Raghuvaran
Known for Acting · 151 credits
- Born
- 1958-12-11
- Died
- 2008-03-19
- Place of birth
- Kollengode, Kerala, India
- Also known as
- Raguvaran
Biography
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.
Known For
Movies (151)
Muthu
1995
as Rajasekharan
Vasanthame Varuga
1983
Sivaji: The Boss
2007
as Dr. Chezhian
Kandukondain Kandukondain
2000
as Boss
Konjum Kili
1993
Azad
2000
as Deva / CBI Officer Vishwanath / Harkat Ul Ansari Dawood
Kaliyugam
1988
Mudhalvan
1999
as Chief Minister Aranganathan
Naani
2004
as Scientist
Circle Inspector
1996
The Ghost
2022
as Ashok Nair (Archive Footage)
Shiva
1990
as Bhavani
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008
as Vasu's Father
Siva
1989
as Bhavani
Red
2002
as Sethupathy
Bobby
2002
as KR
Maatho Pettukoku
1995
as Bhavani
Baasha
1995
as Mark Anthony
Arunachalam
1997
as Vishwanath
Ratchagan
1997
as Gnaneshwar
Jana
2004
as Jana's father
Lal Baadshah
1999
as Vikram Singh / Vicky Baadshah
Izzatdaar
1990
as Indrajeet Sabharwal
Run
2002
as Shiva's Brother in Law
Kaadhalan
1994
as Mallikarjuna
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
1986
as Chidambaram, the eldest son
Raja Chinna Roja
1989
as Bhaskar
Johnny
2003
as Ravishankar Damle
Dosth
2001
as Raghu
Anjaneya
2003
as Venketeaswaran
Vallarasu
2000
as DGP Jagannathan
Arasatchi
2004
as Advocate Ashok Mehta
Anjali
1990
as Shekar
Endrendrum Kadhal
1999
as Shekher
Sivappathigaram
2006
as Elango
Amarkalam
1999
as Tulasi Das
Aahaa..!
1997
as Raghu
University
2002
as Tamilselvan
Nilaave Vaa
1998
as Siva
Mugavari
2000
as Shiva
Thirumalai
2003
as Artist
Narasimha
2001
as General Raana
Sachein
2005
as Gowtham
Naaga
2003
as Krishnamurthy
Kavalan Avan Kovalan
1987
Surya Vs Surya
2015
as Surya's Father (Archive Footage)
Rudranetra
1989
Makkal En Pakkam
1987
Mass
2004
as Satya
Ullasam
1997
as JK
Dhaya
2002
Daivathinte Vikrithikal
1992
as Alphonso
Maaran
2002
as Sudhandhiram
Poovizhi Vasalile
1987
as Anand
En Swasa Kaatre
1999
as Paneer
En Bommukutty Ammavukku
1988
Durgi
2004
as Jayadev (JD)
Bheema
2008
as Periyavar
Iraniyan
1999
as Aande
Rakshak
1996
as Raghu
Seema Simham
2002
Parthen Rasithen
2000
Hitler
1998
as Ankush Roy
Addeham Enna Iddeham
1993
Puriyaadha Pudhir
1990
Evadaithe Nakenti
2007
Suriya Paarvai
1999
Uyirile Kalanthathu
2000
as Raghu
Aatadista
2008
as Raghunath
Siva
1989
as John
Sudhandhiram
2000
as Raghu
Pudhiya Mugam
1993
as A Terrorist
Oorkavalan
1987
as Rajadurai
Thotta Chinungi
1995
as Gopla
Kakka
1982
Nerrukku Ner
1997
as Raghu
Mr. Bharath
1986
as Michael
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
1988
Deepavali
2007
as Doctor (Cameo appearance)
Kolangal
1995
Ellam Avan Seyal
2008
as Jagadeeswaran IPS from CBI
Soorya Manasam
1992
Manithan
1987
Marudhamalai
2007
Pasivadi Pranam
1987
as Chakravarthy
Asadhyulu
1992
Captain
1994
as Kannappa Rao / Kannayiram
Thozhar Pandian
1994
Mandhira Punnagai
1986
as Dhairiyaraj
Star
2001
Paasamalargal
1994
Poo Parikka Varugirom
1999
as Ranganathan
Vyooham
1990
as Tony Lewis
Good Luck
2000
Selva
1996
as Varatharajan
Alai
2003
Abhimanyu
1997
as Masilamani
Dhool Parakuthu
1993
Veera Padhakkam
1994
as Vadivelu
Anaganaga Oka Roju
1997
as Police Officer Raghu
Thaimel Aanai
1988
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
1998
Love Today
1997
Ullam
2012
laati
1992
as Avinash
Aahaa..!
1998
as Raghuram
Bala
2002
as Jeyamani
Kalavida
1997
Prathyartha
1999
as Robert
Jebu Donga
1987
En Kanavar
1989
Kizhakkan Pathrose
1992
Roja Koottam
2002
Engirunthalum Vazhga
1985
Iniyavale
1998
Maanthrikam
1995
as Dr. Abdul Rahman
Kootu Puzhukkal
1987
Rugma
1983
as Joseph
Birth
2004
Michael Raj
1987
as Michael Raj
About 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 Alphon… With 151 credits spanning from 1982 to 2022, Raghuvaran has appeared in 151 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Raghuvaran Movies
- Muthu (1995) — as Rajasekharan
- Vasanthame Varuga (1983)
- Sivaji: The Boss (2007) — as Dr. Chezhian
- Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) — as Boss
- Konjum Kili (1993)
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