Ravichandran
Ravichandran (30 March 1942 – 25 July 2011) was a Malaysian-Tamil film actor who played lead hero roles in Tamil movies from 1964-1979. He has also acted in supporting roles from 1986, and directed a few films. He was given the title of Kalaingnar Thilagham in many of the on-screen credits of films starring him in lead role. He was, also, called "Puratchi Kalaignar" (Refer: "Anandha Bairavi" Tamil Movie Title Scene). Before entering cine-field, during his studies in Trichy, he has acted in two dramas, namely., "AanaiyidungalAnna" and "Udhaya Suriyan". After entering cine-field, he has acted in two dramas, namely, "Mapplley Yen Magalaik Kadhali" and "That Man from Poonthamallee". In the drama "That man from Poonthamallee", he performed in double role and Thirumuruga Kirupanandha Variyar, who presided over the drama in Vellore, has appreciated and awarded a title "Nadaga Sigamani". He has, also, acted in a TV Serial namely., GEE boom ba in 1986. During his tenure of acting, his fans, journalists, movie-directors/producers have given many titles, viz., Kalai Ulaga Ilavarasar, Kalai Nilavu, Romantic Hero, Velli Vizha kathanayagan, Vannap Pada Nayagan, Evergreen Hero, Chennai MGR, Kalaignar Thilagam, Style King, Stunt Man an, Bhagdath Perazhagan, Kalai chelvan, Pudhumai Thilagam etc. He was much affectionate with his fans. Nobody could forget his smiling face.
Known For
Credits
- 2011 · Aadu Puli as Sabapathy
- 2009 · Kanden Kadhalai as Anjali's Grandfather
- 2006 · Adaikalam as
- 2004 · Thendral as Singara Velu Nayagar
- 2003 · Thennavan as
- 2002 · Ramanaa as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
- 2002 · Pammal K. Sambandam as
- 1997 · Arunachalam as Ammayappa
- 1995 · Karnaa as
- 1993 · Uzhaippali as Tamilazhagan's Father
- 1993 · Pudhiya Mugam as Raja Rajeswaran's Sri Lankan Enemy
- 1992 · Sevagan as
- 1991 · Thanthu Vitten Ennai as
- 1991 · Manitha Jaathi as
- 1990 · Paattukku Naan Adimai as
- 1989 · Chinnappadass as
- 1989 · Raja Chinna Roja as Bhaskar's uncle
- 1989 · Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa as
- 1989 · Oru Thottil Sabadham as
- 1988 · Poruthadhu Podhum as
- 1988 · Paasa Paravaigal as Thirugnanam
- 1988 · Therkathi Kallan as
- 1988 · Guru Sishyan as Rajamanickam
- 1987 · Sattam Oru Vilaiyaattu as
- 1987 · Ondru Engal Jaathiye as
- 1987 · Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu as
- 1987 · Paadu Nilave as Ramanathan
- 1987 · Neethikku Thandanai as
- 1986 · Oomai Vizhigal as P.R.K
- 1986 · Amman Kovil Kizhakale as
- 1985 · Kettimelam as
- 1979 · Sikharangal as
- 1979 · Kavari Maan as
- 1979 · Neeya? as Ravi
- 1975 · Janaki Sabatham as
- 1974 · Akkarai Pachchai as
- 1973 · Veettukku Vandha Marumagal as Shankar
- 1972 · Sakthi as
- 1972 · Aromalunni as Kannappanunni / Chandrappan
- 1972 · Puguntha Veedu as Sundaram
- 1971 · Agnimrigam as Vijayan
- 1971 · Sabadham as Muthu
- 1971 · Nangu Suvargal as
- 1971 · Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa as Ravi
- 1970 · Kaviya Thalaivi as
- 1970 · Malathi as
- 1970 · Sinehithi as
- 1967 · Naan as
- 1967 · Athey Kangal as Bhaskar
- 1966 · Madras to Pondicherry as Bhaskar
- 1966 · Motor Sundaram Pillai as
- 1964 · Kadhalikka Neramillai as Ashok
- Future · Manjal Kungumam as Raja