
Raghuvaran
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1958-12-11
Day of Death
2008-03-19 (49 years old)
Place of Birth
Kollengode, Kerala, India
Raghuvaran
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.
Acting
(2022)
The Ghost
as Ashok Nair (Archive Footage)
(2015)
Surya Vs Surya
as Surya's Father (Archive Footage)
(2012)
(2011)
(2008)
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
as Vasu's Father
(2008)
Bheema
as Periyavar
(2008)
Aatadista
as Raghunath
(2008)
Ellam Avan Seyal
as Jagadeeswaran IPS from CBI
(2008)
Ashoka
as Huzoor
(2007)
Sivaji: The Boss
as Dr. Chezhian
(2007)
Deepavali
as Doctor (Cameo appearance)
(2007)
(2007)
(2006)
Sivappathigaram
as Elango
(2005)
Sachein
as Gowtham
(2005)
(2004)
Jana
as Jana's father
(2004)
Mass
as Satya
(2004)
Naani
as Scientist
(2004)
Arasatchi
as Advocate Ashok Mehta
(2004)
Durgi
as Jayadev (JD)
(2004)
(2004)
(2003)
Anjaneya
as Venketeaswaran
(2003)
Johnny
as Ravishankar Damle
(2003)
(2003)
Thirumalai
as Artist
(2003)
Naaga
as Krishnamurthy
(2003)
(2003)
Alaudin
as Gangadhar
(2002)
(2002)
Red
as Sethupathy
(2002)
Bobby
as KR
(2002)
(2002)
Run
as Shiva's Brother in Law
(2002)
(2002)
Bala
as Jeyamani
(2002)
(2002)
(2002)
University
as Tamilselvan
(2001)
Majunu
as Gajapathy
(2001)
Narasimha
as General Raana
(2001)
Dost
as Raghu
(2001)
(2000)
Azaad
as Deva / CBI Officer Vishwanath / Harkat Ul Ansari Dawood
(2000)
Kandukondain Kandukondain
as Boss
(2000)
Mugavari
as Shiva
(2000)
Kannukkul Nilavu
as Dr.Rajasekhar
(2000)
Vallarasu
as DGP Jagannathan
(2000)
(2000)
(2000)
(2000)
Uyirile Kalanthathu
as Raghu
(1999)
Mudhalvan
as Chief Minister Aranganathan
(1999)
Amarkalam
as Tulasi Das
(1999)
Lal Baadshah
as Vikram Singh / Vicky Baadshah
(1999)
Iraniyan
as Aande
(1999)
En Swasa Kaatre
as Paneer
(1999)
Endrendrum Kadhal
as Shekher
(1999)
(1999)
Poo Parikka Varugirom
as Ranganathan
(1999)
Prathyartha
as Robert
(1998)
Aahaa..!
as Raghuram
(1998)
Hitler
as Ankush Roy
(1998)
(1998)
(1998)
(1998)
Nilaave Vaa
as Siva
(1998)
(1997)
Arunachalam
as Vishvanath
(1997)
Ullasam
as GK
(1997)
Ratchagan
as Gnaneshwar
(1997)
(1997)
Nerrukku Ner
as Raghu
(1997)
(1997)
Aahaa..!
as Raghu
(1997)
Abhimanyu
as Masilamani
(1997)
Anaganaga Oka Roju
as Police Officer Raghu
(1996)
Rakshak
as Raghu
(1996)
Selva
as Varatharajan
(1995)
Muthu
as Rajasekhar
(1995)
Baasha
as Mark Anthony
(1995)
Thotta Chinungi
as Gopla
(1995)
Maanthrikam
as Dr. Abdul Rahman
(1995)
(1995)
(1995)
Maatho Pettukoku
as Bhavani
(1995)
Peter Scott
as Leo Fernandez
(1994)
Kaadhalan
as Mallikarjuna
(1994)
Captain
as Kannappa Rao / Kannayiram
(1994)
(1994)
(1994)
Aranmanai Kaavalan
as Duraipandi
(1994)
(1993)
Pudhiya Mugam
as A Terrorist
(1993)
(1993)
(1993)
(1992)
(1992)
(1992)
(1992)
(1992)
Daivathinte Vikrithikal
as Alphonso
(1992)
laati
as Avinash
(1991)
(1990)
Shiva
as Bhavani
(1990)
Anjali
as Shekar
(1990)
Izzatdaar
as Indrajeet Sabharwal
(1990)
(1990)
Vyooham
as Tony Lewis
(1990)
(1990)
Thiyagu
as Thiyagu
(1989)
Siva
as Bhavani
(1989)
Raja Chinna Roja
as Bhaskar, a friend of Raja who uses him to cheat his rich uncle
(1989)
(1989)
Siva
as John
(1989)
(1989)
(1989)
(1988)
(1988)
(1988)
(1988)
(1988)
En Vazhi Thani Vazhi
as Advocate Raja
(1988)
(1988)
(1987)
Poovizhi Vasalile
as Anand
(1987)
(1987)
Oorkavalan
as Rajadurai
(1987)
(1987)
Pasivadi Pranam
as Chakravarthy
(1987)
(1987)
(1987)
(1987)
(1987)
(1987)
(1987)
(1987)
(1986)
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
as Chidambaram, the eldest son
(1986)
Mr. Bharath
as Michael
(1986)
Mandhira Punnagai
as Dhairiyaraj
(1985)
(1983)
Rugma
as Joseph
(1983)
(1983)
(1982)
(1982)
Ezhavathu Manithan
as Anand