Raghuvaran

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.
Known For: Acting
Birthday: 1958-12-11
Place of Birth: Kollengode, Kerala, India
Also Known As: Raguvaran

Movies List of Raghuvaran

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Kai Naattu

1988 Movie
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En Vazhi Thani Vazhi

1988 Movie
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Sivaji: The Boss

2007 Movie
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Kalavida

1997 Movie
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Thaimel Aanai

1988 Movie
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Pagalil Pournami

1990 Movie
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Sachein

2005 Movie
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Bheema

2008 Movie
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Deepavali

2007 Movie
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Nerrukku Ner

1997 Movie
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Arunachalam

1997 Movie
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Manithan

1987 Movie
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Oorkavalan

1987 Movie
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Raja Chinna Roja

1989 Movie
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Engirunthalum Vazhga

1985 Movie
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Mudhalvan

1999 Movie
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Marudhamalai

2007 Movie
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Baasha

1995 Movie
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Kasthuri Maan

2005 Movie
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Alai

2003 Movie
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Thirumalai

2003 Movie
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Kannukkul Nilavu

2000 Movie
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Mugavari

2000 Movie
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Red

2002 Movie
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Arasatchi

2004 Movie
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Yaaradi Nee Mohini

2008 Movie
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Run

2002 Movie
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Mass

2004 Movie
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Sivappathigaram

2006 Movie
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Captain

1994 Movie
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Udhaya Neram

2011 Movie
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Nadodi Mannan

1995 Movie
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Narasimha

2001 Movie
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Vallarasu

2000 Movie
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Love Today

1997 Movie
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Selva

1996 Movie
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Nilaave Vaa

1998 Movie
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Ullasam

1997 Movie
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Iniyavale

1998 Movie
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Pelli Kani Prasad

2003 Movie
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Kadhalan

1994 Movie
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Roja Koottam

2002 Movie
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Shiva

1990 Movie
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Azaad

2000 Movie
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Izzatdaar

1990 Movie
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Anjali

1990 Movie
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Chaitanya

1991 Movie
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Prathyartha

1999 Movie
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Aranmanai Kaavalan

1994 Movie
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Konjum Kili

1993 Movie
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Shock

2004 Movie
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Thotta Chinungi

1995 Movie
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Endrendrum Kadhal

1999 Movie
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Poo Parikka Varugirom

1999 Movie
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Uyirile Kalanthathu

2000 Movie
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Dost

2001 Movie
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Amarkalam

1999 Movie
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Hitler

1998 Movie
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Rugma

1983 Movie
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Soorya Manasam

1992 Movie
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Kizhakkan Pathrose

1992 Movie
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Rudranetra

1989 Movie
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Lankeshwarudu

1989 Movie
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Jebu Donga

1987 Movie
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Pasivadi Pranam

1987 Movie
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Puriyaadha Pudhir

1990 Movie
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Birth

2004 Movie
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Evadaithe Nakenti

2007 Movie
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Paasamalargal

1994 Movie
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Anjaneya

2003 Movie
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Jana

2004 Movie
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Naani

2004 Movie
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Johnny

2003 Movie
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Maanthrikam

1995 Movie
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Seema Simham

2002 Movie
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Iraniyan

1999 Movie
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Michael Raj

1987 Movie
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Idhu Unga Kudumbam

1989 Movie
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Dhool Parakuthu

1993 Movie
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Poonthottam

1998 Movie
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Kootu Puzhukkal

1987 Movie
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Megam Karuththirukku

1987 Movie
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Kadhal Virus

2002 Movie
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Durgi

2004 Movie
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Bala

2002 Movie
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Suswagatham

1998 Movie
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Surya Vs Surya

2015 Movie
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Ratchagan

1997 Movie
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Suriya Paarvai

1999 Movie
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The Ghost

2022 Movie
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Makkal En Pakkam

1987 Movie
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Maaran

2002 Movie
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Majunu

2001 Movie
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Good Luck

2000 Movie
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Star

2001 Movie
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Parthen Rasithen

2000 Movie
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Siva

1989 Movie
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Naaga

2003 Movie
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Kakka

1982 Movie
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Addeham Enna Iddeham

1993 Movie
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Sudhandhiram

2000 Movie
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En Swasa Kaatre

1999 Movie
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Ezhavathu Manithan

1982 Movie
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Ashoka

2008 Movie
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Alaudin

2003 Movie
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Rakshak

1996 Movie
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Siva

1989 Movie
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Lal Baadshah

1999 Movie
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Poovizhi Vasalile

1987 Movie
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Vyooham

1990 Movie
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University

2002 Movie
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Irandil Ondru

1988 Movie
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Abhimanyu

1997 Movie
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Thozhar Pandian

1994 Movie
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Veera Padhakkam

1994 Movie
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En Kanavar

1989 Movie
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Uyarndhavan

1992 Movie
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Puyal Paadum Pattu

1987 Movie
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Ellam Avan Seyal

2008 Movie
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Pudhiya Mugam

1993 Movie
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Anaganaga Oka Roju

1997 Movie
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Arul tharum Ayyappan

1987 Movie
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Mr. Bharath

1986 Movie
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Muthu

1995 Movie
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Thiyagu

1990 Movie
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Ullam

2012 Movie
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Kaliyugam

1988 Movie
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Maatho Pettukoku

1995 Movie
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Dhaya

2002 Movie
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Vasanthame Varuga

1983 Movie
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Aahaa..!

1997 Movie
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Kolangal

1995 Movie
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Peter Scott

1995 Movie
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Aahaa..!

1998 Movie
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Kavalan Avan Kovalan

1987 Movie
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Aatadista

2008 Movie
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Asadhyulu

1992 Movie
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Bobby

2002 Movie