Ratheesh

Acting

Ratheesh

Born — Died

1954-09-11 — 2002-12-23

Place of birth

Kalavoor

Known for

Acting

Credits

60 titles

Ratheesh was an Indian film actor best known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He was popular for his villainous roles during the 1990s. He had acted in 158 films with directors such as K. G. George, I. V. Sasi, Joshiy, P. G. Vishwambharan, Thampy Kannamthanam, and Shaji Kailas. Unlike other contemporaries villains of the time, Ratheesh captivated the Malayalam movie lovers with his charms and handsome looks.

Known for

Film credits

1990s · 13 titles

Kashmeeram poster
6.5

The film starts with NSG Officer Shyam arresting a terrorist nicknamed Jagmohan Pandey. Usha Varma, the judge of the case happens to be the sister of the Indian Home Secretary Rajan Varma. In retaliation to the arrest, the terrorists kill Unni, Usha's son. Following this incident the government enlists Z Category protection for Justice Usha Varma and her family.Rajan Varma and Balram decide to give the assignment to the Black Cat Commando Team under Shyam's command.

Kashmeeram

1994

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NR

Vishnu, a clever student but intolerant to cheating, is detained from college. He then becomes a car mechanic, but his life starts to change when his brother is transferred to the same city.

Salem Vishnu

1990

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10.0

Gounder, a tyrannical landlord, rules his village according to his whims and fancies. Thommichan and his family members decide to put an end to it and take over the village market from Gounder.

Kambolam

1994

James Bond poster
8.0

Five friends in hiding after their local business goes bankrupt stumble upon a baby that changes their lives.

James Bond

1999

The Godman poster
6.5

Amarnath (Mammootty), a police officer, tries to settle a communal riot that takes place among fishermen. However, he faces many challenges when he tries to bring the criminals to justice.

The Godman

1999

No artwork available
8.0

The film revolves around the political scenario of Indian politics in the mid nineties. The protagonist played by Suresh Gopi who seeks revenge for his girlfriend's murder and bringing out the political conspiracies of Indian central politics where religion, cast, and underworld plays a significant role.

Yuvathurki

1996

Nirnayam poster
7.4

Dr. Roy is a surgeon who works in a private hospital. He falls in love with his colleague Dr. Annie. When Annie discovers a frightening organ-smuggling operation in her hospital, it proves to be a turning point in the story.

Nirnayam

1995

Commissioner poster
7.2

Bharathchandran, an honest city police commissioner, loses his temper each time he encounters corrupt authorities and politicians. So he decides to put an end to various social and political evils.

Commissioner

1994

No artwork available
6.4

Agnidevan is a 1995 Malayalam film directed by Venu Nagavalli. The film stars Mohanlal, Revathi Menon, Devan and Bharath Gopi in lead roles.

Agnidevan

1995

The City poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

The City

1994

No artwork available
NR

Jayaprakash, a man from a modest background, begins his career as a taxi driver and gradually rises through determination and hard work to build a successful business empire in Mumbai.During this journey, he rescues a woman from a dangerous situation and later marries her. However, as his professional commitments grow, he finds himself increasingly unable to devote time to his personal life, leading to strain in his relationship. The film explores themes of ambition, success, and the impact of career-driven choices on personal relationships.

April 19

1996

No artwork available
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Palayam

1993

Man of the Match poster
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

Man of the Match

1996

1980s · 42 titles

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Prabhatham Chuvanna Theruvil

1989

Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback poster
6.1

Lekha is an aspiring actress who becomes successful and very popular. One day, she commits suicide! Why?

Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback

1983

No artwork available
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Vamban

1987

Karimpoocha poster
9.0

Karimpoocha is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film directed and produced by Baby. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Jose Prakash, Ratheesh and Meena in lead roles. The music of the film was composed by KJ Joy.

Karimpoocha

1981

Naradhan Keralathil poster
8.0

Naradhan Keralathil is a Malayalam movie from Kerala which was released in 1987.

Naradhan Keralathil

1987

No artwork available
9.0

Venu's wife accidentally comes across Indrajith, whom she had slapped while in college for misbehaving with her. She loses her peace of mind as Indrajith begins to pester her again.

Annoru Ravil

1986

Uyarangalil poster
5.0

Jayarajan (Mohanlal), an over-enthusiastic assistant manager at a tea plantation plans to loot a huge amount. He lures two debt-ridden subordinates, Chandran (Rahman) and Johnny (Nedumudi Venu), into his conspiracy.

Uyarangalil

1984

Aayiram Kannukal poster
7.0

Anu starts foreseeing murders in her dreams, which involve a black-gloved maniac. Then the crimes begin in reality. Another remake of Fulci's THE PSYCHIC.

Aayiram Kannukal

1986

No artwork available
NR

When Ramesh's sister is kidnapped, he sets out to rescue her. However, his sister is raped and when she stabs the culprit, Suresh, Ramesh arrives at the scene, only to be accused of the crime.

Ottayan

1985

Vasantha Sena poster
10.0

Mahesh is in love with Merlyn, who belongs to an Anglo-Indian family, but this relation is opposed by Shailaja Varma, his sister. Shailaja too had a love affair a long time back with Devan, who was killed by Shailaja's family. A conflict arises between Mahesh and Shailaja. Now Sidarth loves Shailaja and would like to marry her.

Vasantha Sena

1985

No artwork available
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

Theeram Thedunna Thira

1983

Himavahini poster
10.0

When a woman discovers that her husband is unfaithful to her, she resorts to unconditional loyalty and submission to change his heart.

Himavahini

1983

No artwork available
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Nerariyum Nerathu

1985

Ee Kaikalil poster
NR

The movie narrates the story of a brother and his two sisters and the hardships they have to face because of financial difficulties.

Ee Kaikalil

1986

Oru Mukham Pala Mukham poster
7.5

No synopsis available yet.

Oru Mukham Pala Mukham

1983

No artwork available
7.0

Hema loves Mohan with all her heart, but she breaks up with him due to unexpected circumstances. After many years, Hema learns that Mohan is married to none other than her best friend.

Choodatha Pookkal

1985

Enthino Pookunna Pookal poster
9.0

Embedded with charged emotion and social relevance, this family-oriented relationship drama follows the fluctuating fortunes in the life of a beautiful young woman from an impoverished family, who is forced to become a maid in a wealthy household. When the owner's son gets her pregnant, she becomes ostracised by one and all. Will someone come to her rescue? How will her future unfold?

Enthino Pookunna Pookal

1982

No artwork available
NR

Sukumuran blackmails Sumitra by taking nude pictures of her. However, things take a turn when Sukumuran is later found murdered.

Ilanjippookkal

1986

Munnettam poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Munnettam

1981

No artwork available
NR

Raveedran, an army officer, stays with his wife in the army quarters in Kashmir. When he learns that the brigadier murdered his wife, he vows to seek revenge against him.

Thushaaram

1981

No artwork available
10.0

A couple decides to part ways due to unavoidable circumstances in life. However, their relationship gets a second chance as they cross paths again years later.

Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira

1982

No artwork available
8.0

When Baburaj, a police officer, gets injured in a deadly accident, a mysterious driver helps Sreedevi, Baburaj's wife, nurse him back to health.

Vazhiyorakazchakal

1987

Iniyenkilum poster
7.2

Extraordinary and long-drawn out melodrama contrasting conditions in Kerala with those in Japan. A group of performers from Kerala are invited to Japan, but they are left stranded when their criminal host disappears. With the assistance of Nambiar (Nair), a benevolent Tokyo-based Malayali, they learn about the Japanese economy, initiating - on their return - a series of reformist movements that end up with the revolutionary overthrow of corrupt leadership.

Iniyenkilum

1983

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Karinagam

1986

Guru Dakshina poster
NR

After rejection from Valli, an uneducated Kannan vows to gain literacy and win over Valli's love. Issues evolve when people misunderstand Kannan's relationship with his teacher Devaki.

Guru Dakshina

1983

Ente Katha poster
9.0

Usha, a classical dancer, gets molested by three young men on her way back home from a concert but Sreekumar saves her. Later, Sreekumar helps her in her career and gradually falls in love with her.

Ente Katha

1983

Adimakal Udamakal poster
7.0

It is a political film on trade union and its functioning in factories. The story revolves a trade union and company owner. She brings new manager Mohan Cheriyan (Mohanlal) to solve the company issues with trade union leaders. When the company was about to lay off due to union problems, Raghavan (Mammootty)suggest a new formula for solving the company issues and this leads to save the company.

Adimakal Udamakal

1987

Thanthram poster
10.0

A wealthy businessman James (Ratheesh) gets killed in a dubious car accident, leaving behind his grieving wife Sussanna (Urvashi) and a young son. Sussanna is an orphan and James was estranged from his family when he was alive. However after his death, James' father Kurien (Jagannatha Varma) feigns friendship with Sussanna and tries to trick her into giving control of James' businesses to him. When Sussanna refuses, the family files a lawsuit questioning the legality of her marriage to James. Helpless and isolated, she approaches George Korah (Mammotty), a struggling lawyer to fight her case.

Thanthram

1988

Kulambadikal poster
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Kulambadikal

1986

No artwork available
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Mansoru Maha Samudram

1983

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Pidikittapulli

1986

Unaru poster
7.0

Social drama realistically traces the trials and travails in the life of sincere men from impoverished backgrounds, who find themselves unable to get employment due to the stranglehold of powerful trade unions in Kerala.

Unaru

1984

No artwork available
10.0

Vasu and Chacko are working as drivers and low ranking workers for the Abkari contractor Sreekandan. Sreekandan is heavily involved in the smuggling of liquor from the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu in order to increase the already high profits in his business. For some time the jobless youngsters try illegal brewing of hooch.

Abkari

1988

No artwork available
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Ithrayum Kalam

1987

Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam poster
7.5

Siblings Deepthi and Ravi are separated after their parents' divorce. After many years, Deepthi faces many challenges when she goes in search of Ravi.

Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam

1982

No artwork available
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Sanghunadam

1988

No artwork available
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Vidhichathum Kothichathum

1982

Ee Nadu poster
7.0

Spurious liquor supplied by governmental arrack outlets kills several poor people in Kerala. People hit the streets to demand justice. They want the culprits to be brought to book.

Ee Nadu

1982

Rajavinte Makan poster
7.4

The film follows underworld don Vincent Gomas (Mohanlal) and his rivalry against the Kerala Home minister N. Krishnadas (Ratheesh).

Rajavinte Makan

1986

No artwork available
7.0

The second-in-command of a gang of robbers in the Chambal valley is forced to interact with Kumar, a police officer, after he learns that Kumar impregnated one of the girls in their community.

Chambalkadu

1982

No artwork available
9.0

S. N. Balachandran, a young and dynamic lawyer, falls in love with Prameela, a village belle. Due to an unforeseen set of circumstances, their relationship falls apart.

Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol

1984

Belt Mathai poster
8.0

The film begins with Mathayi, who was imprisoned for killing his pregnant sister, being released from jail. He goes back to his house, where he recalls the incident of his sister's death and his father's mourning face.

Belt Mathai

1983