Karikol Raju
Karikol Raju was a Tamil film veteran actor who appeared in Tamil-language films. He acted in more than 500 films in a career spanning over five decades. He had started his career as a dramatist and stage actor and went on to act as a character actor, villainous roles in films. He has acted along with four generation actors like as M. G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Jai Shankar, Muthuraman, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijayakanth, Mohan, K. Bhagyaraj, Arjun Sarja, Karthik, Prabhu.
Karikol Raju | |
|---|---|
| Born | Raju Karikol, Odisha |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Karikol Raj |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Stage Actor |
| Years active | 1955-1991 |
Career
Karikol Raju was apt for village character. he did mostly village panchayat leader like a roles. he acted most of Bharathiraja and K.Bhagyaraj's village movies. his notable movies such as Kadhalikka Neramillai, Madras To Pondichery, Kumari Kottam, Rickshawkaran, Thooral Ninnu Pochu, Kozhi Koovuthu.[1]
Filmography
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1950s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Sudharshan | Villager | Uncredited Role |
| 1955 | Needhipathi | ||
| 1955 | Mangaiyar Thilakam | ||
| 1956 | Tenali Raman | ||
| 1957 | Chakravarthi Thirumagal | Tribe people leader | |
| 1958 | Thirumanam | ||
| 1958 | Mangalya Bhagyam | ||
| 1958 | Pathi Bakthi | ||
| 1958 | Pillai Kaniyamudhu | ||
| 1959 | Mamiyar Mechina Marumagal | ||
| 1959 | Sivagangai Seemai | ||
| 1959 | Abalai Anjugam | ||
| 1959 | Sumangali | ||
| 1959 | Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali | Astrologer | |
| 1959 | Kaveriyin Kanavan |
1960s
1970s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Maattukara Velan | ||
| 1970 | Sorgam | Payilvan | |
| 1970 | Kalyana Oorvalam | ||
| 1970 | Malathi | ||
| 1970 | Paadhukaappu | ||
| 1971 | Annai Velankanni | Villager | |
| 1971 | Neerum Neruppum | ||
| 1971 | Veettukku Oru Pillai | ||
| 1971 | Kumari Kottam | ||
| 1972 | Rani Yaar Kuzhanthai | Sub Inspector | |
| 1972 | Naan Yen Pirandhen | Post man | |
| 1972 | Kurathi Magan | ||
| 1972 | Sange Muzhangu | ||
| 1972 | Raman Thediya Seethai | ||
| 1972 | Shakthi Leelai | ||
| 1972 | Annamitta Kai | ||
| 1972 | Rani Yaar Kuzhanthai | ||
| 1973 | Veettukku Vandha Marumagal | ||
| 1973 | Thedi Vandha Lakshmi | ||
| 1974 | Yen | ||
| 1974 | Swathi Natchathiram | ||
| 1974 | Netru Indru Naalai | ||
| 1974 | Kula Gowravam | ||
| 1974 | Sirithu Vazha Vendum | Gambler | |
| 1975 | Idhayakkani | ||
| 1975 | Naalai Namathe | ||
| 1975 | Pallandu Vazhga | ||
| 1976 | Nalla Penmani | ||
| 1976 | Uzhaikkum Karangal | ||
| 1977 | Navarathinam | ||
| 1977 | Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga | ||
| 1977 | Meenava Nanban | ||
| 1979 | Gnana Kuzhandhai | Puzhalendar | |
1980s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Thooral Ninnu Pochchu | ||
| 1982 | Erattai Manithan | ||
| 1982 | Kozhi Koovuthu | ||
| 1985 | Geethanjali | ||
1990s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Naadu Adhai Naadu |
References
- "Karikol Raju". Antru Kanda Mugam. 11 August 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
External links
- Karikol Raju at IMDb