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Kathadi Ramamurthy

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Kathadi S. Ramamurthy
Born (1938-02-02) 2 February 1938 (age 86)
Occupation(s)Director, actor
FamilyS.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

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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. Through his troupe, he gave first opportunities 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

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Television

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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
2024–present Mahakavi Bharathi Swaminatha Deekshitar DD Tamizh

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
2024 Rocket Driver Sasthri

Dubbing artist

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Series Actor Notes
Didi's Comedy Show Dieter Hallervorden Dubbed for Tamil version for Jetix channel in 2007

References

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  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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