Raghuvaran

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
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Birthday
Dec 11, 1958 (66 years old)
Death date
Mar 19, 2008

Raghuvaran

Known For

The Ghost
2h 18m
Movie 2022

The Ghost

An ex-Interpol officer wreaks havoc and sends shock waves across the global underworld but goes missing in action, only to remerge years later, for his beloved family.

Surya Vs Surya
2h 0m
Movie 2015

Surya Vs Surya

Directed by Karthik Gattamaneni, starrring Nikhil Siddharth and Tridha Choudhury in the lead roles.

Ullam
Movie 2012

Ullam

Ullam is a 2012 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by Arunmoorthy and produced by Vedha, starring Mithun and Priyamani in the lead roles, while Raghuvaran and Karunas amongst others in supporting roles.

Ellam Avan Seyal
2h 33m
Movie 2008

Ellam Avan Seyal

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.

அசோகா
2h 12m
Movie 2008

அசோகா

The film revolves around the life of a protector, who guards the Prime Minister of India.

Bheema
3h 0m
Movie 2008

Bheema

A constant tug of war between two underworld gangs trying to outsmart each other is offset by the arrival of a man of steel.

Sivaji: The Boss
3h 9m
Movie 2007

Sivaji: The Boss

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.

Sivappathigaram
2h 15m
Movie 2006

Sivappathigaram

A man is working on a project with a smart professor whose daughter starts to like the man. During the legislature elections some mysterious killings take place. It's up to the guy to trace the killer.

Mass
2h 42m
Movie 2004

Mass

Mass, an orphan, bonds well with his landlord's son, Adi, who is in love with a mafia head's daughter. Attempting to separate the lovers, the gangsters kill Adi and Mass sets out to seek revenge.

Birth
Movie 2004

Birth

An Angry Young Man Is Deeply Affected By The Sufferings Of His Friends Who Struggle To Find A Job. This Leads Him To Lash Out Against The Corrupt Society.

Biography

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

2022
The Ghost
2015
Surya Vs Surya
2012
Ullam
2008
Ellam Avan Seyal
2008
அசோகா
2008
Bheema
2007
Sivaji: The Boss
2006
Sivappathigaram
2004
Mass
2004
Birth
2004
Durgi
2004
Jana
2003
Thirumalai
2003
Alaudin
2003
Johnny
2003
Pelli Kani Prasad
2003
Naaga
2002
Kadhal Virus
2002
Bala
2002
Bobby
2002
University
2002
Maaran
2002
Roja Koottam
2002
Dhaya
2001
Majunu
2001
Star
2000
Uyirile Kalanthathu
2000
Parthen Rasithen
2000
Sudhandhiram
2000
Good Luck
2000
Mugavari
1999
Mudhalvan
1999
Poo Parikka Varugirom
1999
Amarkalam
1999
Lal Baadshah
1999
En Swasa Kaatre
1999
Suriya Paarvai
1998
Aahaa..!
1998
Poonthottam
1998
Suswagatham
1997
Ratchagan
1997
Abhimanyu
1997
Nerrukku Ner
1997
Aahaa..!
1997
Ullasam
1997
Kalavida
1996
Selva
1996
Rakshak
1995
Kolangal
1995
Maatho Pettukoku
1995
Peter Scott
1995
Baasha
1994
Veera Padhakkam
1994
Kaadhalan
1994
Thozhar Pandian
1994
Aranmanai Kaavalan
1994
Captain
1993
Addeham Enna Iddeham
1993
Konjum Kili
1992
laati
1992
Asadhyulu
1992
Daivathinte Vikrithikal
1992
Uyarndhavan
1991
Chaitanya
1990
Vyooham
1990
Puriyaadha Pudhir
1990
Pagalil Pournami
1990
Izzatdaar
1990
Thiyagu
1989
En Kanavar
1989
Siva
1988
Kaliyugam
1988
Kai Naattu
1988
En Bommukutty Ammavukku
1988
Thaimel Aanai
1988
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
1988
Irandil Ondru
1988
En Vazhi Thani Vazhi
1987
Jebu Donga
1987
Arul tharum Ayyappan
1987
Pasivadi Pranam
1987
Michael Raj
1987
Kavalan Avan Kovalan
1987
Makkal En Pakkam
1987
Puyal Paadum Pattu
1987
Poovizhi Vasalile
1987
Kavithai Paada Neramillai
1986
Mandhira Punnagai
1986
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
1985
Engirunthalum Vazhga

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