Raghuvaran Velayuthan Nair (11 December 1958 – 19 March 2008) was an Indian actor who predominantly acted in films made in South India. He has acted in more than 200 Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films. According to the Hindustan Times, "The actor had carved a niche for himself with his special style and voice modulation."[1]
He played the protagonist of a Tamil soap opera, Oru Manithanin Kathai, about a well-to-do man who becomes an alcoholic. He received critical acclaim for his role as Father Alphonso in the Malayalam movie Daivathinte Vikruthikal, directed by Lenin Rajendran and based on M. Mukundan's novel of the same name.
Raghuvaran's six-song music album, composed and sung by him, were officially released by actor Rajinikanth and the album was received by actress Rohini and Raghuvaran's son Rishi Varan.[2]
^"Actor Raghuvaran passes away- Hindustan Times". Archived from the original on 12 December 2008.
^"Did you know Raghuvaran was a musician? Rajinikanth launches late actor's music album". The News Minute. 3 February 2018. Archived from the original on 30 January 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
Raghuvaran Velayuthan Nair (11 December 1958 – 19 March 2008) was an Indian actor who predominantly acted in films made in South India. He has acted in...
directed by Soundarya Rajinikanth; replacing Velraj. The film follows Raghuvaran "Raghu", an unemployed graduate, who tries to overcome various obstacles...
care of the household, after marriage. Raghuvaran is also dismissive about his wife getting another job. Raghuvaran efficiently completes construction projects...
Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by K. S. Adhiyaman, starring Karthik, Raghuvaran, Revathi, Nagendra Prasad and Devayani (in her Tamil debut). It was released...
because of his scheming son-in-law, Raghuvaran. His Daughter Swapna is also killed at the hands of Raghuvaran when Raghuvaran slaps and tries to molest Mohini...
film directed by Gunasekhar, starring Prashanth, Samyuktha Singh, and Raghuvaran. The film won three Nandi Awards. The film was later dubbed into Tamil...
film directed by Ashok Honda, starring Sunil Shetty, Karisma Kapoor, Raghuvaran, Sonali Bendre, Alok Nath and Aruna Irani. It is a remake of the Tamil...
and directed by Suresh Krissna. The film stars Rajinikanth, Nagma and Raghuvaran, with Janagaraj, Devan, Shashi Kumar, Vijayakumar, Anandaraj, Charan Raj...
features an ensemble cast, including RK, Bhama, Vadivelu, Roja, Sukanya, Raghuvaran, Nassar, Ashish Vidhyarthi, Visu and Manivannan. It is a remake of the...
written and directed by Saran. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Shalini, with Raghuvaran, Radhika and Nassar in supporting roles. Amarkalam was Ajith's 25th film...
Telugu-language romantic action comedy film, starring Nithiin, Kajal Aggarwal, Raghuvaran, Jayasudha, Nagababu and others. Directed by A. S. Ravi Kumar Chowdary...
Thampi and written by Sab John. The film stars Mammootty, along with Raghuvaran, Vinodini, Sowcar Janaki, Vaishnavi, Riza Bava and Jagathy Sreekumar playing...
city to become an actor. In the process he meets his childhood friend (Raghuvaran) and is forced to take care of his nieces and nephews. Raja Chinna Roja...
Rajasekar, Radhika as Rajasekar's wife, Raghu as Rajasekar's brother, and Raghuvaran as a Hindu saint. Other notable cast members include Lissy, S. S. Chandran...
Later, Ganesh's father , Dr. Chandrashekhar, a reputed psychologist (Raghuvaran) bails him out.Ganesh's father and him are very close to each other as...
romantic drama film directed by K. R. Jaya which stars Suriya, Jyothika and Raghuvaran, with Sivakumar and Radhika in supporting roles. The film opened in September...