Bheeman Raghu

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Bheeman Reghu
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Reghu at an event in 2013
Born
Reghu Damodharan [1]

Perunna, Changanacherry, Travancore–Cochin, India
Other namesBheeman Raghu
Alma mater University of Kerala (LLB)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • police officer
Years active1981–present
Political party Communist Party of India (Marxist) (since 2023)
Spouse
Sudha Reghu
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(m. 1978)​
Children3

Reghu Damodharan known by his stage name Bheeman Reghu is an Indian actor and retired police officer. Before transitioning to a full-time career in cinema, he served as a sub-inspector in the Kerala Police. With a career spanning over four decades, Reghu has appeared in more than 400 films, predominantly in Malayalam cinema. While he is best recognized for his villainous roles, he has occasionally ventured into comedic performances.

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Beyond acting, he has also been involved in politics and film direction. In 2016, Reghu ran for the Kerala Legislative Assembly election as a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Pathanapuram constituency, finishing in third place. In 2023, Reghu quit BJP and joined the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM). He made his directorial debut with Chaana (2023).

Early life

Reghu, originally named Reghu Damodharan [2] was born at Puzhavathu, Changanassery in Kottayam district in the former Travancore–Cochin state. He was born to K. P. Damodaran Nair, former Municipal Commissioner, and Thankamma. He has a sister, Vasundhara Devi. [3] His early education took place at St. Stephen's School, Pathanapuram. During 1970 – 71, while studying at Sanatana Dharma College in Alappuzha, he was part of the college Weightlifting team. [3] He then went to University College Thiruvananthapuram, where he graduated with Bachelor of Science (BSc). [2] Later, he pursued LLB from Government Law College Thiruvananthapuram. [4]

Career

Reghu was as a sub-inspector in the Kerala Police. He made his debut in a leading role in the Malayalam film Bheeman in 1982, where he portrayed a character who resembled the late actor Jayan. Since then, he has been recognized by the moniker "Bheeman". Following that, he has acted in more than 400 films. He is mostly known for his antagonistic roles, he has appeared in comedic characters in some films. [5] [6] [7]

In 2023, he made his directorial debut with Chaana, starring himself. Written by Aji Aylara, the story centers on a Tamil man hailing from Tenkasi who journeys to Kerala in pursuit of a livelihood as a knife sharpener. The film was released in theatres on 17 March 2023. [8]

Politics

Before 2016, he is an active supporter of Indian National Congress (INC) he campaigned for many Congress candidates in Kerala assembly elections.[ citation needed ] After joining Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2016, in the 2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, he contested unsuccessfully as a candidate of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) from Pathanapuram constituency. He contested against his fellow actors K. B. Ganesh Kumar (Kerala Congress (B), LDF) and Jagadish (Indian National Congress, UDF). [9] He came third with 11,700 votes. [1] In 2023, Reghu quit BJP and joined the Communist Party of India (Marxist). [10]

Personal life

Bheeman Reghu married Sudha Reghu. [11] The couple have three children. [3]

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleNotes
1981Grihalakshmi
Pinneyum Pookkunna Kaadu
Kaahalam
1982 Aa Divasam
Thadakam
Ithiri Neram Othiri KaryamJacob
Bheeman Bheeman ReghuFirst film as hero
1983 Thimingalam
Hello Madras Girl
Oru Maadapraavinte Kadha
Asthram
Rathilayam
Kodumkattu
Asuran
Ponthooval
1984 Thirakkil Alppa Samayam Bhargavan
Nethavu
Raajavembaala Antony
Nishedi Vimal/Vinod
Rakshassu Raghu
Bullet
Bheekaran
Ivide Ingane Sugunan
Itha Innu Muthal Rajkumar
1985 Paara
Kiratham Radhakrishnan
Oru Naal Innoru Naal Koyakutti
Kannaaram Pothippothi Vaasu
Sammelanam
MukhyamanthriJamal
Shatru Johny
Janakeeya Kodathi Raveendran
1986 Sakhavu
Pidikittapulli
Niramulla Raavukal
Ardha Raathri
Railway Cross
Karinagam
Kaala Rathri
1987 Dheeran
Neeyallengil Njan Tiger Ramu
Itha Samayamayi
Ithrayum Kaalam
1988 1921 Historical character
Janma Shatru Raghu
Onninu Purake Mattonnu
Karate Girls
Theruvu Narthaki Muraleedharan
Bheekaran Rajan
Mukthi Police officer
1989 Puthiya Karukkal Robert
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha Aringodar's Sishyan
Mrigaya Kunjachan
1990 Randam Varavu Vasu
Qatil JawaniAs Bheeman Reghu
Idu Saadhya Dubbed to Malayalam as 48 Manikkoor
Arhatha Siddique
Midhya Varghese
Samrajyam Alexander's right-hand man
Kalikkalam Jose
1991 Godfather Premachandran
Ente Sooryaputhrikku Ravi
Advaitham
Inspector Balram D'cruz Perera
Master Plan
Adayalam Raju
Agni NilavuKarinjan
Neelagiri Chandru
Karpoora Mullai RaviTamil film
1992 Neelakurukkan
Police Diary
Kizhakkan Pathrose
Kauravar Ramayyan
Mahanagaram Padmanabhan
1993 Vietnam Colony Irumpu John
Janam Feroz
Devasuram Kallan Chacko
1994Gentleman SecurityCruz
Kadal
Rudraksham Thankachan
Commissioner Wilfred Vincent Bastin
1995Arabikadaloram Karlose
Street
Prayikkara Pappan
Spadikam SI Somasekharan Pillai
1996Mookkilla Rajyathu Murimookkan Rajavu
HitlistVikram
Dominic Presentation Amareshan
1997Kaduva Thoma
Bhoopathi
Aaraam Thampuran Apputty Nambiar
Varnapakittu SI Damodaran Nair
1998KalapamKarippayi Antony
Magician Mahendralal from DelhiKumar
1999 James Bond Haajiyar
Captain Rengan
FIR Chakrapani, As a Drama Director
Aayiram Meni Maramadi Mammachan
2000 Narasimham C. I. Sankaranarayanan
Valliettan Nedungadi
India Gate
Priyankari
Rapid Action ForceTyson John
Mark Antony Kariyachan
2001Chitrathoonukal
Layam
Nariman Musthafa Kamal
2002 Ee Nadu Innale Vare Ana Kasim
Suvarna Mohangal
Phantom Irachi Pranchi
Chathurangam Hakkim
2004ThudakkamA.S.I. Prushothaman
Vajram Poovalan
2005 Chandrolsavam Eangapara Peethambaran
Thaskara Veeran Kargil Narayanan
Ben Johnson Bheeman Raghu
Udayon Police officer
Naran Keeri Raghavan
Rajamanikyam Quintal' Varkey
2006 Madhuchandralekha Arumugham
Thuruppu Gulan Tipper Vasu
Chacko Randaaman Chenkannan Rajan
Prajapathi SP Ramachandran
Highway Police
Lakshmi Telugu
Red Salute Marthandan Velayudhan
Raashtram Koshi
LionDYSP Anantharaghavan
Chinthamani Kolacase David Rajarathnam
Chess DYSP Koshi
The Don Sikandar
Kanaka Simhasanam Ramakrishnan
2007 Romeoo Avaran
Chotta Mumbai CI Alex
Black Cat Vikram Dharma
Kaakki DIG
Athishayan Commissioner Shanmughan
Hallo Batheri Bappu
Nasrani Rajeevan
2008JubileeAravukaran Ali
Kabadi Kabadi Chitrangathan
Kanal Kannaadi
Sound of Boot ADGP Thomas Sebastian
2009 Seetha Kalyanam Usilampatti Vasu
Ee Pattanathil Bhootham Circus master
Hailesa Valayar Maniyappan
Kappal Muthalaali Parushuraman
Loudspeaker Madhavan Nair
Duplicate Blade Dasappan
2010Nalla PattukareDance teacher
Thaskara Lahala Idiyan George
Aakaasha Yaathra
Njaan Sanchaari
Oru Small Family Hercules
Best of Luck Bhasi
Kanyakumari Express
2011 Janapriyan
Manushya Mrugam
Teja Bhai & Family Johny
2012Theruvu Nakshatrangal
Madirasi
Naughty Professor
2013 My Fan Ramu
Housefull Benchamin Joseph
For Sale Pothu Swami
2014 Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil
On The Way
RajadhiRaja DySP Paulose Pothen
Nagara Varidhi Naduvil Njan
Malayalakkara Residency
2019 Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel Irumbu Babu
Mera Naam Shaji
Thenkashikattu
Kuttymama
Mr. Pavanayi 99.99
Visudha Pusthakam
Oru Mass Katha Veendum
2020Zebra Varakal
2021Pidikittapulli
2022 P. K. Rosy
2023 Prema Deshapu Yuvarani
Orapara Kalyana Vishesham
Chaana
2024Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe
Bad Boyz

Television

YearTitleRoleChannel
2004 – 2005 Kadamattathu Kathanar Ittan Pada Nair Asianet
2005 Vikramadithyan NeedivakyanAsianet
2016Ugram Ujjwalam Season 2Himself Mazhavil Manorama
2018Urvashi TheatresHimselfAsianet
2021 Koodevide KombanAsianet
2023 – presentGourishankaramDYSP SomashekharanAsianet

References

  1. 1 2 "Kerala Assembly Election Results-- 2016". Keralaassembly.org. May 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Reghu Damodharan (Bheeman Reghu)(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- PATHANAPURAM(KOLLAM) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". My Neta . Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 Mathrubhumi (23 September 2023). "ന്റപ്പൂപ്പന് 15 ആനേണ്ടാർന്നെന്ന് ഭീമൻ രഘു; േട്രാളുന്നവർ ആയിക്കോ". Mathrubhumi . Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  4. ↑ "CiniDiary". CiniDiary. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
  5. ↑ Rajan, Silpa (23 May 2022). "Bheeman Raghu on his maiden directorial 'Chaana': This was a story worth telling - EXCLUSIVE!". The Times of India . Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  6. ↑ "Take A Look! Do You Know The Films For Which These Comedians Turned Villains?". filmibeat.com. 28 April 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  7. ↑ "Police Officers turned actors who made it big in Mollywood". The Times of India . Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  8. ↑ "Bheeman Raghu's directorial debut Chaana gets a release date". Cinema Express . 9 March 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  9. ↑ "Bheeman Raghu - Pathanapuram NDA Candidate Kerala Assembly Elections 2016, Votes, Lead". keralaassembly.com. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  10. ↑ Statesman News Service (11 June 2023). "Noted actor Bheeman Raghu to quit BJP". The Statesman . Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  11. ↑ "'ചിപ്പി വന്നിട്ടുണ്ടോ ആവോ, ഇതാണെന്റെ ചിപ്പി';ഭാര്യയെ ചേര്‍ത്തുപിടിച്ച് ഭീമന്‍ രഘു". Mathrubhumi . 10 March 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
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