Raghuvaran
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| Born | December 11, 1948 Kollengode, Palakkad district, Kerala. |
| Died | March 19, 2008 (aged 49) Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Spouse(s) | Rohini (divorced) |
Raghuvaran (December 11, 1958 – March 19, 2008) was an Indian actor who predominantly acted in movies made in South Indian languages.
He became famous for his portrayal of villain roles and character roles in Tamil movies. He has acted in more than 150 movies in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films. The actor had carved a niche for himself with his special style and voice modulation[1] and was considered a natural actor.[citation needed]
He was noted for his role as the protagonist of a Tamil soap opera, "Oru Manidhanin Kadhai" (One Man's Story), about a well-to-do man who becomes an alcoholic and faces the consequences. He got critical acclaims for his role as Father Alphonse in Malayalam movie 'Daivathinte Vikruthikal', directed by Lenin Rajendran and based on a book by M Mukundan with the same title.[2]
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[edit] Personal life
He was Born in Kollengode as part of the Chakkungal Tharavad in Palakkad district, Kerala. He was the Grand Son of Mr. N. Radha Krishna Menon and Late. Smt. Satyavathy Amma and son of Mr Velayudhan and Mrs.Kasturi
He was married to Malayalam actress Rohini and has a son with her, Sai Rishivaran. The couple divorced later.[3]
Raghuvaran’s success as an actor was setback by his addiction to alcohol and drugs. He was in and out of rehabilitation clinics. [4]
[edit] Career
Raghuvaran began as a stage actor and debuted in the 1982 Tamil film Elavathu Manithan (Seventh Man).[5] He bagged several state and Filmfare Awards for his outstanding performances in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu film industries. His role as a father of an Autistic child in Mani Ratnam's Anjali brought him critical acclaim. Another one of his most admired roles came in the movie Basha, in which he played the role of an of an underground don, Marc Antony who opposes Rajnikanth.
[edit] Death
Raghuvaran died on March 19th,2008 in Chennai due to a cardiac arrest. A number of popular actors including Vijay, Vikram, Ajith, Vijayakanth, Surya Sivakumar, Manorama, Sarathkumar, Radhika, Kushboo, Manirathnam, Suhasini, Oorvashi, Sathyaraj and Vivek went to his home, to pay homage. His ex-wife Rohini and his son Rishi were also present. [6]
[edit] Notable films
- Kandaswamy (2008) (posthumous)
- Yaaradi Nee Mohini (April 4, 2008) (posthumous)
- Sila Nerangalil (2008)
- Thodakkam (2008)
- Ashoka (2008)
- Bheema (2008)
- Marudhamalai (2007)
- Sivaji: The Boss (2007)
- Deepavali (2007)
- Evadeithe Nakenti (2007)
- Sivappathigaram (2006)
- Sachein (2005)
- Mass (2004)
- Jana (2004)
- Thirumalai (2003)
- Anjaneya (2003)
- Bala (2002)
- Run (2002)
- Roja Kootam (2002)
- Dosth
- Dhaya
- Bobby (2002)
- Majunu (2001)
- Grahan (2001)
- Aazad (2000)
- Mugavari (2000)
- Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
- Parthen Rasithen (2000)
- Thottachinungi
- Nilavae Vaa (1999)
- En Swaasa Katre (1999)
- Amarkalam (1999)
- Lal Baadshah (1999)
- Mudhalvan (1999)
- Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997)
- Arunachalam (1997)
- Love Today (1997)
- Nerrukku Ner (1997)
- Ratchagan (1997)
- Ullasam
- Suswagatham (1997)
- Rakshak (1996)
- Basha (1995)
- Muthu (1995)
- Kadhalan (1994)
- Puriyaadha Pudhir (1994)
- Daivathinte Vikrithikal (1992)
- Anjali (1990)
- Izzatdaar (1990)
- Samsarum Athu Minsaram (1986)
- Raja Chinna Roja (1989)
- Lankeshwarudu (1989)
- Rudranetra (1989)
- Shiva (1989)
- En Bommukutty Ammavukku (1988)
- Annanagar Mudhal Theru(1988)
- Jebu Donga (1987)
- Pasivadi Pranam (1987)
- Poovizhi Vasalile (1987)
- Micahel Raj (1987)
- Kootu Puzhukkal (1987)
- Makkal En Pakkam (1987)
- Mr. Bharath (1986)
- Odai Nathiyaakirathu (1983)
- Rugma (1983)
- Ezhavathu Manithan (1982)
- Pasivaaadi Praanam(First film in Telugu)
[edit] External links
- Raghuvaran at the Internet Movie Database
- Tributes paid to Raghuvaran, dead at 49
- Raghuvaran Photo Gallery
- Visitors pay homage
[edit] References
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