Raghuvaran
Biography
Raghuvaran was an Indian actor who predominantly acted in movies made in South India. He has acted in more than 150 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi languages. He is known for his portrayal of villain and character roles in Tamil films. Raghuvaran 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. Raghuvaran was born on December 11, 1958, in Kollengode, Kerala, India, and passed away on March 19, 2008, at the age of 49.
Career overview
Raghuvaran was an Indian actor who predominantly acted in movies made in South India. He gained recognition for his portrayal of villain and character roles in Tamil films. Throughout his career, he appeared in numerous films across various languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
Raghuvaran's acting credits span over 150 films. 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. He also played the protagonist in a Tamil soap opera titled Oru Manidhanin Kadhai, about a well-to-do man who becomes an alcoholic.
Raghuvaran's unique style and voice modulation carved a niche for himself in the film industry. He established himself as a versatile actor with a wide range of roles under his belt. His contributions to the South Indian film industry are notable, with a significant impact on the regional cinema landscape.
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- The Ghost (2022) as Ashok Nair (Archive Footage)
- Surya Vs Surya (2015) as Surya's Father (Archive Footage)
- Ullam (2012)
- Udhaya Neram (2011)
- Ellam Avan Seyal (2008) as Jagadeeswaran IPS from CBI
- Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008) as Vasu's Father
- Bheema (2008) as Periyavar
- Aatadista (2008) as Raghunath
- அசோகா (2008) as Huzoor
- Sivaji: The Boss (2007) as Dr. Chezhian
- Deepavali (2007) as Doctor (Cameo appearance)
- Marudhamalai (2007)
- Evadaithe Nakenti (2007)
- Sivappathigaram (2006) as Elango
- Kasthuri Maan (2005)
- Sachein (2005) as Gowtham
- Durgi (2004) as Jayadev (JD)
- Naani (2004) as Scientist
- Mass (2004) as Satya
- Jana (2004) as Jana's father
- Arasatchi (2004) as Advocate Ashok Mehta
- Birth (2004)
- Naaga (2003) as Krishnamurthy
- Alaudin (2003) as Gangadhar
- Alai (2003)
- Anjaneya (2003) as Venketeaswaran
- Thirumalai (2003) as Artist
- Johnny (2003) as Ravishankar Damle
- Pelli Kani Prasad (2003)
- University (2002) as Tamilselvan
- I Love You Da (2002) as Rajkishore
- Bobby (2002) as KR
- Run (2002) as Shiva's Brother in Law
- Maaran (2002) as Sudhandhiram
- Red (2002) as Sethupathy
- Kadhal Virus (2002)
- Seema Simham (2002)
- Roja Koottam (2002)
- Bala (2002) as Jeyamani
- Dhaya (2002)
- Star (2001) as Dhanushkodi
- Asura (2001) as Tulasi
- Dosth (2001) as Raghu
- Narasimha (2001) as General Raana
- Majunu (2001) as Gajapathy
- Uyirile Kalanthathu (2000) as Raghu
- Sudhandhiram (2000) as Raghu
- Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) as Boss
- Vallarasu (2000) as DGP Jagannathan
- Azad (2000) as Deva / CBI Officer Vishwanath / Harkat Ul Ansari Dawood
- Mugavari (2000) as Shiva
- Parthen Rasithen (2000)
- Kannukkul Nilavu (2000) as Dr.Rajasekhar
- Good Luck (2000) as Chandra Mohan
- Suriya Paarvai (1999)
- En Swasa Kaatre (1999) as Paneer
- Iraniyan (1999) as Aande
- Prathyartha (1999) as Robert
- Lal Baadshah (1999) as Vikram Singh / Vicky Baadshah
- Mudhalvan (1999) as Chief Minister Aranganathan
- Endrendrum Kadhal (1999) as Shekher
- Amarkalam (1999) as Tulasi Das
- Poo Parikka Varugirom (1999) as Ranganathan
- Thulli Thirintha Kaalam (1998) as Chidambaram
- Aahaa..! (1998) as Raghuram
- Hitler (1998) as Ankush Roy
- Nilaave Vaa (1998) as Siva
- Poonthottam (1998)
- Suswagatham (1998)
- Iniyavale (1998)
- Aahaa..! (1997) as Raghu
- Arunachalam (1997) as Vishwanath
- Nerrukku Ner (1997) as Raghu
- Ullasam (1997) as JK
- Ratchagan (1997) as Gnaneshwar
- Abhimanyu (1997) as Masilamani
- Love Today (1997)
- Kalavida (1997)
- Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997) as Police Officer Raghu
- Selva (1996) as Varatharajan
- Rakshak (1996) as Raghu
- Circle Inspector (1996)
- Nadodi Mannan (1995)
- Baasha (1995) as Mark Anthony
- Muthu (1995) as Rajasekharan
- Maanthrikam (1995) as Dr. Abdul Rahman
- Thotta Chinungi (1995) as Gopla
- Peter Scott (1995) as Leo Fernandez
- Kolangal (1995)
- Maatho Pettukoku (1995) as Bhavani
- Veera Padhakkam (1994) as Vadivelu
- Thozhar Pandian (1994)
- Kaadhalan (1994) as Mallikarjuna
- Paasamalargal (1994)
- Aranmanai Kaavalan (1994) as Duraipandi
- Captain (1994) as Kannappa Rao / Kannayiram
- Pudhiya Mugam (1993) as A Terrorist
- Dhool Parakuthu (1993)
- Addeham Enna Iddeham (1993)
- Konjum Kili (1993)
- Soorya Manasam (1992)
- Daivathinte Vikrithikal (1992) as Alphonso
- Uyarndhavan (1992)
- Kizhakkan Pathrose (1992)
- Asadhyulu (1992)
- laati (1992) as Avinash
- Chaitanya (1991)
- Puriyaadha Pudhir (1990)
- Thiyagu (1990) as Thiyagu
- Vyooham (1990) as Tony Lewis
- Shiva (1990) as Bhavani
- Anjali (1990) as Shekar
- Izzatdaar (1990) as Indrajeet Sabharwal
- Pagalil Pournami (1990)
- Kuttravaali (1989) as Raaja
- Siva (1989) as John
- En Kanavar (1989)
- Lankeshwarudu (1989)
- Raja Chinna Roja (1989) as Bhaskar
- Siva (1989) as Bhavani
- Rudranetra (1989)
- Idhu Unga Kudumbam (1989)
- Irandil Ondru (1988)
- Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru (1988)
- Thaimel Aanai (1988)
- En Bommukutty Ammavukku (1988) as Alex
- Kai Naattu (1988)
- Kaliyugam (1988)
- En Vazhi Thani Vazhi (1988) as Advocate Raja
- Arul tharum Ayyappan (1987)
- Manithan (1987)
- Puyal Paadum Pattu (1987)
- Michael Raj (1987) as Michael Raj
- Kootu Puzhukkal (1987)
- Jebu Donga (1987)
- Pasivadi Pranam (1987) as Chakravarthy
- Oorkavalan (1987) as Rajadurai
- Poovizhi Vasalile (1987) as Anand
- Kavalan Avan Kovalan (1987)
- Kavithai Paada Neramillai (1987)
- Makkal En Pakkam (1987)
- Megam Karuththirukku (1987)
- Mr. Bharath (1986) as Michael
- Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (1986) as Chidambaram
- Mandhira Punnagai (1986) as Dhairiyaraj
- Engirunthalum Vazhga (1985)
- Nee Thodum Pothu (1984)
- Vasanthame Varuga (1983)
- Rugma (1983) as Joseph
- Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu (1983)
- Kakka (1982)
- Ezhavathu Manithan (1982) as Anand