiran
Rajendran
Arunachalam Rajendran, better known by his stage names Mottai Rajendran or Naan Kadavul Rajendran, is an Indian stunt double and actor primarily working in Tamil cinema. Born on June 1, 1957, in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, he began his career as a stuntman and has worked in over 500 South Indian films. He is noted for his rough voice and his hairless appearance, which he claims was the result of exposure to industrial waste during a stunt sequence.He made his acting debut in a small but significant role in the 2003 film Pithamagan. He gained critical acclaim for his performance as a cruel leader who tortures beggars in the 2009 film Naan Kadavul, earning him the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain. Following this, he transitioned into playing villainous and later, comedic, supporting roles. His comedic timing and distinctive appearance have made him a popular character actor, with notable roles in films like Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010), Raja Rani (2013), Naanum Rowdydhaan (2015), and Theri (2016).
