Raghuvaran

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. 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.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Kollengode, Kerala, India

Birthday: December 11, 1958

Deathday: March 19, 2008

Adult: No

Gender: Male

Popularity:

3.64%

Known For:

Kai Naattu
En Vazhi Thani Vazhi
Sivaji: The Boss
Kalavida
Thaimel Aanai
Pagalil Pournami
Sachein
Bheema
Deepavali
Nerrukku Ner
Arunachalam
Manithan
Oorkavalan
Raja Chinna Roja
Engirunthalum Vazhga
Mudhalvan
Marudhamalai
Baasha
Kasthuri Maan
Alai
Thirumalai
Kannukkul Nilavu
Mugavari
Red
Kandukondain Kandukondain
Arasatchi
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Run
Mass
Sivappathigaram
Captain
Udhaya Neram
Nadodi Mannan
Narasimha
Vallarasu
Love Today
Selva
Nilaave Vaa
Ullasam
Iniyavale
Pelli Kani Prasad
Kadhalan
Roja Koottam
Shiva
Azaad
Izzatdaar
Anjali
Chaitanya
Prathyartha
Aranmanai Kaavalan
Konjum Kili
Shock
Thotta Chinungi
Endrendrum Kadhal
Poo Parikka Varugirom
Uyirile Kalanthathu
Dost
Amarkalam
Hitler
Rugma
Soorya Manasam
Kizhakkan Pathrose
Rudranetra
Lankeshwarudu
Jebu Donga
Pasivadi Pranam
Puriyaadha Pudhir
Birth
Evadaithe Nakenti
Paasamalargal
Anjaneya
Jana
Naani
Johnny
Maanthrikam
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
Seema Simham
Iraniyan
Michael Raj
Idhu Unga Kudumbam
Dhool Parakuthu
Poonthottam
Kootu Puzhukkal
Megam Karuththirukku
Kadhal Virus
Durgi
Bala
Suswagatham
Surya Vs Surya
Ratchagan
Suriya Paarvai
The Ghost
Makkal En Pakkam
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
En Bommukutty Ammavukku
Maaran
Majunu
Good Luck
Star
Parthen Rasithen
Siva
Naaga
Kakka
Addeham Enna Iddeham
Sudhandhiram
En Swasa Kaatre
Ezhavathu Manithan
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
Ashoka
Alaudin
Rakshak
Siva
Lal Baadshah
Poovizhi Vasalile
Vyooham
University
Irandil Ondru
Abhimanyu
Thozhar Pandian
Veera Padhakkam
En Kanavar
Uyarndhavan
Puyal Paadum Pattu
Ellam Avan Seyal
Pudhiya Mugam
Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
Anaganaga Oka Roju
Arul tharum Ayyappan
Mr. Bharath
Daivathinte Vikrithikal
Muthu
Thiyagu
Ullam
Kaliyugam
Maatho Pettukoku
Dhaya
Vasanthame Varuga
Aahaa..!
Kolangal
Peter Scott
Aahaa..!
Kavithai Paada Neramillai
Kavalan Avan Kovalan
Aatadista
Asadhyulu
Bobby
Mandhira Punnagai
laati