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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
December 11, 1958
Died
March 19, 2008
Place of Birth
Kollengode, Kerala, India
Also Known As
- Raguvaran
Raghuvaran
1.1 Popularity
Biography
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
4.6
Ashok Nair (Archive Footage)
The Ghost
2022
6.1
Surya's Father (Archive Footage)
Surya Vs Surya
2015
🎬
0.0
Ullam
2012
🎬
0.0
Udhaya Neram
2011
7.0
Jagadeeswaran IPS from CBI
Ellam Avan Seyal
2008
7.0
Vasu's Father
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008
4.9
Raghunath
Aatadista
2008
0.0
Huzoor
அசோகா
2008
5.5
Periyavar
Bheema
2008
5.0
Marudhamalai
2007
Credits
The Ghost
as Ashok Nair (Archive Footage)
2022
4.6
Surya Vs Surya
as Surya's Father (Archive Footage)
2015
6.1
🎬
Ullam
2012
0.0
🎬
Udhaya Neram
2011
0.0
Ellam Avan Seyal
as Jagadeeswaran IPS from CBI
2008
7.0
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
as Vasu's Father
2008
7.0
Aatadista
as Raghunath
2008
4.9
அசோகா
as Huzoor
2008
0.0
Bheema
as Periyavar
2008
5.5
Marudhamalai
2007
5.0
Sivaji: The Boss
as Dr. Chezhian
2007
7.0
Deepavali
as Doctor (Cameo appearance)
2007
5.1
🎬
Evadaithe Nakenti
2007
0.0
Sivappathigaram
as Elango
2006
4.7
🎬
Kasthuri Maan
2005
0.0
Sachein
as Gowtham
2005
6.4
Mass
as Satya
2004
6.1
Birth
2004
0.0
Arasatchi
as Advocate Ashok Mehta
2004
6.0
Naani
as Scientist
2004
5.5
Shock
2004
4.0
Durgi
as Jayadev (JD)
2004
0.0
Jana
as Jana's father
2004
4.4
Thirumalai
as Artist
2003
5.9
🎬
Alaudin
as Gangadhar
2003
5.0
Alai
2003
4.5
Anjaneya
as Venketeaswaran
2003
2.5
Johnny
as Ravishankar Damle
2003
5.0
Pelli Kani Prasad
2003
0.0
Naaga
as Krishnamurthy
2003
3.5
Kadhal Virus
2002
0.0
Bala
as Jeyamani
2002
2.0
🎬
Bobby
as KR
2002
3.0
University
as Tamilselvan
2002
0.0
Maaran
2002
5.5
Run
as Shiva's Brother in Law
2002
6.8
Red
as Sethupathy
2002
5.1
Roja Koottam
2002
4.6
Dhaya
2002
0.0
Seema Simham
2002
4.5
Majunu
as Gajapathy
2001
5.8
Star
2001
5.0
Narasimha
as General Raana
2001
5.1
Dost
as Raghu
2001
3.0
Azad
as Deva / CBI Officer Vishwanath / Harkat Ul Ansari Dawood
2000
5.8
Uyirile Kalanthathu
as Raghu
2000
4.4
Parthen Rasithen
2000
7.0
Kandukondain Kandukondain
as Boss
2000
6.9
Vallarasu
as DGP Jagannathan
2000
5.7
Sudhandhiram
2000
5.0
🎬
Good Luck
2000
7.0
Mugavari
as Shiva
2000
6.6
Kannukkul Nilavu
as Dr.Rajasekhar
2000
6.2
🎬
Iraniyan
as Aande
1999
0.0
Mudhalvan
as Chief Minister Aranganathan
1999
6.9
Poo Parikka Varugirom
as Ranganathan
1999
0.0
Amarkalam
as Tulasi Das
1999
6.6
Lal Baadshah
as Vikram Singh / Vicky Baadshah
1999
5.5
Endrendrum Kadhal
as Shekher
1999
6.5
En Swasa Kaatre
as Paneer
1999
5.0
Suriya Paarvai
1999
4.0
Prathyartha
as Robert
1999
5.2
Aahaa..!
as Raghuram
1998
0.0
Nilaave Vaa
as Siva
1998
6.0
🎬
Poonthottam
1998
0.0
🎬
Iniyavale
1998
0.0
Hitler
as Ankush Roy
1998
10.0
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
1998
0.0
Suswagatham
1998
5.3
Ratchagan
as Gnaneshwar
1997
7.4
🎬
Abhimanyu
as Masilamani
1997
0.0
Nerrukku Ner
as Raghu
1997
6.0
Aahaa..!
as Raghu
1997
5.5
Ullasam
as GK
1997
5.5
Love Today
1997
5.0
Arunachalam
as Vishwanath
1997
7.3
Anaganaga Oka Roju
as Police Officer Raghu
1997
7.2
Kalavida
1997
0.0
Selva
as Varatharajan
1996
0.0
Rakshak
as Raghu
1996
5.6
Circle Inspector
1996
0.0
Thotta Chinungi
as Gopla
1995
0.0
Muthu
as Rajasekharan
1995
7.0
Kolangal
1995
0.0
🎬
Nadodi Mannan
1995
0.0
Maatho Pettukoku
as Bhavani
1995
0.0
Maanthrikam
as Dr. Abdul Rahman
1995
4.8
Peter Scott
as Leo Fernandez
1995
0.0
Baasha
as Mark Anthony
1995
7.6
🎬
Veera Padhakkam
1994
0.0
Kaadhalan
as Mallikarjuna
1994
6.6
🎬
Thozhar Pandian
1994
0.0
🎬
Captain
as Kannappa Rao / Kannayiram
1994
0.0
Aranmanai Kaavalan
as Duraipandi
1994
0.0
Paasamalargal
1994
0.0
Addeham Enna Iddeham
1993
0.0
🎬
Dhool Parakuthu
1993
0.0
🎬
Konjum Kili
1993
0.0
Pudhiya Mugam
as A Terrorist
1993
6.0
laati
as Avinash
1992
0.0
Kizhakkan Pathrose
1992
5.1
🎬
Asadhyulu
1992
0.0
Daivathinte Vikrithikal
as Alphonso
1992
0.0
Uyarndhavan
1992
0.0
Soorya Manasam
1992
7.0
Chaitanya
1991
7.0
Shiva
as Bhavani
1990
6.5
Vyooham
as Tony Lewis
1990
6.0
🎬
Puriyaadha Pudhir
1990
8.0
Anjali
as Shekar
1990
7.1
🎬
Pagalil Pournami
1990
0.0
Izzatdaar
as Indrajeet Sabharwal
1990
4.0
Thiyagu
as Thiyagu
1990
0.0
En Kanavar
1989
0.0
Lankeshwarudu
1989
0.0
Siva
as Bhavani
1989
6.4
Raja Chinna Roja
as Bhaskar
1989
6.6
🎬
Idhu Unga Kudumbam
1989
0.0
Rudranetra
1989
6.0
Siva
as John
1989
5.0
🎬
Kaliyugam
1988
0.0
🎬
Kai Naattu
1988
0.0
En Bommukutty Ammavukku
1988
6.3
🎬
Thaimel Aanai
1988
6.0
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
1988
7.0
Irandil Ondru
1988
0.0
🎬
En Vazhi Thani Vazhi
as Advocate Raja
1988
0.0
Jebu Donga
1987
6.0
Arul tharum Ayyappan
1987
0.0
🎬
Oorkavalan
as Rajadurai
1987
5.2
Pasivadi Pranam
as Chakravarthy
1987
7.6
🎬
Megam Karuththirukku
1987
0.0
🎬
Kootu Puzhukkal
1987
0.0
🎬
Michael Raj
1987
0.0
🎬
Kavalan Avan Kovalan
1987
0.0
Manithan
1987
5.5
Makkal En Pakkam
1987
6.0
🎬
Puyal Paadum Pattu
1987
0.0
Poovizhi Vasalile
as Anand
1987
8.0
🎬
Kavithai Paada Neramillai
1987
0.0
🎬
Mandhira Punnagai
as Dhairiyaraj
1986
0.0
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
as Chidambaram, the eldest son
1986
7.0
Mr. Bharath
as Michael
1986
7.1
🎬
Engirunthalum Vazhga
1985
0.0
🎬
Rugma
as Joseph
1983
0.0
🎬
Vasanthame Varuga
1983
0.0
Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
1983
0.0
Kakka
1982
0.0
🎬
Ezhavathu Manithan
as Anand
1982
0.0