Ramesh Kanna is a Tamil film 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...

 and acts in supporting roles and comedian roles.

Ramesh Khanna was born in Coimbatore

Coimbatore

Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....

 and third child to the family. Ramesh Khanna arrived in Chennai in the late 1980s to have a career as an actor. He became assistant to directors Pandiyarajan ('Aan Pavam'), 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...

 ('Poove Unakkaga', 'Suryavamsam', 'Unnai Ninaithu' and 'Priyamana Thozhi') and K.S.Ravikumar. It was K.S Ravikumar who advised him to act as a comedian.

Khanna has acted in notable roles in films such as Unnai Ninaithu

Unnai Ninaithu

Unnai Ninaithu is a film starring Surya, Sneha and Laila.-Plot:The basic story of the movie involves Laila and Suriya falling in love. A 3rd character gets entangled in the plot and Laila is compelled by her family to marry him. Heart-broken Suriya leaves her alone, but only to find out that the...

, Friends

Friends (2001 film)

Friends is a 2001 Tamil movie starring Vijay, Surya, Ramesh Khanna, Devayani, Abhinyashree, Vijayalakshmi, Sriman and Vadivelu. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja...

, Padayappa

Padayappa

Padayappa is a 1999 Tamil drama film written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film features Rajinikanth, Soundarya and Ramya Krishnan playing lead roles, whilst Sivaji Ganesan, Lakshmi and Nassar play pivotal supporting roles. With soundtrack composed by A. R...

, Avvai Shanmughi and Villain

Villain (2002 film)

Villain is a 2002 Tamil film directed by K.S. Ravikumar and produced by S. S. Chakravarthy. The film stars Ajith Kumar in a dual role while Meena and Kiran play female leads. Sujatha, Fesi Vijayan, Karunaas and Ramesh Khanna appear in other significant roles, while Vidyasagar composed the score...

. He has also appeared in supporting roles in films such as Thulluvatho Illamai.

Khanna has two children and lives near Kodambakkam in Chennai. His first son is Jashwanth Kannan has completed his B.Tech Degree and currently employed in Wipro Technologies Pvt.Ltd.

Filmography

• Aadhavan
  Aadhavan
  Aadhavan is a 2009 Tamil action thriller, directed by K. S. Ravikumar and written by Ramesh Khanna. The film features Surya Sivakumar in the title role along with Nayantara in lead roles and Murali, Vadivelu, Anand Babu, Ramesh Khanna, B. Saroja Devi, Rahul Dev, Sayaji Shinde in its supporting...
  
  
• Aasai Aasaiyai
• Amarkalam
  Amarkalam
  Amarkalam is a 1999 Tamil action film directed by Saran and produced by Venkateswaralayam. The film featured Ajith Kumar and Shalini in the lead roles with Raghuvaran, Raadhika and Nassar in other pivotal roles...
  
  
• Annai
  Annai
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• Aran
  Aran
  - Places :* The Aran Islands across the mouth of Galway Bay, Ireland or the largest island in that group** The Irish Earls of Arran take their title from the Aran Islands* Aran Fawddwy, a mountain in north Wales* Aran , in France...
  
  
• Appu
  Appu
  Appu is a Tamil film released in 2000. The movie stars Prashanth, Devayani and Prakash Raj. The film was directed by Vasanth. This movie is a remake of Sadak. The music is by Deva.-Plot:...
  
  
• Avvai Shanmughi
• Asathal
  Asathal
  Asathal is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2001.The film is a comedy caper making the audience explode in laughs....
  
  
• Attagasam
  Attagasam
  Attahasam is a 2004 Tamil film directed by Saran featuring Ajith Kumar in dual lead roles with Pooja playing the female lead. Sujatha, Karunas and Ramesh Khanna play pivotal roles in the film, while the score and soundtrack are composed by Bharathwaj....
  
  
• Chinna Raja
  Chinna Raja
  Chinna Raja is a 1999 Tamil language film directed and produced by Chitra Lakshmanan. The film features Karthik in dual lead roles whilst Roja, Priya Raman and Manivannan play supporting roles. The film was released in March 1999.-Cast:...
  
  
• Cheppave chirugali
• Dhaya
• Dasavathaaram
• Dhanam
  Dhanam
  Dhanam is a Malayalam film released in 1991. Directed by Sibi Malayil, this film had a strong casting line including Mohanlal, Murali, Thilakan, Nedumudi Venu, Charmila and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. The script was done by A. K. Lohithadas. Dhanam was a huge hit at box office.-Soundtrack:The evergreen...
  
  
• Dreams
  Dreams (2004 film)
  Dreams is a 2004 Tamil romantic film directed by Kasthuri Raja and produced by Saraswathi Srikanth. The film featured Raja's son Dhanush in the lead role with Diya and Parul Yadav playing other pivotal roles...
  
  
• Friends
  Friends (2001 film)
  Friends is a 2001 Tamil movie starring Vijay, Surya, Ramesh Khanna, Devayani, Abhinyashree, Vijayalakshmi, Sriman and Vadivelu. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja...
  
  
• Gajendra
• Gowravargal
  Gowravargal
  Gowravargal is a 2010 Tamil action film directed by Sanjay Ram. The film featured Sathyaraj in the lead role. The film released to poor reviews and poor collections on October 15, 2010.-Plot:...
  
  
• Gemini
  Gemini (2002 film)
  Gemini is a Tamil language film which was released in 2002. It was directed by successful director, Saran and it was produced by the AVM company headed by M. S. Guhan and M. Saravanan. The film starred Vikram and Kiran Rathod in the lead roles with Kalabhavan Mani in a villain role. Kiran Rathod...
  
  
• Girivalam
  Girivalam
  Girivalam is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2005. It is a remake of the Hindi movie Humraaz....
  
  
• I Love You Daa
• Ini Varum Kaalam
• Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam
  Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam
  Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam is a 2010 Indian Tamil western film directed by Chimbu Deven, starring choreographer-turned-actor Lawrence Raghavendra, Sandhya, Lakshmi Rai and Padmapriya in lead roles. The film is a "Western adventure comedy film" based on Cowboy stories, which is set in the 17th...
  
  
• Indru Mudhal
• Jaya
• Jodi
  Jodi (film)
  Jodi is a film directed by Praveen Gandhi,starring Prashanth and Simran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by A.R. Rahman.-Plot:Kannan , repairs musical instruments for a living...
  
  
• Junior Senior
  Junior Senior (film)
  Junior Senior is a 2002 Indian Tamil film, directed by Ennavale fame Suresh, starring Mammootty, Hamsavardhan and former Miss Malaysia Leena in lead roles...
  
  
• Kaadhaludan
• Kalakalappu
• Kondattam
  Kondattam
  Kondattam is a Tamil language film released in 1998. It starred Arjun and Simran Bagga in the lead roles. The film failed to make an impact at the box office.-Cast:-Soundtrack:...
  
  
• Kedi
• Koodi Vaazhndhaal Kodi Nanmai
• Mahanadigan
• Manmadhan Ambu
  Manmadhan Ambu
  The film's music was scored by Devi Sri Prasad, after initially Shruti Hassan and later Thaman were reported to be the music composer. All lyrics by Kamal Haasan except where noted. The controversial song Kamal Kavidhai, had come under criticism due to lines about a woman's desire and for...
  
  
• Mariyadhai
  Mariyadhai
  Mariyadhai is an Indian Tamil film that stars Vijayakanth, who performs two roles, actresses Meena , Meera Jasmine and Ambika play in the lead roles. Directed by Vikraman, who earlier directed hits like Poove Unakkaga and Vanathai Pola , the film released in 2009.-Plot:The story unfolds in a...
  
  
• Muthu
• Muthu Kulikka Vaarigala
• Nageswari
• Nee Varuvai Ena
  Nee Varuvai Ena
  Nee Varuvai Ena is a 1999 Tamil language film starring Parthiban and Devayani in lead roles, with Ajith Kumar in a guest appearance. Ramesh Khanna, Vijayakumar and Sathyapriya also play important roles...
  
  
• Paarai
• Padayappa
  Padayappa
  Padayappa is a 1999 Tamil drama film written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film features Rajinikanth, Soundarya and Ramya Krishnan playing lead roles, whilst Sivaji Ganesan, Lakshmi and Nassar play pivotal supporting roles. With soundtrack composed by A. R...
  
  
• Pammal K. Sambandam
  Pammal K. Sambandam
  Pammal K. Sambandam is a 2002 Tamil comedy film directed by Moulee and scripted by Crazy Mohan. The film features Kamal Haasan in the title role alongside Simran with Abbas and Sneha in primary supporting roles. The film was produced by P. L. Thenappan under Media Dreams, while Deva composed the...
  
  
• Pistha
  Pistha
  Pistha is a 1997 Tamil language film directed by K.S. Ravikumar and starring Karthik Muthuraman and Nagma in the lead roles.-Story:Karthik plays Manikandan, an Ayyapan devotee whom T. S. B. K. Mouli hires as the manager to his factory and businesses...
  
  
• Panchathanthiram
• Priyamana Thozhi
  Priyamana Thozhi
  Priyamana Thozhi is a Tamil film directed by Vikraman. As like other Vikraman films it is based about relationships. The movie stars Madhavan and Sreedevi Vijayakumar in lead roles while Jyothika, Vineeth, Livingston and Manivannan playing other supporting roles. The film's music is composed by...
  
  
• Priyasakhi
  Priyasakhi
  Priyasakhi is a 2005 Tamil film directed by K.S.Adiyaman. This film was the first ever Indian film to be dubbed into Zulu. The movie stars Madhavan, Sadha, Aishwarya, Ramesh Khanna, Madhubala, Manobala, Kovai Sarala and Rehman. The film is a contemporary Indian take on life and pregnancy topics...
  
  
• Rishi
  Rishi (film)
  The film score and soundtrack were composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, who teamed up with Sundar C. for the second time after Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga. The soundtrack released in October 2000 and features 6 tracks overall with lyrics penned by Pazhani Bharathi, Pa. Vijay and producer Panju Arunachalam....
  
  
• Rojavanam
  Rojavanam
  Rojavanam is a Tamil film directed by Selva. The film stars Karthik, Laila and Malavika in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by bharwaj.-Cast:*Karthik as Muthu*Malavika as Sindhu...
  
  
• Saamy
  Saamy
  Saamy is a 2003 Tamil film directed by Hari starring Vikram and Trisha. The film's music was composed by Harris Jayaraj. This film was a blockbuster of the year and was a musical hit too...
  
  
• Sila Nerangalil
  Sila Nerangalil
  Sila Nerangalil is a love thriller Tamil film starring Vincent Asokan and Navya Nair. It is the first Tamil film to be directed by prominent Malayalam director Jayaraj...
  
  
• Suryavamsam
  Suryavamsam
  Suryavamsam is a Tamil film directed by Vikraman. The film stars Sarath Kumar, Devayani and Raadhika in the lead roles. The film was remade into bollywood as Sooryavansham. Sooryavansham starred actor Amitabh Bachan and Soundarya. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by S. A...
  
  
• Star
• Thenali
  Thenali
  Thenali is a 2000 Tamil feature film directed and produced by K. S. Ravikumar and written by Crazy Mohan. The film featured Kamal Haasan playing the title role, and also starred Jayaram, Devayani and Jyothika. The film's music was composed by A. R. Rahman, whilst cinematography was handled by Priyan...
  
  
• Thendral
• Thodakkam
  Thodakkam
  Thodakkam is a thriller Tamil film starring Raghu Vannan and Moniga directed by Muthukumar. Prior to release the film was known as Arambam...
  
  
• Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
  Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
  Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven is a Tamil film produced by R. B. Choudary and directed by Kavee Kalidas. It features Ajith Kumar and Simran in the lead roles with Parthiban in a guest appearance...
  
  
• Unnai Ninaithu
  Unnai Ninaithu
  Unnai Ninaithu is a film starring Surya, Sneha and Laila.-Plot:The basic story of the movie involves Laila and Suriya falling in love. A 3rd character gets entangled in the plot and Laila is compelled by her family to marry him. Heart-broken Suriya leaves her alone, but only to find out that the...
  
  
• Unnai Paartha Naal Mudhal
• Vanathai Pola
  Vanathai Pola
  Vanathai Pola is a Tamil film directed by Vikraman. The film stars Vijaykanth, Prabhu Deva, Meena, Livingston, Kausalya, Senthil, and Anju Aravind. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by S.A.Rajkumar. The film was a super hit in 2000...
  
  
• Varapogum Sooriyane
• Varalaru - History of Godfather
• Villain
  Villain (2002 film)
  Villain is a 2002 Tamil film directed by K.S. Ravikumar and produced by S. S. Chakravarthy. The film stars Ajith Kumar in a dual role while Meena and Kiran play female leads. Sujatha, Fesi Vijayan, Karunaas and Ramesh Khanna appear in other significant roles, while Vidyasagar composed the score...
  
  
• Vinnukum Mannukum
  Vinnukum Mannukum
  Vinnukum Mannukum is a love-comedy Tamil language movie directed by the Tamil Director Rajakumar. It stars Vikram, Sarath Kumar, Devayani and Kushboo in the lead roles...
  
  
• Yaathumagi

Upcoming films

• Surla - filming
• Kaala Bhairavi - filming
• Nooraavadhu Naal - filming
• Kaila Kaasu Vaaila Dosa - filming

As director

• Thodarum
  Thodarum
  Thodarum is a Tamil film directed by Ramesh Khanna featuring Ajith Kumar, Devayani and Heera in the leading roles. The supporting cast of Manivannan, Vadivelu and Gemini Ganesan also play pivotal roles in the film...
  
  (Starring Ajith Kumar) (1998)
• Top Tucker (TV Serial) - Podhigai (Starring Comedian Vivek) (1988)

As writer

• Aadhavan
  Aadhavan
  Aadhavan is a 2009 Tamil action thriller, directed by K. S. Ravikumar and written by Ramesh Khanna. The film features Surya Sivakumar in the title role along with Nayantara in lead roles and Murali, Vadivelu, Anand Babu, Ramesh Khanna, B. Saroja Devi, Rahul Dev, Sayaji Shinde in its supporting...
  
   (story)
• Muni
  Muni
  "Muni" is a common abbreviation for "municipal" or a city-related service or organization:*The Muny, an outdoor musical theatre in St. Louis, Missouri*Municipal bond*San Francisco Municipal Railway, the public transit agency for San Francisco, California...
  
   (dialogues)
• Nam Naadu (dialogues)

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