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'''Raghuvaran''' ([[December 11]] [[ |
'''Raghuvaran''' ([[December 11]] [[1958]] - [[March 19]] [[2008]]) was an [[India]]n [[actor]] who predominantly acted in movies made in [[Dravidian language | South Indian languages]]. |
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He became famous for his portrayal of [[villain]] roles and character roles in [[Tamil movie | Tamil movies]]. He has acted in more than 150 movies in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Malayalam]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Kannada language|Kannada]] and [[Hindi]] films. The actor had carved a niche for himself with his special style and voice modulation<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/storypage/storypage.aspx?id=8305be9a-d217-4636-a749-584a567e2614&MatchID1=4678&TeamID1=6&TeamID2=3&MatchType1=1&SeriesID1=1179&PrimaryID=4678&Headline=Actor+Raghuvaran+passes+away]</ref> and was considered a natural actor.{{fact | date = March 2008}} |
He became famous for his portrayal of [[villain]] roles and character roles in [[Tamil movie | Tamil movies]]. He has acted in more than 150 movies in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Malayalam]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Kannada language|Kannada]] and [[Hindi]] films. The actor had carved a niche for himself with his special style and voice modulation<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/storypage/storypage.aspx?id=8305be9a-d217-4636-a749-584a567e2614&MatchID1=4678&TeamID1=6&TeamID2=3&MatchType1=1&SeriesID1=1179&PrimaryID=4678&Headline=Actor+Raghuvaran+passes+away]</ref> and was considered a natural actor.{{fact | date = March 2008}} |
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Raghuvaran (December 11 1958 - March 19 2008) was an Indian actor who predominantly acted in movies made in South Indian languages.
He became famous for his portrayal of villain roles and character roles in Tamil movies. He has acted in more than 150 movies in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films. The actor had carved a niche for himself with his special style and voice modulation[1] and was considered a natural actor.[citation needed]
He was noted for his role as the protagonist of a Tamil soap opera, "Oru Manidhanin Kadhai" (One Man's Story), about a well-to-do man who becomes an alcoholic and faces the consequences. He got critical acclaims for his role as Father Alphonse in Malayalam movie 'Daivathinte Vikruthikal', directed by Lenin Rajendran and based on a book by M Mukundan with the same title.[2]
Personal life
He was Born in Kollengode as part of the Chakkungal Tharavad in Palakkad district, Kerala. He was the Grand Son of Mr. Radha Krishna Menon and Late. Smt. Satyavathy Amma.
He was married to Malayalam actress Rohini and has a son with her, Sai Rishivaran. The couple divorced later.[3]
Raghuvaran’s success as an actor was setback by his addiction to drink and drugs. He was in and out of rehabilitation clinics. [4]
Career
Raghuvaran began as a stage actor and debuted in the 1982 Tamil film Elavathu Manithan (Seventh Man).[5] He bagged several state and filmfare awards for his outstanding performances in Tamil/ Malayalam/ Telugu film industry. Notable among his tamil movies were Baasha with Rajinikanth/ Kadhalan/ Samsaram Adu Minsaram/ Anjali/ Bheema among other movies. he was known to be a standard palyer in any of the Rajinikanth block busters.
One of his most admired roles came in the movie Basha, in which he played the role of a villain, starring opposite Rajnikanth. He received critical acclaim for playing the role of underworld don, Marc Anthony.
Death
Raghuvaran died on March 19th,2008 in Chennai due to a cardiac arrest. Many popular actors like Vijay,Vikram, Ajith, Vijayakanth,Manorama,Sarath Kumar,Dhanush and many other stars came to his home, the day after his death to pay homage. His divorced wife Rohini and his son Rishi was present. [6]
Notable films
- Yaaradi Nee Mohini To Be Released on April 4, 2008
- Kanthaswamy (2008) (posthumous)
- Sila Nerangalil (2008)
- Thodakkam (2008)
- Ashoka (2008)
- Bheema (2008)
- Marudhamalai (2007)
- Sivaji: The Boss (2007) Special Appearance
- Deepavali (2007) Guest Appearance
- Evadeithe Nakenti (2007)
- Sivappathigaram (2006)
- Sachin (2005)
- Mass (2004)
- Jana (2004)
- Thirumalai (2003)
- Anjaneya (2003)
- Bala (2002)
- Run (2002)
- Roja Kootam (2002)
- Dhosth
- Dhaya
- Bobby (2002)
- Majunu (2001)
- Grahan (2001)
- Aazad (2000)
- Mugavari (2000)
- Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
- Parthen Rasithen (2000)
- Love Today
- Thottachinungi
- Nilavae Vaa (1999)
- En Swaasa Katre (1999)
- Amarkalam (1999)
- Lal Baadshah (1999)
- Mudhalvan (1999)
- Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997)
- Arunachalam (1997)
- Nerrukku Ner (1997)
- Ratchagan (1997)
- Ullasam
- Suswagatham (1997)
- Rakshak (1996)
- Baasha (1995)
- Muthu (1995)
- Kadhalan (1994)
- Puriyaadha Pudhir (1994)
- Daivathinte Vikrithikal (1992)
- Anjali (1990)
- Izzatdaar (1990)
- Samsarum athu Minsaram
- Raja Chinna Roja (1989)
- Lankeshwarudu (1989)
- Rudranetra (1989)
- Shiva (1989)
- En Bommukutty Ammavukku (1988)
- Annanagar Mudhal Theru(1988)
- Jebu Donga (1987)
- Pasivadi Pranam (1987)
- Poovizhi Vasalile (1987)
- Micahel Raj (1987)
- Kootu Puzhukkal (1987)
- Makkal En Pakkam (1987)
- Mr. Bharath (1986)
- Odai Nathiyaakirathu (1983)
- Rugma (1983)
- Ezhavathu Manithan (1982)
- Pasivaaadi Praanam(First film in Telugu)
External links
- Raghuvaran at IMDb
- Tributes paid to Raghuvaran, dead at 59
- Obituary in Tamil
- Raghuvaran Photo Gallery
- Visitors pay homage
References
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