Also known as Kalthoon Thilak, he was known for playing supporting roles in Tamil films as an antagonist.
He began experimenting as an actor through appearances in Major Sundarrajan's drama troupe.
[1][2][4] Thilak went on to act in over 70 films, including Thayilla Kuzhandhai (1976), Per Solla Oru Pillai (1978) and Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979), often appearing as arrogant villainous characters.
He garnered acclaim for his role in Sundarrajan's Kalthoon (1981), featuring as the son of Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya's characters.
Thilak died of COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Tamil Nadu in Chennai on 7 May 2021.