P.L. Thenappan
ProductionAbout P.L. Thenappan
P L Thenappan is a Tamil cinema producer. He owns the production company called Sri Rajlakshmi Film (P) Ltd.
P.L. Thenappan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of P.L. Thenappan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of P.L. Thenappan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of P.L. Thenappan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Maharaja, which stands out as a key performance.
Best P.L. Thenappan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from P.L. Thenappan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie P.L. Thenappan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Vaa Vaathiyaar | Santhanapuram Jai Ganesh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Sirai | Rathnavel Pandian (Judge 1) | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Maareesan | Kanagaraj | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | X & Y | Maava | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Myyal | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Dragon | Thenappan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Mura | Ratnam | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Dhonima | Pazhaniappan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Maharaja | Salon Owner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Por Thozhil | Maarimuthu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Katharbasha Endra Muthuramalingam | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Kasethan Kadavulada | Govindaraj | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Raavana Kottam | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Theerkadarishi | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Thugs | Annachi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Bakasuran | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Aadhaar | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Vezham | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Gangs of Madras | Minister Tamizhvaanan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Peranbu | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Madura Veeran | Perumal | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Kurangu Bommai | Ekambaram | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Muthu | Kerala tea shop owner (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Criminal | - | Flop | Similar → |
P.L. Thenappan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of P.L. Thenappan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring P.L. Thenappan is "Maharaja" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has P.L. Thenappan acted in?
P.L. Thenappan has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by P.L. Thenappan?
Other notable films include "Dragon", "Kurangu Bommai", and "Peranbu".