About

Known credits:
147
Birthday:
1958-12-11
Place of birth:
Kollengode, Kerala, India
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Raghuvaran

Overview

Raghuvaran 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.

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.

Following his beginnings on the stage, and a Diploma in acting from Adyar Film Institute in Chennai, Raghuvaran approached many Kollywood studios aiming for performance oriented roles and finally got selected one as hero. The offbeat film named Ezhavathu Manithan (Seventh Man). directed by Hariharan won many awards, but not many offers for him. A few more films followed as hero like Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu and Nee Thodumbothu released, but did n't became a huge success. But the villain role in Silk Silk Silk was noticed and the film's success opened the gate of offers for him. The villain act continued in films like Kutravaaligal, Mr. Bharath, Mandhira Punnagai and Oorkavalan. He appeared as hero as well as supporting actor in between releases as well. The major ones are Mudivalla Arambam and Samsaram Adhu Minsaram.

In mid 80's Raghuvaran did many films as hero and most of them did good business as well. The films Michael Raj, Megam Karuththirukku, Kootu Puzhukkal and Kavithai Paada Neramillai helped to stabilize his career. The lawyer in Kaliyugam, the police officer in Thaimel Aanai, the rowdy with a golden heart in Kai Naattu, the honest Medical student turned Goonda in Kuttravali, the common man in En Vazhi Thani Vazhi helped Raghuvaran's market value as hero to reach greater heights. But his desire to try all types of roles, like supporting actor as well as villain simultaneously halted the progress as hero, eventhough he played hero roles in Vyooham, Kavacham and Anjali later. His supporting roles in Annanagar Mudhal Theru and Siva was well received too.

In a career span lasting for more than 26 years, Raghuvaran performed each roles with his trademark mannerisms, often stealing the thunder from more established stars and even heroes. His magnetic baritone voice was an advantage and he modulated it to suit his variety of roles. He also set his own style of mannerisms and brought a distinct dialogue delivery and even changed his gait in many films. All this dedication won him more fans and helped his popularity graph soaring more higher.

Raghuvaran died on 19 March 2008 cause of the death has been disclosed as organ failure caused by excessive alcohol consumption.

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.

Known for

Acting
2022 The Ghost Actor Ashok Nair (Archive Footage) 58
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2015 Surya Vs Surya Actor Surya's Father (Archive Footage) 59
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2012 Ullam Actor N/A
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2011 Udhaya Neram Actor N/A
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2008 Ellam Avan Seyal Actor Jagadeeswaran IPS from CBI 59
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2008 Yaaradi Nee Mohini Actor Vasu's Father 59
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2008 Aatadista Actor Raghunath 59
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2008 Ashoka Actor Huzoor N/A
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2008 Bheema Actor Periyavar 58
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2007 Marudhamalai Actor 58
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2007 Sivaji: The Boss Actor Dr. Chezhian 61
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2007 Deepavali Actor Doctor (Cameo appearance) 58
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2007 Evadaithe Nakenti Actor N/A
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2006 Sivappathigaram Actor Elango 58
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2005 Kasthuri Maan Actor N/A
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2005 Sachein Actor Gowtham 59
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2004 Mass Actor Satya 59
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2004 Birth Actor N/A
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2004 Arasatchi Actor Advocate Ashok Mehta 59
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2004 Naani Actor Scientist 58
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2004 Shock Actor 58
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2004 Durgi Actor Jayadev (JD) N/A
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2004 Jana Actor Jana's father 58
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2003 Thirumalai Actor Artist 58
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2003 Alaudin Actor Gangadhar 58
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2003 Alai Actor 58
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2003 Anjaneya Actor Venketeaswaran 58
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2003 Johnny Actor Ravishankar Damle 59
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2003 Pelli Kani Prasad Actor N/A
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2003 Naaga Actor Krishnamurthy 58
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2002 Kadhal Virus Actor N/A
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2002 Bala Actor Jeyamani 58
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2002 Bobby Actor KR 58
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2002 University Actor Tamilselvan N/A
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2002 Maaran Actor 59
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2002 Run Actor Shiva's Brother in Law 59
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2002 Red Actor Newspaper editor 58
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2002 Roja Koottam Actor 58
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2002 Dhaya Actor N/A
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2002 Seema Simham Actor 58
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2001 Majunu Actor Gajapathy 59
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2001 Star Actor 59
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2001 Narasimha Actor General Raana 59
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2001 Dost Actor Raghu 58
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2000 Azaad Actor Deva / CBI Officer Vishwanath / Harkat Ul Ansari Dawood 59
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2000 Uyirile Kalanthathu Actor Raghu 58
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2000 Parthen Rasithen Actor 58
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2000 Kandukondain Kandukondain Actor Boss 59
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2000 Vallarasu Actor DGP Jagannathan 59
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2000 Sudhandhiram Actor 59
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2000 Good Luck Actor 59
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2000 Mugavari Actor Shiva 59
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2000 Kannukkul Nilavu Actor Dr.Rajasekhar 59
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1999 Iraniyan Actor Aande N/A
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1999 Mudhalvan Actor Chief Minister Aranganathan 59
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1999 Poo Parikka Varugirom Actor N/A
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1999 Amarkalam Actor Tulasi Das 59
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1999 Lal Baadshah Actor Vikram Singh / Vicky Baadshah 58
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1999 Endrendrum Kadhal Actor Shekher 58
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1999 En Swasa Kaatre Actor Paneer 58
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1999 Suriya Paarvai Actor 59
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1999 Prathyartha Actor Robert 59
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1998 Aahaa..! Actor Raghuram N/A
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1998 Nilaave Vaa Actor Siva 58
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1998 Poonthottam Actor N/A
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1998 Iniyavale Actor N/A
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1998 Hitler Actor Ankush Roy 59
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1998 Thulli Thirintha Kaalam Actor N/A
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1998 Suswagatham Actor 59
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1997 Ratchagan Actor Gnaneshwar 59
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1997 Abhimanyu Actor Masilamani N/A
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1997 Nerrukku Ner Actor Raghu 59
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1997 Aahaa..! Actor Raghu 59
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1997 Ullasam Actor GK 59
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1997 Love Today Actor 58
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1997 Arunachalam Actor Vishvanath 59
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1997 Anaganaga Oka Roju Actor Police Officer Raghu 59
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1997 Kalavida Actor N/A
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1996 Selva Actor Varatharajan N/A
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1996 Rakshak Actor Raghu 59
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1995 Thotta Chinungi Actor Gopla N/A
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1995 Muthu Actor Rajasekhar 59
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1995 Kolangal Actor N/A
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1995 Nadodi Mannan Actor N/A
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1995 Maatho Pettukoku Actor Bhavani N/A
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1995 Maanthrikam Actor Dr. Abdul Rahman 59
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1995 Peter Scott Actor Leo Fernandez N/A
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1995 Baasha Actor Mark Anthony 60
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1994 Veera Padhakkam Actor N/A
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1994 Kadhalan Actor Mallikarjuna 59
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1994 Thozhar Pandian Actor N/A
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1994 Aranmanai Kaavalan Actor Duraipandi N/A
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1994 Captain Actor Kannappa Rao / Kannayiram N/A
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1994 Paasamalargal Actor N/A
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1993 Addeham Enna Iddeham Actor N/A
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1993 Dhool Parakuthu Actor N/A
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1993 Konjum Kili Actor N/A
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1993 Pudhiya Mugam Actor A Terrorist 59
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1992 Kizhakkan Pathrose Actor 58
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1992 Asadhyulu Actor N/A
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1992 Daivathinte Vikrithikal Actor Alphonso N/A
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1992 Uyarndhavan Actor N/A
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1992 Soorya Manasam Actor 59
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1991 Chaitanya Actor 59
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1990 Shiva Actor Bhavani 59
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1990 Vyooham Actor Tony Lewis 59
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1990 Puriyaadha Pudhir Actor 59
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1990 Anjali Actor Shekar 59
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1990 Pagalil Pournami Actor N/A
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1990 Izzatdaar Actor Indrajeet Sabharwal 59
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1990 Thiyagu Actor Thiyagu N/A
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1989 En Kanavar Actor N/A
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1989 Lankeshwarudu Actor N/A
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1989 Siva Actor Bhavani 59
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1989 Raja Chinna Roja Actor Bhaskar, a friend of Raja who uses him to cheat his rich uncle 59
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1989 Idhu Unga Kudumbam Actor N/A
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1989 Rudranetra Actor 59
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1989 Siva Actor John N/A
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1988 Kaliyugam Actor N/A
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1988 Kai Naattu Actor N/A
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1988 En Bommukutty Ammavukku Actor 59
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1988 Thaimel Aanai Actor 59
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1988 Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru Actor 59
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1988 Irandil Ondru Actor N/A
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1988 En Vazhi Thani Vazhi Actor Advocate Raja N/A
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1987 Jebu Donga Actor 59
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1987 Arul tharum Ayyappan Actor N/A
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1987 Oorkavalan Actor Rajadurai 59
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1987 Pasivadi Pranam Actor Chakravarthy 59
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1987 Megam Karuththirukku Actor N/A
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1987 Kootu Puzhukkal Actor N/A
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1987 Michael Raj Actor N/A
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1987 Kavalan Avan Kovalan Actor N/A
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1987 Manithan Actor 59
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1987 Makkal En Pakkam Actor 58
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1987 Puyal Paadum Pattu Actor N/A
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1987 Poovizhi Vasalile Actor Anand 59
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1987 Kavithai Paada Neramillai Actor N/A
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1986 Samsaram Adhu Minsaram Actor Chidambaram, the eldest son 59
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1986 Mr. Bharath Actor Michael 59
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1985 Engirunthalum Vazhga Actor N/A
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1983 Rugma Actor Joseph N/A
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1983 Vasanthame Varuga Actor N/A
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1983 Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu Actor N/A
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1982 Kakka Actor N/A
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1982 Ezhavathu Manithan Actor Anand N/A
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Mandhira Punnagai Actor Dhairiyaraj N/A
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