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.
Filmography · 122
Arunachalam
1997 · Vishwanath
Uyarndhavan
1992
Sivaji: The Boss
2007 · Dr. Chezhian
En Kanavar
1989
Irandil Ondru
1988
Ellam Avan Seyal
2008 · Jagadeeswaran IPS from...
Aahaa..!
1997 · Raghu
Manithan
1987
Thaimel Aanai
1988
Mudhalvan
1999 · Chief Minister Arangan...
Ratchagan
1997 · Gnaneshwar
Prathyartha
1999 · Robert
Pudhiya Mugam
1993 · A Terrorist
Star
2001 · Dhanushkodi
Naaga
2003 · Krishnamurthy
Nerrukku Ner
1997 · Raghu
Muthu
1995 · Rajasekharan
Daivathinte Vikrithikal
1992 · Alphonso
Kandukondain Kandukondain
2000 · Boss
Mr. Bharath
1986 · Michael
Siva
1989 · John
Ullasam
1997 · JK
Suriya Paarvai
1999
University
2002 · Tamilselvan
En Swasa Kaatre
1999 · Paneer
Arul tharum Ayyappan
1987
Vyooham
1990 · Tony Lewis
Asura
2001 · Tulasi
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008 · Vasu's Father
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
1988
Veera Padhakkam
1994 · Vadivelu
Uyirile Kalanthathu
2000 · Raghu
Lankeshwarudu
1989
Alai
2003
Puriyaadha Pudhir
1990
Soorya Manasam
1992
Thozhar Pandian
1994
Baasha
1995 · Mark Anthony
The Ghost
2022 · Ashok Nair (Archive Fo...
Shiva
1990 · Bhavani
Selva
1996 · Varatharajan
Kaadhalan
1994 · Mallikarjuna
Thotta Chinungi
1995 · Gopla
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
1998 · Chidambaram
Vallarasu
2000 · DGP Jagannathan
Lal Baadshah
1999 · Vikram Singh / Vicky B...
Mass
2004 · Satya
En Bommukutty Ammavukku
1988 · Alex
Anjaneya
2003 · Venketeaswaran
Sachein
2005 · Gowtham
Durgi
2004 · Jayadev (JD)
Pasivadi Pranam
1987 · Chakravarthy
Naani
2004 · Scientist
Dosth
2001 · Raghu
Izzatdaar
1990 · Indrajeet Sabharwal
Sudhandhiram
2000 · Raghu
Red
2002 · Sethupathy
Anjali
1990 · Shekar
Thirumalai
2003 · Artist
Johnny
2003 · Ravishankar Damle
Good Luck
2000 · Chandra Mohan
Rakshak
1996 · Raghu
Poovizhi Vasalile
1987 · Anand
Kannukkul Nilavu
2000 · Dr.Rajasekhar
Maanthrikam
1995 · Dr. Abdul Rahman
Marudhamalai
2007
Bheema
2008 · Periyavar
Arasatchi
2004 · Advocate Ashok Mehta
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
1986 · Chidambaram
Deepavali
2007 · Doctor (Cameo appearan...
Siva
1989 · Bhavani
Sivappathigaram
2006 · Elango
Azad
2000 · Deva / CBI Officer Vis...
Narasimha
2001 · General Raana
Kizhakkan Pathrose
1992
Maaran
2002 · Sudhandhiram
Thiyagu
1990 · Thiyagu
Amarkalam
1999 · Tulasi Das
Kavalan Avan Kovalan
1987
Aahaa..!
1998 · Raghuram
Addeham Enna Iddeham
1993
Jebu Donga
1987
Suswagatham
1998
Seema Simham
2002
Rudranetra
1989
Hitler
1998 · Ankush Roy
Peter Scott
1995 · Leo Fernandez
Endrendrum Kadhal
1999 · Shekher
Raja Chinna Roja
1989 · Bhaskar
Surya Vs Surya
2015 · Surya's Father (Archiv...
Paasamalargal
1994
Love Today
1997
Chaitanya
1991
Jana
2004 · Jana's father
Anaganaga Oka Roju
1997 · Police Officer Raghu
Mugavari
2000 · Shiva
Makkal En Pakkam
1987
Kadhal Virus
2002
Run
2002 · Shiva's Brother in Law
Maatho Pettukoku
1995 · Bhavani
Captain
1994 · Kannappa Rao / Kannayi...
Nilaave Vaa
1998 · Siva
Bala
2002 · Jeyamani
Aranmanai Kaavalan
1994 · Duraipandi
Ullam
2012
Kakka
1982
Roja Koottam
2002
Birth
2004
Parthen Rasithen
2000
அசோகா
2008 · Huzoor
Kolangal
1995
Pelli Kani Prasad
2003
Poo Parikka Varugirom
1999 · Ranganathan
Dhaya
2002
Kalavida
1997
Aatadista
2008 · Raghunath
I Love You Da
2002 · Rajkishore
Circle Inspector
1996
Mandhira Punnagai
1986 · Dhairiyaraj
Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
1983
laati
1992 · Avinash
Majunu
2001 · Gajapathy