Ravichandran (Tamil actor)

Tamil actor (died 2011)

Ravichandran

Born|

B. S. Raman

(1937-03-30)30 March 1937

Kuala Lumpur, Federated Malay States

Died| 25 July 2011(2011-07-25) (aged 74)
Occupations|

* Actor
* Film director
* Agriculturist

Years active| 1964–2011
Spouse| Vimala
Children| 3
Relatives| Tanya Ravichandran (granddaughter)

Ravichandran (30 March 1937 – 25 July 2011) was a Malaysian-born Indian actor who played lead hero roles in Tamil films from 1964 to 1979. He has also acted in supporting roles from 1986, and directed a few films.[1][2]

He was given the title of "Kalaingnar Thilagham" in many of the on-screen credits of films starring him in the lead role. He was also called "Puratchi Kalaignar" (Refer: Anandha Bairavi Tamil Movie Title Scene). Before entering cinema, during his studies in Trichy, he has acted in two dramas, namely, Aanaiyidungal Anna and Udhaya Suriyan. After entering cinema, 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 a double role and Thirumuruga Kirupanandha Variyar, who presided over the drama in Vellore, has appreciated and awarded him the title "Nadaga Sigamani". He has also acted in a TV serial, namely, GEE Boom Ba in 1986. He has also made a guest appearance in a Hindi movie Nanha Farishta with Vennira Aadai Nirmala. His dance performance in the film was greatly applauded. During his tenure of acting, his fans, journalists and movie-directors/producers have given many titles, viz., Kalai Ulaga Ilavarasar, Kalai Nilavu, Romantic Hero, Velli Vizha Kathanayagan, Vannap Pada Nayagan, Evergreen Hero, Chinna MGR, Kalaignar Thilagam, Style King, Stunt Man an, Bhagdath Perazhagan, Kalai Chelvan, Pudhumai Thilagam etc. He was very affectionate with his fans.

## Life[edit]

Ravichandran is a Tamil, born B. S. Raman in Kuala Lumpur, capital of the Federated Malay States. He moved to Tiruchirappalli, India in 1951, and studied at the St. Joseph's College.[3] He was married twice; he first married Vimala, with whom he has a daughter, Lavanya, and two sons, Balaji and Hamsavardhan. Thereafter, he married Malayalam actress Sheela, and had a son George Vishnu. After his divorce with the latter he got back to his first wife. His sons Hamsavardhan and George also took up acting as a career, with Hamsavardhan starring in the film Manthiran, directed by Ravichandran himself. Lavanya is married and has two daughters. His granddaughter Tanya Ravichandran debuted through Balle Vellaiyathevaa, playing alongside M. Sasikumar, Well known for her role in Karuppan a romantic action comedy film, in which she is playing alongside Vijay Sethupathi

## Filmography[edit]

Year | Film | Role | Notes

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1964 | Kadhalikka Neramillai | Ashok | Debut film
1965 | Idhaya Kamalam |  |
1965 | Kalyana Mandapam |  |
1966 | Motor Sundaram Pillai |  |
1966 | Kumari Penn | Kanthan |
1966 | Thedi Vandha Thirumagal |  |
1966 | Enga Paappa |  |
1966 | Naam Moovar |  |
1966 | Gowri Kalyanam |  |
1966 | Madras to Pondicherry | Bhaskar |
1967 | Thanga Thambi | Venu/Venugopal |
1967 | Magaraasi |  |
1967 | Adhey Kangal | Bhaskar |
1967 | Valibha Virundhu | Ravi |
1967 | Maadi Veettu Mappilai | Somu |
1967 | Ethirigal Jakkirathai | Dr. Baskar |
1967 | Ninaivil Nindraval | Prakash |
1967 | Naan | Sekar / Chinnaraja |
1968 | Panakkara Pillai | Ravi
Chandran |
1968 | Nimirndhu Nil |  |
1968 | Andru Kanda Mugam | Rajendran | In This Film He has got the title 'Kalai Selvam'
1968 | Moondrezhuthu | Maran |
1968 | Selviyin Selvan |  |
1968 | Sathiyam Thavaradhey |  |
1968 | Delhi Mapillai | Rãjã |
1968 | Neeyum Naanum |  |
1968 | Naalum Therindhavan |  | 25th Film
1969 | Odum Nadhi |  |
1969 | Singapore Seeman |  |
1969 | Chella Penn |  |
1970 | Jeevanadi |  |
1970 | Yaen? | Sekar |
1970 | Kadhal Jothi |  |
1970 | Snegithi |  |
1970 | Kaaviya Thalaivi | Arun |
1970 | Malathi | Anandhan |
1971 | Nangu Suvargal | Ravi |
1971 | Justice Viswanathan | Gopinathan |
1971 | Sabatham | Prakash |
1971 | Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa | Ravi |
1971 | Meendum Vazhven | Raju |
1971 | Thulli Odum Pullimaan |  |
1971 | Vimochanasamaram |  | Malayalam film
1971 | Pattondru Ketten |  |
1971 | Poi Sollathey |  |
1971 | Agnimrigam | Vijayan | Malayalam film
1972 | Aromalunni | Kannappanunni
Chandrappan | Malayalam film
1972 | Omana | Baby | Malayalam film
1972 | Ellai Kodu |  |
1972 | Puguntha Veedu |  |
1972 | Sakthi |  | Malayalam film
1973 | Manjal Kungumam |  |
1973 | Valli Deivanai |  | 50th Film
1973 | Veettukku Vandha Marumagal |  |
1973 | Baghdad Perazhagi | Abdullah |
1974 | Pathu Madha Bandham |  | Guest Appearance
1974 | Appa Amma |  |
1974 | Roshakkari |  |
1974 | Magalukkaga |  | Guest Appearance
1974 | Avalukku Nigar Avale |  |
1974 | Sorgathil Thirumanam |  |
1974 | Akkarai Pachai |  |
1974 | Pudhiya Manidhan |  |
1975 | Amudha |  |
1975 | Engalukkum Kadhal Varum |  | 75th Film
1975 | Thai Veetu Seedhanam |  |
1975 | Avalukku Aayiram Kangal |  |
1976 | Varaprasadham |  |
1976 | Janaki sabatham |  |
1977 | Nee Vaazha Vendum |  |
1978 | Iravu 12 Mani |  |
1979 | Neeya? | Ravi |
1979 | Kavari Maan |  |
1979 | Sikharangal |  | Malayalam film
1980 | Bombay Mail 109 |  |
1985 | Sugamana Raagangal |  |
1986 | Amman Kovil Kizhakale | Kanmani's father |
1986 | Oomai Vizhigal | P.R.K |
1986 | Murattuk Karangal | Muthu |
1987 | Neethikku Thandanai |  |
1987 | Ninaive Oru Sangeetham |  |
1987 | Sattam Oru Vilayaattu | DCP Needhi Manikkam |
1987 | Ivargal Varungala Thoongal |  |
1988 | Guru Sishyan | Rajamanickam |
1988 | Therkathi Kallan |  |
1989 | Raja Chinna Roja |  |
1989 | Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa | Ethiraj |
1989 | Oru Thottil Sabadham |  |
1989 | Chinnappadass |  |
1990 | Paattukku Naan Adimai |  |
1990 | Naanum Indha Ooruthan |  |
1991 | Manitha Jaathi |  |
1992 | Sevagan |  |
1993 | Pudhiya Mugam |  |
1994 | En Rajangam | Kodandam |
1995 | Karna | Arjun's father |
1997 | Arunachalam |  |
1999 | Maanaseega Kadhal |  | Also director
2002 | Pammal K. Sambandam |  |
2002 | Ramana |  |
2003 | Thennavan |  |
2003 | Indru Mudhal |  |
2003 | Tagore | Judge | Telugu film
2004 | Thendral | Singara Velu Nayagar |
2005 | Manthiran |  | 100th Film

Also director

2006 | Adaikalam |  |
2009 | Kanden Kadhalai |  |
2011 | Aadu Puli |  |
2019 | Petta | Abdul Marakkayar | Photo only

## References[edit]

1. ^ S. R. Ashok Kumar (25 November 2005). "Actor Ravichandran's directorial venture". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 6 September 2006.
2. ^ "Ravichandran on how he got into Tamil films". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 22 December 2005. Archived from the original on 15 May 2006.
3. ^ "Sport and Pastime Annual(1964)". 1964.

## External links[edit]

* Ravichandran at IMDb