Ramachandran Durairaj
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 7, 1976 in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
- Active Years
- 2009–2026 (18 Years)
- Total Credits
- 49 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Ramachandran Durairaj (Acting).
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Name: Ramachandran Durairaj.
Also known as: RD, Rams, Raams, ராமச்சந்திரன் துரைராஜ்.
Profession: Indian film actor, predominantly in Tamil language films.
Previous career: Associate director.
Breakthrough: Naan Mahaan Alla (2010) directed by Suseenthiran (described as a leading role in TMDB and a negative role in Wikipedia).
Acclaim: Leading role in Gopi Nainar's Aramm (2017).
Birth date: July 7, 1976.
Birth place: Theni, Tamil Nadu, India (TMDB) or Kombai, Tamil Nadu, India (IMDb) or Chennai (NetTV4U). Note: Since sources conflict on birthplace, I should be careful or use the most specific/available info if appropriate, but usually, in archival work, if sources conflict, I should stick to what is clearly stated or omit if ambiguous. However, I will use the specific locations mentioned.
Known for: Retro (2025), Jagame Thandhiram (2021), Petta (2019).
Gender: Male.
Known credits: 49 (TMDB).
Draft 1: Ramachandran Durairaj is an Indian film actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. Also known as RD, Rams, or Raams, he worked as an associate director before making his acting breakthrough in Suseenthiran's Naan Mahaan Alla in 2010. He later received acclaim for his leading role in Gopi Nainar's Aramm in 2017. He was born on July 7, 1
Career overview
Ramachandran Durairaj is an Indian film actor who has predominantly worked in Tamil language films. Also known as Rams, he was born on July 7, 1976. His birthplace is noted as Theni, as well as Kombai in Tamil Nadu, India. Before establishing himself as a performer, he worked as an associate director.
He made his acting breakthrough in Suseenthiran's film Naan Mahaan Alla in 2010. While sources describe this initial breakthrough variously as a leading role or a negative role, it marked a significant starting point in his acting career. Following this, he gained further acclaim for playing a leading role in Gopi Nainar's Aramm, which was released in 2017.
Over the course of his career, Ramachandran Durairaj has accumulated numerous known credits as an actor in the film industry. Among his later and other notable film appearances are Petta in 2019, Jagame Thandhiram in 2021, and Retro in 2025. He continues to be recognized as a supporting and leading actor within Tamil cinema.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
49 titles- Jana Nayagan (2026) as Karuppu
- Karuppu (2026) as Priest
- Jailer 2 (2026)
- Dorothy (2026)
- Mandaadi (2026)
- Rage (2026) as Pandi
- Nadu Center (2025)
- Retro (2025) as Ramachandran
- Friday (2025)
- Maargan (2025) as Murugavel
- Manjummel Boys (2024) as Dominic
- Hit List (2024)
- Rocket Driver (2024)
- Oru Thavaru Seidhal (2024)
- Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam (2023) as Shanmugam
- Bakasuran (2023)
- Thuritham (2023) as Muruganantham
- Kuttram Purinthal (2023)
- Mahaan (2022) as Manikkam
- Payanigal Gavanikkavum (2022)
- Coffee (2022)
- Jagame Thandhiram (2021) as Ram
- Rudra Thandavam (2021)
- Soorarai Pottru (2020) as Arivu
- Petta (2019) as Michael's Father's Henchman
- Viswasam (2019) as Police Constable
- V1 Murder Case (2019) as Daved
- Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna (2018) as Jeeva
- Nagesh Thiraiyarangam (2018) as Bar Owner
- Merlin (2018)
- Balloon (2017)
- Ivan Yaarendru Therigiratha (2017)
- Neruppu Da (2017) as Soori
- Theru Naaigal (2017)
- Aramm (2017) as Pulenthiran
- Thirunaal (2016)
- Iraivi (2016) as Mahesh
- Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu (2016)
- Aviyal (2016)
- Atti (2016) as Mookuthi Kumar
- Indru Netru Naalai (2015) as Kuzhandaivelu's henchman
- Jigarthanda (2014) as Rasu
- Sathuranga Vettai (2014) as Thilaga
- Rajapattai (2011)
- Paiyaa (2010)
- Naan Mahaan Alla (2010) as Pei Babu
- Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu (2009) Assistant Camera
- Power House
- China
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ramachandran Durairaj best known for?
Ramachandran Durairaj is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jana Nayagan (2026), Karuppu (2026), Jailer 2 (2026), Dorothy (2026).
When and where was Ramachandran Durairaj born?
Ramachandran Durairaj was born on July 7, 1976 in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does Ramachandran Durairaj have?
Ramachandran Durairaj has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2009 to 2026.
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Ramachandran Durairaj by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Mandaadi (2026) — aged about 49
- Manjummel Boys (2024) as Dominic — aged about 47
- Soorarai Pottru (2020) as Arivu — aged about 43
- Indru Netru Naalai (2015) as Kuzhandaivelu's henchman — aged about 38
- Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam (2023) as Shanmugam — aged about 46
- Mahaan (2022) as Manikkam — aged about 45
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