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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.

Known For

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Sabapathy

Aadu Puli

2011

4.6

Anjali's Grandfather

Kanden Kadhalai

2009

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Adaikalam

2006

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Singara Velu Nayagar

Thendral

2004

2.5

Thennavan

2003

7.5

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu

Ramanaa

2002

6.5

Pammal K. Sambandam

2002

7.3

Ammayappan

Arunachalam

1997

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Karnaa

1995

6.3

Tamilazhagan's Father

Uzhaippali

1993

Credits

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Aadu Puli

as Sabapathy

2011

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Kanden Kadhalai

as Anjali's Grandfather

2009

4.6

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Adaikalam

2006

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Thendral

as Singara Velu Nayagar

2004

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Thennavan

2003

2.5

Ramanaa

as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu

2002

7.5

Pammal K. Sambandam

2002

6.5

Arunachalam

as Ammayappan

1997

7.3

Karnaa

1995

6.0

Uzhaippali

as Tamilazhagan's Father

1993

6.3

Pudhiya Mugam

as Raja Rajeswaran's Sri Lankan Enemy

1993

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Sevagan

1992

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Thanthu Vitten Ennai

1991

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Manitha Jaathi

1991

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Paattukku Naan Adimai

1990

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Chinnappadass

1989

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Raja Chinna Roja

as Bhaskar's uncle

1989

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Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa

1989

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Oru Thottil Sabadham

1989

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Poruthadhu Podhum

1988

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Paasa Paravaigal

as Thirugnanam

1988

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Therkathi Kallan

1988

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Guru Sishyan

as Rajamanickam

1988

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Sattam Oru Vilaiyaattu

1987

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Ondru Engal Jaathiye

1987

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Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu

1987

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Paadu Nilave

as Ramanathan

1987

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Neethikku Thandanai

1987

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Oomai Vizhigal

as P.R.K

1986

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Amman Kovil Kizhakale

1986

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Kettimelam

1985

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Sikharangal

1979

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Kavari Maan

1979

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Neeya?

as Ravi

1979

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Janaki Sabatham

1975

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Akkarai Pachchai

1974

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Veettukku Vandha Marumagal

as Shankar

1973

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Sakthi

1972

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Aromalunni

as Kannappanunni / Chandrappan

1972

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Puguntha Veedu

as Sundaram

1972

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Agnimrigam

as Vijayan

1971

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Sabadham

as Muthu

1971

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Nangu Suvargal

1971

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Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa

as Ravi

1971

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Kaviya Thalaivi

1970

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Malathi

1970

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Sinehithi

1970

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Naan

1967

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Athey Kangal

as Bhaskar

1967

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Madras to Pondicherry

as Bhaskar

1966

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Motor Sundaram Pillai

1966

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Kadhalikka Neramillai

as Ashok

1964

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Manjal Kungumam

as Raja

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