Ravichandran (Tamil actor)

Ravichandran (d. 25 July 2011) was a Malaysian Indian actor who played lead hero roles in Tamil films from 1964 to 1979. He has also acted in supporting roles from 1986, and directed a few films.[1][2]

Ravichandran
Born
B.S. Raman

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Died25 Jul 2011
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationActor, director, Agriculturist
Years active1964–2011
Spouse(s)Vimala
Sheela (divorced)
ChildrenHamsavardhan(Actor),
George Vishnu(Actor),
Lavanya Sriram,
S.r.Balaji(businessman)(died 13th may 2018)

He was given the title of "Kalaingnar Thilagham" in many of the on-screen credits of films starring him in the lead role. He was also called "Puratchi Kalaignar" (Refer: Anandha Bairavi Tamil Movie Title Scene). Before entering cinema, during his studies in Trichy, he has acted in two dramas, namely, AanaiyidungalAnna and Udhaya Suriyan. After entering cinema, he has acted in two dramas, namely, Mapplley Yen Magalaik Kadhali and That Man from Poonthamallee. In the drama That man from Poonthamallee, he performed in a double role and Thirumuruga Kirupanandha Variyar, who presided over the drama in Vellore, has appreciated and awarded him the title "Nadaga Sigamani". He has also acted in a TV serial, namely, GEE Boom Ba in 1986. He has also made a Guest Role in a Hindi Movie "Nanha Farishta" with Vennira Aadai Nirmala. His dance performance in "Nanha Farista" was super and excellent. During his tenure of acting, his fans, journalists and movie-directors/producers have given many titles, viz., Kalai Ulaga Ilavarasar, Kalai Nilavu, Romantic Hero, Velli Vizha Kathanayagan, Vannap Pada Nayagan, Evergreen Hero, Chinna MGR, Kalaignar Thilagam, Style King, Stunt Man an, Bhagdath Perazhagan, Kalai Chelvan, Pudhumai Thilagam etc. He was very affectionate with his fans.

Life

Ravichandran is a Tamil, born B.S. Raman in Kuala Lumpur, capital of the Federated Malay States. He moved to Tiruchirappalli, India in 1951, and studied at the St. Joseph's College.[3] He was married twice; he first married Vimala, with whom he has a daughter, Lavanya, and two sons, Balaji and Hamsavardhan. Thereafter, he married Malayalam actress Sheela, and had a son George. After his divorce with the latter he got back to his first wife. His sons Hamsavardhan and George also took up acting as a career, with Hamsavardhan starring in the film Manthiran, directed by Ravichandran himself. Lavanya is married and has two daughters. His granddaughter Tanya Ravichandran debuted through Balle Vellaiyathevaa, playing alongside M. Sasikumar, Well known for her role in Karuppan a romantic action comedy film, in which she is playing alongside Vijay Sethupathi

Filmography
YearFilmRoleNotes
1964Kaadhalikka NeramillaiAshokDebut film
1965Idhayak Kamalam
1965Kalyana Mandapam
1966Motor Sundaram Pillai
1966Kumari PennKanthan
1966Thedi Vandha Thirumagal
1966Enga Pappa
1966Naam Moovar
1966Gowri Kalyanam
1966Madras to PondicherryBhaskar
1967Thanga Thambi
1967Magaraasi
1967Adhey KangalBhaskar
1967Valibha Virundhu
1967Maadi Veettu MappilaiSomu
1967Ethirigal JakkirathaiDr. Baskar
1967Ninaivil NindravalPrakash
1967Naan
1968Panakkara PillaiRavi
Chandran
1968Nimirndhu Nil
1968Andru Kanda MugamRajendranIn This Film He has got the title 'Kalai Selvam'
1968MoondrezhuthuMaran
1968Selviyin Selvan
1968Sathiyam Thavaradhey
1968Delhi MapillaiRãjã
1968Neeyum Naanum
1968Naalum Therindhavan25th Film
1969Odum Nadhi
1969Singapore Seeman
1969Chella Penn
1970Jeevanadi
1970Yaen?
1970Kadhal Jothi
1970Snegithi
1970Kaaviya ThalaiviArun
1970MalathiAnandhan
1971Nangu SuvargalRavi
1971Justice ViswanathanGopinathan
1971SabathamPrakash
1971Uttharavindri Ulle VaaRavi
1971Meendum VazhvenRaju
1971Thulli Odum Pullimaan
1971VimochanasamaramMalayalam film
1971Pattondru Ketten
1971Poi Sollathey
1971AgnimrigamVijayanMalayalam film
1972AromalunniKannappanunni
Chandrappan		Malayalam film
1972OmanaBabyMalayalam film
1972Ellai Kodu
1972Puguntha Veedu
1972SakthiMalayalam film
1973Manjal Kungumam
1973Valli Deivanai50th Film
1973Veettukku Vandha Marumagal
1973Baghdad PerazhagiAbdullah
1974Pathu Madha BandhamGuest Appearance
1974Appa Amma
1974Roshakkari
1974MagalukkagaGuest Appearance
1974Avalukku Nigar Avale
1974Sorgathil Thirumanam
1974Akkarai Pachai
1974Pudhiya Manidhan
1975Amudha
1975Engalukkum Kadhal Varum75th Film
1975Thai Veetu Seedhanam
1975Avalukku Aayiram Kangal
1976Varaprasadham
1976Janaki sabatham
1977Nee Vaazha Vendum
1978Iravu 12 Mani
1979Neeya?Ravi
1979Kavari Maan
1979SikharangalMalayalam film
1980Bombay Mail 109
1985Sugamana Raagangal
1986Amman Kovil KizhakaleKanmani's father
1986Oomai VizhigalP.R.K
1986Murattuk KarangalMuthu
1987Neethikku Thandanai
1987Ninaive Oru Sangeetham
1987Sattam Oru VilayaattuDCP Needhi Manikkam
1987Ivargal Varungala Thoongal
1988Guru SishyanRajamanickam
1988Therkathi Kallan
1989Raja Chinna Roja
1989Sattathin Thirappu VizhaaEthiraj
1989Oru Thottil Sabadham
1989Chinnappadass
1990Paattukku Naan Adimai
1990Naanum Indha Ooruthan
1991Manitha Jaathi
1992Sevagan
1993Pudhiya Mugam
1994En RajangamKodandam
1995KarnaArjun's father
1997Arunachalam
1999Maanaseega KadhalAlso director
2002Pammal K. Sambandam
2002Ramana
2003Thennavan
2003Indru Mudhal
2003TagoreJudgeTelugu film
2004ThendralSingara Velu Nayagar
2005Manthiran100th Film

Also director

2006Adaikalam
2009Kanden Kadhalai
2011Aadu Puli
2020PettaAbdul MarakayarPhoto only

References
  1. S. R. Ashok Kumar (25 November 2005). "Actor Ravichandran's directorial venture". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
  2. "Ravichandran on how he got into Tamil films". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 22 December 2005.
  3. https://archive.org/details/dli.bengal.10689.12014/page/n153/mode/2up?q=film
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