Sivaji Ganesan
Sivaji Ganesan (born Villupuram Chinniahpillai Ganesan; October 1, 1928 – July 21, 2001) was a towering figure of Indian and Tamil cinema, acclaimed for his expressive performances and mastery of dialogue delivery. Known as "Nadigar Thilagam" ("Pride of Actors"), he appeared in over 300 films across multiple Indian languages and profoundly influenced generations of performers.