Ravichandran
Date of birth: 1942-03-30
Place of birth: Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
Known for: Acting
Also known as: B.S. Raman, B. S. Raman
Biography
Ravichandran (30 March 1942 – 25 July 2011) was a Malaysian-Tamil film actor who played lead hero roles in Tamil movies from 1964-1979. He has also acted in supporting roles from 1986, and directed a few films. He was given the title of Kalaingnar Thilagham in many of the on-screen credits of films starring him in lead role. He was, also, called "Puratchi Kalaignar" (Refer: "Anandha Bairavi" Tamil Movie Title Scene). Before entering cine-field, during his studies in Trichy, he has acted in two dramas, namely., "AanaiyidungalAnna" and "Udhaya Suriyan". After entering cine-field, he has acted in two dramas, namely, "Mapplley Yen Magalaik Kadhali" and "That Man from Poonthamallee". In the drama "That man from Poonthamallee", he performed in double role and Thirumuruga Kirupanandha Variyar, who presided over the drama in Vellore, has appreciated and awarded a title "Nadaga Sigamani". He has, also, acted in a TV Serial namely., GEE boom ba in 1986. During his tenure of acting, his fans, journalists, movie-directors/producers have given many titles, viz., Kalai Ulaga Ilavarasar, Kalai Nilavu, Romantic Hero, Velli Vizha kathanayagan, Vannap Pada Nayagan, Evergreen Hero, Chennai MGR, Kalaignar Thilagam, Style King, Stunt Man an, Bhagdath Perazhagan, Kalai chelvan, Pudhumai Thilagam etc. He was much affectionate with his fans. Nobody could forget his smiling face.
Movie Credits
Ondru Engal Jaathiye
1987-07-31
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Paattukku Naan Adimai
1990-02-23
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Paadu Nilave
1987-05-15
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Arunachalam
1997-04-10
Arunachalam, the son of a prominent village elder, discovers the truth about his past.
Raja Chinna Roja
1989-07-20
Raja, an aspiring actor from a village, relocates to a big city to follow his dream. There, he meets
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
1987-06-12
Balaraman, an honest policeman manages to capture an international criminal, Michael Raj. However, R
Chinnappadass
1989-07-28
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Amman Kovil Kizhakale
1986-04-24
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Sattam Oru Vilaiyaattu
1987-10-21
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Thanthu Vitten Ennai
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Kettimelam
1985-10-11
Therkathi Kallan
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Kadhalikka Neramillai
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Veettukku Vandha Marumagal
1973-09-07
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Sabadham
1971-04-14
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Athey Kangal
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Puguntha Veedu
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Kavari Maan
1979-04-06
Motor Sundaram Pillai
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Sinehithi
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Pammal K. Sambandam
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Pudhiya Mugam
1993-05-28
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Thendral
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Adaikalam
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Guru Sishyan
1988-04-13
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Kaviya Thalaivi
1970-10-29
Devi is in love with Suresh, a lawyer, but is forced to marry Paranthaman, an alcoholic gambler. Dev
Nangu Suvargal
1971-02-06
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Manjal Kungumam
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Karnaa
1995-04-14
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Sevagan
1992-04-19
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Aadu Puli
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Oomai Vizhigal
1986-08-15
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Akkarai Pachchai
1974-01-01
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Uzhaippali
1993-06-24
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Manitha Jaathi
1991-06-07
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Agnimrigam
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Oru Thottil Sabadham
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Aromalunni
1972-04-14
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Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
1971-01-01
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Neethikku Thandanai
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Ramanaa
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Naan
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Kanden Kadhalai
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Sikharangal
1979-12-21
Savitri is devastated when she learns that her boyfriend Ramesh is a married man. She leaves him and
Janaki Sabatham
1975-04-12
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Neeya?
1979-01-13
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Madras to Pondicherry
1966-12-16
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Paasa Paravaigal
1988-04-29
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Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa
1989-06-16
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