Raghuvaran
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.
Fotos
Películas (159)
The Ghost
2022 · Ashok Nair (Archive Footage)
Surya Vs Surya
2015 · Surya's Father (Archive Footage)
Ullam
2012
Udhaya Neram
2011
Ellam Avan Seyal
2008 · Jagadeeswaran IPS from CBI
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008 · Vasu's Father
Aatadista
2008 · Raghunath
Sila Nerangalil
2008
Pelli Kani Prasad
2008
அசோகா
2008 · Huzoor
Bheema
2008 · Periyavar
Marudhamalai
2007
Sivaji: The Boss
2007 · Dr. Chezhian
Deepavali
2007 · Doctor (Cameo appearance)
Evadaithe Nakenti
2007 · Bala Gangadhar
Sivappathigaram
2006 · Elango
Kasthuri Maan
2005
Sachein
2005 · Gowtham
Mass
2004 · Satya
Jananam
2004 · Udhayamoorthy
Arasatchi
2004 · Advocate Ashok Mehta
Naani
2004 · Scientist
Durgi
2004 · Jayadev (JD)
Jana
2004 · Jana's father
Thirumalai
2003 · Artist
Kaiyodu Kai
2003 · Manickavasagam
Alaudin
2003 · Gangadhar
Alai
2003
Anjaneya
2003 · Venketeaswaran
Johnny
2003 · Ravishankar Damle
Naaga
2003 · Krishnamurthy
Kadhal Virus
2002
Bala
2002 · Jeyamani
I Love You Da
2002 · Rajkishore
Bobby
2002 · KR
University
2002 · Tamilselvan
Run
2002 · Shiva's Brother in Law
Red
2002 · Sethupathy
Roja Koottam
2002
Dhaya
2002
Seema Simham
2002
Majunu
2001 · Gajapathy
Star
2001 · Dhanushkodi
Narasimha
2001 · General Raana
Dosth
2001 · Raghu
Asura
2001 · Tulasi
Grahan
2001 · Adv. Raghu Sinha
Azad
2000 · Deva / CBI Officer Vishwanath / Harkat Ul Ansari Dawood
Uyirile Kalanthathu
2000 · Raghu
Parthen Rasithen
2000
Kandukondain Kandukondain
2000 · Boss
Vallarasu
2000 · DGP Jagannathan
Sudhandhiram
2000 · Raghu
Good Luck
2000 · Chandra Mohan
Mugavari
2000 · Shiva
Kannukkul Nilavu
2000 · Dr.Rajasekhar
Iraniyan
1999 · Aande
Mudhalvan
1999 · Chief Minister Aranganathan
Poo Parikka Varugirom
1999 · Ranganathan
Amarkalam
1999 · Tulasi Das
Endrendrum Kadhal
1999 · Shekher
Lal Baadshah
1999 · Vikram Singh / Vicky Baadshah
En Swasa Kaatre
1999 · Paneer
Suriya Paarvai
1999
Prathyartha
1999 · Robert
Aahaa..!
1998 · Raghuram
Nilaave Vaa
1998 · Siva
Poonthottam
1998
Iniyavale
1998
Hitler
1998 · Ankush Roy
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
1998 · Chidambaram
Suswagatham
1998
Ratchagan
1997 · Gnaneshwar
Abhimanyu
1997 · Masilamani
Nerrukku Ner
1997 · Raghu
Aahaa..!
1997 · Raghu
Ullasam
1997 · JK
Love Today
1997
Arunachalam
1997 · Vishwanath
Anaganaga Oka Roju
1997 · Police Officer Raghu
Kalavida
1997
Selva
1996 · Varatharajan
Rakshak
1996 · Raghu
Circle Inspector
1996
Thotta Chinungi
1995 · Gopla
Muthu
1995 · Rajasekharan
Kolangal
1995
Nadodi Mannan
1995
Maatho Pettukoku
1995 · Bhavani
Witness
1995 · Ramesh
Maanthrikam
1995 · Dr. Abdul Rahman
Raja Muthirai
1995 · Usman
Peter Scott
1995 · Leo Fernandez
Baasha
1995 · Mark Anthony
Veera Padhakkam
1994 · Vadivelu
Kaadhalan
1994 · Mallikarjuna
Thozhar Pandian
1994
Captain
1994 · Kannappa Rao / Kannayiram
Aranmanai Kaavalan
1994 · Duraipandi
Paasamalargal
1994
Addeham Enna Iddeham
1993
Dhool Parakuthu
1993
Konjum Kili
1993
Pudhiya Mugam
1993 · A Terrorist
laati
1992 · Avinash
Kizhakkan Pathrose
1992
Asadhyulu
1992
Daivathinte Vikrithikal
1992 · Alphonso
Uyarndhavan
1992
Soorya Manasam
1992
Pudhiya Raagam
1991 · Raghuraman
Chaitanya
1991
Shiva
1990 · Bhavani
Vyooham
1990 · Tony Lewis
Puriyaadha Pudhir
1990
Anjali
1990 · Shekar
Pagalil Pournami
1990
Izzatdaar
1990 · Indrajeet Sabharwal
Thiyagu
1990 · Thiyagu
En Kanavar
1989
Lankeshwarudu
1989
Siva
1989 · Bhavani
Raja Chinna Roja
1989 · Bhaskar
Idhu Unga Kudumbam
1989
Rudranetra
1989
Siva
1989 · John
Kuttravaali
1989 · Raaja
Kaliyugam
1988
Kai Naattu
1988
En Bommukutty Ammavukku
1988 · Alex
Thaimel Aanai
1988
Annanagar Mudhal Theru
1988 · Widowed Professor
Irandil Ondru
1988
En Vazhi Thani Vazhi
1988 · Advocate Raja
Jebu Donga
1987
Michael Raj
1987 · Michael Raj
Arul tharum Ayyappan
1987
Ivargal Varungala Thoongal
1987
Oorkavalan
1987 · Rajadurai
Pasivadi Pranam
1987 · Chakravarthy
Kootu Puzhukkal
1987
Megam Karuththirukku
1987
Kavalan Avan Kovalan
1987
Manithan
1987
Makkal En Pakkam
1987 · Ramesh
Puyal Paadum Pattu
1987
Poovizhi Vasalile
1987 · Anand
Kavithai Paada Neramillai
1987
Mandhira Punnagai
1986 · Dhairiyaraj
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
1986 · Chidambaram
Mr. Bharath
1986 · Michael
Engirunthalum Vazhga
1985
Nee Thodum Pothu
1984
Rugma
1983 · Joseph
Vasanthame Varuga
1983
Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
1983
Kakka
1982
Marumagale Vazhga
1982
Ezhavathu Manithan
1982 · Anand