Mohan (actor)

Indian actor

Mohan

Born|

Mohan Rao

(1956-05-10) 10 May 1956 (age 69)

Bengaluru, Mysuru State (now Karnataka), India

Other names| Kokila Mohan
Mic Mohan[1]
Silver Jubilee Star[2]
Occupation(s)| Actor, Film producer
Years active| 1977–1991
2008–2009
2016
2023–present
Spouse| Gowri
Children| 1

Mohan (born 10 May 1956) is an Indian actor, known for his works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He has also acted in some Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films. Mohan is also known as "Kokila Mohan" after his debut film Kokila (1977),[3][4] and "Mic Mohan" from numerous roles playing singers using microphones.[5][6][7] In 1982, he received the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor for his work in Payanangal Mudivathillai.[4][8]

## Career

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After Kannada movie Kokila, Mohan starred in a Malayalam movie titled Madalasa (1978). Furthermore, immediately after the success of the Malayalam movie, Mohan went on to sign a Telugu film by Bapu titled Thoorpu Velle Railu (1979), which was a remake of the Tamil film Kizhakke Pogum Rail. Then, he featured in Moodu Pani (1980) as Bhaskar, which is based on psychology. It made a good collection in the box-office of Tamil industry. Mohan attained the status of a Silver Jubilee Star. He was recognized as the Rajendra Kumar of Tamil cinema during the 1980s after his success.[9]

After that Mohan was introduced in the Tamil film Nenjathai Killathe (1980) by director Mahendran.[10] The film ran for a year and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.[11] After his films began to be either silver jubilee or over 200 days most of the time. He became a big star in Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982) winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil.[12]

He donned one of his best performances in the critically acclaimed Tamil romantic drama film, Mouna Ragam (1986) directed by Mani Ratnam.[13]

He tried hard to stage a comeback by producing, directing besides playing the lead role in a movie titled Anbulla Kadhalukku (1999). Unfortunately, his bad luck continued and the movie disappeared from the box office without any trace. Mohan stated that when not acting, he is busy producing television serials like Acham Madam Nanam, Selvangal, Hasiyaramayana and Brindavanam.[14]

He declined to do the role of Jayam Ravi's father in Unakkum Enakkum (2006), which was later played by K. Bhagyaraj. Mohan again played the hero after a hiatus of 9 years in Sutta Pazham released in 2008.[15] The film was a low budget fare which helped the producer and distributors enjoy the profit. Mohan also done Ashokavana, a Kannada film as hero, but the film remain unreleased.[16]

Mohan's Civic Cinema has already produced Thalappavu (2008), the Prithviraj-Lal starrer, the debut directorial venture of popular actor Madhupal.[17] He made a comeback to Tamil cinema after 13 years with an action drama, titled Haraa (2024).[18] Mohan also acted alongside Vijay in The Greatest of All Time (2024) and received praises for his acting as the main antagonist.[19][20]

## Personal life

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Mohan married Gowri in 1987, and they have a son.[21]

## Filmography

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### Tamil films

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Key  †  | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

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List of Mohan Tamil-language film credits  Year  | Title  | Role  | Notes

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1980 | Moodu Pani | Bhaskar |
Nenjathai Killathe | Ram |
1981 | Panchami |  | [22]
Kilinjalgal | Babu |
1982 | Payanangal Mudivathillai | Ravi Kumar | Won–Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
Thambathyam Oru Sangeetham | Ramesh |
Kaatrukkenna Veli | Raja |
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Kannan / Sekhar | Dual Role
Lottery Ticket | Vasu |
Iniyavale Vaa | Prabhu |
Archanai Pookal | Karthik |
Gopurangal Saivathillai | Murali |
Chinnan Chirusugal | Mohan |
1983 | Jothi | Vijayakumar |
Thoongatha Kannindru Ondru | Ravi |
Antha Sila Naatkal | Gopi |
Nenjamellam Neeye | Mohan |
Ilamai Kaalangal | Raghu |
Saranalayam | Prabhu |
Manaivi Solle Manthiram | Thyagu |
Naalu Perukku Nandri | Babu |
1984 | Kuva Kuva Vaathugal | Mohan | Guest Appearance
Vidhi | Raja |
Nooravathu Naal | Ramkumar | Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
Vengaiyin Mainthan | Radha's husband |
Naan Paadum Paadal | Anand |
Nalam Nalamariya Aaval | Krishna |
Nenjathai Allitha | Venghu |
Anbe Odi Vaa | Mahesh |
Sattathai Thiruthungal | Chiranjeevi |
Shanthi Muhurtham | Raja |
24 Mani Neram | Raj |
Magudi | Amavasai |
Rusi | Ravi |
Niraparaadhi | Inspector Raja | Guest Appearance
Oh Maane Maane | Mahesh |
Osai | Raja |
Unnai Naan Santhithen | Vijay | Guest Appearance
Vai Pandal | Dhivakar |
Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | Ravi |
1985 | Maappillai Singam | Dancer | Guest Appearance
Udaya Geetham | Arun |
Deivapiravi | Raja |
Pillai Nila | Mohan |
Anbin Mugavari | Balu |
Thendrale Ennai Thodu | Raghunath |
Anni | Raja |
Kunguma Chimil | Ravi |
Sri Raghavendrar | Disciple | Guest Appearance
Unakkaga Oru Roja | Balu |
Idaya Kovil | Shankar | Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
Naan Ungal Rasigan | Subramani |
1986 | December Pookal | Chandru |
Uyire Unakkaga | Balumurali |
Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum | Arun |
Mouna Ragam | Chandrakumar | Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu | Subramani |
Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru | Mohanraj |
Unnai Ondru Ketpen |  |
1987 | Rettai Vaal Kuruvi | Gopi | Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
Ananda Aradhanai | Mohan |
Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai | Ravi |
Paadu Nilave | Balakrishnan |
Ninaikka Therintha Maname | Babu |
Krishnan Vandhaan | Raja |
Theertha Karaiyinile | Ganesan (Raja) |
1988 | Kunguma Kodu | Ramu |
Paasa Paravaigal | Dr. Shankar |
Mappillai Sir | Driving Master |
Sahadevan Mahadevan | Sahadevan |
Vasanthi | Raja |
1989 | Naalaiya Manithan | Host | Guest Appearance
Sondham 16 | Varudhu |
Oru Ponnu Nenacha |  |
Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi | Siva |
Manidhan Marivittan | Viswanathan & Uthaman | Dual Role
Idhaya Dheepam | Madhan |
Paasa Mazhai | Ashok |
1990 | Valiba Vilayattu | Raja |
Jagathalaprathapan | Prathap |
1991 | Uruvam | Mohan |
1999 | Anbulla Kadhalukku | Prem | Directorial debut
2008 | Sutta Pazham | Nandakumar (Nandu) |
2024 | Haraa | Ram / Dawood Ibrahim |
The Greatest of All Time | Rajiv Menon | [23][19]

### Other language films

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List of Mohan other language film credits Year  | Title  | Role  | Language  | Notes

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1977 | Kokila | Heggadadevanakote Murali Manohar Rao Bhaskar Rao | Kannada |
1978 | Aparichita | Shamu |
Madaalasa | Chandru  | Malayalam |
1979 | Toorpu Velle Railu | Ramakoti | Telugu |
Bhoolokadalli Yamaraja | Suresh | Kannada |
1980 | Nammammana Sose | Nataraj |
Gandharagolam | Madhan | Telugu |
1981 | Gaali Maathu | Chintamani | Kannada |
Patalam Pandu | Chandru | Telugu |
Muniyana Madari | Maara | Kannada |
Hennina Sedu | Nagendru |
1982 | Ponmudy | Raju  | Malayalam |
Njan Onnu Parayatte | Madhavankutty |
Anantha Ragaalu | Mohan | Telugu |
1983 | Haavada Hoovu | Mohan | Kannada |
1985 | Sravanthi | Chiranjeevi | Telugu |
1986 | Aalapana | Sivudu |
1988 | Aathma Katha | Ravi |
Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela | Anand Mohan |
1989 | Police Report | Srinivas |
1990 | Saradamba | Srikanth |
2009 | Ghauttham | Raghuram | Kannada |
2016 | Abbayitho Ammayi | Abhi's father | Telugu | [24]

### Television

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Year  | Name of Television Show  | Role  | Network

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2024 | Super Singer Season 10 | Guest | Star Vijay

As producer

* Acham Madam Nanam
* Selvangal
* Hasiyaramayana
* Brindavanam
* Thalappavu

## References

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1. ^ "Thalaivar 171: Mic Mohan As Villain In Rajinikanth's Film". Filmibeat. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
2. ^ Shiva Kumar, S. (21 May 2019). "Mohan: The unsung phenomenon". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
3. ^ Mohan's loss. Indiaglitz.com (24 March 2006). Retrieved on 2016-02-17.
4. ^ a b "Back to acting, again!". The Hindu. 28 December 2007.
5. ^ Arvind, T. (2 November 2017). "The numbers game: Tamil cinema's numerical titles". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
6. ^ "Mike Mohan to make a comeback". The Times of India. 15 July 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
7. ^ Rao, Subha J (25 December 2017). "'Mike' Mohan still in demand". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
8. ^ "Grill Mill: S. N. Surendar". The Hindu. 22 July 2010. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
9. ^ Kumar, S. Shiva (21 March 2019). "'Mike' Mohan: The unsung phenomenon". The Hindu.
10. ^ Ashok Kumar, S. R. (28 December 2007). "Mr. Simple is back". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
11. ^ "28th National Film Awards (1980)" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
12. ^ Ashok Kumar, S. R. (28 December 2007). "Back to acting, again!". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 February 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
13. ^ "30 years since 'Mouna Ragam': The Mani Ratnam we miss". 31 August 2016.
14. ^ "Kollywood Movie Actor Mohan Biography, News, Photos, Videos".
15. ^ "Kokila back in Kannada". Bangalore Mirror. 21 September 2008.
16. ^ "Ashokavana Movie Details". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
17. ^ "Thalappavu,' 'Thirakkatha' best films". The New Indian Express. 15 May 2012.
18. ^ "Mohan's Haraa team releases a special glimpse". The Times of India. 10 May 2022.
19. ^ a b "Vijay, Venkat Prabhu's 'Thalapathy 68' shoot begins. Mohan, Prashanth to join cast". indiatoday.in. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
20. ^ Manu, Hridyambika A (20 October 2023). "Vijay's Thalapathy 68: Mic Mohan to play antagonist in the Venkat Prabhu directorial?". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
21. ^ "நடிகர் மைக் மோகன் சிங்கிள் இல்லங்க...அவரோட மனைவி யாருனு தெரியுமா? இப்போ தெரிஞ்சிக்கங்க..." Samayam Tamil (in Tamil). Retrieved 7 May 2025.
22. ^ "Panchami (EMI) [1981-EPRip-WAV]".
23. ^ "Thalapathy 68:Vijay welcomes Meenakshi Chaudhary, Prabhu Deva and Other Cast Members". timesnownews.com. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
24. ^ "Abbaitho Ammai review by jeevi – Telugu cinema review – Naga Shourya & Palak Lalwani".

## Bibliography

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* Balabharathi (2012). தமிழ் சினிமா 80 பாகம்-2 [Tamil Cinema 80 Part-2] (in Tamil). Chennai: Nakkheeran Publications. ISBN 978-93-81828-41-0.

## External links

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* Mohan at IMDb

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Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor

1972–1989|

* Sivaji Ganesan (1972)
* Sivaji Ganesan (1973)
* Gemini Ganesan (1974)
* Kamal Haasan (1975)
* Kamal Haasan (1976)
* Kamal Haasan (1977)
* Kamal Haasan (1978)
* Sivakumar (1979)
* Sivakumar (1980)
* Kamal Haasan (1981)
* Mohan (1982)
* Bhagyaraj (1983)
* Rajinikanth (1984)
* Sivaji Ganesan (1985)
* Vijayakanth (1986)
* Sathyaraj (1987)
* Karthik (1988)
* Karthik (1989)

1990–2009|

* Karthik (1990)
* Kamal Haasan (1991)
* Kamal Haasan (1992)
* Karthik (1993)
* R. Sarathkumar (1994)
* Kamal Haasan (1995)
* Kamal Haasan (1996)
* R. Sarathkumar (1997)
* R. Sarathkumar (1998)
* Ajith Kumar (1999)
* Kamal Haasan (2000)
* Vikram (2001)
* Ajith Kumar (2002)
* Vikram (2003)
* Suriya (2004)
* Vikram (2005)
* Ajith Kumar (2006)
* Karthi (2007)
* Suriya (2008)
* Prakash Raj (2009)

2010–2019|

* Vikram (2010)
* Dhanush (2011)
* Dhanush (2012)
* Atharvaa (2013)
* Dhanush (2014)
* Vikram (2015)
* R. Madhavan (2016)
* Vijay Sethupathi (2017)
* Dhanush / Vijay Sethupathi (2018)
* Suriya (2020–2021)
* Kamal Haasan (2022)
* Vikram (2023)

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