Munnar Ramesh

{{short description|Indian actor}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}}

{{Use Indian English|date=July 2020}}

{{infobox person

| name = Munnar Ramesh

| birth_name = Ramesh

| occupation = Character actor

| years_active = 2005{{ndash}}present

}}

Munnar Ramesh is an Indian actor who works in Tamil-language films. He is known for his character and villain roles, as well as his frequent collaborations with Vetrimaaran.{{Cite web|url=http://kungumam.co.in/VArticalinnerdetail.aspx?id=9753&id1=40&issue=20191101|title=ஆட்டுக்குட்டியை ஆட்டை போட்டவர் இவர்தான்! - Kungumam Tamil Weekly Magazine|website=kungumam.co.in}}{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/munnar-ramesh-interview-about-shooting-experiences|title=பழைய ஹெலிகாப்டர்ல Rajini ஏறுனதும் பயந்துட்டேன்! - Munnar Ramesh | Sivaji|first=Gopinath Rajasekar,கிருஷ்ணமூர்த்தி,லெனின் பா,ஆ முத்துக்குமார்,பா ரமேஷ்|last=கண்ணன்|website=Vikatan}} He has acted in over 100 films.

Career

Ramesh worked in a travels company before venturing into cinema. He made his debut with Balu Mahendra's Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005). His first break came with Pudhupettai (2006) where he played Dhanush's father.{{Cite web|url=https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/movie-news/actor-munnar-ramesh-finished-his-100-movie/articleshow/66868366.cms|title=100 படங்களில் நடித்து முடித்த தனுஷின் அப்பா?!|website=Samayam Tamil|language=ta}}{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/actor-munnar-ramesh-shares-pudhupettai-movie-experience|title=Selvaraghavan என்கிட்ட கை எடுத்து கும்பிட்டார் 🙏 - Munnar Ramesh | Pudhupettai|first=Gopinath Rajasekar,லெனின் பா,ஆ முத்துக்குமார்,பா ரமேஷ்|last=கண்ணன்,கிருஷ்ணமூர்த்தி|website=Vikatan}} He garnered acclaim for the dialogue "Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru" (God is there, Kumar).{{Cite web|url=http://www.kungumam.co.in/Articalinnerdetail.aspx?id=17153&id1=3&issue=20200823|title=பெயர் தெரியா நட்சத்திரங்கள்..! - Kungumam Tamil Weekly Magazine|website=www.kungumam.co.in}} The dialogue became so popular that it inspired a film of the same name.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/previews/Kadavul-Irukaan-Kumaru/articleshow/55411825.cms|title=Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru - Times of India|website=The Times of India}} He played a pivotal role in 6 (2013) as a driver who helps Shaam find his son.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/6-melugu-vathigal-a-change-of-programme/article5153546.ece|title=6 Melugu Vathigal: A change of programme|first=Baradwaj|last=Rangan|date=21 September 2013|work=The Hindu}} He played a police officer in Vada Chennai (2018).{{Cite web|url=http://kungumam.co.in/VArticalinnerdetail.aspx?id=9028&id1=40&issue=20181130|title=இயக்குநர்களின் நடிகர்! - Kungumam Tamil Weekly Magazine|website=kungumam.co.in}} He has also worked as a dubbing artiste for Sayaji Shinde.

Filmography

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Year

! Film

! Role

! Notes

! Ref.

2005Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam|
rowspan="3"| 2006Theenda Theenda|
Thalai NagaramRight's gang member

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PudhupettaiSekhar

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rowspan="4"|2007LeeUncredited role

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Sivaji: The Boss|
Kireedam|
PolladhavanPolice Inspector

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rowspan="3" |2008BheemaaChandru

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Pathu PathuRavi

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JayamkondaanNagu

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rowspan="2"|2009PadikkadavanSamarasimha Reddy's henchman

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VettaikaranPolice Constable

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rowspan="2"|2010ThittakudiRamaswamy

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Unakkaga En KadhalAadhi

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rowspan="3"|2011AadukalamRathnasamy's right hand

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Mappillai|
VelayudhamLocal Goon

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rowspan="2"|2012AsthamanamGuide

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{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2012/apr/08/asthamanam-356489.html | title=Asthamanam }}
Kumki|
20136Rangan

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rowspan="3"|2014His WifeBus driver

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Nimirndhu NilPolice officer

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PoriyaalanRamesh

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rowspan="4"| 2015India PakistanAntony

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Buddhanin Sirippu|
Vaalu|
49-O|
rowspan="2"| 2016VisaranaiRamesh

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Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal KidayathuDivya's father

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2017Ulkuthu|
rowspan="4"|2018Vada ChennaiRajan's friend

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Kattu Paya Sir Intha Kaali|{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/a-social-psycho-thriller-that-addresses-tamils-concerns/articleshow/62970843.cms|title=A social-psycho thriller that addresses Tamils' concerns - Times of India|website=The Times of India|last1=Suganth |first1=M. }}
AzhagumaganPolice officer

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Annanukku Jai|
rowspan="2"|2019Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi GunduVeeramuthu

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Asuran|
rowspan="4"| 2020Naan SirithalRavi

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NungambakkamJailer Shanmuga Pandian

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Naanga Romba BusyConstable Moorthy

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Mei Maranthen|
rowspan="3"| 2022CarbonInspector Divakar

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Payanigal Gavanikkavum|
Yenni Thuniga|
rowspan="2"| 2023

|Viduthalai Part 1

Sub-inspector "Chow Chow" Ramasamy

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Theerkadarishi|
2024

|Viduthalai Part 2

Sub-inspector "Chow Chow" Ramasamy

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