Ramji (actor)
Ramji | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Ram G[1] 28 November 1973 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Choreographer, Dancer |
| Spouse | Amritha Ram |
| Children | Nithin Ram |
Ramji, also known as Ram G,[1] is an Indian dance choreographer and actor, known for his works predominantly in Tamil cinema, and television. He is well known for his performances in Kasalavu Nesam, Ramany vs Ramany and Marmadesam.
Career
[edit]The actor-choreographer often appeared in Tamil film dance numbers like "Vellarika" from Kadhal Kottai, "Easwara" from Kannedhirey Thondrinal and "Nee Paathuthu Ponnalum" from Paarvai Ondre Podhume being prime examples of his roles. In 2001, Ramji toured Japan as a part of the Tamil musical "Thilana", playing the lead role in a venture developed by Bharathan and scripted by Anita Raj and Kalyan.[2]
As offers to feature in films began to recede, Ramji became a television compere for shows including "Dance Machi Dance", before accepting to play a role in the low-budget film, Madhavi (2009).[3] He appeared in a series of HIV awareness adverts shown on South Indian television in 2010 as a character called "Dhillu Durai". The ad was directed by duo JD-Jerry and featured three teasers promoting AIDs awareness centres called Nambikkai Mayyam (ICTC).[4][5] Later in the year, he played a supporting role in Rama Narayanan's Kutti Pisasu alongside Sangeetha and Ramya Krishnan.
Filmography
[edit]Dancer
[edit]- Note: this is a list of films that Ramji only appeared as a dancer.
| Year | Film | Song | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Kizhakku Karai | "Sannadhi Vaasalil" | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Singaravelan | "Pottu Vaitha" | ||
| 1993 | Dalaal | "Gutur Gutur" | Hindi | |
| 1996 | Kadhal Kottai | "Vellarika" | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Kaadhal Mannan | "Marimuthu Marimuthu" | ||
| Manjeeradhwani | "Mohini Ennumai" | Malayalam | ||
| 1999 | Iraniyan | "Ayyarettu" | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Uyirile Kalanthathu | "Kulukki Vecha Cococola" | ||
| Penngal | "Kannukulla Pallanguzhi" | |||
| 2001 | Paarvai Ondre Podhume | "Nee Paathuthu Ponnalum" | ||
| Dosth | "Hey Sal Sal" | |||
| Dubai | "Hai Hillalin Thanka" | Malayalam | ||
| Majunu | "Mercury Mele" | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Phantom | "Mattu Pongal" | Malayalam | |
| 2003 | Ennai Thalatta Varuvala | "Ennathula" | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Dharmapuri | "Vandha Vaadi" |
Actor
[edit]- Note: this is a list of films that Ramji acted in. He also appeared as a dancer in some of these films as well.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Nammavar | Vijay | |
| 1997 | Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga | Rama | |
| Love Today | Peter's friend | ||
| Vasuki | Uncredited role | ||
| Vidukathai | |||
| Veerapandi Kottayiley | |||
| 1998 | Kaadhale Nimmadhi | Prabhu | |
| Thulli Thirintha Kaalam | Manohar | ||
| Yaare Neenu Cheluve | Train passenger | Kannada film | |
| Kannedhirey Thondrinal | Ram | ||
| 1999 | Kanave Kalaiyadhe | Anand's friend | |
| Amarkalam | Kutty | ||
| Manasichi Choodu | Murali's friend | Telugu film | |
| Ooty | Mohan | ||
| Pudhu Kudithanam | |||
| 2000 | Sandhitha Velai | ||
| Pennin Manathai Thottu | Ramji | ||
| Thani Kuduthanam | |||
| Unakkaga Mattum | Guru | ||
| Chinna Chinna Kannile | Himself | Special appearance | |
| Priyamaanavale | Shankar (Priya's brother) | ||
| 2002 | Alli Arjuna | Natraj | |
| Malli Malli Chudali | Telugu film | ||
| Unnai Ninaithu | Selvam | ||
| Pesadha Kannum Pesume | Ganesh | ||
| Samasthanam | Deva | ||
| Bagavathi | Ashok | ||
| 2003 | Well Done | Prakash | |
| Nadhi Karaiyinile | Nazeer | ||
| Parasuram | Master | ||
| Indru | Selvam | ||
| 2004 | Cheppave Chirugali | Ramji | Telugu film |
| Dreams | Guna | ||
| 2005 | Aayudham | Police officer | |
| Devathaiyai Kanden | Selva | ||
| Thirudiya Idhayathai | Victor | ||
| 2006 | Vattaram | Veeravel Gurupadam | |
| 2007 | Aarya | Thamizharasi | |
| Vasantham Vanthachu | Rajasekhar | ||
| 2009 | Mariyadhai | Selvam | |
| Madhavi | Mahesh | ||
| Unnai Kann Theduthe | Vino | ||
| 2010 | Droham Nadanthathu Enna | ||
| Kutti Pisasu | Pichumani | ||
| 2012 | Parijatha | Ram Krishna | Kannada film |
| 2014 | 13 aam Pakkam Paarkka | ||
| 2015 | MGR Sivaji Rajini Kamal | Kannan (Kannamma) | |
| 2016 | Kodambakkam Kokila | Special appearance | |
| Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi | Ramakrishnan | ||
| 2019 | Sangathamizhan | Himself | Special appearance |
Short films
[edit]| Year | Film | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Naangaam Vidhi | Anu Sathya |
Dubbing artist
[edit]| Year | Film | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Kadhal Sugamanathu | Sivaji |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Kaiyalavu Manasu | Sun TV | |
| 1997–1998 | Marmadesam Ragasiyam | Mani Sundaram | |
| 1999 | Kasalavu Nesam | Aakash | |
| 2001 | Ramany vs Ramany Part 02 | Ramany | Raj TV |
| 2008 | Thiruvilayadal | Sun TV | |
| Simran Thirai - Kannamoochi Ray Ray | Jaya TV | ||
| 2010–2012 | Pondatti Thevai | Raja Rathnam | Sun TV |
| 2012–2013 | Valli | Subramani | |
| Pillai Nila | Mahesh | ||
| 2013–2015 | Madipakkam Madhavan | Madhavan | Kalaignar TV |
| 2016–2017 | Darling Darling | Venkatesh | Zee Tamil |
| 2019–2022 | Magarasi | Sivamani | Sun TV |
| 2021 | Velammal | Mayavan | Star Vijay |
| 2022 | Ramany vs Ramany 3.0 | Ramany | aha |
| 2023-present | Poova Thalaya | Muthu | Sun TV |
| 2024 | Aindham Vedham | Pichai | Zee5 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Ramanujam, Srinivasa (10 February 2022). "'Ramany vs Ramany' works due to its relatability, says Ram G". The Hindu.
- ^ "Waiting Talent". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 26 August 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "Dance Machi Dance". The Hindu. 4 January 2008. Archived from the original on 5 January 2008.
- ^ "Events - Revealing 'Dhillu' Dura". IndiaGlitz. 1 March 2010. Archived from the original on 7 March 2010.
- ^ "Is it a mass hero film or a serial campaign?". Sify. 2 March 2010. Archived from the original on 10 January 2014.