Prabhu

Born smack-dab in the heart of Chennai on December 27, 1956, Prabhu’s been lighting up the Indian film scene for decades. The guy’s not just an actor—he’s a producer, too. You might remember him from that action-packed flick Ayan back in 2009 or maybe the classic romance Chinna Thambi from ’91. Oh, and let’s not forget Manasukkul Mathappu, the 1988 drama that tugs at your heartstrings. Prabhu pretty much grew up surrounded by film legends (his dad’s none other than the legendary Sivaji Ganesan), so you could say cinema’s in his blood. He kicked off his career in the late ‘70s, and since then, he’s been all over Tamil cinema—dabbling in everything from intense dramas to feel-good family films and even slapstick comedy. People love him for this sort of easy-going charm he brings onscreen, and he’s got this knack for picking roles that stick with you. Doesn’t matter if he’s playing a lovesick hero, a stoic cop, or a misunderstood dad—he just owns it. Throughout the years, Prabhu’s racked up a bunch of awards and a solid fanbase that still roots for him, whether he’s in a blockbuster or a smaller indie project. Offscreen, he’s known for keeping it low-key but always being super supportive of new talent and the industry as a whole.