Ramesh Thilak
Ramesh Thilak | |
|---|---|
| Born | 03 May 1985 (age 34) Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010 - Present |
| Spouse | RJ Navalakshmi (m. 2018–present) |
Ramesh Thilak is an Indian radio jockey and actor who has appeared in Tamil and Malayalam films. He made his breakthrough with Nalan Kumarasamy's Soodhu Kavvum (2013) portraying a kidnapper, before playing a similar role of a thief in Alphonse Putharen's bilingual film Neram.[1][2]
Career
Ramesh studied master's degree in mass communication at the University of Madras. He worked as a radio jockey with Suryan FM 93.5, and was credited by the radio station as "Thillu Mullu" Ramesh in a reference to his jovial attitude on air.[3] He then simultaneously worked on his first acting assignment, featuring in the character of Azhagesan alias Al Gates in STAR Vijay's college drama serial, Kana Kaanum Kaalangal. Ramesh made his breakthrough in films with Nalan Kumarasamy's Soodhu Kavvum (2013) portraying a kidnapper, before playing a similar role of a thief in Alphonse Putharen's bilingual film Neram.[4] He then also featured in Balaji Mohan's bilingual film Vaayai Moodi Pesavum. He signed on to play his first lead role in Vijay Sethupathi's maiden production Orange Mittai.[5] He will be starring in Oru Naal Koothu, in which he will be reprising his real life role of a radio jockey, and Mo, a "fun entertainer" that will have a "ghost factor".[6]
Filmography
Tamil films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mappillai | Uncredited role | |
| 2011 | Mankatha | Arumuga Chettiyar's henchman | Uncredited role |
| 2012 | Marina | Courier Boy | |
| 2013 | Soodhu Kavvum | Sekhar | |
| 2013 | Neram | Lighthouse | |
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | Ganesh | |
| 2015 | Mahabalipuram | Kuppan | |
| 2015 | Demonte Colony | Vimal | |
| 2015 | Kaaka Muttai | Naina | |
| 2015 | Orange Mittai | Sathya | |
| 2015 | Vedalam | Phony Witness | |
| 2016 | Aarathu Sinam | Taxi driver | |
| 2016 | Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum | Cab Driver | Cameo appearance |
| 2016 | Oru Naal Koothu | RJ Sathish | |
| 2016 | Kabali | Malaysian Tamil | |
| 2016 | Aandavan Kattalai | Passport broker | |
| 2016 | Mo | Sathish | |
| 2017 | Puriyadha Pudhir | Meera's kidnapper | |
| 2017 | Pichuva Kaththi | Ramesh | |
| 2017 | 12-12-1950 | Muthu | |
| 2018 | Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren | Purushotaman | |
| 2018 | Kaala | Press Reporter | |
| 2018 | Tik Tik Tik | S. Venkat | |
| 2018 | Imaikkaa Nodigal | Vinoth | |
| 2019 | Viswasam | Thookudurai's friend | |
| 2019 | Dharmaprabhu | Chitragupta | |
| 2019 | Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu | Velu | |
| 2019 | Thambi | Vicky's friend | |
| 2020 | Oh My Kadavule | Kadavul's assistant | |
| 2020 | Velvet Nagaram | Dilli | |
| 2020 | Mamakiki | Mani | |
| 2020 | Master | TBA |
Malayalam films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Neram | Lighthouse | |
| 2014 | Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram | Ramesh | Malayalam version of Vaayai Moodi Pesavum |
| 2015 | Oru Vadakkan Selfie | Guest appearance | |
| 2019 | Kumbalangi Nights | Murugan aka Vijay | |
| 2019 | Marconi Mathai | ||
| 2019 | Sarvakalamayam |
References
- ^ "Vaibhav Flies Solo". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "'Soodhu Kavvum' an entertaining watch (Tamil Movie Review)". Sify.
- ^ [1]
- ^ "Soodhu Kavvum Movie Review {4/5}: Critic Review of Soodhu Kavvum by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Orange Mittai director Biju Viswanath's interview on the film, Vijay Sethupathi and many more". www.behindwoods.com.
- ^ "I want to do responsible roles: Ramesh - Times of India". The Times of India.