Age, Biography, and Wiki
Rajesh was born on December 20, 1949, in Mannargudi, Tiruvarur district, to Williams Nattar and Lily Grace Mankondar. His family originally hailed from Anaikkadu in Thanjavur district. Throughout his life, Rajesh was involved in various roles, transitioning from a teacher to a successful actor in Tamil cinema. He passed away on May 29, 2025, at the age of 75.
| Occupation | Voice Actors |
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| Date of Birth | 20 December 1949 |
| Age | 75 Years |
| Birth Place | Mannargudi, Tanjore District, Madras Province, Dominion of India (now in Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India) |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
| Country | India |
| Date of death | 29 May, 2025 |
| Died Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship Status
Details about Rajesh's personal relationships or marital status are not widely documented in available sources.
In 1983, he married Joan Sylvia Vanathirayar, who is the granddaughter of the famous social reformist and Dravidian leader Pattukottai Davis Vanathirayar. They had one daughter Divya and one son Deepak, who made his acting debut in 2014. His wife died on 6 August 2012.
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| Husband | Joan Sylvia Vanathirayar (m. 1983-2012) |
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Net Worth and Salary
Specific figures for Rajesh's net worth as of 2025 are not publicly disclosed. However, given his extensive career in film and his involvement in other business ventures, it is likely that his net worth was substantial. Celebrities in the Tamil film industry often have varied income streams from acting, endorsements, and business investments.
Career, Business, and Investments
Rajesh had a distinguished career in the Tamil film industry, appearing in over 150 films. His roles ranged from hero to character actor in notable films like Achamillai Achamillai, Sathya, Mahanadhi, and Virumaandi. Beyond acting, Rajesh was involved in the hotel and real estate business, where he was a prominent builder. He also wrote biographies of Hollywood actors in Tamil and was an author of books and articles on astrology.
Later in life, he was in the hotel and real estate business, and he was a leading builder in the city. He also wrote biographies of Hollywood actors in Tamil.
Social Network
Information about Rajesh's presence on social media platforms is not readily available, as he passed away in 2025.
In 1974, he got a chance to act in the film Aval Oru Thodar Kathai in a small role. His first film as a hero was Kanni Paruvathile (1979), produced by Rajkannu. Rajesh acted in Achamillai Achamillai, by K. Balachander. Later, he moved into playing character roles, and acted in movies with Kamal Haasan like Sathya, Mahanadhi and Virumaandi.
He was the first Tamil actor to build a bungalow for the purpose of movie shooting in 1985 near KK Nagar, Chennai, which was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran. Many Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi movie shootings were completed in that house. He later sold it in 1993, while starting his real estate business. In the early 1990s, as advised by his friend Jeppiaar, he started a Real Estate business, then he started hotel and construction business. He was active in politics from 1987 to 1991, supporting Janaki. He was also a follower of Karl Marx; he visited the UK and paid his tribute to the great leader.
Education
Rajesh studied in various locations, including Dindigul, Vadamadurai, Melanatham Aanaikadu, and Chinnamanur in Theni district. He completed his PUC at Karaikudi Alagappa College but did not finish his college education at Pachaiappas College. Before entering the film industry, he worked as a teacher at St Paul's High School and Kellett Higher Secondary School from 1972 to 1979.
He studied in Dindigul, Vadamadurai, Melanatham Aanaikadu and Chinnamanur Theni district. After finishing his PUC in Karaikudi Alagappa College, he joined Pachaiappas College, but unfortunately did not complete his college education. He worked as a teacher in St Paul's High School, Purasawalkam and later at Kellett Higher Secondary School, Triplicane from 1972 to 1979.
