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.

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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. 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

Television

YearTitleRoleChannel
1988Panju Pattu Peethambaram DD Podhigai
1990 Thuppariyum Sambu Thuppariyum Sambu Doordarshan
2003–2005 Adugiran Kannan Sun TV
2006–2009Bandham
2008–2010Thirupavvai
2010 Ilavarasi
2010–2012Anupallavi
2012–2015 Bommalattam Badri
2012 Aaha Star Vijay
2013–2014 Pillai Nila Sun TV
2013–2015 Madipakkam Madhavan Kulothungan Kalaignar TV
2014–2015Vaazhve Dhaayam Doordarshan
2016 Chinna Papa Periya Papa Sun TV
2018Hello Shyamala Raj TV
2019 Sathya Zee Tamil
2020–2023 Pandavar Illam Mandiramoorthy Sun TV
2020Vallamai TharayoRangarajan Vikatan Televistas
2021Karma 2LakshmananBombay Chanakya's FastFlix
2022–PresentPriyamaana ThozhiSundaram Sun TV
2022Karma 3LakshmananBombay Chanakya's FastFlix youtube
2024–present Mahakavi Bharathi Swaminatha Deekshitar DD Tamizh

Films

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YearFilmRoleNote
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
1977Pattina Prevesam
1977Thani Kudithanam
1978 Andhaman Kadhali
1979Veetukku Veedu Vasapadi
1981 Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
1982 Hitler Umanath
1982 Simla Special
1983Iniyavale 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

Dubbing artist

SeriesActorNotes
Didi's Comedy Show Dieter HallervordenDubbed for Tamil version for Jetix channel in 2007

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