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R. Muthuraman
R. Muthuraman | |
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| File:R. Muthuraman.JPG Muthuraman in Server Sundaram (1964) | |
| Born | Muthuraman Radhakrishnan Onthiriyar 4 July 1929 |
| Died | 16 October 1981 (aged 52) |
| Other names | Navarasa Thilagam |
| Occupation | Film actor, Producer |
| Years active | 1955–1981 |
| Spouse(s) | Sulochana Muthuraman |
| Children | 4 including Karthik |
| Parent(s) | Radhakrishnan Devar, Rathnavathi |
Muthuraman Radhakrishnan Onthiriyar popularly known as R. Muthuraman (4 July 1929 - 16 October 1981) was an Indian film actor who predominantly appeared in Tamil language films.[1] He was a leading actor during the 1960s and 1970s and was fondly called as Navarasa Thilagam. He had paired with all the leading heroines of his time and acted in over a hundred films. Muthuraman's son Karthik is also a popular Tamil actor and politician, and his grandson Gautham Karthik is also an actor who made his debut in Kadal (2013).
Early life[edit]
Muthuraman was born in Thanjavur (Orathanadu Taluk -Okkanadu melayur) to a family that had no stage or acting links. He was the son of an advocate and his uncle was a police officer. However, in his youth he was attracted towards films and the fine arts. He joined the field much later in life, as he first became a government employee due to family pressure.[2]
Film career[edit]
In 1947, was acting in stage group called Vairam Nadaka Sabha along with Veteran Manorama, Kulatheivam Rajagopal etc. He was helped by a known philanthropist Sri KSBS Ganapathi (Late) from Thoothukudi to come in Cine field.
Muthuraman was a stage actor in his early days. He joined veteran actor S.S. Rajendran's SSR Nataka Mandram and then Seva Stage and acted in numerous dramas, including Manimagudam, Muthumandapam and Bharathiyar's poetic dramas.
He acted as Suppu, a simpleton in Thenthoosi, a film that starred Gemini Ganesan in the lead role. He went to play a few major roles and many secondary roles in about 100 movies in the sixties and seventies. Although he was a player in an era dominated by stalwarts such as M G Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan and Gemini Ganesan, he made a name and place for himself as a popular supporting actor. This handsome and mature actor was known as Navarasa Thilakam.[citation needed]
He was paired with many heroines of the time including Devika and Jayalalithaa, but his most constant heroine with whom he was paired for a record of 19 times was Kanchana. He starred in many successful films, in co-hero roles in movies such as Kaadhalikka Neramillai and supporting roles in movies such as Server Sundaram.[2]
Family[edit]
Muthuraman was married to Sulochana. The couple had four children, the youngest of whom, Karthik Muthuraman, became a popular actor.[2]
Death[edit]
In October 1981, Muthuraman arrived at Ooty to attend the shooting for Ayiram Muthangal. When he was jogging as part of a routine exercise, he collapsed on the road and became unconscious. Actor Sivakumar who had stayed in the same place as Muthuraman was told that Muthuraman was lying unconscious on the street thereafter Muthuraman was rushed to the hospital by actor Sivakumar. But the doctor declared Muthuraman dead on arrival.[3] He was 52 years old at the time of his death.[4]
Filmography[edit]
1980s[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Pokkiri Raja | Last film | |
| 1980 | Guru | Raghu | |
| 1980 | Inaintha Thuruvangal |
1970s[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Raja Rajeswari | ||
| 1979 | Neeya? | Special Appearance | |
| 1978 | Achchani | ||
| 1978 | Aval thantha uravu | ||
| 1978 | Kaatrinile Varum Geetham | ||
| 1978 | Anna Poorani | ||
| 1978 | Per solla oru pillai | ||
| 1978 | Shri Kanchi Kamakshi | Adishankara | |
| 1977 | Aalukkoru Aasai | ||
| 1977 | Deviyin Thirumanam | ||
| 1977 | Mazhai megam | ||
| 1977 | Murugan Adimai | ||
| 1977 | Nee Vazha Vendum | 175th Film | |
| 1977 | Pennjanmam | ||
| 1977 | Punitha Anthoniyar | ||
| 1977 | Punniyam Seithaval | ||
| 1977 | Thalia Salangaiya | ||
| 1976 | Vazhvu En Pakkam | Raju | |
| 1976 | Kanavan Manaivi | ||
| 1976 | Perum Pugazhum | ||
| 1976 | Kaalangalil Aval Vasantham | ||
| 1976 | Nalla Penmani | ||
| 1976 | Seervarisai | ||
| 1976 | Chitra Pournami | ||
| 1976 | Inspector Manaivi | ||
| 1976 | Kula Gauravam | ||
| 1976 | Muthana Muthallavo | ||
| 1976 | Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna | ||
| 1975 | Oru Kudumbathin Kadhai | ||
| 1975 | Vaira Nenjam | ||
| 1975 | Amudha | ||
| 1975 | Vaazhnthu Kaattugiren | Ramanathan | |
| 1975 | Aan Pillai Singam | ||
| 1975 | Ezhaikkum Kaalam Varum | ||
| 1975 | Uravu Solla Oruvan | ||
| 1975 | Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu | Kumar | |
| 1975 | Ellorum Nallavare | ||
| 1975 | Avandhan Manidhan | Chandran | |
| 1975 | Piriya Vidai | ||
| 1975 | Anbu Roja | ||
| 1975 | Kasthuri Vijayam | ||
| 1974 | Avalum Penn Thaane | Muthu | |
| 1974 | Thai Pirandhal | ||
| 1974 | Engamma Sapatham | ||
| 1974 | Engal Kula Dheivam | 150th Film | |
| 1974 | Anbu Thangai | ||
| 1974 | Penn Ondru Kanden | ||
| 1974 | Roshakkari | ||
| 1974 | Kadavul Mama | ||
| 1974 | Vani Rani | Dr. Ravi | |
| 1974 | Dheerga Sumangali | ||
| 1974 | Dhaagam | ||
| 1974 | Pathu Madha Bandham | ||
| 1974 | Thirumangalyam | ||
| 1973 | Malligai Poo | ||
| 1973 | Radha | ||
| 1973 | School Master | Guest Appearance | |
| 1973 | Nathayil Muthu | Madhu | |
| 1973 | Karaikkal Ammaiyar | Paramathathan | |
| 1973 | Deiva Kuzhandhaigal | ||
| 1973 | Veettukku Vandha Marumagal | Guest Appearance | |
| 1973 | Thirumalai Deivam | King Tondaimann | |
| 1973 | Suryagandhi | Mohan | |
| 1973 | Sondham | ||
| 1973 | Ponnunjal | ||
| 1973 | Nyayam Ketkirom | ||
| 1973 | Shanmugapriya | 125th Film | |
| 1973 | Rajaraja Cholan | Prince Vimaladhithan | |
| 1973 | Nalla Mudivu | ||
| 1973 | Maru Piravi | ||
| 1973 | Petha Manam Pithu | ||
| 1972 | Itho Enthan Deivam | ||
| 1972 | Dheivam | Mani | |
| 1972 | Bathilukku Bathil | ||
| 1972 | Vazhaiyadi Vazhai | ||
| 1972 | Kannamma | ||
| 1972 | Deiva Sankalpam | Guest Appearance | |
| 1972 | Dharmam Engey | ||
| 1972 | Delhi To Madras | ||
| 1972 | Kanimuthu Paappa | ||
| 1972 | Kasethan Kadavulada | Ramu | |
| 1972 | Kurathi Magan | ||
| 1972 | Mr. Sampath | Sampath | |
| 1972 | Dhikku Theriyadha Kaattil | ||
| 1972 | Rani Yaar Kuzhanthai | ||
| 1971 | Soodhattam | ||
| 1971 | Oru Thaai Makkal | Ravi | |
| 1971 | Punnagai | Rajan | 100th Film |
| 1971 | Aathi Parasakthi | ||
| 1971 | Annai Velankanni | Land Lord | |
| 1971 | Moondru Dheivangal | Muthu | |
| 1971 | Sudarum Sooravaliyum | ||
| 1971 | Irulum Oliyum | Ramu | |
| 1971 | Savaale Samali | Marimuthu | Guest Appearance |
| 1971 | Veguli Penn | Captain Muthu | |
| 1971 | Avalukendru Oru Manam | Gopal | |
| 1971 | Uyir | ||
| 1971 | Arunodhayam | ||
| 1971 | Thangaikkaaga | ||
| 1971 | Pudhiya Vazhkai | Raju | |
| 1971 | Iru Thuruvam | Durai | |
| 1970 | Nilave Nee Satchi | ||
| 1970 | Namma Veettu Deivam | 75th Film | |
| 1970 | Sorgam | ||
| 1970 | Engirundho Vandhaal | Guest Appearance | |
| 1970 | Anadhai Anandhan | ||
| 1970 | Kannan Varuvan | ||
| 1970 | Navagraham | Siva | |
| 1970 | Raman Ethanai Ramanadi | ||
| 1970 | Maanavan | ||
| 1970 | Veettuku Veedu | Balu | |
| 1970 | Noorandu Kalam Vazhga | ||
| 1970 | En Annan | Murali | |
| 1970 | Thabalkaran Thangai | ||
| 1970 | Penn Deivam |
1960s[edit]
1950s[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Sahodhari | Ravi | |
| 1959 | Ulagam Sirikkirathu | Kumar | |
| 1959 | Naalu Veli Nilam | ||
| 1959 | Thanga Padumai | sitha pramai patient | |
| 1959 | Mala Oru Mangala Vilakku | Debut Movie | |
| 1957 | Karpukkarasi | Minister of Karpagatheevu | |
| 1956 | Rangoon Radha | Lawyer | Uncredited |
References[edit]
- ↑ R. Muthuraman, IMDb, retrieved 29 November 2008
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 8 April 2012. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Potpourri of titbits about Tamil cinema - Muthuraman". Kalyanamalai Magazine. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
- ↑ "OBITUARIES" (PDF). Variety. 4 November 1981. Retrieved 18 October 2016.