Ramji (actor)

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Ramji
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Born
Ram G [1]

(1973-11-28) 28 November 1973 (age 51)
Occupation(s) Actor, Choreographer, Dancer
Spouse Amritha Ram
ChildrenNithin Ram

Ramji, also known as Ram G, [1] is an Indian dance choreographer and actor, known for his works predominantly in Tamil cinema, and television. He is well known for his performances in Kasalavu Nesam , Ramany vs Ramany and Marmadesam .

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Career

The actor-choreographer often appeared in Tamil film dance numbers like "Vellarika" from Kadhal Kottai , "Easwara" from Kannedhirey Thondrinal and "Nee Paathuthu Ponnalum" from Paarvai Ondre Podhume being prime examples of his roles. In 2001, Ramji toured Japan as a part of the Tamil musical "Thilana", playing the lead role in a venture developed by Bharathan and scripted by Anita Raj and Kalyan. [2]

As offers to feature in films began to recede, Ramji became a television compere for shows including "Dance Machi Dance", before accepting to play a role in the low-budget film, Madhavi (2009). [3] He appeared in a series of HIV awareness adverts shown on South Indian television in 2010 as a character called "Dhillu Durai". The ad was directed by duo JD-Jerry and featured three teasers promoting AIDs awareness centres called Nambikkai Mayyam (ICTC). [4] [5] Later in the year, he played a supporting role in Rama Narayanan's Kutti Pisasu alongside Sangeetha and Ramya Krishnan.

Filmography

Dancer

List of film dancing credits
YearFilmSongLanguageNotes
1991 Kizhakku Karai "Sannadhi Vaasalil" Tamil
1992 Singaravelan "Pottu Vaitha"
1993 Dalaal "Gutur Gutur" Hindi
1995 Ilaya Ragam "Marudhani Charu"Tamil
1996 Kadhal Kottai "Vellarika"Tamil
1998 Kaadhal Mannan "Marimuthu Marimuthu"
Manjeeradhwani"Mohini Ennumai" Malayalam
1999 Iraniyan "Ayyarettu"Tamil
2000 Uyirile Kalanthathu "Kulukki Vecha Cococola"
Penngal "Kannukulla Pallanguzhi"
2001 Paarvai Ondre Podhume "Nee Paathuthu Ponnalum"
Dosth "Hey Sal Sal"
Dubai "Hai Hillalin Thanka"Malayalam
Majunu "Mercury Mele"Tamil
2002 Phantom "Mattu Pongal"Malayalam
2003 Ennai Thalatta Varuvala "Ennathula"Tamil
2004Srushti"Kurma Kurma"Kannada
2006 Dharmapuri "Vandha Vaadi"Tamil

Actor

List of film acting credits
YearFilmRoleNotes
1994 Nammavar Vijay
1997 Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga Rama
Love Today Peter's friend
Vasuki Uncredited role
Vidukathai
Veerapandi Kottayiley
1998 Kaadhale Nimmadhi Prabhu
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam Manohar
Yaare Neenu Cheluve Train passengerKannada film
Kannedhirey Thondrinal Ram
1999 Kanave Kalaiyadhe Anand's friend
Amarkalam Kutty
Manasichi Choodu Murali's friendTelugu film
Ooty Mohan
Pudhu Kudithanam
2000 Sandhitha Velai
Pennin Manathai Thottu Ramji
Thani Kuduthanam
Unakkaga Mattum Guru
Chinna Chinna Kannile HimselfSpecial appearance
Priyamaanavale Shankar (Priya's brother)
2002 Alli Arjuna Natraj
Malli Malli Chudali Telugu film
Unnai Ninaithu Selvam
Pesadha Kannum Pesume Ganesh
Samasthanam Deva
Bagavathi Ashok
2003 Well Done Prakash
Nadhi Karaiyinile Nazeer
Parasuram Master
Indru Selvam
2004 Cheppave Chirugali RamjiTelugu film
Dreams Guna
2005 Aayudham Police officer
Devathaiyai Kanden Selva
Thirudiya Idhayathai Victor
2006 Vattaram Veeravel Gurupadam
2007 Aarya Thamizharasi
Vasantham Vanthachu Rajasekhar
2009 Mariyadhai Selvam
Madhavi Mahesh
Unnai Kann Theduthe Vino
2010Droham Nadanthathu Enna
Kutti Pisasu Pichumani
2012 Parijatha Ram KrishnaKannada film
201413 aam Pakkam Paarkka
2015 MGR Sivaji Rajini Kamal Kannan (Kannamma)
2016Kodambakkam KokilaSpecial appearance
Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi Ramakrishnan
2019 Sangathamizhan HimselfSpecial appearance

Short films

YearFilmDirectorNotes
2018Naangaam VidhiAnu Sathya

Dubbing artist

YearFilmActorNotes
2002 Kadhal Sugamanathu Sivaji

Television

YearTitleRoleChannel
1995Kaiyalavu Manasu Sun TV
1997–1998 Marmadesam RagasiyamMani Sundaram
1999 Kasalavu Nesam Aakash
2001 Ramany vs Ramany Part 02 Ramany Raj TV
2008ThiruvilayadalSun TV
Simran Thirai - Kannamoochi Ray Ray Jaya TV
2010–2012Pondatti ThevaiRaja Rathnam Sun TV
2012–2013 Valli Subramani
Pillai Nila Mahesh
2013–2015 Madipakkam Madhavan Madhavan Kalaignar TV
2016–2017 Darling Darling Venkatesh Zee Tamil
2019–2022 Magarasi Sivamani Sun TV
2021VelammalMayavan Star Vijay
2022 Ramany vs Ramany 3.0 Ramany aha
2023-present Poova Thalaya Muthu Sun TV
2024 Aindham Vedham Pichai Zee5

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