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| birth_name        = Mohan Rao
| birth_name        = Mohan Rao
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1956|05|10|df=y}}
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1956|05|10|df=y}}
| birth_place        = [[Mulbagal]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]
| birth_place        = [[Bengaluru]], [[Mysuru State]] (now [[Karnataka]]), [[India]]
| othername          = Kokila Mohan, Mic Mohan, Silver Jubilee Star,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/the-unsung-phenomenon/article26598463.ece | title=Mohan: The unsung phenomenon | publisher=The Hindu | work=S.Shiva Kumar | date=21 May 2019 | access-date=15 March 2020}}</ref>
| othername          = Kokila Mohan<br />Mic Mohan<br />Silver Jubilee Star<ref name="unsung">{{cite news |last=Shiva Kumar |first=S. |date=21 May 2019 |title=Mohan: The unsung phenomenon |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/the-unsung-phenomenon/article26598463.ece |access-date=15 March 2020 |work=The Hindu}}</ref>
| yearsactive        = 1977–1991<br>2008–2016
| yearsactive        = 1977–1999<br />2008–2009<br />2016<br />2023–present
| spouse            = Gowri (m.1987-present)
| spouse            = Gowri
| children          = Aakash (b.1989)
| children          = 1
| occupation        = Actor, producer
| occupation        = Actor, Film producer
}}
}}


'''Mohan Rao''', known mononymously as '''Mohan''' or '''Mic Mohan'''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Mike-Mohan-to-make-a-comeback/articleshow/17139789.cms | title=Mike Mohan to make a comeback | work=[[The Times of India]] | date=15 July 2017 | access-date=27 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/mike-mohan-still-in-demand/article6725254.ece | title='Mike' Mohan still in demand | publisher=The Hindu | work=Subha J Rao | date=25 December 2017 | access-date=27 November 2018}}</ref> is an [[Indian film]] actor, known for his works predominantly in [[Tamil cinema]], and a few [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]], [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] and [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] films. He is also known as "Kokila Mohan" after his debut film ''[[Kokila (1977 film)|Kokila]]'' (1977),<ref>[http://www.freebase.com/view/en/kokila_mohan Mohan]. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090923131545/http://www.freebase.com/view/en/kokila_mohan |date=23 September 2009 }} Freebase. Retrieved on 17 February 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/21327.html Mohan's loss]. Indiaglitz.com (24 March 2006). Retrieved on 2016-02-17.</ref><ref name="Back to acting" /> and "Mic" from numerous roles playing singers using microphones.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/the-numbers-game-tamil-cinemas-numerical-titles/article19967003.ece|title=The numbers game: Tamil cinema's numerical titles|last=Arvind|first=T.|date=2 November 2017|work=The Hindu|access-date=3 December 2017|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In 1982, he received the [[Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor]] for his work in ''[[Payanangal Mudivathillai]]''.<ref name="Back to acting">{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/back-to-acting-again/article2285161.ece |title=Back to acting, again! |date=28 December 2007 |work=The Hindu |location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Grill Mill: S. N. Surendar|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/grill-mill-s-n-surendar/article528365.ece|publisher=thehindu|access-date=28 January 2015|date=22 July 2010}}</ref>
'''Mohan''' (born 10 May 1956) is an Indian actor, known for his works predominantly in [[Tamil cinema]]. Besides [[Tamil language|Tamil]] films, he has also acted in some [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Kannada]] and [[Malayalam]] films. Mohan is also known as "Kokila Mohan" after his debut film ''[[Kokila (1977 film)|Kokila]]'' (1977),<ref name="Back to acting" /> and "Mic Mohan" from numerous roles playing singers using microphones.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Arvind |first=T. |date=2 November 2017 |title=The numbers game: Tamil cinema's numerical titles |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/the-numbers-game-tamil-cinemas-numerical-titles/article19967003.ece |access-date=3 December 2017 |work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=15 July 2017 |title=Mike Mohan to make a comeback |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Mike-Mohan-to-make-a-comeback/articleshow/17139789.cms |access-date=27 November 2018 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Rao |first=Subha J |date=25 December 2017 |title='Mike' Mohan still in demand |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/mike-mohan-still-in-demand/article6725254.ece |access-date=27 November 2018 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> In 1982, he received the [[Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor]] for his work in ''[[Payanangal Mudivathillai]]''.<ref name="Back to acting">{{Cite news |date=28 December 2007 |title=Back to acting, again! |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/back-to-acting-again/article2285161.ece |work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=22 July 2010 |title=Grill Mill: S. N. Surendar |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/grill-mill-s-n-surendar/article528365.ece |access-date=28 January 2015 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> One of the most successful Tamil film stars of the 1980s, he faced career setbacks in the 1990s and his film appearances have been intermittent since.


== Career ==
== Career ==
Mohan was introduced to the world of theatre by [[B. V. Karanth]], who spotted him at a restaurant. Mohan's first stage play was praised by critics from places like Delhi. Mohan was introduced to the cinema in Kannada by [[Balu Mahendra]] in his movie ''[[Kokila (1977 film)|Kokila]]'' in 1977 alongside Tamil actor [[Kamal Haasan]]. ''Kokila'' was a hit and Mohan was catapulted into the limelight; since release of ''[[Moodu Pani]]'' in 1980 he became one of the biggest stars of the Tamil cinema industry. Mohan was called in the industry as the 'silver jubilee hero' in the 1980s for almost all movies featuring the actor that witnessed a fantastic run.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/movie-actor/mohan|title=Kollywood Movie Actor Mohan Biography, News, Photos, Videos|website=nettv4u}}</ref>
After Kannada movie ''[[Kokila (1977 film)|Kokila]]'', Mohan starred in a Malayalam movie titled ''[[Madalasa]]'' (1978). Furthermore, immediately after the success of the Malayalam movie, Mohan went on to sign a Telugu film by [[Bapu (director)|Bapu]] titled ''[[Thoorpu Velle Railu]]'' (1979), which was a remake of the Tamil film ''[[Kizhakke Pogum Rail]]''.  Then, he featured in ''[[Moodu Pani]]'' (1980), which is based on psychology. It made a good collection in the box-office of Tamil industry. Mohan attained the status of a Silver Jubilee Star. He was recognized as the [[Rajendra Kumar]] of Tamil cinema during the 1980s after his success.<ref name="unsung" />


After Kokila, Mohan starred in a Malayalam movie titled ''[[Madaalasa]]'' (1978). Furthermore, immediately after the success of the Malayalam movie, Mohan went on to sign a Telugu film titled ''[[Thoorpu Velle Railu]]'' (1979), which was a remake of the Tamil film ''[[Kizhakke Pogum Rail]]''. The Telugu version was directed by [[Bapu (artist)|Bapu]]. After that Mohan was introduced in the Tamil film ''[[Nenjathai Killathe]]'' (1980) by director [[Mahendran (filmmaker)|Mahendran]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ashok Kumar |first=S. R. |url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2007/12/28/stories/2007122850200400.htm |title=Mr. Simple is back |date=28 December 2007 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=30 July 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109231714/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2007/12/28/stories/2007122850200400.htm |archive-date=9 November 2012}}</ref> The film ran for a year and won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm28thNFAAward.aspx?PdfName=28NFA.pdf |title=28th National Film Awards (1980) |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721170352/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm28thNFAAward.aspx?PdfName=28NFA.pdf |archive-date=21 July 2011 |access-date=30 July 2013}}</ref> After his films began to be either silver jubilee or over 200 days most of the time. He became a big star in ''[[Payanangal Mudivathillai]]'' (1982) winning the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ashok Kumar |first=S. R. |date=28 December 2007 |title=Back to acting, again! |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/back-to-acting-again/article2285161.ece |url-status=live |access-date=31 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209092201/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/back-to-acting-again/article2285161.ece |archive-date=9 February 2019}}</ref>
After that Mohan was introduced in the Tamil film ''[[Nenjathai Killathe]]'' (1980) by director [[Mahendran (filmmaker)|Mahendran]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ashok Kumar |first=S. R. |date=28 December 2007 |title=Mr. Simple is back |url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2007/12/28/stories/2007122850200400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109231714/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2007/12/28/stories/2007122850200400.htm |archive-date=9 November 2012 |access-date=30 July 2013 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> The film ran for a year and won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=28th National Film Awards (1980) |url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm28thNFAAward.aspx?PdfName=28NFA.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721170352/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm28thNFAAward.aspx?PdfName=28NFA.pdf |archive-date=21 July 2011 |access-date=30 July 2013 |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]}}</ref> After his films began to be either silver jubilee or over 200 days most of the time. He became a star in ''[[Payanangal Mudivathillai]]'' (1982) winning the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ashok Kumar |first=S. R. |date=28 December 2007 |title=Back to acting, again! |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/back-to-acting-again/article2285161.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209092201/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/back-to-acting-again/article2285161.ece |archive-date=9 February 2019 |access-date=31 May 2016 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>


He was best known for his stage singer roles and people had a general thought that he was not versatile. At the peak of his career, he was not afraid to take up challenging negative roles in films like ''[[Vidhi]]'' (1984), ''[[Nooravathu Naal]]'' (1984)<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Now-a-film-on-the-Vadapalani-murders/articleshow/3261683.cms |title=Now, a film on the Vadapalani murders |last=Bhama Devi Ravi |date=22 July 2008 |work=The Times of India |access-date=15 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180413191556/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Now-a-film-on-the-Vadapalani-murders/articleshow/3261683.cms |archive-date=13 April 2018 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all}}</ref> and comedies like ''[[Rettai Vaal Kuruvi]]'' (1987),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajendran |first=Sowmya |date=11 April 2017 |title=From 'Sakalakala Vallavan' to 'Kaatru Veliyidai': Tracing Kollywood's portrayal of abusive love |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sakalakala-vallavan-kaatru-veliyidai-tracing-kollywood-s-portrayal-abusive-love-60193 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612123938/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sakalakala-vallavan-kaatru-veliyidai-tracing-kollywood-s-portrayal-abusive-love-60193 |archive-date=12 June 2020 |access-date=12 June 2020 |website=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref> ''[[Sahadevan Mahadevan]]'' (1988).
He donned one of his best performances in the critically acclaimed Tamil romantic drama film, ''[[Mouna Ragam]]'' (1986) directed by [[Mani Ratnam]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2016 |title=30 years since 'Mouna Ragam': The Mani Ratnam we miss |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/30-years-mouna-ragam-mani-ratnam-we-miss-49133}}</ref>


In 1985 he created a record of releasing 3 films in a span of 2 days. In [[Chennai]] Devi theatre complex,  
He tried hard to stage a comeback by producing, directing besides playing the lead role in a movie titled ''[[Anbulla Kadhalukku]]'' (1999). Unfortunately, his bad luck continued and the movie disappeared from the box office without any trace. Mohan stated that when not acting, he is busy producing television serials like ''Acham Madam Nanam'', ''Selvangal'', ''Hasiyaramayana'' and ''Brindavanam''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kollywood Movie Actor Mohan Biography, News, Photos, Videos |url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/movie-actor/mohan}}</ref>
3 screens filmed his three movies simultaneously and all were huge success. So far no actor can replace his record.
 
Mohan played a major role in the lifetime of production company Motherland Pictures and its producer [[Kovaithambi]]. He donned his best performance in the critically acclaimed ''[[Mouna Ragam]]'' (1986), winning the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil and gave recognition to the director [[Mani Ratnam]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=34th National Film Festival 1987 |url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm34ndNFAAward.aspx?PdfName=34NFA.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017014114/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm34ndNFAAward.aspx?PdfName=34NFA.pdf |archive-date=17 October 2014 |access-date=11 February 2011 |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]] |page=62 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=D-9tAAAAMAAJ&q=mouna+ragam+critical+acclaim |title=India Book of the Year |date=2003 |publisher=[[Encyclopædia Britannica]] |isbn=81-8131-000-4 |page=113}}</ref>


Almost all his films were good musical albums ([[Ilaiyaraaja]]), which feature songs that are still remembered after 25 years. Mohan is still talked about every time a conversation springs up for 80s films or Ilaiyaraaja's songs.
He declined to do the role of [[Jayam Ravi]]'s father in ''[[Unakkum Enakkum]]'' (2006), which was later played by [[K. Bhagyaraj]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 June 2024 |title=சில்க் ஸ்மிதா கிளாமராக நடித்தாலும்... நிஜத்தில் அவர் இப்படிபட்டவர் தான் - நடிகர் மோகன் பகிர்ந்த சீக்ரெட் |url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/gallery/actor-mike-mohan-shares-nostalgic-memories-about-actress-silk-smitha-gan-sehqec |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603061247/https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/gallery/actor-mike-mohan-shares-nostalgic-memories-about-actress-silk-smitha-gan-sehqec |archive-date=3 June 2024 |access-date=29 November 2024 |website=[[Asianet News]] |language=Ta}}</ref> Mohan again played the hero after a hiatus of 9 years in ''[[Sutta Pazham]]'' released in 2008.<ref>{{cite web |date=21 September 2008 |title=Kokila back in Kannada |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/kokila-back-in-kannada/articleshow/22409068.cms |publisher=[[Bangalore Mirror]]}}</ref> The film was a low budget fare which helped the producer and distributors enjoy the profit. Mohan also done ''Ashokavana'' (2017), a Kannada film as hero, but the film remain unreleased.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ashokavana Movie Details |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-details/ashokavana/movieshow/61983707.cms |access-date=22 September 2024 |publisher=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


He tried hard to stage a comeback by producing, directing besides playing the lead role in a movie titled ''[[Anbulla Kadhalukku]]'' (1999). Unfortunately, his bad luck continued and the movie disappeared from the box office without any trace. Mohan stated that when not acting, he is busy producing television serials like ''Acham Madam Nanam'', 
Mohan's Civic Cinema has already produced ''[[Thalappavu]]'' (2008), the [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]]-[[Lal (actor)|Lal]] starrer, the debut directorial venture of popular actor [[Madhupal]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 May 2012 |title=Thalappavu,' 'Thirakkatha' best films |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2009/jan/31/thalappavu-thirakkatha-best-films-22218.html |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Mohan made a comeback to Tamil cinema after 13 years with ''[[Haraa (film)|Haraa]]'', an action drama (2024)<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 May 2022 |title=Mohan's Haraa team releases a special glimpse |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mohans-haraa-team-releases-a-special-glimpse/articleshow/91463175.cms |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref> and later appeared along with [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] in ''[[The Greatest of All Time]]'' (2024) and received praises for his acting as the main antagonist.<ref name="goat cast" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Manu |first=Hridyambika A |date=20 October 2023 |title=Vijay's Thalapathy 68: Mic Mohan to play antagonist in the Venkat Prabhu directorial? |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/vijays-thalapathy-68-mic-mohan-to-play-antagonist-in-the-venkat-prabhu-directorial/afecd4eec7667 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207001741/https://www.ottplay.com/news/vijays-thalapathy-68-mic-mohan-to-play-antagonist-in-the-venkat-prabhu-directorial/afecd4eec7667 |archive-date=7 December 2023 |access-date=22 March 2024 |website=[[OTTPlay]]}}</ref>
''Selvangal'', ''Hasiyaramayana'' and ''Brindavanam''. Aside from that, he is also doing charity works and spends time with his family.
 
He declined to do the role of [[Jayam Ravi]]'s father in ''[[Unakkum Enakkum]]'' (2006), which was later played by [[K. Bhagyaraj]]. Mohan again played the hero after a hiatus of 9 years in ''[[Sutta Pazham]]'' released in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/kokila-back-in-kannada/articleshow/22409068.cms|title=Kokila back in Kannada|date=21 September 2008|publisher=[[Bangalore Mirror]]}}</ref> The film was a low budget fare which helped the producer and distributors enjoy the profit.
 
Mohan's Civic Cinema has already produced ''[[Thalappavu]]'' (2008), the [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]]-[[Lal (actor)|Lal]] starrer, the debut directorial venture of popular actor [[Madhupal]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2009/jan/31/thalappavu-thirakkatha-best-films-22218.html|title=Thalappavu,' 'Thirakkatha' best films|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Mohan married Gowri in 1987. The couple have a son, Aakash, born in 1989.
Mohan married Gowri in 1987, and they have a son and his name is PRASHANTH .<ref>{{Cite web |title=நடிகர் மைக் மோகன் சிங்கிள் இல்லங்க...அவரோட மனைவி யாருனு தெரியுமா? இப்போ தெரிஞ்சிக்கங்க... |url=https://tamil.samayam.com/lifestyle/relationship/actor-actor-mohan-family-and-love-rumours/articleshow/93738959.cms |access-date=2025-05-07 |website=Samayam Tamil |language=ta}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
=== Tamil films ===
{{pending films key}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Mohan Tamil-language film credits
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1980 || ''[[Moodu Pani]]'' || Bhaskar ||
|-
| ''[[Nenjathai Killathe]]'' || Ram  ||
|-
| rowspan="2"| 1981 || ''Panchami'' || ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Panchami (EMI) [1981-EPRip-WAV] |url=https://www.tamilflac.com/product/panchami-emi-1981-eprip-wav/}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Kilinjalgal]]'' || Babu ||
|-
| rowspan="9" | 1982 || ''[[Payanangal Mudivathillai]]'' ||  Ravi Kumar || {{Won}}–[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]]
|-
| ''Thambathyam Oru Sangeetham'' || Ramesh||
|-
| ''Kaatrukkenna Veli'' || Raja ||
|-
| ''Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai'' || Kannan / Sekhar || Dual Role
|-
|-
! Year !! Film !!Role !! Language !! class="unsortable" | Notes
| ''Lottery Ticket'' || Vasu ||
 
|-
|-
| 1977 || ''[[Kokila (1977 film)|Kokila]]'' || Baskar || [[Kannada language|Kannada]] ||
| ''Iniyavale Vaa'' || Prabhu ||
|-
|-
| 1978 || ''[[Aparichita]]'' || Shamu || Kannada ||
| ''[[Archanai Pookal]]''|| Karthik ||
|-
|-
| 1978 || ''[[Madaalasa]]'' || Chandru|| [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] ||
| ''[[Gopurangal Saivathillai]]'' || Murali ||
|-
|-
| 1979 || ''[[Toorpu Velle Railu]]'' || Raamanna || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] ||
| ''[[Chinnan Chirusugal]]'' || Mohan ||
|-
|-
| 1979 || ''[[Bhoolokadalli Yamaraja]]'' || Suresh || [[Kannada]] ||
| rowspan="8" | 1983 || ''[[Jothi (1983 film)|Jothi]]'' || Vijayakumar ||
|-
|-
| 1980 || ''Nammammana Sose'' || Nataraj || Kannada ||
| ''[[Thoongatha Kannindru Ondru]]'' || Ravi ||
|-
|-
| 1980 || ''[[Moodu Pani]]'' || Bhaskar || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] ||
| ''[[Antha Sila Naatkal]]'' || Gopi ||
|-
|-
| 1980 || ''[[Nenjathai Killathe]]'' || Ram  || Tamil ||  
| ''[[Nenjamellam Neeye]]''|| Mohan ||
|-
|-
| 1981 || ''[[Gaali Maathu]]'' || Chintamani || Kannada ||
| ''[[Ilamai Kaalangal]]'' || Raghu ||
|-
|-
| 1981 || ''[[Muniyana Madari]]'' || Maara || Kannada ||
|''[[Saranalayam (1983 film)|Saranalayam]]''|| Prabhu ||
|-
|-
| 1981 || ''Hennina Sedu'' || Guru || Kannada ||
| ''[[Manaivi Solle Manthiram]]'' || Thyagu ||
|-
|-
| 1981 || ''[[Kilinjalgal]]'' || Babu || Tamil ||  
| ''Naalu Perukku Nandri'' || Babu ||
|-
|-
| 1982 || ''[[Payanangal Mudivathillai]]'' || Ravi Kumar || Tamil || {{won}} - [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]]
| rowspan="19" | 1984 || ''[[Kuva Kuva Vaathugal]]'' || Mohan || Guest Appearance
|-
|-
| 1982 || ''Thambathyam Oru Sangeetham'' || || Tamil ||
| ''[[Vidhi (1984 film)|Vidhi]]'' || Raja ||
|-
|-
| 1982 || ''Njan Onnu Parayatte'' || Madhavankutty || Malayalam ||
| ''[[Nooravathu Naal]]'' || Ramkumar || {{Nominated}}–[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]]
|-
|-
| 1982 || ''Gandaragolam'' || || Telugu ||
| ''Vengaiyin Mainthan'' || Radha's husband ||
|-
|-
| 1982 || ''Kaatrukkenna Veli'' || || Tamil ||
| ''[[Naan Paadum Paadal]]'' || Anand ||
|-
|-
| 1982 || ''[[Ponmudy (film)|Ponmudy]]'' || Raju || Malayalam ||
| ''[[Nalam Nalamariya Aaval]]'' || Krishna ||
|-
|-
| 1982 || ''Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai'' || Kannan / Sekhar || Tamil ||
| ''[[Nenjathai Allitha]]''|| Venghu ||
|-
|-
| 1982 || ''Lottery Ticket'' || Vasu|| Tamil ||
| ''[[Anbe Odi Vaa]]''|| Mahesh ||
|-
|-
| 1982 || ''Iniyavale Vaa'' || Prabhu|| Tamil ||
| ''[[Sattathai Thiruthungal]]'' || Chiranjeevi ||
|-
|-
| 1982 || ''Kadhalithu Paar'' || || Tamil ||
| ''Shanthi Muhurtham''|| Raja ||
|-
|-
| 1982 || ''[[Gopurangal Saivathillai]]'' || Murali || Tamil ||  
| ''[[24 Mani Neram]]''|| Raj ||
|-
|-
| 1982 || ''[[Chinnan Chirusugal]]'' || || Tamil ||
| ''Magudi'' || Amavasai ||
|-
|-
| 1982 || ''[[Archanai Pookal]]''|| Karthik || Tamil ||
|''[[Rusi (film)|Rusi]]''|| Ravi ||
|-
|-
| 1983 || ''Haavada Hoovu'' || Mohan  || Kannada ||
| ''[[Niraparaadhi]]''|| Inspector Raja || Guest Appearance
|-
|-
| 1983 || ''[[Antha Sila Naatkal]]'' || Gopi || Tamil ||
| ''[[Oh Maane Maane]]''|| Mahesh ||
|-
|-
| 1983 || ''Jothi'' || || Tamil ||
| ''[[Osai]]''|| Raja ||
|-
|-
| 1983 || ''Thoongadha Kannendru Onru''|| Ravi || Tamil ||
| ''[[Unnai Naan Santhithen]]''|| Vijay || Guest Appearance
|-
|-
| 1983 || ''Nenjamellam Neeye''|| Mohan || Tamil ||
| ''[[Vai Pandal]]''|| Dhivakar ||
|-
|-
| 1983 || ''[[Ilamai Kaalangal]]'' || Raghu || Tamil ||  
| ''[[Ambigai Neril Vanthaal]]'' || Ravi ||
|-
|-
| 1983 ||''[[Saranalayam (1983 film)|Saranalayam]]''|| Prabhu|| Tamil ||  
| rowspan="12" | 1985 ||  ''Maappillai Singam''|| Dancer || Guest Appearance
|-
|-
| 1983 || ''[[Manaivi Solle Manthiram]]'' || Thyagu || Tamil ||
| ''[[Udaya Geetham]]''|| Arun ||
|-
|-
| 1983 || ''Naalu Perukku Nandri'' || Babu || Tamil ||
| ''[[Deivapiravi (1985 film)|Deivapiravi]]''|| Raja ||
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Kuva Kuva Vaathugal]]'' || Mohan || Tamil || Guest Appearance
| ''[[Pillai Nila]]''|| Mohan ||
|--
| 1984 || ''[[Vidhi]]'' || Raja || Tamil ||  
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Nooravathu Naal]]'' || Ramkumar || Tamil || {{Nominated}} - [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]]
| ''Anbin Mugavari'' || Balu ||
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''Vengaiyin Mainthan'' || Radha's husband || Tamil ||  
| ''[[Thendrale Ennai Thodu]]'' || Raghunath ||
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Naan Paadum Paadal]]'' || Anand || Tamil ||  
| ''Anni'' || Raja ||
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''Nalam Nalamariya Aaval'' || || Tamil ||
| ''[[Kunguma Chimil]]'' || Ravi ||
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''Sattathai Thiruthungal'' || Chiranjeevi || Tamil ||
| ''[[Sri Raghavendrar]]'' || Disciple || Guest Appearance
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''Shanthi Muhurtham''|| Raja || Tamil ||
| ''Unakkaga Oru Roja'' || Balu||
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''[[24 Mani Neram]]''|| Raj || Tamil ||
| ''[[Idaya Kovil]]'' || Shankar || {{Nominated}}–[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]]
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''Magudi'' || Amavasai || Tamil ||
| ''[[Naan Ungal Rasigan]]'' || Subramani ||
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Anbe Odi Vaa]]''|| Mahesh || Tamil ||
| rowspan="7" | 1986 || ''[[December Pookal]]'' || Chandru ||
|-
|-
| 1984 ||''[[Rusi (film)|Rusi]]''|| Ravi || Tamil ||
| ''[[Uyire Unakkaga]]'' || Balumurali ||
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Niraparaadhi (1984 film)|Nirabarathi]]''|| Inspector Raja || Tamil || Guest Appearance
| ''[[Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum]]'' || Arun ||
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Ambigai Neril Vanthaal]]'' || Ravi || Tamil ||
| ''[[Mouna Ragam]]'' || Chandrakumar || {{Nominated}}–[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]]
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Oh Maane Maane]]''|| Mahesh || Tamil ||
| ''[[Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu]]'' || Subramani ||
|-
|-
| 1984|| ''[[Osai]]''|| Raja || Tamil ||  
| ''[[Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru]]'' || Mohanraj ||
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Vai Pandal]]''|| Dhivakar || Tamil ||
| ''Unnai Ondru Ketpen'' || ||
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Unnai Naan Santhithen]]''|| Vijay || Tamil || Guest Appearance
| rowspan="7" | 1987 || ''[[Rettai Vaal Kuruvi]]'' || Gopi || {{Nominated}}–[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]]
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Nenjathai Allitha]]''|| Venghu || Tamil ||
| ''[[Ananda Aradhanai]]'' || Mohan ||
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''[[Sravanthi]]''|| Chiranjeevi || Telugu ||
| ''[[Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai]]'' || Ravi ||
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''Anbin Mugavari''|| Balu || Tamil ||
| ''[[Paadu Nilave]]'' || Balakrishnan ||
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''[[Thendrale Ennai Thodu]]''|| Raghunath || Tamil ||  
| ''[[Ninaikka Therintha Maname]]'' || Babu ||
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''Anni''|| Raja || Tamil ||
| ''[[Krishnan Vandhaan]]'' || Raja ||
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''Maappillai Singam''|| Dancer || Tamil || Guest Appearance
| ''[[Theertha Karaiyinile]]'' || Ganesan (Raja) ||
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''[[Udaya Geetham]]''|| Arun || Tamil || 13 April 1985 (150 days)
| rowspan="5" | 1988 || ''[[Kunguma Kodu]]'' || Ramu||
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''[[Deivapiravi (1985 film)|Deivapiravi]]''|| Raja || Tamil || 14 April 1985 (100 days)
| ''[[Paasa Paravaigal]]'' || Dr. Shankar ||
|-
|-
| 1985 ||''[[Pillai Nila]]''|| Mohan || Tamil || 14 April 1985 (commercial sucess) <ref>{{Cite web |last=ராம்ஜி |first=வி. |date=19 April 2020 |title='உதயகீதம்', 'பிள்ளைநிலா', 'தெய்வப்பிறவி'; ஒரேநாளில் ரீலீஸ்; மூன்றுமே செம ஹிட்டு; 35 வருடங்களாச்சு! |trans-title=''Udaya Geetham'', ''Pillai Nila'' and ''Deivapiravi'' released on the same day; all three were big hits; 35 years have passed! |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/550321-udhayageetham-35-years.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200714175020/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/550321-udhayageetham-35-years-4.html |archive-date=14 July 2020 |access-date=14 July 2020 |website=[[Hindu Tamil Thisai]]}}</ref>
| ''[[Mappillai Sir]]'' || Driving Master ||
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''[[Kunguma Chimil]]''|| Ravi || Tamil ||  
| ''[[Sahadevan Mahadevan]]'' || Sahadevan ||
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''[[Sri Raghavendrar]]''|| Disciple || Tamil || Guest Appearance
| ''[[Vasanthi (1988 film)|Vasanthi]]'' || Raja ||
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''[[Idaya Kovil]]''|| Shankar || Tamil || {{Nominated}} - [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]]
| rowspan="7" | 1989 || ''[[Naalaiya Manithan]]'' || Host || Guest Appearance
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''Unakkaga Oru Roja''|| Balu|| Tamil ||
| ''[[Sondham 16]]'' || Varudhu ||
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''Naan Ungal Rasigan''|| Subramani || Tamil ||
| ''Oru Ponnu Nenacha'' || ||
|-
|-
| 1986 || ''[[December Pookal]]''|| Chandru || Tamil ||
| ''Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi'' || Siva ||
|-
|-
| 1986 || ''Aalapana''|| Sivudu || Telugu ||
| ''Manidhan Marivittan'' || Viswanathan & Uthaman || Dual Role
|-
|-
| 1986 || ''[[Uyire Unakkaga]]''|| Balumurali || Tamil ||  
| ''Idhaya Dheepam'' || Madhan ||
|-
|-
| 1986 || ''[[Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum]]''|| Arun || Tamil ||
|''Paasa Mazhai'' || Ashok ||
|-
|-
| 1986 ||''[[Mouna Ragam]]''|| Chandrakumar || Tamil || {{Nominated}} - [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]]
| rowspan="2"|1990 || ''Valiba Vilayattu'' || Raja ||
|-
|-
| 1986 || ''[[Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu]]''|| Subramani || Tamil ||  
|''[[Jagathalaprathapan (1990 film)|Jagathalaprathapan]]'' || Prathap ||
|-
|-
| 1986 || ''Paru Paru Pattanam Paru''|| Mohanraj || Tamil ||
| 1991 ||''[[Uruvam]]'' || Mohan ||
|-
|-
| 1986 ||''Unnai Ondru Ketpen''|| || Tamil ||
| 1999 ||''[[Anbulla Kadhalukku]]'' || Prem || Directorial debut
|-
|-
| 1987 || ''[[Rettai Vaal Kuruvi]]''|| Gopi || Tamil || {{Nominated}} - [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]]
| 2008 ||''[[Sutta Pazham]]'' || Nandakumar (Nandu) ||
|-
|-
| 1987 || ''[[Ananda Aradhanai]]''|| Mohan || Tamil ||
| rowspan="2"|2024 || ''[[Haraa (film)|Haraa]]'' || Ram / Dawood Ibrahim ||
|-
|-
| 1987 || ''[[Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai]]''|| Ravi || Tamil ||  
| ''[[The Greatest of All Time]]'' || Rajiv Menon || <ref>{{cite web |date=24 October 2023 |title=Thalapathy 68:Vijay welcomes Meenakshi Chaudhary, Prabhu Deva and Other Cast Members |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/thalapathy-68-vijay-welcomes-meenakshi-chaudhary-prabhu-deva-and-other-cast-members-watch-pada-poojai-video-article-104665768 |access-date=24 October 2023 |website=timesnownews.com}}</ref><ref name="goat cast">{{cite web |date=3 October 2023 |title=Vijay, Venkat Prabhu's 'Thalapathy 68' shoot begins. Mohan, Prashanth to join cast |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vijay-venkat-prabhus-thalapathy-68-shoot-begins-mohan-prashanth-to-join-cast-2443566-2023-10-03 |access-date=24 October 2023 |website=indiatoday.in}}</ref>
|}
 
=== Other language films ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ {{sronly|List of Mohan other language film credits}}
|-
|-
| 1987 || ''[[Paadu Nilave]]''|| Balakrishnan || Tamil ||  
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Language
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
|-
| 1987 || ''[[Krishnan Vandhaan]]''|| Raja || Tamil ||
| 1977 || ''[[Kokila (1977 film)|Kokila]]'' || Heggadadevanakote Murali Manohar Rao Bhaskar Rao || rowspan="2"|[[Kannada]] ||
|-
|-
| 1987 || ''[[Theertha Karaiyinile]]''|| Ganesan (Raja) || Tamil ||  
| rowspan="2"|1978 || ''[[Aparichita]]'' || Shamu ||
|-
|-
| 1987 ||''Ninaikka Therintha Manamey''|| Babu || Tamil ||
| ''[[Madaalasa]]'' || Chandru
| [[Malayalam]] ||
|-
|-
| 1988 || ''[[Kunguma Kodu]]''|| Ramu|| Tamil ||
| rowspan="2"|1979 || ''[[Toorpu Velle Railu]]'' || Ramakoti || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] ||
|-
|-
| 1988 || ''Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela''|| Anand Mohan || Telugu ||
| ''[[Bhoolokadalli Yamaraja]]'' || Suresh || rowspan="2"|Kannada ||
|-
|-
| 1988 || ''[[Paasa Paravaigal]]''|| Dr. Shankar || Tamil ||
| rowspan="2"|1980 || ''Nammammana Sose'' || Nataraj  ||
|-
|-
| 1988 || ''[[Mappillai Sir]]''|| Driving Master || Tamil ||
| ''Gandharagolam'' || Madhan || Telugu ||
|-
|-
| 1988 || ''[[Sahadevan Mahadevan]]''|| Sahadevan || Tamil ||
| rowspan="4" | 1981 || ''[[Gaali Maathu]]'' || Chintamani  || Kannada ||
|-
|-
| 1988 ||''[[Vasanthi (1988 film)|Vasanthi]]''|| Raja || Tamil ||
| ''Patalam Pandu'' || Chandru || Telugu ||
|-
|-
| 1988 ||''Aathma Katha''|| Ravi || Telugu ||
| ''[[Muniyana Madari]]'' || Maara || rowspan="2"|Kannada ||
|-
|-
| 1989 || ''[[Naalaiya Manithan]]''|| Host || Tamil || Guest Appearance
| ''Hennina Sedu'' || Nagendru ||
|-
|-
| 1989 || ''Police Report''|| Srinivas || Telugu ||
| rowspan="3"|1982 || ''[[Ponmudy (film)|Ponmudy]]'' || Raju
| rowspan="2"|Malayalam ||
|-
|-
| 1989 || ''[[Sondham 16]]''|| Varudhu || Tamil ||
| ''Njan Onnu Parayatte'' || Madhavankutty ||
|-
|-
| 1989 || ''Oru Ponnu Nenacha''|| || Tamil ||
| ''Anantha Ragaalu'' || Mohan || Telugu ||
|-
|-
| 1989 || ''Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi''|| Siva || Tamil ||
| 1983 || ''Haavada Hoovu'' || Mohan  || Kannada ||
|-
|-
| 1989 || ''Manidhan Marivittan''|| Viswanathan || Tamil ||
| 1985 || ''[[Sravanthi (film)|Sravanthi]]''|| Chiranjeevi || rowspan="6"|Telugu ||
|-
|-
| 1989 || ''Idhaya Dheepam''|| Madhan || Tamil ||
| 1986 || ''Aalapana'' || Sivudu ||
|-
|-
| 1989 ||''Paasa Mazhai''|| Ashok || Tamil ||
| rowspan="2"|1988 || ''Aathma Katha'' || Ravi ||
|-
|-
| 1990 ||''Saradamba'' || Srikanth || Telugu ||
| ''[[Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela]]'' || Anand Mohan ||
|-
|-
| 1990 || ''Valiba Vilayattu'' || Raja || Tamil ||
| 1989 || ''Police Report'' || Srinivas ||
|-
|-
| 1990 ||''[[Jagathalaprathapan (1990 film)|Jagathalaprathapan]]'' || Prathap || Tamil ||
| 1990 || ''Saradamba'' || Srikanth ||
|-
|-
| 1991 ||''[[Uruvam]]'' || Mohan || Tamil ||
| 2009 || ''[[Ghauttham]]'' || Raghuram || Kannada ||
|-
|-
| 1999 ||''[[Anbulla Kadhalukku]]'' || Prem || Tamil || Also director
| 2016 || ''[[Abbayitho Ammayi]]'' || Abhi's father || Telugu || <ref>{{cite web |title=Abbaitho Ammai review by jeevi – Telugu cinema review – Naga Shourya & Palak Lalwani |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/abbaithoammai.html}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2008 ||''[[Sutta Pazham]]'' || Nandakumar (Nandu) || Tamil ||
| 2017 || ''Ashokavana'' || || Kannada || Unreleased
|-
|-
| 2009 ||''[[Ghauttham]]'' || Raghuram || Kannada ||
|}
 
=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Name of Television Show
!Role
!Network
|-
|-
| 2016 ||''[[Abbayitho Ammayi]]'' || Abhi's father || Telugu ||
|2024 || ''[[Super Singer 10|Super Singer Season 10]]'' || Guest || [[Star Vijay]]
|}
|}
;As producer
*''Acham Madam Nanam''
*''Selvangal''
*''Hasiyaramayana''
*''Brindavanam''
*''[[Thalappavu]]''


== References ==
== References ==
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== Bibliography ==
* {{Cite book |last=Balabharathi |title=தமிழ் சினிமா 80 பாகம்-2 |publisher=Nakkheeran Publications |year=2012 |isbn=978-93-81828-41-0 |location=Chennai |language=ta |trans-title=Tamil Cinema 80 Part-2 }}


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Mohan
Born
Mohan Rao

(1956-05-10) 10 May 1956 (age 70)
Bengaluru, Mysuru State (now Karnataka), India
Other namesKokila Mohan
Mic Mohan
Silver Jubilee Star[1]
OccupationActor, Film producer
Years active1977–1999
2008–2009
2016
2023–present
Spouse(s)Gowri
Children1

Mohan (born 10 May 1956) is an Indian actor, known for his works predominantly in Tamil cinema. Besides Tamil films, he has also acted in some Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films. Mohan is also known as "Kokila Mohan" after his debut film Kokila (1977),[2] and "Mic Mohan" from numerous roles playing singers using microphones.[3][4][5] In 1982, he received the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor for his work in Payanangal Mudivathillai.[2][6] One of the most successful Tamil film stars of the 1980s, he faced career setbacks in the 1990s and his film appearances have been intermittent since.

Career[edit | edit source]

After Kannada movie Kokila, Mohan starred in a Malayalam movie titled Madalasa (1978). Furthermore, immediately after the success of the Malayalam movie, Mohan went on to sign a Telugu film by Bapu titled Thoorpu Velle Railu (1979), which was a remake of the Tamil film Kizhakke Pogum Rail. Then, he featured in Moodu Pani (1980), which is based on psychology. It made a good collection in the box-office of Tamil industry. Mohan attained the status of a Silver Jubilee Star. He was recognized as the Rajendra Kumar of Tamil cinema during the 1980s after his success.[1]

After that Mohan was introduced in the Tamil film Nenjathai Killathe (1980) by director Mahendran.[7] The film ran for a year and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.[8] After his films began to be either silver jubilee or over 200 days most of the time. He became a star in Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982) winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil.[9]

He donned one of his best performances in the critically acclaimed Tamil romantic drama film, Mouna Ragam (1986) directed by Mani Ratnam.[10]

He tried hard to stage a comeback by producing, directing besides playing the lead role in a movie titled Anbulla Kadhalukku (1999). Unfortunately, his bad luck continued and the movie disappeared from the box office without any trace. Mohan stated that when not acting, he is busy producing television serials like Acham Madam Nanam, Selvangal, Hasiyaramayana and Brindavanam.[11]

He declined to do the role of Jayam Ravi's father in Unakkum Enakkum (2006), which was later played by K. Bhagyaraj.[12] Mohan again played the hero after a hiatus of 9 years in Sutta Pazham released in 2008.[13] The film was a low budget fare which helped the producer and distributors enjoy the profit. Mohan also done Ashokavana (2017), a Kannada film as hero, but the film remain unreleased.[14]

Mohan's Civic Cinema has already produced Thalappavu (2008), the Prithviraj-Lal starrer, the debut directorial venture of popular actor Madhupal.[15] Mohan made a comeback to Tamil cinema after 13 years with Haraa, an action drama (2024)[16] and later appeared along with Vijay in The Greatest of All Time (2024) and received praises for his acting as the main antagonist.[17][18]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Mohan married Gowri in 1987, and they have a son and his name is PRASHANTH .[19]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Tamil films[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of Mohan Tamil-language film credits
Year Title Role Notes
1980 Moodu Pani Bhaskar
Nenjathai Killathe Ram
1981 Panchami [20]
Kilinjalgal Babu
1982 Payanangal Mudivathillai Ravi Kumar Won–Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
Thambathyam Oru Sangeetham Ramesh
Kaatrukkenna Veli Raja
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai Kannan / Sekhar Dual Role
Lottery Ticket Vasu
Iniyavale Vaa Prabhu
Archanai Pookal Karthik
Gopurangal Saivathillai Murali
Chinnan Chirusugal Mohan
1983 Jothi Vijayakumar
Thoongatha Kannindru Ondru Ravi
Antha Sila Naatkal Gopi
Nenjamellam Neeye Mohan
Ilamai Kaalangal Raghu
Saranalayam Prabhu
Manaivi Solle Manthiram Thyagu
Naalu Perukku Nandri Babu
1984 Kuva Kuva Vaathugal Mohan Guest Appearance
Vidhi Raja
Nooravathu Naal Ramkumar Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
Vengaiyin Mainthan Radha's husband
Naan Paadum Paadal Anand
Nalam Nalamariya Aaval Krishna
Nenjathai Allitha Venghu
Anbe Odi Vaa Mahesh
Sattathai Thiruthungal Chiranjeevi
Shanthi Muhurtham Raja
24 Mani Neram Raj
Magudi Amavasai
Rusi Ravi
Niraparaadhi Inspector Raja Guest Appearance
Oh Maane Maane Mahesh
Osai Raja
Unnai Naan Santhithen Vijay Guest Appearance
Vai Pandal Dhivakar
Ambigai Neril Vanthaal Ravi
1985 Maappillai Singam Dancer Guest Appearance
Udaya Geetham Arun
Deivapiravi Raja
Pillai Nila Mohan
Anbin Mugavari Balu
Thendrale Ennai Thodu Raghunath
Anni Raja
Kunguma Chimil Ravi
Sri Raghavendrar Disciple Guest Appearance
Unakkaga Oru Roja Balu
Idaya Kovil Shankar Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
Naan Ungal Rasigan Subramani
1986 December Pookal Chandru
Uyire Unakkaga Balumurali
Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum Arun
Mouna Ragam Chandrakumar Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu Subramani
Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru Mohanraj
Unnai Ondru Ketpen
1987 Rettai Vaal Kuruvi Gopi Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
Ananda Aradhanai Mohan
Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai Ravi
Paadu Nilave Balakrishnan
Ninaikka Therintha Maname Babu
Krishnan Vandhaan Raja
Theertha Karaiyinile Ganesan (Raja)
1988 Kunguma Kodu Ramu
Paasa Paravaigal Dr. Shankar
Mappillai Sir Driving Master
Sahadevan Mahadevan Sahadevan
Vasanthi Raja
1989 Naalaiya Manithan Host Guest Appearance
Sondham 16 Varudhu
Oru Ponnu Nenacha
Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi Siva
Manidhan Marivittan Viswanathan & Uthaman Dual Role
Idhaya Dheepam Madhan
Paasa Mazhai Ashok
1990 Valiba Vilayattu Raja
Jagathalaprathapan Prathap
1991 Uruvam Mohan
1999 Anbulla Kadhalukku Prem Directorial debut
2008 Sutta Pazham Nandakumar (Nandu)
2024 Haraa Ram / Dawood Ibrahim
The Greatest of All Time Rajiv Menon [21][17]

Other language films[edit | edit source]

List of Mohan other language film credits
Year Title Role Language Notes
1977 Kokila Heggadadevanakote Murali Manohar Rao Bhaskar Rao Kannada
1978 Aparichita Shamu
Madaalasa Chandru Malayalam
1979 Toorpu Velle Railu Ramakoti Telugu
Bhoolokadalli Yamaraja Suresh Kannada
1980 Nammammana Sose Nataraj
Gandharagolam Madhan Telugu
1981 Gaali Maathu Chintamani Kannada
Patalam Pandu Chandru Telugu
Muniyana Madari Maara Kannada
Hennina Sedu Nagendru
1982 Ponmudy Raju Malayalam
Njan Onnu Parayatte Madhavankutty
Anantha Ragaalu Mohan Telugu
1983 Haavada Hoovu Mohan Kannada
1985 Sravanthi Chiranjeevi Telugu
1986 Aalapana Sivudu
1988 Aathma Katha Ravi
Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela Anand Mohan
1989 Police Report Srinivas
1990 Saradamba Srikanth
2009 Ghauttham Raghuram Kannada
2016 Abbayitho Ammayi Abhi's father Telugu [22]
2017 Ashokavana Kannada Unreleased

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Name of Television Show Role Network
2024 Super Singer Season 10 Guest Star Vijay
As producer
  • Acham Madam Nanam
  • Selvangal
  • Hasiyaramayana
  • Brindavanam
  • Thalappavu

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Shiva Kumar, S. (21 May 2019). "Mohan: The unsung phenomenon". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Back to acting, again!". The Hindu. 28 December 2007.
  3. ↑ Arvind, T. (2 November 2017). "The numbers game: Tamil cinema's numerical titles". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  4. ↑ "Mike Mohan to make a comeback". The Times of India. 15 July 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
  5. ↑ Rao, Subha J (25 December 2017). "'Mike' Mohan still in demand". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
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