Ramesh Khanna (also spelt as Ramesh Kanna)[1] is an Indian actor and film director who has worked in Tamil cinema. He has acted in a number of supporting and comedian roles.
Ramesh Khanna | |
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| Born | 30 November 1955 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Spouse | Shobha |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editRamesh Khanna was born on 30 November 1955 in Chennai and third child to the family. He acted in R. S. Manohar's drama troupe from the age of 5 as child artist of more than 1000 dramas up to his age of 10 and was appreciated by Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, President of India at that time.[2]
Career
editHe became assistant to directors Karaikudi Narayanan, Pandiarajan (Aan Paavam), Kodi Ramakrishna, Vikraman (Poove Unakkaga, Suryavamsam, Unnai Ninaithu and Priyamana Thozhi) and K. S. Ravikumar.[3][4]
Ravikumar was meant to remake the Telugu film Maavichiguru (1996) starring Jagapati Babu and Aamani into Tamil for Sridevi Movie Makers, but his busy schedule meant that he recommended Ramesh Khanna to the producers.[5] The remake was initially titled as Maa Vilakku and was supposed to star Jayaram and Meena, but went through cast changes.[6] The film was revived under new title Thodarum with new cast involving Ajith Kumar, Heera and Devayani.[7] He later started working on a film titled Genius in 2000, but the project eventually was shelved.[8]
Only after, director Vikraman introduced him as a comedy friend to actor Karthik in Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998). From that, he came to limelight with his comic timing.[1]
Khanna has acted in notable roles in films such as Padayappa (1999), Nee Varuvai Ena (1999), Friends (2001), Unnai Ninaithu (2002) and Villain (2002). He has also appeared in supporting roles in films such as Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002).
Ramesh has written dialogues for Muni (2007) and Nam Naadu (2007) and written story of the film Aadhavan (2009).[9]
Ramesh Khanna is seen in a substantial role in the Ajith starrer Veeram (2014).[10]
Filmography
editNote: all films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
As actor
editTamil films
edit- 1980s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1983 | Mundhanai Mudichu | ||
| 1985 | Aan Paavam | ||
| 1987 | Yetikku Potti | Postman |
- 1990s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1992 | Abhirami | guest appearance | |
| 1993 | Gokulam | ||
| Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam | |||
| Athma | |||
| 1994 | Captain | ||
| 1995 | Muthu | ||
| Muthukulikka Vaariyala | |||
| 1996 | Avvai Shanmughi | Also co-director | |
| 1997 | Dharma Chakkaram | himself | |
| Suryavamsam | Kathiresan | ||
| 1998 | Kondattam | Pazhani | |
| Kaadhal Mannan | Black Dog security service Inspector | ||
| Thulli Thirintha Kaalam | himself | ||
| Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen | Selvam's friend | ||
| Guru Paarvai | Lingam | ||
| 1999 | Chinna Raja | ||
| Ullathai Killathe | |||
| Padayappa | Padayappa's friend | ||
| Rojavanam | |||
| Nee Varuvai Ena | Ramesh | ||
| Amarkalam | Singampuli | ||
| Jodi | Gayathri's brother-in-law |
- 2000s
- 2010s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Yathumaagi | ||
| Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam | Jada | ||
| Gowravargal | |||
| 2011 | Venghai | Thangavelu | |
| Uyarthiru 420 | |||
| 2014 | Veeram | Subbu collector | |
| Ninaithathu Yaaro | Uthaman | ||
| Kochadaiiyaan | Nagesh | ||
| Murugaatrupadai | Manda Kashayam | ||
| 2016 | Uchathula Shiva | Sundar | |
| 2017 | Vaigai Express | Ramesh | |
| 2018 | Bhaskar Oru Rascal | Devadas | |
| Saamy 2 | Punctuality Paramasivam |
- 2020s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Pei Mama | ||
| Obama Ungalukkaaga | |||
| 2022 | D Block | Watchman Chokkalingam | |
| 2023 | Aval Peyar Rajni | ||
| 2024 | Pambattam | [11] |
Other language films
edit| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | Cheppave Chirugali | Telugu | a room boy | |
| 2005 | Sau Jhooth Ek Sach | Hindi | ||
| 2006 | Keerthi Chakra | Malayalam | a soldier | |
| Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam | Telugu | |||
| 2013 | Policegiri | Hindi | Wine Shop Owner | |
| 2023 | Rajni | Malayalam | Also shot in Tamil |
As writer
edit| Year | Film | Credited for | Notes | |
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| Dialogues | Story | |||
| 1990 | Aarathi Edungadi |  |
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| 1991 | Rasathi Varum Naal | |
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| Vaasalile Oru Vennila | |
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| 1993 | Mudhal Paadal | |
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| 1995 | Periya Kudumbam | |
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| 2007 | Muni | |
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| Nam Naadu | |
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| 2009 | Aadhavan | |
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| 2018 | Bhaskar Oru Rascal | |
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As director
edit- Top Tucker (1988) (TV serial) - Sun TV (Starring Vivek)
- Thodarum (1999) (Starring Ajith Kumar)
As dubbing artist
edit- Vaikunthapuram (2020) (Tamil dubbed) for Rajendra Prasad
Television
edit| year | Name | Role | Channel | Note |
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| 2013 | Asathal Arangam | Presenter | Captain TV | |
| 2021 | Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal | Raghavan | Zee Tamil |
References
edit- ^ a b "I take everything lightly: Ramesh Kanna". The Hindu. 3 August 2006. Archived from the original on 24 May 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
- ^ "My first break". The Hindu. 17 October 2008. Archived from the original on 24 May 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ^ "Cinema Plus / Columns : My first break". The Hindu. 17 October 2008. Archived from the original on 20 October 2008. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
- ^ "The Indian Online Cinema Magazine". expressindia.com. Archived from the original on 5 October 1999. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "Entertainment News: Latest Bollywood & Hollywood News, Today's Entertainment News Headlines". Archived from the original on 3 March 2008.
- ^ "Entertainment News: Latest Bollywood & Hollywood News, Today's Entertainment News Headlines". Archived from the original on 11 February 2009.
- ^ "Dinakaran". www.dinakaran.com. Archived from the original on 20 February 1999. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "டோடோவின் ரஃப் நோட்டு — Tamil Kavithai -- தமிழ் கவிதைகள் - நூற்று கணக்கில்!". Archived from the original on 3 February 2004.
- ^ "Preview: Aadhavan".
- ^ "Thala Ajith's 'evergreen friend' talks about Veeram".
- ^ "Pambattam Trailer (Tamil) | Jeevan, Mallika Sherawat | V C Vadivudaiyan | Vaithiyanathan Film Gardenn" – via www.youtube.com.
