Janagaraj

Janagaraj has also acted in character roles in films like Nayakan (1987), Kizhakku Vasal (1990) Annamalai (1992) and Baashha (1995). His latest roles were in King (2002), Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004) and M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004) in 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).

Janagaraj found his break in 1980 in Bharathi Raja 's Nizaghal and was among the most wanted comedians, having roles with major film stars like Sivakumar, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Ramki even with Sivaji Ganesan and with major film directors like Mani Ratnam, K. Balachander and Suresh Krishna.

Janagaraj's career however spun 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. He is known for his peculiar voice and face expression. He has also acted in supporting roles in films like Nayakan (1987), 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.

It was on 1977,he was introduced by Director Bharathiraja in " Kilakke Pogum Rail:, and he continuously give chance to him in his films " Puthia Varppugal" , " Kathal ovium " " Oru kaithin diary:

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.