Ramu is a

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actor. He has acted in more than 100 films. He acts mainly in villain roles. His son Devdas is also an actor, who is notable for appearing in the lead role in 2007 Malayalam fantasy film ''Athishayan''.

Background

Ramu was born as the eldest among four children to Kochunni Nair and Devakiamma at Tavanur,

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. Malayalam actor

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was his elder cousin. He married Reshmi in 1995. They have a daughter, Amritha and son Devadas, who was a child artist, acted in 2007 Malayalam movies

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and

Athisayan ''Athisayan'' () is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language science fiction monster film written and directed by Vinayan, starring Master Devadas with Jackie Shroff (in his Malayalam debut), Kavya Madhavan, Karthika, Jayasurya and Mukesh in other role ...

. They live in

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near Thrissur. He had written screenplay for the movie ''Kalikkoottukar released in 2018.

Filmography

As an actor

Pathonpatham Noottandu ''Pathonpatham Noottandu'' () is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language action period drama film written and directed by Vinayan. Set in the 19th century Travancore, the story is based on the life of Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker, a warrior who fough ...

(2022) as Diwan *

Kaapa ''Kaapa'' is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Shaji Kailas, written by G. R. Indugopan and produced by Fefka Writers Union, Theatre of Dreams and Saregama India. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead rol ...

(2022) *

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(2022) * Aaraattu (2022) *

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(2020) * Ente Ummante Peru(2018) * Naam (2018) * Pava (2016) *

Manglish (film) ''Manglish'' is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Salam Bappu, and the features Mammootty and Dutch actress Caroline Bech in the lead. The film is produced by Haneef Muhammed under the banner of Red Rose Creation ...

(2014) *

Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal ''Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal'' () is a 2013 Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Lal Jose and starring Dileep, Parvathy Nambiar, Rima Kallingal and Murali Gopy. The film follows a sequence of events that unfolds during a course of se ...

(2013) * Caribbeans (2013) as D.I.G. *

Ayalum Njanum Thammil ''Ayalum Njanum Thammil'' ('' en, Between Him and Me'') is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language medical drama film directed by Lal Jose. The film produced by Prem Prakash was written by his sons Bobby and Sanjay. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Prat ...

(2012) * Grandmaster (2012) * Mr. Pavanayi 99.99 (2012) * Yaathraykkoduvil (2013) * Simhasanam (2012) * Cobra (2012) *

Thattathin Marayathu ''Thattathin Marayathu'' () is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan, starring Nivin Pauly and Isha Talwar. The supporting cast includes Aju Varghese, Manoj K. Jayan, Sunny Wayne, Sre ...

(2012) *

Vellaripravinte Changathi ''Vellaripravinte Changathi'' (''The Dove's Friend'') is a 2011 Malayalam film directed by Akku Akbar, starring Dileep and Kavya Madhavan in the lead roles. The film is loosely based on the famous Sulekha murder case. Plot Vellaripravinte Changa ...

(2011) * Arjunan Saakshi (2011) *

Kaaryasthan ''Kaaryasthan'' () is a 2010 Malayalam-language family drama film written by the duo Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas and directed by debutant Thomson K. Thomas. It stars Dileep, Akhila, Siddique, Madhu and Suraj Venjaramoodu. It was Dileep's 100t ...

(2010) *

Pranchiyettan & the Saint ''Pranchiyettan & the Saint'' is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language satirical comedy film written, directed, and produced by Ranjith. The film centres on the fictitious conversation between the Thrissur based businessman C. E. Francis a.k.a. P ...

(2010) as Bahuleyan *

Nilavu ''Nilavu'' ( ml, നിലാവ്) : English: Moonlight) is a 2010 Malayalam cinema, Malayalam romantic film written and directed by Ajith Nair. Nilavu is the soul touching story of an indefinable relationship between two lonely individuals, ...

(2010) * Magic lamp (2008) *

Roudram ''Roudram'' is a 2008 Indian Malayalam-language action crime film directed by Renji Panicker. Mammootty plays the lead role of a dedicated police officer. Sai Kumar, Vijayaraghavan, and Rajan P Dev play other leading roles. The film was a comme ...

(2008) *

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(2007) * Chotta Mumbai (2007) *

(2007) * Red Salute (2006) *

Yes Your Honour ''Yes Your Honour'' is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by V. M. Vinu. The film stars Sreenivasan, Padmapriya and Innocent.The film had musical score by Deepak Dev. Plot Advocate Ravishankar is an idealist. He is practicing as t ...

(2006) *

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(2005) *

Vettam ''Vettam'' () is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language screwball comedy film directed by Priyadarshan based on a screenplay he had co-written with Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas from his story. It was produced by Menaka through Revathy Kalamandhir and ...

(2004) * Chathikkatha Chanthu (2004) *

Perumazhakkalam ''Perumazhakkalam'' (English: The season of heavy rains) is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Kamal and written by T. A. Razzaq. It stars Meera Jasmine, Kavya Madhavan, Dileep, Vineeth and Biju Menon. Notable asso ...

(2004) *

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(2004) *

Sharja To Sharja Sharjah to Sharjah is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed Venugopan and starring Jayaram, Jagadish and Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran, Aishwarya. Plot Unni is wrongly accused of murder of Kannan in Sharjah (emirate), Sharjah. S ...

(2001) *

Raavanaprabhu ''Raavanaprabhu'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller drama film written and directed by Ranjith in his directorial debut. It is a sequel to the 1993 film ''Devaasuram'' written by Ranjith, directed by I.V. Sasi. The film s ...

(2001) *

Aaraam Thampuran ''Aaraam Thampuran'' () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Shaji Kailas, written by Ranjith and produced by Revathy Kalamandhir. It stars Mohanlal in the title role with Narendra Prasad, Manju Warrier, Sai Kumar ...

(1997) as Shelly * Special Squad (1995) as Bony * Sukham Sukhakaram (1994) * Kambolam (1994) *

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(1993) *

Devasuram ''Devaasuram'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Ranjith. It stars Mohanlal, Revathi, and Napoleon, with Innocent, V. K. Sreeraman, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Augustine in supporting r ...

(1993) * Apaaratha (1992) as Jayapalan * Aswathy (1991) as Satheesh * Kaumaara Swapnangal (1991) * Inspector Balram (1991) as Siddique * Prosecution (1990) * Niyamam Enthucheyyum (1990) * Arhatha (1990) *

Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha ''Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language epic historical drama film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Balan K. Nair, Captain Raju and Madhavi. The film won ...

(1989) * Ivalente Kaamuki (1989) *

Moonnam Pakkam ''Moonnam Pakkam'' ( en, The Third Day) is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language sentimental drama film written and directed by Padmarajan. It stars Thilakan, Jayaram, Kirti Singh, Jagathi Sreekumar, Rahman, Ashokan and Ajayan. Kirti and Ajayan mad ...

(1988) * Sankhanaadam (1988) * Bheekaran (1988) as SI Kannan * Maanasa Maine Varu (1987) * Avalude Kadha (1987) *

Neeyallengil Njan ''Neeyallengil Njan'' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Vijayakrishnan and produced by Hassan. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Sindhu, Captain Raju and Balan K. Nair in the lead roles. Cast *Jagathy Sreekumar as Ramanku ...

(1987) as Vinod * Bhagavaan (1986) * Onnu Randu Moonnu (1986) *'' Ithramathram'' (1986) as Vijayan * Sakhavu (1986) * Ente Shabdam (1986) as Sudhakaran *

Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi ''Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film, directed by Priyadarshan starring an ensemble cast of Shankar, Menaka, Mukesh, Prem Nazir, Nedumudi Venu, Sukumari, Seema, and Innocent in the lead roles. Sree ...

(1986) * Kulambadikal (1986) *

Ottayaan ''Ottayan'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Crossbelt Mani and produced by N. Kesavan Nair. The film stars Ratheesh, Sathaar, Balan K. Nair, Ramu (actor), Ramu and Silk Smitha. The film has musical score by Guna Singh. The ...

(1985) *

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(1985) * Njaan Piranna Naattil (1985) as Jayan *

Aazhi ''Aazhi'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by Boban Kunchacko and written by E. Mosus. The film stars Thilakan, Captain Raju, Baby Shalini and Chithra in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Raj Kam ...

(1985) * Uyarum Njaan Naadaage (1985) * Black Mail ) (1985) * Thirakkil Alppa Samayam (1984) as Majeed * Theere Pratheekshikkathe (1984) as Raghu *

Ente Kalithozhan ''Ente Kalithozhan'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by M. Mani. The film stars Shankar, Sabitha Anand, Adoor Bhasi, Sukumari and K. P. Ummer. The film has musical score by Shyam. Plot ''Ente Kalithozhan'' is a ...

(1984) * Aashamsakalode (1984) * Minimol Vathikkaanil (1984) as James *

Poomadhathe Pennu ''Poomadhathe Pennu'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan and produced by G. P. Vijayakumar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Unnimary, K. P. Ummer and M. G. Soman. The film's score was composed by G. Devarajan. Plot ' ...

(1984) * Sagaram Shantham (1983) * Aadyathe Anuraagam (1983) *

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(1983) *

Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback ''Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback'' () is a 1983 Malayalam-language film by K. G. George. The film was controversial because of the protagonist's similarities to the actress Shoba, whose suicide was highly publicized. In his biography, even tho ...

(1983) *

Oru Madapravinte Katha ''Oru Madapravinte Katha'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Alleppey Ashraf. The film stars Prem Nazir, Mammootty, Sankaradi and Shubha (actress), Shubha. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Rav ...

(1983) * Engine Nee Marakkum (1983) *

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(1983) as George * Ormaykkaay (1982)

As a writer

*Kalikkoottukar (2019)

References

Sources

malayalamcinema.com, Official website of AMMA, Malayalam Film news, Malayalam Movie Actors & Actress, Upcoming Malayalam movies

* ttps://web.archive.org/web/20120929182411/http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Ramu-687 Ramu Profile
mallumovies.org

External links

*
Ramu at MSI
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ramu Living people Indian male film actors Male actors from Thrissur Male actors in Malayalam cinema 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors 1953 births