Mohan (actor)
Mohan | |
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Born | Mohan Rao Bangalore |
Other names | Kokila Mohan Mike Mohan |
Occupation(s) | Actor, producer |
Years active | 1977 – 1991 2008 – present |
Mohan Rao, known mononymously as Mohan, is an Indian film actor, known for his works predominantly in Tamil cinema, and a few Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam films. He is also known as Kokila Mohan after his debut film Kokila.[1][2][3] In 1982, he received the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor for his work in Payanangal Mudivathillai[3]
Playback singer and dubbing actor S.N.Surendar has given voice for Mohan for more than 75 films.[4]
Career
Mohan was introduced to the world of theatre by B. V. Karanth, who spotted him at a restaurant. Mohan's first stage play was praised by critics from places like Delhi. Mohan was introduced to the cinema in Kannada by Balu Mahendra in his movie Kokila in 1977 alongside Tamil actor Kamal Haasan. Kokila was a hit and Mohan was catapulted into the limelight; since release of Moodu Pani in 1980 he has become one of the biggest stars of the Tamil cinema industry. He is called the "Silver Jubilee Star" and "Rajendra Kumar" of Tamil film industry since almost all movies featuring Mohan witnessed a fantastic run.
After Kokila, Mohan starred in a Malayalam movie titled Mathalasa. Furthermore, immediately after the success of the Malayalam movie, Mohan went on to sign a Telugu film titled Thoorpu Velle Railu, which was a remake of the Tamil film Kizhakkae Pogum Rail. The Telugu version was directed by Bapu. After that Mohan was introduced in the Tamil film Nenjathai Killathey by director Mahendran. In 1980 he acted in dual roles for the first time in Gandar Golam which was directed by director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao.[3] Nenjathai Killaadhey marked the beginning of the peak of Mohan's career. Kilinjalgal, Payanagal Mudivathillai had Silver Jubilee. Mohan became a major star through Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982).
Filmography
Year | Film | Language | Notes |
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1977 | Kokila | Kannada | |
1978 | Aparichita | Kannada | |
1978 | Madaalasa | Malayalam | |
1979 | Toorpu Velle Railu | Telugu | |
1980 | Moodu Pani | Tamil | |
1980 | Nenjathai Killathe | Tamil | 365 Days[5] |
1981 | Gaali Maathu | Kannada | |
1981 | Muniyana Madari | Kannada | |
1981 | Hennina Sedu | Kannada | |
1981 | Kilinjalgal | Tamil | 250 Days |
1982 | Idho Varugiren | Tamil | |
1982 | Payanangal Mudivathillai | Tamil | 900 Days Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor |
1982 | Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Tamil | |
1982 | Kadhalithu Paar | Tamil | |
1982 | Ponmudy | Malayalam | |
1982 | Lottery Ticket | Tamil | |
1982 | Iniyavale Vaa | Tamil | |
1982 | Gopurangal Saivathillai | Tamil | 200 Days |
1982 | Chinnan Chirusugal | Tamil | |
1982 | Njan Onnu Parayatte | Malayalam | |
1983 | Antha Sila Naatkal | Tamil | |
1983 | Jothi | Tamil | |
1983 | Thoongadha Kannendru Onru | Tamil | |
1983 | Saranalayam | Tamil | 175 Days |
1983 | Nenjamellam Neeye | Tamil | |
1983 | Ilamai Kaalangal | Tamil | 200 Days |
1983 | Manaivi Solle Manthiram | Tamil | 175 Days |
1983 | Naalu Perukku Nandri | Tamil | |
1984 | Kuva Kuva Vaathugal | Tamil | Guest Appearance |
1984 | Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | Tamil | |
1984 | Vidhi | Tamil | 500 Days |
1984 | Magudi | Tamil | |
1984 | Nalam Nalamariya Aaval | Tamil | |
1984 | Vengaiyin Mainthan | Tamil | 175 Days |
1984 | Nooravathu Naal | Tamil | 200 Days |
1984 | Naan Paadum Paadal | Tamil | 200 Days |
1984 | Sattathai Thiruthungal | Tamil | |
1984 | Anbe Odi Vaa | Tamil | |
1984 | Shanthi Muhurtham | Tamil | |
1984 | 24 Mani Neram | Tamil | |
1984 | Nirabarathi | Tamil | Guest Appearance |
1984 | Vai Pandal | Tamil | |
1984 | Oh Maane Maane | Tamil | |
1984 | Osai | Tamil | 175 Days |
1984 | Unnai Naan Santhithen | Tamil | Guest Appearance 175 Days |
1984 | Nenjathai Allitha | Tamil | |
1984 | Rusi | Tamil | |
1985 | Anbin Mugavari | Tamil | |
1985 | Annee | Tamil | |
1985 | Deiva Piravi | Tamil | |
1985 | Naan Ungal Rasigan | Tamil | |
1985 | Unakkaga Oru Roja | Tamil | |
1985 | Thendrale Ennai Thodu | Tamil | 250 Days |
1985 | Kunguma Chimil | Tamil | 175 Days |
1985 | Sri Raghavendrar | Tamil | Special appearance |
1985 | Idaya Kovil | Tamil | 200 Days |
1985 | Udaya Geetham | Tamil | 200 Days |
1985 | Pillai Nila | Tamil | 200 Days |
1986 | December Pookal | Tamil | 175 Days |
1986 | Paru Paru Pattanam Paru | Tamil | |
1986 | Uyire Unakkaga | Tamil | 175 Days |
1986 | Unnai Ondru Ketpen | Tamil | |
1986 | Mouna Ragam | Tamil | 250 Days |
1986 | Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu | Tamil | 200 Days |
1986 | Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum | Tamil | |
1986 | Sangalaiyil Oru Sangeetham | Tamil | |
1986 | Aalapana | Telugu | |
1987 | Paadu Nilave | Tamil | |
1987 | Neram Nallarukku | Tamil | Guest appearance |
1987 | Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai | Tamil | |
1987 | Ninekka Therintha Maname | Tamil | |
1987 | Rettai Vaal Kuruvi | Tamil | 175 Days |
1987 | Ananda Aradhanai | Tamil | |
1987 | Krishnan Vandhaan | Tamil | |
1987 | Theertha Karaiyinile | Tamil | 175 Days |
1988 | Sahadevan Mahadevan | Tamil | 175 Days |
1988 | Vasanthi | Tamil | |
1988 | Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela | Telugu | |
1988 | Paasa Paravaigal | Tamil | |
1988 | Kunguma Kodu | Tamil | |
1989 | Police Report | Telugu | |
1989 | Nalaya Manithan | Tamil | Guest appearance |
1989 | Paasa Mazhai | Tamil | |
1989 | Manidhan Marivittan | Tamil | |
1989 | Mappillai Sir | Tamil | |
1989 | Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi | Tamil | |
1989 | Idhaya Dheepam | Tamil | |
1989 | Sondham 16 | Tamil | |
1989 | Oru Ponnu Nenacha | Tamil | |
1990 | Valiba Vilayattu | Tamil | |
1990 | Jagathalaprathapan | Tamil | |
1991 | Uruvam | Tamil | |
1991 | Anbulla Kadhalukku | Tamil | |
2008 | Suttapazham | Tamil | |
2009 | Ghauttham | Kannada | |
2012 | Shikari | Kannada | |
2016 | Abbayitho Ammayi | Telugu [6] | |
2016 | Asokavana | Kannada | Awaiting Release |
Awards
References
- ^ Mohan. Freebase. Retrieved on 2016-02-17.
- ^ Mohan's loss. Indiaglitz.com (2006-03-24). Retrieved on 2016-02-17.
- ^ a b c d "Back to acting, again!". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 28 December 2007.
- ^ "Grill Mill: S. N. Surendar". thehindu. 22 July 2010. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
- ^ "Mohan Silver Jubilee Hits". lakshmansruthi. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Abbayitho Ammayi Telugu Movie-Theatrical Trailer". You Tube. 18 November 2015. Retrieved 23 November 2015.