The 1980 's was a period in which Ganesan started enacting more matured roles . But still films such as '' Rishi Moolam '' , '' Yamanukku Yaman '' and '' Chiranjeevi '' had Ganesan portraying lead roles . '' Muthal Mariyathai '' ( 1985 ) won him a '' Filmfare Award '' and '' Tamil Nadu State film Award '' under '' Best Actor '' category . In 1992 , he acted with Kamal Haasan in the critically acclaimed '' Thevar Magan '' , which won him a Special Mention Award at the 40th National Film Awards . His other films released during this period are '' Pasumpon '' , '' Once More '' , '' En Aasai Rasave '' and '' Mannavaru Chinnavaru '' , where he was cast in prominent roles . He worked in '' Pooparika Varugirom '' , which released as his last film before his death , however the last film he worked in before his death was '' Padayappa '' ( 1999 )
40th National Film Awards
40th National Film Awards
Sivaji Ganesan