SilambarasanTamil Playback Singer – Song Lyrics & Movies

He is the eldest son of actor/director T. Rajendar. He began his acting career by playing roles as a child artist in films directed by his father, before his first lead role in his father's Kadhal Azhivathillai (2002).

In 2004, he starred in Manmadhan which was a huge success and became a turning point in his acting career. He went on to star in several commercially successful films such as Saravana (2006), Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010), Vaanam (2011), Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada (2016), Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018) and Maanaadu (2021).

Silambarasan TR was born on 3 February 1983 in Madras, Tamil Nadu, as the eldest child of T. Rajendar, a Tamilian, and Usha Rajendar, a Telugu. He has a younger brother Kuralarasan, and a sister Ilakiya. From an early age, he has been a devout Hindu and an ardent follower of Lord Shiva.

Silambarasan TR was educated at Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai. He then studied at the Loyola College, Chennai. Silambarasan TR starred in many of his father's films as a child until 2002, when he acted in his father's Kadhal Azhivathillai, his first main role as a hero.

Silambarasan appeared as a baby in the film Uravai Kaatha Kili held by his father T Rajendar. He started acting in several of his father's movies, including En Thangai Kalyani, Samsara Sangeetham, Santhi Enathu Santhi, Enga Veetu Velan, Pettredutha Pillai, Sabash Babu, Oru Vasantha Geetham, Thai Thangai Paasam, Monisha En Monalisa and Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala.

Silambarasan played his first protagonist role in Kadhal Azhivathillai (2002), directed by his father. His second film was Dum (2003), which was loosely based on Jagannadh's 2002 Kannada film Appu. The next release was Alai (2003).

Silambarasan had three releases in 2004; the first was Hari's direction Kovil which deals with the relationship between a Hindu boy and a Christian girl. After this, Silambarasan starred in Kuthu, a remake of the Telugu film Dil.The A. Venkatesh directorial was an all-centre hit and it took Simbu to the masses. His final release in 2004 was Manmadhan, co-starring with Jyothika for the first time, and the film became a turning point in his career.

Silambarasan's first release in 2005 was the film Thotti Jaya, directed by V. Z. Durai. He starred in Saravana (2006), directed by K. S. Ravikumar. This was the second time that Simbu and Jyothika worked together after the success of Manmadhan (2004). He next starred in and directed Vallavan (2006), as well as writing its story, screenplay and co-dialogue.

In 2008, he starred in the action masala film Kaalai, which was a flop. Later that year, he appeared in another action masala film Silambattam.

In 2010, his film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, directed and written by Gautham Vasudev Menon, became a Tamil 'cult classic' film. Director K. Balachander in an open letter called Silambarasan's performance as his best in his career.

The following year he appeared in two films. In early 2011, he appeared in the multi-starrer Vaanam (2011) as Cable Raja, a poor youngster. The film, a remake of Vedam (2010), featured an ensemble cast, was released to positive reviews and subsequently became a hit at the box office. Later that year, his next release was Osthe (2011), the remake of the Bollywood film, Dabangg (2010). Silambarasan played a police officer for the first time in his career. He had only one release in 2012, Podaa Podi, directed by debutant Vignesh Shivan.

His next release was Vaalu, directed by debutant Vijay Chander. It was released in 2015 after a gap of three years due to various issues; actor Vijay helped clear the impediment of the film and aided in its release.

In 2016, Silambarasan starred in the Pandiraj-directed Idhu Namma Aalu alongside Nayanthara, Andrea Jeremiah and Soori playing lead roles. His next film, Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada, was his second collaboration with Gautham Menon and A. R. Rahman. In 2017, it was reported that Silambarasan had signed up for an English-language film. His next film, Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan, was panned by critics and was commercially unsuccessful. The release led to multiple controversies that were reported in the media involving the film's producer, Michael Rayappan blaming him for being uncooperative during the film's production. In 2018, he appeared in Mani Ratnam's, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, as part of an ensemble cast that included Arvind Swamy, Vijay Sethupathi and Arun Vijay. In 2019, STR acted in Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven, the remake of Attarintiki Daredhi (2013).

After a brief hiatus during the pandemic, Silambarasan revealed to the public that he was on a regimen to significantly reduce his weight and improve his spirituality. He became a vegetarian during this period, lost over 30 kilograms, and also learnt Bharatanatyam. His comeback film was Eeswaran, directed by Suseenthiran. It was released on the eve of Pongal festival in theatres after the COVID-19 lockdown was lifted in Tamil Nadu on 14 January 2021, clashing with Vijay's Master (2021). Silambarasan's next release was the political thriller film, Maanaadu (2021), directed by Venkat Prabhu, which hit theatres in Diwali. In 2022, he returned to TV as the host of Bigg Boss Ultimate.