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Ravichandran

Ravichandran (30 March 1942 – 25 July 2011) was a Malaysian-Tamil film actor who played lead hero roles in Tamil movies from 1964-1979. He has also acted in supporting roles from 1986, and directed a few films. He was given the title of Kalaingnar Thilagham in many of the on-screen credits of films starring him in lead role. He was, also, called "Puratchi Kalaignar" (Refer: "Anandha Bairavi" Tamil Movie Title Scene). Before entering cine-field, during his studies in Trichy, he has acted in two dramas, namely., "AanaiyidungalAnna" and "Udhaya Suriyan". After entering cine-field, 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 double role and Thirumuruga Kirupanandha Variyar, who presided over the drama in Vellore, has appreciated and awarded a title "Nadaga Sigamani". He has, also, acted in a TV Serial namely., GEE boom ba in 1986. During his tenure of acting, his fans, journalists, movie-directors/producers have given many titles, viz., Kalai Ulaga Ilavarasar, Kalai Nilavu, Romantic Hero, Velli Vizha kathanayagan, Vannap Pada Nayagan, Evergreen Hero, Chennai MGR, Kalaignar Thilagam, Style King, Stunt Man an, Bhagdath Perazhagan, Kalai chelvan, Pudhumai Thilagam etc. He was much affectionate with his fans. Nobody could forget his smiling face.


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Born:
Mar 30, 1942 In Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
Movie/TV Credits:
49
First Appeared:
In the movie Kadhalikka Neramillai 1964-02-27
Latest Project:
Movie Manjal Kungumam 2025
Known For
Poster of Adaikalam
Poster of Thendral
Filmography
Movie Manjal Kungumam Raja 2025
Movie Raja Ranguski Perumal 2018-09-21
Movie Chandi Veeran 2015-08-07
Movie Aadu Puli Sabapathy 2011-02-18
Movie Kanden Kadhalai Anjali's Grandfather 2009-10-30
Movie Adaikalam 2006-12-28
Movie Thendral Singara Velu Nayagar 2004-02-05
Movie Thennavan 2003-08-15
Movie Pammal K. Sambandam 2002-01-14
Movie Ramanaa Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu 2002-11-04
Movie Arunachalam Ammayappa 1997-04-10
Movie Karnaa 1995-04-14
Movie Pudhiya Mugam Raja Rajeswaran's Sri Lankan Enemy 1993-05-28
Movie Uzhaippali Tamilazhagan's Father 1993-06-24
Movie Sevagan 1992-04-19
Movie Manitha Jaathi 1991-06-07
Movie Thanthu Vitten Ennai 1991-06-22
Movie Paattukku Naan Adimai 1990-02-23
Movie Oru Thottil Sabadham 1989-01-13
Movie Raja Chinna Roja Bhaskar's uncle 1989-07-20
Movie Guru Sishyan Rajamanickam 1988-04-13
Movie Therkathi Kallan 1988-04-22
Movie Paasa Paravaigal Thirugnanam 1988-04-29
Movie Poruthadhu Podhum 1988-07-15
Movie Neethikku Thandanai 1987-04-23
Movie Sattam Oru Vilaiyaattu 1987-10-21
Movie Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu 1987-06-12
Movie Amman Kovil Kizhakale 1986-04-24
Movie Oomai Vizhigal P.R.K 1986-08-15
Movie Kettimelam 1985-10-11
Movie Neeya? Ravi 1979-01-13
Movie Sikharangal 1979-12-21
Movie Kavari Maan 1979-04-06
Movie Janaki Sabatham 1975-04-12
Movie Akkarai Pachchai 1974-01-01
Movie Aromalunni Kannappanunni / Chandrappan 1972-04-14
Movie Puguntha Veedu Sundaram 1972-01-01
Movie Sakthi 1972-12-22
Movie Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa Ravi 1971-01-01
Movie Nangu Suvargal 1971-02-06
Movie Sabadham Muthu 1971-04-14
Movie Agnimrigam Vijayan 1971-11-19
Movie Sinehithi 1970-09-11
Movie Malathi 1970-10-28
Movie Naan 1967-07-01
Movie Athey Kangal Bhaskar 1967-05-26
Movie Motor Sundaram Pillai 1966-01-26
Movie Madras to Pondicherry Bhaskar 1966-12-16
Movie Kadhalikka Neramillai Ashok 1964-02-27