Ramachandran Durairaj

Ramachandran Durairaj is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. After working as an associate director, he made his breakthrough as an actor with a negative role in Suseenthiran's Naan Mahaan Alla. He later won acclaim for his supporting role in Aramm (2017).

Career Ramachandran moved to Chennai from Theni in 2000 and alongside his day job, he had a keen interest in photography. He became acquainted with director S. R. Prabhakaran and through their association, he became interested in working in the Tamil film industry as a cinematographer. He however began working as an assistant director in the television series Kolangal, and subsequently networked his way into appearing in acting roles in films. He briefly worked as Vijay Milton's assistant cinematographer in Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu (2009), before playing a key role in Suseenthiran's Naan Mahaan Alla (2010), as an antagonist. In 2014, Ramachandran appeared in two films which garnered him attention. Karthik Subbaraj's Jigarthanda and H. Vinoth's Sathuranga Vettai both saw the actor playing a henchman, who moves away from his violent personality.

His friendship with director Gopi Nainar meant that he was cast in the social drama film Aramm (2017), which had Nayanthara in the lead role. Ramachandran played the secondary lead character of a farmer whose daughter becomes stuck in an uncovered well, and paired opposite actress Sunu Lakshmi. The film won critical acclaim, with Ramachandran winning acclaim from critics for his performance.

Filmography Year Film Role Notes 2010 Aval Peyar Thamizharasi Naan Mahaan Alla Pei Babu 2014 Sathuranga Vettai Thilagar Jigarthanda Rasu Vadacurry 2015 Agathinai Indru Netru Naalai Kuzhandaivelu's henchman Eetti Isaac 2016 Vil Ambu Logu Aviyal Acted in segment Eli Iraivi Mahesh Thirunaal Naaga's henchman Kollidam Atti 2017 Ivan Yarendru Therikiratha Bombay Boys member Theru Naaigal Ramu Aramm Pulendhiran Balloon Henchman 2018 Nagesh Thiraiyarangam Bar owner Merlin Iravukku Aayiram Kangal Guru Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna Jeeva 2019 Petta Gnanam's henchman Viswasam Police constable V1 Agni's assistant 2020 Soorarai Pottru Arivu 2021 Jagame Thandhiram Ram Rudra Thandavam 2022 Mahaan Manikkam Payanigal Gavanikkavum Take Diversion Chap 2023 Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam Shanmugham Malayalam film Bakasuran Kuttram Purinthal Thuritham Dhillu Irundha Poradu 2024 Manjummel Boys Dominic Malayalam filmOru Thavaru Seidhal Hit List Rocket Driver SavarimuthuSilent 2025 Retro RamachandranMaargan Murugavel Madharas Mafia Company Friday Revolver Rita Ponraj Retta Thala Kombuseevi Konda Reddy's accomplice 2026 Karuppu Priest Jana Nayagan Vetri's Assistant Filming

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