Munnar Ramesh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ramesh |
| Occupation | Character actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Munnar Ramesh is an Indian actor who works in Tamil-language films. He is known for his character and villain roles, as well as his frequent collaborations with Vetrimaaran.[1][2] He has acted in over 100 films.
Career
Ramesh worked in a travels company before venturing into cinema.[1] He made his debut with Balu Mahendra's Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005).[1] His first break came with Pudhupettai (2006) where he played Dhanush's father.[3][4] He garnered acclaim for the dialogue "Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru" (God is there, Kumar).[5] The dialogue became so popular that it inspired a film of the same name.[6] He played a pivotal role in 6 (2013) as a driver who helps the lead character find his son.[7] He played a police officer in Vada Chennai (2018).[8] He has also worked as a dubbing artiste for Sayaji Shinde.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam | [1] | |
| 2006 | Theenda Theenda | [1] | |
| Thalai Nagaram | Right's gang member | ||
| Pudhupettai | Sekhar | [1] | |
| 2007 | Lee | Uncredited role | |
| Sivaji: The Boss | [2] | ||
| Kireedam | |||
| Polladhavan | Police Inspector | [8] | |
| 2008 | Bheemaa | Chandru | |
| Pathu Pathu | Ravi | ||
| Jayamkondaan | Nagu | ||
| Poi Solla Porom | Inspector | ||
| 2009 | Padikkadavan | Samarasimha Reddy's henchman | [1] |
| Vettaikaran | Police Constable | ||
| 2010 | Thittakudi | Ramaswamy | |
| Unakkaga En Kadhal | Aadhi | ||
| 2011 | Aadukalam | Rathnasamy's right hand | [1] |
| Mappillai | |||
| Velayudham | Local Goon | ||
| 2012 | Asthamanam | Guide | [9] |
| Kumki | |||
| 2013 | 6 | Rangan | |
| 2014 | Nimirndhu Nil | Police officer | |
| Poriyaalan | Ramesh | ||
| 2015 | India Pakistan | Antony | |
| Buddhanin Sirippu | |||
| Vaalu | |||
| 49-O | |||
| 2016 | Visaranai | Ramesh | |
| Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu | Divya's father | ||
| 2017 | Ulkuthu | ||
| 2018 | Vada Chennai | Rajan's friend | [1] |
| Kattu Paya Sir Intha Kaali | [10] | ||
| Azhagumagan | Police officer | ||
| Annanukku Jai | |||
| 2019 | Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu | Veeramuthu | [1] |
| Asuran | [1] | ||
| 2020 | Naan Sirithal | Ravi | |
| Nungambakkam | Jailer Shanmuga Pandian | ||
| Naanga Romba Busy | Constable Moorthy | ||
| Mei Maranthen | |||
| 2022 | Carbon | Inspector Divakar | |
| Payanigal Gavanikkavum | |||
| Yenni Thuniga | |||
| 2023 | Viduthalai Part 1 | Sub-inspector "Chow Chow" Ramasamy | |
| Theerkadarishi | |||
| 2024 | Lal Salaam | Thiru's Bombay acquaintance | |
| Viduthalai Part 2 | Sub-inspector "Chow Chow" Ramasamy | ||
| 2025 | Phoenix | [11] | |
| Right | |||
| Mask | Ramesh | ||
| Sirai | Inspector Kathar Badshah |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-present | Nadu Center | KB school's PE teacher | JioHotstar |
| 2026 | Thadayam | DSP Gunasekaran | ZEE5 |
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 "ஆட்டுக்குட்டியை ஆட்டை போட்டவர் இவர்தான்! - Kungumam Tamil Weekly Magazine". kungumam.co.in.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 கண்ணன், Gopinath Rajasekar,கிருஷ்ணமூர்த்தி,லெனின் பா,ஆ முத்துக்குமார்,பா ரமேஷ். "பழைய ஹெலிகாப்டர்ல Rajini ஏறுனதும் பயந்துட்டேன்! - Munnar Ramesh | Sivaji". Vikatan.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ "100 படங்களில் நடித்து முடித்த தனுஷின் அப்பா?!". Samayam Tamil (in தமிழ்).
- ↑ கண்ணன்,கிருஷ்ணமூர்த்தி, Gopinath Rajasekar,லெனின் பா,ஆ முத்துக்குமார்,பா ரமேஷ். "Selvaraghavan என்கிட்ட கை எடுத்து கும்பிட்டார் 🙏 - Munnar Ramesh | Pudhupettai". Vikatan.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ "பெயர் தெரியா நட்சத்திரங்கள்..! - Kungumam Tamil Weekly Magazine". www.kungumam.co.in.
- ↑ "Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ Rangan, Baradwaj (21 September 2013). "6 Melugu Vathigal: A change of programme". The Hindu.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "இயக்குநர்களின் நடிகர்! - Kungumam Tamil Weekly Magazine". kungumam.co.in.
- ↑ "Asthamanam".
- ↑ Suganth, M. "A social-psycho thriller that addresses Tamils' concerns - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "'Bloody Sweet': Thalapathy Vijay Reviews Surya Sethupathi's Debut Film Phoenix". News18. Retrieved 6 July 2025.