Ramji (actor)

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Ramji
Born
Ram G [1]

(1973-11-28) 28 November 1973 (age 50)
Occupation actor
Spouse Amritha 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

Films

YearFilmRoleNotes
1991 Kizhakku Karai Dancer in song "Sannadhi Vaasalil"
1992 Singaravelan Dancer in song "Pottu Vaitha"
1993 Dalaal Dancer in song "Gutur Gutur"Hindi film
1994 Nammavar
1996 Kadhal Kottai Special appearance in song "Vellarika"
1997 Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga Special appearance
Love Today Special appearance
Vasuki
Vidukathai
Veerapandi Kottayiley
1998 Kaadhale Nimmadhi Prabhu
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam Manohar
Kaadhal Mannan Special appearance
ManjeeradhwaniDancer in song "Mohini Ennumai"Malayalam film
Yaare Neenu Cheluve Dancer in song "Chakkotha Chakkotha"Kannada film
Kannedhirey Thondrinal Ram
1999 Kanave Kalaiyadhe Special appearance
Amarkalam Kutty
Manasichi Choodu Telugu film
Ooty Mohan
Pudhu Kudithanam
Iraniyan Special appearance
2000 Sandhitha Velai
Pennin Manathai Thottu
Thani Kuduthanam
Unakkaga Mattum Guru
Chinna Chinna Kannile Special appearance
Uyirile Kalanthathu Special appearance in song "Kulukki Vecha Cococola"
Priyamaanavale Shankar (Priya's brother)
Penngal Special appearance in song "Kannukulla Pallanguzhi"
2001 Paarvai Ondre Podhume Special appearance in "Nee Paathuthu Ponnalum"
Dosth Special appearance
Dubai Dancer in song "Hai Hillalin Thanka"Malayalam film
Majunu Special appearance
2002 Alli Arjuna Special appearance
Malli Malli Chudali Telugu film
Unnai Ninaithu Selvam
Phantom Main Dancer in Song "Mattu Pongal"Malayalam film
Pesadha Kannum Pesume Ganesh
Samasthanam Deva
Bagavathi Ashok
2003 Well Done Prakash
Nadhi Karaiyinile Nazeer
Ennai Thalatta Varuvala Special appearance
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
Dharmapuri special appearance in song "Vandha Vaadi"
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
1997–1998 Marmadesam RagasiyamMani Sundaram Sun TV
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

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