Vijayaraghavan Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More
Vijayaraghavan Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More
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Quick Infoâ
Age: 73 Years
Profession: Actor
Father: N. N. Pillai
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Narayanapillai Vijayaraghavan |
| Profession | Actor |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 170 cm** in meters**- 1.70 m** in feet & inches**- 5â 7â** |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film ⢠Malayalam: Kaapalika (1973) as 'Babu'  ⢠Tamil: Arangetra Velai (1990) as 'Pakki Ram'  |
| Awards | ⢠2015: Asianet Film Award for Honour Special Jury ⢠2019: Asianet Film Award for Best Character Actor for the film âPorinju Mariam Joseâ ⢠2022: Film award of Valikunnam Nattupacha Kala Cultural Forum  ⢠2025: Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Malayalam for the film 'Kishkindha Kaandam' at the 13th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA)  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 20 December 1951 (Thursday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 73 Years |
| Birthplace | Kuala Lumpur, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| School | Government Higher Secondary School Kudamaloor, Kerala |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Anitha Vijayaraghavan (also known as Suma)  |
| Children | Son- 2 ⢠Jinadevan (businessman) ⢠Devadevan (works in the South Indian film industry) Note: Image is in Wife/Spouse's section. |
| Parents | Father- N. N. Pillai (playwright, actor, theatre director, orator, screenplay writer, and lyricist) Mother- Chinnamma (also called Kalyanikutti Amma) (homemaker)  Note: His father held the position of Commanding Officer in Subhas Chandra Bose's Indian National Army's Field Propaganda Unit. |
| Siblings | Sister- 2 ⢠Sulochana ⢠Renuka Note: Image is in parents' section. |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Vijayaraghavan boasts an eclectic array of vehicles from various manufacturers such as Audi and Toyota, including models like the Fortuner and Innova. In an interview, he expressed his fondness for automobiles and revealed that among his extensive collection, he holds the Toyota Fortuner in high regard for its supreme comfort. |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Vijayaraghavan
Vijayaraghavan is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Malayalam-language films. His appearance in the supporting role in films like âVenicile Vyapariâ (2011), âRamaleelaâ (2017), âPunyalan Private Limitedâ (2017), and âKammara Sambhavamâ (2018) captivated audiences and garnered acclaim.
After debuting in the Malayalam film industry, also known as Mollywood, with the film âKaapalikaâ (1973), which was based on his fatherâs play of the same name, Vijayaraghavan appeared as âAnanthanâ in the neo-noir action thriller film âNew Delhiâ in 1987. His appearance in the film garnered widespread acclaim from audiences and marked a significant turning point in his journey in Malayalam cinema.
His ascent to fame accelerated when he played the antagonist âRamji Raoâ in the 1989 Malayalam-language comedy-thriller film âRamji Rao Speaking.â This defining role solidified his standing in the industry, making him a sought-after actor in the Mollywood cinema. The filmâs success was so resounding that it inspired remakes in several languages: âHera Pheriâ (2000) in Hindi, âDhanalakshmi, I Love Youâ (2002) in Telugu, and âTrin Trinâ (2004) in Kannada.
Vijayaraghavan (as Ramji Rao) in a still from the film âRamji Rao Speakingâ (1989)
In 2023, he appeared as a 100 years old man named Ittoop in the film âPookkaalam,â and in the same year, he appeared in the comedy film âNeymar.â
Vijayaraghavan (as Ittoop) in a still from the film âPookkaalamâ (2023)
Vijayaraghavan also starred in a few television soap operas, which include Kairali TVâs âCrime Branchâ and Surya TVâs âKavyanjaliâ and âSnehatheeram.â
In addition to his appearances in films and daily soap operas, Vijayaraghavan has showcased his acting skills in some theatrical productions as well.
He has often expressed a penchant for challenging roles in various interviews, yet he acknowledges an unease with romance and dance sequences. Vijayaraghavan, in an interview, reminisced about his early acting days, reflecting on the simplicity and lack of sophistication in the romantic scenes he was asked to perform. Such roles were outside his comfort zone, primarily because his perception of romance deviated from these conventional portrayals. check sources The New Indian Express
In an interview, Vijayaraghavan shared his perspective on drawing inspiration from other actors. He stressed the importance of maintaining his own unique style and avoiding blind imitation, fearing it could hinder his creativity. While recalling his early theatre days, he shared how he would often mimic renowned actors like Dharmendra , Dev Anand , and Kamal Haasan and his father would ask him not to do so. Vijayaraghavan further expressed sincere admiration for accomplished actors such as Amitabh Bachchan , Naseeruddin Shah , Mammootty , Om Puri , and Nedumudi Venu , recognizing their significant impact on the realm of acting. check sources The New Indian Express
Vijayaraghavan, in an interview, admitted to struggling with dubbing. He added that the strain associated with this task often results in a sore throat, making the process somewhat challenging for him. check sources The New Indian Express
In 2017, a baseless rumour regarding Vijayaraghavanâs demise spread like wildfire on social media. An image featuring an ambulance with Vijayaraghavanâs photo circulated widely on various platforms; however, Vijayaraghavan quickly debunked the false claim, explaining that the image was simply a scene from his movie Ramaleela. He urged his supporters and fans not to be misled by the erroneous information. Following this incident, Vijayaraghavan filed a complaint with Kerala Police Chief T. P. Senkumar, who in turn assured that those responsible for spreading the fake news would face the necessary consequences. check sources The Times of India
This picture, which was actually taken from a shooting, was circulated along with the news that Vijayaraghavan died
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