Ravichandran

Biography

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, C…

Movies & TV Shows

1. Arunachalam (1997) — Ammayappan
2. Pammal K. Sambandam (2002)
3. Ramanaa (2002) — Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
4. Guru Sishyan (1988) — Rajamanickam
5. Raja Chinna Roja (1989) — Bhaskar's uncle
6. Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964) — Ashok
7. Uzhaippali (1993) — Tamilazhagan's Father
8. Kanden Kadhalai (2009) — Anjali's Grandfather
9. Athey Kangal (1967) — Bhaskar
10. Amman Kovil Kizhakale (1986)
11. Motor Sundaram Pillai (1966)
12. Aadu Puli (2011) — Sabapathy
13. Oomai Vizhigal (1986) — P.R.K
14. Thennavan (2003) — Azhagarsamy
15. Pudhiya Mugam (1993) — Raja Rajeswaran's Sri Lankan Enemy
16. Karnaa (1995) — ACP Deenadhayalan
17. Neeya? (1979) — Ravi
18. Paattukku Naan Adimai (1990)
19. Paadu Nilave (1987) — Ramanathan
20. Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu (1987)
21. Chinnappadass (1989)
22. Kettimelam (1985)
23. Therkathi Kallan (1988)
24. Poruthadhu Podhum (1988)
25. Kavari Maan (1979) — Anand
26. Malathi (1970)
27. Thendral (2004) — Singara Velu Nayagar
28. Kaviya Thalaivi (1970)
29. Nangu Suvargal (1971)
30. Sevagan (1992)
31. Manitha Jaathi (1991)
32. Agnimrigam (1971) — Vijayan
33. Sakthi (1972)
34. Aromalunni (1972) — Kannappanunni / Chandrappan
35. Sikharangal (1979)
36. Paasa Paravaigal (1988) — Thirugnanam
37. Ondru Engal Jaathiye (1987)
38. Sattam Oru Vilaiyaattu (1987)
39. Thanthu Vitten Ennai (1991)
40. Veettukku Vandha Marumagal (1973) — Shankar

Directed

1. Maanaseega Kadhal (1999) — Director