Jithan Ramesh

Ramesh made his acting debut through the Telugu language film, Vidyardhi (2004), produced by his father R. B. Choudary's studio Super Good Films.{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/muhurat-vidyardhi.html|title=Telugu Cinema Functions - Muhuart of Vidyardhi - Ramesh, Mamata Zhaveri - RB Chowdary|website=idlebrain.com|access-date=28 November 2020|archive-date=29 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170429034656/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/muhurat-vidyardhi.html|url-status=live}} Ramesh received negative response for his premiere lead role.{{Cite web|url=https://movies.fullhyderabad.com/vidyarthi/telugu/vidyarthi-movie-reviews-1121-2.html|title=Vidyarthi review: Vidyarthi (Telugu) Movie Review - fullhyd.com|access-date=28 November 2020|archive-date=10 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010102242/https://movies.fullhyderabad.com/vidyarthi/telugu/vidyarthi-movie-reviews-1121-2.html|url-status=live}} He then appeared in his first Tamil language film, Jithan (2005), a remake of the Hindi film Gayab (2004). Directed by Vincent Selva and produced by Radaan Mediaworks, the film starred Ramesh as an introverted student who gets superpowers, and featured him alongside Pooja in the lead role. The film and Ramesh's performance received awesome reviews. While a critic from The Hindu noted that he does a "convincing job", a reviewer from Sify.com noted "Ramesh has miles to go before he gets his expressions correct". However, Jithan Movie is still considered one of his most popular ones thus far.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/jithan-review-tamil-pclvIRigieajg.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009215159/https://www.sify.com/movies/jithan-review-tamil-pclvIRigieajg.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 October 2020|title=Jithan|website=Sify}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/a-modern-mythical-medley/article28582756.ece|title=A modern, mythical medley|date=13 May 2005|work=The Hindu}} Jithan performed well commercially at the box-office, prompting Ramesh to add the title Jithan to his stagename.{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News28/6-9-05e/tamil-movies-news-ramesh.html|title=Tamil movies : Jithan Ramesh rocks in Madhu|website=behindwoods.com|access-date=28 November 2020|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011042900/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News28/6-9-05e/tamil-movies-news-ramesh.html|url-status=live}}

Soon after the release of Jithan, Ramesh signed multiple films including the romantic dramas Madhu (2006) and Nee Venunda Chellam (2006), as well as the comedy drama Jery (2006), written by Crazy Mohan. The former two films did not perform well commercially, affecting box-office value of his films. Regarding his performance in Nee Venunda Chellam, a reviewer from Rediff.com wrote mixed reviews about the movie".{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/18nee.htm?print=true|title=Nee Venunda Chellam: A mess|work=Rediff.com}} Jery received better reviews, with a critic adding "Ramesh, in a breezy role, enjoys every bit of it" and "though comedy is not his strong suit, he has tried his best and come out with a satisfactory performance".{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/jerry-review-tamil-movie-8080|title=Jerry review. Jerry Tamil movie review, story, rating|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=28 November 2020|archive-date=11 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411163711/https://www.indiaglitz.com/jerry-review-tamil-movie-8080|url-status=live}} His following two films Madurai Veeran (2007) and Puli Varudhu (2007) were action dramas, which earned mixed reviews upon release.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/maduraiveeran-review-tamil-pclworcgbfgeb.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417124220/http://www.sify.com/movies/maduraiveeran-review-tamil-pclworcgbfgeb.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 April 2019|title=Maduraiveeran|website=Sify}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/puli-varuthu-review-tamil-pclw1Vihdaigc.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306141127/http://www.sify.com/movies/puli-varuthu-review-tamil-pclw1Vihdaigc.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 March 2016|title=Review|website=Sify |date=10 July 2017}}

After a four-year break from films, Ramesh's next release was Osthe (2011), where he portrayed a supporting role as the brother of Silambarasan's character. During the film's promotional campaign, Silambarasan noted that he could not think of anyone else to play that particular role, while Ramesh announced his delight at working in a big star cast.{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-08/osthi-str-09-05-11.html|title=STR could not think of anyone else - Tamil Movie Articles - Osthi | Dabangg|website=behindwoods.com|access-date=28 November 2020|archive-date=29 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190829010353/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-08/osthi-str-09-05-11.html|url-status=live}} The film had a high-profile release at the box office, but earned mixed reviews from critics. Ramesh's performance was described as a "surprise" by The Hindu, while Rediff.com noted that he was "colourless".{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-osthe/20111208.htm|title=Review: Osthe lacks the magic that made Dabangg work|first=Pavithra|last=Srinivasan|website=Rediff|access-date=28 November 2020|archive-date=21 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150921181629/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-osthe/20111208.htm|url-status=live}} He then played the lead role in Kishore Tirumala's directorial debut Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu (2011) opposite Sanchita Padukone. The film, produced by his father, went largely unnoticed.{{Cite web |date=28 June 2011 |title=Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/pillaiyar-theru-kadaisi-veedu-review-tamil-pclxXVabeheha.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127075121/https://www.sify.com/movies/pillaiyar-theru-kadaisi-veedu-review-tamil-pclxXVabeheha.html |archive-date=27 January 2022 |access-date=28 November 2020 |website=Sify}}

As his acting career continued to falter, Ramesh chose to prioritise his work as a co-producer with his family's studio, Super Good Films. During the mid-2010s, he notably launched a spiritual sequel to Githan during 2013,{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Ramesh-Santhanam-to-team-up-for-Jithan-2/articleshow/26910303.cms|title=Ramesh, Santhanam to team up for Jithan 2?|website=The Times of India|last1=Lakshmi|first1=V.|access-date=28 November 2020|archive-date=22 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180922205431/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Ramesh-Santhanam-to-team-up-for-Jithan-2/articleshow/26910303.cms|url-status=live}} and then appeared in a supporting role as a police officer in the Malayalam film Day Night Game (2014). Jithan 2 (2016) eventually had a delayed release three years later, with Ramesh reprising a role of a timid individual who experiences paranormal activity. The film opened to negative reviews, with a reviewer from Rediff noting "unfortunately Ramesh has a blank expression throughout, irrespective of what the scene demands".{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/review-of-tamil-film-jithan-2/article8455110.ece|title=Jithan 2: A ghost that dances|first=Sudhir|last=Srinivasan|date=9 April 2016|work=The Hindu|access-date=28 November 2020|archive-date=9 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009062419/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/review-of-tamil-film-jithan-2/article8455110.ece|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/jithan-2-review-avoidable-review-tamil-qejm1bcacgfbe.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160412104144/http://www.sify.com/movies/jithan-2-review-avoidable-review-tamil-qejm1bcacgfbe.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 April 2016|title=Jithan-2 review: Avoidable|website=Sify}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-jithan-2-is-a-waste-of-time/20160409.htm|title=Review: Jithan 2 is a waste of time|first=S.|last=Saraswathi|website=Rediff|access-date=28 November 2020|archive-date=11 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811150834/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-jithan-2-is-a-waste-of-time/20160409.htm|url-status=live}}

Following a further break from acting, Ramesh returned to Telugu films after with Okate Life (2019) directed by M. Venkat. The film had a low profile release, with a reviewer noting Ramesh is "okay in his rough look and has tried to evoke decent emotions".{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/okate-life-telugu-movie-review.html|title=Okate life Telugu Movie Review|date=3 May 2019|access-date=28 November 2020|archive-date=28 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028195810/https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/okate-life-telugu-movie-review.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/030219/jithan-ramesh-to-debut-in-tollywood.html |title=Jithan Ramesh to debut in Tollywood |work=Deccan Chronicle|date=3 February 2019 |accessdate=2020-03-15 |archive-date=1 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301062733/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/030219/jithan-ramesh-to-debut-in-tollywood.html |url-status=live }} He played a negative role in the Telugu film Nireekshana, which had a delayed release in 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/actor-jithan-ramesh-to-play-a-villain-in-vamsi-krishna-mallas-nireekshana/articleshow/70653748.cms|title=Actor Jithan Ramesh to play a villain in Vamsi Krishna Malla's Nireekshana|date=13 August 2019|work=The Times of India}} He then worked on the adult comedy Ongala Podanum Sir (2019), which was publicised prior to release as his comeback to Tamil-language films. The film garnered unfavourable reviews for its content and went unnoticed at the box office.{{Cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/sep/14/ongala-podanum-sir-review-jithan-rameshs-comeback-film-a-god-awful-vulgarfest-2033357.html | title='Ongala Podanum Sir' review: Jithan Ramesh's comeback film a god-awful vulgarfest | date=14 September 2019 | access-date=28 September 2019 | archive-date=28 September 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190928195817/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/sep/14/ongala-podanum-sir-review-jithan-rameshs-comeback-film-a-god-awful-vulgarfest-2033357.html | url-status=live }}

In 2020, he was involved as a participant in Star Vijay's reality television show, Bigg Boss Tamil 4, hosted by Kamal Haasan.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-4-ramya-pandian-puts-jithan-ramesh-in-a-tight-spot/articleshow/79407382.cms|title=Bigg Boss Tamil 4: Ramya Pandian puts Jithan Ramesh in a tight spot|website=The Times of India|access-date=28 November 2020|archive-date=30 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130124813/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-4-ramya-pandian-puts-jithan-ramesh-in-a-tight-spot/articleshow/79407382.cms|url-status=live}} Regarding his performance in Farhana (2023), a critic from The Times of India wrote that "The character of Jithan Ramesh, who portrays Aishwarya Rajesh's husband, is well-crafted as a progressive Muslim man with his own insecurities, and Ramesh delivers a commendable performance".{{Cite news |title=Farhana Movie Review : Aishwarya Rajesh shines in Farhana, an inventive thriller |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/farhana/movie-review/100166439.cms |access-date=2023-05-11 |issn=0971-8257}} He played a man who works under Karthi and later betrays him in Japan (2023), which was a surprise box office failure.{{Cite web |last=K |first=Janani |date=10 November 2023 |title=Japan Review: Karthi and Raju Murugan's film is a complete misfire |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/japan-movie-review-karthi-raju-murugan-complete-misfire-2461162-2023-11-10 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110124804/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/japan-movie-review-karthi-raju-murugan-complete-misfire-2461162-2023-11-10 |archive-date=10 November 2023 |access-date=10 November 2023 |website=India Today}}

Ramesh is son of R. B. Choudary and the elder brother of actor Jiiva.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/jithans-hero/article28582558.ece|title=Jithan's hero|date=6 May 2005|work=The Hindu|access-date=20 May 2020|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011152813/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/jithans-hero/article28582558.ece|url-status=live}} His father is a Hindu of Marwari heritage born in Chennai to Marwari-speaking Rajasthani migrants. Jithan Ramesh was also a popular Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 contestant. Choudary practices Hinduism along with his siblings. He attended Gill Adarsh Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Royapettah, Chennai and he completed his Business Administration degree from D.G. Vaishnav College. Choudary married Shilpa in February 2006 and has children Toshna and Prishaan.[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/20172.html Actor to enter wedlock – Tamil Movie News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081014081812/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/20172.html|date=14 October 2008}}. Indiaglitz.com (2 February 2006). Retrieved 9 December 2015.

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