Kathadi Ramamurthy
Sundaresan Ramamurthy (born February 2, 1938) better known as Kathadi Ramamurthy,[1] is an Indian stage, television and film actor, director, script writer and dubbing artiste. He is primarily known for his roles as a comedian in Tamil movies and television serials.
Kathadi S. Ramamurthy | |
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Born | |
Occupation | Director, film actor, drama artist |
Family | S.Sundaresa Iyer (Father) |
Early life
Born in Kumbakonam to S.Sundaresa Iyer, Ramamurthy studied at Madras and graduated from the Vivekananda College in 1958. Right from his college days, Ramamurthy had a love for drama. His plays were popular and he won many awards. He through his troupe gave first opportunity to many future legends including Cho Ramaswamy , Visu , Delhi Ganesh and Crazy Mohan among others. After playing a cartoonist named Kathadi in the Cho Ramaswamy play If I Get It, he became permanently known as Kathadi Ramamurthy.[2]
Television
Year | Title | Role | Channel |
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Thuppariyum Sambu | Thuppariyum Sambu | Doordarshan | |
2003–2005 | Adugiran Kannan | Sun TV | |
2006–2009 | Bandham | ||
2008–2010 | Thirupavvai | ||
2010–2014 | Ilavarasi | ||
2010–2012 | Anupallavi | ||
2012–2016 | Bommalattam | Badri | |
2012 | Aaha | Star Vijay | |
2013–2014 | Pillai Nila | Sun TV | |
2013–2015 | Madipakkam Madhavan | Kulothungan | Kalaignar TV |
2016 | Chinna Papa Periya Papa | Guest Role | Sun TV |
2018 | Hello Shyamala | Raj TV | |
2019 | Sathya | Fortune-teller | Zee Tamil |
2019–Present | Pandavar Illam | Mandiramoorthy | Sun TV |
Filmography
This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.
Year | Film | Role | Note |
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1967 | Penne Nee Vazhga | ||
1968 | Bommalattam | ||
1968 | Ethir Neechal | ||
1969 | Kanne Pappa | ||
1970 | Raman Ethanai Ramanadi | Asst. director | |
1970 | Kalam Vellum | ||
1970 | Maanavan | Ravi's friend | |
1972 | Pattikada Pattanama | ||
1972 | Gnana Oli | ||
1973 | SuryaGandhi | ||
1974 | Naan Avanillai | Court Observor | |
1975 | Manithanum Deivamagalam | ||
1975 | Antharangam | ||
1976 | Mogam Muppadhu Varusham | ||
1976 | Paalooti Valartha Kili | ||
1977 | Ilaya Thalaimurai | Hostel Watchman | |
1977 | Pattina Prevesam | ||
1977 | Thani Kudithanam | ||
1978 | Andhaman Kadhali | ||
1979 | Veetukku Veedu Vasapadi | ||
1981 | Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum | ||
1982 | Hitler Umanath | ||
1982 | Simla Special | ||
1983 | Iniyavale Vaa | ||
1983 | Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu | ||
1984 | Raja Veettu Kannukkutty | ||
1988 | Katha Nayagan | Bank Officer | |
2019 | 50/50 | Ghost's grandfather |
References
- Prabhu, S. (27 March 2014). "Soaring kite". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
- "The Hindu : Flying high in the world of drama". www.thehindu.com. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
- "Life under the archlights". The Hindu. 12 October 2010.
- Rangarajan, Malathi (20 May 2011). "The team returns".