Ramesh Thilak is an Indian radio jockey and actor who has appeared in Tamil films. He made his breakthrough with Nalan Kumarasamy's Soodhu Kavvum (2013) portraying a kidnapper, before playing a similar role of a thief in Alphonse Putharen's bilingual film Neram.[1][2]
Ramesh Thilak | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010 - Present |
| Spouse |
RJ Navalakshmi (m. 2018) |
Career
editRamesh studied for a master's degree in mass communication at the University of Madras. He worked as a radio jockey with Suryan FM 93.5, and was credited by the radio station as "Thillu Mullu" Ramesh in a reference to his jovial attitude on air.[3] He then simultaneously worked on his first acting assignment, featuring in the character of Azhagesan alias Al Gates in STAR Vijay's college drama serial, Kana Kaanum Kaalangal. Ramesh made his breakthrough in films with Nalan Kumarasamy's Soodhu Kavvum (2013) portraying a kidnapper, before playing a similar role of a thief in Alphonse Putharen's bilingual film Neram.[4] He then also featured in Balaji Mohan's bilingual film Vaayai Moodi Pesavum. He signed on to play his first lead role in Vijay Sethupathi's maiden production Orange Mittai (2015).[5] In 2016, he starred in Oru Naal Koothu, in which he reprised his real life role of a radio jockey, and Mo, a "fun entertainer" that had a "ghost factor".[6]
Filmography
editTamil films
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mappillai | Saravanan's friend during carrom | Uncredited role | |
| Mankatha | Arumuga Chettiyar's henchman | Uncredited role | ||
| 2012 | Marina | Courier Boy | ||
| 2013 | Soodhu Kavvum | Sekhar | ||
| Neram | Lighthouse | |||
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | Ganesh | ||
| 2015 | Mahabalipuram | Kuppan | ||
| Demonte Colony | Vimal | |||
| Kaaka Muttai | Naina | |||
| Orange Mittai | Sathya | |||
| Vedalam | Phony Witness | |||
| 2016 | Aarathu Sinam | Taxi driver | ||
| Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum | Cab Driver | Cameo appearance | ||
| Oru Naal Koothu | RJ Sathish | |||
| Kabali | Pub Guy | |||
| Aandavan Kattalai | Passport broker | |||
| Mo | Sathish | |||
| 2017 | Puriyadha Pudhir | Meera's kidnapper | ||
| Pichuva Kaththi | Ramesh | |||
| 12-12-1950 | Muthu | |||
| 2018 | Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren | Purushotaman | ||
| Kaala | Press Reporter | |||
| Tik Tik Tik | S. Venkat | |||
| Imaikkaa Nodigal | Vinoth | |||
| 2019 | Viswasam | Thookudurai's friend | ||
| Dharmaprabhu | Chitragupta | |||
| Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu | Velu | |||
| Thambi | Vicky's friend | |||
| 2020 | Oh My Kadavule | Kadavul's assistant | ||
| Velvet Nagaram | Dilli | |||
| Mamakiki | Mani | Released on ZEE5 | ||
| 2021 | Master | Prison warden | ||
| Laabam | Tesla | |||
| Jango | ||||
| 2022 | Nenjuku Needhi | Venkat | ||
| Vikram | Ilango | |||
| Kanam | Paandi | |||
| Oh My Ghost | ||||
| 2023 | Memories | |||
| Yaanai Mugathaan | Ganesan | |||
| Good Night | Ramesh | |||
| 2024 | Yaavarum Vallavare | Director | [7] | |
| Boat | Rangan | Cameo appearance | ||
| Petta Rap | Balu's friend | |||
| Vettaiyan | Ashok |
Malayalam films
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Neram | Lighthouse | |
| 2014 | Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram | Ramesh | Malayalam version of Vaayai Moodi Pesavum |
| 2015 | Oru Vadakkan Selfie | Guest appearance | |
| 2019 | Sakalakalashala | ||
| Kumbalangi Nights | Murugan aka Vijay | ||
| Marconi Mathai | |||
| 2022 | Kooman | Constable Senthil | |
| 2023 | 2018 | Ashok |
Television
edit| Year | Film | Role | Language | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kana Kaanum Kaalangal | Azhagesan alias Al Gates | Tamil | Star Vijay |
| 2021 | Navarasa | Arul | Netflix | |
| 2023 | Masquerade | Justine | Malayalam | MX Player |
| Label | Pazhanivel | Tamil | Disney+Hotstar |
References
edit- ^ "Vaibhav Flies Solo". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "'Soodhu Kavvum' an entertaining watch (Tamil Movie Review)". Sify. Archived from the original on 21 November 2015.
- ^ "Ramesh Tilak: From being a RJ to big screen!". tamilnadu.indiaeveryday.in. Archived from the original on 22 April 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Soodhu Kavvum Movie Review {4/5}: Critic Review of Soodhu Kavvum by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Orange Mittai director Biju Viswanath's interview on the film, Vijay Sethupathi and many more". www.behindwoods.com.
- ^ Sundar, Mrinalini. "I want to do responsible roles: Ramesh". The Times of India.
- ^ "Yaavarum Vallavare' movie review: A multi-chapter film that lacks real cohesion". The New Indian Express.