Ramesh Thilak
Ramesh Thilak | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010 - Present |
| Spouse | RJ Navalakshmi (married 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 degree in mass communication at 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
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mankatha | Uncredited role | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Marina | Courier Boy | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Soodhu Kavvum | Sekhar | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Neram | Lighthouse | Malayalam | |
| 2013 | Neram | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram | Ramesh | Malayalam | |
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | Ganesh | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Mahabalipuram | Kuppan | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Oru Vadakkan Selfie | Guest appearance | Malayalam | |
| 2015 | Demonte Colony | Vimal | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Kaaka Muttai | Naina | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Orange Mittai | Sathya | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Vedalam | Phony Witness | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Aarathu Sinam | Taxi driver | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum | Cab Driver(cameo) | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Oru Naal Koothu | RJ Sathish | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Kabali | Tamil | ||
| 2016 | Aandavan Kattalai | Passport broker | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Mo | Sathish | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Puriyadha Pudhir | Tamil | ||
| 2017 | Pichuva Kaththi | Ramesh | Tamil | |
| 2017 | 12-12-1950 | Tamil | ||
| 2018 | Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren | Purushotaman | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Kaala | Press Reporter | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Tik Tik Tik | S. Venkat | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Imaikkaa Nodigal | Vinoth | Tamil | |
| 2018 | 1818 | Tamil/Telugu | Filming | |
| 2018 | Viswasam | Tamil | Filming | |
| 2018 | Sarvakalamayam | Malayalam | Production |
References
- ^ http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Vaibhav-Flies-Solo/2014/04/10/article2159049.ece
- ^ http://www.sify.com/movies/soodhu-kavvum-an-entertaining-watch-tamil-movie-review-news-national-nfdmalfaddh.html
- ^ http://tamilnadu.indiaeveryday.in/news-ramesh-tilak-from-being-a-rj-to-big-screen-1144-5376602.htm
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/soodhu-kavvum/movie-review/19877225.cms
- ^ http://behindwoods.com/tamil-director/biju-viswanath/orange-mittai-director-biju-viswanaths-interview-on-the-film-vijay-sethupathi-and-many-more.html
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/I-want-to-do-responsible-roles-Ramesh/articleshow/49712847.cms