10.0
10.0
Hitler
1998
as Ankush Roy
Raghuvaran
Also known as: Raghuvaran Velayutham
Acting
Born:December 11, 1958
Died:March 19, 2008(aged 49)
Birthplace:Kollengode, Kerala, India
Nationality:India
Education:Adyar Film Institute
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CommunityBiography
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.
Filmography (149 movies)
8.0
8.0
Poovizhi Vasalile
1987
as Anand
8.0
8.0
Puriyaadha Pudhir
1990
7.6
7.6
Pasivadi Pranam
1987
as Chakravarthy
7.6
7.6
Baasha
1995
as Mark Anthony
7.4
7.4
Ratchagan
1997
as Gnaneshwar
7.3
7.3
Arunachalam
1997
as Vishwanath
7.2
7.2
Anaganaga Oka Roju
1997
as Police Officer Raghu
7.1
7.1
Anjali
1990
as Shekar
7.1
7.1
Mr. Bharath
1986
as Michael
7.0
7.0
Sivaji: The Boss
2007
as Dr. Chezhian
7.0
7.0
Muthu
1995
as Rajasekharan
7.0
7.0
Chaitanya
1991
7.0
7.0
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
1988
7.0
7.0
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
1986
as Chidambaram, the eldest son
7.0
7.0
Soorya Manasam
1992
7.0
7.0
Ellam Avan Seyal
2008
as Jagadeeswaran IPS from CBI
7.0
7.0
Parthen Rasithen
2000
7.0
7.0
Good Luck
2000
7.0
7.0
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008
as Vasu's Father
6.9
6.9
Mudhalvan
1999
as Chief Minister Aranganathan
6.9
6.9
Kandukondain Kandukondain
2000
as Boss
6.8
6.8
Run
2002
as Shiva's Brother in Law
6.6
6.6
Kaadhalan
1994
as Mallikarjuna
6.6
6.6
Amarkalam
1999
as Tulasi Das
6.6
6.6
Mugavari
2000
as Shiva
6.6
6.6
Raja Chinna Roja
1989
as Bhaskar
6.5
6.5
Endrendrum Kadhal
1999
as Shekher
6.5
6.5
Shiva
1990
as Bhavani
6.4
6.4
Sachein
2005
as Gowtham
6.4
6.4
Siva
1989
as Bhavani
6.3
6.3
En Bommukutty Ammavukku
1988
6.2
6.2
Kannukkul Nilavu
2000
as Dr.Rajasekhar
6.1
6.1
Mass
2004
as Satya
6.1
6.1
Surya Vs Surya
2015
as Surya's Father (Archive Footage)
6.0
6.0
Makkal En Pakkam
1987
6.0
6.0
Arasatchi
2004
as Advocate Ashok Mehta
6.0
6.0
Rudranetra
1989
6.0
6.0
Jebu Donga
1987
6.0
6.0
Thaimel Aanai
1988
6.0
6.0
Vyooham
1990
as Tony Lewis
6.0
6.0
Pudhiya Mugam
1993
as A Terrorist
6.0
6.0
Nilaave Vaa
1998
as Siva
6.0
6.0
Nerrukku Ner
1997
as Raghu
5.9
5.9
Thirumalai
2003
as Artist
5.8
5.8
Majunu
2001
as Gajapathy
5.8
5.8
Azad
2000
as Deva / CBI Officer Vishwanath / Harkat Ul Ansari Dawood
5.7
5.7
Vallarasu
2000
as DGP Jagannathan
5.6
5.6
Rakshak
1996
as Raghu
5.5
5.5
Manithan
1987
5.5
5.5
Maaran
2002
5.5
5.5
Lal Baadshah
1999
as Vikram Singh / Vicky Baadshah
5.5
5.5
Naani
2004
as Scientist
5.5
5.5
Bheema
2008
as Periyavar
5.5
5.5
Ullasam
1997
as GK
5.5
5.5
Aahaa..!
1997
as Raghu
5.3
5.3
Suswagatham
1998
5.2
5.2
Prathyartha
1999
as Robert
5.2
5.2
Oorkavalan
1987
as Rajadurai
5.1
5.1
Kizhakkan Pathrose
1992
5.1
5.1
Narasimha
2001
as General Raana
5.1
5.1
Deepavali
2007
as Doctor (Cameo appearance)
5.1
5.1
Red
2002
as Sethupathy
5.0
5.0
Siva
1989
as John
5.0
5.0
Marudhamalai
2007
5.0
5.0
Love Today
1997
5.0
5.0
Alaudin
2003
as Gangadhar
5.0
5.0
En Swasa Kaatre
1999
as Paneer
5.0
5.0
Sudhandhiram
2000
5.0
5.0
Johnny
2003
as Ravishankar Damle
5.0
5.0
Star
2001
4.9
4.9
Aatadista
2008
as Raghunath
4.8
4.8
Maanthrikam
1995
as Dr. Abdul Rahman
4.7
4.7
Sivappathigaram
2006
as Elango
4.6
4.6
Roja Koottam
2002
4.6
4.6
The Ghost
2022
as Ashok Nair (Archive Footage)
4.5
4.5
Seema Simham
2002
4.5
4.5
Alai
2003
4.4
4.4
Uyirile Kalanthathu
2000
as Raghu
4.4
4.4
Jana
2004
as Jana's father
4.0
4.0
Shock
2004
4.0
4.0
Izzatdaar
1990
as Indrajeet Sabharwal
4.0
4.0
Suriya Paarvai
1999
3.5
3.5
Naaga
2003
as Krishnamurthy
3.0
3.0
Bobby
2002
as KR
3.0
3.0
Dost
2001
as Raghu
2.5
2.5
Anjaneya
2003
as Venketeaswaran
2.0
2.0
Bala
2002
as Jeyamani
Irandil Ondru
1988
Ezhavathu Manithan
1982
as Anand
Kootu Puzhukkal
1987
Kadhal Virus
2002
Addeham Enna Iddeham
1993
Iraniyan
1999
as Aande
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
1998
Paasamalargal
1994
Kavithai Paada Neramillai
1987
Evadaithe Nakenti
2007
Lankeshwarudu
1989
Kavalan Avan Kovalan
1987
Rugma
1983
as Joseph
Kasthuri Maan
2005
University
2002
as Tamilselvan
Abhimanyu
1997
as Masilamani
En Kanavar
1989
Uyarndhavan
1992
Thozhar Pandian
1994
Veera Padhakkam
1994
Puyal Paadum Pattu
1987
Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
1983
Arul tharum Ayyappan
1987
Daivathinte Vikrithikal
1992
as Alphonso
Thiyagu
1990
as Thiyagu
Ullam
2012
Kaliyugam
1988
Maatho Pettukoku
1995
as Bhavani
Dhaya
2002
Vasanthame Varuga
1983
Kolangal
1995
Circle Inspector
1996
Peter Scott
1995
as Leo Fernandez
Aahaa..!
1998
as Raghuram
Asadhyulu
1992
Kalavida
1997
Pagalil Pournami
1990
Engirunthalum Vazhga
1985
Captain
1994
as Kannappa Rao / Kannayiram
Aranmanai Kaavalan
1994
as Duraipandi
Konjum Kili
1993
Kai Naattu
1988
En Vazhi Thani Vazhi
1988
as Advocate Raja
Durgi
2004
as Jayadev (JD)
Kakka
1982
அசோகா
2008
as Huzoor
Mandhira Punnagai
1986
as Dhairiyaraj
laati
1992
as Avinash
Poo Parikka Varugirom
1999
as Ranganathan
Poonthottam
1998
Pelli Kani Prasad
2003
Iniyavale
1998
Thotta Chinungi
1995
as Gopla
Selva
1996
as Varatharajan
Nadodi Mannan
1995
Udhaya Neram
2011
Birth
2004
Dhool Parakuthu
1993
Idhu Unga Kudumbam
1989
Michael Raj
1987
Megam Karuththirukku
1987
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