Vijayaraghavan is an India

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Actor

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 who mainly acts in Malayalam cinema

Malayalam cinema

The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...

. He is popular for his character roles

Character actor

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. He is the son of popular drama and cinema artist N. N. Pillai

N. N. Pillai

N. N. Pillai was an Indian playwright, actor, theatre director, and orator. Dedicated to the cause of drama, Pillai have written over 30 Malayalam plays, 40 one-act plays, two theoretical studies on theater and an autobiography. Gifted with enormous theaterical as well as artistic talents, and...

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Biography

Vijayaraghavan made his film debut with Kaapaalika (1973), which was based on his father's play of the same name. He appeared in just a couple of scenes in this film. His opening as a full-fledged actor occurred ten years later in Surumayitta Kannukal (1983). However, it was only after he appeared in the 1987 film New Delhi

New Delhi (1987 film)

New Delhi is a Malayalam thriller film directed by Joshiy and starring Mammootty in the lead role. It is one of the biggest hits in the history of Malayalam cinema. The theme of the movie - the story of avenge followed by series of killings - was adapted in many later films...

 that Vijayaraghavan became a busy star in Malayalam film.

He got a break with his performance in the 1989 hit Ramji Rao Speaking

Ramji Rao Speaking

Ramji Rav Speaking is a 1989 Indian Malayalam comedy film written and directed by the Siddique-Lal duo. It stars Saikumar, Mukesh, Innocent and Rekha in the lead roles. The film deals with social factors affecting Kerala such as poverty and unemployment during the 1980s.Fazil remade this film in...

, in which he played the title role of the villain Ramji Rao. In the mid-1990s he played the hero in a number of low-budget Malayalam movies. The biggest hit of his career was Deshadanam, directed by Jayaraj

Jayaraj

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. He appeared in a few movies as second hero with Suresh Gopi in the lead role including the hit Commissioner

Commissioner (film)

Commissioner is a 1994 Malayalam crime-thriller film produced by M. Mani, written by Ranji Panicker, directed by Shaji Kailas, and starring Suresh Gopi as Police Commissioner Bharath Chandran. The film also stars Ratheesh, Vijayaraghavan, Shobana, M. G. Soman, Rajan P. Dev, Ganesh Kumar, and...

. He alo played notable roles in movies like Ekalavyan, Mafia and King. In 1995, he reprised his role as the character Ramji Rao in Mannar Mathai Speaking

Mannar Mathai Speaking

Mannar Mathai Speaking is a 1995 Malayalam comedy film made in India, written by Siddique-Lal, produced and directed by Mani. C. Kappan, and starring Mukesh, Saikumar and Innocent. It is the sequel to Ramji Rao Speaking . Priyadarshan adapted certain subplots of the film for his Hindi film, Bhagam...

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In the 2000s, he turned to character and villain roles and appeared in various hit movies like CID Moosa, Lion

Lion

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, Chotta Mumbai

Chotta Mumbai

Chotta Mumbai is a 2007 Malayalam film directed by Anwar Rasheed, written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and produced by Maniyanpilla Raju. The film stars Mohanlal, Siddique, Saikumar, Bhavana, Jagathy Sreekumar, Indrajith, Manikuttan, Bijukuttan, Kalabhavan Mani, and Rajan P. Dev...

, Mayavi

Mayavi

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, Bharathchandran I.P.S.

Bharathchandran I.P.S.

Bharathchandran I.P.S is a 2005 action-thriller Malayalam movie directed by Ranji Panicker, starring Suresh Gopi, Saikumar, Rajan P. Dev, Mamukkoya, Shreya Reddy, Lalu Alex etc...

 and Ravanaprabhu

Ravanaprabhu

Raavanaprabhu is a 2001 Malayalam musical action-drama film written and directed by Ranjith. It is a sequel to the 1993 film Devaasuram which was scripted by Ranjith. The film is the directorial debut of Ranjith, who had previously worked as a screenwriter...

. He has also appeared in a popular Malayalam television serial titled Kavyanjali, produced by Balaji Telefilms

Balaji Telefilms

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Malayalam films

• Maharaja Talkies (2011).
• Salt N' Pepper
  Salt N' Pepper
  Salt N' Pepper is a 2011 Malayalam romantic comedy film directed by Aashiq Abu. The film stars Lal, Asif Ali, Shweta Menon and Mythili in the lead roles while Baburaj and Vijayaraghavan play supporting roles. Cinematography is by Shyju Kahild, who's debut was Traffic...
  
   (2011)....Balakrishnan, Archaeology Dept.
• Christian Brothers
  Christian Brothers (film)
  Christian Brothers is a 2011 Malayalam family action drama film directed by Joshiy. The major highlight of the film is its ensemble cast which includes Mohanlal, Dileep, Suresh Gopi and Sarath Kumar in lead roles...
  
   (2011)....Kunnel Kumaran Thampy
• Seniors
  Seniors (film)
  Seniors is a 2011 Malayalam mystery film directed by Vyshakh , produced by Vaishakh Rajan, and written by Sachi-Sethu. The story is about four friends who return to their alma mater as students. It stars Jayaram, Kunchacko Boban, Biju Menon, and Manoj K. Jayan in the main roles. The film features...
  
   (2011)....Alavudheen Ravuthar, college principal
• The Thriller
  The Thriller
  The Thriller is a 2010 Malayalam thriller film written and directed by B. Unnikrishnan. It stars Prithviraj, Katherine Theresa, Siddique, Lalu Alex and Sampath Raj in pivotal roles. It was released on November 17. This film was a box office flop....
  
   (2011)
• Arjunan Saakshi
  Arjunan Saakshi
  Arjunan Saakshi is a 2011 Malayalam drama thriller film written and directed by Ranjith Sankar. It stars Prithviraj and Ann Augustine in the lead roles. The film is a thriller which deals with how we evade our responsibility to society. The film examines the vertical growth of Kochi both as a...
  
   (2011)
• Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
  Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
  -Critical reception:The film is one of the blockbusters of 2010. IMDB gave the film a 7.7 rating, which indicates high performance. Nowrunning.com gave the film 2/5 stars stating that "Shafi's new film might definitely appeal to people who are on the lookout for a few nontoxic laughs...
  
   (2010)....GeeVarghese Kapyaar
• Elsamma Enna Aankutty
  Elsamma Enna Aankutty
  Elsamma Enna Aankutty is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose and written by M. Sindhuraj, starring Kunchacko Boban, Ann Augustine, and Indrajith in the lead roles.The film was produced by M. Renjith, and distributed by Lal Creations.- Plot :...
  
   (2010)....Karippalli Sugunan
• Pokkiri Raja
  Pokkiri Raja
  Pokkiri Raja is a 1982 Tamil movie from India. It was directed by SP. Muthuraman, starring Rajnikanth. This film was the remake of a record breaking hit Kannada film Antha .- Plot :...
  
  'kaavi krishnan' (2010)
• Puthiya Mukham
  Puthiya Mukham
  Puthiya Mukham is a 2009 Malayalam action film directed by Diphan and starring Prithviraj Sukumaran. The shooting locations were Kochi, Palakkad, and Malaysia. The music was...
  
   (2009)
• Oru Pennum Randaanum (2008)
• Thantonni
• Twenty:20
  Twenty:20
  Twenty:20 is a 2008 Malayalam action thriller film directed by Joshi, written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, and produced by Dileep. The film features an ensemble cast; it was known for starring all the major actors in the Malayalam film industry, and was referred to mother of all multistarrers...
  
   (2008)......Balan
• Roudram (2008)
• Nasrani (2007) .... M. C. Paul
• Naalu Pennungal (English title: Four Women) (2007)
• Sooryan
  Sooryan
  Sooryan is a 2007 Malayalam film directed by V. M. Vinu, starring Jayaram and Vimala Raman in the lead.-Plot:Sooryan tells the story of Sooryanarayanan , who is a very popular and accomplished singer. His family comprises his mother and his widowed sister Raji and her two kids...
  
   (2007)
• 4 July (2007) .... Gopalan
• Big B (2007) .... George
• Chotta Mumbai (2007) .... Mohandas
• Vinodayathra
  Vinodayathra
  Vinodaythra is a 2007 Malayalam film written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad, produced by Dileep, and starring Dileep, Meera Jasmine, Mukesh, Innocent, KPAC Lalitha, and Nedumudi Venu.-Plot:...
  
   (2007) .... Rajappan
• Speed Track
  Speed Track (film)
  Speed Track is a 2007 Malayalam film by Jayasurya starring Dileep, Gajala, Riyaz Khan and Madhu Warrier in the lead roles.-Synopsis:Arjun is a young athlete who is all set to create history with his speed and spirits. He is presently going through tough times, mentally and financially following...
  
   (2007) .... Chandradas
• Sketch (2007)
• Mayavi (2007) .... Thottappally Surendran
• Inspector Garud (2007) .... Karaikudi Arumukha Chettiyar
• Chacko Randaman (2006)
• Chess (2006) .... Devarajan
• Kilukkam Kilukilukkam (2006) .... Krishnadas
• Rashtram (2006)
• Vargam (2006) .... Iritty Vavachan
• Bharathchandran I.P.S. (2005) .... Thomas Chacko
• Ben Johnson (2005)
• Pauran (2005) .... Gopalji
• Rappakal (2005) .... Janardana Varma
• Kochi Rajavu (2005) .... Karimparakkal Prabhakaran
• Ullam (2005) .... Maash
• Kadhavaseshan (2004) .... Janardanan
• Natturajavu (2004) .... Sunnychan
• Wanted (2004) .... Nambyar
• Mayilattam (2004) .... Police officer
• Koottu (2004) .... Akbar
• Leader (2003) .... Ramachandra Prasad
• Ammakilikkoodu (2003) .... Rajan
• Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu (2003) .... Dilip Kumar
• War & Love (2003) .... Captain Vijayan
• C.I.D. Moosa
  C.I.D. Moosa
  C.I.D.Moosa is a 2003 Malayalam slapstick comedy film written by the duo Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, directed by Johny Antony, and co-produced by and starring Dileep in the title role. The film also stars Harisree Ashokan, Cochin Haneefa, Jagathy Sreekumar, Bhavana, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Saleem...
  
   (2003) .... D.I.G. of Police
• Sisirayamam (2003)
• Uthara (2003)
• Stop Violence (2002) .... Gunda Stephen
• Nizhalkkuthu (English title: Shadow Kill) (2002) .... Jailer
• Chathurangam (2002) .... P. P. Paulose
• Danny (2002) .... Robert
• Kakke Kakke Koodevide (2002)
• Njan Rajavu (2002)
• Savithriyute Aranjanam (2002) .... Kanaran
• Fort Kochi (2001)
• Ravanaprabhu (2001) .... Mundackal Rajendran
• Chitrathunukal (2001)
• Kattuvannuvilichapol (2001)
• Praja (2001)
• Red Indians (2001)
• Bharya Veettil Paramasukham (1999)
• Crime File
  Crime File (film)
  Crime File is a 1999 Malayalam film by K. Madhu starring Suresh Gopi and Sangeetha. This film is based on the Sister Abhaya murder case.-Plot:...
  
   (1999) .... Fr. Clement Kaliyar
• Gandhiyan (1999)
• Independence (1999)
• Panchapandavar (1999) .... Balan
• Rushy Vamsam (aka Rishi Vamsam) (1999)
• Tokyo Nagarathile Viseshangal (1999)
• Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum (1998) .... Jayashankar
• British Market (1998)
• Dravidan (1998)
• Harthal (1998)
• Mandhri Kochamma (1998)
• Mangamma (1998)
• Poothiruvathiranalil (1998)
• Aramana Rahasyam Angadipattu (1997)
• Desadanam (1997) .... Sankaran
• Kannoor (1997)
• Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam (1997) .... Sahadevan
• Kudamattom (1997)
• Harbour (1996)
• Kanjirappally Kuriachan (1996)
• Naalamkettile Nalla Thambimar (1996)
• Patanayakan (1996) .... Pappan
• Sulthan Hyderali (1996)
• The King (1995) .... Sanjay
• Oru Abihibhashakante Case Diary (1995) .... Balan
• High Way (1995)
• Mannar Mathai Speaking
  Mannar Mathai Speaking
  Mannar Mathai Speaking is a 1995 Malayalam comedy film made in India, written by Siddique-Lal, produced and directed by Mani. C. Kappan, and starring Mukesh, Saikumar and Innocent. It is the sequel to Ramji Rao Speaking . Priyadarshan adapted certain subplots of the film for his Hindi film, Bhagam...
  
   (1995) .... Ramjirao
• Radholsavam (1995)
• Sipayi Lahala (1995) .... M.D.
• Three Men Army (1995) .... Rajesh
• Thumboli Kadappuram (1995)
• Cabinet (1994)
• Chief Minister K. R. Gowthami (1994)
• Commissioner (aka Police Commissioner) (1994) .... Mohammad Iqbal
• Kadal (1994)
• Kambolam (1994)
• Rudraksham (1994) .... Jose
• Sainyam (English title: The Army) (1993)
• Dhruvam (1993) .... Ramdas
• Aagneyam (1993) .... Mammali
• Bandhukkal Sathrukkal (1993)
• Bhagyavan (1993) .... Rahulan
• Ekalavyan (1993) .... Cheradi Skariah
• Mafia (1993)
• Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993) .... Jayapalan
• Vietnam Colony (1993) .... Vattappalli
• Aardram (1992)
• Ellarum Chollanu (1992)
• Kaazhchakkppuram (1992) .... Sethumadhavan
• Manyanmaar (1992)
• Police Diary (1992)
• Cheppu Kilukkunna Changathi (1991) .... Ashok Kartha
• Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty (1991) .... Goonda
• Kuttapathram (1991) .... Sethu
• Nettippattam (1991) .... Sugunan
• Parallel College (1991) .... Chandrashekharan Nair
• Samrajyam (1990) .... Khadir
• Appu (1990) .... Ramankutty
• Dr. Pasupathy (1990) .... Thomas
• Indrajaalam (1990) .... Thankappan
• Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
  Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
  Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam is 1990 Malayalam comedy film starring Sreenivasan and Jayaram. It was written by Ranjith and directed by Viji Thampi.-Plot:...
  
   (1990)
• Nammude Naade (1990)
• Nanma Niranjavan Srinivasan (1990)
• Orukkam (1990) .... Ramu
• Mahayanam (1989) .... Sunnychan
• Adikkurippu (1989)
• Crime Branch (1989)
• Douthyam (1989) .... Capt. Rajiv Kumar
• Kaalal Pada (1989)
• Miss Pamela (1989)
• Naaduvazhikal (1989) .... Police Superintendent
• News (1989) .... Freddy Issac
• Ramji Rao Speaking
  Ramji Rao Speaking
  Ramji Rav Speaking is a 1989 Indian Malayalam comedy film written and directed by the Siddique-Lal duo. It stars Saikumar, Mukesh, Innocent and Rekha in the lead roles. The film deals with social factors affecting Kerala such as poverty and unemployment during the 1980s.Fazil remade this film in...
  
  (1989) .... Ramjirao
• Nineteen Twenty One (aka Ayarthi Thollayirathi Irupathonnu) (1988)
• Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988) .... Johny
• Dinarathrangal (1988)
• Moonnam Mura (1988) .... Karunan
• Witness (1988) .... Usthad Hamsa
• New Delhi (1987) .... Ananthan
• Naradhan Keralathil (1987) .... Khader
• P.C. 369 (1987) .... Johny's brother
• Manasilloru Manimuthu (1986)
• Njan Kathorthirikkum (1986)
• Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam (1985) .... Balu
• Uyarukm Njan Nadaake (1985)
• Pin Nilavu (aka Pinninvalu) (1983) .... Wilson
• Surumayitta Kannukal (1983)
• Innalenkil Nale (1982)
• Kaapaalika (1973)

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