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Revision as of 21:51, 15 October 2012
Raghuvaran Menon | |
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| Occupation | Film actor |
| Spouse | Rohini (divorced) |
| Children | 1 son |
Raghuvaran (Malayalam: രഘുവരന്; Tamil: ரகுவரன்; Kannada: ರಘುವರನ್; Telugu: రఘువరన్) (11th December 1958 – 19 March 2008)[1] 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."[1]
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.
Personal life
He dropped out of his Bachelor of Arts from Coimbatore (Govt. Arts College) to pursue a career in acting. He landed a minor role in the Kannada film Swapna Thingalgal. He began acting in small minor roles in Telugu and Kannada films including a two-minute scene as a rapist in Udaya.
From 1979 to 1983, he was part of an acting drama troupe in Chennai, Chennai Kings, which also included the Kannada/Tamil supporting actor, Nassar. He was spotted and cast in a small role in Ezhavathu Manithan which was his biggest role to date.
He was married to the Telugu actress Rohini and has a son with her, Sai Rishivaran. The couple later separated and divorced.[1]
Raghuvaran’s substance addictions hampered his career and left him repeatedly visiting rehabilitation clinics.[2]
Career
Following his beginnings on the stage, Raghuvaran turned to film with 1982's Tamil film Elavathu Manithan (Seventh Man).[2] He received several state and Filmfare Awards for his performances in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. He began his career as a supporting actor in a number of films in Tamil including Mani Rathnam's Anjali as the father of an autistic child. He later played villains in Baasha as Mark Anthony, Mudhalvan as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Shiva and Muthu as Ilaimaran. He later returned to supporting roles - sometimes as a father or as a mentor in films such as Alai, Yaaradi Nee Mohini, Tirumalai and Bala.
He has also acted in a number of Hindi movies, such as Lal Badshah.
Death
Raghuvaran died on 19 March 2008[1]
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.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Kodiesvaran | Posthumous film Delayed | |
| 2009 | Nalvaravu | Posthumous film Uncredited; deleted scenes | |
| 2009 | Kanthaswamy | Posthumous film Uncredited; deleted scenes | |
| 2009 | Manjeera | ||
| 2008 | Adada Enna Azhagu | Posthumous film | |
| 2008 | Ellam Avan Seyal | Posthumous film | |
| 2008 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Vasu's Father | Posthumous film |
| 2008 | Sila Nerangalil | Krishnan | |
| 2008 | Thodakkam | ||
| 2008 | Pellikani Prasad | Gopal Rao | |
| 2008 | Ashoka | ||
| 2008 | Bheema | Periyavar | |
| 2007 | Marudhamalai | Surya Narayanan | |
| 2007 | Sivaji: The Boss | Dr. Chezhian | Guest appearance |
| 2007 | Deepavali | Doctor | Guest appearance |
| 2007 | Evadeithe Nakenti | ||
| 2006 | Sivappathigaram | Elango | |
| 2005 | Sachein | Gowtham (Sachein's Father) | Guest appearance |
| 2004 | Durgi | ||
| 2004 | Mass | Satya | |
| 2004 | Jana | Jana's father | |
| 2003 | Thirumalai | Artist | |
| 2003 | Anjaneya | Venketeaswaran | |
| 2003 | Naaga | Father | |
| 2002 | Bala | ||
| 2002 | Alaudin | Gangadhar | |
| 2002 | Run | Madhavan's brother-in law | |
| 2002 | Roja Kootam | Srikanth's father | |
| 2002 | Dosth | ||
| 2002 | Dhaya | Major Rudrayya | |
| 2002 | Bobby | ||
| 2002 | Red | Vikatan Editor | |
| 2001 | Majunu | Gajapathy | |
| 2001 | Grahan | Advocate Raghu Sinha | |
| 2000 | Azad (film) | Terrorist | |
| 2000 | Mugavaree | Shiva | |
| 2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Sowmya's boss | |
| 2000 | Parthen Rasithen | Panneer | |
| 1999 | Nilavae Vaa | ||
| 1999 | En Swaasa Kaatrae | Prakash Raj's father | |
| 1999 | Amarkalam | Tulasi Das | |
| 1999 | Lal Baadshah | Vikram Singh, alias Vicky Baadshah | |
| 1999 | Mudhalvan | Chief Minister Aranganathan | |
| 1997 | Anaganaga Oka Roju | ||
| 1997 | Arunachalam | Viswanathan | |
| 1997 | Aaha | Raghuram | |
| 1997 | Love Today | Dr. Chandrasekar | |
| 1997 | Nerrukku Ner | ||
| 1997 | Ratchagan | Easwar | |
| 1997 | Ullasam | J.K. Vikram's father | |
| 1997 | Suswagatham | Ganesh's father | |
| 1996 | Rakshak | ||
| 1995 | Thotta Chinungi | Gopal | |
| 1995 | Baasha | Mark Anthony | |
| 1995 | Muthu | Rajasekhar | |
| 1994 | Kadhalan | Mallikarjuna | |
| 1992 | Daivathinte Vikrithikal | ||
| 1992 | Soorya Manasam | Estate manager | |
| 1990 | Anjali | Shekar | |
| 1990 | Puriyaadha Pudhir | ||
| 1990 | Izzatdaar | ||
| 1986 | Samsaram Athu Minsaram | Chidambaram | |
| 1989 | Raja Chinna Roja | Bhaskar | |
| 1989 | Lankeshwarudu | ||
| 1989 | Rudranetra | ||
| 1989 | Shiva | Bhavani | |
| 1988 | En Bommukutty Ammavukku | Alex | |
| 1988 | En Vazhi Thani Vazhi | - | |
| 1988 | Annanagar Mudhal Theru | ||
| 1987 | Jebu Donga | ||
| 1987 | Poovizhi Vasalile | ||
| 1987 | Michael Raj | ||
| 1987 | Kootu Puzhukkal | ||
| 1987 | Makkal En Pakkam | ||
| 1986 | Mr. Bharath | ||
| 1983 | Odai Nathiyaakirathu | ||
| 1983 | Rugma | ||
| 1982 | Pasivadi Pranam | Venu | |
| 1982 | Ezhavathu Manithan |
External links
- Raghuvaran at IMDb