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 | 2 February 1938 |
| Occupation(s) | Director, actor |
| Family | S.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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | panju pattu peethamparam | 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 | |
| 2019–Present | 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
This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.
| 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".