
Raghuvaran
Known for Acting · 151 credits
- Born
- 1958-12-11
- Died
- 2008-03-19
- Place of birth
- Kollengode, Kerala, India
- Also known as
- Raguvaran
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.
Known For
Movies (151)
Vasanthame Varuga
1983

Muthu
1995
as Rajasekharan

Arunachalam
1997
as Vishwanath

Kandukondain Kandukondain
2000
as Boss

Sivaji: The Boss
2007
as Dr. Chezhian
Kaliyugam
1988

Azad
2000
as Deva / CBI Officer Vishwanath / Harkat Ul Ansari Dawood

Jana
2004
as Jana's father
Konjum Kili
1993

Mudhalvan
1999
as Chief Minister Aranganathan

Lal Baadshah
1999
as Vikram Singh / Vicky Baadshah

The Ghost
2022
as Ashok Nair (Archive Footage)

Kaadhalan
1994
as Mallikarjuna
Idhu Unga Kudumbam
1989

Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008
as Vasu's Father

Naaga
2003
as Krishnamurthy

Maatho Pettukoku
1995
as Bhavani

Mr. Bharath
1986
as Michael

Circle Inspector
1996

Naani
2004
as Scientist

Rakshak
1996
as Raghu

Sudhandhiram
2000
as Raghu

Baasha
1995
as Mark Anthony

University
2002
as Tamilselvan

Shiva
1990
as Bhavani

Siva
1989
as Bhavani

En Swasa Kaatre
1999
as Paneer

Veera Padhakkam
1994
as Vadivelu

Ratchagan
1997
as Gnaneshwar
Iraniyan
1999
as Aande

Durgi
2004
as Jayadev (JD)

Amarkalam
1999
as Tulasi Das

Vyooham
1990
as Tony Lewis

Daivathinte Vikrithikal
1992
as Alphonso

Uyirile Kalanthathu
2000
as Raghu

Sivappathigaram
2006
as Elango

Kavalan Avan Kovalan
1987

Poovizhi Vasalile
1987
as Anand

Star
2001

Aahaa..!
1997
as Raghu

Roja Koottam
2002

Red
2002
as Sethupathy

Siva
1989
as John

Dosth
2001
as Raghu

Manithan
1987

Anjaneya
2003
as Venketeaswaran

En Kanavar
1989

Vallarasu
2000
as DGP Jagannathan

Suriya Paarvai
1999

Aatadista
2008
as Raghunath

Ellam Avan Seyal
2008
as Jagadeeswaran IPS from CBI

Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
1986
as Chidambaram, the eldest son

Arasatchi
2004
as Advocate Ashok Mehta

Thiyagu
1990
as Thiyagu

Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
1988

Selva
1996
as Varatharajan

Anjali
1990
as Shekar

Soorya Manasam
1992

Thaimel Aanai
1988
Abhimanyu
1997
as Masilamani

Johnny
2003
as Ravishankar Damle

Ullasam
1997
as JK

Sachein
2005
as Gowtham

Alai
2003

Marudhamalai
2007
Bobby
2002
as KR

Parthen Rasithen
2000

Surya Vs Surya
2015
as Surya's Father (Archive Footage)

Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
1998
as Chidambaram

Endrendrum Kadhal
1999
as Shekher

Mandhira Punnagai
1986
as Dhairiyaraj

Puriyaadha Pudhir
1990

Mugavari
2000
as Shiva

Mass
2004
as Satya

Run
2002
as Shiva's Brother in Law

Maaran
2002
as Sudhandhiram
Kasthuri Maan
2005

Nerrukku Ner
1997
as Raghu

Narasimha
2001
as General Raana

Makkal En Pakkam
1987

Raja Chinna Roja
1989
as Bhaskar

Rudranetra
1989

Anaganaga Oka Roju
1997
as Police Officer Raghu

En Bommukutty Ammavukku
1988

Prathyartha
1999
as Robert
Oorkavalan
1987
as Rajadurai
Asadhyulu
1992

Pudhiya Mugam
1993
as A Terrorist

Izzatdaar
1990
as Indrajeet Sabharwal
Nadodi Mannan
1995

Lankeshwarudu
1989

Dhaya
2002

Good Luck
2000

Pasivadi Pranam
1987
as Chakravarthy
Rugma
1983
as Joseph

Kolangal
1995

Bheema
2008
as Periyavar
Puyal Paadum Pattu
1987

Kakka
1982

Deepavali
2007
as Doctor (Cameo appearance)

Aahaa..!
1998
as Raghuram

Addeham Enna Iddeham
1993

Thirumalai
2003
as Artist

Suswagatham
1998

Thotta Chinungi
1995
as Gopla
Udhaya Neram
2011
Evadaithe Nakenti
2007

Love Today
1997

Kadhal Virus
2002

Kalavida
1997
Thozhar Pandian
1994
Michael Raj
1987
as Michael Raj

Jebu Donga
1987
Iniyavale
1998

Hitler
1998
as Ankush Roy

Kannukkul Nilavu
2000
as Dr.Rajasekhar
Kootu Puzhukkal
1987

Captain
1994
as Kannappa Rao / Kannayiram

Paasamalargal
1994
Megam Karuththirukku
1987
About 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 Alphon… With 151 credits spanning from 1982 to 2022, Raghuvaran has appeared in 151 films and 0 TV shows.
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- Vasanthame Varuga (1983)
- Muthu (1995) — as Rajasekharan
- Arunachalam (1997) — as Vishwanath
- Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) — as Boss
- Sivaji: The Boss (2007) — as Dr. Chezhian
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