Kathadi S. Ramamurthy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 February 1938 |
| Occupation(s) | Director, actor |
| Family | S.Sundaresa Iyer (Father) |
Sundaresan Ramamurthy (born February 2, 1938) better known as Kathadi Ramamurthy,[1] is an Indian actor, director, writer and dubbing artiste. He is primarily known for his roles as a comedian in Tamil film, theatre and television.
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]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Panju Pattu Peethambaram | DD Podhigai | |
| 1990 | Thuppariyum Sambu | Thuppariyum Sambu | Doordarshan |
| 2003–2005 | Adugiran Kannan | Sun TV | |
| 2006–2009 | Bandham | ||
| 2008–2010 | Thirupavvai | ||
| 2010 | Ilavarasi | ||
| 2010–2012 | Anupallavi | ||
| 2012–2015 | Bommalattam | Badri | |
| 2012 | Aaha | Star Vijay | |
| 2013–2014 | Pillai Nila | Sun TV | |
| 2013–2015 | Madipakkam Madhavan | Kulothungan | Kalaignar TV |
| 2014–2015 | Vaazhve Dhaayam | Doordarshan | |
| 2016 | Chinna Papa Periya Papa | Sun TV | |
| 2018 | Hello Shyamala | Raj TV | |
| 2019 | Sathya | Zee Tamil | |
| 2020–2023 | Pandavar Illam | Mandiramoorthy | Sun TV |
| 2020 | Vallamai Tharayo | Rangarajan | Vikatan Televistas |
| 2021 | Karma 2 | Lakshmanan | Bombay Chanakya's FastFlix |
| 2022–Present | Priyamaana Thozhi | Sundaram | Sun TV |
| 2022 | Karma 3 | Lakshmanan | Bombay Chanakya's FastFlix youtube |
Films
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| Year | Film | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Penne Nee Vaazhga | ||
| 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 Observer | |
| 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 | |
| 2013 | Kalyana Samayal Saadham | Raghu's grandfather | |
| 2019 | 50/50 | Ghost's grandfather | |
| 2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | Segment Coffee, Anyone? | |
| 2021 | Mathil | A ZEE5 original film | |
| 2021 | Appathava Aattaya Pottutanga | ||
| 2023 | Let's Get Married | Meera's grandfather |
Dubbing artist
| Series | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Didi's Comedy Show | Dieter Hallervorden | Dubbed for Tamil version for Jetix channel in 2007 |
References
- ↑ Prabhu, S. (27 March 2014). "Soaring kite". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
- ↑ "Flying high in the world of drama". The Hindu. 25 April 2004. Archived from the original on 19 August 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
- "Life under the archlights". The Hindu. 12 October 2010.
- Rangarajan, Malathi (20 May 2011). "The team returns".