Personal details
- Birth Date: 1983-02-03
- Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Birth Location: Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, India
- Parents: Thesingu Rajendar
- Professions: Actor, Music Department, Writer
Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar—most people just call him Simbu, or S.T.R. if you’re in the know—is one of those guys who seems to do everything in the Tamil film world. Acting? Check. Directing? Yep. Writing, dancing, music, lyrics, singing…honestly, the man barely sleeps, probably. Born in Thogarapalli, Krishnagiri, he’s the oldest kid in the Rajendar clan, with his parents T. Rajendar (yeah, that T. Rajendar) and Usha Rajendar, plus a younger brother, Kuralarasan, and a sister, Elakkiya. Simbu’s childhood was basically a crash course in movies, thanks to his dad, who kept casting him as a child artist in his own films. By 2002, Simbu got his first shot as a lead in Kadhal Azhivathillai, which—surprise—his dad directed and his mom produced. Real family business vibes. Growing up, Simbu was a hardcore devotee of Lord Shiva, which he’s never been shy about. He went to Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School and later Loyola College, but let’s be real, cinema was always his main classroom. He’s been hustling in the industry since he was a kid, racking up credits in his dad’s movies until he broke out on his own. Fast forward to 2021, and the dude’s been in the game for 37 years with 45 movies under his belt. That’s not just longevity, that’s obsession. And honestly, if you’re into Tamil cinema, there’s a good chance you’ve seen at least one Simbu flick—probably more.
referencennKinda wild—this dude managed to star in nineteen movies as a kid. People actually called him Little Superstar, which, honestly, is a pretty sweet nickname. Now, before he landed that big hit with Manmadhan (and yeah, that movie really blew up for him), he’d already racked up five flicks. We’re talking Kadhal Arivathilai (his dad directed that one, classic nepotism move), plus Kuthu, Kovil, Alai, and Dhum. Not bad for someone who wasn’t even old enough to rent a car. He pretty much grew up on film sets, which probably explains why he’s got that effortless screen presence. It’s almost like he skipped the awkward child actor phase and just rolled right into stardom. People remember him for those early roles, but it’s wild to think that Manmadhan was just the tipping point. Before that, he was already hustling hard, building up his rep in the industry.
February 3, 1983
5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, India
Thesingu Rajendar and Surekha
42 years old