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Raghuvaran
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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.
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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.
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BODY OF WORK
Raghuvaran's Filmography
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The Ghost
as Ashok Nair (Archive Footage)
Surya Vs Surya
as Surya's Father (Archive Footage)
Ullam
No Poster
Udhaya Neram
Ellam Avan Seyal
as Jagadeeswaran IPS from CBI
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
as Vasu's Father
Aatadista
as Raghunath
No Poster
Sila Nerangalil
Pelli Kani Prasad
அசோகா
as Huzoor
Bheema
as Periyavar
Marudhamalai
Sivaji: The Boss
as Dr. Chezhian
Deepavali
as Doctor (Cameo appearance)
Evadaithe Nakenti
as Bala Gangadhar
Sivappathigaram
as Elango
No Poster
Kasthuri Maan
Sachein
as Gowtham
Mass
as Satya
Birth
Arasatchi
as Advocate Ashok Mehta
Naani
as Scientist
Durgi
as Jayadev (JD)
Jana
as Jana's father
Thirumalai
as Artist
No Poster
Alaudin
as Gangadhar
Alai
Anjaneya
as Venketeaswaran
Johnny
as Ravishankar Damle
Naaga
as Krishnamurthy
Kadhal Virus
Bala
as Jeyamani
I Love You Da
as Rajkishore
No Poster
Bobby
as KR
University
as Tamilselvan
Maaran
as Sudhandhiram
Run
as Shiva's Brother in Law
Red
as Sethupathy
Roja Koottam
Dhaya
Seema Simham
Majunu
as Gajapathy
Star
as Dhanushkodi
Narasimha
as General Raana
Dosth
as Raghu
Asura
as Tulasi
Grahan
as Adv. Raghu Sinha
Azad
as Deva / CBI Officer Vishwanath / Harkat Ul Ansari Dawood
Uyirile Kalanthathu
as Raghu
Parthen Rasithen
Kandukondain Kandukondain
as Boss
Vallarasu
as DGP Jagannathan
Sudhandhiram
as Raghu
Good Luck
as Chandra Mohan
Mugavari
as Shiva
Kannukkul Nilavu
as Dr.Rajasekhar
No Poster
Iraniyan
as Aande
Mudhalvan
as Chief Minister Aranganathan
Poo Parikka Varugirom
as Ranganathan
Amarkalam
as Tulasi Das
Lal Baadshah
as Vikram Singh / Vicky Baadshah
Endrendrum Kadhal
as Shekher
En Swasa Kaatre
as Paneer
Suriya Paarvai
Prathyartha
as Robert
Aahaa..!
as Raghuram
Nilaave Vaa
as Siva
No Poster
Poonthottam
No Poster
Iniyavale
Hitler
as Ankush Roy
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
as Chidambaram
Suswagatham
Ratchagan
as Gnaneshwar
No Poster
Abhimanyu
as Masilamani
Nerrukku Ner
as Raghu
Aahaa..!
as Raghu
Ullasam
as JK
Love Today
Arunachalam
as Vishwanath
Anaganaga Oka Roju
as Police Officer Raghu
Kalavida
Selva
as Varatharajan
Rakshak
as Raghu
Circle Inspector
Thotta Chinungi
as Gopla
Muthu
as Rajasekharan
Kolangal
No Poster
Nadodi Mannan
Maatho Pettukoku
as Bhavani
No Poster
Witness
as Ramesh
Maanthrikam
as Dr. Abdul Rahman
No Poster
Raja Muthirai
as Usman
Peter Scott
as Leo Fernandez
Baasha
as Mark Anthony
Veera Padhakkam
as Vadivelu
Kaadhalan
as Mallikarjuna
Thozhar Pandian
Captain
as Kannappa Rao / Kannayiram
Aranmanai Kaavalan
as Duraipandi
Paasamalargal
Addeham Enna Iddeham
No Poster
Dhool Parakuthu
No Poster
Konjum Kili
Pudhiya Mugam
as A Terrorist
laati
as Avinash
Kizhakkan Pathrose
No Poster
Asadhyulu
Daivathinte Vikrithikal
as Alphonso
Uyarndhavan
Soorya Manasam
No Poster
Pudhiya Raagam
as Raghuraman
Chaitanya
Shiva
as Bhavani
Vyooham
as Tony Lewis
Puriyaadha Pudhir
Anjali
as Shekar
No Poster
Pagalil Pournami
Izzatdaar
as Indrajeet Sabharwal
Thiyagu
as Thiyagu
En Kanavar
Lankeshwarudu
Siva
as Bhavani
Raja Chinna Roja
as Bhaskar
No Poster
Idhu Unga Kudumbam
Rudranetra
Siva
as John
No Poster
Kuttravaali
as Raaja
No Poster
Kaliyugam
No Poster
Kai Naattu
En Bommukutty Ammavukku
as Alex
Thaimel Aanai
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
Irandil Ondru
No Poster
En Vazhi Thani Vazhi
as Advocate Raja
Jebu Donga
No Poster
Michael Raj
as Michael Raj
Arul tharum Ayyappan
No Poster
Ivargal Varungala Thoongal
No Poster
Oorkavalan
as Rajadurai
Pasivadi Pranam
as Chakravarthy
No Poster
Megam Karuththirukku
No Poster
Kootu Puzhukkal
Kavalan Avan Kovalan
Manithan
Makkal En Pakkam
No Poster
Puyal Paadum Pattu
Poovizhi Vasalile
as Anand
No Poster
Kavithai Paada Neramillai
Mandhira Punnagai
as Dhairiyaraj
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
as Chidambaram
Mr. Bharath
as Michael
No Poster
Engirunthalum Vazhga
No Poster
Nee Thodum Pothu
No Poster
Rugma
as Joseph
No Poster
Vasanthame Varuga
Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
Kakka
No Poster
Marumagale Vazhga
No Poster
Ezhavathu Manithan
as Anand