Mahadevan (actor)
Mahadevan (born 6 May 1961) is an Indian actor who has appeared in predominately Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. In Telugu, he is credited as Ramaraju.
Mahadevan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 May 1961 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1985–present |
Career
Mahadevan worked in many Telugu films under the stage name of Ramaraju before getting his breakthrough portraying the antagonist in the Tamil film Pithamagan (2003) by Bala.[1] The film's name has subsequently been used as a prefix to his stage name to distinguish him from other artistes called Mahadevan.[2] Regarding his performance in Muruga (2007), a critic wrote that "Pithamagan fame Mahadevan walks away with all honours. He lends solidity to the role".[2] He reprised his role from Pithamagan (2003) in the Kannada remake Anatharu (2007).[3]
Partial filmography
Tamil films
| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Pithamagan | Sekar Vasudevan | [4] |
| 2004 | Chatrapathy | Chakravarthy | |
| 2004 | Azhagesan | Neelakandan | |
| 2004 | Attagasam | Samudrakani Annachi | |
| 2005 | Daas | Minister Gurumoorthy | |
| 2006 | Chithiram Pesuthadi | Charu's uncle | |
| 2006 | Mercury Pookkal | ||
| 2006 | Thagapansamy | Shanmugam | |
| 2007 | Muruga | Vinayaka Murthy | |
| 2007 | Pirappu | ||
| 2007 | Sabari | Minister | |
| 2007 | Sivaji | Astrologer | |
| 2007 | Ammuvagiya Naan | Nathan | |
| 2008 | Pirivom Santhippom | Saathappan | |
| 2009 | Nesi | Anjali's father | [5] |
| 2009 | Mathiya Chennai | ||
| 2009 | Odipolama | ||
| 2010 | Ayyanar | ||
| 2011 | Kaavalan | Devarajan | |
| 2011 | Appavi | Susa | |
| 2011 | Ayyan | ||
| 2011 | Sadhurangam | ||
| 2012 | Maasi | Maasilamani's Senior Officer | |
| 2013 | Alex Pandian | Swamiji | |
| 2013 | Karuppampatti | ||
| 2013 | Vellai Desathin Idhayam | ||
| 2014 | Pannaiyarum Padminiyum | Shanmugam | |
| 2014 | Koottam | [6] | |
| 2014 | Sooran | ||
| 2014 | Meagamann | Chitti | |
| 2015 | Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka | Minister Duraiarasan | |
| 2015 | Vaalu | Priya's father | |
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | ||
| 2017 | 143 |
Telugu films
| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Vande Mataram | ||
| 1985 | Illaliko Pariksha | ||
| 1991 | Aswini | Joe | |
| 1995 | Muddayi Muddugumma | Ranjith | |
| 1996 | Anaganaga Oka Roju | ||
| 1998 | Anthapuram | Narasimha's henchman | |
| 2001 | Narasimha Naidu | ||
| 2002 | Seema Simham | Kaaleswara Rao's henchmen | |
| 2002 | Bharatasimha Reddy | ||
| 2003 | Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi | Boxing coach in Hyderabad | |
| 2003 | Palnati Brahmanayudu | ||
| 2003 | Tagore | Ramaraju | |
| 2004 | 143 | Sanjana's brother | |
| 2005 | Pandem | Lingaraju | [7] |
| 2005 | Are | ||
| 2005 | Hungama | ||
| 2005 | Oka Oorilo | ||
| 2006 | Chinnodu | ||
| 2008 | Souryam | Divya's uncle | |
| 2009 | Venkatadri | Home Minister | [8] |
| 2010 | Manasara | Anjali's father | |
| 2010 | Kalyanram Kathi | ||
| 2012 | Damarukam | ||
| 2013 | Dalam | ||
| 2014 | Legend | Jeetendra's father | |
| 2016 | Soggade Chinni Nayana | Veerababu | |
| 2016 | Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha | Rajanna | |
| 2016 | Malupu | Minister Duraiarasan | |
| 2017 | Khaidi No. 150 | ||
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | ||
| 2017 | Mahanubhavudu | Bhupathi | |
| 2017 | Middle Class Abbayi | RTO officer | |
| 2018 | Bharat Ane Nenu | Varadarajulu's aide | |
| 2018 | Saakshyam | Munuswamy's aide | |
| 2018 | Anthaku Minchi | ||
| 2018 | Padi Padi Leche Manasu | Dhanraj Pillai | |
| 2021 | Uppena | Raayanam's father | |
| 2021 | Ardha Shathabdam | Village head | |
Malayalam films
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Nimishangal | Balan |
| 1988 | Orkkappurathu | J J Mansion's Henchman |
| 2004 | Natturajavu | Pulikattil Mathachan |
| 2009 | Ee Pattanathil Bhootham | Sathyatheerdhan / Raghavendran |
| 2010 | Thanthonni | Hafees Ali Ibrahim |
| 2011 | Sevenes | Ramakrishna Moorthy |
| 2022 | Bheeshma Parvam | Narasappa Chettiar |
Television
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Suryavamsam | Tamil | Zee Tamil | |
| 2022 | Recce | Ranganayakulu | Telugu | Zee5 |
| Maa Neella Tank | Narasimham |
See also
References
- "Pitamagan". Sify. Archived from the original on 18 August 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
- "Tamil Cinema News | Tamil Movie Reviews | Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil". Archived from the original on 6 March 2007.
- "Upendra shines in Anaatharu". Rediff.com.
Mahadevan, the villain had acted in the original has been retained in Kannada also
- "Mahadevan : Biography, Age, Movies, Family, Photos, Latest News". Filmy Focus. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- "Nesi review. Nesi Tamil movie review, story, rating". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- "Koottam". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- "Pandem - Telugu cinema Review - Jagapati Babu, Kalyani".
- "Venkatadri review. Venkatadri Telugu movie review, story, rating". IndiaGlitz.com.
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