RAGHUVARAN - The Devil on silver screen

[raaja_rasigan]

I was wondering why there was no thread for this man. Now i have started one for him.

One of my favourite Raghuvarn's character is:

Chidambaram - From "samsaram adhu minsaram"

The way he says, "mister ammayappan" :clap: the whole scene between visu & raghuvarn is fantastic

[Thalafanz]

r_r anne, did u vote 'Yes, But he overacts' ??? :roll:
Bcoz I voted 'Yes, He is perfect'... 8-)
And there is only one vote for each as of now... :lol: :D

[ajithfederer]

His roles in mugavari, amarkkalam, KNKN and puriadha pudhir are great :P

[raaja_rasigan]

r_r anne, did u vote 'Yes, But he overacts' ??? :roll:
Bcoz I voted 'Yes, He is perfect'... 8-)
And there is only one vote for each as of now... :lol: :D

yes.... sometimes..... i feel like that

[Thalafanz]

Athukkulla, 4 votes-a increase aagiukku... :thumbsup:

[Thalafanz]

r_r anne, did u vote 'Yes, But he overacts' ??? :roll:
Bcoz I voted 'Yes, He is perfect'... 8-)
And there is only one vote for each as of now... :lol: :D

yes.... sometimes..... i feel like that

Pls specify which movie u r referring 2... :D

[Thalafanz]

One of the Best Villain of All Time...
Antony... Mark Antony... :smokesmirk:

[raaja_rasigan]

r_r anne, did u vote 'Yes, But he overacts' ??? :roll:
Bcoz I voted 'Yes, He is perfect'... 8-)
And there is only one vote for each as of now... :lol: :D

yes.... sometimes..... i feel like that

Pls specify which movie u r referring 2... :D

not in particular.... but somewhere here & there....

but i would rate his family oriented roles as best ones, like:

samsaram adhu minsaram
mugavari
aaha

but he would be one among the best villains of tamil cinema

[P_R]

Bhavani in RGV's debut film: Shiva (dubbed as Udayam in Tamil).
In one great scene, Raghuvaran is sitting in a chair after being berated by his boss. You can see he is fuming with anger and humiliation. An underling walks in and asks for some money. Raghuvaran gets up from his chair and slaps him in one action. Powerful :clap:

[crajkumar_be]

Bhavani in RGV's debut film: Shiva (dubbed as Udayam in Tamil).
In one great scene, Raghuvaran is sitting in a chair after being berated by his boss. You can see he is fuming with anger and humiliation. An underling walks in and asks for some money. Raghuvaran gets up from his chair and slaps him in one action. Powerful :clap:
pEchE illAma summa gun mAdhiri nadichiruppAru :thumbsup:

andha padathukku reNdu hero - Ilaiyaraaja (BGM) and Raghuvaran

[ajithfederer]

How could i forget that movie :oops:

Bhavani in RGV's debut film: Shiva (dubbed as Udayam in Tamil).
In one great scene, Raghuvaran is sitting in a chair after being berated by his boss. You can see he is fuming with anger and humiliation. An underling walks in and asks for some money. Raghuvaran gets up from his chair and slaps him in one action. Powerful :clap:

[Roshan]

I have enjoyed his performances in...

PuriyAtha puthir
Samsaaram adhu minsaaram
Poo vizhi vaasalilE
En bommukutty ammAvukku
KaNNukkuL nilavu
Mugavari
Love Today
Amarkalam
Kaadhalan
Baasha
Dhaya

ippadi sollittE pOgalAm.. He's got a unique style - both as a Villain and Character Artiste. Even in a small role like what he did in Kandu KondEn Kandu KondEn - he shines and makes a difference. Raghuvaran, Nasar, Prakash Raj'ku appuRam - vithiyAsamAna, thiRamaiyAna villain+character roles nallA paNNakkoodiya nadigargaL yaarum varalEngrathu varunthathakka uNmai.

[selvakumar]

Yes. Raghuvaran at times over acts. But it is very very less. But matha villangaloda compare panninaa athu romba kammi :)

[joe]

CR,
I always have this doubt ..why Raghvaran never acted with Nammavar kamal ? :roll:

[selvakumar]

I 've seen a thread for Raghuvaran here sometim back :?

[crajkumar_be]

CR,
I always have this doubt ..why Raghvaran never acted with Nammavar kamal ? :roll:
enakkum same doubt :)

[joe]

CR,
I always have this doubt ..why Raghvaran never acted with Nammavar kamal ? :roll:
enakkum same doubt :)

Is he fedup with kamal for promoting Naser (My favourite) very much ? :roll:

[Roshan]

CR,
I always have this doubt ..why Raghvaran never acted with Nammavar kamal ? :roll:
enakkum same doubt :)

Is he fedup with kamal for promoting Naser (My favourite) very much ? :roll:

Moderator'E ippadi sindu mudinjA eppadi ? :x :lol:

I dont think there is any 'petty' things as such.

[joe]

CR,
I always have this doubt ..why Raghvaran never acted with Nammavar kamal ? :roll:
enakkum same doubt :)

Is he fedup with kamal for promoting Naser (My favourite) very much ? :roll:

Moderator'E ippadi sindu mudinjA eppadi ? :x :lol:

I dont think there is any 'petty' things as such.

:) Btw, Raghavaranum ,Naser-um sernthu nadichirukkangaLannu oru doubt ippo :roll:

[Thirumaran]

Yes. Raghuvaran at times over acts. But it is very very less. But matha villangaloda compare panninaa athu romba kammi :)

yes. In Indian cinemas it is very difficult to find a villian who acted long but no overact. That is the way our cinema is :lol2:

[Thirumaran]

:) Btw, Raghavaranum ,Naser-um sernthu nadichirukkangaLannu oru doubt ippo :roll:

Nasser -- Prakashraj i had seen..

Prakashraj raguvaran also i had seen.

But this :roll:

[joe]

:) Btw, Raghavaranum ,Naser-um sernthu nadichirukkangaLannu oru doubt ippo :roll:

Nasser -- Prakashraj i had seen..

Prakashraj raguvaran also i had seen.

But this :roll:

:lol: Appo naan santhega pattathu sariya pochu :(

[Thirumaran]

Looking at the films of Kamal in past decade not sure which role Raghuvaran should have suited.

Even prakashraj very recently acted with Kamal(VR and VV).

Raghuvaran's drug addict may be a reason too :?

To the point the one scene which i will remember of Raghuvaran always is the story telling scene in Mugavari. So Natural :thumbsup:

[Thirumaran]

:lol: Appo naan santhega pattathu sariya pochu :(

Ethukku intha avasaram. Hub la naanum neengalum mattumaa irukoam athukulla conclude panrathakku :lol2:

Innum konjam paer yaerkanavae office la ukkaarnthukittu itha yoasichittu irupaanga. Avangala ethukku disturb pannanum :huh: :lol2:

[joe]

:lol: Appo naan santhega pattathu sariya pochu :(

Ethukku intha avasaram. Hub la naanum neengalum mattumaa irukoam athukulla conclude panrathakku :lol2:

Innum konjam paer yaerkanavae office la ukkaarnthukittu itha yoasichittu irupaanga. Avangala ethukku disturb pannanum :huh: :lol2:

Arampichuteenra Umma kusumpa :D

[littlemaster1982]

Nobody mentions about Kaadhalan :? He was so casual in that role (Infact the role had nothing in it).

Kaakkarla: Enna Malli, gundu mela gundu thookki podara?

Malli: En thozhilE adhaanE :thumbsup:

[raaja_rasigan]

:) Btw, Raghavaranum ,Naser-um sernthu nadichirukkangaLannu oru doubt ippo :roll:

Nasser -- Prakashraj i had seen..

Prakashraj raguvaran also i had seen.

But this :roll:

Narasimha - by evergreen Captain had these two acted together along with another dozen of villains ranging from Anandaraj, Radharavi,Ranjith, kazankhan etc. against the one & only hero Vijayakanth

[joe]

:) Btw, Raghavaranum ,Naser-um sernthu nadichirukkangaLannu oru doubt ippo :roll:

Nasser -- Prakashraj i had seen..

Prakashraj raguvaran also i had seen.

But this :roll:

Narasimha - by evergreen Captain had these two acted together along with another dozen of villains ranging from Anandaraj, Radharavi,Ranjith, kazankhan etc. against the one & only hero Vijayakanth

I see.. :) Do they have any sequence together?

[Thirumaran]

Narasimha - by evergreen Captain had these two acted together along with another dozen of villains ranging from Anandaraj, Radharavi,Ranjith, kazankhan etc. against the one & only hero Vijayakanth

Junior artistaa act pannaangala ellaarum :lol2:
JK. Thanks for the clarification :mrgreen:

[selvakumar]

Nasser ah ippo ellam villan ah paartha parithaabamaa irukku. comedians maathiri theriyaraaar.

The roles that Raghuvaran gets these days. :x No wonder he got frustrated with the roles he was playing and had a great break in the middle. Thirumbavum athe maari roles. Paavam :(

[raaja_rasigan]

Nasser ah ippo ellam villan ah paartha parithaabamaa irukku. comedians maathiri theriyaraaar.

The roles that Raghuvaran gets these days. :x No wonder he got frustrated with the roles he was playing and had a great break in the middle. Thirumbavum athe maari roles. Paavam :(

Raguvaran's role in Roja kootam esp. in climax.... summa ninnu vedikka parthuttu iruppar... Basha Mark Antony--ah ivarunnu thonum & in one seen Rekha vandhu thittittu pogum, at that time i thought of puriyadha pudhir .......

[joe]

How many movies he acted as a hero ,apart from Ezhavathu manithan.?

Recently I have seen a song ,very popular one ,duet with one of the current TV serial amma actress,couldn't figure out which movie

[raaja_rasigan]

:) Btw, Raghavaranum ,Naser-um sernthu nadichirukkangaLannu oru doubt ippo :roll:

Nasser -- Prakashraj i had seen..

Prakashraj raguvaran also i had seen.

But this :roll:

Narasimha - by evergreen Captain had these two acted together along with another dozen of villains ranging from Anandaraj, Radharavi,Ranjith, kazankhan etc. against the one & only hero Vijayakanth

I see.. :) Do they have any sequence together?

Yes, Raguvaran is a senior officer, who knows who the Narasimma is (another police officer but for others a terrorist like man, as in vetrivizha kamal)... Nasser & Anandaraj are sincere officers who donno about this but try to catch the Narasimma... idhula 1 or 2 combinationla varuvanga....

[joe]

Nanri RR! :)

[raaja_rasigan]

How many movies he acted as a hero ,apart from Ezhavathu manithan.?

Recently I have seen a song ,very popular one ,duet with one of the current TV serial amma actress,couldn't figure out which movie

Dhool parakkudhu
Michael Raj

[Srimannarayanan]

How many movies he acted as a hero ,apart from Ezhavathu manithan.?

Recently I have seen a song ,very popular one ,duet with one of the current TV serial amma actress,couldn't figure out which movie


Michael Raj, Kai Nattu

[raaja_rasigan]

Nanri RR! :)

enna panradhu Joe... thread open pannittaen.... oru 10 pageavudhu fill aanadhanu namakku oru thripthiya irukkum....

sathyaraj thread parunga..... mangu mangunnu naandhan Dhinathanthi copy panni paste pannikittu irundhen

[joe]

RR,Sri,
But naan solluRa paatu romba paLaya padam ..raghavaran was like a ottadai kuchi ,but handsome and his movements are funny.

[Kalyasi]

How many movies he acted as a hero ,apart from Ezhavathu manithan.?

Recently I have seen a song ,very popular one ,duet with one of the current TV serial amma actress,couldn't figure out which movie


Michael Raj, Kai Nattu

Also in one more movie where Murali is a college student and radhika is a reporter... Raguvaran pairs radhika as a police officer....

[littlemaster1982]

How many movies he acted as a hero ,apart from Ezhavathu manithan.?

Recently I have seen a song ,very popular one ,duet with one of the current TV serial amma actress,couldn't figure out which movie


Michael Raj, Kai Nattu

Also in one more movie where Murali is a college student and radhika is a reporter... Raguvaran pairs radhika as a police officer....

Is it "Rani Maharani"? But I don't remember seeing Murali in that film :roll:

[raaja_rasigan]

I know a Radhika film.... named "Thendral sudum"... adhuva?

[Roshan]

Nobody mentions about Kaadhalan :? He was so casual in that role (Infact the role had nothing in it).

Kaakkarla: Enna Malli, gundu mela gundu thookki podara?

Malli: En thozhilE adhaanE :thumbsup:

LM,

NallA pArunga.. I have mentioned Kaadhalan.. Some of the dialogues I liked in Kaadhalan

Neenga veyynnunnA vekkiRathukkum, edunnA edukkuRathukkum athu onnum thirppathi laddilla .. guNdu !! - His style :notworthy:

ippO nAn ungaLukku kadavuL mAthiri.. enna nambithAn aaganum.. kadavuLai nambinAr kai vidappadAr !!!! - His dialogue delivery and body language :clap: :notworthy:

[littlemaster1982]

LM,

NallA pArunga.. I have mentioned Kaadhalan..


:oops: Sariya gavanikkala :ashamed:



Neenga veyynnunnA vekkiRathukkum, edunnA edukkuRathukkum athu onnum thirppathi laddilla .. guNdu !! -


Exact dialogue:

Enna vilayaadaringala? Veyyundreenga, edungreenga? Athenna malar-valaiyamaa? Vedingundu sir, ezharai kilo yeman. Thappa kai vaicha naan gaali. Appuram kaasila vaippingale oru urundai sOru. Athukku kooda thera maattan indha Malli :evil:

[Roshan]

I vaguely remember another movie he has acted as hero.. there is this nice song - 'thenRal ennai muthamittathu'. enna padam'nu theriyumA yArukkAvathu ? :roll:

[Roshan]

I vaguely remember another movie he has acted as hero.. there is this nice song - 'thenRal ennai muthamittathu'. enna padam'nu theriyumA yArukkAvathu ? :roll:

[joe]

I vaguely remember another movie he has acted as hero.. there is this nice song - 'thenRal ennai muthamittathu'. enna padam'nu theriyumA yArukkAvathu ? :roll:

Exactly this song I was talking about :)

[Raghu]

I dont think he over act, besides, he introduced a different style of villanism(Italian Mafia kind of look), without his 'Meesai' he should have acted as a hero with his good looks, but shame he cant dance or fight, cos unfortunatley Indian Cinem relies heavily on this DUMB things!!!

what about 'Amarkalam' ?? as Shalini's father, he out performed Ajith in every way and stole the film...

there was one movie, he acted as Surya's brother, an ill minded brother , excellent performance

:clap:
:clap:

who could have equalled our SS in badshah??

Antony! Mark antony

It is bad luck to TFM, he was never utilised by TFI...

[Roshan]

LM,

NallA pArunga.. I have mentioned Kaadhalan..


:oops: Sariya gavanikkala :ashamed:



Neenga veyynnunnA vekkiRathukkum, edunnA edukkuRathukkum athu onnum thirppathi laddilla .. guNdu !! -


Exact dialogue:

Enna vilayaadaringala? Veyyundreenga, edungreenga? Athenna malar-valaiyamaa? Vedingundu sir, ezharai kilo yeman. Thappa kai vaicha naan gaali. Appuram kaasila vaippingale oru urundai sOru. Athukku kooda thera maattan indha Malli :evil:

Is it Malar Valaiyam ? :roll: enakku thiruppathi laddu mAthiri gnaapagam :? :oops:

[MADDY]

and Thalaivar BGM for Raghuvaran is haunting 8-) ............

i would rate his role in poo vizhi vaasalile as one of his best ..........he wud hold the kid near the fire and blcakmail sathyaraj.......puratchi thamizhan as usual tries to do a trick to break the deadlock for which Raghu says "enna ranjith, velayaduriya?? kozhandha en kaila, neruppu pakkathhula........." something like that - wat a delivery :notworthy:

thotta chinungi, Baasha, Kanudkondein*2, Anjali, Ullasam are some of his gems IMO..........he wud have sizzled in shiva (hindi).......and i thot he was a villain who could match superstars like rajini in baasha and Amitabh in lal baadshah....... :D

[joe]

I vaguely remember another movie he has acted as hero.. there is this nice song - 'thenRal ennai muthamittathu'. enna padam'nu theriyumA yArukkAvathu ? :roll:

Exactly this song I was talking about :)

I just found it is from Oru oodai nathiyaagirathu.

[Srimannarayanan]

RR,Sri,
But naan solluRa paatu romba paLaya padam ..raghavaran was like a ottadai kuchi ,but handsome and his movements are funny.

Oru Odai Nadhiagiradhu .Sumalatha is heronie. It has a nice song "thalayai kuniyum thamaraye".

[Roshan]

and Thalaivar BGM for Raghuvaran is haunting 8-) ............

:exactly: When I was typing the message I wanted to mention that as well but miss aayiduchu :oops: Specially when he says that line 'kadavuLai nambinAr kaividappadAr' - BGM :clap:



i would rate his role in poo vizhi vaasalile as one of his best ..........he wud hold the kid near the fire and blcakmail sathyaraj.......puratchi thamizhan as usual tries to do a trick to break the deadlock for which Raghu says "enna ranjith, velayaduriya?? kozhandha en kaila, neruppu pakkathhula........." something like that - wat a delivery :notworthy:

He says it so coolly and casually



thotta chinungi, Baasha, Kanudkondein*2, Anjali, Ullasam are some of his gems IMO..........he wud have sizzled in shiva (hindi).......and i thot he was a villain who could match superstars like rajini in baasha and Amitabh in lal baadshah....... :D

:oops: :oops: How come I missed Anjali. Lovely performance indeed !

[Raghu]

I vaguely remember another movie he has acted as hero.. there is this nice song - 'thenRal ennai muthamittathu'. enna padam'nu theriyumA yArukkAvathu ? :roll:

Exactly this song I was talking about :)

I just found it is from Oru oodai nathiyaagirathu.

Joe anNe,

athula Thalivar Dr.SPB avarhhalin Super paatu onu irukuthu,

'Thaliayai kuniyum thaamaraiye.. poo vadai katru janalay saathu'

SPB rocks in the song Raghuvaranm as the hero struggled , he acted with Sumaltaha

Raghuvaran also acted as a hero in a film called 'Kutravaali' along with Rekha

[Raghu]

I know, I know ........ I know.........

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[joe]

athula Thalivar Dr.SPB avarhhalin Super paatu onu irukuthu,

'Thaliayai kuniyum thaamaraiye.. poo vadai katru janalay saathu'

wow! excellent songs ..
Btw,raghuvaran's ezhavathu manithan's all songs are bharathi songs.
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/music/tamil/s/movie_name.4393/

[Srimannarayanan]

He acted as a Hero in Kootupuzhukkal which has Amala as a female lead and MSV as a Music director.

[Raghu]

If i am right, He acted in Hindi (couple of films) as a Hero, along with sunil shetty.... etc

[littlemaster1982]

Is it Malar Valaiyam ? :roll: enakku thiruppathi laddu mAthiri gnaapagam :? :oops:

It's Malar Valaiyam only. Malar Valaiyam - Governor connection ;)

[raaja_rasigan]

I know, I know ........ I know.........

:clap: :clap: :clap:

funniest dialogue in this scene:

Anand Babu: Naa police-ku phone panraen

Raguvaran: Panni enna solla porae.... nanum innoruthan pondattiyum onna irundhoam, adha avaloda purushan parthuttan.. ippo avanga rendu perum odi pudichu velayadittu irukkanga......
adhukkum ennoda telephonedhan kedachadha :lol:

[Thalafanz]

what about 'Amarkalam' ?? as Shalini's father, he out performed Ajith in every way and stole the film...

Yeah Yeah... Angga sutti ingga sutti, unggalukku Ajith-a kuttam sollalanaa tookkam varathey... :evil:
Why don u go ahead & say dat Raghuvaran out performed ungga Thalaivar in Badshah... :huh:


there was one movie, he acted as Surya's brother, an ill minded brother , excellent performance

Poovellam Kettuppar... :thumbsup:

[Raghu]

what about 'Amarkalam' ?? as Shalini's father, he out performed Ajith in every way and stole the film...

Yeah Yeah... Angga sutti ingga sutti, unggalukku Ajith-a kuttam sollalanaa tookkam varathey... :evil:
Why don u go ahead & say dat Raghuvaran out performed ungga Thalaivar in Badshah... :huh:


there was one movie, he acted as Surya's brother, an ill minded brother , excellent performance

Poovellam Kettuppar... :thumbsup:

thala 8-) , enoda thalaivar SS illapa, avaroda pera inga solla virumbala... sonna soluvanga ithu Tamil Film section-nu,

In Badsha, yes Raghuvaran and SS were EQUAL, no doubt

Cool 8-) 8-)

[Raghu]

funniest dialogue in this scene:



I know... I know.... i know.......... :P :P :P

[Thalafanz]

what about 'Amarkalam' ?? as Shalini's father, he out performed Ajith in every way and stole the film...

Yeah Yeah... Angga sutti ingga sutti, unggalukku Ajith-a kuttam sollalanaa tookkam varathey... :evil:
Why don u go ahead & say dat Raghuvaran out performed ungga Thalaivar in Badshah... :huh:


there was one movie, he acted as Surya's brother, an ill minded brother , excellent performance

Poovellam Kettuppar... :thumbsup:

thala 8-) , enoda thalaivar SS illapa, avaroda pera inga solla virumbala... sonna soluvanga ithu Tamil Film section-nu,

In Badsha, yes Raghuvaran and SS were EQUAL, no doubt

Cool 8-) 8-)

I thought u were simply bashing Ajith... :oops:
Then, I'm sorry... I take back my words... Cool... 8-)

[Raghu]

what about 'Amarkalam' ?? as Shalini's father, he out performed Ajith in every way and stole the film...

Yeah Yeah... Angga sutti ingga sutti, unggalukku Ajith-a kuttam sollalanaa tookkam varathey... :evil:
Why don u go ahead & say dat Raghuvaran out performed ungga Thalaivar in Badshah... :huh:


there was one movie, he acted as Surya's brother, an ill minded brother , excellent performance

Poovellam Kettuppar... :thumbsup:

thala 8-) , enoda thalaivar SS illapa, avaroda pera inga solla virumbala... sonna soluvanga ithu Tamil Film section-nu,

In Badsha, yes Raghuvaran and SS were EQUAL, no doubt

Cool 8-) 8-)

I thought u were simply bashing Ajith... :oops:
Then, I'm sorry... I take back my words... Cool... 8-)

thala

No Probs Bro, I Like THALA, much more than the current actors these days, i dont want to mention any names, then we end in a mess again.. and please note I dont bash any actors...

but Occasionally I pick on GAPTHAN Vijayakanth

and our LIPSTICK manNan Rama Raasan

:lol2:

[raaja_rasigan]

funniest dialogue in this scene:



I know... I know.... i know.......... :P :P :P

Raghu-ji naandhan andha dialogue-ayum serthu ezhudhinaene

[Thirumaran]

I know, I know ........ I know.........

:clap: :clap: :clap:

funniest dialogue in this scene:

Anand Babu: Naa police-ku phone panraen

Raguvaran: Panni enna solla porae.... nanum innoruthan pondattiyum onna irundhoam, adha avaloda purushan parthuttan.. ippo avanga rendu perum odi pudichu velayadittu irukkanga......
adhukkum ennoda telephonedhan kedachadha :lol:


:rotfl: Raghuvaran :thumbsup:

[raaja_rasigan]

there was one movie, he acted as Surya's brother, an ill minded brother , excellent performance

Poovellam Kettuppar... :thumbsup:

There is no Raghuvaran in Poovellam Kettuppar

The film is Uyirile kalanthadhu

Raghuvaran as collector & surya his bro with jo as his lover

[Raghu]

funniest dialogue in this scene:



I know... I know.... i know.......... :P :P :P

Raghu-ji naandhan andha dialogue-ayum serthu ezhudhinaene

I know... I know.... i know..........

[Thalafanz]

there was one movie, he acted as Surya's brother, an ill minded brother , excellent performance

Poovellam Kettuppar... :thumbsup:

There is no Raghuvaran in Poovellam Kettuppar

The film is Uyirile kalanthadhu

Raghuvaran as collector & surya his bro with jo as his lover

Oh yes... Sorry... I mixed those 2 movies... :D

"Adinggappa adingga... Appvavathu ungga kai en meela padattum..."
"10 varushamaa unggalukku pullaye illa. Appa naan thaan ungga chellam. Ungga nenjila toonggi thaan enakku palakkam (something like dat)"

Raghuvaran ROCKS in Uyirile kalanthadhu... His expression... No chance... :thumbsup:

[Raghu]

funniest dialogue in this scene:



er more funny than the GREATEST dialogue in TAMIL CINEMA HISTORY ??

yes i mean the dialogue 'AEI' !!!

[Thalafanz]

I have enjoyed his performances in...
ippadi sollittE pOgalAm.. He's got a unique style - both as a Villain and Character Artiste. Even in a small role like what he did in Kandu KondEn Kandu KondEn - he shines and makes a difference. Raghuvaran, Nasar, Prakash Raj'ku appuRam - vithiyAsamAna, thiRamaiyAna villain+character roles nallA paNNakkoodiya nadigargaL yaarum varalEngrathu varunthathakka uNmai.

:notthatway: How about Nepolean & Raj Kiran... Both of them are awesome actors as well...

Nepolean - Ejamaan, Virumaandi, etc :thumbsup:
Raj Kiran - Thavamaai Thavamirunthu, Kireedam, etc :thumbsup:

[selvakumar]

what about 'Amarkalam' ?? as Shalini's father, he out performed Ajith in every way and stole the film...
Raghu,
In that film, performance from most of the characters were good. Radhika performed well even in that little role. Raghuvaran did a good job during his conversation with Nasser. Nasser was just a filler in that movie along with others.
Ultimately, it was Ajith & Shalini who stole everyone's heart :wink:
Performancewise, Ajith had many scope. Konja scenes la different ah panni iruppaar. but Raghuvaran character oda scope atha vida kammi. :roll:

[Thalafanz]

CR,
I always have this doubt ..why Raghvaran never acted with Nammavar kamal ? :roll:
enakkum same doubt :)

Is he fedup with kamal for promoting Naser (My favourite) very much ? :roll:

Moderator'E ippadi sindu mudinjA eppadi ? :x :lol:

I dont think there is any 'petty' things as such.

:) Btw, Raghavaranum ,Naser-um sernthu nadichirukkangaLannu oru doubt ippo :roll:

Bro, enakku nyabagam vanthiduchu...
Amarkalam... :smokesmirk:

[raaja_rasigan]

Ultimately, it was Ajith & Shalini who stole everyone's heart :wink:

first of all, they stole each others heart :)

[Raghu]

Ultimately, it was Ajith & Shalini who stole everyone's heart :wink:

first of all, they stole each others heart :)

:lol2:

[selvakumar]

r_r :exactly:

How did I forget Amarkalam when Joe posted tat question ? :roll: Yes.. Amarkalam is a good example for Nasser - Raghuvaran combo :)

[Thalafanz]

Ultimately, it was Ajith & Shalini who stole everyone's heart :wink:

first of all, they stole each others heart :)

:lol: Ungga timing... :thumbsup:

[raaja_rasigan]

Nepolean - Ejamaan :thumbsup:


vallavarayan: kalyana veeda irundha naandhan mapillaiya irukkanum, ezhavu veeda irundha naandhan ponama irukkanum... malayum mariyadhayum eppavum enakkudhan kedaikkanum :thumbsup:

vallavarayan to Thalapathi Dinesh: sembatta 8-)

[Thalafanz]

r_r :exactly:

How did I forget Amarkalam when Joe posted tat question ? :roll: Yes.. Amarkalam is a good example for Nasser - Raghuvaran combo :)

I think Amarkalam is the only movie they acted 2gether so far. Athaan sattunu nyabagathukku varalanu nenaikuren... :)

[raaja_rasigan]

r_r :exactly:

How did I forget Amarkalam when Joe posted tat question ? :roll: Yes.. Amarkalam is a good example for Nasser - Raghuvaran combo :)

I think Amarkalam is the only movie they acted 2gether so far. Athaan sattunu nyabagathukku varalanu nenaikuren... :)

I already gave 1 example: Narasimha

[Thalafanz]

r_r :exactly:

How did I forget Amarkalam when Joe posted tat question ? :roll: Yes.. Amarkalam is a good example for Nasser - Raghuvaran combo :)

I think Amarkalam is the only movie they acted 2gether so far. Athaan sattunu nyabagathukku varalanu nenaikuren... :)

I already gave 1 example: Narasimha

Oh, antha padam naan innum paarkala pa... :oops: :( :wink:

[Thirumaran]

How did I forget Amarkalam when Joe posted tat question ? :roll:

Neenga Ajith filmsa innum nallaa note pannanum :evil: :wink:

Athuvu Ajith and Shalini nadicha padathula vara mattera eppadi marakalaaam :hammer: :lol:

[Kollywoodfan]

One of the most awesome character artists/ esp Villain.

Raghuvaran was so evil in Arunachalam, but he was so sophisticated. Rajini starrers portray him best for the most part.

Also loved him in Love Today and Mugavari as great support to the heroes. :P

[Raghu]

One of the most awesome character artists/ esp Villain.

Raghuvaran was so evil in Arunachalam, but he was so sophisticated. Rajini starrers portray him best for the most part.

Also loved him in Love Today and Mugavari as great support to the heroes. :P

:exactly:

[Raikkonen]

in asatapovathu yaaru show, people who imitates him always come with this dialouge

Etahavathu pesuna, seat ku adiyile bomb vachiruven

maybe kaadhalan is very famous.. but he had some gems like Mudhalvan, Baasha and Love Today, but also had some duds like Sivapatikaram.. a minus point of him is, he pretty much overshadows everybody in his movies.. he owns all :notworthy:

[Raghu]

in asatapovathu yaaru show, people who imitates him always come with this dialouge

Etahavathu pesuna, seat ku adiyile bomb vachiruven

maybe kaadhalan is very famous.. but he had some gems like Mudhalvan, Baasha and Love Today, but also had some duds like Sivapatikaram.. a minus point of him is, he pretty much overshadows everybody in his movies.. he owns all :notworthy:

I know... I know...... I know..........
I know I know I know... I know......

[raaja_rasigan]

in asatapovathu yaaru show, people who imitates him always come with this dialouge

Etahavathu pesuna, seat ku adiyile bomb vachiruven

maybe kaadhalan is very famous.. but he had some gems like Mudhalvan, Baasha and Love Today, but also had some duds like Sivapatikaram.. a minus point of him is, he pretty much overshadows everybody in his movies.. he owns all :notworthy:

I know... I know...... I know..........
I know I know I know... I know......

neenga innaikku fulla I know... I know-nu sollikittae irukkeenga... neenga enna Raghu-va illa original Raguvaran-a :roll:

[Raghu]

r_r :exactly:

How did I forget Amarkalam when Joe posted tat question ? :roll: Yes.. Amarkalam is a good example for Nasser - Raghuvaran combo :)

I think Amarkalam is the only movie they acted 2gether so far. Athaan sattunu nyabagathukku varalanu nenaikuren... :)

I already gave 1 example: Narasimha

adenkappa, Namma GAPTHAN padatha epadi maranthen,

athula Raghuvarn soluvar - He is a ONE man army you know (refereing to GAPTHAN)

:banghead:

[raaja_rasigan]

Mudhalvan

Maragadham... seeppu konda ... seevanum :lol:

[Raghu]

in asatapovathu yaaru show, people who imitates him always come with this dialouge

Etahavathu pesuna, seat ku adiyile bomb vachiruven

maybe kaadhalan is very famous.. but he had some gems like Mudhalvan, Baasha and Love Today, but also had some duds like Sivapatikaram.. a minus point of him is, he pretty much overshadows everybody in his movies.. he owns all :notworthy:

I know... I know...... I know..........
I know I know I know... I know......

neenga innaikku fulla I know... I know-nu sollikittae irukkeenga... neenga enna Raghu-va illa original Raguvaran-a :roll:

adengapa, rendu perukum mugam oru mathiri-nu common-a soluvanga :wink:

[Kollywoodfan]

what about 'Amarkalam' ?? as Shalini's father, he out performed Ajith in every way and stole the film...

Yeah Yeah... Angga sutti ingga sutti, unggalukku Ajith-a kuttam sollalanaa tookkam varathey... :evil:
Why don u go ahead & say dat Raghuvaran out performed ungga Thalaivar in Badshah... :huh:


there was one movie, he acted as Surya's brother, an ill minded brother , excellent performance

Poovellam Kettuppar... :thumbsup:

That wasn't Poovellam Kettupaar. It was Uyirile Kalanthathu.

I think it was the least memorable out of all the Surya-Jo movies. Although Raghuvaran pitched in with an excellent performance, his being the child of Radhika was hard to digest. He didn't suit the role, but performed very well, especially in the last court scene or whenever he explains what motivated him to go against his brother.

[m_23_bayarea]

Nobody's mentioned MUTHALVAN yet? One of his best performances... 8-) 8-) 8-)

[Kollywoodfan]

Someone did bay, in the previous pages :D An amazing performance indeed.

[raaja_rasigan]

சமீபத்தில் நடந்த ஒரு சினிமா பட விழாவுக்கு `வரன்' நடிகர் கோட்டு-சூட்டுடன் வந்திருந்தார். முக்கிய பிரமுகர்களின் கைகளை இறுக பற்றியபடி, சொன்னதையே திரும்ப திரும்ப சொல்லிக்கொண்டிருந்தார். ஒரு பிரமுகரிடம் போய், `சைகை' மூலம் சாப்பாடு பற்றி பேசினார்.

அடுத்த சில நிமிடங்களில் அவர் தடுமாறியபடி மேடையை விட்டு இறங்கினார். அவரை ஒரு அரசாங்க அதிகாரி பாதுகாப்பாக வெளியில் கொண்டுபோய் விட்டார்.

http://www.dailythanthi.com/cn/cn_home.asp?issuedate=1/22/2008&secid=2

[Raghu]

Nobody's mentioned MUTHALVAN yet? One of his best performances... 8-) 8-) 8-)

I know... I know... I know.... I know...

[Raghu]

has any1 seen bheema? how was raghuvarn's performance in that?

[thilak4life]

Bhavani in RGV's debut film: Shiva (dubbed as Udayam in Tamil).
In one great scene, Raghuvaran is sitting in a chair after being berated by his boss. You can see he is fuming with anger and humiliation. An underling walks in and asks for some money. Raghuvaran gets up from his chair and slaps him in one action. Powerful :clap:

Just caught this thread, and I was about to post this. absolutely agree. This film also has the reasons why one couldn't stand him in Baasha. (IMHO)

I also agree with CR on the hero of this film, Ilaiyaraja. But let's not forget RGV. The sequences were brilliantly captured, and he extracted the apt background score. Incidentally, Raghuvaran got his own motif track. One more vicious scene in the film, with Raghuvaran(Bhavani) taking his belt out to choke Kota Srinivasa Rao in a fit of rage! As he takes his life away, Bhavani's eyes bulges out with a gratifying grin, that you just know it's (personally) purposive for Bhavani to Gnaw this guy out. :clap:

Contrastingly, he followed it up with Shekar of Anjali next year! And he pulled it off (I know, I'm being a bit too careful here, but nonetheless a convincing father role from Mani)..

Though I wouldn't expect nuances from him, I'm a fan of his understated qualities. If it lacked, he would get a bit too excited, like in Puriyadha pudhir or Mudhalvan (though a bit comical here, he tries to render a corrupt old coot of a politician), though I've enjoyed these films. I like the casual avatars like Ullasam, Mugavari more. He used to be a Fazil favorite with two strong roles, En Bommukutty Ammavukku saw him sport a reasonable husband in search of her kid, to its opposite, the rich slimeball after the kid in Poovizhi Vasalile

[Raghu]

what about that VJ film?? with shalini where he comes as shalini's father?

what was the name again?

:confused2:

[Roshan]

He used to be a Fazil favorite with two strong roles, En Bommukutty Ammavukku saw him sport a reasonable husband in search of her kid, to its opposite, the rich slimeball after the kid in Poovizhi Vasalile

And also in Fazil's 'kaNNukkuL Nilavu'. Even though the move didnt appeal much his role was good - again as a loving and understanding father.

[thilak4life]

He used to be a Fazil favorite with two strong roles, En Bommukutty Ammavukku saw him sport a reasonable husband in search of her kid, to its opposite, the rich slimeball after the kid in Poovizhi Vasalile

And also in Fazil's 'kaNNukkuL Nilavu'. Even though the move didnt appeal much his role was good - again as a loving and understanding father.

I forgot this film :oops: I slept in the theater half way.. :oops:

[thilak4life]

Regarding Kamal's indifference to Raghuvaran. a) Could be because he's no fan of his acting.
b) Lack of compatibility to the characters in the film.

I personally don't buy personal differences (definitely not "Isn't Rohini close to Kamal?" or "drug addictions", etc)

[Roshan]

Mudhalvan (though a bit comical here, he tries to render a corrupt old coot of a politician),

His role in Mudhalvan was highly enjoyable :thumbsup:

One of those scenes I enjoyed much is - He would request a group of 'senior' officers to check the constitution and let him know if there is room for 'oru naaL mudhalvan' post. An elderly officer would start reading the constitution in English. Raghuvaran loses his patience, abruptly and agrily stops the man and says "yOv intha Engleesh ellAm vEnaam.. mudiyumA mudiyAtha adha chollu" :lol: - That was classy :notworthy:

PS: That poor man would immediately respond "mudiyum saar" :lol:

[thilak4life]

Mudhalvan (though a bit comical here, he tries to render a corrupt old coot of a politician),

His role in Mudhalvan was highly enjoyable :thumbsup:

One of those scenes I enjoyed much is - He would request a group of 'senior' officers to check the constitution and let him know if there is room for 'oru naaL mudhalvan' post. An elderly officer would start reading the constitution in English. Raghuvaran loses his patience, abruptly and agrily stops the man and says "yOv intha Engleesh ellAm vEnaam.. mudiyumA mudiyAtha adha chollu" :lol: - That was classy :notworthy:

PS: That poor man would immediately respond "mudiyum saar" :lol:

Yeah, the role also gave a suggestion that Shankar has modeled it from different politicians. :)

[crajkumar_be]

what about that VJ film?? with shalini where he comes as shalini's father?

what was the name again?

:confused2:
Kannukkul Nilavu

[thilak4life]

Aside: Amala epitomizes "cuteness" in "Shiva" (Couldn't resist saying this) :P

[selvakumar]

what about that VJ film?? with shalini where he comes as shalini's father?

what was the name again?

:confused2:
Kannukkul Nilavu
IR music.. I think it was a flop. I didn't see anything special from Raghuvaran for this movie. surprisingly, vijay was good.

btw, Fazil is returning :D IR kku innoru oru naal oru kanadvu ??

[crajkumar_be]

IR music.. I think it was a flop. I didn't see anything special from Raghuvaran for this movie. surprisingly, vijay was good.

:shock:



btw, Fazil is returning :D IR kku innoru oru naal oru kanadvu ??
ayyA vENAmyA! :shaking: oru kanavOda niruthikkuvOm.

P.S: I literally fought with my friends and dragged them with me to see this movie (for Ilaiyaan of course) cutting short a session in a bar. 10-20 minutes into the film, and after conducting an SMS poll on the future course of action, most of us scooted out like mad!
adi vAngAdha korai.... :banghead:
[apparam dhAn therinjidhu the guy who acted as Srikanth's father was the man of the match!]

[thilak4life]

Except for IR's work, and Shalini, there's nothing I could recollect from the film. Fazil's direction and Vijay's acting rocked the cradle big time.

[Raghu]

I am suprised not many ppl have discussed 'Kutravali' he was the HERO in that film, heroine was Reklha, MD was the GREAT MSV

any takers?

[Kollywoodfan]

He was in Thotta Chinugi as Revathi's jealous husband. Excellent performance. This was remade as Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam in hindi.

RV (shortcut) also performed extremely well in Nerukku Ner as a loving brother and father. Very emotional acting. :)

[raaja_rasigan]

His role as a father of karan & kushboo in Thulli Thirindha kalam is also a good one &

the scenes between Raguvaran & karan are similar to that of visu & raguvarn in samsaram adhu minsaram

[Thirumaran]

I am suprised not many ppl have discussed 'Kutravali' he was the HERO in that film, heroine was Reklha, MD was the GREAT MSV

any takers?

Actually I am surprised that there was a movie like that :oops: :(

You can throw some info about that :)

[Raghu]

thiru,

I am trying my best to find it but , I cant find it...

It has Rekha co-staring , it was realsed in the same year as thendral enai sudum ..or something (radhika N.ravi film)

in this Film Raguvaran is a Medical student so is Rekha, but some thing goes wrong and ends up in jail..., there is a nice song by MSV ending like 'Kutravali yaar endru solvathu ohoooo...

[Raghu]

Raaja_rasigan

Unga Avatar sooper :lol2:

[raaja_rasigan]

Raaja_rasigan

Unga Avatar sooper :lol2:

:ty:

[m_23_bayarea]

Mudhalvan (though a bit comical here, he tries to render a corrupt old coot of a politician),

His role in Mudhalvan was highly enjoyable :thumbsup:

One of those scenes I enjoyed much is - He would request a group of 'senior' officers to check the constitution and let him know if there is room for 'oru naaL mudhalvan' post. An elderly officer would start reading the constitution in English. Raghuvaran loses his patience, abruptly and agrily stops the man and says "yOv intha Engleesh ellAm vEnaam.. mudiyumA mudiyAtha adha chollu" :lol: - That was classy :notworthy:

PS: That poor man would immediately respond "mudiyum saar" :lol:

Another scene when Raguvaran will ask Vadivelu to cut the camera off during the interview...

R: Camera-va off pannu! :twisted:

V: :lol2:

R: Just by his action..... Konnuduvaen! :twisted:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Roshan]

Mudhalvan (though a bit comical here, he tries to render a corrupt old coot of a politician),

His role in Mudhalvan was highly enjoyable :thumbsup:

One of those scenes I enjoyed much is - He would request a group of 'senior' officers to check the constitution and let him know if there is room for 'oru naaL mudhalvan' post. An elderly officer would start reading the constitution in English. Raghuvaran loses his patience, abruptly and agrily stops the man and says "yOv intha Engleesh ellAm vEnaam.. mudiyumA mudiyAtha adha chollu" :lol: - That was classy :notworthy:

PS: That poor man would immediately respond "mudiyum saar" :lol:

Another scene when Raguvaran will ask Vadivelu to cut the camera off during the interview...

R: Camera-va off pannu! :twisted:

V: :lol2:

R: Just by his action..... Konnuduvaen! :twisted:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Yes :lol: I liked that too. Mudhalvan padatha revisit paNNanumpOla irukku :)

[m_23_bayarea]

During the middle of the interview, it will look as if Arjun was cornering him, but all of a sudden, Raguvaran will twist the plate to his side, and come up with this Tamil proverb... Agalaathu, Anugaathu, etc etc... The audience cheered like crazy for that! 8-) 8-) 8-)

[Roshan]

IR music.. I think it was a flop. I didn't see anything special from Raghuvaran for this movie. surprisingly, vijay was good.

:shock:



btw, Fazil is returning :D IR kku innoru oru naal oru kanadvu ??
ayyA vENAmyA! :shaking: oru kanavOda niruthikkuvOm.

:lol: Fazil and IR Combo has given many good movies. intha oru padatha vechu mudivu paNNa mudiyAthu. intha news uNmainnA let us wait and see and hope something good happens.

BTW, I love the song kaatril varum geethamE en kaNNanai aRivaayA. Beautiful tune.

[Raghu]

Mudhalvan (though a bit comical here, he tries to render a corrupt old coot of a politician),

His role in Mudhalvan was highly enjoyable :thumbsup:

One of those scenes I enjoyed much is - He would request a group of 'senior' officers to check the constitution and let him know if there is room for 'oru naaL mudhalvan' post. An elderly officer would start reading the constitution in English. Raghuvaran loses his patience, abruptly and agrily stops the man and says "yOv intha Engleesh ellAm vEnaam.. mudiyumA mudiyAtha adha chollu" :lol: - That was classy :notworthy:

PS: That poor man would immediately respond "mudiyum saar" :lol:

Another scene when Raguvaran will ask Vadivelu to cut the camera off during the interview...

R: Camera-va off pannu! :twisted:

V: :lol2:

R: Just by his action..... Konnuduvaen! :twisted:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I Know... I know i know I know......

Bay Bro,

Can u get some info on this Kutravali film please? I googled, but could not find anything :(

[Raghu]

In Dhaya ..

Raghuvaran will say' Hey hey hey, nee 10 varushamaa thaan villain, aana aaana naa 20 varushama villain

Old is GOLd kanna'

or something like that.... any one recall the exact words :confused2:

[equanimus]

He used to be a Fazil favorite with two strong roles, En Bommukutty Ammavukku saw him sport a reasonable husband in search of her kid, to its opposite, the rich slimeball after the kid in Poovizhi Vasalile

And also in Fazil's 'kaNNukkuL Nilavu'. Even though the move didnt appeal much his role was good - again as a loving and understanding father.
kaNNukkuL nilavu wasn't bad really. Some typically farcical comedy tracks aside, there are quite a few genuinely good moments in the film. Songs are, of course, just lovely in the film. There are many glimpses of the superb actress in Shalini, and the Fazil who made pUvizhi vAsalilE. This is our only 'decent' attempt at, ahem, a psychological thriller, guys, otherwise, we have only Ghajini to boot!

[thilak4life]

This is our only 'decent' attempt at, ahem, a psychological thriller, guys, otherwise, we have only Ghajini to boot!

Not sure about the genre, Julie Ganapathy?

If you remove the qualifier, "decent", I can name you plenty more dubious contenders for the genre.
Anniyan
Chandramukhi
Kangalal Kaithu Sei
.
..
...
Enakul Oruvan
...
....
Yaar nee.
....
.....

Kodambakkam rocks... 8-)

[equanimus]

Yeah, true, and I suggest you revisit 'kaNNukkuL nilavu.' Fazil picks up the basic premise of 'Memento', it's really worth a watch. And, I agree with Selvakumar, I think Vijay is not bad at all in the film (and that's saying a lot). There are some genuinely thrilling moments towards the end of the film. It's Fazil, often thought of to be sweet and mellow, who also made one of the best thrillers (I'm talking about 'pUvizhi vAsalilE' here) in Tamil cinema. Here too, he doesn't let you down, not completely.

I've not seen 'Julie Ganapathi.' I probably should. But, 'mUdupani', I thought, was hardly thrilling. Balu Mahendra turns 'Psycho' into maudlin melodrama. (I've NO idea why it's revealed that Pratap's mom is actually dead much early in the film. What was that, a stab at "neo-realistic thriller" genre?) There's a single shot that runs for minutes in the film when the policeman uncle of Pratap looks for him in his estate bungalow which has always struck me as so well crafted, but so dull and useless. But for Raaja's brilliant Herrmann-like score and god-awesome songs (anyone heard the less-heard discotheque song 'Sing Swing'?), there's not much to savour here.

[thilak4life]

Yeah, true, and I suggest you revisit 'kaNNukkuL nilavu.' Fazil picks up the basic premise of 'Memento', it's really worth a watch. And, I agree with Selvakumar, I think Vijay is not bad at all in the film. There are some genuinely thrilling moments towards the end of the film. It's Fazil, often thought of to be sweet and mellow, who also made one of the best thrillers (I'm talking about 'pUvizhi vAsalilE' here) in Tamil cinema. Here too, he doesn't let you down, not completely.

I'll try to watch the film again. I remember the climax et all, but the film was boring. Though I wasn't all that attentive back then :D


I've not seen 'Julie Ganapathi.' I probably should.

I liked JG. It's a worthy adaptation. Check it out! :)


But, 'mUdupani', I thought, was hardly thrilling. Balu Mahendra turns 'Psycho' into maudlin melodrama. (I've NO idea why it's revealed that Pratap's mom is actually dead much early in the film. What was that, a stab at "neo-realistic thriller" genre?) There's a single shot that runs for minutes in the film when the policeman uncle of Pratap looks for him in his estate bungalow which has always struck me as so well crafted, but so dull and useless. But for Raaja's brilliant Herrmann-like score and god-awesome songs (anyone heard the less-heard discotheque song 'Sing Swing'?), there's not much to savour here.

Yeah, I don't remember the film all that all. But I remember Shoba to be natural (how I wish I could use that word at any actress today), Raaja's score (yes, I also analogize his score as Herrmann-like for this film) and songs!

I remember that song too,
s(w)ing with me now
i'll show you how
Some really "funky" music. Rhythmic riffs from start to finish! Must have been a sensation for the time. :D

[equanimus]

I'll try to watch the film again. I remember the climax et all, but the film was boring. Though I wasn't all that attentive back then :D
There's a long awfully boring comedy track (the ever-irritating Charlie and Dhaamu, constants in Fazil films, and Madan Bob), so you're sufficiently warned. :) The introductory scenes where we slowly realise that Vijay is a "gaan-case," without things being spelt out loud and clear to us with a hammer, the entry of Sri Vidya and her scenes with Vijay and Shalini, and the portrayal of Raghuvaran-Shalini relationship are all rather well done.

[Prabo]

"Makkal en pakkam" starring Satyaraj, RV and Nizalgal Ravi.

All three are villians in that film :2thumbsup: Terrific combo and nice gangster film of those days. Also had some wonderfull songs though i dont remember it now.

[bingleguy]

i knw ;-) Raghuvaran ....... :-)

avar Udhadu kooda nadikkum thiran kondulladhu ..... ena oru miga periya nadigaraleye paaraata pattavar :-)

Hes simply a wonderful character artiste ... i really cherish his performance in Samsaaram adhu Minsaaram ..... he was really like a chosen one for that character .... a very simple actor - but a great deliverer .... !

Mark Antony - many would remember him by this name only :-) hes so very famous on this name ....

Love Today was one of the best movies for Raghuvaran i would vouch for ! Though he has acted in a lot of movies as a villian ... he is best suited for this role these days ! even Ahaa movie was a good one for Raghuvaran !

these were some roles which he performed apart from acting as a villian !

[Movie Cop]

Raghuvaran is one of the finest actors that Tamil cinema has produced. Hero, villain, character role - you name it. He does with aplomb and perfection. Even in small cameo roles he leaves an inimitable impression on the screen. :thumbsup:

It's unfortunate that such a gifted actor like Raghuvaran has not acted in a single movie with Aandavar! :(

[bingleguy]

It's unfortunate that such a gifted actor like Raghuvaran has not acted in a single movie with Aandavar! :(

Well .... tats true infact ... tis really amazing ... Kamal really has a thirst of best performers ... n Raghuvaran is somebody whom he cannot afford to miss ! Raghuvaran has been a part of many SuperStar films though !

[raaja_rasigan]

"Makkal en pakkam" starring Satyaraj, RV and Nizalgal Ravi.

All three are villians in that film :2thumbsup: Terrific combo and nice gangster film of those days. Also had some wonderfull songs though i dont remember it now.

Nice movie, sathyaraj as Samraj

Andavana parkanum avanukkum uthanum

[raaja_rasigan]

"Makkal en pakkam" starring Satyaraj, RV and Nizalgal Ravi.

All three are villians in that film :2thumbsup: Terrific combo and nice gangster film of those days. Also had some wonderfull songs though i dont remember it now.

Nice movie, sathyaraj as Samraj, Rajesh as a cunning villain

Andavana parkanum avanukkum uthanum

[Kollywoodfan]

Yeah, true, and I suggest you revisit 'kaNNukkuL nilavu.' Fazil picks up the basic premise of 'Memento', it's really worth a watch. And, I agree with Selvakumar, I think Vijay is not bad at all in the film (and that's saying a lot). There are some genuinely thrilling moments towards the end of the film. It's Fazil, often thought of to be sweet and mellow, who also made one of the best thrillers (I'm talking about 'pUvizhi vAsalilE' here) in Tamil cinema. Here too, he doesn't let you down, not completely.

Apart from the irritating comedy track, a film of this genre could have done without it because all it served as was a distraction, this movie was not bad. And I'm not just saying that for Vijay. Although his performance cannot be deemed as amazing, it was not bad considering the roles that he is used to performing. His performance did have some noteworthy scenes like the end when he loses control and his various child-like tantrums. His scenes with Shalini were all immensely sweet (esp when Shalini tells him to be with her and his immediate shyness then hesitation) and SriVidya also lent amazing supporting. Raghuvaran wasn't as prevalent in this movie, but nevertheless the relationship between him and Hema regarding Vijay was depicted well. All this coupled with Ilayaraja's amazing music and bgm make this movie worth a watch. :)

[Roshan]

Yeah, true, and I suggest you revisit 'kaNNukkuL nilavu.' Fazil picks up the basic premise of 'Memento', it's really worth a watch. And, I agree with Selvakumar, I think Vijay is not bad at all in the film (and that's saying a lot). There are some genuinely thrilling moments towards the end of the film. It's Fazil, often thought of to be sweet and mellow, who also made one of the best thrillers (I'm talking about 'pUvizhi vAsalilE' here) in Tamil cinema. Here too, he doesn't let you down, not completely.

Apart from the irritating comedy track, a film of this genre could have done without it because all it served as was a distraction, this movie was not bad. And I'm not just saying that for Vijay. Although his performance cannot be deemed as amazing, it was not bad considering the roles that he is used to performing. His performance did have some noteworthy scenes like the end when he loses control and his various child-like tantrums. His scenes with Shalini were all immensely sweet (esp when Shalini tells him to be with her and his immediate shyness then hesitation) and SriVidya also lent amazing supporting. Raghuvaran wasn't as prevalent in this movie, but nevertheless the relationship between him and Hema regarding Vijay was depicted well. All this coupled with Ilayaraja's amazing music and bgm make this movie worth a watch. :)

KWF,

Very well summarised !! :thumbsup: And yes, to me the movie is worth a watch for all the above reasons mentioned. Vijay to me was good considering even the movies he has done after kaNNukkuL nilavu. Raguvran did a good job as a caring, loving and understanding father of Shalini.

Shalini : neengathAnEpA intha mAthiri AaLungaLukku namma anba kodukkanum'nu sonneenga

Raghuvaran : Anba kodukkanumnuthAn sonnEn.. aanA onna kodukka sollala

[Raghu]

Raghuvaran's performance in 'Ahaa' was very good as well... but in films like STAR(prashanth & jo) he was made to look like one nut!!!

he is the ONE and ONLY CHARISMATIC VILLAIN against SS....

In SHIVAJI Suman was PATHETIC, i feel RAGHUVARAN would have been AWSOME in that role

BOTH MOTTAI BOSS & RAGHUVARAN would have ATHIRUFIED the FILM!

[dinesh13284]

I know.....
IIIIIIIIII KKKKKKKKnow
I kkkknow
I know.....
I know.....
I know.....
I know.....

[Raghu]

I know.....
IIIIIIIIII KKKKKKKKnow
I kkkknow
I know.....
I know.....
I know.....
I know.....

Oi

athu enoda Punch dialogue :twisted: :lol:

[interz]

Not to mention Love Today, really really Superb

[Raghu]

Not to mention Love Today, really really Superb

I know.....
IIIIIIIIII KKKKKKKKnow
I kkkknow
I kkknow.....
I kknow.....
I know.....
I know.....

[Thalafanz]

I know.....
IIIIIIIIII KKKKKKKKnow
I kkkknow
I know.....
I know.....
I know.....
I know.....

Oi

athu enoda Punch dialogue :twisted: :lol:

Beware... Perarasu avar adutha padathula intha dialog-a vachuda poraru... :lol:

[Raghu]

I know.....
IIIIIIIIII KKKKKKKKnow
I kkkknow
I know.....
I know.....
I know.....
I know.....

Oi

athu enoda Punch dialogue :twisted: :lol:

Beware... Perarasu avar adutha padathula intha dialog-a vachuda poraru... :lol:

illa illa, paduthuku title- 'I know' -nu vaichuduvaru :lol2:

[Kollywoodfan]

And the audience's reaction will be

WHO CARES?? :banghead:

[m_23_bayarea]

In ARUNACHALAM!

Visu: You scoundrels, you criminals... Irunga ippovae police-ku phone panni, bla bla bla...

Raguvaran: Ithan Ithan Ithan, ungala maathiri padichavangaloda prachanaya... Ungala ellam veliyaa vittaa thaanae court-u judge-u ellam? Enna porutha varaikum, ippo ithu thaan Court-u... Naan thaan judge-u... Unga ellarukkum ippo marana thandanaa!!

:lol:

[Kollywoodfan]

He was a very sophisticated baddie in Arunachalam :)

[m_23_bayarea]

He was a very sophisticated baddie in Arunachalam :)

The only villain (that I've seen) that generated soo many whistles/applause from Rajini fans when introduced on screen! It was very evident in all the Rajini movies he starred... 8-) 8-) 8-)

[Kollywoodfan]

He provides the perfect foil to Rajini :wink: Baasha was unforgettable especially in the flashback when we first see both of them together with their men on opposite sides. Their conversation had such intensity! :shock:

He is just such a charismatic artist. I know Vijay too likes/respects him a lot and personally requested that he come out of hibernation to do a short, but sweet cameo in Sachein.

[littlemaster1982]

Raghuvaran's role in Sachien was unnecessary and he was made to look like a junior artist :evil:

[Raghu]

He was a very sophisticated baddie in Arunachalam :)

The only villain (that I've seen) that generated soo many whistles/applause from Rajini fans when introduced on screen! It was very evident in all the Rajini movies he starred... 8-) 8-) 8-)

Very true!!!!, infact in Muthu he would come for a very small scene, and everyin cinema is like when is Raghuvaran coming , when is he coming?

as soon as he comes all the whistles and applause

:clap: :clap:

[raaja_rasigan]

In Basha:

Ragu: enna mancikam

rajini: hey basha, manick basha..

Ragu: aah.. aah.. manick basha

Nice one

Nearing to climax.. devan asks raguvaran to pardon him>

ragu: unna mannikkiradhu na onnum basha kedayadhu.. mark antony

[Raghu]

In Basha:

Ragu: enna mancikam

rajini: hey basha, manick basha..

Ragu: aah.. aah.. manick basha

Nice one

Nearing to climax.. devan asks raguvaran to pardon him>

ragu: unna mannikkiradhu na onnum basha kedayadhu.. mark antony

:P :P

[saradhaa_sn]

'துள்ளித் திரிந்த காலம்' படத்தில் வேலையில்லாத கரண், தன் காதலியை வீட்டுக்கு அழைத்து வரும்போது, கரணின் அப்பா ரகுவரன்: "ஏம்மா, எதை நம்பி நீ இவனோட வந்தே?. நாளைக்கு ஜாக்கெட் துணியிலிருந்து, தலைக்கு Hair-pin வரைக்கும் நான் தான் உனக்கு வாங்கித்ததரனும். தெரியுமா?"

உடனே காதலி கரணிடம்: "இரண்டு வருஷமா உங்களாலே புரிய வைக்க முடியாத உங்க நிலைமையை, உங்க அப்பா ரெண்டு நிமிஷத்துல புரிய வச்சிட்டார். நான் போரேன்".

[saradhaa_sn]

'நேருக்கு நேர்' படத்தில், தனக்கு குறித்த காலத்தில் திருட்டு பாஸ்போர்ட் வேணும்னு, பாஸ்போர்ட் ஆஃபீஸில் வேலை செய்யும் ரகுவரனை, வில்லன் கரண் போனில் மிரட்டுவார்.

அப்போது தியேட்டரில் ஒரு குரல்: "போச்சுடா, எல்லாபடத்துலயும் இவர்தான் மத்தவங்களை இந்த மாதிரி மிரட்டுவார். இப்போ இவருக்கே இந்த நிலையா?"

[Raghu]

i KNOW
i KKnowww
I KNOW I KNOW

I KNOW...........

[Kollywoodfan]

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/trailer/9093.html

yaaradi Nee Mohini trailers. Looks like an awesome film and Nayanthara looks stunning. The telugu original story by Selva seems good, so I think this film should be good with a significant role for the father character that Raghuvaran plays. It'll be nice to see him as a caring father again. :D His performance as Vijay's father in Love Today is one of my all time favs.

[ajithfederer]

Highlight characterization was that raguvaran earns 1lakh/ minute or something similar ......... :rotfl2: :rotfl:

Raghuvaran's role in Sachien was unnecessary and he was made to look like a junior artist :evil:

[Kollywoodfan]

It was meant to be that short, because RV didn't really have any interest to act at that point. He didn't want a full-fledged role. Vijay requested him to act in a short cameo, which is why he did. What made the that cameo so bad?? :roll:

Romba sirikatheenge AF :notthatway:

[dinesh13284]

Oi

athu enoda Punch dialogue :twisted: :lol:

Neenga copy rights ethaavathu vangi irukeengala?

[saradhaa_sn]

i KNOW
i KKnowww
I KNOW I KNOW

I KNOW...........

ரகுவரன் இந்த டயலாக்கை வச்சு படத்துல பதினைந்து நிமிஷம் ஓட்டிட்டாருன்னா, நீங்க இங்கே அதையே வச்சு பதினைந்து போஸ்ட் ஓட்டிட்டீங்க.

[selvakumar]

'துள்ளித் திரிந்த காலம்' படத்தில் வேலையில்லாத கரண், தன் காதலியை வீட்டுக்கு அழைத்து வரும்போது, கரணின் அப்பா ரகுவரன்: "ஏம்மா, எதை நம்பி நீ இவனோட வந்தே?. நாளைக்கு ஜாக்கெட் துணியிலிருந்து, தலைக்கு Hair-pin வரைக்கும் நான் தான் உனக்கு வாங்கித்ததரனும். தெரியுமா?"

உடனே காதலி கரணிடம்: "இரண்டு வருஷமா உங்களாலே புரிய வைக்க முடியாத உங்க நிலைமையை, உங்க அப்பா ரெண்டு நிமிஷத்துல புரிய வச்சிட்டார். நான் போரேன்".

Yes. His performance in that movie was good. His expressions during that scene and after karan's death :clap: Awesome I would say.

Only though him, Audience will feel the intensity in the kushboo's dialogues that comes in the later part of the movie.

My favorite scene in the film is :

The way he struggles during kushboo's marriage. Marriage ninnu pona udanae, oru parithaba look koduppaar. Superb !!

[VENKIRAJA]

Mudhalvan was also awesome......
"intha seeeeeeepu illa seeeepu......!"

"that was a good interview"

"neeyellam oru manthiri"

[Raghu]

Oi

athu enoda Punch dialogue :twisted: :lol:

Neenga copy rights ethaavathu vangi irukeengala?

:lol2:

[Raghu]

i KNOW
i KKnowww
I KNOW I KNOW

I KNOW...........

ரகுவரன் இந்த டயலாக்கை வச்சு படத்துல பதினைந்து நிமிஷம் ஓட்டிட்டாருன்னா, நீங்க இங்கே அதையே வச்சு பதினைந்து போஸ்ட் ஓட்டிட்டீங்க.

i KNOW
i KKnowww
I KNOW I KNOW

I KNOW........... :P :lol:

[hattori_hanzo]

The only occasion in which I have seen Raghuvaran & Kamal together was the audio release function of Alavandhan/Abhay.
Raghuvaran even had a chance to speak on the stage about Kamal.


Regarding Kamal's indifference to Raghuvaran. a) Could be because he's no fan of his acting.
b) Lack of compatibility to the characters in the film.

I personally don't buy personal differences (definitely not "Isn't Rohini close to Kamal?" or "drug addictions", etc)

[Gaza]

wow...he is a devil on silver screen..great voice :D i liked him a lot in baasha..wen he wud simply overshine thalaivar...the only villain to overshine thalaivar..:clap:

[Gaza]

welcum hattori hanzo....i thot of using beatrix kiddo as my nick ;)

[joe]

The only occasion in which I have seen Raghuvaran & Kamal together was the audio release function of Alavandhan/Abhay.
Raghuvaran even had a chance to speak on the stage about Kamal.

What did he speak about Kamal?

[hattori_hanzo]

Nasser has acted with Raghuvaran in other movies too. There are two Arjun starrers which come to my mind.

1. Marudhamalai - RV as Election Commissioner & Nasser as a retired constable(Arjun's dad).

2. Remake of Ghulam - Nasser as the father(a coward/traitor, whatever) of RV and Arjun. That was a pathetic role for Nasser.




:) Btw, Raghavaranum ,Naser-um sernthu nadichirukkangaLannu oru doubt ippo :roll:

Nasser -- Prakashraj i had seen..

Prakashraj raguvaran also i had seen.

But this :roll:

[thilak4life]

The only occasion in which I have seen Raghuvaran & Kamal together was the audio release function of Alavandhan/Abhay.
Raghuvaran even had a chance to speak on the stage about Kamal.


Oho. There's a video floating around youtube, where Shruthi, Raveena tandon, Amrish puri, Randhir kapoor, Javed akthar, SEL, etc speak about Kamal during the audio release. It's a short video, and couldn't remember sighting Raghuvaran.

[hattori_hanzo]

The only occasion in which I have seen Raghuvaran & Kamal together was the audio release function of Alavandhan/Abhay.
Raghuvaran even had a chance to speak on the stage about Kamal.

What did he speak about Kamal?

sorry Joe, i dont remember what he spoke. Also adhu Alavandhava Virumandiyannu oru chinna doubt irukku. I think Captain was also one of the chief guests for that ceremony. Captain in white half sleeved shirt(with multiple layers of asian paints) was seated near Kamal on the stage.

[Raghu]

The only occasion in which I have seen Raghuvaran & Kamal together was the audio release function of Alavandhan/Abhay.
Raghuvaran even had a chance to speak on the stage about Kamal.

What did he speak about Kamal?

sorry Joe, i dont remember what he spoke. Also adhu Alavandhava Virumandiyannu oru chinna doubt irukku. I think Captain was also one of the chief guests for that ceremony. Captain in white half sleeved shirt(with multiple layers of asian paints) was seated near Kamal on the stage.

:lol:

[Kollywoodfan]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=O-0RHrzLLB0

Classic interview scene from Mudhalvan! Both Raghuvaran and Arjun rock! :wink:

[Pras]

this one is nice :

http://www.behindwoods.com/image-gallery-stills/photos-6/indira-vizha/indira-vizha-05.html

[ajithfederer]

Sad that this thread was started only some days before :(

[bingleguy]

The man is remembered for his "I Know" dialogue ..... he is a brilliant artiste .... acknowledged for his amazing portrayal in villian characters ....

[sarna_blr]

Praying god for his Athma shanthi adaya...

[NOV]

Praying god for his Athma shanthi adaya...Pls go to http://tfmpage.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=11305&start=15 for conveying your condolences.

This thread will continue to discuss on his many contributions to Tamil cinema.

[Movie Cop]

Even in one of his recent movies Maruthamalai, where he played the role of a collector, his acting was fabulous! Not a very heavy role for his standards but he fitted himself into it like a glove... 8-)

[crajkumar_be]

[tscii:9d5268a1c0]http://www.thehindu.com/fr/2008/02/22/stories/2008022250750100.htm


Probably no artist can go into hibernation time and again and bounce back like Raghuvaran has. The actor has done it at least thrice. “Yes! I often do a turn and turn about. Rajinikanth keeps asking me about it,” he guffaws, as you sit do wn for a chat in the greenery of the porch in his home in T. Nagar, Chennai. “I have to give my all to the role I play. And when I feel I can’t, I opt out. Once I even decided to renounce the world. So it was long robes, rudraksha et al.” Today the versatile actor is an indisputable value-addition to films, big and small. What does he attribute it to? “God,” he says simply.

Every moment of the meet with the veteran is a rewarding experience as myriad telling emotions crisscross his visage despite the shades over his eyes — quiet and serious one minute, voluble and laughing the next.
Cinema and life

After a short silence he looks you straight in the eye and says: “Acting is like puking! I take two days to come out of a character, and two more days to get into another. That’s the problem with me. See, because you told me you were coming over to meet me I’ve cancelled today’s dubbing for ‘Yaaradi Nee Mohini.’ I have to think and field your posers honestly. I can’t, if I have another commitment after this.” You can only gape at him perplexed! “Now I’ve given my life to cinema. You see the caravan there. That’s where I am most of the time, doing homework for my roles and listening to stories.”

Are his ideas accepted by the director? “He gives me a hearing and then decides. After all he’s the chief,” notes Raghuvaran. The conversation steers towards the famous, “I know” dialogue in ‘Puriyadha Pudhir,’ which he utters again and again in a scene lending a different expression to the phrase each time. “I’m indebted to director K.S.Ravikumar for it. He had given me four pages of dialogue. I suggested we could do it differently and after much deliberation I came up with the words,” smiles Raghuvaran.

He vibes well with heroes Rajini, Ajith, Vijay and Vikram. And he’s all praise for Dhanush, his ‘son’ in ‘Yaaradi Nee Mohini.’ He acts out the scene he had dubbed for, the previous day. “Nayantara slaps me. Dhanush warns her and pulls me away. While dubbing for the scene I really felt a bonding with Dhanush,” he says. How many takes did it involve? “Six!” Did Nayan really slap him? “Yeah! She really did!” The candour makes you smile.

He had always wanted to be an actor but not a hero. “A lead role has limitations, my characters don’t,” he says. “In Rajeshwar’s ‘Indra Vizha’ I’m back to my ‘Baasha’ kind of role. And I loved my part in ‘Bheema.’” Raghuvaran has significant parts to play in ‘Kandasamy,’ ‘Sila Nerangalil’ and ‘Ellam Avan Seyal.’

Again breaking the norm that once you work on the small screen it’s impossible to find a foothold in films, Raghuvaran did Sivasankari’s ‘Oru Manidhanin Kadhai’ — the story of an alcoholic — in the early years of his career. And only rarely do you see him talk to the media, visual or print! The man’s niche is safe and secure without any effort from his side!

He also does many first-time directors’ films. “Every assistant dreams of making it as director. When he comes to me with a role he says he has created with me in mind, I don’t have the heart to send him back disappointed.” The goodwill speaks volumes about Raghuvaran’s nature.

What about your mood swings? “How do you know?” is the repartee. “You are right. But I feel most artists do. That’s why it is better that my son Sai Rishi is growing up with his mother … Do you know I’m divorced? But Rishi comes over very often. He even has a set of his school uniform here. In fact despite my divorce from Rohini the three of us enjoy a very good relationship.”

Raghuvaran has worked with Amitabh Bachchan in ‘Lal Badsha.’ “I’ve also played Dilip Kumar’s son-in-law in Hindi. Madhuri Dixit was the daughter.” But he’s done just three Hindi films so far … “Here, in 10 days I finish a role and go on to the next. But it’s not possible there,” he says. The actor also works in Kannada, Malayalam and Telugu films.
His pastime

“Music. It’s more a passion, though I’m an avid reader too. I began playing the guitar when I was eight. I have a music room where I compose.” It’s a revelation! “Yeah! I hardly talk about it,” he says. Raghuvaran has passed Grade II in piano at the Trinity College of Music, which is headquartered in London and conducts its exams here. “A real musician should be able to notate. I can. When I left Coimbatore for Chennai to try my luck in acting, I had the confidence that if need arises I could earn playing my guitar.” The actor has 30 compositions of his own. “I can easily pull out 10 and make an album. But that isn’t my aim. I just want to keep in touch with music. I plan to take the Grade III exam soon.”

How many more talents of the man remain hidden, you wonder![/tscii:9d5268a1c0]

[Billgates]

Raghuvaran has played variety of roles ! He could settle onto a character smoothly .
Pity , he passed away. Cinema has lost a very good character artist .

Just saw Aahaa yesterday. Nice portrayal as elder son of a family. Climax was well set . Raghuvaran explaining to wife Banupriya on his earlier life . All ends well.

[raaja_rasigan]

Not only Aahaa.. some other his gems are also telecasted: Amarkalam, Thulli thirintha kalam, Love today

:( I felt sad that he is no more..... I never felt like this for any other actor

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Wow, Amazing Only Raghuvaran Possible!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=mNKVhlubc0c

[PARAMASHIVAN]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtlf1cj9K-I&feature=player_detailpage

One of the best of Raghuvaran !

[HonestRaj]

yov paramu.. edhukkuyya pazhasellam keLareeru..

[PARAMASHIVAN]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=dPIZvaqTPZg

Classic Stuff!

[C2]

The man is remembered for his "I Know" dialogue ..... he is a brilliant artiste .... acknowledged for his amazing portrayal in villian characters ....
yeah... the way he repeats the dialogue " I KNOW" in different modulations, excellent...
also his acting in poovizhi vasalile worth mentioning.... when he shows the pencil drawing of the villain drawn by jeeva (sathyaraj) and says "appadiye achu adicha madhiri varanju irukkan" his expressions are wonderful...

[balaajee]

I found Raguvaran in E sudeep's acting.

[PARAMASHIVAN]

I found Raguvaran in E sudeep's acting.

you mean the movie "naan E" ??

[balaajee]

you mean the movie "naan E" ??
Sorry missed Naan

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Sorry missed Naan

thanks

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Recently watched a film called "Kai naattu", Good performance by Raghuvaran. Those days "Madhuri" was a regular in Raghuvaran's films!