
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.
151 acting credits
Acting · 151

Muthu
1995

Kandukondain Kandukondain
2000

Sivaji: The Boss
2007

Arunachalam
1997

Kaadhalan
1994

Sachein
2005

Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008

Mudhalvan
1999

Mass
2004

Shiva
1990

Mugavari
2000

Anjali
1990

Bheema
2008

Red
2002

Jana
2004

The Ghost
2022

Naani
2004

Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
1986

Vallarasu
2000

Thotta Chinungi
1995

Johnny
2003

Raja Chinna Roja
1989

Dosth
2001

Baasha
1995

Aahaa..!
1997

Poovizhi Vasalile
1987

Izzatdaar
1990

Parthen Rasithen
2000

Deepavali
2007

Lal Baadshah
1999

Siva
1989

Nilaave Vaa
1998

Majunu
2001

Captain
1994
Oorkavalan
1987

Kalavida
1997
Evadaithe Nakenti
2007

Kakka
1982
Asadhyulu
1992

Azad
2000

Thirumalai
2003

Arasatchi
2004

Ullam
2012

Durgi
2004

Hitler
1998

Anjaneya
2003

Uyirile Kalanthathu
2000

Mandhira Punnagai
1986

Ellam Avan Seyal
2008

Maaran
2002

Rakshak
1996
Iraniyan
1999

Nerrukku Ner
1997

Kavalan Avan Kovalan
1987
Kaliyugam
1988

En Swasa Kaatre
1999

Suswagatham
1998

Poo Parikka Varugirom
1999
Ezhavathu Manithan
1982

Dhaya
2002

Sudhandhiram
2000

Aatadista
2008

Kannukkul Nilavu
2000
En Vazhi Thani Vazhi
1988

Alai
2003

Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
1988

Amarkalam
1999
Michael Raj
1987

Sivappathigaram
2006

Surya Vs Surya
2015

Circle Inspector
1996
Vasanthame Varuga
1983

Kolangal
1995

Addeham Enna Iddeham
1993

Ratchagan
1997

Rudranetra
1989

Endrendrum Kadhal
1999
Nadodi Mannan
1995

Ullasam
1997

Marudhamalai
2007

Pasivadi Pranam
1987

University
2002

Seema Simham
2002
Alaudin
2003
Iniyavale
1998

Naaga
2003
Kavithai Paada Neramillai
1987

Good Luck
2000

Chaitanya
1991
Konjum Kili
1993

Makkal En Pakkam
1987
Udhaya Neram
2011

Mr. Bharath
1986

Aranmanai Kaavalan
1994

Birth
2004

Run
2002

Selva
1996

Prathyartha
1999

Paasamalargal
1994

Narasimha
2001

Siva
1989

Star
2001

Suriya Paarvai
1999

Peter Scott
1995

Daivathinte Vikrithikal
1992

laati
1992

Maanthrikam
1995
Bobby
2002

Aahaa..!
1998

Pudhiya Mugam
1993

Pelli Kani Prasad
2003

Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
1983

Asura
2001

Vyooham
1990

Maatho Pettukoku
1995

Bala
2002

Veera Padhakkam
1994
Abhimanyu
1997
Engirunthalum Vazhga
1985

Anaganaga Oka Roju
1997

En Bommukutty Ammavukku
1988

Puriyaadha Pudhir
1990

Roja Koottam
2002
Thozhar Pandian
1994
Dhool Parakuthu
1993

Soorya Manasam
1992

அசோகா
2008

Kizhakkan Pathrose
1992
Megam Karuththirukku
1987
Poonthottam
1998

Kadhal Virus
2002

Love Today
1997
Pagalil Pournami
1990

Manithan
1987

Thaimel Aanai
1988

Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
1998
Kai Naattu
1988

Thiyagu
1990

Lankeshwarudu
1989
Kasthuri Maan
2005
Rugma
1983
Kootu Puzhukkal
1987

Arul tharum Ayyappan
1987

Irandil Ondru
1988

Jebu Donga
1987
Puyal Paadum Pattu
1987

En Kanavar
1989

Uyarndhavan
1992
Kuttravaali
1989
Idhu Unga Kudumbam
1989

I Love You Da
2002