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'''Karikol Raju''' was a Tamil film veteran actor who appeared in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil-language]] films. He acted in more than 500 films in a career spanning over five decades. He had started his career as a dramatist and stage actor and went on to act as a [[character actor]], villainous roles in films. He has acted along with four generation actors like as [[M. G. Ramachandran]], [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[Gemini Ganesan]], [[Jaishankar|Jai Shankar]], [[R. Muthuraman|Muthuraman]], [[Rajinikanth]], [[Kamal Haasan]], [[Vijayakanth]], [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]], [[K. Bhagyaraj]], [[Arjun Sarja]], [[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]], [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]].
'''Karikol Raju''' was an Indian actor who appeared in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil-language]] films. He acted in more than 500 films in a career spanning over five decades.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-18 |title=பிளாஷ்பேக்: 500 படங்களுக்கு மேல் நடித்து விட்டு காணாமல் போன நடிகர் |url=https://www.dinamalar.com/cinemanews/136797 |access-date=2026-03-18 |website=[[Dinamalar]] |language=ta}}</ref> He had started his career as a dramatist and stage actor and went on to act as a [[character actor]], villainous roles in films. He has acted along with four generation actors like as [[M. G. Ramachandran]], [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[Gemini Ganesan]], [[Jaishankar (actor)|Jai Shankar]], [[R. Muthuraman|Muthuraman]], [[Rajinikanth]], [[Kamal Haasan]], [[Vijayakanth]], [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]], [[K. Bhagyaraj]], [[Arjun Sarja]], [[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]], [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]].


== Career ==
== Career ==
Karikol Raju was apt for village character. he did mostly village panchayat leader like a roles. he acted most of [[Bharathiraja]] and [[K. Bhagyaraj|K.Bhagyaraj]]'s village movies. his notable movies such as [[Kadhalikka Neramillai]], [[Madras to Pondicherry|Madras To Pondichery]], [[Kumari Kottam]], [[Rickshawkaran]], [[Thooral Ninnu Pochchu|Thooral Ninnu Pochu]], [[Kozhi Koovuthu (1982 film)|Kozhi Koovuthu]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://antrukandamugam.wordpress.com/2013/08/11/karikol-raju/|title=Karikol Raju|date=2013-08-11|website=Antru Kanda Mugam|language=en|access-date=2020-02-01}}</ref>
Karikol Raju was apt for village character. He did mostly village panchayat leader-like roles. He acted most of [[Bharathiraja]] and [[K. Bhagyaraj|K.Bhagyaraj]]'s village movies. His notable movies such as [[Kadhalikka Neramillai]], [[Madras to Pondicherry|Madras To Pondichery]], [[Kumari Kottam]], [[Rickshawkaran]], [[Thooral Ninnu Pochchu|Thooral Ninnu Pochu]], [[Kozhi Koovuthu (1982 film)|Kozhi Koovuthu]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://antrukandamugam.wordpress.com/2013/08/11/karikol-raju/|title=Karikol Raju|date=2013-08-11|website=Antru Kanda Mugam|language=en|access-date=2020-02-01}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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|1951
|[[Sudharshan]]
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|1961
|1961
|[[Bhagyalakshmi (film)|Bhagyalakshmi]]
|[[Bhagyalakshmi (1961 film)|Bhagyalakshmi]]
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|1963
|[[Ananda Jyothi|Ananda Jothi]]
|[[Ananda Jyothi|Ananda Jothi]]
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| Anandhan's father
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|1964
|1964
|[[Aandavan Kattalai]]
|[[Aandavan Kattalai (1964 film)|Aandavan Kattalai]]
|Perumal
|Perumal
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|1964
|[[Navarathri (1964 film)|Navarathri]]
|[[Navarathri (1964 film)|Navarathri]]
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|1964
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|1974
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| Drama Arranger
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Latest revision as of 18:01, 18 March 2026


Karikol Raju
Born
Raju

Madurai
Other namesKarikol Raj
OccupationActor, Stage Actor
Years active1955-1991

Karikol Raju was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil-language films. He acted in more than 500 films in a career spanning over five decades.[1] He had started his career as a dramatist and stage actor and went on to act as a character actor, villainous roles in films. He has acted along with four generation actors like as M. G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Jai Shankar, Muthuraman, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijayakanth, Mohan, K. Bhagyaraj, Arjun Sarja, Karthik, Prabhu.

Career[edit | edit source]

Karikol Raju was apt for village character. He did mostly village panchayat leader-like roles. He acted most of Bharathiraja and K.Bhagyaraj's village movies. His notable movies such as Kadhalikka Neramillai, Madras To Pondichery, Kumari Kottam, Rickshawkaran, Thooral Ninnu Pochu, Kozhi Koovuthu.[2]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

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1950s[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role Notes
1955 Needhipathi
1955 Mangaiyar Thilakam
1956 Tenali Raman
1957 Chakravarthi Thirumagal Tribe people leader
1958 Thirumanam
1958 Mangalya Bhagyam
1958 Pathi Bakthi
1958 Pillai Kaniyamudhu
1959 Mamiyar Mechina Marumagal
1959 Sivagangai Seemai
1959 Abalai Anjugam
1959 Sumangali
1959 Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali Astrologer
1959 Kaveriyin Kanavan

1960s[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role Notes
1960 Kuravanji
1960 Raja Desingu
1960 Sri Valli
1961 Anbu Magan
1961 Kumudham
1961 Naaga Nandhini
1961 Bhagyalakshmi
1962 Nenjam Marappathillai
1962 Policekaran Magal
1962 Aadi Perukku
1962 Paadha Kaanikkai Villager
1962 Kathiruntha Kangal
1962 Deivathin Deivam
1963 Panathottam Prisoner
1963 Yarukku Sontham
1963 Ananda Jothi Anandhan's father
1963 Kadavulai Kanden
1963 Karpagam
1964 Kadhalikka Neramillai
1964 Kalai Kovil
1964 Pachai Vilakku Karim
1964 Panakkara Kudumbam
1964 Aandavan Kattalai Perumal
1964 Aayiram Roobai
1964 Vazhi Piranthadu
1964 Navarathri
1964 Kai Kodutha Deivam
1965 Karthigai Deepam
1965 Kalangarai Vilakkam
1965 Panchavarna Kili Vadivelu
1966 Chitthi Marwardi
1966 Naan Aanaiyittal
1966 Madras to Pondicherry
1966 Nee! Saamy
1966 Mahakavi Kalidas Barber
1966 Gowri Kalyanam
1966 Chandrodayam
1966 Kumari Penn
1966 Petralthan Pillaiya
1967 Kaavalkaaran Patient
1967 Soappu Seeppu Kannadi
1968 Oli Vilakku
1968 Pudhiya Bhoomi
1968 Kannan En Kadhalan Advocate
1969 Adimai Penn
1969 Pennai Vazha Vidungal
1969 Naangu Killadigal
1969 Athai Magal

1970s[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role Notes
1970 Maattukara Velan  
1970 Sorgam Payilvan
1970 Kalyana Oorvalam
1970 Malathi
1970 Paadhukaappu
1971 Annai Velankanni Villager
1971 Neerum Neruppum
1971 Veettukku Oru Pillai
1971 Kumari Kottam
1972 Rani Yaar Kuzhanthai Sub Inspector
1972 Naan Yen Pirandhen Post man
1972 Kurathi Magan
1972 Sange Muzhangu
1972 Raman Thediya Seethai
1972 Shakthi Leelai
1972 Annamitta Kai
1972 Rani Yaar Kuzhanthai
1973 Veettukku Vandha Marumagal
1973 Thedi Vandha Lakshmi
1974 Yen
1974 Swathi Natchathiram
1974 Netru Indru Naalai Drama Arranger
1974 Kula Gowravam
1974 Sirithu Vazha Vendum Gambler
1975 Idhayakkani
1975 Naalai Namathe
1975 Pallandu Vazhga
1976 Nalla Penmani
1976 Uzhaikkum Karangal
1977 Navarathinam
1977 Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga
1977 Meenava Nanban
1979 Gnana Kuzhandhai Puzhalendar

1980s[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role Notes
1982 Thooral Ninnu Pochchu
1982 Erattai Manithan
1982 Kozhi Koovuthu
1985 Geethanjali

1990s[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role Notes
1991 Naadu Adhai Naadu

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "பிளாஷ்பேக்: 500 படங்களுக்கு மேல் நடித்து விட்டு காணாமல் போன நடிகர்". Dinamalar (in தமிழ்). 18 March 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  2. ↑ "Karikol Raju". Antru Kanda Mugam. 11 August 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2020.

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