Acting
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 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.
Filmography
The Ghost
Film · 2022
Surya Vs Surya
Film · 2015
Ullam
Film · 2012
Udhaya Neram
Film · 2011
Bheema
Film · 2008
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Film · 2008
Pelli Kani Prasad
Film · 2008
அசோகா
Film · 2008
Ellam Avan Seyal
Film · 2008
Aatadista
Film · 2008
Sila Nerangalil
Film · 2008
Sivaji: The Boss
Film · 2007
Deepavali
Film · 2007
Marudhamalai
Film · 2007
Evadaithe Nakenti
Film · 2007
Sivappathigaram
Film · 2006
Sachein
Film · 2005
Kasthuri Maan
Film · 2005
Arasatchi
Film · 2004
Mass
Film · 2004
Birth
Film · 2004
Jana
Film · 2004
Naani
Film · 2004
Durgi
Film · 2004
Alai
Film · 2003
Thirumalai
Film · 2003
Anjaneya
Film · 2003
Johnny
Film · 2003
Naaga
Film · 2003
Alaudin
Film · 2003
Red
Film · 2002
Run
Film · 2002
Roja Koottam
Film · 2002
Seema Simham
Film · 2002
Kadhal Virus
Film · 2002
Bala
Film · 2002
Maaran
Film · 2002
University
Film · 2002
Dhaya
Film · 2002
Bobby
Film · 2002
I Love You Da
Film · 2002
Narasimha
Film · 2001
Dosth
Film · 2001
Majunu
Film · 2001
Star
Film · 2001
Asura
Film · 2001
Grahan
Film · 2001
Kannukkul Nilavu
Film · 2000
Mugavari
Film · 2000
Kandukondain Kandukondain
Film · 2000
Vallarasu
Film · 2000
Azad
Film · 2000
Uyirile Kalanthathu
Film · 2000
Good Luck
Film · 2000
Parthen Rasithen
Film · 2000
Sudhandhiram
Film · 2000
Mudhalvan
Film · 1999
Prathyartha
Film · 1999
Poo Parikka Varugirom
Film · 1999
Endrendrum Kadhal
Film · 1999
Amarkalam
Film · 1999
Iraniyan
Film · 1999
Suriya Paarvai
Film · 1999
En Swasa Kaatre
Film · 1999
Lal Baadshah
Film · 1999
Nilaave Vaa
Film · 1998
Iniyavale
Film · 1998
Hitler
Film · 1998
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
Film · 1998
Poonthottam
Film · 1998
Suswagatham
Film · 1998
Aahaa..!
Film · 1998
Kalavida
Film · 1997
Nerrukku Ner
Film · 1997
Arunachalam
Film · 1997
Love Today
Film · 1997
Ullasam
Film · 1997
Ratchagan
Film · 1997
Abhimanyu
Film · 1997
Anaganaga Oka Roju
Film · 1997
Aahaa..!
Film · 1997
Selva
Film · 1996
Rakshak
Film · 1996
Circle Inspector
Film · 1996
Baasha
Film · 1995
Nadodi Mannan
Film · 1995
Thotta Chinungi
Film · 1995
Maanthrikam
Film · 1995
Muthu
Film · 1995
Maatho Pettukoku
Film · 1995
Kolangal
Film · 1995
Peter Scott
Film · 1995
Raja Muthirai
Film · 1995
Witness
Film · 1995
Captain
Film · 1994
Kaadhalan
Film · 1994
Aranmanai Kaavalan
Film · 1994
Paasamalargal
Film · 1994
Thozhar Pandian
Film · 1994
Veera Padhakkam
Film · 1994
Konjum Kili
Film · 1993
Dhool Parakuthu
Film · 1993
Addeham Enna Iddeham
Film · 1993
Pudhiya Mugam
Film · 1993
Soorya Manasam
Film · 1992
Kizhakkan Pathrose
Film · 1992
Uyarndhavan
Film · 1992
Daivathinte Vikrithikal
Film · 1992
Asadhyulu
Film · 1992
laati
Film · 1992
Chaitanya
Film · 1991
Pudhiya Raagam
Film · 1991
Penn
Series · 1991
Pagalil Pournami
Film · 1990
Shiva
Film · 1990
Izzatdaar
Film · 1990
Anjali
Film · 1990
Puriyaadha Pudhir
Film · 1990
Vyooham
Film · 1990
Thiyagu
Film · 1990
Raja Chinna Roja
Film · 1989
Rudranetra
Film · 1989
Lankeshwarudu
Film · 1989
Idhu Unga Kudumbam
Film · 1989
Siva
Film · 1989
Siva
Film · 1989
En Kanavar
Film · 1989
Kuttravaali
Film · 1989
Kai Naattu
Film · 1988
En Vazhi Thani Vazhi
Film · 1988
Thaimel Aanai
Film · 1988
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
Film · 1988
En Bommukutty Ammavukku
Film · 1988
Irandil Ondru
Film · 1988
Kaliyugam
Film · 1988
Manithan
Film · 1987
Oorkavalan
Film · 1987
Pasivadi Pranam
Film · 1987
Jebu Donga
Film · 1987
Kootu Puzhukkal
Film · 1987
Megam Karuththirukku
Film · 1987
Michael Raj
Film · 1987
Makkal En Pakkam
Film · 1987
Poovizhi Vasalile
Film · 1987
Puyal Paadum Pattu
Film · 1987
Arul tharum Ayyappan
Film · 1987
Kavithai Paada Neramillai
Film · 1987
Kavalan Avan Kovalan
Film · 1987
Ivargal Varungala Thoongal
Film · 1987
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
Film · 1986
Mr. Bharath
Film · 1986
Mandhira Punnagai
Film · 1986
Engirunthalum Vazhga
Film · 1985
Nee Thodum Pothu
Film · 1984
Rugma
Film · 1983
Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
Film · 1983
Vasanthame Varuga
Film · 1983
Kakka
Film · 1982
Ezhavathu Manithan
Film · 1982
Marumagale Vazhga
Film · 1982