Talk:Silambarasan

A Multi talented Actor from Tamil Cinema
Silambarasan Simbu aka STR is a multi talented person. He is the Elder son of Actor/Director T.R.Rajendhar. He is an Actor,Director,Producer,Dialogue writer, Story-Script writer, and also a Lyricist. He was a co-music director for Monisha en monolisa and he is also a playback singer. After the Huge success of Manmathan, In mid-2005 at the age of 21, he became the youngest director ever in Tamil Cinema to direct his directorial debut, Vallavan. In 2010, his movie Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya directed my Director Gautham Menon was a Huge hit and he was also appreciated by many cinema critics for his best performance. followed by VinnaiThaandi varuvaaya his Vaanam which was a multi-starrer movie also bagged him good names and was an extra feather to his Crown. His Recent Diwali 2012 release Podaa Podi which was a Musical Romantic Comedy directed by debut Director Vignesh Shivan given him a Hatrick Super Hit movies. on 2011 December he announced his first International Album "Love Anthem for world Peace" and also released a teaser of the same later. the Love Anthem Album making is in Process now with Akon featuring for a song.

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--Aravindselva 13:22, 15 June 2013

Simbu editing this page?
It seems to me that Simbu is editing his own page. Reference to Nayanthara is quite often been removed. --Rrjanbiah 08:04, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

The Fact is that www.simbucentral.com the mods from there used to remove all the contents with nayan as u guys know, Silambarasan does not want nayan to be a part of his life. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 220.225.129.125 (talk) 04:12, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

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Edit request
Please provide what you want to be changed.  fetch  comms  ☛ 21:23, 29 December 2009 (UTC)


 * The page isn't currently protected. If you want to have the page protected, go to WP:RFPP and follow the instructions. Celestra (talk) 21:27, 29 December 2009 (UTC)

Contraditions in the list of the films
The list says Silambattam, Vallavan were hits while the articles said they were flops.. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 116.15.171.251 (talk) 03:41, 15 February 2010 (UTC)
 * There are no longer any hit/flop tags in the table, per WP:FILM that they are hopelessly WP:OR. DMacks (talk) 22:28, 21 January 2011 (UTC)

Birth year
As per this edit, we now have a previous source supporting 1983 and a newer one supporting 1985. Neither looks decidedly more reliable than the other. WP:BLP demands verifiable personal information and it's not clear we have that (actually neither source looks great, so I might say it is clear we do not have it). Therefore I've removed the year. Both sources agree on the month and day, so I left that information. DMacks (talk) 16:20, 6 February 2011 (UTC)

Now i had added a reliable resource -The Hindu, where the actor himself reveals his age. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 117.202.136.112 (talk) 02:17, 8 March 2011 (UTC)
 * I've again reverted back to the 8 March content by the above IP, since that sounds like a real (WP:RS) source rather than dueling facebook sites (fan/tribute-sites are not reliable). DMacks (talk) 19:57, 11 August 2011 (UTC)

According to IMDb, his birth year is 1983, hence it should be changed here as well. One of his movie came is 1987, in which he is very matured, looks like a 4 year kid. Hence, 1983 seems to be authentic. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Emaillenin (talk • contribs) 17:37, 13 September 2011 (UTC)

According to the sources birth date has been changed.Gregviswanath (talk) 05:03, 20 December 2011 (UTC)

Arun Prasath 18:13, 16 February 2012 (UTC)Birth year conflict between header info and information pane

From Indiaglitz article:
Happy Birthday STR IndiaGlitz [Thursday, February 03, 2011]

He is a man of many talents. Silambarasan aka STR, one real multi faceted artiste of Kollywood is celebrating his 27th birthday today and IndiaGlitz wishes him all the very best for great years ahead. His new year is going to be one his best as all the films lined up this year are eagerly awaited ones.

Hindu article dated March 5, 2011
His career is almost as old as he is. Simbu dwells on his 25 years in cinema. Malathi Rangarajan listens in

Twenty-five films in as many years and he’s just 26! Remarkable achievement or plain luck? “After a point it is sheer hard work,” laughs Simbu ...

Clearly it's 1985... on March 5, 2011 he was 26 years old..on February 3, 2011 he was celebrating his 27 th birthday (was turning 26 years old) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 117.202.128.255 (talk) 03:16, 7 April 2012 (UTC)

It's hopeless at this time
For over two years more, this has still been edit-warred and there is still not agreement among sources or an authoritative one provided. Therefore, per WP:BLP policy, I have removed the year. DO NOT RE-ADD IT without getting consensus here. DMacks (talk) 05:00, 23 July 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 20 December 2011
maaran film released in 2002 queen marries queen marries song was sang by STR

122.174.103.212 (talk) 17:35, 20 December 2011 (UTC)

❌ - please provide WP:RS reliable support and a more clear specific request for what and where you want to edit, thanks - Youreallycan (talk) 22:06, 21 December 2011 (UTC)

queen_marys song from the tamil album Maran-2002 sang by unknownn author and not by STR -- Greg   StyleS  07:13, 22 December 2011 (UTC)
 * Sorry? - Please be a bit clearer, and don't forget a WP:Reliable source - Youreallycan (talk) 15:26, 22 December 2011 (UTC)

Edit request on 4 February 2012
Simlambarasan Rajendar Date of Birth is not different in all places of your page Please chage it!!!!

Prabu.vasudevan (talk) 18:51, 4 February 2012 (UTC)

Not done: Please phrase your request in a 'please change X to Y' degree of detail and provide sources for any factual change. Thanks, Celestra (talk) 19:36, 4 February 2012 (UTC)

First film
He first film is Uravai katha kili (1984). He was nine months old. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Coconutgal (talk • contribs) 19:56, 4 February 2012 (UTC)

Edit request on 5 April 2012
ADD SIMBU ON PS3 DRAGLOVER1121 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.48.101.115 (talk) 01:22, 5 April 2012 (UTC)

proposed move
since he is not commonly known as silambarasan, is it good that we move this article to something like Simbu? to apply with WP:COMMONNAME. Kailash29792 (talk) 14:27, 6 January 2013 (UTC)
 * I think Simbu is his nick name. In his films he is credited as Silambarasan right?--  Dravidian   Hero  08:34, 5 May 2013 (UTC)
 * In that case, simply Silambarasan would do. it is sometimes disgusting when unofficial and informal nicknames become the actor's official names, to the extent that they are credited the same in films. Simbu is among the worst cases as his real name is not as common. Kailash29792 (talk) 09:57, 5 May 2013 (UTC)
 * I find stage names like Anushka Shetty (real name: Sweety Shetty) truely bizarre. Why can't they use the real name then o_O --  Dravidian   Hero  10:08, 5 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Oppose per Naming conventions (people). Would need strong evidence of universal and sole use of something other than "first last". DMacks (talk) 15:29, 5 May 2013 (UTC)

What is his name?
For a long time now, there has been edit-warring over the order of his name: "Thesingu Rajendar Silambarasan" vs "Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar". What is his actual birth name? DMacks (talk) 16:37, 27 October 2013 (UTC)
 * I see refs that call him "STR", which is in agreement with his name in that order by initials. Until someone has cited ref to the contrary, we'll have to go with that for now. DMacks (talk) 22:08, 27 October 2013 (UTC)

He was honoured with Doctorate by Vels University on 11.01.2022, Dr.Silambarasan TR. Rohit.off31 (talk) 12:15, 11 January 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 24 November 2018
STR married nayanthara 27.59.73.51 (talk) 12:30, 24 November 2018 (UTC)


 * ❌ Can you provide a reliable source which verifies this. Tolly  4  bolly  13:25, 24 November 2018 (UTC)

Change the photo
42.111.160.230 (talk) 12:22, 25 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 12:27, 25 August 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 August 2022
change his 2015 picture to a brand new one, so new people will recognize the real str coz the 2015-2018 str isn't real str, use his latest one or old one from manmadhan era, Thank You 2402:B400:40DD:AAE:C847:136A:8481:F30C (talk) 02:14, 27 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done for now: Please provide an image with an acceptable license. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 11:36, 27 August 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 October 2022
Need to update few details since the page is outdated and also need to correct few details PRO Zaara (talk) 19:56, 23 October 2022 (UTC)


 * Hi @PRO Zaara, please be more specific about what needs to be updated and provide reliable sources. If there are several changes, it is likely best to propose them in separate requests.  S0091 (talk) 20:05, 23 October 2022 (UTC)


 * "change Silambarasan to Silambarasan TR in the Title since the actor is using the same recently in his Social Media accounts since 2020"
 * The Actor's official verified Twitter ID
 * "change Silambarasan was born on 3 February 1983 to Silambarasan was born on 3 February 1984"
 * The Birth year updated here is wrong and everyone are following the same year thats been updated in wikipedia. He made his debut when he was a month old baby in his fathers movie 'Uravai Kaatha Kili' which was released in 1984.
 * Please read the first sentence. People are following Wikipedia but his actual year of birth is 1984
 * Uravai Kaatha Kili Movie release year to support Simbus Birth Year
 * [|Yet again the birth year 1984]
 * "change he was a devout Hindu and an ardent follower of Lord Shiva to 'is a devout Hindu and an ardent follower of Lord Shiva' . He is still alive- Please check the tense
 * "He is now called as Atman which needs to be added: The source link has been attached"
 * Atman
 * Atman
 * Atman Weightloss Journey
 * "Need to add his filmography since he has acted in 47 movies. The link given is not working"
 * [|The link is not working]
 * "add a new section from 1984 to 1995 before '1995–2001' since he is acting since then. The list of movies is attached below as a link. Kndly note and I can provide with further links if needed.
 * "He is active from 1984
 * "after this line 'Silambarasan's next release is the political thriller film Maanaadu (2021),[20] directed by Venkat Prabhu which hit theatres in Diwali. The film was commercially successful at the box office' need to add the updated details. Change this line to 'Silambarasan's political thriller film Maanaadu (2021), where he plays as 'Abdul Khaliq' was critically acclaimed by the audience. the film [20] directed by Venkat Prabhu was commercially successful at the box office and yielded 100 plus crore creating a turing point in the actor's career."
 * The substantial Print Evidence of the film's Box Office Report
 * "add 'His recent release 'Vendhu Thaninthadhu Kaadu' directed by Gautam Vasuvev Menon was yet again a commercial Blockbuster and his performance was appreciated". The support links are given below.
 * Vendhu Thaninthadhu Kaadu
 * Vendhu Thaninthadhu Kaadu
 * Vendhu Thaninthadhu Kaadu
 * Vendhu Thaninthadhu Kaadu
 * "To add 'Currently he is busy with 'Pathu Thala' which is about to hit the screens on December 14"
 * Pathu Thala
 * Pathu Thala
 * Pathu Thala
 * "In the Music category need to add his recent Bollywood rendition 'Taali Taali' which marks his debut in Hindi" "To add the same in his Discography"
 * Debut in Bollywood
 * "Add: Big Boss Ultimate was hosted by the actor which marked his reentry to Television after being the Judge of Jodi No 1"
 * Host of BB Ultimate
 * "Add: Apart from acting in movies, Simbu is now seen in Denver and Myntra advertisements"
 * Denver Ad
 * Youtube Link
 * Myntra Simbu
 * "Add: Also he is the Brand Ambassador for AHA app owned by Allu Arjun"
 * Source: AHA
 * AHA
 * "to add SIIMA 2022 award which he received recently in the Winners List"
 * SIIMA
 * SIIMA
 * "His Social media Account - Twitter Numeric Code"1318540298423652352""
 * Twitter ID
 * Instagram
 * "Also the Picture in the Profile dates back to 2015. I am unable to add the recent one. Kindly guide"
 * The Picture to be updated
 * PRO Zaara (talk) 07:53, 26 October 2022 (UTC)
 * "Also the Picture in the Profile dates back to 2015. I am unable to add the recent one. Kindly guide"
 * The Picture to be updated
 * PRO Zaara (talk) 07:53, 26 October 2022 (UTC)
 * PRO Zaara (talk) 07:53, 26 October 2022 (UTC)


 * A change in social media handles is not sufficient grounds to change the name of the article. Additionally, the account you link to has been restricted.
 * None of the sources you refer to for the birth year actually supports your claim. The film was published in 1984, but it is unclear when it was produced. One of the sources is a dead link.
 * I updated the grammar there.
 * As your sources mention, Atman is a nickname, not a name change.
 * The filmography linked has been fixed.
 * I am unsure about the relevance of the additional works he has appeared in pre-1995, please support this with a secondary source.
 * Your suggested edit does not make sense to me; a film cannot be "critically acclaimed by the audience", it is either well-received by critics or by the general audience (or both). Please give precise figures when possible, and provide a source that this was a "turning point" in his career.
 * As far as I can tell, Vendhu Thaninthadhu Kaadu has not been released yet, but please correct me if I'm wrong.
 * As the sources state, filming has wrapped on Pathu Thala and he is no longer "busy with it". Please remember that Wikipedia is an encyclopedia and follow its Manual of Style.
 * The Taali Taali source is a dead link.
 * His commercial work does not seem particularly notable. The sources you provide are primary sources, which are not considered appropriate.
 * I'm not sure where you'd like to add that he is a brand ambassador, it does not seem to fit anywhere into the artice as it is currently structured.
 * Regarding the SIIMA award, the first source you provide does not support your claim. IMDb is user-generated and not considered an appropriate source.
 * The current infobox photo is more appropriate than your suggestion.
 * Thanks for the edit request! Actualcpscm (talk) 11:16, 12 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the edit request! Actualcpscm (talk) 11:16, 12 November 2022 (UTC)

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Removal of ATMAN TRANSFORMATION section
It is unclear why this section should be considered "notable" for this particular person, and in its present form it comes across as a poorly-written/edited puff piece. Strongly vote for a full removal of this section, at least pending a significant rewrite to both justify its inclusion and remove its quasi-hagiography tone. Sushanti (talk) 09:36, 28 December 2022 (UTC)


 * I have removed it and added whatever I felt was notable from the section into a few lines in his career itself. Nasadiyaaaa (talk) 15:46, 7 January 2023 (UTC)
 * It was a hard put effort and why shouldn’t it be there ? The Atman journey transformed him. And it was a motivation to me and many. Hariharannaidu (talk) 18:35, 21 January 2023 (UTC)

Why was ATMAN reference removed ?
The journey of his under the label Atman was removed citing it as promotion. What was the promotion here ? It is purely quotes on his transformation. If controversies are quoted why not a journey of bringing him back to centre stage not be quoted ? He transformed himself by losing a lot of weight by exercising and has been a mentor and motivation to many. Kindly bring back the Atman journey back. Hariharannaidu (talk) 18:34, 21 January 2023 (UTC)

Wikipedia is not the place for content like the ATMAN section, which is not neutral, sounds like promotion and is also non-notable for a celebrity of his stature. I have added his weight loss journey, in his career, itself. Everything I removed was, at least in my opinion, unnecessary, uncited and frankly written from a FANPOV

Regarding your question as to why the controversy section still stands, those are events of note that happened in the industry with citations. They affected his career and the industry at large. Nasadiyaaaa (talk) 18:41, 21 January 2023 (UTC)