Munnar Ramesh

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Munnar Ramesh
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Ramesh
OccupationCharacter actor
Years active2005–present

Munnar Ramesh is an Indian actor who works in Tamil-language films. He is known for his character and villain roles, as well as his frequent collaborations with Vetrimaaran. [1] [2] He has acted in over 100 films.

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Career

Ramesh worked in a travels company before venturing into cinema. [1] He made his debut with Balu Mahendra's Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005). [1] His first break came with Pudhupettai (2006) where he played Dhanush's father. [3] [4] He garnered acclaim for the dialogue "Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru" (God is there, Kumar). [5] The dialogue became so popular that it inspired a film of the same name. [6] He played a pivotal role in 6 (2013) as a driver who helps Shaam find his son. [7] He played a police officer in Vada Chennai (2018). [8] He has also worked as a dubbing artiste for Sayaji Shinde. [1]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleRef.
2005 Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam [1]
2006 Theenda Theenda [1]
Thalai Nagaram Right's gang member
Pudhupettai Sekhar [1]
2007 Sivaji: The Boss [2]
Kireedam
Polladhavan Police Inspector [8]
2008 Bheemaa Chandru
Pathu Pathu Ravi
Jayamkondaan Nagu
2009 Padikkadavan Samarasimha Reddy's henchman [1]
Vettaikaran Police Constable
2010 Thittakudi Ramaswamy
Unakkaga En Kadhal Aadhi
2011 Aadukalam Rathnasamy's right hand [1]
Mappillai
Velayudham Local Goon
2012 Asthamanam Guide [9]
Kumki
2013 6 Rangan
2014 His Wife Bus driver
Nimirndhu Nil Police officer
Poriyaalan Ramesh
2015 India Pakistan Antony
Buddhanin Sirippu
Vaalu
49-O
2016 Visaranai Ramesh
Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu Divya's father
2017 Ulkuthu
2018 Vada Chennai Rajan's friend [1]
Kattu Paya Sir Intha Kaali [10]
Azhagumagan Police officer
Annanukku Jai
2019 Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu Veeramuthu [1]
Asuran [1]
2020 Naan Sirithal Ravi
Nungambakkam Jailer Shanmuga Pandian
Naanga Romba Busy Constable Moorthy
Mei Maranthen
2022 Carbon Inspector Divakar
Payanigal Gavanikkavum
Yenni Thuniga
2023 Viduthalai Part 1 Sub-inspector "Chow Chow" Ramasamy
Theerkadarishi
2024 Viduthalai Part 2 Sub-inspector "Chow Chow" Ramasamy

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