Radha Ravi
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Radha Ravi is a Tamil
film
and television
actor
, who played supporting roles throughout his career. He is the son of yesteryear actor, M. R. Radha and the uncle of Vasu Vikram and halfbrother of Raadhika Sarathkumar
. He is a chief member of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association
. He is known for his roles as an antagonist in Tamil
films and his current role in the television serial Chellamae
. He is also known for his controversial criticism of other film personalities.
Director Ramanarayanan gave his career a boost while T. Rajender was instrumental in casting him as a villain in Uyurullavarai Usha. But it was actor S.S. Chandran who made him speak like his father in that film and made the world sit up and take notice. He later modified himself into one of the versatile character-actors Tamil industry has ever produced. He made notable performances in films like Vaidegi Kaathirunthal, Uyarntha Ullam, Chinna Thambi, Poo Veli, Uzhaipalli, Guru Sishyan, etc. He has acted in about 280 films in all the South Indian languages - four in Telugu, three in Kannada, three in Malayalam and the others in Tamil. He tried his hands in production with films like Thai Maasam Poo Vasam, Idhu Namma Bhoomi, Chinnamuthu and Ilaignar Ani and Ruthrathandavam. Apart from being a renowned actor, he is an eminent leader and a great personality in society. He heads the Lions Club of Chennai and holds the post of secretary in Nadigar Sangam, which he headed efficiently a few years ago. Years of working towards perfection in acting and being at the helm of everything due to his sense of responsibility has instilled tons of creativity and leadership qualities in him. He has worked in all the four South Indian languages and is still going strong with his versatile performance.
Tamil people
Tamil people , also called Tamils or Tamilians, are an ethnic group native to Tamil Nadu, India and the north-eastern region of Sri Lanka. Historic and post 15th century emigrant communities are also found across the world, notably Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, South Africa, Australia, Canada,...
film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
and television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, who played supporting roles throughout his career. He is the son of yesteryear actor, M. R. Radha and the uncle of Vasu Vikram and halfbrother of Raadhika Sarathkumar
Raadhika Sarathkumar
Radhika Sarathkumar is a Tamil television and film actress, successful entrepreneur and producer. She is the founder of Radaan Mediaworks, which has produced the successful serials Chithi, Annamalai, Selvi, Arasi, and Idi Katha Kadu . She is currently acting in the serial Chellamay for Sun TV...
. He is a chief member of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association
South Indian Film Artistes' Association
The South Indian Film Artistes' Association , also known as the Nadigar Sangam, is an Indian organization consisting of film actors and actresses from the Tamil film industry in Tamil Nadu, India. Formed in 1952, the group has organized several events due industry-related issues and, more recently,...
. He is known for his roles as an antagonist in Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
films and his current role in the television serial Chellamae
Chellamae
Chellamae is a Tamil film directed by Gandhi Krishna, who directed the critically acclaimed Nila Kaalam. The film stars Vishal, Reema Sen, Bharath, Bhanupriya and Vivek. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Harris Jayaraj. The film became one of the highest grossing Tamil films of 2004...
. He is also known for his controversial criticism of other film personalities.
Career
Radha Ravi was born on 30 July to the well-known actor M.R. Radha and Dhanalakshmiammal. He has one brother M.R.R.Vasu and three sisters Rashya, Rani and Rathikala. Having started his career as a theatre artiste, he still associates himself with plays. A man with diverse interests, it was his father who taught him some of the good principles in life. He played the role of Julius Caesar in a Tamil drama when he was in the ninth standard. During his New College days, both his friends, Jailani and Rafee helped him to pursue his passion for theatre. He performed for actor V.K. Ramasamy troupe, MRR. Vasu troupe, T.K. Chandran troupe and the UAA troupe. In 1980, he started his own troupe Nadikavel Theatres. His first time before the camera was for a Kannada film, Ragasiya Rathiri, produced by actor Bharathi's father for BNK Pictures in 1975. His first Tamil film was Manmathalelai, after Kamal Haasan recommended his name to K. Balachandar.Director Ramanarayanan gave his career a boost while T. Rajender was instrumental in casting him as a villain in Uyurullavarai Usha. But it was actor S.S. Chandran who made him speak like his father in that film and made the world sit up and take notice. He later modified himself into one of the versatile character-actors Tamil industry has ever produced. He made notable performances in films like Vaidegi Kaathirunthal, Uyarntha Ullam, Chinna Thambi, Poo Veli, Uzhaipalli, Guru Sishyan, etc. He has acted in about 280 films in all the South Indian languages - four in Telugu, three in Kannada, three in Malayalam and the others in Tamil. He tried his hands in production with films like Thai Maasam Poo Vasam, Idhu Namma Bhoomi, Chinnamuthu and Ilaignar Ani and Ruthrathandavam. Apart from being a renowned actor, he is an eminent leader and a great personality in society. He heads the Lions Club of Chennai and holds the post of secretary in Nadigar Sangam, which he headed efficiently a few years ago. Years of working towards perfection in acting and being at the helm of everything due to his sense of responsibility has instilled tons of creativity and leadership qualities in him. He has worked in all the four South Indian languages and is still going strong with his versatile performance.
Criticizing
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- Once he criticized A.R.Rahman that .
Close sources have revealed that Radharavi on behalf of South Indian Artists Association had invited Rahman for a cordial event to honour his Oscar endeavour. Nevertheless, as Rahman never gave dates for this occasion, this naturally led Radharavi to vent his frustrations.
Films
Year Film Role Language Notes 1976 Manmadha Leelai Manmadha LeelaiManmadha Leelai is a Tamil-language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role, Madhu. The film directed by Kailasam Balachander also has Halam as Madhu's wife. A number of women actors debuted through this film, including Jayaprada as Kannagi, Y. Vijaya as Miss. Wrong Number, among others. The...
1977 Ragasiya Raathiri Kannada 1978 Veettukaari Rudra Thaandavam Thirukkalyanam 1980 Bombay Mail 109 Tharaiyil Vaazhum Meengal 1981 Thanneer Thanneer 1982 Kadhal Oviyam 1983 Uyirullavarai Usha Sivappu Sooriyan Soorakkottai Singakutty Raagangal Maaruvathillai Thambadigal Poikaal Kuthirai 1984 Iru Methaigal Madurai Sooran Vaai Pandhal Theerppu En Kaiyil Kalyaana Kanavugal Achamillai Achamillai Achamillai AchamillaiAchamillai Achamillai is a 1984 Indian Tamil language drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Delhi Ganesh, Rajesh and Saritha.- Soundtrack :...
Thangakkoppai Thenkoodu Poovilangu Poovilangu-Cast:*Murali*Kuyili*Poovilangu Mohan*Charle...
Rajathanthiram Sattathai Thiruttungal Thiruttu Rajakkal Simma Soppanam 1985 Uyarntha Ullam Urimai Andhasthu Kutravaaligal Deiva Piravi Vaidhegi Kaathirunthaal Amman Kovil Kizhakale Amman Kovil KizhakaleAmman Kovil Kizhakale is a 1986 Indian Tamil language film starring Vijayakanth, Radha - Soundtrack :* Chinnamani Kuyile - S. P. Balasubramaniam* Kaalai Nera - S. P. Balasubramaniam, S. Janaki* Namma Kada Veedhi - S. P. Balasubramaniam...
1986 Dharmapathini Selvaakku Thiramai Sarvam Sakthimayam Kovil Yaanai Vasantha Raagam Ragasiyam Odangal Melmaruvathur Arpudhangal 1987 Ivargal Indhiyargal Ayyappaswamy Thalayaatti Bommaigal Thulasi Vaazhga valarga Paadunilaave Uzhavan Magan Ninaive Oru Sangeetham Cooliekaaran Naagam Solvadhellam Unmai Ore Ratham Idhu Engal Needhi Ellaikodu Natpu 1988 Guru Sishyan Solla Thudikkuthu Manasu Vetri Vinayakar En Uyir Kannamma Kazhugu Malaikkallan Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum Kalyana Paravaigal Ullathil Nalla Ullam Rasave unnai nambi 1989 Siva Siva (1989 film)Siva is a 1989 Tamil film directed by Ammerjan. The film was certified as ""A"" in the sensor board. Rajini & Rahuvaran acting was appreciated...
Rajadhi Raja Vetri Vizha Vetri Vizhaவெற்றி விழா is a 1987 Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protagonist. Prabhu Ganesan, Amala, Sasikala and Kushboo Sundar played supporting roles. The story was of an amnesiac who struggles to find his past after memory loss...
Rajanadai Rettaikuzhal Thuppaakki Solaikuyil Thambi Thangakambi Paalaivanathil Pattaampoochi Kovilmani Osai Thendral Sudum Annanukku Jay Pongi Varum Kaveri 1990 Panakkaran PanakkaranPanakkaran is a 1990 Tamil language film starring Rajinikanth and Gouthami.The film is a remake of Lawaaris, a 1981 Bollywood film starring Amitabh Bachchan.-Plot:...
Tamil Pudhu Paadagan Seetha Kurumbukkaaran Adhisaya Manithan Silambu Unnai Solli Kutramillai Pulan Visaranai Engitta Modaathe 1991 Chinna Thambi Chinna ThambiChinna Thambi is a 1991 Indian Tamil language film starring Prabhu Ganesan and Kushboo Sundar. Chinna Thambi starring Prabhu in the role of Chinna Thambi an uneducated village simpleton and Kushboo as Nandini who is a home tutored wealthy girl, is a story of love, family bonds and typical south...
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Tamil Amaran Chinnavar Deiva Kuzhanthai Udanpirappu Deiva Vaakku 1993 Uzhaippaali UzhaippaliUzhaippali is a love-comedy Tamil language movie directed by the Tamil Director P. Vasu. It stars Rajinikanth and Radha Ravi in the lead roles. The film was much in news as, Distributors banned Rajini movies and to resolve the issue, Rajni met Kamal Haasan and the next day, Uzhaippali was...
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Makkal Aatchi Kizhakkumalai Marumagan 1996 Indira Indira (film)Indira is a 1995 Tamil film co-written and directed by Suhasini Manirathnam. It stars Anu Hasan in the title role. Its score and well acclaimed soundtrack are composed by A. R. Rahman. Although not a runaway success in Tamil Nadu, the film did well in Tokyo, Japan upon release...
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