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Mohanarajan (13 November 1955 – 3 October 2024), professionally credited as Mohan Raj, also known as Keerikkadan Jose, was an Indian actor and assistant enforcement officer. He primarily worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu languages, and appeared in two Japanese films. Raj acted in over 300 films.
Mohan Raj | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mohanarajan 13 November 1955 |
| Died | (aged 69) |
| Other names | Mohanraj, Keerikkadan Jose |
| Alma mater | University of Kerala |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1988–2024 |
| Spouse | Usha |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editMohan Raj was born as the second son of Sukumaran Nadar and Pankajakshi. He had four brothers–Chandran, Sivaprasad, Jayakumar, and Premlal.[1] His real name is Mohanarajan. He was born and raised in Kanjiramkulam, Thiruvananthapuram in the state of Kerala, India. His schooling was at P. K. S. Higher Secondary School, Kanjiramkulam.[2] He graduated with a degree in economics from Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram.[3]
At age 20, he enlisted in the Indian Army and served for five years, but left due to a leg injury. Subsequently, he passed multiple competitive examinations. He first joined the Central Board of Excise and Customs, where he worked two years. He had also attained second rank in the sub-inspector exam for the Kerala Police. However, after receiving a position as an assistant enforcement officer (AEO) in the Enforcement Directorate, he left Customs. However, he was suspended from service after acting in the 1989 film Kireedam without permission. After a 20-year long legal battle, he was reinstated in 2010 and took voluntary retirement in 2015.[2]
Personal life
editMohan Raj was married to Usha. They have two daughters, Jaishma and Kaaviya. He settled in Madurai with his family.[4] Mohan Raj later worked as an assistant enforcement officer for the central government. Raj died on 3 October 2024, at the age of 69.[5][6][7][8][4]
Films
editMalayalam
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Moonnam Mura | Gunda | |
| 1989 | Kireedam | Keerikkadan Jose | |
| Artham | Stanley | ||
| Naagapanchami | |||
| 1990 | Aye Auto | Police Inspector | |
| Vyooham | Ajith | ||
| Rajavazhcha | Karadi Vasu | ||
| Oliyampukal | Vasu | ||
| Naale Ennundengil | Gajaraja | ||
| Marupuram | Salim | ||
| Shesham Screenil | |||
| Purappadu | Samuel | ||
| 1991 | Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam | Vikraman | |
| Aanaval Mothiram | Guru | ||
| Mimics Parade | Hakkim | ||
| Koodikazhcha | 'Mortuary' Karunan | ||
| Cheppu Kilukkana Changathi | Kartha's Henchman | ||
| Amina Tailors | Malappuram Moideen | ||
| Kanalkkattu | Kareem Bhai | ||
| 1992 | Kasarkode Khaderbai | Khader Bhai's right hand | |
| Kavacham | |||
| Marathon | |||
| 1993 | Uppukandam Brothers | Uppukandam Paulachan | |
| Pravachakan | Freddy | ||
| Porutham | |||
| Customs Diary | Danny | ||
| Chenkol | Keerikkadan Jose | ||
| 1994 | Cabinet | Mahendran | |
| Vishnu | 'Kallan' Raghavan | ||
| 1995 | Arabikadaloram | Hassanbava | |
| Mangalam Veettil Manaseswari Gupta | |||
| Thacholi Varghese Chekavar | |||
| 1996 | Hitler | Devarajan | |
| Naalamkettile Nalla Thambimar | Britto | ||
| Yuvathurki | |||
| Rajaputhran | K. C. | ||
| 1997 | Aaraam Thampuran | Chenkalam Madhavan | |
| Bhoopathi | Khader | ||
| Guru | Senadhipan | ||
| 1998 | Sooryaputhran | Narendran | |
| 1999 | Stalin Sivadas | BSS Leader | |
| Vazhunnor | CI Sahadevan | ||
| Pathram | Chandan Bhai | ||
| Udayapuram Sulthan | Goon | ||
| Red Indians | Hyder Marakkyar | ||
| 2000 | Narasimham | Bhaskaran | |
| Mark Antony | Muthala Varkey | ||
| Thenkasipattanam | |||
| 2001 | Chenchayam | ||
| Sharja To Sharja | |||
| 2003 | Janakeeyam | DYSP Mohandas | |
| The Fire | Circle Inspector | ||
| Mr. Brahmachari | Masthan Majeedbhai | ||
| 2005 | Naran | Kuttychira Pappan | |
| 2006 | Highway Police | Khan Bhai | |
| Balram vs. Tharadas | Anali Bhaskaran | ||
| 2007 | Mayavi | Yatheedran | |
| Time | Sunny Kuriachan | ||
| Hallo | Pattambi Ravi | ||
| 2008 | Aayudham | DYSP Hamza | |
| Twenty:20 | Goon | ||
| Lollipop | Damu | ||
| 2011 | Happy Darbar | ||
| Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action | |||
| 2013 | KQ | ||
| 2015 | Chirakodinja Kinavukal | Driver Jose | |
| 2022 | Rorschach | Sujatha's father |
Tamil
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Aankalai Nambathey | ||
| 1988 | Kazhugumalai Kallan | ||
| 1991 | Dharma Durai | Jose | |
| 1993 | Thanga Pappa | Ananthu | |
| 1995 | Karnaa | Devaraj | |
| 2001 | Dhill | Minister Vedhanayagam | |
| 2002 | Ezhumalai | Kalingarayan | |
| 2005 | Chandramukhi | Nair | |
| 2013 | Ameerin Aadhi-Bhagavan | Kondal Rao |
1995 sethupathi ips
Telugu
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Rowdyism Nasinchali | ||
| Iddaru Iddare | Joseph | ||
| Lorry Driver | Gudiwada Rowdy Rayudu | ||
| 1991 | Stuartpuram Police Station | ||
| Assembly Rowdy | |||
| 1992 | Brahma | ||
| Chinarayudu | Pasupathi | ||
| Rowdy Inspector | Bobarlanka Ramabrahmam | ||
| 1993 | Mechanic Alludu | ||
| Nippu Ravva | Gundappa | ||
| 1994 | Police Alludu | Peddanna | [9] |
| Bobbili Simham | Gajendra | ||
| 1995 | Pokiri Raja | Vicky | |
| Khaidi Inspector | Beeda Seth | [10] | |
| 1996 | Soggaadi Pellam | Narasimham | |
| Sarada Bullodu | Sangliyana | ||
| 1997 | Pelli Chesukundam | Kaali Charan | |
| 1998 | Sivayya | ||
| Pavitra Prema | Narsingh | ||
| 1999 | Samarasimha Reddy | ||
| Sri Ramulayya | |||
| 2001 | Narasimha Naidu | Appala Naidu | |
| Evadra Rowdy | Lal Darwaza Pandu | [11] | |
| Adhipathi | Gajendra | ||
| 2002 | Chennakesava Reddy | Jai Reddy | |
| 2003 | Seetayya | Choudappa | |
| Palnati Brahmanayudu | |||
| Sivamani | Vasanta's father | ||
| Raghavendra | |||
| 2004 | Swamy | ||
| Siva Shankar | |||
| Vijayendra Varma |
Hindi
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | New Delhi |
Television serials
editMalayalam
edit- Kadamattathu Kathanar
- Swami Ayyappan
- Moonumani
References
edit- ^ Express News Service (3 October 2024). "Malayalam actor Mohanraj passes away". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Suspended for acting in 'Kireedam', feared by many; memories fade in Mohanraj's final days". Mathrubhumi. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ "കീരിക്കാടന് അഥവാ ഗുഡിവാഡറായിഡു". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 26 March 2013.
- ^ a b "നമ്മുടെ കീരിക്കാടൻ ജോസ് ഇപ്പോൾ മധുര ഹൈവേയിലെ 'കീരിക്കാടൻ'മാരുടെപേടി സ്വപ്നം". marunadanmalayali. 15 October 2014.
- ^ "Mohan Raj, known for his role as Keerikkadan Jose, passes away". Mathrubhumi English.
- ^ "Mohanraj, popular for his role as 'Keerikadan Jose', passes away". onmanorama.
- ^ "Malayalam actor Mohan Raj aka Keerikkadan Jose passes away". Money Control. 3 October 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Veteran Malayalam Actor Mohan Raj Dies At 70. Mohanlal And Mammootty pay tribute". NDTV.
- ^ "Police Alludu (1994)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ "Khaidi Inspector". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Evadra Rowdy (2001)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
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