Raghuvaran
Acting
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.
Movies(151)
The Ghost
Ashok Nair (Archive Footage)
2022
Surya Vs Surya
Surya's Father (Archive Footage)
2015
Ullam
2012
Udhaya Neram
2011
Ellam Avan Seyal
Jagadeeswaran IPS from CBI
2008
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Vasu's Father
2008
Aatadista
Raghunath
2008
அசோகா
Huzoor
2008
Bheema
Periyavar
2008
Marudhamalai
2007
Sivaji: The Boss
Dr. Chezhian
2007
Deepavali
Doctor (Cameo appearance)
2007
Evadaithe Nakenti
2007
Sivappathigaram
Elango
2006
Kasthuri Maan
2005
Sachein
Gowtham
2005
Mass
Satya
2004
Birth
2004
Arasatchi
Advocate Ashok Mehta
2004
Naani
Scientist
2004
Shock
2004
Durgi
Jayadev (JD)
2004
Jana
Jana's father
2004
Thirumalai
Artist
2003
Alaudin
Gangadhar
2003
Alai
2003
Anjaneya
Venketeaswaran
2003
Johnny
Ravishankar Damle
2003
Pelli Kani Prasad
2003
Naaga
Krishnamurthy
2003
Kadhal Virus
2002
Bala
Jeyamani
2002
I Love You Da
Rajkishore
2002
Bobby
KR
2002
University
Tamilselvan
2002
Maaran
2002
Run
Shiva's Brother in Law
2002
Red
Sethupathy
2002
Roja Koottam
2002
Dhaya
2002
Seema Simham
2002
Majunu
Gajapathy
2001
Star
2001
Narasimha
General Raana
2001
Dost
Raghu
2001
Azad
Deva / CBI Officer Vishwanath / Harkat Ul Ansari Dawood
2000
Uyirile Kalanthathu
Raghu
2000
Parthen Rasithen
2000
Kandukondain Kandukondain
Boss
2000
Vallarasu
DGP Jagannathan
2000
Sudhandhiram
2000
Good Luck
2000
Mugavari
Shiva
2000
Kannukkul Nilavu
Dr.Rajasekhar
2000
Iraniyan
Aande
1999
Mudhalvan
Chief Minister Aranganathan
1999
Poo Parikka Varugirom
Ranganathan
1999
Amarkalam
Tulasi Das
1999
Endrendrum Kadhal
Shekher
1999
Lal Baadshah
Vikram Singh / Vicky Baadshah
1999
En Swasa Kaatre
Paneer
1999
Suriya Paarvai
1999
Prathyartha
Robert
1999
Aahaa..!
Raghuram
1998
Nilaave Vaa
Siva
1998
Poonthottam
1998
Iniyavale
1998
Hitler
Ankush Roy
1998
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
1998
Suswagatham
1998
Ratchagan
Gnaneshwar
1997
Abhimanyu
Masilamani
1997
Nerrukku Ner
Raghu
1997
Aahaa..!
Raghu
1997
Ullasam
GK
1997
Love Today
1997
Arunachalam
Vishwanath
1997
Anaganaga Oka Roju
Police Officer Raghu
1997
Kalavida
1997
Selva
Varatharajan
1996
Rakshak
Raghu
1996
Circle Inspector
1996
Thotta Chinungi
Gopla
1995
Muthu
Rajasekharan
1995
Kolangal
1995
Nadodi Mannan
1995
Maatho Pettukoku
Bhavani
1995
Maanthrikam
Dr. Abdul Rahman
1995
Peter Scott
Leo Fernandez
1995
Baasha
Mark Anthony
1995
Veera Padhakkam
Vadivelu
1994
Kaadhalan
Mallikarjuna
1994
Thozhar Pandian
1994
Captain
Kannappa Rao / Kannayiram
1994
Aranmanai Kaavalan
Duraipandi
1994
Paasamalargal
1994
Addeham Enna Iddeham
1993
Dhool Parakuthu
1993
Konjum Kili
1993
Pudhiya Mugam
A Terrorist
1993
laati
Avinash
1992
Kizhakkan Pathrose
1992
Asadhyulu
1992
Daivathinte Vikrithikal
Alphonso
1992
Uyarndhavan
1992
Soorya Manasam
1992
Chaitanya
1991
Shiva
Bhavani
1990
Vyooham
Tony Lewis
1990
Puriyaadha Pudhir
1990
Anjali
Shekar
1990
Pagalil Pournami
1990
Izzatdaar
Indrajeet Sabharwal
1990
Thiyagu
Thiyagu
1990
En Kanavar
1989
Lankeshwarudu
1989
Siva
Bhavani
1989
Raja Chinna Roja
Bhaskar
1989
Idhu Unga Kudumbam
1989
Rudranetra
1989
Siva
John
1989
Kuttravaali
Raaja
1989
Kaliyugam
1988
Kai Naattu
1988
En Bommukutty Ammavukku
1988
Thaimel Aanai
1988
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
1988
Irandil Ondru
1988
En Vazhi Thani Vazhi
Advocate Raja
1988
Jebu Donga
1987
Arul tharum Ayyappan
1987
Oorkavalan
Rajadurai
1987
Pasivadi Pranam
Chakravarthy
1987
Michael Raj
1987
Kootu Puzhukkal
1987
Megam Karuththirukku
1987
Kavalan Avan Kovalan
1987
Manithan
1987
Makkal En Pakkam
1987
Puyal Paadum Pattu
1987
Poovizhi Vasalile
Anand
1987
Kavithai Paada Neramillai
1987
Mandhira Punnagai
Dhairiyaraj
1986
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
Chidambaram, the eldest son
1986
Mr. Bharath
Michael
1986
Engirunthalum Vazhga
1985
Rugma
Joseph
1983
Vasanthame Varuga
1983
Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
1983
Kakka
1982
Ezhavathu Manithan
Anand
1982