R. Muthuraman
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R. Muthuraman was an Indian actor who has performed in Tamil language
films. He was a leading actor during the 60's and 70's and was fondly called Navarasa Thilakam. He has paired with all the leading heroines of his time and acted in over a hundred films. Muthuraman's son Karthik Muthuraman
is also a Tamil actor and politician. He died while shooting for a film.
In 1957, Muthuraman was cast in the role of Suppu a simpleton in the popular Gemini Ganesan film Thenthoosi and began his career as an actor.
, Gemini Ganesan
- however through the 1960s he had a great number of supporting roles in a number of Tamil movies. He also starred in many movies like Kalyana Parisu (1964), Kaadhalikka Neramillai
(1965), Kasethan Kadavulada
(1970) etc. He acted in over 90 films and was paired opposite actress Kanchana
for 19 of them- a record.
who became a popular Tamil actor in the late 80's-early 90's.
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. He was a leading actor during the 60's and 70's and was fondly called Navarasa Thilakam. He has paired with all the leading heroines of his time and acted in over a hundred films. Muthuraman's son Karthik Muthuraman
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...
is also a Tamil actor and politician. He died while shooting for a film.
Early life
Muthuraman was born to a Thevar family. His father S.Kumaresan was an advocate and his mother's younger brother was a reputed police officer. Muthuraman was attracted to a life as an actor but was forced by his parents to study and become a government employee. However in 1947, Muthuraman after passing his intermediate examination- decided to give up his education and joined Gemini Studio in 1949 in an administrative position. In 1952, he worked as a salesman for P.Orr & Sons- where he was first recognized owing to his good looks by the wife of director Ilaingovan.In 1957, Muthuraman was cast in the role of Suppu a simpleton in the popular Gemini Ganesan film Thenthoosi and began his career as an actor.
Film career
Muthuraman came to act in an era dominated by giants such as M.G.R, SivajiSivaji
The name Sivaji can be referred to:* Sivaji , an Indian film directed by S. Shankar* Sivaji , an Indian soundtrack album by A. R...
, Gemini Ganesan
Gemini Ganesan
Ramaswami Ganesan , popularly known as Gemini Ganesan , was an Indian actor. He was nicknamed "Kadhal Mannan" of Tamil cinema for the romantic roles he played in movies....
- however through the 1960s he had a great number of supporting roles in a number of Tamil movies. He also starred in many movies like Kalyana Parisu (1964), Kaadhalikka Neramillai
Kaadhalikka Neramillai
Kadhalikka Neramillai is a 1964 Tamil comedy film starring T. S. Balaiya, R. Muthuraman, Ravichandran, Nagesh and others. The film was directed by Sridhar and music by M.S.Viswanathan.-Plot:...
(1965), Kasethan Kadavulada
Kasethan Kadavulada
Kasethan Kadavulada is a Tamil language comedy film starring Muthuraman, Thengai Srinivasan, Srikanth| and Lakshmi in the lead roles and Manorama and Venniradai Moorthy in supporting roles...
(1970) etc. He acted in over 90 films and was paired opposite actress Kanchana
Kanchana
Kanchana may refer to:* Unicorn-Kanchana* Kanchana - A Telugu and Tamil actress of 60s.* Kanchana , made in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu language versions * Kanchana Mala a glamorous Telugu film actress....
for 19 of them- a record.
Family
Muthuraman was married to sulochana. The couple had four children- the youngest of them being Karthik MuthuramanKarthik 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...
who became a popular Tamil actor in the late 80's-early 90's.
Death
In 1982, he died in a heart attack in Ooty while going for jogging in early morning which was his routine.Filmography
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| 1982 | Pokkiri Raja | Rajinikanth |
| Nenjil Ore Aalayam | Devika Devika Devika or Prameela Devi was a popular Tamil and Telugu actress. She is regarded as a versatile and graceful heroine of her era. She was known for her natural beauty which was the key in her casting in mythological films like Karnan, thiruvilaiyadal... |
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| Ethir Neechal (film) | ||
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| Kaadhalikka Neramillai Kaadhalikka Neramillai Kadhalikka Neramillai is a 1964 Tamil comedy film starring T. S. Balaiya, R. Muthuraman, Ravichandran, Nagesh and others. The film was directed by Sridhar and music by M.S.Viswanathan.-Plot:... |
Ravichandran V. Ravichandran V. Ravichandran is an actor, director, producer, music director, Editor and lyricist in the Kannada film industry. He is the son of film producer N. Veeraswamy. As producer, Ravichandran continues to run his father's production house, Sri Eswari Productions... , Kanjana, Rajashree Rajashree Rajashree is an Indian novelist and film-maker. She has been working in the Bombay film industry after studying film direction at the Film and Television Institute of India. She has written and directed a film, The Rebel, which won a National Award and was screened at many film festivals. She has... |
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| Dheerga Sumangali | ||
| 1974 | Avalum Penn Thaane | |
| 1973 | Nathayil Muthu | |
| 1972 | Dhakam | |
| Suryakanthi Suryakanthi Surykanthi is a Tamil language film released in 1973. It starred Muthuraman,Jayalalitha and Manorama in the lead roles.... |
J. Jayalalitha | |
| Kula Gowravam | ||
| Raja Raja Cholan | ||
| Policekaran Magal | ||
| 1964 | Server Sundaram Server Sundaram - External links :*... |
Nagesh Nagesh Nagesh , was a Tamil film actor, mostly remembered for his roles as a comedian during the 1960s. He is regarded as one of the most prolific comedians in Tamil cinema.... |
| 1963 | Paar Magale Paar Paar Magale Paar Paar Magale Paar is a 1963 Tamil film starring Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, R. Muthuraman and Vijayakumari.-Plot:Zamindar Sivalingam is married to Lakshmiammal and takes his family's prestige and heritage very seriously... |
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| 1963 | Karpagam Karpagam Karpagam is a 1963 Tamil film starring Gemini Ganesan, Savithri, Muthuraman, and K.R. Vijaya. Directed by K.S. Gopalakrishnan, the film depicts the life of a young girl, Karpagam and shows tragedies, difficulties, and love. It was released on November 15, 1963... |
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| Kodi Malar | ||
| Kalai Kovil | ||
| Avalukendru Oru Manam Avalukendru Oru Manam Avalukendru Oru Manam is a 1971 Indian Tamil language film starring Gemini Ganesan, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Muthuraman, Kanchana.The film was simultaneously made in Hindi and Tamil... |
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| Anna Poorani | ||
| Kasturi Vijayam | ||
| Ooty Varai Uravu Ooty Varai Uravu Ooty Varai Uravu is a popular 1967 Tamil film starring Sivaji Ganesan and K.R. Vijaya. this was directed by popular director and screen writer C. V. Sridhar.-Plot:... |
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| Kasedhan Kadavulada | Lakshmi Lakshmi Lakshmi or Lakumi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity , light, wisdom, fortune, fertility, generosity and courage; and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm. Representations of Lakshmi are also found in Jain monuments... , 'Thengai' Srinivasan Thengai Srinivasan Thengai Srinivasan was a Tamil film comedian popular in the 1970s and 1980s. He has been given the title Thengai after he acted as a coconut-seller in the drama Kal Manam, staged by actor K. Kannan. Though basically a comedian, he proved himself an all-rounder by excelling in roles other than... |
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| Veetukku Veedu | ||
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Major Sundararajan | |
| Vaazhndhu Kaattukiren | ||
| Kanavan Manaivi | ||
| Ellorum Nallavare Ellorum Nallavare Ellorum nallavare is a Tamil film acted by Muthuraman and directed by Balan. This story is an adaptation of the Kannada film Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu. V... |
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| Perum Pugazhum | ||
| Mayangugiral Oru Maadhu | ||
| Poovum Pottum | ||
| Bama Vijayam Bama Vijayam Bama Vijayam is a Tamil movie directed by K. Balachander. It is a family story narrated as a full-length comedy. The cast includes T. S. Balaiah, Nagesh, Sowcar Janaki, Kanchana, Jayanthi, Rajashri, Major Sundarrajan, Muthuraman, Srikanth, Kumari Sachu. Music is by M. S... |
Balaiya, Major Sundararajan, Nagesh Nagesh Nagesh , was a Tamil film actor, mostly remembered for his roles as a comedian during the 1960s. He is regarded as one of the most prolific comedians in Tamil cinema.... |
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| Navagraham | ||
| Kaalangalil Aval Vasantham | ||
| Nalla Penmani | ||
| Uravu Solla Oruvan | ||
| Panja Varna Kili | K.R. Vijaya, Jayashankar | |
| Thiruvarutchelvar | 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... , Savitri Ganesan |
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| Thapalkaran Thangai | ||
| Moonru Theivangal | 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... , Nagesh Nagesh Nagesh , was a Tamil film actor, mostly remembered for his roles as a comedian during the 1960s. He is regarded as one of the most prolific comedians in Tamil cinema.... |
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| Thangaikkaha | ||
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Ravichandran V. Ravichandran V. Ravichandran is an actor, director, producer, music director, Editor and lyricist in the Kannada film industry. He is the son of film producer N. Veeraswamy. As producer, Ravichandran continues to run his father's production house, Sri Eswari Productions... , J. Jayalalitha |
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| 1965 | Thiruvilayadal | 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... |
| Annai Illam | ||
| Uyira Manama | ||
| Pennjanmam | ||
| Maanavan Maanavan Maanavan is a Tamil language film starring Jaishankar, Muthuraman and lakshmi in the lead roles. Kamal Haasan apppears only for a dance sequence along with Kutty Padmini. This was Kamal Haasan's first adult role after a 7-year hiatus.... |
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| Sivandha Mann | 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... |
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