R. Muthuraman
Biography
R. Muthuraman was a male actor who worked in Tamil language films. He was born on January 1, 1929, in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India. Muthuraman was a leading actor during the 1960s and 1970s, and he was known by the nickname Navarasa Thilakam. He acted in over 100 films, pairing with many leading heroines of his time. Muthuraman passed away on January 1, 1982, at the age of 53. His son, Karthik Muthuraman, is also a Tamil actor and politician, and his grandson, Gautham Karthik, made his film debut in the 2013 movie Kadal.
Career overview
R. Muthuraman was a prominent actor in Tamil language films. He was a leading actor during the 1960s and 1970s. Muthuraman's career spanned over a hundred films. He worked with numerous leading heroines of his time.
As a prolific actor, Muthuraman paired with many leading heroines of his era. His extensive filmography showcases his versatility as an actor. The exact titles of his films are not specified, but it is known that he acted in over a hundred films.
R. Muthuraman's son, Karthik Muthuraman, is also a Tamil actor and politician. His grandson, Gautham Karthik, made his debut in the 2013 film Kadal.
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Full Filmography
102 titles- Pokkiri Raja (1982)
- Guru (1980) as Raghu
- Saranam Ayyappa (1980)
- Neeya? (1979)
- Annapoorni (1978) as Raja
- Paavathin Sambalam (1978) as David
- Kaatrinile Varum Geetham (1978) as Mohan
- Achchani (1978)
- Aalukkoru Aasai (1977)
- Pen Jenmam (1977)
- Pala Parikshai (1977)
- Murugan Adimai (1977)
- Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu (1976)
- Muthana Muthallavo (1976) as Muthu
- Perum Pugazhum (1976) as Gopi
- Chitra Pournami (1976)
- Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu (1975) as Kumar
- Vaira Nenjam (1975)
- Uravu Solla Oruvan (1975)
- Uravukku Kayi Koduppam (1975)
- Avandhan Manidhan (1975) as Chandran
- Thaai Piranthaal (1974) as Raja
- Avalum Penn Thaane (1974) as Muthu
- Anbu Thangai (1974)
- Engal Kula Daivam (1974)
- Kula Gowravam (1974) as Ramachandra Bahadur / Raghunath / Shankar
- Avan Thaan Manidhan (1974)
- Dheerga Sumangali (1974)
- Vani Rani (1974)
- Nalla Mudivu (1973)
- Maru Piravi (1973) as Elango
- Suryagandhi (1973)
- Karaikkal Ammaiyar (1973) as Paramathathan
- Rajaraja Cholan (1973) as Vimaladithyan
- Veettukku Vandha Marumagal (1973) as Kannan
- School Master (1973)
- Sondham (1973)
- Kannamma (1972) as Durai
- Kanimuthu Paappa (1972) as Dr. Ravi
- Mr. Sampath (1972)
- Kasethan Kadavulada (1972) as Ramu
- Agathiyar (1972)
- Savale Samali (1971) as Kalimuthu (Extended Cameo)
- Oru Thaai Makkal (1971)
- Avalukkendru Oru Manam (1971)
- Iru Thuruvam (1971) as Durai
- Punnagai (1971) as Rajan
- Veguli Penn (1971)
- Annai Velankanni (1971)
- Adi Parasakthi (1971)
- Moondru Dheivangal (1971)
- Kannan Varuvaan (1970) as Anand
- Engirundho Vandhaal (1970)
- Maanavan (1970)
- Navagraham (1970) as Siva
- Raman Ethanai Ramanadi (1970)
- Anadhai Anandhan (1970)
- Veettuku Veedu (1970)
- Penn Daivam (1970)
- Sorgam (1970) as Kannan
- En Annan (1970) as Doctor Murali
- Avare En Deivam (1969)
- Sivandha Mann (1969) as Anand
- Kanne Pappa (1969) as Bhaskar
- Nirai Kudam (1969) as Sampath
- Kannan En Kadhalan (1968)
- Ethir Neechal (1968) as Nair
- Bama Vijayam (1967) as Raman
- Deiva Cheyal (1967)
- Nenjirukkum Varai (1967)
- Ooty Varai Uravu (1967) as Sundaram
- Thiruvarutchelvar (1967)
- Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967) as Janakiraman
- Naan (1967) as Kumar / Chinna Raja
- Major Chandrakanth (1966) as Srikanth
- Kodimalar (1966) as Ramu
- Thaaye Unakkaga (1966) as Johnson
- Mahakavi Kalidas (1966) as King Boja
- Naanal (1965) as Inspector Baskaran
- Thiruvilayadal (1965) as Shenbaga Pandiyan
- Panchavarna Kili (1965)
- Poojaikku Vantha Malar (1965) as Ravi
- Vazhkai Padagu (1965) as Gopal
- Pazhani (1965) as Muthu, Pazhani's Third younger brother
- Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964) as Vasu/Chidambaram
- Karnan (1964) as Arjunan
- Server Sundaram (1964) as Raghavan
- Kalai Kovil (1964)
- Annai Illam (1963)
- Vanambadi (1963) as Mohan
- Kungumam (1963)
- Karpagam (1963) as Rajangam
- Paar Magale Paar (1963)
- Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam (1962)
- Sumaithaangi (1962)
- Nenjil Oor Aalayam (1962) as Venu
- Policekaran Magal (1962) as Chinnaiah, Janaki's brother
- Paadhai Theriyudhu Paar (1960)
- Padikkadha Medhai (1960)
- Sahodari (1959) as Ravi
- Ulagam Sirikirathu (1959)
- Naalu Veli Nilam (1959)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is R. Muthuraman best known for?
R. Muthuraman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Neeya? (1979), Thaai Piranthaal (1974), Stokvel (2003), Masked Rider DCD (2009).
When and where was R. Muthuraman born?
R. Muthuraman was born on January 1, 1929 in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India. They passed away on January 1, 1982.
How many credits does R. Muthuraman have?
R. Muthuraman has accumulated over 102 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 1982.
What is R. Muthuraman's background in cinema and television?
R. Muthuraman was a male actor who worked in Tamil language films. He was born on January 1, 1929, in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India. Muthuraman was a leading actor during the 1960s and 1970s, and he was known by the nickname Navarasa Thilakam. He acted in over 100 films, pairing with many leading heroines of his time. Muthu...
R. Muthuraman by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Thaai Piranthaal (1974) as Raja — aged about 45
- Bama Vijayam (1967) as Raman — aged about 38
- Thiruvarutchelvar (1967) — aged about 38
- Karnan (1964) as Arjunan — aged about 35
- Neeya? (1979) — aged about 50
- Ooty Varai Uravu (1967) as Sundaram — aged about 38
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