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Raghuvaran

Actor
Born December 11, 1958Died March 19, 2008 (49 years)
Raghuvaran was an Indian actor who predominantly acted in movies made in South India. He became famous for his portrayal of villain and character roles in Tamil films. He has acted in more than 150 Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films. According to the Hindustan Times, "the actor had carved a niche for himself with his special style and voice modulation.

He played the protagonist of a Tamil soap opera, Oru Manidhanin Kadhai, about a well-to-do man who becomes an alcoholic. He received critical acclaim for his role as Father Alphonso in the Malayalam movie Daivathinte Vikruthikal, directed by Lenin Rajendran and based on M. Mukundan's novel of the same name.

Following his beginnings on the stage, and a Diploma in acting from Adyar Film Institute in Chennai, Raghuvaran approached many Kollywood studios aiming for performance oriented roles and finally got selected one as hero. The offbeat film named Ezhavathu Manithan (Seventh Man). directed by Hariharan won many awards, but not many offers for him. A few more films followed as hero like Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu and Nee Thodumbothu released, but did n't became a huge success. But the villain role in Silk Silk Silk was noticed and the film's success opened the gate of offers for him. The villain act continued in films like Kutravaaligal, Mr. Bharath, Mandhira Punnagai and Oorkavalan. He appeared as hero as well as supporting actor in between releases as well. The major ones are Mudivalla Arambam and Samsaram Adhu Minsaram.

In mid 80's Raghuvaran did many films as hero and most of them did good business as well. The films Michael Raj, Megam Karuththirukku, Kootu Puzhukkal and Kavithai Paada Neramillai helped to stabilize his career. The lawyer in Kaliyugam, the police officer in Thaimel Aanai, the rowdy with a golden heart in Kai Naattu, the honest Medical student turned Goonda in Kuttravali, the common man in En Vazhi Thani Vazhi helped Raghuvaran's market value as hero to reach greater heights. But his desire to try all types of roles, like supporting actor as well as villain simultaneously halted the progress as hero, eventhough he played hero roles in Vyooham, Kavacham and Anjali later. His supporting roles in Annanagar Mudhal Theru and Siva was well received too.

In a career span lasting for more than 26 years, Raghuvaran performed each roles with his trademark mannerisms, often stealing the thunder from more established stars and even heroes. His magnetic baritone voice was an advantage and he modulated it to suit his variety of roles. He also set his own style of mannerisms and brought a distinct dialogue delivery and even changed his gait in many films. All this dedication won him more fans and helped his popularity graph soaring more higher.

Raghuvaran died on 19 March 2008 cause of the death has been disclosed as organ failure caused by excessive alcohol consumption.

His death occurred during the filming stages of several films, including the Tamil film, Kanthaswamy wherein Raghuvaran's performances were left unused and were replaced with Ashish Vidyarthi, which resulted in the film's delayed release.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Lal Baadshah

Known For

  • Mudhalvan
  • Baasha
  • Sivaji
  • Sachien
  • Shiva
  • Thirumalai
  • Yaaradi Nee Mohini
  • Love Today
  • Amarkalam
  • Anjali
  • Kaadhalan
  • Nerukku Ner
  • Mugavari
  • Arunachalam
  • Mass
  • Kannukkul Nilavu
  • Naani
  • Muthu
  • Bheemaa
  • Run
  • Bobby
  • Naaga
  • Red
  • Johnny

Filmography

2022
The Ghost · as Ashok Nair (archive Footage)
2015
Surya vs. Surya · as Surya's Father (archive Footage)
2012
2012
Ullam · as Cast
2008
Ellam Avan Seyal · as Jagadeeswaran Ips From Cbi
2008
Yaaradi Nee Mohini · as Vasu's Father
2008
Aatadista · as Raghunath
2008
2008
Bheemaa · as Periyavar
2007
2007
Sivaji · as Dr. Chezhian
2007
Deepavali · as Doctor (cameo Appearance)
2007
2006
Sivappathikaaram · as Elango
2005
Sachien · as Gowtham
2004
Mass · as Satya
2004
2004
Arasatchi · as Advocate Ashok Mehta
2004
Naani · as Scientist
2004
2004
Durgi · as Jayadev (jd)
2004
Jana · as Jana's Father
2003
Anjaneya · as Venketeaswaran
2003
Thirumalai · as Artist
2003
2003
Johnny · as Ravishankar Damle
2003
2003
Naaga · as Krishnamurthy
2002
2002
Bala · as Jeyamani
2002
I Love You Da · as Cast
2002
Bobby · as Kr
2002
Run · as Shiva's Brother In Law
2002
2002
Red · as Newspaper Editor
2002
2001
Majunu · as Gajapathy
2001
2001
Narasimha · as General Raana
2001
Dost · as Raghu
2001
Grahan · as Advocate Raghu Sinha
2000
Azaad · as Deva / Cbi Officer Vishwanath / Harkat Ul Ansari Dawood
2000
2000
2000
I Have Found It · as Boss
2000
Vallarasu · as Dgp Jagannathan
2000
2000
2000
Mugavari · as Shiva
2000
Kannukkul Nilavu · as Dr.rajasekhar
1999
Mudhalvan · as Chief Minister Aranganathan
1999
Prathyartha · as Robert
1999
Lal Baadshah · as Vikram Singh / Vicky Baadshah
1999
Endrendrum Kadhal · as Shekher
1999
En Swasa Katre · as Paneer
1999
Amarkalam · as Tulasi Das
1999
Suriya Paarvai · as Cast
1998
Aha · as Raghuram
1998
Nilaave Vaa · as Siva
1998
1998
Hitler · as Ankush Roy
1998
1998
1997
Ratchakan · as Gnaneshwar
1997
Nerukku Ner · as Raghu
1997
Aahaa · as Raghu
1997
Ullaasam · as Cast
1997
1997
Arunachalam · as Vishvanath
1997
Anaganaga Oka Roju · as Police Officer Raghu
1997
1997
1996
Selva · as Varatharajan
1996
Rakshak · as Raghu
1996
Circle Inspector · as Cast
1996
Aayudha · as Cast
1995
Muthu · as Rajasekhar
1995
1995
Maanthrikam · as Dr. Abdul Rahman
1995
Maatho Pettukoku · as Bhavani
1995
Witness · as Cast
1995
Peterscott · as Leo Fernandez
1995
Baasha · as Mark Anthony
1995
Dear Brother · as Cast
1994
Kaadhalan · as Mallikarjuna
1994
Aranmanai Kaavalan · as Duraipandi
1994
Captain · as Kannappa Rao / Kannayiram
1994
1993
Pudhiya Mugam · as A Terrorist
1992
1992
1992
Laati · as Dawood
1992
Prema Dhrohi · as Cast
1991
1991
1990
Shiva · as Bhavani
1990
Anjali · as Shekar
1990
Izzatdaar · as Indrajeet Sabharwal
1990
1990
Thiagu · as Thiyagu
1989
1989
Shiva · as Bhavani
1989
Raja Chinna Roja · as Bhaskar, A Friend Of Raja Who Uses Him To Cheat His Rich Uncle
1989
Siva · as John
1988
1988
1987
1987
1987
Oor Kavalan · as Rajadurai
1987
Pasivadi Pranam · as Chakravarthy
1987
1987
1987
Poovizhi Vasalile · as Anand
1987
1986
Samsaram Athu Minsaram · as Chidambaram, The Eldest Son
1986
Mr. Bharath · as Michael
1986
Meendum Pallavi · as Cast
1983
Rugma · as Joseph
1983
1982
Kakka · as Cast

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