Mela Raghu (Puthenveli Sasidharan, died: May 3, 2021) was an Indian actor who worked in the Malayalam film industry.

Biography

In 1980, at a circus show in Kozhikode, he caught the attention of actor Sreenivasan and got the opportunity to act in the film Mela. With his performance in this film, he came to be known as Mela Raghu. He later acted in a few films and appeared in over 30 films in Malayalam and Tamil, including the Tamil film Apoorva Sagodharargal. His last film was

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. He and his wife Syamala had a daughter, Shilpa.

Death

Raghu died on May 3, 2021, at Amrita Institute of Medical science Hospital in Kochi due to various health problems.

Filmography

* Mela (1980) as Govindan Kutty *

Sanchari ''Sanchari'' () is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film produced and directed by Boban Kunchacko and written by P. K. Sarangapani. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, K. P. Ummer, Mohanlal, and Adoor Bhasi in substantial roles. The film features ...

(1981) * Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal (1988) * Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989) * Irikku M.D. Akathundu (1991) as Man applying for job *

Mukha Chithram ''Mukha Chithram'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama mystery film directed by Suresh Unnithan. The film stars Jayaram, Urvashi, Siddique, Jagathy Sreekumar, KPAC Lalitha, Sunitha and Jagadheesh in lead roles. The film had m ...

(1991) * O' Faby (1993) *

Athbhutha Dweepu ''Albhutha Dweepu'' () is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy film directed by Vinayan. The plot is set on an otherworld island where all men are dwarfs and women are of normal height, and humans are considered monsters. The film stars Prit ...

(2005) *

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(2010) *

Oru Indian Pranayakadha ''Oru Indian Pranayakadha'' () is a 2013 Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written by Ikbal Kuttipuram and directed by Sathyan Anthikad starring Fahadh Faasil and Amala Paul. The film was a sleeper hit despite competition from ''Drishyam'' ...

(2013) * Drishyam (2013) *

(2021)

References

{{reflist Male actors in Malayalam cinema 2021 deaths People from Alappuzha district