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.
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
The Ghost
Character:Ashok Nair (Archive Footage)
Release Date:05/10/2022
Surya Vs Surya
Character:Surya's Father (Archive Footage)
Release Date:05/03/2015
Ullam
Character:
Release Date:16/03/2012
Udhaya Neram
Character:
Release Date:24/06/2011
Ellam Avan Seyal
Character:Jagadeeswaran IPS from CBI
Release Date:28/11/2008
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Character:Vasu's Father
Release Date:04/04/2008
Aatadista
Character:Raghunath
Release Date:20/03/2008
அசோகா
Character:Huzoor
Release Date:01/02/2008
Bheema
Character:Periyavar
Release Date:15/01/2008
Marudhamalai
Character:
Release Date:07/09/2007
Sivaji: The Boss
Character:Dr. Chezhian
Release Date:08/06/2007
Deepavali
Character:Doctor (Cameo appearance)
Release Date:09/02/2007
Evadaithe Nakenti
Character:
Release Date:08/02/2007
Sivappathigaram
Character:Elango
Release Date:24/11/2006
Kasthuri Maan
Character:
Release Date:28/10/2005
Sachein
Character:Gowtham
Release Date:14/04/2005
Mass
Character:Satya
Release Date:23/12/2004
Birth
Character:
Release Date:16/12/2004
Arasatchi
Character:Advocate Ashok Mehta
Release Date:22/09/2004
Naani
Character:Scientist
Release Date:14/05/2004
Shock
Character:
Release Date:01/05/2004
Durgi
Character:Jayadev (JD)
Release Date:28/04/2004
Jana
Character:Jana's father
Release Date:05/01/2004
Thirumalai
Character:Artist
Release Date:24/10/2003
Alaudin
Character:Gangadhar
Release Date:15/08/2003
Alai
Character:
Release Date:08/07/2003
Anjaneya
Character:Venketeaswaran
Release Date:05/05/2003
Johnny
Character:Ravishankar Damle
Release Date:25/04/2003
Pelli Kani Prasad
Character:
Release Date:23/02/2003
Naaga
Character:Krishnamurthy
Release Date:10/01/2003
Kadhal Virus
Character:
Release Date:26/12/2002
Bala
Character:Jeyamani
Release Date:13/12/2002
Bobby
Character:KR
Release Date:31/10/2002
University
Character:Tamilselvan
Release Date:04/10/2002
Maaran
Character:
Release Date:20/09/2002
Run
Character:Shiva's Brother in Law
Release Date:09/05/2002
Red
Character:Sethupathy
Release Date:05/05/2002
Roja Koottam
Character:
Release Date:22/02/2002
Dhaya
Character:
Release Date:14/02/2002
Seema Simham
Character:
Release Date:10/01/2002
Majunu
Character:Gajapathy
Release Date:14/12/2001
Star
Character:
Release Date:17/07/2001
Narasimha
Character:General Raana
Release Date:12/07/2001
Dost
Character:Raghu
Release Date:29/06/2001
Azad
Character:Deva / CBI Officer Vishwanath / Harkat Ul Ansari Dawood
Release Date:29/09/2000
Uyirile Kalanthathu
Character:Raghu
Release Date:23/09/2000
Parthen Rasithen
Character:
Release Date:11/08/2000
Kandukondain Kandukondain
Character:Boss
Release Date:05/05/2000
Vallarasu
Character:DGP Jagannathan
Release Date:14/04/2000
Sudhandhiram
Character:
Release Date:25/02/2000
Good Luck
Character:
Release Date:04/02/2000
Mugavari
Character:Shiva
Release Date:02/02/2000
Kannukkul Nilavu
Character:Dr.Rajasekhar
Release Date:14/01/2000
Iraniyan
Character:Aande
Release Date:18/11/1999
Mudhalvan
Character:Chief Minister Aranganathan
Release Date:07/11/1999
Poo Parikka Varugirom
Character:Ranganathan
Release Date:17/09/1999
Amarkalam
Character:Tulasi Das
Release Date:25/08/1999
Endrendrum Kadhal
Character:Shekher
Release Date:05/03/1999
Lal Baadshah
Character:Vikram Singh / Vicky Baadshah
Release Date:05/03/1999
En Swasa Kaatre
Character:Paneer
Release Date:26/02/1999
Suriya Paarvai
Character:
Release Date:14/01/1999
Prathyartha
Character:Robert
Release Date:01/01/1999
Aahaa..!
Character:Raghuram
Release Date:20/11/1998
Nilaave Vaa
Character:Siva
Release Date:14/08/1998
Poonthottam
Character:
Release Date:10/07/1998
Iniyavale
Character:
Release Date:15/05/1998
Hitler
Character:Ankush Roy
Release Date:13/05/1998
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
Character:
Release Date:11/03/1998
Suswagatham
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1998
Ratchagan
Character:Gnaneshwar
Release Date:29/10/1997
Abhimanyu
Character:Masilamani
Release Date:05/09/1997
Nerrukku Ner
Character:Raghu
Release Date:01/09/1997
Aahaa..!
Character:Raghu
Release Date:01/06/1997
Ullasam
Character:GK
Release Date:23/05/1997
Love Today
Character:
Release Date:09/05/1997
Arunachalam
Character:Vishwanath
Release Date:10/04/1997
Anaganaga Oka Roju
Character:Police Officer Raghu
Release Date:05/03/1997
Kalavida
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1997
Selva
Character:Varatharajan
Release Date:01/12/1996
Rakshak
Character:Raghu
Release Date:23/11/1996
Circle Inspector
Character:
Release Date:28/09/1996
Thotta Chinungi
Character:Gopla
Release Date:15/12/1995
Muthu
Character:Rajasekharan
Release Date:23/10/1995
Kolangal
Character:
Release Date:15/09/1995
Nadodi Mannan
Character:
Release Date:19/08/1995
Maatho Pettukoku
Character:Bhavani
Release Date:28/07/1995
Maanthrikam
Character:Dr. Abdul Rahman
Release Date:04/07/1995
Peter Scott
Character:Leo Fernandez
Release Date:08/02/1995
Baasha
Character:Mark Anthony
Release Date:12/01/1995
Veera Padhakkam
Character:
Release Date:03/11/1994
Kaadhalan
Character:Mallikarjuna
Release Date:17/09/1994
Thozhar Pandian
Character:
Release Date:12/08/1994
Captain
Character:Kannappa Rao / Kannayiram
Release Date:25/02/1994
Aranmanai Kaavalan
Character:Duraipandi
Release Date:25/02/1994
Paasamalargal
Character:
Release Date:05/02/1994
Addeham Enna Iddeham
Character:
Release Date:14/07/1993
Dhool Parakuthu
Character:
Release Date:10/07/1993
Konjum Kili
Character:
Release Date:12/06/1993
Pudhiya Mugam
Character:A Terrorist
Release Date:28/05/1993
laati
Character:Avinash
Release Date:05/11/1992
Kizhakkan Pathrose
Character:
Release Date:27/08/1992
Asadhyulu
Character:
Release Date:03/08/1992
Daivathinte Vikrithikal
Character:Alphonso
Release Date:01/07/1992
Uyarndhavan
Character:
Release Date:14/04/1992
Soorya Manasam
Character:
Release Date:01/04/1992
Chaitanya
Character:
Release Date:07/06/1991
Shiva
Character:Bhavani
Release Date:07/12/1990
Vyooham
Character:Tony Lewis
Release Date:16/11/1990
Puriyaadha Pudhir
Character:
Release Date:07/09/1990
Anjali
Character:Shekar
Release Date:12/07/1990
Pagalil Pournami
Character:
Release Date:11/05/1990
Izzatdaar
Character:Indrajeet Sabharwal
Release Date:16/03/1990
Thiyagu
Character:Thiyagu
Release Date:01/01/1990
En Kanavar
Character:
Release Date:10/11/1989
Lankeshwarudu
Character:
Release Date:27/10/1989
Siva
Character:Bhavani
Release Date:05/10/1989
Raja Chinna Roja
Character:Bhaskar
Release Date:20/07/1989
Idhu Unga Kudumbam
Character:
Release Date:10/07/1989
Rudranetra
Character:
Release Date:16/06/1989
Siva
Character:John
Release Date:05/05/1989
Kaliyugam
Character:
Release Date:08/11/1988
Kai Naattu
Character:
Release Date:24/06/1988
En Bommukutty Ammavukku
Character:
Release Date:15/04/1988
Thaimel Aanai
Character:
Release Date:13/04/1988
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
Character:
Release Date:14/01/1988
Irandil Ondru
Character:
Release Date:14/01/1988
En Vazhi Thani Vazhi
Character:Advocate Raja
Release Date:01/01/1988
Jebu Donga
Character:
Release Date:24/12/1987
Arul tharum Ayyappan
Character:
Release Date:27/11/1987
Oorkavalan
Character:Rajadurai
Release Date:04/09/1987
Pasivadi Pranam
Character:Chakravarthy
Release Date:23/07/1987
Kootu Puzhukkal
Character:
Release Date:10/07/1987
Megam Karuththirukku
Character:
Release Date:10/07/1987
Michael Raj
Character:
Release Date:10/07/1987
Kavalan Avan Kovalan
Character:
Release Date:29/05/1987
Manithan
Character:
Release Date:01/05/1987
Makkal En Pakkam
Character:
Release Date:14/04/1987
Puyal Paadum Pattu
Character:
Release Date:06/03/1987
Poovizhi Vasalile
Character:Anand
Release Date:14/01/1987
Kavithai Paada Neramillai
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1987
Mandhira Punnagai
Character:Dhairiyaraj
Release Date:11/12/1986
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
Character:Chidambaram, the eldest son
Release Date:18/07/1986
Mr. Bharath
Character:Michael
Release Date:10/01/1986
Engirunthalum Vazhga
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1985
Rugma
Character:Joseph
Release Date:21/06/1983
Vasanthame Varuga
Character:
Release Date:19/01/1983
Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1983
Kakka
Character:
Release Date:25/11/1982
Ezhavathu Manithan
Character:Anand
Release Date:11/06/1982
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