Kathadi Ramamurthy
Indian comedian and actor
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Sundaresan Ramamurthy (born April 30, 1938), better known as Kathadi Ramamurthy,[1] is an Indian actor, director, writer and dubbing artiste. He is primarily known for his roles as a comedian in Tamil film, theatre and television.
Kathadi S. Ramamurthy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 April 1938 |
| Occupations | Director, actor |
Early life
Born in Kumbakonam, Ramamurthy studied at Madras and graduated from the Vivekananda College in 1958. Right from his college days, Ramamurthy had a love for drama. His plays were popular and he won many awards. Through his troupe, he gave first opportunities to many future legends including Cho Ramaswamy, Visu, Delhi Ganesh and Crazy Mohan among others. After playing a cartoonist named Kathadi in the Cho Ramaswamy play If I Get It, he became permanently known as Kathadi Ramamurthy.[2]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Panju Pattu Peethambaram | DD Podhigai | |
| 1990 | Thuppariyum Sambu | Thuppariyum Sambu | Doordarshan |
| 2003–2005 | Adugiran Kannan | Sun TV | |
| 2006–2009 | Bandham | ||
| 2008–2010 | Thirupavvai | ||
| 2010 | Ilavarasi | ||
| 2010–2012 | Anupallavi | ||
| 2012–2015 | Bommalattam | Badri | |
| 2012 | Aaha | Star Vijay | |
| 2013–2014 | Pillai Nila | Sun TV | |
| 2013–2015 | Madipakkam Madhavan | Kulothungan | Kalaignar TV |
| 2014–2015 | Vaazhve Dhaayam | Doordarshan | |
| 2016 | Chinna Papa Periya Papa | Sun TV | |
| 2018 | Hello Shyamala | Raj TV | |
| 2019 | Sathya | Zee Tamil | |
| 2020–2023 | Pandavar Illam | Mandiramoorthy | Sun TV |
| 2020 | Vallamai Tharayo | Rangarajan | Vikatan Televistas |
| 2021 | Karma 2 | Lakshmanan | Bombay Chanakya's FastFlix |
| 2022–2023 | Priyamaana Thozhi | Sundaram | Sun TV |
| 2022 | Karma 3 | Lakshmanan | Bombay Chanakya's FastFlix youtube |
| 2024 | Mahakavi Bharathi | Swaminatha Deekshitar | DD Tamizh |
| 2025–2026 | Aadukalam | Maniyarasan | Sun TV |
Films
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| Year | Film | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Penne Nee Vaazhga | ||
| 1968 | Bommalattam | ||
| 1968 | Ethir Neechal | ||
| 1969 | Kanne Pappa | ||
| 1970 | Raman Ethanai Ramanadi | Asst. director | |
| Kalam Vellum | |||
| Maanavan | Ravi's friend | ||
| 1972 | Pattikada Pattanama | Rickshaw man | |
| Gnana Oli | Train passenger | ||
| 1973 | Suryagandhi | Ulagesan | |
| 1974 | Naan Avanillai | Court Observer | |
| 1975 | Manidhanum Dheivamagalam | Gopal | |
| Andharangam | |||
| 1976 | Mogam Muppadhu Varusham | Shankaran | |
| Paalooti Valartha Kili | |||
| 1977 | Ilaya Thalaimurai | Hostel Watchman | |
| Pattina Prevesam | |||
| Thani Kudithanam | |||
| 1978 | Andaman Kadhali | Prabhu's secretary | |
| 1979 | Veettukku Veedu Vasappadi | ||
| 1981 | Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum | ||
| 1982 | Hitler Umanath | Guest appearance | |
| Simla Special | Gurbani | ||
| 1983 | Iniyavale Vaa | ||
| Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu | |||
| 1984 | Raja Veettu Kannukkutty | ||
| 1988 | Katha Nayagan | Bank Officer | |
| 2013 | Kalyana Samayal Saadham | Raghu's grandfather | |
| 2019 | 50/50 | Dhanalakshmi's grandfather | |
| 2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | Mahendran | Segment Coffee, Anyone? |
| 2021 | Mathil | A ZEE5 original film | |
| Appathava Aattaya Pottutanga | Seenu | ||
| 2023 | Let's Get Married | Meera's grandfather | |
| 2024 | Rocket Driver | Sasthri | |
| 2025 | Sweetheart! | Manu's neighbour | |
| Aaromaley | Anjali's grandfather | ||
| 2026 | Ram and Leela | Leela's grandfather | |
Dubbing artist
| Series | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Didi's Comedy Show | Dieter Hallervorden | Dubbed for Tamil version for Jetix channel in 2007 |