Raghuvaran

Acting

Raghuvaran

Born 1958-12-11 · Kollengode, Kerala, India

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.

Acting credits

Endrendrum Kadhal poster
6.5

Endrendrum Kaadhal starring by vijay and rambha. Vijay is the managing director of a large shipping corporation. He lives in a joint family with his father (Nambiar), two brothers (Radharavi and Dhamu), their wives and children and a spinster sister(Banupriya). He goes to Switzerland to stipulate a contract with 'Nizhalgal' Ravi and Raghuvaran. There he meets Rambha, Ravi's sister. The two fall in love.Ravi approves of Vijay but when he expresses the condition that Vijay should stay with them after the marriage because India is not good, he refuses his offer and returns home....

Endrendrum Kadhal

1999

Aahaa..! poster
NR

Sriram (Jagapati Babu) is the son of "Pepsi" Parasuram (Vijayakumar), who always enjoys his life and his father feels that he is a useless fellow. Raghuram (Raghuvaran), his elder brother is their father's favorite son. To hide his brother secret he take the blame for everyone's shortcomings, becomes the family scapegoat and his father's favorite whipping boy. The rest of the film examines whether or not Raghu is finally vindicated in the eyes of his family.

Aahaa..!

1998

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NR

Maasilamani, a dreaded don, spreads terror around him: triggering riots, smuggling illicit liquor and drugs. The police are exasperated by Maasilamani and send Abhimanyu to cope with Maasilamani. Abhimanyu is an incorruptible and strict Assistant Commissioner of Police who has been suspended seven times for challenging his superiors. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.

Abhimanyu

1997

Arunachalam poster
7.2

Arunachalam, the son of a prominent village elder, discovers the truth about his past.

Arunachalam

1997

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Pudhiya Raagam

1991

Suswagatham poster
5.8

Ganesh is in love with Sandhya throughout their college years, but she does not reciprocate. In his quest to gain her love, he ends up losing more than he bargained for.

Suswagatham

1998

Uyarndhavan poster
NR

A Tamil romantic action entertainer.

Uyarndhavan

1992

Aahaa..! poster
5.5

Aahaa is a 1997 Tamil film directed by Suresh Krishna starring Rajiv Krishna and Sulekha in the lead roles. The film was a commercial success.

Aahaa..!

1997

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NR

Raja is a CBI officer with a happy family. He finds out that a terrorist has escaped from Tihar jail and killed his father. He goes in search of the terrorist with the help of Margandayan, a prisoner.

Raja Muthirai

1995

Manithan poster
5.5

The Story of a young man who returns from jail after imprisonment on crime he commits for justice during young age. He comes out and again fights for justice in everyway. This film released along with Kamal hassan starred and Mani Ratnam directed Nayakan,Sathyaraj starred Brahma and Vijayakant starred Uzhavan Magan for the Deepavali season. Collection wise, reportedly this was a hit.

Manithan

1987

Nerrukku Ner poster
6.3

Raghu and Shanti are divorced couple which sparks problems between both respective younger brothers.

Nerrukku Ner

1997

Sivaji: The Boss poster
7.1

A wealthy engineer arrives in India with the mission of serving the nation and investing in the country's welfare but is met with strong opposition from corrupt officials and politicians. After being faced with insurmountable hardships, he decides to take drastic measures.

Sivaji: The Boss

2007

Vyooham poster
7.0

Tony (Raghuvaran) is an eccentric young narcotics control officer whose methods are unconventional but effective. His ways don't fit well with the establishment, but they are reluctant to take action because of his successes. Instead he is teamed up with Mohan (Sukumaran) an experienced and mature officer to mend his ways. Together they investigate the operations of the drug mafia in Kochi led by Khalid (Capt. Raju).

Vyooham

1990

Naaga poster
3.5

A man wages a battle against politicians and their dishonourable ways of campaigning when some political goons harm his father and sister due to a trivial issue.

Naaga

2003

En Kanavar poster
NR

A tamil movie directed by Ashwini Kumar

En Kanavar

1989

Siva poster
5.0

Siva and John, two best friends, get separated due to the atrocities of a gangster. Siva becomes Tiger and fights injustice, while John is hired by a mafia leader to kill Siva.

Siva

1989

University poster
NR

This movie is about a socially awkward college student named Gandhi (Jeevan), who cannot seem to have joyful social interactions with people. He greatly differs from his peers-he doesn't smoke, drink or participate in any vices, which immediately sets him apart when it comes to friendships.

University

2002

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NR

Gopi and his brother Satyam get married but Gopi's wife is not treated well in the family. Lakshmi, Satyam's wife, realizes the same and tries to teach her mother-in-law a lesson.

Marumagale Vazhga

1982

Kolangal poster
9.0

After a young woman escapes brutal treatment from the men in her life, she faces further injustice when her new in-laws reject her.

Kolangal

1995

Asura poster
NR

Hidden secrets from the past are unravelled when a dreaded gangster falls in love with a police officer's adopted daughter.

Asura

2001

Ullasam poster
5.5

Two boys grow up being influenced by each other's respective fathers. While one becomes a singer, the other becomes a local goon. Incidentally, both love the same girl in college.

Ullasam

1997

Ellam Avan Seyal poster
7.0

A lawyer, who defends criminals, wages vigilante justice against them in private. The movie deals with the murder of a girl who was ragged and brutally murdered by her classmates. The lawyer, through his own investigation arrives at the fact that she was brutally raped by college authorities and framed the students as culprits.

Ellam Avan Seyal

2008

Ratchagan poster
7.7

A girl falls for a violent man, who keeps taking law in his hands and beats people up. She wants to marry to him and eventually even he says yes, but her father has a condition that he should control his anger and work with him in his factory.

Ratchagan

1997

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Rugma

1983