Mohan | |
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Born | Mohan Rao 10 May 1956 |
Other names | Kokila Mohan Mic Mohan [1] Silver Jubilee Star [2] |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Film producer |
Years active | 1977–1991 2008–2016 2023–present |
Spouse | Gowri |
Mohan (born 10 May 1956) is an Indian actor, known for his works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He has also acted in some Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films. Mohan is also known as "Kokila Mohan" after his debut film Kokila (1977), [3] [4] and "Mic Mohan" from numerous roles playing singers using microphones. [5] [6] [7] In 1982, he received the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor for his work in Payanangal Mudivathillai . [4] [8]
After Kannada movie Kokila , Mohan starred in a Malayalam movie titled Madalasa (1978). Furthermore, immediately after the success of the Malayalam movie, Mohan went on to sign a Telugu film by Bapu titled Thoorpu Velle Railu (1979), which was a remake of the Tamil film Kizhakke Pogum Rail . Then, he featured in Moodu Pani (1980) as Bhaskar, which is based on psychology. It made a good collection in the box-office of Tamil industry. Mohan attained the status of a Silver Jubilee Star. He was recognized as the Rajendra Kumar of Tamil cinema during the 1980s after his success. [9]
After that Mohan was introduced in the Tamil film Nenjathai Killathe (1980) by director Mahendran. [10] The film ran for a year and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. [11] After his films began to be either silver jubilee or over 200 days most of the time. He became a big star in Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982) winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil. [12]
He donned his best performance in the critically acclaimed Tamil romantic drama film, Mouna Ragam (1986) directed by Mani Ratnam. [13]
He tried hard to stage a comeback by producing, directing besides playing the lead role in a movie titled Anbulla Kadhalukku (1999). Unfortunately, his bad luck continued and the movie disappeared from the box office without any trace. Mohan stated that when not acting, he is busy producing television serials like Acham Madam Nanam, Selvangal, Hasiyaramayana and Brindavanam. [14]
He declined to do the role of Jayam Ravi's father in Unakkum Enakkum (2006), which was later played by K. Bhagyaraj. Mohan again played the hero after a hiatus of 9 years in Sutta Pazham released in 2008. [15] The film was a low budget fare which helped the producer and distributors enjoy the profit. Mohan also done Ashokavana, a Kannada film as hero, but the film remain unreleased. [16]
Mohan's Civic Cinema has already produced Thalappavu (2008), the Prithviraj-Lal starrer, the debut directorial venture of popular actor Madhupal. [17] He made a comeback to Tamil cinema after 13 years with an action drama, titled Haraa (2024). [18] Mohan also acted alongside Vijay in The Greatest of All Time (2024) and received praises for his acting as the main antagonist. [19] [20]
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1980 | Moodu Pani | Bhaskar | |
Nenjathai Killathe | Ram | ||
1981 | Panchami | ||
Kilinjalgal | Babu | ||
1982 | Payanangal Mudivathillai | Ravi Kumar | Won–Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil |
Thambathyam Oru Sangeetham | Ramesh | ||
Kaatrukkenna Veli | Raja | ||
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Kannan / Sekhar | Dual Role | |
Lottery Ticket | Vasu | ||
Iniyavale Vaa | Prabhu | ||
Archanai Pookal | Karthik | ||
Gopurangal Saivathillai | Murali | ||
Chinnan Chirusugal | Mohan | ||
1983 | Jothi | Vijayakumar | |
Thoongatha Kannindru Ondru | Ravi | ||
Antha Sila Naatkal | Gopi | ||
Nenjamellam Neeye | Mohan | ||
Ilamai Kaalangal | Raghu | ||
Saranalayam | Prabhu | ||
Manaivi Solle Manthiram | Thyagu | ||
Naalu Perukku Nandri | Babu | ||
1984 | Kuva Kuva Vaathugal | Mohan | Guest Appearance |
Vidhi | Raja | ||
Nooravathu Naal | Ramkumar | Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil | |
Vengaiyin Mainthan | Radha's husband | ||
Naan Paadum Paadal | Anand | ||
Nalam Nalamariya Aaval | Krishna | ||
Nenjathai Allitha | Venghu | ||
Anbe Odi Vaa | Mahesh | ||
Sattathai Thiruthungal | Chiranjeevi | ||
Shanthi Muhurtham | Raja | ||
24 Mani Neram | Raj | ||
Magudi | Amavasai | ||
Rusi | Ravi | ||
Niraparaadhi | Inspector Raja | Guest Appearance | |
Oh Maane Maane | Mahesh | ||
Osai | Raja | ||
Unnai Naan Santhithen | Vijay | Guest Appearance | |
Vai Pandal | Dhivakar | ||
Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | Ravi | ||
1985 | Maappillai Singam | Dancer | Guest Appearance |
Udaya Geetham | Arun | ||
Deivapiravi | Raja | ||
Pillai Nila | Mohan | ||
Anbin Mugavari | Balu | ||
Thendrale Ennai Thodu | Raghunath | ||
Anni | Raja | ||
Kunguma Chimil | Ravi | ||
Sri Raghavendrar | Disciple | Guest Appearance | |
Unakkaga Oru Roja | Balu | ||
Idaya Kovil | Shankar | Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil | |
Naan Ungal Rasigan | Subramani | ||
1986 | December Pookal | Chandru | |
Uyire Unakkaga | Balumurali | ||
Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum | Arun | ||
Mouna Ragam | Chandrakumar | Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil | |
Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu | Subramani | ||
Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru | Mohanraj | ||
Unnai Ondru Ketpen | |||
1987 | Rettai Vaal Kuruvi | Gopi | Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil |
Ananda Aradhanai | Mohan | ||
Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai | Ravi | ||
Paadu Nilave | Balakrishnan | ||
Ninaikka Therintha Maname | Babu | ||
Krishnan Vandhaan | Raja | ||
Theertha Karaiyinile | Ganesan (Raja) | ||
1988 | Kunguma Kodu | Ramu | |
Paasa Paravaigal | Dr. Shankar | ||
Mappillai Sir | Driving Master | ||
Sahadevan Mahadevan | Sahadevan | ||
Vasanthi | Raja | ||
1989 | Naalaiya Manithan | Host | Guest Appearance |
Sondham 16 | Varudhu | ||
Oru Ponnu Nenacha | |||
Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi | Siva | ||
Manidhan Marivittan | Viswanathan & Uthaman | Dual Role | |
Idhaya Dheepam | Madhan | ||
Paasa Mazhai | Ashok | ||
1990 | Valiba Vilayattu | Raja | |
Jagathalaprathapan | Prathap | ||
1991 | Uruvam | Mohan | |
1999 | Anbulla Kadhalukku | Prem | Also director |
2008 | Sutta Pazham | Nandakumar (Nandu) | |
2024 | Haraa | Ram / Dawood Ibrahim | |
The Greatest of All Time | Rajiv Menon | [21] [19] |
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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1979 | Toorpu Velle Railu | Ramakoti | |
1980 | Gandharagolam | Madhan | |
1982 | Anantha Ragaalu | Mohan | |
1985 | Sravanthi | Chiranjeevi | |
1986 | Aalapana | Sivudu | |
1988 | Aathma Katha | Ravi | |
Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela | Anand Mohan | ||
1989 | Police Report | Srinivas | |
1990 | Saradamba | Srikanth | |
2016 | Abbayitho Ammayi | Abhi's father | [22] |
Year | Title | Role |
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1977 | Kokila | Heggadadevanakote Murali Manohar Rao Bhaskar Rao |
1978 | Aparichita | Shamu |
1979 | Bhoolokadalli Yamaraja | Suresh |
1980 | Nammammana Sose | Nataraj |
1981 | Gaali Maathu | Chintamani |
Muniyana Madari | Maara | |
1983 | Haavada Hoovu | Mohan |
1984 | Hennina Sedu | Nagendru |
2009 | Ghauttham | Raghuram |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1978 | Madaalasa | Chandru | |
1982 | Ponmudy | Raju | |
Njan Onnu Parayatte | Madhavankutty | ||
2008 | Thalappavu | — | producer |
Year | Name of Television Show | Role | Network |
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2024 | Super Singer Season 10 | Guest | Star Vijay |
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