| 1. Illavarasu is an Indian actor and cinematographer known for his work in Tamil films. |
| 2. He has appeared in over 150 Tamil films as a supporting actor. |
| 3. Some of the Tamil films he has appeared in include Autograph (2004), Kalavaani (2010), and Lingaa (2014). |
| 4. Illavarasu began his career in the Tamil industry as a cinematographer before transitioning to acting. |
| 5. During his time as a cameraman, he worked on films like Panchalankurichi (1996) and Ezhayin Siripil (2000). |
| 6. In an interview, Illavarasu described the differences between working as a cinematographer and an actor. |
| 7. His debut as an actor was in the Tamil film Oru Kaithiyin Diary. |
| 8. In reflecting on his first acting role, Illavarasu shared that even though it was a small part, the experience was unique for him. |
| 9. He started his career as a cinematographer and worked on 13 films before transitioning to acting. |
| 10. He first appeared in a small role in Bharathiraja's 1987 film Vedham Pudhidhu. |
| 11. Other films he worked on as a cinematographer include Periya Thambi (1997), Iniyavale (1998), and Veeranadai (2000). |
