Cho Ramaswamy
Biography
Cho Ramaswamy, whose stage name appears in Tamil as சோ ராமசாமி, was an Indian male actor born on 5 October 1934 in Mylapore, then part of the Madras Presidency. Over his career he accumulated sixty‑seven credited appearances, primarily recognized for his work in acting. The film and television database TMDB lists him as known for acting, reflecting his professional focus. He lived to the age of eighty‑two, passing away on 7 December 2016. His contributions to the entertainment industry are recorded in the TMDB catalogue, which documents his birth, death, gender, and the number of his known credits.
Career overview
Cho Ramaswamy, whose stage name appears in Tamil script as சோ ராமசாமி, was born on 5 October 1934 in Mylapore, then part of the Madras Presidency. Identified as a male performer, his professional reputation was built primarily around acting, and he is widely recognized for that discipline.
Throughout his career Cho accumulated a substantial body of work that is recorded in The Movie Database (TMDB). The TMDB entry lists 67 acting credits, encompassing both film and television productions. This volume of credited appearances indicates a long‑standing and prolific presence in the Indian entertainment field, with contributions that span many years and a variety of genres. His extensive portfolio reflects both the breadth and durability of his involvement in screen acting.
Cho Ramaswamy died on 7 December 2016 at the age of 82. His life and career, rooted in his Mylapore origins, left a lasting imprint on the acting community, as evidenced by the numerous roles documented in public film and television records. His legacy endures through the 67 credited performances that continue to be referenced by audiences and researchers alike.
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- Kadhala Kadhala (1998) as Varadachaari
- Janatha Nagar Colony (1995)
- Janatha Nagar Colony (1995) Director
- Janatha Nagar Colony (1995) Writer
- Athisaya Piravi (1990)
- Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga (1990)
- Guru Sishyan (1988) as Rajamanickam's Partner
- Manithan (1987)
- Anand (1987)
- Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu (1987) as Ramaswamy
- Kanna Thorakkanum Saami (1986) as Venu
- Navagraha Naayagi (1985) as Narathar
- Puthiya Theerpu (1985)
- Puthiya Theerppu (1985)
- Naan Mahaan Alla (1984) as A. R. Chandran/Reddy
- Saattai illatha Pambaram (1983) as Dharmalingam
- Adutha Varisu (1983)
- Kadavulin Theerpu (1981)
- Kazhugu (1981) as Ramasamy
- Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979) as Alagappan
- Velum Mayilum Thunai (1979) as Manohari's Husband
- Annapoorni (1978) as Vidwan
- Iraivan Kodutha Varam (1978) as Raja
- Sakka Podu Podu Raja (1978)
- Pala Parikshai (1977)
- Avan Oru Sarithiram (1977)
- Perum Pugazhum (1976) as "Something" Sadasivam
- Rojavin Raja (1976)
- Uravu Solla Oruvan (1975)
- Avandhan Manidhan (1975) as Appavu
- Andharangam (1975) as "Thanjavur" Dhandapani
- Melnaattu Marumagal (1975) as Guest Appearance
- Then Sindhudhe Vaanam (1975)
- Cinema Paithiyam (1975)
- Thangappathakkam (1974) as Constable Sundaram / Vaiyapuri
- Avan Thaan Manidhan (1974)
- Nalla Mudivu (1973)
- Ganga Gowri (1973) as Lord Narada
- Veettukku Vandha Marumagal (1973)
- Suryagandhi (1973)
- Mr. Sampath (1972)
- Mr. Sampath (1972) Director
- Mr. Sampath (1972) Writer
- Sange Muzhangu (1972) as Sindhamani
- Puguntha Veedu (1972) as Ambalam/Ambalam's father
- Neerum Neruppum (1971)
- Rickshawkaran (1971) as Pitchumani
- Muhammad bin Tughluq (1971) as Muhammad bin Tughluq / Mahadevan
- Muhammad bin Tughluq (1971) Director
- Muhammad bin Tughluq (1971) Screenplay
- Muhammad bin Tughluq (1971) Story
- Muhammad bin Tughluq (1971) Theatre Play
- Thenkinnam (1971)
- Kumarikkottam (1971)
- Enga Mama (1970) as Gnanam
- Mattukara Velan (1970)
- Sinehithi (1970)
- Engal Thangam (1970)
- Nadu Iravil (1970) as Mose
- Vilaiyaattu Pillai (1970) as Velu
- En Annan (1970) as Poochi
- Nirai Kudam (1969) as Giri
- Nirai Kudam (1969) Dialogue
- Nirai Kudam (1969) Screenplay
- Annaiyum Pithavum (1969)
- Aayiram Poi (1969) as Muthu
- Aayiram Poi (1969) Dialogue
- Aayiram Poi (1969) Screenplay
- Neelagiri Express (1968) as Ravanan
- Neelagiri Express (1968) Screenplay
- Kannan En Kadhalan (1968)
- Galatta Kalyanam (1968) as Vittal
- Lakshmi Kalyanam (1968)
- Bommalaattam (1968) as Jambazar Jaggu
- Bommalaattam (1968) Screenplay
- Delhi Mapillai (1968)
- Kanavan (1968)
- Aalayam (1967)
- Karpooram (1967)
- Thenmazhai (1966) as Chithambaram/Vasu
- Paar Magale Paar (1963)