Raghuvaran

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.
    Known for
    Acting
    Place of birth
    Kollengode, Kerala, India
    Birthday
    11 December 1958
Kai Naattu
0
En Vazhi Thani Vazhi
0
Sivaji: The Boss
Sivaji: The Boss
6.979
Kalavida
0
Thaimel Aanai
6
Pagalil Pournami
0
Sachein
Sachein
6.3
Bheema
Bheema
5.5
Deepavali
Deepavali
5.1
Nerrukku Ner
Nerrukku Ner
6.3
Arunachalam
Arunachalam
7.2
Raja Chinna Roja
Raja Chinna Roja
6.7
Manithan
Manithan
6.2
Oorkavalan
5.3
Engirunthalum Vazhga
0
Marudhamalai
Marudhamalai
5
Mudhalvan
Mudhalvan
6.908
Baasha
Baasha
7.625
Kasthuri Maan
0
Alai
Alai
4.5
Kannukkul Nilavu
Kannukkul Nilavu
6.2
Thirumalai
Thirumalai
5.8
Mugavari
Mugavari
6.6
Red
Red
5.1
Kandukondain Kandukondain
Kandukondain Kandukondain
6.9
Arasatchi
Arasatchi
6
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
7
Run
Run
6.8
Mass
Mass
6.2
Sivappathigaram
Sivappathigaram
4.8
Captain
0
Udhaya Neram
0
Nadodi Mannan
0
Narasimha
Narasimha
5.2
Vallarasu
Vallarasu
5.7
Love Today
Love Today
5
Selva
Selva
0
Nilaave Vaa
Nilaave Vaa
6
Ullasam
Ullasam
5.5
Iniyavale
0
Pelli Kani Prasad
Pelli Kani Prasad
0
Kadhalan
Kadhalan
6.6
Roja Koottam
Roja Koottam
5
Shiva
Shiva
6.5
Azaad
Azaad
6.7
Izzatdaar
Izzatdaar
4
Anjali
Anjali
7
Chaitanya
Chaitanya
7
Prathyartha
Prathyartha
5.2
Aranmanai Kaavalan
Aranmanai Kaavalan
0
Konjum Kili
0
Shock
Shock
4
Thotta Chinungi
0
Poo Parikka Varugirom
0
Endrendrum Kadhal
Endrendrum Kadhal
6
Uyirile Kalanthathu
Uyirile Kalanthathu
4.9
Dost
Dost
3
Amarkalam
Amarkalam
6.6
Hitler
Hitler
10
Rugma
0
Soorya Manasam
Soorya Manasam
7
Kizhakkan Pathrose
Kizhakkan Pathrose
5.1
Rudranetra
Rudranetra
6
Lankeshwarudu
Lankeshwarudu
0
Pasivadi Pranam
Pasivadi Pranam
7.6
Jebu Donga
Jebu Donga
6
Puriyaadha Pudhir
8
Birth
Birth
0
Evadaithe Nakenti
0
Paasamalargal
Paasamalargal
0
Anjaneya
Anjaneya
2.5
Jana
Jana
4.4
Naani
Naani
5.5
Johnny
Johnny
5.5
Maanthrikam
Maanthrikam
6.2
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
0
Seema Simham
Seema Simham
4.5
Iraniyan
0
Poonthottam
0
Kadhal Virus
Kadhal Virus
0
Kootu Puzhukkal
0
Megam Karuththirukku
0
Michael Raj
0
Idhu Unga Kudumbam
0
Dhool Parakuthu
0
Durgi
0
Bala
Bala
2
Suswagatham
Suswagatham
5.3
Surya Vs Surya
Surya Vs Surya
5.8
Ratchagan
Ratchagan
7.4
Suriya Paarvai
Suriya Paarvai
4
The Ghost
The Ghost
4.4
Makkal En Pakkam
Makkal En Pakkam
6
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
7
En Bommukutty Ammavukku
En Bommukutty Ammavukku
6.3
Maaran
Maaran
5.5
Good Luck
7
Majunu
Majunu
5.8
Parthen Rasithen
Parthen Rasithen
7
Star
Star
5
Siva
Siva
0
Naaga
Naaga
5
Kakka
0
Addeham Enna Iddeham
Addeham Enna Iddeham
0
Sudhandhiram
Sudhandhiram
5
En Swasa Kaatre
En Swasa Kaatre
5
Ezhavathu Manithan
0
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
7
Ashoka
0
Alaudin
5
Rakshak
Rakshak
5.6
Siva
Siva
6.4
Lal Baadshah
Lal Baadshah
5.8
Poovizhi Vasalile
Poovizhi Vasalile
8
Vyooham
Vyooham
6
University
0
Irandil Ondru
Irandil Ondru
0
Abhimanyu
0
Thozhar Pandian
0
Veera Padhakkam
0
En Kanavar
En Kanavar
0
Uyarndhavan
Uyarndhavan
0
Puyal Paadum Pattu
0
Pudhiya Mugam
Pudhiya Mugam
6
Ellam Avan Seyal
Ellam Avan Seyal
7
Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
0
Anaganaga Oka Roju
Anaganaga Oka Roju
7.2
Arul tharum Ayyappan
Arul tharum Ayyappan
0
Mr. Bharath
Mr. Bharath
7.4
Daivathinte Vikrithikal
Daivathinte Vikrithikal
0
Muthu
Muthu
7
Thiyagu
Thiyagu
0
Ullam
0
Kaliyugam
0
Maatho Pettukoku
Maatho Pettukoku
0
Dhaya
Dhaya
0
Vasanthame Varuga
0
Aahaa..!
Aahaa..!
5.5
Kolangal
Kolangal
0
Peter Scott
Peter Scott
0
Aahaa..!
Aahaa..!
0
Kavithai Paada Neramillai
0
Kavalan Avan Kovalan
0
Aatadista
Aatadista
5.5
Asadhyulu
0
Bobby
Bobby
2.9
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