Ramesh Thilak
Ramesh Thilak | |
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Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2010 - Present |
Spouse |
RJ Navalakshmi (m. 2018) |
Ramesh Thilak is an Indian radio jockey and actor who has appeared in Tamil films. He made his breakthrough with Nalan Kumarasamy's Soodhu Kavvum (2013) portraying a kidnapper, before playing a similar role of a thief in Alphonse Putharen's bilingual film Neram .[1] [2]
Career
[edit ]Ramesh studied for a master's degree in mass communication at the University of Madras. He worked as a radio jockey with Suryan FM 93.5, and was credited by the radio station as "Thillu Mullu" Ramesh in a reference to his jovial attitude on air.[3] He then simultaneously worked on his first acting assignment, featuring in the character of Azhagesan alias Al Gates in STAR Vijay's college drama serial, Kana Kaanum Kaalangal . Ramesh made his breakthrough in films with Nalan Kumarasamy's Soodhu Kavvum (2013) portraying a kidnapper, before playing a similar role of a thief in Alphonse Putharen's bilingual film Neram .[4] He then also featured in Balaji Mohan's bilingual film Vaayai Moodi Pesavum . He signed on to play his first lead role in Vijay Sethupathi's maiden production Orange Mittai (2015).[5] In 2016, he starred in Oru Naal Koothu , in which he reprised his real life role of a radio jockey, and Mo, a "fun entertainer" that had a "ghost factor".[6]
Filmography
[edit ]Tamil films
[edit ]Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2011 | Mappillai | Saravanan's friend during carrom | Uncredited role | |
Mankatha | Arumuga Chettiyar's henchman | Uncredited role | ||
2012 | Marina | Courier Boy | ||
2013 | Soodhu Kavvum | Sekhar | ||
Neram | Lighthouse | |||
2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | Ganesh | ||
2015 | Mahabalipuram | Kuppan | ||
Demonte Colony | Vimal | |||
Kaaka Muttai | Naina | |||
Orange Mittai | Sathya | |||
Vedalam | Phony Witness | |||
2016 | Aarathu Sinam | Taxi driver | ||
Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum | Cab Driver | Cameo appearance | ||
Oru Naal Koothu | RJ Sathish | |||
Kabali | Pub Guy | |||
Aandavan Kattalai | Passport broker | |||
Mo | Sathish | |||
2017 | Puriyadha Pudhir | Meera's kidnapper | ||
Pichuva Kaththi | Ramesh | |||
12-12-1950 | Muthu | |||
2018 | Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren | Purushotaman | ||
Kaala | Press Reporter | |||
Tik Tik Tik | S. Venkat | |||
Imaikkaa Nodigal | Vinoth | |||
2019 | Viswasam | Thookudurai's friend | ||
Dharmaprabhu | Chitragupta | |||
Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu | Velu | |||
Thambi | Vicky's friend | |||
2020 | Oh My Kadavule | Kadavul's assistant | ||
Velvet Nagaram | Dilli | |||
Mamakiki | Manimaran | Released on ZEE5 | ||
2021 | Master | Prison warden | ||
Laabam | Tesla | |||
Jango | ||||
2022 | Nenjuku Needhi | Venkat | ||
Vikram | Ilango | |||
Kanam | Paandi | |||
Oh My Ghost | ||||
2023 | Memories | |||
Yaanai Mugathaan | Ganesan | |||
Good Night | Ramesh | |||
2024 | Yaavarum Vallavare | Director | [7] | |
Boat | Rangan | Cameo appearance | ||
Petta Rap | Balu's friend | |||
Vettaiyan | Anbu |
Malayalam films
[edit ]Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Neram | Lighthouse | |
2014 | Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram | Ramesh | Malayalam version of Vaayai Moodi Pesavum |
2015 | Oru Vadakkan Selfie | Guest appearance | |
2019 | Sakalakalashala | ||
Kumbalangi Nights | Murugan aka Vijay | ||
Marconi Mathai | |||
2022 | Kooman | Constable Senthil | |
2023 | 2018 | Ashok |
Television
[edit ]Year | Film | Role | Language | Network |
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2006 | Kana Kaanum Kaalangal | Azhagesan alias Al Gates | Tamil | Star Vijay |
2021 | Navarasa | Arul | Netflix | |
2023 | Masquerade | Justine | Malayalam | MX Player |
Label | Pazhanivel | Tamil | Disney+Hotstar |
References
[edit ]- ^ "Vaibhav Flies Solo". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "'Soodhu Kavvum' an entertaining watch (Tamil Movie Review)". Sify . Archived from the original on 21 November 2015.
- ^ "Ramesh Tilak: From being a RJ to big screen!". tamilnadu.indiaeveryday.in. Archived from the original on 22 April 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Soodhu Kavvum Movie Review {4/5}: Critic Review of Soodhu Kavvum by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Orange Mittai director Biju Viswanath's interview on the film, Vijay Sethupathi and many more". www.behindwoods.com.
- ^ Sundar, Mrinalini. "I want to do responsible roles: Ramesh". The Times of India.
- ^ "Yaavarum Vallavare' movie review: A multi-chapter film that lacks real cohesion". The New Indian Express.