T. R. Ramachandran
| T. R. Ramachandran | |
|---|---|
 T. R. Ramachandran in late 1940s | |
| Born | January 9, 1917 |
| Died |
November 30, 1990 (aged 73) Los Angeles, USA |
| Cause of death | failed open heart surgery |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1938-1982 |
Thirukampuliyur Ranga Rao Ramachandran (9 January 1917 – 30 November 1990[1][2]) was a Tamil actor and comedian who acted in lead or supportive roles, especially in comical parts, from the 1940s to the 1960s. Known for his distinctive saucer-eyes, Ramachandran was known as "The Eddie Cantor of India".[3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Nandakumar | First film as actor. Box-office failure[4] | |
| 1940 | Vaayaadi | A hen-pecked husband[5] | First movie as lead |
| 1941 | Naveena Markandeyar | ||
| 1941 | Thiruvalluvar | ||
| 1941 | Sabapathy | Sabhapathy M. | First hit movie. Ramachandran's most popular role ever |
| 1942 | Kannagi | ||
| 1943 | Diwan Bahadur | ||
| 1943 | Devakanya | ||
| 1944 | Prabhavathi | ||
| 1945 | Maanasamrakshanam | ||
| 1945 | Sri Valli | ||
| 1946 | Arthanari | ||
| 1946 | Lavangi | ||
| 1946 | Sagada Yogam | ||
| 1946 | Vidyapathi | ||
| 1946 | Vijayalakshmi | ||
| 1946 | Vikatayogi | ||
| 1947 | Nam Iruvar | [6] | |
| 1947 | Kadagam | ||
| 1947 | Kundalakesi | ||
| 1947 | Mahathma Udhangar | ||
| 1947 | Rukmangadhan | ||
| 1948 | Gokuladasi | ||
| 1948 | Samsara Nowka | ||
| 1949 | Vazhkai | As the "bachelor father"[7] | |
| 1949 | Geethagandhi | ||
| 1949 | Navajeevanam | ||
| 1951 | Soudhamini | ||
| 1951 | Singari | ||
| 1952 | Mappillai | ||
| 1954 | Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari | Ganapathi[8] | |
| 1954 | Ponvayal | ||
| 1954 | Raji En Kanmani | ||
| 1955 | Ellam Inba Mayam | ||
| 1955 | Gomathiyin Kaadhalan | ||
| 1955 | Kalvanin Kadhali | Kamalapathi | |
| 1955 | Methavikal | ||
| 1957 | Manamagan Thevai | ||
| 1957 | Samaya Sanjeevi | ||
| 1957 | Thangamalai Ragasiyam | ||
| 1957 | Yaar Paiyan | ||
| 1958 | Anbu Enge | ||
| 1958 | Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam | ||
| 1958 | Neelavukku Niranja Manasu | ||
| 1959 | Nalla Theerppu | ||
| 1959 | Pattharai Mathu Thangam | ||
| 1959 | President Panchatcharam | ||
| 1959 | Raja Sevai | ||
| 1959 | Vannakili | ||
| 1960 | Baghdad Thirudan | Starred as comedian with MGR | |
| 1960 | Adutha Veetu Penn | Lead Role | |
| 1960 | Padikkadha Medhai | Supporting Role | |
| 1960 | Vidivelli | Supporting Role | |
| 1961 | Punar Jenmam | ||
| 1962 | Aalayamani | ||
| 1963 | Naan Vanangum Dheivam | ||
| 1963 | Iruvar Ullam | ||
| 1966 | Anbe Vaa | Punniyakodi, father of Geetha (Saroja Devi) | |
| 1966 | Sadhu Mirandal | ||
| 1968 | Thillana Mohanambal | ||
| 1968 | Thirumal Perumai | ||
| 1982 | Deviyin Thiruvilaiyadal |
Notes
- ↑ Aggarwal, S. P. Agrawal [and] J. C. (1992). Information India 1990-1991 : global view. New Dehli: Concept publ. p. 477. ISBN 9788170222934.
- ↑ "T. R. Ramachandran". gob-smacked.
- ↑ Randor Guy (4 May 2013). "Maapillai". The Hindu.
- ↑ Randor Guy (12 October 2007). "Nandakumar 1938". The Hindu.
- ↑ Randor Guy (22 August 2008). "Vaayadi 1940". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Nam Iruvar 1947". The Hindu. 30 November 2007.
- ↑ Randor Guy. "Vazhkai 1949". The Hindu.
- ↑ Randor Guy (20 March 2011). "Kalyanam Panniyum Brahmachari 1954". The Hindu.
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