Acting · Kuala Lumpur, Federated Malay States · Born March 30, 1942
Ravichandran (30 March 1942 – 25 July 2011) was a Malaysian-Tamil film actor who played lead hero roles in Tamil movies from 1964-1979. He has also acted in supporting roles from 1986, and directed a few films. He was given the title of Kalaingnar Thilagham in many of the on-screen credits of films starring him in lead role. He was, also, called "Puratchi Kalaignar" (Refer: "Anandha Bairavi" Tamil Movie Title Scene). Before entering cine-field, during his studies in Trichy, he has acted in two dramas, namely., "AanaiyidungalAnna" and "Udhaya Suriyan". After entering cine-field, 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 double role and Thirumuruga Kirupanandha Variyar, who presided over the drama in Vellore, has appreciated and awarded a title "Nadaga Sigamani". He has, also, acted in a TV Serial namely., GEE boom ba in 1986. During his tenure of acting, his fans, journalists, movie-directors/producers have given many titles, viz., Kalai Ulaga Ilavarasar, Kalai Nilavu, Romantic Hero, Velli Vizha kathanayagan, Vannap Pada Nayagan, Evergreen Hero, Chennai MGR, Kalaignar Thilagam, Style King, Stunt Man an, Bhagdath Perazhagan, Kalai chelvan, Pudhumai Thilagam etc. He was much affectionate with his fans. Nobody could forget his smiling face.
Aadu Puli
2011
as Sabapathy
MovieKanden Kadhalai
2009
as Anjali's Grandfather
Adaikalam
2006
MovieThendral
2004
as Singara Velu Nayagar
MovieThennavan
2003
as Azhagarsamy
MovieRamanaa
2002
as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
MoviePammal K. Sambandam
2002
Maanaseega Kadhal
1999
Annan Thangachi
1999
MovieArunachalam
1997
as Ammayappan
MovieKarnaa
1995
as ACP Deenadhayalan
MovieUzhaippali
1993
as Tamilazhagan's Father
MoviePudhiya Mugam
1993
as Raja Rajeswaran's Sri Lankan Enemy
MovieSevagan
1992
MovieThanthu Vitten Ennai
1991
MovieManitha Jaathi
1991
Paattukku Naan Adimai
1990
MovieChinnappadass
1989
MovieRaja Chinna Roja
1989
as Bhaskar's uncle
Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa
1989
MovieOru Thottil Sabadham
1989
Poruthadhu Podhum
1988
MoviePaasa Paravaigal
1988
as Thirugnanam
Therkathi Kallan
1988
MovieGuru Sishyan
1988
as Rajamanickam
MovieSattam Oru Vilaiyaattu
1987
Ondru Engal Jaathiye
1987
MovieKadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
1987
MoviePaadu Nilave
1987
as Ramanathan
Neethikku Thandanai
1987
MovieOomai Vizhigal
1986
as P.R.K
MovieAmman Kovil Kizhakale
1986
Kettimelam
1985
Thulli Odum Pulliman
1981
as Sastri
MovieSikharangal
1979
MovieKavari Maan
1979
as Anand
MovieNeeya?
1979
as Ravi
MovieJanaki Sabatham
1975
Akkarai Pachchai
1974
MovieBaghdad Perazhagi
1974
Veettukku Vandha Marumagal
1973
as Shankar
Manjal Kungumam
1973
as Raja
MovieSakthi
1972
MovieAromalunni
1972
as Kannappanunni / Chandrappan
Puguntha Veedu
1972
as Sundaram
MovieAgnimrigam
1971
as Vijayan
Meendum Vazhven
1971
as Raju
Sabadham
1971
as Muthu
Nangu Suvargal
1971
MovieUttharavindri Ulle Vaa
1971
as Ravi
Kaviya Thalaivi
1970
Malathi
1970
Sinehithi
1970
MovieKaadhal Jyothi
1970
MovieDelhi Mapillai
1968
Moondrezhuthu
1968
Naan
1967
as Sekar / Chinnaraja
MovieAthey Kangal
1967
as Bhaskar
MovieMadras to Pondicherry
1966
as Bhaskar
Motor Sundaram Pillai
1966
MovieKadhalikka Neramillai
1964
as Ashok
