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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Mahadevan worked in many Telugu films under the stage name of Ramaraju before getting his breakthrough portraying the antagonist in the Tamil film ''[[Pithamagan]]'' (2003) by [[Bala (director)|Bala]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-sivaputrudu.html|title = Telugu cinema Review - Siva Putrudu - Vikram, Surya,, Laila, Saneeta - Bala- Ilayaraja}}</ref> The film's name has subsequently been used as a prefix to his stage name to distinguish him from other artistes called Mahadevan.<ref name="I">{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8731.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070306063846/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8731.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 March 2007|title=Tamil Cinema News | Tamil Movie Reviews | Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil}}</ref> Regarding his performance in ''[[Muruga (film)|Muruga]]'' (2007), a critic wrote that "Pithamagan fame Mahadevan walks away with all honours. He lends solidity to the role".<ref name="I"/> He reprised his role from '' |
Mahadevan worked in many Telugu films under the stage name of Ramaraju before getting his breakthrough portraying the antagonist in the Tamil film ''[[Pithamagan]]'' (2003) by [[Bala (director)|Bala]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-sivaputrudu.html|title = Telugu cinema Review - Siva Putrudu - Vikram, Surya,, Laila, Saneeta - Bala- Ilayaraja}}</ref> The film's name has subsequently been used as a prefix to his stage name to distinguish him from other artistes called Mahadevan.<ref name="I">{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8731.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070306063846/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8731.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 March 2007|title=Tamil Cinema News | Tamil Movie Reviews | Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil}}</ref> Regarding his performance in ''[[Muruga (film)|Muruga]]'' (2007), a critic wrote that "Pithamagan fame Mahadevan walks away with all honours. He lends solidity to the role".<ref name="I"/> He reprised his role from ''Pithamagan'' (2003) in the Kannada remake ''[[Anatharu]]'' (2007).<ref name="R">{{cite web | url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/sep/14ssanaa.htm | title=Upendra shines in Anaatharu |work=[[Rediff.com]]|quote=Mahadevan, the villain had acted in the original has been retained in Kannada also}}</ref> |
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==Partial filmography== |
==Partial filmography== |
Revision as of 06:46, 29 April 2024
Mahadevan | |
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Born | 6 May 1961 |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1985–present |
Mahadevan (born 6 May 1961) is an Indian actor who has appeared in predominately Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. In Telugu, he is credited as Ramaraju.
Career
Mahadevan worked in many Telugu films under the stage name of Ramaraju before getting his breakthrough portraying the antagonist in the Tamil film Pithamagan (2003) by Bala.[1] The film's name has subsequently been used as a prefix to his stage name to distinguish him from other artistes called Mahadevan.[2] Regarding his performance in Muruga (2007), a critic wrote that "Pithamagan fame Mahadevan walks away with all honours. He lends solidity to the role".[2] He reprised his role from Pithamagan (2003) in the Kannada remake Anatharu (2007).[3]
Partial filmography
Tamil films
Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
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2003 | Pithamagan | Sekar Vasudevan | |
2004 | Chatrapathy | Chakravarthy | |
2004 | Azhagesan | Neelakandan | |
2004 | Attagasam | Samudrakani Annachi | |
2005 | Daas | Minister Gurumoorthy | |
2006 | Chithiram Pesuthadi | Charu's uncle | |
2006 | Mercury Pookkal | ||
2006 | Thagapansamy | Shanmugam | |
2007 | Muruga | Vinayaka Murthy | |
2007 | Pirappu | ||
2007 | Sabari | Minister | |
2007 | Sivaji | Astrologer | |
2007 | Ammuvagiya Naan | Nathan | |
2008 | Pirivom Santhippom | ||
2009 | Nesi | Anjali's father | |
2009 | Mathiya Chennai | ||
2009 | Odipolama | ||
2010 | Ayyanar | ||
2011 | Kaavalan | Devarajan | |
2011 | Appavi | Susa | |
2011 | Ayyan | ||
2011 | Sadhurangam | ||
2012 | Maasi | Maasilamani's Senior Officer | |
2013 | Alex Pandian | Swamiji | |
2013 | Karuppampatti | ||
2013 | Vellai Desathin Idhayam | ||
2014 | Pannaiyarum Padminiyum | Shanmugam | |
2014 | Koottam | ||
2014 | Sooran | ||
2014 | Meagamann | Chitti | |
2015 | Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka | Minister Duraiarasan | |
2015 | Vaalu | Priya's father | |
2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | ||
2017 | 143 |
Telugu films
Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
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1985 | Vande Mataram | ||
1985 | Illaliko Pariksha | ||
1991 | Aswini | Joe | |
1995 | Muddayi Muddugumma | Ranjith | |
1996 | Anaganaga Oka Roju | ||
1998 | Anthapuram | Narasimha's henchman | |
2001 | Narasimha Naidu | ||
2002 | Bharatasimha Reddy | ||
2003 | Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi | Boxing coach in Hyderabad | |
2003 | Palnati Brahmanayudu | ||
2003 | Tagore | Ramaraju | |
2004 | 143 | Sanjana's brother | |
2005 | Pandem | Lingaraju | [4] |
2005 | Are | ||
2005 | Hungama | ||
2005 | Oka Oorilo | ||
2006 | Chinnodu | ||
2008 | Souryam | Divya's uncle | |
2009 | Venkatadri | Home Minister | [5] |
2010 | Manasara | Anjali's father | |
2010 | Kalyanram Kathi | ||
2012 | Damarukam | ||
2013 | Dalam | ||
2014 | Legend | Jeetendra's father | |
2016 | Soggade Chinni Nayana | Veerababu | |
2016 | Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha | Rajanna | |
2016 | Malupu | Minister Duraiarasan | |
2017 | Khaidi No. 150 | ||
2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | ||
2017 | Mahanubhavudu | Bhupathi | |
2017 | Middle Class Abbayi | RTO officer | |
2018 | Bharat Ane Nenu | Varadarajulu's aide | |
2018 | Saakshyam | Munuswamy's aide | |
2018 | Anthaku Minchi | ||
2018 | Padi Padi Leche Manasu | Dhanraj Pillai | |
2021 | Uppena | Raayanam's father | |
2021 | Ardha Shathabdam | Village head |
Malayalam films
Year | Film | Role |
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1986 | Nimishangal | Balan |
1988 | Orkkappurathu | J J Mansion's Henchman |
2004 | Natturajavu | Pulikattil Mathachan |
2009 | Ee Pattanathil Bhootham | Sathyatheerdhan / Raghavendran |
2010 | Thanthonni | Hafees Ali Ibrahim |
2011 | Sevenes | Ramakrishna Moorthy |
2022 | Bheeshma Parvam | Narasappa Chettiar |
Kannada film
Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
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2007 | Anatharu | [3] |
Television
Year | Film | Role | Language | Channel |
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2015 | Suryavamsam | Tamil | Zee Tamil | |
2022 | Recce | Ranganayakulu | Telugu | Zee5 |
Maa Neella Tank | Narasimham |
See also
References
- ^ "Telugu cinema Review - Siva Putrudu - Vikram, Surya,, Laila, Saneeta - Bala- Ilayaraja".
- ^ a b "Tamil Cinema News | Tamil Movie Reviews | Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil". Archived from the original on 6 March 2007.
- ^ a b "Upendra shines in Anaatharu". Rediff.com.
Mahadevan, the villain had acted in the original has been retained in Kannada also
- ^ "Pandem - Telugu cinema Review - Jagapati Babu, Kalyani".
- ^ "Venkatadri review. Venkatadri Telugu movie review, story, rating". IndiaGlitz.com.