Ramji (actor)
Ramji is an Indian film choreographer turned actor, known for his works predominantly in Tamil cinema, and television. He is well known for his performances in Kasalavu Nesam, Ramany Vs Ramany and Marmadesam.
Ramji | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 November 1973 |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Years active | 1993–2017 2018–present |
| Spouse(s) | Amritha |
Career
The actor-choreographer often appeared in Tamil film dance numbers like "Vellarika" from Kadhal Kottai, "Easwara" from Kannedhirey Thondrinal and "Nee Paathuthu Ponnalum" from Paarvai Ondre Podhume being prime examples of his roles. In 2001, Ramji toured Japan as a part of the Tamil musical "Thilana", playing the lead role in a venture developed by Bharathan and scripted by Anita Raj and Kalyan.
As offers to feature in films began to recede, Ramji became a television compere for shows including "Dance Machi Dance", before accepting to play a role in the low-budget film, Madhavi (2009).[1] He appeared in a series of HIV awareness adverts shown on South Indian television in 2010 as a character called "Dhillu Durai". The ad was directed by duo JD-Jerry and featured three teasers promoting AIDs awareness centres called Nambikkai Mayyam (ICTC).[2][3] Later in the year, he played a supporting role in Rama Narayanan's Kutti Pisasu alongside Sangeetha and Ramya Krishnan.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Kizhakku Karai | Dancer in song "Sannadhi Vaasalil" | |
| 1992 | Singaravelan | Dancer in song "Pottu Vaitha" | |
| 1993 | Dalaal | Dancer in song "Gutur Gutur"[4] | Hindi film |
| 1994 | Nammavar | ||
| 1996 | Kadhal Kottai | Special appearance in song "Vellarika" | |
| 1997 | Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga | Special appearance | |
| Love Today | Special appearance | ||
| Vasuki | |||
| Vidukathai | |||
| Veerapandi Kottayiley | |||
| 1998 | Kaadhale Nimmadhi | Prabhu | |
| Thulli Thirintha Kaalam | Manohar | ||
| Kaadhal Mannan | Special appearance | ||
| Manjeeradhwani | Dancer in song "Mohini Ennumai" | Malayalam film | |
| Yaare Neenu Cheluve | Dancer in song "Chakota" | Kannada film | |
| Kannedhirey Thondrinal | Ram | ||
| 1999 | Kanave Kalaiyadhe | Special appearance | |
| Amarkalam | Kutty | ||
| Manasichi Choodu | Telugu film | ||
| Ooty | Mohan | ||
| Pudhu Kudithanam | |||
| Iraniyan | Special appearance | ||
| 2000 | Sandhitha Velai | ||
| Pennin Manathai Thottu | |||
| Thani Kuduthanam | |||
| Unakkaga Mattum | Guru | ||
| Chinna Chinna Kannile | Special appearance | ||
| Uyirile Kalanthathu | Special appearance in song "Kulukki Vecha Cococola" | ||
| Priyamaanavale | Shankar | ||
| 2001 | Paarvai Ondre Podhume | Special appearance in "Nee Paathuthu Ponnalum" | |
| Dosth | Special appearance | ||
| Dubai | Dancer in song "Hai Hillalin Thanka" | Malayalam film | |
| Majunu | Special appearance | ||
| 2002 | Alli Arjuna | Special appearance | |
| Unnai Ninaithu | Selvam | ||
| Pesadha Kannum Pesume | |||
| Shree | Ganesh | ||
| Samasthanam | Deva | ||
| Bagavathi | Ashok | ||
| 2003 | Well Done | Prakash | |
| Nadhi Karaiyinile | |||
| Ennai Thalatta Varuvala | Special appearance | ||
| Parasuram | Master | ||
| Priyamaana Thozhi | Mathi | ||
| Boys | Bhaskar | ||
| Thiruda Thirudi | Raghu | ||
| Pithamagan | Vasu | ||
| Jay Jay | Guru | ||
| Iyarkai | Raja | ||
| Indru | |||
| 2004 | Perazhagan | Rajesh | |
| Dreams | Guna | ||
| 2005 | Aayudham | Police | |
| Devathaiyai Kanden | Selva | ||
| Maayavi | Balu | ||
| Sachein | Ram | ||
| 2006 | Vattaram | Veeravel Gurupadam | |
| 2007 | Aarya | Thamizharasi | |
| Vasantham Vanthachu | Rajasekhar | ||
| 2009 | Mariyadhai | Selvam | |
| Madhavi | Mahesh | ||
| Unnai Kann Theduthe | Vino | ||
| Ninaithale Inikkum | Ravi | ||
| 2010 | Droham Nadanthathu Enna | ||
| Kutti Pisasu | Pichumani | ||
| 2014 | 13 aam Pakkam Paarkka | ||
| 2015 | MGR Sivaji Rajini Kamal | Kannan (Kannamma) | |
| 2016 | Kodambakkam Kokila | Special appearance | |
| Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi | Ramakrishnan | ||
| 2019 | Sangathamizhan | Himself | Special appearance |
Short films
| Year | Film | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Naangaam Vidhi | Anu Sathya | |
Dubbing artist
| Year | Film | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Kadhal Sugamanathu | Sivaji | SIIMA Award for Best Male Tamil Dubbing Artist 2003 |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–1998 | Marmadesam Ragasiyam | Mani Sundaram | Sun TV |
| 1999 | Kasalavu Nesam | Aakash | |
| 1999–2000 | Ramany vs Ramany - II | Ramany | |
| 2008 | Thiruvilayadal | ||
| Simran Thirai - Kannamoochi Ray Ray | Jaya TV | ||
| 2010–2012 | Pondatti Thevai | Raja Rathnam | Sun TV |
| 2012–2013 | Valli | Subramani | |
| Pillai Nila | Mahesh | ||
| 2013–2015 | Madipakkam Madhavan | Madhavan | Kalaignar TV |
| 2016–2017 | Darling Darling | Venkatesh | Zee Tamil |
| 2019–present | Magarasi | Sivamani | Sun TV |
References
- "Dance Machi Dance". The Hindu. 4 January 2008.
- "Events - Revealing 'Dhillu' Dura". Indiaglitz. 1 March 2010.
- "Is it a mass hero film or a serial campaign?". Sify. 2 March 2010.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83Z642t7LZ4