Kathadi Ramamurthy

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.

Kathadi S. Ramamurthy
Born (1938-02-02) 2 February 1938
Kumbakonam, Tanjore District (now Thanjavur district), British India
Occupation(s)Director, actor
FamilyS.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]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Channel
Thuppariyum SambuThuppariyum SambuDoordarshan
2003–2005Adugiran KannanSun TV
2006–2009Bandham
2008–2010Thirupavvai
2010Ilavarasi
2010–2012Anupallavi
2012–2015BommalattamBadri
2012AahaStar Vijay
2013–2014Pillai NilaSun TV
2013–2015Madipakkam MadhavanKulothunganKalaignar TV
2014–2015Vaazhve DhaayamDoordarshan
2016Chinna Papa Periya PapaSun TV
2018Hello ShyamalaRaj TV
2019Sathya Zee Tamil
2019–PresentPandavar IllamMandiramoorthySun TV
2020Vallamai TharayoRangarajanVikatan Televistas
2021Karma 2LakshmananBombay Chanakya's FastFlix
2022–PresentPriyamaana ThozhiSundaramSun TV
2022Karma 3LakshmananBombay Chanakya's FastFlix panju pattu peethamparam

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
2021Appathava Aattaya Pottutanga

Dubbing artist

Series Actor Notes
Didi's Comedy ShowDieter HallervordenDubbed for Tamil version for Jetix channel in 2007

References

  1. Prabhu, S. (27 March 2014). "Soaring kite". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  2. "Flying high in the world of drama". The Hindu. 25 April 2004. Archived from the original on 19 August 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
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