Ravichandran
Known for Acting · 58 credits
- Born
- 1942-03-30
- Died
- 2011-07-25
- Place of birth
- Kuala Lumpur, Federated Malay States
- Also known as
- B.S. Raman · B. S. Raman · P. S. Raman
Biography
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
Movies (58)
Arunachalam
1997
as Ammayappan
Paasa Paravaigal
1988
as Thirugnanam
Raja Chinna Roja
1989
as Bhaskar's uncle
Ramanaa
2002
as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Sevagan
1992
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
1987
Aadu Puli
2011
as Sabapathy
Amman Kovil Kizhakale
1986
Chinnappadass
1989
Kanden Kadhalai
2009
as Anjali's Grandfather
Pudhiya Mugam
1993
as Raja Rajeswaran's Sri Lankan Enemy
Thendral
2004
as Singara Velu Nayagar
Pammal K. Sambandam
2002
Thennavan
2003
Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa
1989
Paadu Nilave
1987
as Ramanathan
Guru Sishyan
1988
as Rajamanickam
Uzhaippali
1993
as Tamilazhagan's Father
Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
1971
as Ravi
Kavari Maan
1979
Karnaa
1995
Akkarai Pachchai
1974
Oomai Vizhigal
1986
as P.R.K
Ondru Engal Jaathiye
1987
Sabadham
1971
as Muthu
Kadhalikka Neramillai
1964
as Ashok
Sikharangal
1979
Manjal Kungumam
1973
as Raja
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1991
Moondrezhuthu
1968
Veettukku Vandha Marumagal
1973
as Shankar
Sattam Oru Vilaiyaattu
1987
Kaviya Thalaivi
1970
Adaikalam
2006
Neeya?
1979
as Ravi
Puguntha Veedu
1972
as Sundaram
Neethikku Thandanai
1987
Madras to Pondicherry
1966
as Bhaskar
Maanaseega Kadhal
1999
Motor Sundaram Pillai
1966
Aromalunni
1972
as Kannappanunni / Chandrappan
Naan
1967
Athey Kangal
1967
as Bhaskar
Therkathi Kallan
1988
Poruthadhu Podhum
1988
Paattukku Naan Adimai
1990
Oru Thottil Sabadham
1989
Nangu Suvargal
1971
Janaki Sabatham
1975
Agnimrigam
1971
as Vijayan
Meendum Vazhven
1971
as Raju
Malathi
1970
Sinehithi
1970
Kettimelam
1985
Manitha Jaathi
1991
Kaadhal Jyothi
1970
Sakthi
1972
Thulli Odum Pulliman
1981
as Sastri
About 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 S… With 58 credits spanning from 1964 to 2011, Ravichandran has appeared in 58 films and 0 TV shows.
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- Arunachalam (1997) — as Ammayappan
- Paasa Paravaigal (1988) — as Thirugnanam
- Raja Chinna Roja (1989) — as Bhaskar's uncle
- Ramanaa (2002) — as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
- Sevagan (1992)
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