Ramji, also known as Ram G,
is an Indian dance choreographer and actor, known for his works predominantly in
Tamil cinema
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, and television. He is well known for his performances in
Kasalavu Nesam,
Ramany vs Ramany
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and
Marmadesam
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.
Career
The actor-choreographer often appeared in Tamil film dance numbers like "Vellarika" from ''
Kadhal Kottai
''Kadhal Kottai'' () is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Agathiyan. It stars Ajith Kumar and Devayani, with Heera, Thalaivasal Vijay, and Karan in supporting roles.
The film was a major commercial success and also won th ...
'', "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.
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). 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).
Later in the year, he played a supporting role in
Rama Narayanan
Rama Narayanan (3 April 1949 – 22 June 2014) was an Indian film director and producer. In the 1980s, he was known as a director who specialized in shooting commercial films in which animals played vital roles, while in the 1990s, several of h ...
's ''
Kutti Pisasu
''Kutti Pisasu'' in Tamil, ''Bombat Car'' in Kannada and ''Cara Majaka'' in Telugu is a 2010 Indian multilingual fantasy film written and directed by Rama Narayanan, who returns after an eight year sabbatical. The film stars Baby Geethika, Ram ...
'' alongside
Sangeetha and
Ramya Krishnan
Ramya Krishnan (born 15 September 1970), also credited as Ramya Krishna (in the Telugu and Kannada film industries) is an Indian actress. She has appeared in over 260 films in five languages: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. Ramy ...
.
Filmography
Films
Short films
Dubbing artist
Television
References
External links
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Ramji Japan Dance
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Living people
Tamil male actors
Tamil theatre
Tamil male television actors
Television personalities from Tamil Nadu
Male actors from Tamil Nadu
Male actors in Tamil cinema
Indian choreographers
Tamil Reality dancing competition contestants
1977 births