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Poornam Viswanathan was an Indian theatre and film actor, who predominantly appeared in Tamil films. He started performing on stage at age 18. He worked as a reader for All India Radio and went on to act in films such as Chithram, Varusham 16, Thillu Mullu, Keladi Kanmani, Moondram Pirai, Aasai, Mahanadi and Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu. He had a son and two daughters. Viswanathan died on 1 October 2008.
Born
Saturday, 01 January 1921
Died
Wednesday, 01 October 2008
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Belli Modada Ambara | 2010 | |
| Thamizhan | Vishwanthan | 2002 |
| Thuraimugam | 1996 | |
| Aasai | Yamuna's father / father of Ganga and Yamuna | 1995 |
| Mahanadi | Panjapakesan Iyer (Krishna's Cellmate) / Panjapakesan (Krishna's Cellmate) | 1994 |
| Manasu Rendum Pudhusu | Narayanan Iyer | 1994 |
| Pingami | 1994 | |
| Jackpot | 1993 | |
| Meera | Jeeva's Father | 1992 |
| Sugamana Sumaigal | Guest Appearance | 1992 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Belli Modada Ambara | 2010 | |
| Thamizhan | Vishwanthan | 2002 |
| Thuraimugam | 1996 | |
| Aasai | Yamuna's father / father of Ganga and Yamuna | 1995 |
| Mahanadi | Panjapakesan Iyer (Krishna's Cellmate) / Panjapakesan (Krishna's Cellmate) | 1994 |
| Manasu Rendum Pudhusu | Narayanan Iyer | 1994 |
| Pingami | 1994 | |
| Jackpot | 1993 | |
| Meera | Jeeva's Father | 1992 |
| Sugamana Sumaigal | Guest Appearance | 1992 |
| Nee Pathi Naan Pathi | 1991 | |
| Pudhu Manithan | 1991 | |
| Raja Kaiye Vacha | Company chairman and Divya's grandfather | 1990 |
| Keladi Kanmani | Sharada's father | 1990 |
| Anjali | Narayanaswamy | 1990 |
| Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal | Goa Resident | 1989 |
| Shiva | 1989 | |
| Abhimanyu | Muthaliyar | 1989 |
| Varusham Padhinaaru | Family Head | 1989 |
| Chithram | Ramendra Menon | 1988 |
| Aryan | 1988 | |
| Khooni Insaan | 1988 | |
| Ore Oru Gramathile | 1987 | |
| Dharma Pathni | 1986 | |
| Kanmaniye Pesu | 1986 | |
| Aan Paavam | 1985 | |
| Padikkathavan | Vedhachalam / Vedachalam | 1985 |
| Sri Raghavendra | Raghavendra's Devotee / Devotee | 1985 |
| Unn Kannil Neer Vazhindal | 1985 | |
| Udaya Geetham | 1985 | |
| Kalyana Agathigal | 1985 | |
| Osai | 1984 | |
| Kai Kodukkam Kai | 1984 | |
| Naan Paadum Paadal | Rangarajan | 1984 |
| Vidhi | Radha's father | 1984 |
| Tharasu | 1984 | |
| Thanga Magan | Judge | 1983 |
| Agni Sakshi | 1982 | |
| Moondru Mugam | 1982 | |
| Puthu Kavithai | Uma's father-in-law | 1982 |
| Payanangal Mudivathillai | Radha's father | 1982 |
| Moondram Pirai | Srinivas's Boss / Mr. Viswanathan | 1982 |
| Ranuva Veeran | Iyengar (Raghu's Father) | 1981 |
| Garjanai | Professor Jaidev (Tamil Version) | 1981 |
| Ek Duuje Ke Liye | V. Sivaramakrishan / V. Sivaramakrishnan | 1981 |
| Thillu Mullu | Family Friend and Doctor / Doctor | 1981 |
| Varumayin Niram Sigappu | Sundaram Pillai (Rangan's father) / Sundaram Pillai | 1980 |
| Guru | Raghu's father | 1980 |
| Ninaithale Inikkum | Sona's Father | 1979 |
| Ninaithathai Mudippavan | Judge | 1975 |
| Melnattu Marumagal | Pazhani vel | 1975 |
| Gauravam | Judge | 1973 |
| Idaya Veenai | 1972 |
