Prashanth Thiagarajan Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Height, Movies, Parents, Son, Career

Prashanth Thiagarajan, born on April 6, 1973, is an Indian actor, businessman, and trained pianist, renowned for his work in Tamil cinema, particularly for his romantic roles in the 1998 blockbuster Jeans alongside Aishwarya Rai.

Known as the “Top Star” of the late 1990s, he has appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam films, earning accolades like the Kalaimamani Award from the Tamil Nadu government.

Profile

• Full Name: Prashanth Thiagarajan
• Stage Name: Prashanth
• Born: April 6, 1973
• Age: 52 years old
• Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actor, Businessman, Playback Singer, Film Producer
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
• Parent: Thiagarajan (father), Shanthi (mother)
• Siblings: Preeti Thiagarajan (sister)
• Spouse: Grahalakshmi (m. 2005–2009)
• Children: One son
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $2–5 million

Early Life and Education

Prashanth Thiagarajan, born on April 6, 1973, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, grew up in a Hindu Tamil family, the son of actor-director Thiagarajan and Shanthi, with his sister Preeti, and he is 52 years old.

Raised in a cinematic household, with his grandfather Peketi Sivaram also an actor, he initially aspired to be a doctor but was drawn to acting.

He studied at Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School, pursued Computer Graphics and Multimedia, and trained as a pianist at Trinity College of Music in London.

Despite enrolling in two medical colleges, he chose to follow his father’s footsteps into the film industry.

Career

Prashanth Thiagarajan, born on April 6, 1973, debuted at 17 in the 1990 Tamil film Vaigasi Poranthachu, marking the start of a prolific career in Tamil cinema, with early successes in Vanna Vanna Pookkal (1992) and Chembaruthi (1992).

His role in Mani Ratnam’s Thiruda Thiruda (1993) and Shankar’s Jeans (1998), where he played a dual role opposite Aishwarya Rai, catapulted him to stardom as a romantic hero in the late 1990s.

Films like Kaadhal Kavithai (1998) and Jodi (1999) further solidified his popularity, earning him a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut-South.

After a series of flops in the mid-2000s, including Jai (2004) and London (2005), he faced setbacks with shelved projects like Petrol and Pulan Visaranai 2.

He made a comeback with Saagasam (2016) and starred in Andhagan (2024), a crime thriller, and The Greatest of All Time (2024) with Vijay.

In 2025, he announced a reunion with director Hari for a big-budget entertainer, tentatively titled Prashanth55, as shared on social media. Prashanth also manages his family’s production studio, Lakshmi Shanthi Movies, and a jewelry mart in Chennai’s Panagal Park.

Awards and Nominations

He won a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut-South for his early roles and a Cinema Express Award for his performance in Jeans (1998). His work in films like Thiruda Thiruda (1993) earned critical acclaim, though he has not been widely documented for recent nominations.

Social Media

• Instagram: @actorprashanth
• Facebook: Prashanth Thiagarajan
• Twitter: @actorprashanth

Personal Life

Prashanth Thiagarajan, born on April 6, 1973, was married to Grahalakshmi from 2005 to 2009, with whom he has a son, but the couple divorced, and he is reportedly seeking remarriage as of 2024, as announced by his father at the Andhagan success meet.

Regarding his height, Prashanth Thiagarajan stands at 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) tall, he is a trained pianist with a passion for music and manages a jewelry business in Chennai.

No previous relationships are publicly documented, and he maintains a close bond with his family, including his sister Preeti.

Filmography

• Vaigasi Poranthachu (1990)
• Vanna Vanna Pookkal (1992)
• Chembaruthi (1992)
• Thiruda Thiruda (1993)
• Tholi Muddhu (1993)
• Rasa Magan (1994)
• Aanazhagan (1995)
• Krishna (1996)
• Jeans (1998)
• Kaadhal Kavithai (1998)
• Kannedhirey Thondrinal (1998)
• Jodi (1999)
• Parthen Rasithen (2000)
• Chocolate (2001)
• Winner (2003)
• Shock (2004)
• London (2005)
• Ponnar Shankar (2011)
• Saagasam (2016)
• Johnny (2018)
• Vinaya Vidheya Rama (2019)
• Andhagan (2024)
• The Greatest of All Time (2024)
• Mr. Zoo Keeper (2025, upcoming)
• Mr. & Mrs. Bachelor (2025, upcoming)

Net Worth

Prashanth Thiagarajan, born on April 6, 1973, has an estimated net worth of $2–5 million. He primarily earned through his acting career in Tamil cinema, with notable earnings from hits like Jeans (1998) and recent films like Andhagan (2024).

His income is supplemented by his family’s production studio, Lakshmi Shanthi Movies, and his multi-storeyed jewelry mart in Chennai’s Panagal Park. Additional revenue comes from occasional playback singing and brand endorsements.