image of Raghuvaran
Birthday: Dec 11, 1958
Place of Birth: Kollengode, Kerala, India

Raghuvaran

Raghuvaran was an Indian actor who predominantly acted in movies made in South India. He became famous for his portrayal of villain and character roles in Tamil films. He has acted in more than 150 Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films. According to the Hindustan Times, "the actor had carved a niche for himself with his special style and voice modulation. He 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 and based on M. Mukundan's novel of the same name. Following his beginnings on the stage, and a Diploma in acting from Adyar Film Institute in Chennai, Raghuvaran approached many Kollywood studios aiming for performance oriented roles and finally got selected one as hero. The offbeat film named Ezhavathu Manithan (Seventh Man). directed by Hariharan won many awards, but not many offers for him. A few more films followed as hero like Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu and Nee Thodumbothu released, but did n't became a huge success. But the villain role in Silk Silk Silk was noticed and the film's success opened the gate of offers for him. The villain act continued in films like Kutravaaligal, Mr. Bharath, Mandhira Punnagai and Oorkavalan. He appeared as hero as well as supporting actor in between releases as well. The major ones are Mudivalla Arambam and Samsaram Adhu Minsaram. In mid 80's Raghuvaran did many films as hero and most of them did good business as well. The films Michael Raj, Megam Karuththirukku, Kootu Puzhukkal and Kavithai Paada Neramillai helped to stabilize his career. The lawyer in Kaliyugam, the police officer in Thaimel Aanai, the rowdy with a golden heart in Kai Naattu, the honest Medical student turned Goonda in Kuttravali, the common man in En Vazhi Thani Vazhi helped Raghuvaran's market value as hero to reach greater heights. But his desire to try all types of roles, like supporting actor as well as villain simultaneously halted the progress as hero, eventhough he played hero roles in Vyooham, Kavacham and Anjali later. His supporting roles in Annanagar Mudhal Theru and Siva was well received too. In a career span lasting for more than 26 years, Raghuvaran performed each roles with his trademark mannerisms, often stealing the thunder from more established stars and even heroes. His magnetic baritone voice was an advantage and he modulated it to suit his variety of roles. He also set his own style of mannerisms and brought a distinct dialogue delivery and even changed his gait in many films. All this dedication won him more fans and helped his popularity graph soaring more higher. Raghuvaran died on 19 March 2008 cause of the death has been disclosed as organ failure caused by excessive alcohol consumption. His death occurred during the filming stages of several films, including the Tamil film, Kanthaswamy wherein Raghuvaran's performances were left unused and were replaced with Ashish Vidyarthi, which resulted in the film's delayed release.

Filmography
Movie Cast Year
Kai Naattu 1988
En Vazhi Thani Vazhi Advocate Raja 1988
Sivaji: The Boss Dr. Chezhian 2007
Kalavida 1997
Thaimel Aanai 1988
Pagalil Pournami 1990
Sachein Gowtham 2005
Bheema Periyavar 2008
Deepavali Doctor (Cameo appearance) 2007
Nerrukku Ner Raghu 1997
Arunachalam Vishvanath 1997
Manithan 1987
Oorkavalan Rajadurai 1987
Raja Chinna Roja Bhaskar, a friend of Raja who uses him to cheat his rich uncle 1989
Engirunthalum Vazhga 1985
Mudhalvan Chief Minister Aranganathan 1999
Marudhamalai 2007
Baasha Mark Anthony 1995
Kasthuri Maan 2005
Alai 2003
Thirumalai Artist 2003
Kannukkul Nilavu Dr.Rajasekhar 2000
Mugavari Shiva 2000
Red Newspaper editor 2002
Kandukondain Kandukondain Boss 2000
Arasatchi Advocate Ashok Mehta 2004
Yaaradi Nee Mohini Vasu's Father 2008
Run Shiva's Brother in Law 2002
Mass Satya 2004
Sivappathigaram Elango 2006
Captain Kannappa Rao / Kannayiram 1994
Udhaya Neram 2011
Nadodi Mannan 1995
Narasimha General Raana 2001
Vallarasu DGP Jagannathan 2000
Love Today 1997
Selva Varatharajan 1996
Nilaave Vaa Siva 1998
Ullasam GK 1997
Iniyavale 1998
Pelli Kani Prasad 2003
Kadhalan Mallikarjuna 1994
Roja Koottam 2002
Shiva Bhavani 1990
Azaad Deva / CBI Officer Vishwanath / Harkat Ul Ansari Dawood 2000
Izzatdaar Indrajeet Sabharwal 1990
Anjali Shekar 1990
Chaitanya 1991
Prathyartha Robert 1999
Aranmanai Kaavalan Duraipandi 1994
Konjum Kili 1993
Shock 2004
Thotta Chinungi Gopla 1995
Endrendrum Kadhal Shekher 1999
Poo Parikka Varugirom 1999
Uyirile Kalanthathu Raghu 2000
Dost Raghu 2001
Amarkalam Tulasi Das 1999
Hitler Ankush Roy 1998
Rugma Joseph 1983
Soorya Manasam 1992
Kizhakkan Pathrose 1992
Rudranetra 1989
Lankeshwarudu 1989
Jebu Donga 1987
Pasivadi Pranam Chakravarthy 1987
Puriyaadha Pudhir 1990
Birth 2004
Evadaithe Nakenti 2007
Paasamalargal 1994
Anjaneya Venketeaswaran 2003
Jana Jana's father 2004
Naani Scientist 2004
Johnny Ravishankar Damle 2003
Maanthrikam Dr. Abdul Rahman 1995
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam 1998
Seema Simham 2002
Iraniyan Aande 1999
Michael Raj 1987
Idhu Unga Kudumbam 1989
Dhool Parakuthu 1993
Poonthottam 1998
Kootu Puzhukkal 1987
Megam Karuththirukku 1987
Kadhal Virus 2002
Durgi Jayadev (JD) 2004
Bala Jeyamani 2002
Suswagatham 1998
Surya Vs Surya Surya's Father (Archive Footage) 2015
Ratchagan Gnaneshwar 1997
Suriya Paarvai 1999
The Ghost Ashok Nair (Archive Footage) 2022
Makkal En Pakkam 1987
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru 1988
En Bommukutty Ammavukku 1988
Maaran 2002
Majunu Gajapathy 2001
Good Luck 2000
Star 2001
Parthen Rasithen 2000
Siva John 1989
Naaga Krishnamurthy 2003
Kakka 1982
Addeham Enna Iddeham 1993
Sudhandhiram 2000
En Swasa Kaatre Paneer 1999
Ezhavathu Manithan Anand 1982
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram Chidambaram, the eldest son 1986
Ashoka Huzoor 2008
Alaudin Gangadhar 2003
Rakshak Raghu 1996
Siva Bhavani 1989
Lal Baadshah Vikram Singh / Vicky Baadshah 1999
Poovizhi Vasalile Anand 1987
Vyooham Tony Lewis 1990
University Tamilselvan 2002
Irandil Ondru 1988
Abhimanyu Masilamani 1997
Thozhar Pandian 1994
Veera Padhakkam 1994
En Kanavar 1989
Uyarndhavan 1992
Puyal Paadum Pattu 1987
Ellam Avan Seyal Jagadeeswaran IPS from CBI 2008
Pudhiya Mugam A Terrorist 1993
Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu 1983
Anaganaga Oka Roju Police Officer Raghu 1997
Arul tharum Ayyappan 1987
Mr. Bharath Michael 1986
Daivathinte Vikrithikal Alphonso 1992
Muthu Rajasekhar 1995
Thiyagu Thiyagu 1990
Ullam 2012
Kaliyugam 1988
Maatho Pettukoku Bhavani 1995
Dhaya 2002
Vasanthame Varuga 1983
Aahaa..! Raghu 1997
Kolangal 1995
Peter Scott Leo Fernandez 1995
Aahaa..! Raghuram 1998
Kavithai Paada Neramillai 1987
Kavalan Avan Kovalan 1987
Aatadista Raghunath 2008
Asadhyulu 1992
Bobby KR 2002
Mandhira Punnagai Dhairiyaraj 1970
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