IMo, the baddie of this movie is the star of show, the way he
talks and act is well known in tamil cinema. One of the finest
tamil cinema villains who is a veteran in the industry for 25
years, He has acted in many roles mainly as a villain. He passed
away last year due to illness. Raghuvaran's Last on screen
appearance was in Sivaji The Boss in 2007 in a minor role. Another
favoirite baddie bites the dust.
Raghuvaran :
Passed Away
Raghuvaran, the versatile villanous actor of celluloid screen
breathed his last this morning(19/3/2008)Â due to a cardiac arrest.
The actor was married to actress Rohini, but the marriage failed
and they went through a messy divorce.
The most understated menacing villian was admitted to Mehtha
Hospital for treatment a few days ago. The reason for the death has
been disclosed as weakness caused by excessive alcohol consumption.
It is learnt that he had been under intensive medical care for the
past few weeks and died at a private hospital after battling
personal demons and a few other debilitating physical
problems.
The quintessential psychopathic baddie of Tamil cinema, the man who
earned villainy on screen and good name, had been unwell for the
last few years and had taken a sabbatical from active films for
some time.
Sivapathigaram released some time last year, marked his comeback.
After that he was a regular figure acting in big films including
Rajnikanth’s Sivaji. His last release was however Sila Nerangalil
and Bheema(which had been made some time back).
Born on Dec 11 1948, The actor’s distinct style and voice proved to
be his biggest asset that he added quirkiness to every role he
played, a charm that was appealing and repulsive at the same time.
From leading man to villain to character roles, Raghuvaran had done
it all. He played some memorable characters, which include the
uptight, egoistic son in Samsarum Oru Minsarum, the caring and
dedicated father of a mentally-challenged child in Anjali, the
suspicious husband in Puriyatha Pudhir, an evil don in Shiva
(Telugu), a sincere family man in Mugavari, a physically-challenged
killer in PoovizhiVaasalile, a reformed smuggler in Amarkalam, the
big baddie in Baasha, the conniving Chief Minister in Mudhalvan, a
loving father in Love Today, a struggling alcoholic in Oru
Manidhanin Kadhai, the jealous elder brother in Uyirile
Kalandhadhu, the serious-faced brother–in-law in Run, the
godfather figure in Bheemaa and of course, the special appearance
as the doctor who saves Rajinikanth’s life in the 2007
blockbuster Sivaji.
He had many interesting films lined up. His soon to be released
film is Yaaradi Nee Mohini. He was currently working in
Kanthaswamy, Ellam Avan Seyal and Indra Vizha.
The lonely man, who brewd depth, intensity, elegance,
understatement and style to Tamil acting, is unthinkable to see his
grace on the screen again. He will be terribly missed.
‘Cinefundas, grieves the demise of this talented actor. May his
soul rest in peace’.
