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Vijayaraghavan (born 20 December 1951) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. He is popular for his character roles.[1] He is the son of popular drama and cinema artist N. N. Pillai. He got his break by playing the iconic character Ramji Rao in 1989 film Ramji Rao Speaking. This character later got the cult status in Malayalam Cinema.
Vijayaraghavan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Narayanapillai Vijayaraghavan 20 December 1951 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1973 – present |
| Spouse | Suma Vijayaraghavan |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent |
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Early life and family
Vijayaraghavan is the son of veteran actor N. N. Pillai and Chinnamma. He was born in Kuala Lumpur on 20 December 1951,[2] the capital of the Federation of Malaya, where his father worked as an Estate Manager. He has two sisters Sulochana and Renuka. He had his primary education from Govt. High School, Kudamaloor.[3]
Acting career
Vijayaraghavan made his film debut with Kaapaalika, 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 that Vijayaraghavan became a busy star in Malayalam film.
He got a break with his performance in the 1989 film Ramji Rao Speaking, in which he played the title role of the villain Ramji Rao. In the mid-1990s Vijayaraghavan played the hero in a number of low-budget Malayalam movies. He appeared in a few movies as second hero with Suresh Gopi in the lead role, including Commissioner. He also played notable roles in movies such as Ekalavyan, Crime File, Mafia and King. In 1995, he reprised his role as the character Ramji Rao in Mannar Mathai Speaking.
In the 2000s, he turned to character and villain roles and appeared in various movies, among them C.I.D. Moosa, Lion, Chotta Mumbai, Mayavi, Bharathchandran I.P.S. and Raavanaprabhu. He has also appeared in a popular Malayalam television serial entitled Kavyanjali, produced by Balaji Telefilms.
Vijayaraghavan is specially known for playing the iconic character Ramji Rao in 1989 film Ramji Rao Speaking, in 1995 film Mannar Mathai Speaking, in 2014 film Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 and in 2019 film Mask.
Personal life
He is married to Anitha and has 2 sons. The elder son, Jinadevan is a businessman and is married to Rakhi. The younger son, Devadevan is in film industry. He is settled at Olassa, Kottayam District, Kerala.[4]
Filmography
Malayalam films
| Year | Movie | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kallan D`Souza | ||
| 2022 | Hridayam | Neelakandan Moorthy | |
| 2021 | Kaduva | M.L.A. Divakara Kurup | Filming |
| Paappan | |||
| 2020 | Maniyarayile Ashokan | Achuthan | |
| 2020 | 2 States | Appappan | |
| 2019 | Driving Licence | Himself | Cameo |
| 2019 | Adhyarathri | ||
| 2019 | Sayanna Varthakal | ||
| 2019 | Brother's Day | Kurishinkal Chandy | |
| 2019 | Porinju Mariam Jose | Iype Muthalali | |
| 2019 | Kakshi: Amminippilla | Adv. R. P. | |
| 2019 | Mask | Ramji Rao | |
| 2019 | Soothrakkaran | ||
| 2019 | Mr. & Ms. Rowdy | ||
| 2018 | Karinkannan | ||
| 2018 | Paviyettante Madhurachooral | ||
| 2018 | Ottakoru Kaamukan | ||
| 2018 | Johny Johny Yes Appa | Karian, Johny's father | |
| 2018 | Mangalyam Thanunanena | ||
| 2018 | Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha | Palathara Jose | |
| 2018 | Aravindante Athidhikal | Kaala Prabhakaran | |
| 2018 | Kammara Sambhavam | Francis | |
| 2018 | Rosapoo | ||
| 2018 | Queen | Principal | |
| 2018 | Carbon | ||
| 2017 | Aana Alaralodalaral | ||
| 2017 | Punyalaan Private Limited | Shakthan Rajashekharan | |
| 2017 | Tharangam | ||
| 2017 | Sherlock Toms | Unnikrishnan | |
| 2017 | Ramaleela | Ambady Mohanan | |
| 2017 | Rakshadhikari Baiju | Balakrishnan, Baiju's father | |
| 2017 | Sathya | ||
| 2017 | Ezra | Fr. Samuel | |
| 2016 | James & Alice | ||
| 2016 | Leela | Gopinathan Pillai Nair/ Pillechan | |
| 2015 | Two Countries | Kochachan | |
| 2015 | Loham | Chandrasekharan | |
| 2015 | Jilebi | ||
| 2015 | Samrajyam II | Khadir | |
| 2015 | Oru Vadakkan Selfie | Umesh's father | |
| 2014 | Darboni | ||
| 2014 | Bangalore Days | Kuttan's father | |
| 2014 | Ohm Shanthi Oshaana | ||
| 2014 | Salaam Kashmier | ||
| 2014 | Ettekaal Second | ||
| 2014 | Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 | Ramji Rao (Pastor Kunjumon) | |
| 2013 | Idukki Gold | Raman | |
| 2013 | 72 Model | Vasutty | |
| 2013 | Nadodimannan | Purushothaman | |
| 2013 | Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus | ||
| 2013 | For Sale | Achayan | |
| 2013 | Memories | Aravindhaksha Menon | |
| 2013 | Left Right Left | ||
| 2013 | ABCD | ||
| 2013 | Housefull | ||
| 2013 | Kutteem Kolum | ||
| 2013 | Romans | ||
| 2012 | Face 2 Face | Varghese Punchakkadan | |
| 2012 | 101 Weddings | Munshi Sankaran Pillai | |
| 2012 | Vaidooryam | ||
| 2012 | Thappana | ||
| 2012 | Run Babby Run | ||
| 2012 | Friday | ||
| 2012 | M L A Maniyum patham classum Ghusthiyum | ||
| 2012 | Vadyar | ||
| 2012 | Josettante Hero | ||
| 2012 | Mayamohini | ||
| 2012 | Masters | Balagangadharan | |
| 2012 | Kunjaliyan | ||
| 2012 | Idiots | ||
| 2012 | Achante Aanmakkal | ||
| 2012 | Asuravithu | Abbaji | |
| 2011 | Venicile Vyapari | Chungathara Raghavan | |
| 2011 | Vellaripravinte Changathi | Editor K.Sankunni | |
| 2011 | The Thriller | ||
| 2011 | Doctor Love | ||
| 2011 | Violin | ||
| 2011 | Salt N' Pepper | Balakrishnan, Archaeology Dept. | |
| 2011 | Filmstar | ||
| 2011 | Seniors | Alavudheen Ravuthar | |
| 2011 | Christian Brothers | Kunnel Kumaran Thampy | |
| 2011 | Maharajas Talkies | ||
| 2011 | Ithu Nammude Katha | ||
| 2011 | Snehadaram | ||
| 2011 | Arjunan Saakshi | CI Sebastian | |
| 2010 | Marykkundoru Kunjaadu | Geevarghese | |
| 2010 | Elsamma Enna Aankutty | Karippalli Sugunan | |
| 2010 | Alexander the Great | ||
| 2010 | Pokkiri Raja | 'Kaavi' Krishnan | |
| 2010 | Chitrakuzhal | ||
| 2010 | Brahmasthram | MLA Vasudevan | |
| 2010 | Kadaaksham | ||
| 2010 | Janakan | City Police Commissioner | |
| 2010 | Thanthonni | Kochouseppu & Thankachan | |
| 2009 | Chattambinadu | Mallanchira Unnithan | |
| 2009 | Patham Nilayile Theevandi | ||
| 2009 | Angel John | James | |
| 2009 | Swantham Lekhakan | ||
| 2009 | Decent Parties | ||
| 2009 | Kana Kanmani | ||
| 2009 | Samayam | ||
| 2009 | Puthiya Mukham | Shivaraman | |
| 2009 | Daddy Cool | ||
| 2009 | Ee Pattanathil Bhootham | ||
| 2009 | Black Dalia | IG Mathew K. John | |
| 2009 | I G | ||
| 2009 | Hailesa | Valamkadi Madhavan | |
| 2009 | Red Chillies | ||
| 2008 | Twenty:20 | Balan | |
| 2008 | Sultan | Shivasankara Pilla | |
| 2008 | Oru Pennum Randaanum | ||
| 2008 | Innathe Chinthavishayam | Pithambaran | |
| 2008 | Kanal Kannadi | ||
| 2008 | Roudram | Pattakkalil Purushothaman Pillai / Appichayi | |
| 2007 | Nasrani | M. C. Paul | |
| 2007 | Naalu Pennungal | ||
| 2007 | Sooryan | Simon Thekkilakkadan | |
| 2007 | July 4 | Gopalan | |
| 2007 | Big B | George | |
| 2007 | Chotta Mumbai | Mohandas | |
| 2007 | Vinodayathra | Rajappan | |
| 2007 | The Speed Track | Chandradas | |
| 2007 | Sketch | Alexander Namad | |
| 2007 | Mouryan | ||
| 2007 | Mayavi | Thottappally Surendran | |
| 2007 | Inspector Garud | Karaikudi Arumukha Chettiyar | |
| 2007 | Avan Chandiyude Makan | Chandi | |
| 2006 | Red Salute | Bapputty Haji | |
| 2006 | Chess | Devarajan | |
| 2006 | Chacko Randaaman | Devanarayan | |
| 2006 | Thuruppugulan | D.G.P Varma | |
| 2006 | Rashtram | Medayil Chaandi | |
| 2006 | Kilukkam Kilukilukkam | Krishnadas | |
| 2006 | Vargam | Iritty Vavachan | |
| 2006 | Lion | Vijayan | |
| 2005 | Bharathchandran I.P.S | Thomas Chacko | |
| 2005 | Pauran | Bhargavan | |
| 2005 | Rappakal | Janardana Varma | |
| 2005 | Ben Johnson | ||
| 2005 | Kochi Rajavu | Karimparakkal Prabhakaran | |
| 2005 | Kalyana Kurimanam | Mukunthan | |
| 2005 | Ullam | Master | |
| 2004 | Kadhavaseshan | Janardanan | |
| 2004 | Natturajavu | Sunnychan | |
| 2004 | Vacation | D'Cruz | |
| 2004 | Mayilattam | Police Officer | |
| 2004 | Wanted | Nambyar | |
| 2004 | Koottu | Akbar | |
| 2003 | Malsaram | Thommichan | |
| 2003 | Ammakilikkoodu | Rajan | |
| 2003 | Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu | Dilip Kumar | |
| 2003 | War & Love | Captain Vijayan | |
| 2003 | The King Maker Leader | Ramachandra Prasad | |
| 2003 | C.I.D. Moosa | D.I.G Sathyanarayanan | |
| 2003 | Uthara | Chellappan | |
| 2003 | Achante Kochumolkku | Samuel Issac | |
| 2003 | Swantham Malavika | ||
| 2003 | Kalavarkkey | ||
| 2003 | Stop Violence | Gunda Stephen | |
| 2002 | Chathurangam | P. P. Paulose | |
| 2002 | Nizhalkkuthu | Jailor | |
| 2002 | Danny | Robert | |
| 2002 | Kakke Kakke Koodevide | Chellappan | |
| 2002 | Njan Rajavu | Thomas Scaria | |
| 2002 | Swarna Medal | Martin | |
| 2002 | Kayamkulam Kanaran | ||
| 2002 | Savithriyute Aranjanam | Karunan | |
| 2001 | Praja | Devadevan Nambiar (DD) | |
| 2001 | Fort Kochi | ||
| 2001 | Chitrathoonukal | CI Sarathchandra Varma | |
| 2001 | Ravanaprabhu | Mundackal Rajendran | |
| 2001 | Neythukaran | ||
| 2001 | Jeevan Masai | Doctor | |
| 2000 | Kattu Vannu Vilichapol | Abu | |
| 2000 | Red Indians | Dy.SP Ravisankar | |
| 1999 | Bharya Veettil Paramasukham | Ramankutti | |
| 1999 | Crime File | Fr. Clement Kaliyar | |
| 1999 | Independence | Sinkaramuthu & P. Raveedran I.A.S | |
| 1999 | Panchapandavar | Balan | |
| 1999 | Gandhiyan | Captain Bharathan Menon | |
| 1999 | Rishi Vamsam | ||
| 1999 | Tokyo Nagarathile Viseshangal | Kadappuram Karunan | |
| 1998 | British Market | Maadu Vareed | |
| 1998 | Dravidan | Rarichan | |
| 1998 | Harthal | ||
| 1998 | Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum | Sub Inspector Jayashankar | |
| 1998 | Manthri Kochamma | Guest Role | |
| 1998 | Mangamma | Balan | |
| 1998 | Poothiruvathiranalil | ||
| 1997 | Adukkala Rahasyam Angadipattu | ||
| 1997 | Desadanam | Sankaran | |
| 1997 | Kannoor | S.P Balachandran | |
| 1997 | Shibiram | ||
| 1997 | Adivaram | Adivaram | |
| 1997 | Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam | Sahadevan | |
| 1997 | Kudamattam | Sivan Kutti | |
| 1996 | Harbour | Thommichan | |
| 1996 | Kanjirapally Kariyachan | Sunny Kanjirappally | |
| 1996 | Naalamkettile Nalla Thambimar | S.I Ramabhadran | |
| 1996 | Padanayakan | Pappan | |
| 1996 | Sulthan Hyderali | Hydrali | |
| 1996 | Rajaputhran | Akbar | |
| 1995 | The King | Sanjay | |
| 1995 | Oru Abihibhashakante Case Diary | Balan | |
| 1995 | Highway | Moorthy / Unnithaan | |
| 1995 | Mannar Mathai Speaking | Ramji Rao | |
| 1995 | Radholsavam | Chandutty | |
| 1995 | Special Squad | Noufal | |
| 1995 | Three Men Army | Rajesh | Cameo Role |
| 1995 | Sipayi Lahala | M D Ramanathan | |
| 1995 | Thumboli Kadappuram | Methrinju | |
| 1994 | Cabinet | Shivasankaran | |
| 1994 | Chukkan | Sreeni | |
| 1994 | Chief Minister K. R. Gowthami | ||
| 1994 | Commissioner | Mohammad Iqbal | |
| 1994 | Kadal | Markose | |
| 1994 | Rudraksham | Jose | |
| 1994 | Bhagyavan | Rahulan | |
| 1993 | Bandhukkal Sathrukkal | Uthaman | |
| 1993 | Ekalavyan | Cheradi Skariah | |
| 1993 | Dhruvam | Ramdas | |
| 1993 | Aagneyam | Mammali | |
| 1993 | Mafia | Sreeraman | |
| 1993 | Meleparambil Aanveedu | Gopikrishnan. | |
| 1993 | Porutham | ||
| 1993 | Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans | Jayapalan | |
| 1992 | Vietnam Colony | Vattappalli | |
| 1992 | Aardram | Madhavan | |
| 1992 | Ellarum Chollanu | ||
| 1992 | Kaazhchakkppuram | Sethumadhavan | |
| 1992 | Manyanmaar | ||
| 1992 | Sathyaprathinja | Gopan | |
| 1992 | Police Diary | ||
| 1991 | Cheppu Kilukkunna Changathi | Ashok Kartha | |
| 1991 | Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty | Pappachan | |
| 1991 | Kuttapathram | Sethu | |
| 1991 | Oru Prathyeka Ariyippu | Vishnu | |
| 1991 | Nattuvishesham | Vijayan | |
| 1991 | Thudarkadha | Sudhakaran | |
| 1991 | Nettippattam | Sugunan | |
| 1991 | Onnam Muhurtham | William Patrick Parera | |
| 1991 | Kadalora Kattu | Ponnappan | |
| 1991 | Parallel College | Chandrashekharan Nair | |
| 1990 | Samrajyam | Khadir | |
| 1990 | Appu | Ramankutty | |
| 1990 | Dr. Pasupath | Thomas | |
| 1990 | Indrajaalam | Thankappan | |
| 1990 | Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam | ||
| 1990 | Nammude Naadu | Balan | |
| 1990 | Nanma Niranjavan Srinivasan | Seythu | |
| 1990 | Orukkam | Ramu | |
| 1990 | Purappadu | ||
| 1990 | Prosecution | ||
| 1989 | Pradesika Varthakal | Ramu | |
| 1989 | Mahayanam | Sunnychan | |
| 1989 | Adikkurippu | Mohammed Ali | |
| 1989 | Kali karyamaai: Crime Branch | Babu | |
| 1989 | Nair Saab | Rishi | |
| 1989 | Douthyam | Capt. Rajiv Kumar | |
| 1989 | Kaalal Pada | Jaffer | |
| 1989 | Swantham Ennu Karuthi | ||
| 1989 | Miss Pamela | ||
| 1989 | Ramji Rao Speaking | Ramji Rao | |
| 1989 | Naaduvazhikal | Deputy Superintendent of Police | |
| 1989 | News | C.I Freddy Issac | |
| 1988 | Oru CBI Diary Kurippu | Johny | |
| 1988 | Dinarathrangal | Sasi | |
| 1988 | Puravrutham | Abu | |
| 1988 | 1921 | Kandan Kutti / Muhammad | |
| 1988 | Moonnam Mura | Karunan | |
| 1988 | Witness | Usthad Hamsa | |
| 1987 | New Delhi | Ananthan | |
| 1987 | Naradhan Keralathil | Khader | |
| 1987 | P.C. 369 | Johnny's brother | |
| 1986 | Manasilloru Manimuthu | ||
| 1986 | Njan Kathorthirikkum | ||
| 1985 | Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam | Balu | |
| 1985 | Uyarum Njan Nadaake | ||
| 1983 | Pinnilavu | Wilson | |
| 1983 | Surumayitta Kannukal | Abu | |
| 1983 | Aana | ||
| 1982 | Innalenkil Nale | ||
| 1981 | Ammakorumma | Gopakumar | |
| 1975 | Picnic | ||
| 1973 | Kaapalika | Babu |
Tamil films
| Year | Film | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Arangetra Velai | Pakkiram | Fazil |
| 2017 | Bairavaa | Vaishali's Father | Bharathan |
Television
- Crime Branch (Kairali TV)
- Kaavyanjali (Surya TV)
- Snehatheeram (Surya TV)
References
- ^ . manoramaonline.com. 24 October 2013. Archived from the original on 28 November 2013. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ^ "Vijayaraghavan: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ Vijayaraghavan (1 June 2013). [Youthful Grandfather - Page 2]. mangalam.com (Interview) (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 13 April 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
- ^ Vijayaraghavan (1 June 2013). [Youthful Grandfather] (Interview) (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 9 June 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
External links
- Vijayaraghavan at IMDb