Acting
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 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.
Filmography
Aadu Puli
Film · 2011
Kanden Kadhalai
Film · 2009
Adaikalam
Film · 2006
Thendral
Film · 2004
Thennavan
Film · 2003
Pammal K. Sambandam
Film · 2002
Ramanaa
Film · 2002
Maanaseega Kadhal
Film · 1999
Annan Thangachi
Film · 1999
Arunachalam
Film · 1997
Karnaa
Film · 1995
Pudhiya Mugam
Film · 1993
Uzhaippali
Film · 1993
Sevagan
Film · 1992
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
Film · 1991
Manitha Jaathi
Film · 1991
Paattukku Naan Adimai
Film · 1990
Raja Chinna Roja
Film · 1989
Chinnappadass
Film · 1989
Oru Thottil Sabadham
Film · 1989
Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa
Film · 1989
Poruthadhu Podhum
Film · 1988
Therkathi Kallan
Film · 1988
Guru Sishyan
Film · 1988
Paasa Paravaigal
Film · 1988
Paadatha Thenikkal
Film · 1988
Ondru Engal Jaathiye
Film · 1987
Paadu Nilave
Film · 1987
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
Film · 1987
Sattam Oru Vilaiyaattu
Film · 1987
Neethikku Thandanai
Film · 1987
Ivargal Varungala Thoongal
Film · 1987
Amman Kovil Kizhakale
Film · 1986
Oomai Vizhigal
Film · 1986
Murattu Karangal
Film · 1986
Kettimelam
Film · 1985
Thulli Odum Pulliman
Film · 1981
Kavari Maan
Film · 1979
Sikharangal
Film · 1979
Neeya?
Film · 1979
Varaprasadham
Film · 1976
Janaki Sabatham
Film · 1975
Akkarai Pachchai
Film · 1974
Veettukku Vandha Marumagal
Film · 1973
Manjal Kungumam
Film · 1973
Baghdad Perazhagi
Film · 1973
Puguntha Veedu
Film · 1972
Sakthi
Film · 1972
Aromalunni
Film · 1972
Sabadham
Film · 1971
Nangu Suvargal
Film · 1971
Agnimrigam
Film · 1971
Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
Film · 1971
Meendum Vazhven
Film · 1971
Malathi
Film · 1970
Sinehithi
Film · 1970
Kaviya Thalaivi
Film · 1970
Kaadhal Jyothi
Film · 1970
Yaen?
Film · 1970
Moondrezhuthu
Film · 1968
Delhi Mapillai
Film · 1968
Andru Kanda Mugam
Film · 1968
Athey Kangal
Film · 1967
Naan
Film · 1967
Ethirigal Jakkirathai
Film · 1967
Ninaivil Nindraval
Film · 1967
Motor Sundaram Pillai
Film · 1966
Madras to Pondicherry
Film · 1966
Naam Moovar
Film · 1966
Kumari Penn
Film · 1966
Kadhalikka Neramillai
Film · 1964