Ravichandran (Tamil actor)
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Born | B.S. Raman 30 March 1939 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Died | 25 July 2011 | (aged 72)
Occupation | Actor, director, agriculturist |
Years active | 1964-2011 |
Spouse(s) | Vimala Sheela (divorced) |
Children | 4; including Hamsavardhan and George Vishnu |
Relatives | Tanya Ravichandran (granddaughter) |
Ravichandran (30 March 1939 – 25 July 2011) was a Malaysian Indian actor who played lead hero roles in Tamil films from 1964 to 1979. He has also acted in supporting roles from 1986, and directed a few films.[1][2]
He was given the title of "Kalaingnar Thilagham" in many of the on-screen credits of films starring him in the lead role. He was also called "Puratchi Kalaignar" (Refer: Anandha Bairavi Tamil Movie Title Scene). Before entering cinema, during his studies in Trichy, he has acted in two dramas, namely, AanaiyidungalAnna and Udhaya Suriyan. After entering cinema, he has acted in two dramas, namely, Mapplley Yen Magalaik Kadhali and That Man from Poonthamallee. In the drama That man from Poonthamallee, he performed in a double role and Thirumuruga Kirupanandha Variyar, who presided over the drama in Vellore, has appreciated and awarded him the title "Nadaga Sigamani". He has also acted in a TV serial, namely, GEE Boom Ba in 1986. He has also made a Guest Role in a Hindi Movie "Nanha Farishta" with Vennira Aadai Nirmala. His dance performance in "Nanha Farista" was super and excellent. During his tenure of acting, his fans, journalists and movie-directors/producers have given many titles, viz., Kalai Ulaga Ilavarasar, Kalai Nilavu, Romantic Hero, Velli Vizha Kathanayagan, Vannap Pada Nayagan, Evergreen Hero, Chinna MGR, Kalaignar Thilagam, Style King, Stunt Man an, Bhagdath Perazhagan, Kalai Chelvan, Pudhumai Thilagam etc. He was very affectionate with his fans.
Life[]
Ravichandran is a Tamil, born B.S. Raman in Kuala Lumpur, capital of the Federated Malay States. He moved to Tiruchirappalli, India in 1951, and studied at the St. Joseph's College.[3] He was married twice; he first married Vimala, with whom he has a daughter, Lavanya, and two sons, Balaji and Hamsavardhan. Thereafter, he married Malayalam actress Sheela, and had a son George Vishnu. After his divorce with the latter he got back to his first wife. His sons Hamsavardhan and George also took up acting as a career, with Hamsavardhan starring in the film Manthiran, directed by Ravichandran himself. Lavanya is married and has two daughters. His granddaughter Tanya Ravichandran debuted through Balle Vellaiyathevaa, playing alongside M. Sasikumar, Well known for her role in Karuppan a romantic action comedy film, in which she is playing alongside Vijay Sethupathi
Filmography[]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1964 | Kaadhalikka Neramillai | Ashok | Debut film |
1965 | Idhayak Kamalam | ||
1965 | Kalyana Mandapam | ||
1966 | Motor Sundaram Pillai | ||
1966 | Kumari Penn | Kanthan | |
1966 | Thedi Vandha Thirumagal | ||
1966 | Enga Pappa | ||
1966 | Naam Moovar | ||
1966 | Gowri Kalyanam | ||
1966 | Madras to Pondicherry | Bhaskar | |
1967 | Thanga Thambi | Venu/Venugopal | |
1967 | Magaraasi | ||
1967 | Adhey Kangal | Bhaskar | |
1967 | Valibha Virundhu | Ravi | |
1967 | Maadi Veettu Mappilai | Somu | |
1967 | Ethirigal Jakkirathai | Dr. Baskar | |
1967 | Ninaivil Nindraval | Prakash | |
1967 | Naan | Sekar / Chinnaraja | |
1968 | Panakkara Pillai | Ravi Chandran |
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1968 | Nimirndhu Nil | ||
1968 | Andru Kanda Mugam | Rajendran | In This Film He has got the title 'Kalai Selvam' |
1968 | Moondrezhuthu | Maran | |
1968 | Selviyin Selvan | ||
1968 | Sathiyam Thavaradhey | ||
1968 | Delhi Mapillai | Rãjã | |
1968 | |||
1968 | Naalum Therindhavan | 25th Film | |
1969 | |||
1969 | |||
1969 | |||
1970 | Jeevanadi | ||
1970 | Yaen? | Sekar | |
1970 | |||
1970 | |||
1970 | Kaaviya Thalaivi | Arun | |
1970 | Malathi | Anandhan | |
1971 | Nangu Suvargal | Ravi | |
1971 | Justice Viswanathan | Gopinathan | |
1971 | Sabatham | Prakash | |
1971 | Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa | Ravi | |
1971 | Meendum Vazhven | Raju | |
1971 | |||
1971 | Vimochanasamaram | Malayalam film | |
1971 | Pattondru Ketten | ||
1971 | |||
1971 | Agnimrigam | Vijayan | Malayalam film |
1972 | Aromalunni | Kannappanunni Chandrappan |
Malayalam film |
1972 | Omana | Baby | Malayalam film |
1972 | |||
1972 | |||
1972 | Sakthi | Malayalam film | |
1973 | |||
1973 | 50th Film | ||
1973 | Veettukku Vandha Marumagal | ||
1973 | Baghdad Perazhagi | Abdullah | |
1974 | Guest Appearance | ||
1974 | Appa Amma | ||
1974 | |||
1974 | Guest Appearance | ||
1974 | |||
1974 | |||
1974 | |||
1974 | |||
1975 | Amudha | ||
1975 | Engalukkum Kadhal Varum | 75th Film | |
1975 | Thai Veetu Seedhanam | ||
1975 | Avalukku Aayiram Kangal | ||
1976 | Varaprasadham | ||
1976 | Janaki sabatham | ||
1977 | Nee Vaazha Vendum | ||
1978 | Iravu 12 Mani | ||
1979 | Neeya? | Ravi | |
1979 | Kavari Maan | ||
1979 | Sikharangal | Malayalam film | |
1980 | Bombay Mail 109 | ||
1985 | Sugamana Raagangal | ||
1986 | Amman Kovil Kizhakale | Kanmani's father | |
1986 | Oomai Vizhigal | P.R.K | |
1986 | Murattuk Karangal | Muthu | |
1987 | Neethikku Thandanai | ||
1987 | Ninaive Oru Sangeetham | ||
1987 | Sattam Oru Vilayaattu | DCP Needhi Manikkam | |
1987 | Ivargal Varungala Thoongal | ||
1988 | Guru Sishyan | Rajamanickam | |
1988 | Therkathi Kallan | ||
1989 | Raja Chinna Roja | ||
1989 | Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa | Ethiraj | |
1989 | Oru Thottil Sabadham | ||
1989 | Chinnappadass | ||
1990 | Paattukku Naan Adimai | ||
1990 | Naanum Indha Ooruthan | ||
1991 | Manitha Jaathi | ||
1992 | Sevagan | ||
1993 | Pudhiya Mugam | ||
1994 | En Rajangam | Kodandam | |
1995 | Karna | Arjun's father | |
1997 | Arunachalam | ||
1999 | Maanaseega Kadhal | Also director | |
2002 | Pammal K. Sambandam | ||
2002 | Ramana | ||
2003 | Thennavan | ||
2003 | Indru Mudhal | ||
2003 | Tagore | Judge | Telugu film |
2004 | Thendral | Singara Velu Nayagar | |
2005 | Manthiran | 100th Film
Also director | |
2006 | Adaikalam | ||
2009 | Kanden Kadhalai | ||
2011 | Aadu Puli | ||
2020 | Petta | Abdul Marakayar | Photo only |
References[]
- ^ S. R. Ashok Kumar (25 November 2005). "Actor Ravichandran's directorial venture". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 6 September 2006.
- ^ "Ravichandran on how he got into Tamil films". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 22 December 2005. Archived from the original on 15 May 2006.
- ^ "Sport and Pastime Annual(1964)". 1964.
External links[]
- Ravichandran at IMDb
- 2011 deaths
- Male actors in Tamil cinema
- Tamil male actors
- Malaysian people of Indian descent
- Malaysian emigrants to India
- Male actors in Malayalam cinema
- Indian male film actors
- Male actors from Tiruchirappalli
- Male actors from Chennai
- 1942 births
- 21st-century Indian film directors
- Tamil film directors
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- People from Kuala Lumpur
- Film directors from Chennai
- St Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli alumni