Murali (Tamil actor)
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Murali (Tamil
: முரளி) (May 19, 1964 – September 8, 2010) was a Tamil
film actor who appeared in the leading and supporting roles throughout his career. Murali has acted with many stars including Vijaykanth
, Prabhu
, Sathyaraj
, Karthik
, Prabhu Deva, Surya, Parthiban, Sarath Kumar
, Mammootty
and Sivaji Ganesan
. In the 1990s, He has also acted with famous heroines including Simran
, Meena, Roja
, Devayani, Laila
and Rambha
. His son, Adharvaa, debuted as an actor in the 2010 Tamil film Baana Kaathadi.
, along with actress Revathi. The movie introduced the director Mani Ratnam
to the Tamil film industry. Though this movie garnered Murali great recognition he could not sustain his success much longer. His movies started failing at the Box Office one after another.Interestingly,the angry young man image that Murali portrayed in his first few films disappeared after Pagal Nilavu and he appeared more as a soft natured,turning violent only when required (which is a basic requirement for any hero in Indian cinema), in his subsequent films. He did a lot of romantic drama roles and was remarkably subtle -something distinctly different from his first film - Poovilangu or even Pagal nilavu. Many of these movies were small and moderate successes and he continued as hero in a number of films every year. Then came 'Idhayam' - the movie where he portrayed the soft romantic hero pining and longing to reveal his love to his lady. This character appeared perfectly consistent with his image and many remember him as hero of this movie (the movie had hit songs which remind many of Murali) much more than the angry young man of Poovilangu. In 1990, he starred in Vikraman
's Puthu Vasantham along with Sithara
and Anand Babu
. where he played one among four friends who find themselves unexpectedly saddled with a young woman. The movie was such a big hit that it re-wrote Tamil movie history, sparking a whole range of "friendship" films and also propelling his career.
in Chennai.
He was survived by his wife Shobha, daughter Kaavya and sons Adharvaa and Akash. His death was a big shock to the South Indian film industry.
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...
: முரளி) (May 19, 1964 – September 8, 2010) was a Tamil
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 actor who appeared in the leading and supporting roles throughout his career. Murali has acted with many stars including Vijaykanth
Vijaykanth
Vijayakanth is an Indian actor and politician. He is the founder of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam and a Member of Legislative Assembly representing Rishivandiyam, Tamil Nadu, India.-Early life:...
, Prabhu
Prabhu Ganesan
Prabhu Ganesan is a Tamil film actor and producer. He is the son of veteran actor Sivaji Ganesan.-Personal life:A native of Tamil Nadu, Prabhu was born to Sivaji and Kamala Ganesan. He has an elder brother Ramkumar Ganesan who is a film producer, and two sisters, Shanthi and Thenmozhi. He did his...
, Sathyaraj
Sathyaraj
Sathyaraj is a Tamil film actor and media personality in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. A Tamil activist and a political influence, he has acted in over 150 films, ranging from action and drama to comedy. In 2007, he played the role of Periyar E. V. Ramasamy in the Tamil Nadu government-sponsored...
, Karthik
Karthik Muthuraman
Murali Karthikeyan Muthuraman , better known by his screen name Karthik , is a Tamil film actor and politician. He is the son of veteran actor R. Muthuraman. He was first introduced by Bharathiraja in the film Alaigal Oivathillai...
, Prabhu Deva, Surya, Parthiban, Sarath Kumar
Sarath Kumar
Sarathkumar Ramanathan is an Indian journalist, film actor, politician, body builder and the current president of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association. He started his career in Tamil cinema playing negative roles, and later played minor roles in other movies. He was first chosen for the...
, Mammootty
Mammootty
Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
and Sivaji Ganesan
Sivaji Ganesan
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar , commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan , was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. He is one of the most respected film actors in India. He is well known for his versatility and acting skills with...
. In the 1990s, He has also acted with famous heroines including Simran
Simran Bagga
Rishibala Naval , better known by her Industry name Simran, is an Indian actress who has predominantly appeared in Tamil and Telugu films. She debuted in Bollywood and acted in several Hindi films, before starring in her first Tamil film V.I.P and her first Telugu film Abbai Gari Pelli in 1997...
, Meena, Roja
Roja Selvamani
Roja is a South Indian actress and politician. She is presently with YSR Congress party.-Early life:Roja was born in 1972 in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. She learnt Kuchipudi, a dance form, for a few years. She has two brothers Kumaraswamy Reddy and Ramprasad Reddy.-Film career:Roja entered the...
, Devayani, Laila
Laila Mehdin
Laila Mehdin is an Indian actress. She has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi language films. She is probably best known for her critically acclaimed and award-winning performances in the Bala-directed films Nandha and Pithamagan.-Career:She made her debut in the Telugu film...
and Rambha
Rambha (actress)
Vijaya Lakshmi , best known by her stage name Rambha, is an Indian film actress. She has acted in over 100 South Indian films and also in Bollywood films. She had done several successful films in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada, Bengali and Bhojpuri films. She paired up with popular heroes...
. His son, Adharvaa, debuted as an actor in the 2010 Tamil film Baana Kaathadi.
Early life
Murali is the son of Kannada director Siddalingaiah and started acting in Tamil films since 1984.Career
Murali started his acting career in 1984 with the Kannada film "Prema Parva",directed by his father director Siddhalingaiah. Ajeya,Prema Gange,Thayikotta Thali,Sambhavami Yuge Yuge, Ajay-Vijay are the Kannada movies he did before entering into Tamil film industry. Poovilangu was his first Tamil movie.. He earned a good name with that film. He then acted in Pagal NilavuPagal Nilavu
Pagal Nilavu is a Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam. It is about a carefree youth caught between his loyalty to a mafia don and his love for a cop's sister. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The cinematography of the film was handled by Ramachandra Babu.This film...
, along with actress Revathi. The movie introduced the director Mani Ratnam
Mani Ratnam
Mani Ratnam is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and producer. He made his directorial debut with the Kannada film Pallavi Anu Pallavi starring Anil Kapoor in 1983...
to the Tamil film industry. Though this movie garnered Murali great recognition he could not sustain his success much longer. His movies started failing at the Box Office one after another.Interestingly,the angry young man image that Murali portrayed in his first few films disappeared after Pagal Nilavu and he appeared more as a soft natured,turning violent only when required (which is a basic requirement for any hero in Indian cinema), in his subsequent films. He did a lot of romantic drama roles and was remarkably subtle -something distinctly different from his first film - Poovilangu or even Pagal nilavu. Many of these movies were small and moderate successes and he continued as hero in a number of films every year. Then came 'Idhayam' - the movie where he portrayed the soft romantic hero pining and longing to reveal his love to his lady. This character appeared perfectly consistent with his image and many remember him as hero of this movie (the movie had hit songs which remind many of Murali) much more than the angry young man of Poovilangu. In 1990, he starred in Vikraman
Vikraman
Vikraman is a reputed Tamil filmmaker. He is also one of the most successful Tamil directors.-Early career:Vikraman made his debut with the movie Pudhu Vasantham, a story of four unemployed friends who are musical experts. This movie released in 1989 was successful. Its hero Murali went on to...
's Puthu Vasantham along with Sithara
Sithara (actress)
Sithara is an Indian actress who has performed in Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam language films and television serials.-Filmography:-External links:...
and Anand Babu
Anand Babu
Anand Babu is an Indian film actor, who has appeared in leading and supporting roles throughout his career. Despite, appearing in several leading roles in the early 1990s, he is most widely known for being the son of legendary actor, Nagesh as well as due to his dancing exploits.-Personal...
. where he played one among four friends who find themselves unexpectedly saddled with a young woman. The movie was such a big hit that it re-wrote Tamil movie history, sparking a whole range of "friendship" films and also propelling his career.
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 1984 | Prema Parva | Kannada Kannada language Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world... |
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| 1984 | Poovilangu Poovilangu -Cast:*Murali*Kuyili*Poovilangu Mohan*Charle... |
Pandian | 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... |
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| 1984 | Ingeyum Oru Gangai | Kathamuthu | 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... |
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| 1984 | Puthiyavan | Manohar | 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... |
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| 1985 | Pagal Nilavu Pagal Nilavu Pagal Nilavu is a Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam. It is about a carefree youth caught between his loyalty to a mafia don and his love for a cop's sister. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The cinematography of the film was handled by Ramachandra Babu.This film... |
Selvam | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Geetanjali Geetanjali Geetanjali, in Bengali, literally "song-offerings", is a book of poems by the Nobel Prize winning poet Rabindranath Tagore. This term has come to signify a type of serenade to god.... |
James | 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... |
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| 1985 | Andasthu | 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... |
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| 1985 | Ajeya | Kannada Kannada language Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world... |
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| 1986 | Puthir | 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... |
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| 1986 | Oru Malarin Payanam | 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... |
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| 1986 | Oru Mannukkul Vairam | 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... |
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| 1987 | Vanna Kanavugal | Moorthy | 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... |
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| 1987 | Valayal Satham | 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... |
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| 1988 | Puyal Paadum Paattu | 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... |
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| 1988 | Kudumbam Oru Kovil | 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... |
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| 1989 | Thangamani Rengamani Thangamani Rengamani -Plot:Thangamani and Rangamani are very close friends. Rangamani an unemployed youth is in love with Meena, a rich man's daughter... |
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... |
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| 1990 | Puthu Vasantham | Balu | Tamil | |
| Paalam | Tamil | |||
| Vetri Malai | Tamil | |||
| Silambu Silambu Silambu is a traditional anklet worn mostly by South Indians. This ornament is referred to in the famous Tamil silapapthigaram, where the story begins and ends with a silmabu. In olden days, both men and women wore a variety of silambu. This can be discovered in most of the Tamil texts... |
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| Naanum Indha Ooruthan | Tamil | |||
| Nangal Pudhiyavargal | Tamil | |||
| Sirayil Sila Ragangal | Tamil | |||
| Pudhiya Katru | Tamil | |||
| Namma Ooru Puvatha | Tamil | |||
| 1991 | Sami Potta Muduchu | Tamil | ||
| Idhayam Idhayam (film) Idhayam is a 1991 Tamil film, the first film to be directed by Kathir.-Plot:Set in a medical college backdrop, the film is about a person , who loves his fellow college mate, but does not have courage to convey his love to her... |
Raja | Tamil | ||
| Kurumbukkaran | Tamil | |||
| 1992 | Thanga Manasukkaran | Tamil | ||
| Chinna Pasanga Naanga | Tamil | |||
| Thangarasu | Thangarasu | Tamil | ||
| Endrum Anbudan | Tamil | |||
| Thaali Kattiya Rasa | Tamil | |||
| 1993 | Manikkuyil | Tamil | ||
| Thanga Kili | Tamil | |||
| 1994 | Manju Virattu | Tamil | ||
| Atharmam | Tamil | |||
| En Asai Machan | Subramani | Tamil | ||
| Sathyavan | Tamil | |||
| 1995 | Aahaya Pookal | Tamil | ||
| Thondan | Tamil | |||
| 1996 | Poomani | Tamil | ||
| 1997 | Kalamellam Kadhal Vazhga | Tamil | ||
| Porkkalam | Manikkam | Tamil | ||
| Roja Malare | Kannan | Tamil | ||
| 1998 | Kaadhale Nimmadhi Kaadhale Nimmadhi Kaadhale Nimmadhi is a Romantic drama film starring Murali and Surya.Kaadhale Nimmadhi was actor Suriya Sivakumar's early movies which did not receive enough critical acclaim. This movie was an average grosser.... |
Mohan | Tamil | |
| Dhinamdhorum | Tamil | |||
| Veera Thalattu | Tamil | |||
| Rathna | Rathna, Muthuvel |
Tamil | Dual roles | |
| Poonthottam | Tamil | |||
| En Aasai Rasave | Tamil | |||
| Unnudan | Tamil | |||
| Desiya Geetham Desiya Geetham -Plot:Keeping in line with his two earlier films he came up with 'Desiyageetham' which created a controversy while in the making. In walks Nasser wearing dark glasses etc. as Chief Minister. The four youths led by Murali spit on the banner and abuse Nasser. Reports had it that Tamil Nadu Chief... |
Tamil | |||
| 1999 | Kanave Kalaiyadhe Kanave Kalaiyadhe Kanave Kalayadhe is a 1999 Tamil film starring Murali, Simran, Shakti Kumar, Charle, Chinni Jayanth, Dhamu, Kovai Sarala and directed by V Gowthaman. The score and soundtrack was composed by Deva. It was produced by Sivasakthi Movie Makers.- Plot :... |
Anand | Tamil | |
| Ooty | Balu | Tamil | ||
| Iraniyan | Iraniyan | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Vetri Kodi Kattu Vetri Kodi Kattu Vetri Kodu Kattu is a Tamil film directed by Cheran starring Murali, Parthiban, Meena, Manorama andMalavika-Plot:Sekhar and Muthuraman live in two different villages... |
Sekhar | Tamil | |
| Manu Needhi | Murali | Tamil | ||
| 2001 | Kanukku Kannaga | Dharma | Tamil | |
| Sonnal Thaan Kathala Sonnal Thaan Kathala Sonnal Thaan Kathala is a 2001 Tamil romance film directed, produced by and starring T. Rajendar. Murali, Roja Selvamani, Karan, Livingston, and Vadivelu play other important roles, while Silambarasan Rajendar makes a special appearance.-Plot:... |
Murali | Tamil | ||
| Aanandham Aanandham Aanandham is a 2001 Tamil language family-drama film directed by debutant N. Linguswamy, and starring Mammootty, Murali, Abbas, Srividya, Devayani, Rambha and Sneha in the lead roles. It became a blockbuster upon release and was one of the highest grossing films of the year... |
Madhavan | Tamil | ||
| Samuthiram | Thangarasu | Tamil | ||
| Alli Thandha Vaanam Alli Thandha Vaanam Alli Thandha Vaanam is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2001, starring Prabhu Deva, Murali, Laila, Poornitha, & Prakash Raj.-Plot:Satyam is the no-good son of billionaire Mouli. Disappointed Mouli asks Satyam to spend three months alone on the streets of Chennai to learn the value of money... |
Madhavan | Tamil | ||
| Kadal Pookkal Kadal Pookkal Kadal Pookkal is a 2001 Tamil drama film directed by Bharathiraja which stars Murali and Manoj in the leading roles, with Sindhu Menon, Pratyusha and Uma in supporting roles... |
Karuthayya | Tamil | Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.... |
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| 2002 | Sundhara Travels Sundhara Travels Sundara Travels is 2002 Tamil comedy film. It is the remake of the Malayalam movie Ee Parakkum Thalika.-Plot:Gopikrishna owns an old bus, received as a compensation for his father's road accident, and he is facing lots of consequences due to the pathetic condition of the bus. He sold many valuable... |
Gopikrishna | Tamil | |
| Kamarasu | Kamarasu | Tamil | ||
| Namma Veettu Kalyaanam | Ravi | Tamil | ||
| 2003 | Kadhaludan | Kalyan | Tamil | |
| 2004 | Arivumani | Arivumani | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Pasa Kiligal Pasa Kiligal Paasakiligal is a film released on Pongal Day 2006 about sentiments between two brothers and a sister. It stars Prabhu, Murali, Navya Nair, Malavika, Manorama, Vadivelu, Nassar, Kalabhavan Mani, Roja, Vineeth and others. The film was fully written and directed by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief... |
Sevathayya | Tamil | |
| 2009 | Enga Raasi Nalla Raasi | Vijay | Tamil | |
| Nee Unnai Arindhal | Gopal | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Baana Kaathadi | Tamil | Cameo appearance | |
| 2011 | Kavasam | Tamil | Posthumous film |
Death
He died in his sleep on September 8, 2010 from a sudden massive heart attackMyocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction or acute myocardial infarction , commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die...
in Chennai.
He was survived by his wife Shobha, daughter Kaavya and sons Adharvaa and Akash. His death was a big shock to the South Indian film industry.