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{{Short description|Indian actor (1917–1990)}} |
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|name = T. R. Ramachandran |
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|caption = T. R. Ramachandran in late 1940s |
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|birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1917|1|9}} |
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| birth_place = [[Tirukampuliyur]],<br/>[[Trichinopoly District]],<br/>[[Madras Presidency]], [[British India]]<br/>(now in [[Karur district]],<br/>[[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]) |
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|death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|1990|11|30|1917|1|9}} |
| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|1990|11|30|1917|1|9}} |
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|death_place = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], |
| death_place = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]],<br/>[[United States]] |
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|occupation = Actor |
| occupation = Actor |
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|years_active = 1938–1982 |
| years_active = 1938–1982 |
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|spouse = R Seetha (Married on 9 February 1947) |
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'''Thirukampuliyur Ranga Ramachandran''' (9 January 1917 – 30 November 1990<ref name="India 1990">{{cite book|last=Aggarwal|first=S. P. Agrawal [and] J. C.|title=Information India 1990-1991 : global view|year=1992|publisher=Concept publ.|location=New |
'''Thirukampuliyur Ranga Ramachandran''' (9 January 1917 – 30 November 1990<ref name="India 1990">{{cite book|last=Aggarwal|first=S. P. Agrawal [and] J. C.|title=Information India 1990-1991 : global view|year=1992|publisher=Concept publ.|location=New Delhi|isbn=9788170222934|pages=477}}</ref><ref name="blog">{{cite web|title=T. R. Ramachandran|work=gob-smacked|url=http://gob-smacked.blogspot.com/2005/12/tr-ramachandran.html}}</ref>) was an Indian actor and comedian who acted mainly in Tamil films. He was cast mostly 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".<ref name="thehindu_20130504">{{cite news|title=Maapillai|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=4 May 2013|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/maappillai-1952/article4683463.ece|author=Randor Guy|authorlink=Randor Guy}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Thirukampuliyur Ranga Ramachandran born in Tirukampuliyur in Tiruchi district |
Thirukampuliyur Ranga Ramachandran born in Tirukampuliyur in Tiruchi district. As a child, he had no interest in studies and played truant from school.<ref>{{cite news|title=Man with saucer eyes|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/man-with-saucer-eyes/article7255341.ece|work=The Hindu|author=Randor Guy}}</ref> |
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==Filmography == |
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| 1938 || ''[[Nandakumar ( |
| 1938 || ''[[Nandakumar (film)|Nandakumar]]'' || || First film as actor.<ref name="thehindu_20071012">{{cite news|title=Nandakumar 1938|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2007/10/12/stories/2007101250401600.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071014003632/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2007/10/12/stories/2007101250401600.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 October 2007|date=12 October 2007|work=[[The Hindu]]|author=Randor Guy}}</ref> |
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| 1940 || '' |
| 1940 || ''Vaayaadi'' || A hen-pecked husband<ref name="thehindu_20080822">{{cite news|title=Vaayadi 1940|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/08/22/stories/2008082250291600.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080901082557/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/08/22/stories/2008082250291600.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 September 2008|date=22 August 2008|work=[[The Hindu]]|author=Randor Guy}}</ref> || First movie as lead |
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| rowspan="3" |1941 || ''[[Mani Malai|Naveena Markandeyar]]'' || || |
| rowspan="3" |1941 || ''[[Mani Malai|Naveena Markandeyar]]'' || [[Markandeya]] || |
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| ''Thiruvalluvar'' || || |
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| ''[[Sabapathy (1941 film)|Sabapathy]]'' || Sabapathy Mudaliar || First hit movie. Ramachandran's most popular role ever |
| ''[[Sabapathy (1941 film)|Sabapathy]]'' || Sabapathy Mudaliar || First hit movie. Ramachandran's most popular role ever |
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|1942 || ''[[Kannagi (film)|Kannagi]]'' || || |
|1942 || ''[[Kannagi (1942 film)|Kannagi]]'' || Shastri || |
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| rowspan="2" |1943 || ''[[ |
| rowspan="2" |1943 || ''[[Dewan Bahadur (film)|Dewan Bahadur]]'' || || |
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| ''Devakanya'' || || |
| ''[[Devakanya]]'' || Rangan || |
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|1944 || ''Prabhavathi'' || || |
|1944 || ''[[Prabhavathi]]'' || Bhadaranadan || |
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| rowspan="2" |1945 || ''Maanasamrakshanam'' || || |
| rowspan="2" |1945 || ''[[Maanasamrakshanam]]'' || || |
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| ''[[Sri Valli (1945 film)|Sri Valli]]'' || || |
| ''[[Sri Valli (1945 film)|Sri Valli]]'' || Killi || |
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| rowspan="6" |1946 || '' |
| rowspan="6" |1946 || ''[[Arthanaari]]'' || || |
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| ''[[Lavangi]]'' || Gopu || |
| ''[[Lavangi]]'' || Gopu || |
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| ''[[Sakata Yogam]]'' || || |
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| ''Vidyapathi'' || || |
| ''[[Vidyapathi]]'' || Vidyapathi || |
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| ''Vijayalakshmi'' || || |
| ''[[Vijayalakshmi (film)|Vijayalakshmi]]'' || || |
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| ''Vikatayogi'' || || |
| ''[[Vikatayogi]]'' || || |
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| rowspan="5" |1947 || ''[[Nam Iruvar]]'' || ||<ref name="thehindu_namiruvar">{{cite news|title=Nam Iruvar 1947|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2007/11/30/stories/2007113050341600.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071202113905/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2007/11/30/stories/2007113050341600.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 December 2007|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=30 November 2007}}</ref> |
| rowspan="5" |1947 || ''[[Naam Iruvar (1947 film)|Nam Iruvar]]'' || Gnanodhayam ||<ref name="thehindu_namiruvar">{{cite news|title=Nam Iruvar 1947|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2007/11/30/stories/2007113050341600.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071202113905/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2007/11/30/stories/2007113050341600.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 December 2007|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=30 November 2007}}</ref> |
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| ''Kadagam'' || || |
| ''Kadagam'' || || |
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| ''Rukmangadhan'' || || |
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| rowspan="3" |1948 || ''[[Gnana Soundari (Gemini)|Gnana Soundari]]'' || || |
| rowspan="3" |1948 || ''[[Gnana Soundari (Gemini)|Gnana Soundari]]'' || Michael || |
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| ''Samsara Nowka'' || || |
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| rowspan="3" |1949 || ''[[Geetha Gandhi]]'' || || |
| rowspan="3" |1949 || ''[[Geetha Gandhi]]'' || Subbaiyer || |
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| ''[[Navajeevanam]]'' || || |
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| ''[[Vaazhkai (1949 film)|Vazhkai]]'' || || As the "bachelor father"<ref name="thehindu_20120610">{{cite news|title=Vazhkai 1949|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/vazhkai-1949/article3510338.ece|work=The Hindu|author=Randor Guy}}</ref> |
| ''[[Vaazhkai (1949 film)|Vazhkai]]'' || Nathan || As the "bachelor father"<ref name="thehindu_20120610">{{cite news|title=Vazhkai 1949|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/vazhkai-1949/article3510338.ece|work=The Hindu|author=Randor Guy}}</ref> |
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| rowspan="2" |1951 || '' |
| rowspan="2" |1951 || ''[[Saudamini]]'' || || |
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| ''[[Kalvanin Kadhali (1955 film)|Kalvanin Kadhali]]'' || Kamalapathi || |
| ''[[Kalvanin Kadhali (1955 film)|Kalvanin Kadhali]]'' || Kamalapathi || |
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| rowspan="4" |1957 || ''[[Manamagan Thevai]]'' || || |
| rowspan="4" |1957 || ''[[Manamagan Thevai]]'' || K. Dhandapani (KD) || |
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| ''[[Thangamalai Ragasiyam]]'' || Prince Azhagesan || |
| ''[[Thangamalai Ragasiyam]]'' || Prince Azhagesan || |
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| ''[[Yaar Paiyan]]'' || || |
| ''[[Yaar Paiyan]]'' || Sankar || |
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| rowspan="3" |1958 || ''[[Anbu Engey]]'' || Appavu || |
| rowspan="3" |1958 || ''[[Anbu Engey]]'' || Appavu || |
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| ''[[Kadan Vaangi Kalyaanam]]'' || Thiyagarajan || |
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| rowspan="7" |1959 || ''[[Vannakili]]'' || Natarajan || |
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| ''[[Paththarai Maathu Thangam]]'' || || |
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| ''[[Rechukka Pagatichukka|Raja Sevai]]'' || || |
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| rowspan="6" |1960 || ''[[Adutha Veetu Penn]]'' || Mannaru || |
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| ''[[Padikkadha Medhai]]'' || Raghu || |
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| ''[[Meenda Sorgam]]'' || Gopu || |
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| ''[[Aalukkoru Veedu]]''|| Gopal|| |
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|1961 || ''[[Punar Jenmam]]'' || || |
|rowspan="2" | 1961 || ''[[Punar Jenmam]]'' || Nithyanantham || |
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|rowspan="3" | 1962 || ''[[Paasam]]'' || |
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| ''[[Aalayamani]]'' || Aatkondan Pillai's Son || |
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| rowspan="5" | 1963 || ''[[Arivaali]]'' || Eklove || |
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| ''[[Vanambadi]]'' || Nithyanandham || |
| ''[[Vanambadi]]'' || Nithyanandham || |
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| ''[[Iruvar Ullam (1963 film)|Iruvar Ullam]]'' || Sri Paramathma || |
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| rowspan="2" | 1966 || ''[[Anbe Vaa]]'' || Punniyakodi, father of Geetha ([[Saroja Devi]]) || |
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| ''[[Naan Vanangum Dheivam]]'' || Gopal || |
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| ''[[Kalyaniyin Kanavan]]'' || Sigamani || |
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| rowspan="2" | 1966 || ''[[Anbe Vaa (1966 film)|Anbe Vaa]]'' || Punniyakodi || |
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| ''[[Sadhu Mirandal]]'' || Pasubathi || |
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| 1967 || ''[[Anubavam Pudhumai]]'' || || |
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| rowspan="2" |1968 || ''[[Thirumal Perumai]]'' || Ranga || |
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| ''[[Thillana Mohanambal]]'' || Varathan || |
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| 1982 || ''Deviyin Thiruvilaiyadal'' || || |
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| Booloka Janaki Mane ... Shri Ramasami Ramana || K. V. Janaki |
| Booloka Janaki Mane ... Shri Ramasami Ramana || K. V. Janaki |
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| 1949 || ''[[Navajeevanam]]'' || Tamil || Ennai Pol Sokkukaaran || [[S. V. Venkataraman]] || |
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| rowspan=3|1949 || rowspan=3|''[[Vaazhkai (1949 film)|Vaazhkai]]'' || rowspan=3|Tamil || Manamevum Aasai.... Un Kann Unnai Emaatrinaal || rowspan=3|[[R. Sudarsanam]] || |
| rowspan=3|1949 || rowspan=3|''[[Vaazhkai (1949 film)|Vaazhkai]]'' || rowspan=3|Tamil || Manamevum Aasai.... Un Kann Unnai Emaatrinaal || rowspan=3|[[R. Sudarsanam]] || |
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| Senthamizhum Suvaiyum Polave || [[M. S. Rajeswari]] & T. S. Bagavathi |
| Senthamizhum Suvaiyum Polave || [[M. S. Rajeswari]] & T. S. Bagavathi |
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| rowspan=3|1950 || rowspan=3|''[[Jeevitham (1950 film)|Jeevitham]]'' || rowspan=3|Telugu || Priyamaina Raani.... Nee Kan Ninne Praminchinaa || rowspan=3|[[R. Sudarsanam]] || |
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| Mana Manasu Manasu Ekamai || [[M. S. Rajeswari]] |
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| Mana Manasu Manasu Ekamai || [[M. S. Rajeswari]] & T. S. Bagavathi |
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| rowspan=2|1953 || rowspan=2|''[[Manidhanum Mirugamum]]'' || rowspan=2|Tamil || Unnai Ninaikka Ninaikka || rowspan=2|[[G. Govindarajulu Naidu]] || [[Jikki]] |
| rowspan=2|1953 || rowspan=2|''[[Manidhanum Mirugamum]]'' || rowspan=2|Tamil || Unnai Ninaikka Ninaikka || rowspan=2|[[G. Govindarajulu Naidu]] || [[Jikki]] |
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T. R. Ramachandran | |
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Died | 30 November 1990 | (aged 73)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1938–1982 |
Spouse | R Seetha (Married on 9 February 1947) |
Thirukampuliyur Ranga Ramachandran (9 January 1917 – 30 November 1990[1][2]) was an Indian actor and comedian who acted mainly in Tamil films. He was cast mostly 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]
Early life
[edit]Thirukampuliyur Ranga Ramachandran born in Tirukampuliyur in Tiruchi district. As a child, he had no interest in studies and played truant from school.[4]
Filmography
[edit]Discography
[edit]Year | Film | Language | Song | Music Director | Co-Singer |
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1941 | Sabapathy | Tamil | Kaadhal Vegam | R. Sudarsanam | R. Padma |
Mythilli Maane | R. Padma | ||||
1943 | Devakanya | Tamil | Nalungita Vati Penne | Palavangudi V. Shama Iyer | |
Verilay Vetitha...Parilay Sirantha | T. S. Jaya | ||||
Buvan Mathi Anta Sarasaram | |||||
1943 | Dewan Bahadur | Tamil | En Ullam Adhai | T. A. Kalyanam & K. V. Mahadevan | J. Susheela |
1944 | Poompavai | Tamil | Gangaiyinal Thangakkudam Nirumpum | Addepalli Rama Rao | A. R. Sakunthala |
1946 | Vidyapathi | Tamil | Aantavane Enaiyal | Adeppalli Rama Rao | |
Booloka Janaki Mane ... Shri Ramasami Ramana | K. V. Janaki | ||||
1949 | Navajeevanam | Tamil | Ennai Pol Sokkukaaran | S. V. Venkataraman | |
1949 | Vaazhkai | Tamil | Manamevum Aasai.... Un Kann Unnai Emaatrinaal | R. Sudarsanam | |
Senthamizhum Suvaiyum Polave | M. S. Rajeswari | ||||
Senthamizhum Suvaiyum Polave | M. S. Rajeswari & T. S. Bagavathi | ||||
1953 | Manidhanum Mirugamum | Tamil | Unnai Ninaikka Ninaikka | G. Govindarajulu Naidu | Jikki |
Mottaarukku Battery Pole | Jikki | ||||
1953 | Marumagal | Tamil | Nianikkira Maaadhiri Ellaam | C. R. Subburaman & G. Ramanathan | M. L. Vasanthakumari |
Romaani Maambazham Roobamthaan | A. P. Komala | ||||
1954 | Ponvayal | Tamil | Namma Kalyaanam Romba Nalla | Thurayur Rajgopal Sarma & R. Rajagopal | N. L. Ganasaraswathi |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Aggarwal, S. P. Agrawal [and] J. C. (1992). Information India 1990-1991 : global view. New Delhi: Concept publ. p. 477. ISBN 9788170222934.
- ^ "T. R. Ramachandran". gob-smacked.
- ^ Randor Guy (4 May 2013). "Maapillai". The Hindu.
- ^ Randor Guy. "Man with saucer eyes". The Hindu.
- ^ Randor Guy (12 October 2007). "Nandakumar 1938". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 October 2007.
- ^ Randor Guy (22 August 2008). "Vaayadi 1940". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 September 2008.
- ^ "Nam Iruvar 1947". The Hindu. 30 November 2007. Archived from the original on 2 December 2007.
- ^ Randor Guy. "Vazhkai 1949". The Hindu.
- ^ Randor Guy (20 March 2011). "Kalyanam Panniyum Brahmachari 1954". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013.